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Spain's Destination Weddings: The Real Luxury

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Spain's Destination Weddings: The Real Luxury

Celebrate Love in the Heart of AndalusiaSouthern Spain is a land of romance, where sun-drenched coastlines meet timeless elegance and history whispers through every courtyard. From the glamorous shores of Marbella to the rolling hills of Ronda, Andalusia offers wedding venues that are as unforgettable as your love story. Whether you dream of saying “I do” in a palatial resort, a chic beach club, or a rustic finca surrounded by olive groves, Spain’s Costa del Sol is the perfect backdrop for a celebration that blends luxury, culture, and breathtaking beauty.Anantara Villa Padierna PalaceTucked on the charming coastline of Costa del Sol with its mild climate all year, the iconic Anantara Villa Padierna Palace is surrounded by rolling hills dotted with... more


A Destination Wedding-Honeymoon for the Ages

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A Destination Wedding-Honeymoon for the Ages

You’ve decided to make it official. You and your significant other are considering a destination wedding and honeymoon. The destination format suits your sense of adventure and is a great way to keep costs contained when the price of the ceremony on a more traditional trajectory would more than likely break the proverbial bank. Everything leads up to this. Every detail resonates, from the first time you met, to all the little things that led you two to decide to make this important next step. You’re longing for the intimacy that comes with the opportunity to share the event with a treasured group of friends and family on distant shores. You want your wedding retreat to have all the elements of... more


Forever Happens Here

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Forever Happens Here

From ceremonies with kitsch to high-style affairs, Las Vegas offers a wide array of unique wedding venues. What can we say? Las Vegas is known as much for its weddings as it is for its casinos. With an average of nearly 100,000 marriage licenses issued annually, Las Vegas is recognized as the world's wedding capital. Whether it's eloping on a secret rendezvous or planning an elaborate ceremony for hundreds of your family and friends, there is no place quite like Vegas to make it official. Part of the allure of getting married in Las Vegas is that it offers the ultimate freedom of choice, ranging from Elvis presiding over a 24-hour, drive-through chapel to a lavish soirée at one of the world's... more


Travel Greece

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Travel Greece

ROMANCEWhisper your eternal vows in the Aegean islands, as the waves caress the beach and the sun sends streamers of light in celebration, dappling the greens, whites and blues of your own Mediterranean paradise with the radiance of true love. Could there really be any better way to seal a lifetime’s promise? Cupid shoots an arrow and a memory nestles in a tender stroll, hand in hand down a cobblestoned alleyway.Every morning a golden halo rises over the hills to herald your union. Love’s sweet effusions take flight with each setting sun. Surrender to the summer breeze as you set sail on your new life together and blossom like the garlands of wild flowers that add a piquant fragrance to... more



Planning Ahead - Destination Wedding

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Planning Ahead - Destination Wedding

Saying “I do” to the perfect destination wedding has never been easier! So you’ve decided that a typical wedding just isn’t your style. Instead, you’d rather tie the knot in a beautiful and intimate beach setting with only your closest family and friends in attendance, celebrating this new chapter of your lives with you. We couldn’t agree with you more! Plan Ahead Planning ahead – anywhere from eight to 10 months – for a destination wedding in Mexico or the Caribbean will allow you plenty of time to find a resort, settle all the details, and perhaps calm any nervousness you may have. Remember that certain times of the year, including holidays, may be more expensive, so be sure you know what your... more


Planning a Destination Wedding?

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Planning a Destination Wedding?

You’re engaged and planning to say ‘I do” on a tropical island some thousands of miles away from home, where do you start? START PLANNING NOW Planning ahead – anywhere from eight to 10 months – for a destination wedding in Mexico or the Caribbean will allow you plenty of time to find a resort, settle all the details, and perhaps calm any nervousness you may have. Remember that certain times of the year, including holidays, may be more expensive, so be sure you know what your overall budget is and try to stick to it. Once you have a date set for the nuptials, you and yours should discuss with one of our Travel Consultants those places where you’re most interested in... more



More Sandals Resorts Reopen in October

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More Sandals Resorts Reopen in October

Sandals Resorts International will reopen four more resorts throughout October. Beginning this week, Sandals Grenada and Sandals South Coast will welcome visitors on Oct. 1, 2020. Sandals Royal Plantation will officially open to guests on Oct. 8, followed by Beaches Turks & Caicos on Oct. 14. The lineup will join presently opened: Sandals Grande Antigua, Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean, Sandals Negril, Sandals Grande St. Lucian, Sandals Royal Barbados, Sandals Barbados, and Sandals Regency LaToc, bringing the total to 13 luxury-included resorts open across the Caribbean. The all-inclusive resort operator recently rolled out its health and safety measures, Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness. “At the start of the year, travel was more accessible than ever, and as an industry, we were reporting record... more


These 'Hotels' are Full of 'Guests' Throughout Pandemic - Part of Fairmont's 'Bee Sustainable' Program

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These 'Hotels' are Full of 'Guests' Throughout Pandemic - Part of Fairmont's 'Bee Sustainable' Program

The global pandemic closed the doors of nearly every hotel in the world. But thousands of very special ‘guests’ at some Fairmont hotels stayed.Some have even been ‘residents’ for years.'HOME SWEET HIVE'In 2008, the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto and Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver installed honey beehives. These two urban hotels may not seem likely places for apiaries. But the thriving hives made headlines, raising awareness of the importance of bees to our world, as well as producing honey for (human) guests, and highlighting local products and food.Fast forward over ten years, and other Fairmont properties have joined the ‘Bee Sustainable’ initiative, from the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle and Fairmont San Francisco, to Fairmont Yangcheng Lake in China and Fairmont Mount Kenya... more


Travel Protocols for the Caribbean

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Travel Protocols for the Caribbean

Travel protocols that you need to know!!Wanting to go travel but unsure of what the new protocols are? Here are just a couple of the Caribbean islands links that offer up-to-date information. On the island's government website or tourism boards you will see the information needed to enter their countries. JamaicaAntigua & BarbudaBarbadosBahamas St. LuciaThe Resorts are doing their part with keeping you & their employees safe. The cleaning protocol has been top notch. Escape by Travel is booking trips currently for 2021 & 2022 travel. We have had travelers that have been to Las Vegas two weeks ago, Cancun/Riviera Maya this past week & more going to Riviera Maya mid Aug. Note that not all the airlines are keeping... more


TRS Coral is your next luxury resort

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TRS Coral is your next luxury resort

Toes in the sand, a drink in your hand is all part of a perfect vacation. When your looking for an luxury all-inclusive resort, you have to know that not all resorts are the same. Many offer over & above service and amenities to you. When looking for a luxury sandy beach with 5* treatment and state of the art amenities, this adult only luxury resort is perfect for you. This luxury resort has designed their property with ultra-modern designs and invites you into their property. Your room is so warm and inviting with the cool colors. The rooms are spacious and you can enjoy an adult only swim up suite directly from your room. Your room will offer you... more


Beautiful Destination Wedding in Puerto Vallarta

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Beautiful Destination Wedding in Puerto Vallarta

Your beautiful wedding day.Invite you family & friends for your destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta. This was taken by your very own at the Iberostar Playa Mita Resort. This beautiful setting will seat up to 130 guest. They can offer you some shade with the added umbrellas as it can get a bit warm in the sun. I will admit, we had an amazing breeze from the ocean that sits just beyond the gazebo. The gazebo will give you and your wedding party some shade as well. All brides & guest won't have to worry about getting sand in your toes & can wear those heels you have always dreamed of. With the options of steps or a ramp, you... more



Bahama Wedding Bells at the Melia

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Bahama Wedding Bells at the Melia

Planning your perfect wedding in the Bahamas is a perfect idea. It a great way to bring family and friends together at the all-inclusive Melia resort. With a very large stretch of white sandy beach, it's a perfect location. It's a playground for a ages, did I mention it's a family resort? I've met with the wedding staff and they have presented us with a mock wedding on the beach along with a fabulous lunch.Some of the different wedding locations are the Cable beach, gazebo, garden areas & the ballroom. You can create what you want your wedding to look like. Know that we work with the wedding onsite coordinators to make sure it all goes smoothly. Penny Gellatly, owner... more


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