Ireland's Dromoland Castle Offers Ultimate Proposal Package

The Dromoland Castle in County Clare, Ireland, is offering the Ultimate Proposal Package. Dromoland Castle, a property of The Dromoland Collection, is a Renaissance structure built in the 16th century and surrounded by a 410-acre estate. The package includes two nights in a Signature Suite, a full Irish breakfast in the Earl of Thomond Restaurant, champagne breakfast delivered to the suite one morning, and a “decadent couples” treatment at The Spa at Dromoland.

Also included in the package are three experiences delivery of the engagement ring to the hand of the groom-to-be by one the castle’s trained falcons; a private helicopter trip to the Cliffs of Moher, the limestone palisade ascending 1,220 feet above the Atlantic Ocean; and a catered dinner under the stars in the Temple of Mercury. The package is available now through September 30, 2010. And April 1 through September 30, 2011, subject to availability. The cost is $3,322 per person sharing, VAT and service charges included.

St. Barth's Carl Gustav Hotel Offers Honeymoon, Spa Packages

St. Barth Properties is offering special pricing on two value-laden packages at the Carl Gustaf Hotel on St. Barth. Accommodations are in one-bedroom suites with private balconies and plunge pools. The seven-night Honeymoon Package includes breakfast in bed, or on the guests’ private balcony, every morning; flowers; bottles of bubbly; dinner at Victoria’s Restaurant; a Mini-Cooper to explore the island and visit all its beaches; treatments for two at the hotel’s Boutique Spa by Carita; and more. The package is priced for the week at $6,488 per couple.

Carl Gustaf’s five-day Spa Package for two incorporates a spa service daily for four days, with massages, facials and body treatments, and access to the new fitness center. There is champagne upon arrival, continental breakfast, dinner at both the sophisticated Victoria’s Restaurant and the more casual Carl Gustaf Lounge, a rental car for the duration of the stay, and more. The package is priced at $5,119 for two.

A “Proposal Package” in St. Lucia

Cap Maison, a luxury boutique hotel in St. Lucia, is launching a new "Proposal Package," making it easy for would-be grooms to create their own "rose ceremony" as seen on television show, "The Bachelor."

Rates for the package begin at $5,750 from now to March, per room at double occupancy, which offers a savings of 20 percent. From April to December 19, package rates begin at $3,400 per room at double occupancy.

It includes four nights in the signature Ocean view Villa Suite with private pool; a scenic helicopter transfer upon arrival, offering a quick arrival at Cap Maison and aerial views of the island and Piton mountains; a complimentary bottle of Champagne in room upon arrival and much more.

Amazing Thailand – Amazing Value!

Tucked amid 24 acres of exotic foliage on Koh Yao Noi Island, off the Thailand coast, Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi inspires guests with unrivaled luxury, romantic bliss, and a unique Redefining Experiences philosophy. The resort features 56 heavenly thatched-roof villas, each with a private infinity pool, shaded open-air living spaces, an outdoor shower and a spa bath for two, plus personal butler service and mesmerizing views of Phang Nga Bay.
Six Senses Hideaway, Yao Noi -Great Escape Package for two:

• 7 nights in pool villa sea view
• One romantic in villa seafood BBQ per stay
• One 50-minute spa treatment per person per stay
• One island hopping excursion with gourmet picnic
• Daily breakfast
• Round trip transfers from Phuket or Krabi airport by private car and shared speedboat
• Taxes and service charge
Packages from $5,610 – valid April 11 – October 31, 2010
Packages from $7,137 – valid Now – April 10, 2010

Maui's Makena Resort Unveils 2010 Wedding Ceremony Packages

The Makena Beach & Golf Resort on Maui has announced its 2010 wedding ceremony packages, which start at $4,500 plus tax and gratuity. The Polynesian Alii (Royalty) package includes a bride’s lei, a three-tiered wedding cake, a bottle of champagne, a Hawaiian musical duo, a royal Hawaiian bridal procession, a bamboo arch decorated with tropical flowers, a aisle of sprinkled flower petals, a sound system, three hours of photography and a portrait, two hours of videographer, a limousine pickup from Kahului Airport, and a 50-minute massage for two.

The Hawaiian Classic package features a bride’s lei, a three-tiered wedding cake, a bottle of champagne, a classical duo, a wedding arch, an aisle sprinkled with flower petals, a release of two white doves, three hours photography and a portrait, and two hours of videographer. The Royal Princess package includes a bridesmaid’s bouquet, a best man’s lei, a three-tiered wedding cake, a bottle of champagne, a Polynesian processional trio and solo guitarist, a wedding arch, an aisle sprinkled with flower petals, and two hours of photography and a portrait. The Makena Kuuipo (Sweetheart) package features a two-tiered wedding cake, a bottle of champagne, a Hawaiian solo guitarist and two hours photography with a portrait.

All packages include assistance with the marriage license and event coordination. Other standard package offerings are a choice of wedding site and ceremony coordination, an officiate, a ceremony rehearsal, a bridal bouquet, a groom’s maile lei intertwined with tuberose, seating for 20, a Hawaiian keepsake wedding certificate, an in-room gift, and fresh floral turndown on the wedding night. Wedding dinner receptions start at $50 per person for plated dinners, while buffets start at $70 per person.

For the honeymoon, the new Kuuipo (Sweetheart) package starts at $219 per night and includes a fresh flower lei greeting, champagne and strawberries brought to the room on the day of arrival, and breakfast in bed each morning.

Caribbean Bridal Expo & Marketplace

Over 300 exhibitors fashion designer’s runway, wine & food tasting, extravagant designs.

•Caribbean’s largest Bridal Event.
•The One Show Not To Be Missed If There Is A Wedding In Your Future.
•Experience International Designers Collections Runway shows at the Bridal Fashion.
•Visit over 415 Exhibits
•Discover what’s new and hot In Romantic Honeymoon and Wedding Destinations in over 15 Caribbean islands.
•Over 500 wedding professionals attend CBE. Together the industry makes decisions and presentations that influence every corner of the Caribbean islands.
•Bridal Expo, Destination Weddings Expo and Bridal Fashion Weekend divided into different segments that make the Caribbean Bridal Expo the most comprehensive wedding fashion trade show experience in the Caribbean.

Expo will take place at the Puerto Rico Convention Center March 27-28 2010.

Romantic India

For newlyweds, India spells the perfect start to a lifelong camaraderie.

Honeymooners seeking a journey of lasting memories should look no further than India to set the tone for a lifetime of magic and mystery. Where else can a couple lands on a beach, set off on an adventure in the mountains, and also gaze at the world's most monumental tribute to love, the Taj Mahal? They say under every stone in India lies a story waiting to be told. And the perfect way to find the romance of a bygone era and also kindle the same sparks in your own marriage is simply to set foot in any city or town in India. A thrilling journey through spectacular architecture, stately palaces, impregnable forts, and silent havelis private mansions awaits newlyweds in India. The excitement of unraveling moments of history is coupled with the pleasures of a romantic holiday in the lap of luxury.

Heritage properties in India whether they be palaces or forts are also some of the world’s most opulent. There can hardly be a better setting than a spa for a romantic escapade. Bonding in bliss finds a new dimension in the luxuriant spas of India, also the land of ayurveda. And yet another way of packing loads of romance into a honeymoon is to hit a shopping trail. A treasure trove of sorts, India offers everything a shopper could ask for from flea markets to local bazaars, cool malls to quirky boutique. Through the length and breadth of the country, there is a world of treasures to take back home.

A sunrise over a hilltop, a gentle cruise down a mighty river, hours of solitude in the wilderness, and close encounters with wildlife romance in the lap of nature is an evergreen idea. India, with its mountains, valleys, hills, dales, wildlife sanctuaries, and nature reserves is the perfect destination for honeymooners who want to connect with Mother Nature. And for the rush of adrenaline, there are options and more options of adventure sports. Whether you favor rafting or rock climbing, roughing it out in the wild cannot get more romantic than in India.

Of course, nothing evokes romantic feelings more than the Taj Mahal, the majestic domed marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife. One of the wonders of the world, it offers something of a blessing for every soul in love. Time shared in India is time well spent together, and for honeymooners, a trip to India may well be the first step towards an inspired lifetime.