honeymoons - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-28T15:58:58Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/honeymoons3 of the Caribbean´s Best Sandals Resorts for Honeymoonshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/honeymoons-sandals-resorts-jamaica-grenada-st-lucia2023-12-17T06:55:00.000Z2023-12-17T06:55:00.000Zrohny joneshttps://tripatini.com/members/rohnyjones<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12188288859,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12188288859,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="12188288859?profile=RESIZE_930x" width="750" /></a></p>
<p>Based in <strong>Montego Bay</strong>, the famous Caribbean resort chain founded in 1981 by legendary Jamaican entrepreneur <strong>Gordon "Butch" Stewart</strong> was instrumental in pioneering the "all-inclusive" concept - paying one (usually very attractive) rate to cover all food and drink as well as many activities and amenities, in addition to just a room. <a href="https://pixiehoneymoons.com/best-sandals-resort/" target="_blank">Sandals properties now number 18 on eight islands</a>, and they´re especially popular with (and indeed, marketed to) couples and especially honeymooning couples. You can get a full rundown of all the properties <a href="https://pixiehoneymoons.com/best-sandals-resort/" target="_blank">here</a>, but in the meantime, here are our picks for the top three Sandals choices for a romantic honeymoon:</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/honeymoons-sandals-resorts-jamaica-grenada-st-lucia?edited=1" target="_blank">Sandals Royal Plantation, Jamaica</a></strong></span></p>
<p>One of seven Jamaica Sandals properties, this resort (top) in <strong>Ocho Rios</strong> is a romantic favorite because it has just 74 oceanview suites on ten peaceful acres. an all-suite butler-service resort. A beach butler will bring you drinks as you lounge by the pool.</p>
<p>Complimentary golf at the neighboring Sandals Golf & Country Club includes transportation and green fees. The champagne and caviar bar is also unique in Jamaica. We found Sandals Royal Plantation to be the most beautiful and tranquil beach of any Sandals Resorts. As soon as the beach opened at 10, server brought drinks and continued to attend to our every need throughout the day. The water was also pleasant, and despite a few floats, the place always felt open.</p>
<p>If you're still hungry for more, the neighboring Sandals Ochi Beach Resort has 16 more rooms and is included in your stay at Sandals Royal Plantation. Many tourists enjoy visiting both locations throughout their trip.</p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa</strong></span></p>
<p>Grenada's Sandals Resort and Spa Sandals Grenada Resort is the perfect destination to unwind on your honeymoon. Many types of water activities are available as well. Pink Gin Beach in the heart of Grenada is a picture-perfect Caribbean getaway.</p>
<p>69 different types of apartments are available, such as Swim Up Pool Apartments, Rondovals, and Skypool Suites, each with access to a private butler. The Italian Village is one of four available communities with romantic soak baths. There are ten options, including a steakhouse with international renown.</p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Sandals Grande St. Lucian</strong></span></p>
<p>Sandals Grande St. Lucian is the place to go if you've always wanted to stay in a house perched right above the lake. Guests at this resort regularly describe it as "the vacation spot that comes closest to a picture-perfect postcard." There are 12 restaurants at the resort, while another Sandals resort offers another 15.</p>
<p>The Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Club and Sandals St. Lucia Golf & Country Club at Cap Estate are within easy driving distance of the Sandals Grande St. Lucian. All transfers and green fees are complimentary. You may swim in spectacular underwater playgrounds at Sandals Regency La Toc and Sandals Halcyon Beach.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p></div>Planning Your Honeymoon Via Review Sites: the Top 5https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/the-top-5-review-sites-for-planning-your-honeymoon2016-09-27T19:13:12.000Z2016-09-27T19:13:12.000ZKaren Colehttps://tripatini.com/members/1mvzygn89kv4a<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9296616886,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296616886,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9296616886?profile=original" /></a><span class="font-size-1"><em>photo: <a href="http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-650845p1.html">Isamare</a></em></span><br /> <br /> <br /> Your dream trip may be a relaxing getaway or an adrenaline fueled adventure, but no matter your destination, make sure you get the vacation you deserve by thoroughly researching your options. Reviews by previous guests can help you make informed decisions and can take some of the guess work out of picking the perfect location, so that you can have an unforgettable honeymoon.<br /> <br /> Whether your ideal vacation is at an all-inclusive tropical resort or a quiet bed and breakfast, there are a dizzying number of options available to couples planning their honeymoon. Once you've settled on a budget and destination, it's important to do your research and read reviews of hotels and resorts written by guests and experts. Look for these qualities in any review website you use:</p><ul><li>It's easy to use and navigate </li><li>Reviews are based on first-hand experiences</li><li>There are plenty of recent, up-to-date reviews</li><li>There are extra resources such as travel guides or forums available</li></ul><p><br /> Below are the five best ratings websites to use to help ensure your dream vacation doesn't end in disappointment.</p><p><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/"><br /> <strong>TripAdvisor</strong></a></p><p><b>An extensive website with an active community of reviewers.</b></p><p><br /> The largest and best known travel ratings website benefits from an extensive community of users, which means you'll have access to a large number of reviews and active forums. Travel guides and information on cruises and road trips are also available. The site has become so critical to many hotels' business models that some are now employing hotel reputation management software to <a href="https://renegadeworks.com/hotels/">help them manage</a> reviews on this site. Although this has become somewhat common for businesses to do, it’s good to be aware of when you are reading through the reviews.</p><p><a href="http://www.zicasso.com/"><br /> <strong>Zicasso</strong></a></p><p><b>Personalized luxury honeymoon packages created by experts.</b></p><p><br /> If you're dreaming of a customized trip of a lifetime, Zicasso can match you to experts, who will use your description of an ideal getaway to create a personalized package. The site is well-designed, and has a section specifically for honeymoons. Users are encouraged to leave reviews, which are sorted based on destination, and experts are dropped from the site if their rating falls below a certain threshold.</p><p><a href="https://www.oyster.com/"><br /> Oyster</a></p><p><b>Expert, unbiased reviews and unedited hotel room photos.</b></p><p><br /> Nothing could be worse than arriving at your honeymoon suite and discovering that your hotel or resort is not at all what you dreamed it would be. Oyster uses professional reviewers who are hired to give honest and unbiased reviews and ensure that what you see in pictures on the hotel's website is what you actually get. It's worthwhile to explore their section devoted to destination wedding resorts if you're planning on tying the knot away from home.</p><p><a href="http://www.cruisecritic.com/"><br /> Cruise Critic</a></p><p><b>A rating site specifically for cruise vacations.</b></p><p><br /> All-inclusive cruises continue to be a popular option for honeymooners, and Cruise Critic helps you sort cruise vacations by destination, rating, or cruise line. Similar in style to TripAdvisor, and managed by the same company, it's an easy to use site with plenty of information. It also has the option to search for specialty cruises for gay and lesbian couples, disability-friendly cruises, and themed trips.</p><p><a href="http://www.cheapcaribbean.com/"><br /> Cheap Caribbean</a></p><p><b>Bargain packages and last minute deals.</b></p><p><br /> With ratings assigned both by the website's staff and by users, Cheap Caribbean is a great place to get a deal on resorts throughout the Caribbean and Mexico. A feature that makes this site unique is its 'Packages and Promotions' section. If you're searching for a bargain, don't mind booking during unpopular travel seasons, or are looking for a last minute reservation this website will help you stretch your travel budget.</p><p><br /> </p></div>Top 5 Honeymoon Destinations in Indiahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/top-5-honeymoon-destinations-in-india2016-08-20T21:19:10.000Z2016-08-20T21:19:10.000ZAna Smithhttps://tripatini.com/members/AnaSmith<div><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009093876,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009093876,original{{/staticFileLink}}" height="214" alt="9009093876?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p><br /> The day has come when you have selected your wedding trousseau, fixed the venue for grand reception and drawn up the list to invite guest for the big day. After all these preparations, what is next in the list is choosing a honeymoon destination - the trip of your life with your dream partner. There are plenty of destinations in India's different states which are full of variety, and for honeymoons, the five top choices are: <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Kerala - Pride of Honeymoon Destinations in India</strong> <br /> <br /> Kerala, which touts itself as "God's Own Country," is India's premier honeymoon destination. Located on the coast of Arabian Sea, Kerala offers amazing and azure backwaters, lush greenery at mountain ranges, coffee and tea plantation, beautiful beaches and spice fields. Thiruvananthapuram, Wayanad, Kovalam Beach, Allepey, Alapuzha, Kochi, backwaters at Kumarakom and serene hills in Munnar, are some of the wonderful and must see destinations during your honeymoon in Kerala. You will find plenty of options for delicious food, romantic ambience, sea food, Ayurveda and Yoga retreats, and houseboats to stay and a lot more that will surprise you and persuade you for memorable holidays again and again. <a href="http://www.simonsholidays.com/kerala-honeymoon-packages/" target="_blank">Kerala honeymoon packages</a> are planned to let you explore these attractions in your own way.</p><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Shimla - the Queen of Hill Stations and Pride of Himachal Tourism</strong> <br /> <br /> Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, is called as the Queen of Hill Stations. Being the most popular honeymoon destination, Various wonderful spots here and around include the old architecture of the British Raj, old marketplaces, and the green mountains, flower filled valleys, and snow capped peaks. <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Goa - Portuguese Architecture and Beach Heaven</strong><br /> <br /> Goa is popular with honeymooners, but also those who love beaches and partying. This wonderful onetime Portuguese settlement is known for its lovely and clean beaches, its churches, greenery, relaxed life-style, and definitely the most amazing beach parties in India. There are also lots of water sports such as parasailing, scuba diving, paragliding, water scooters and many more.<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Darjeeling & Gangtok </strong><br /> <br /> The pride of northeast Indian tourism has a plethora of attractions and natural beauty. Its gateway, Darjeeling in West Bengal, is famous its architectural wonders, the Himalayan Railways, views of Mount Kenchanjunga, tea plantations, and more. Gangtok, capital of Sikkim, is another must-see including Peiling with its monasteries and hot water springs. You will see the amazing culture and a way of living life in a unique way. <br /><br /> <br /> <strong>Andaman & Nicobar Islands</strong> <br /> <br /> Almost 572 lush green islands (only 36 of which are inhabited), are spread out over 700 km of the crystal clear waters of the Bay of Bengal. A paradise for beaches, snorkeling, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, and various fun land and sea activities.</p><p></p><p>Come book any of these wonderful destinations with us at <a href="http://www.simonsholidays.com/himachal-tours/" target="_blank">Himachal tours</a>. </p><p></p></div>Best 5 Costa Rica Honeymoon Destinationshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/best-5-costa-rica-honeymoon-destinations2013-08-22T16:18:51.000Z2013-08-22T16:18:51.000ZShannon Farleyhttps://tripatini.com/members/ShannonFarley<div><p style="text-align:justify;">You’ve met the man or woman of your dreams. You’ve planned your wedding down to the last sugared almond and flower arrangement. Now it’s time to think about the <strong>honeymoon</strong>.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wedding-08.jpg"><img class="align-right" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wedding-08-300x266.jpg?width=300" width="300" alt="wedding-08-300x266.jpg?width=300" /></a><a class="zem_slink" title="Costa Rica" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=9.93333333333,-84.0833333333&spn=10.0,10.0&q=9.93333333333,-84.0833333333%20(Costa%20Rica)&t=h" target="_blank">Costa Rica</a> is one of the top destinations in the world for newlyweds to honeymoon</strong>. According to <a title="Perfect Honeymoons top 10 honeymoon destinations" href="http://perfecthoneymoons.com/home/top-10-honeymoon-destinations/" target="_blank">Perfect Honeymoons & Holidays Travel</a>, <strong>Costa Rica ranks #3</strong>, right behind Hawaii and Italy, and outpaces other major destinations like Greece, Tahiti and the Caribbean. In 2012, 10.7% of Costa Rica’s tourists (166,000 people) were newlyweds – a big jump from 4.3% in 2006, according to figures published by the newspaper El Financiero.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">As a destination with multiple attractions, tropical climate, beautiful scenery and exotic character, <strong>Costa Rica is an ideal location for an unforgettable honeymoon getaway.</strong> Only a few hours’ flight from North America, Costa Rica is blessed with <strong>spectacular beaches, enchanting rainforest, live volcanoes, and an abundance of nature and wildlife.</strong> Without a doubt, it is an exciting location that invites romance, rest and relaxation, as well as passion and adventure.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Here we’ve highlighted <strong>Costa Rica’s best five honeymoon spots</strong>. Let your dreams and romance go wild!</p><p style="text-align:justify;"></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Manuel Antonio, Central Pacific Coast</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Costa-Rica-M-Antonio-4.jpg"><img class="align-left" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Costa-Rica-M-Antonio-4-300x200.jpg?width=300" width="300" alt="Costa-Rica-M-Antonio-4-300x200.jpg?width=300" /></a>A favorite with all honeymooners, <strong>Manuel Antonio</strong> rests like a jewel on the <strong>Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica</strong>. Its <strong>close proximity to the capital city of San Jose</strong> – only a 2-hour drive or a 20-minute local flight – means in no time you can be lounging on pristine sunny beaches and enjoying some of the world’s most beautiful rainforests.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">The area is famous for the <strong><a class="zem_slink" title="Manuel Antonio National Park" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=9.37555555556,-84.1358333333&spn=0.01,0.01&q=9.37555555556,-84.1358333333%20(Manuel%20Antonio%20National%20Park)&t=h" target="_blank">Manuel Antonio National Park</a></strong> bustling with wildlife, and <strong>adventure activities</strong> like canopy tour ziplines, waterfall rappelling, whitewater rafting, kayaking, surfing, parasailing and horseback riding. Most of Manuel Antonio’s resorts and hotels are situated along the mountainside hugging the coast, giving you spectacular ocean and sunset vistas for your romantic dinners. The town of Quepos is just before Manuel Antonio and is the jump-off place for most tours.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Trip ideas:</strong> Try these two <strong>Manuel Antonio vacation deals</strong> for all or part of your Costa Rica honeymoon: a <a title="7-day Tropical Paradise Vacation to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica" href="http://www.costaricaspecialdeals.com/entry/7-day-tropical-paradise-vacation.html" target="_blank"><strong>7-Day Tropical Paradise Vacation</strong></a> combining Manuel Antonio with Volcano Arenal, and a <a title="Manuel Antonio luxury condo Costa Rica vacation special deal" href="http://www.costaricaspecialdeals.com/entry/manuel-antonio-costa-rica-luxury-condo-special.html" target="_blank"><strong>4-night Manuel Antonio Luxury Condo Special</strong></a>.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><a class="zem_slink" title="Arenal Volcano" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=10.4633333333,-84.7033333333&spn=0.01,0.01&q=10.4633333333,-84.7033333333%20(Arenal%20Volcano)&t=h" target="_blank">Arenal Volcano</a></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Tabacon-resort-hot-springs.jpg"><img class="align-right" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Tabacon-resort-hot-springs-300x225.jpg?width=300" width="300" alt="Tabacon-resort-hot-springs-300x225.jpg?width=300" /></a>What could be more romantic than <strong>steamy hot springs, exotic rainforest, wild tropics, and luxury resorts</strong>, all in the shadow of a <strong>live volcano</strong>? <strong>Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica</strong> is one of the 10 most active volcanoes in the world. Surrounded by lush rainforest, the Arenal area is known for its <strong>waterfalls, adventure activities and the <a class="zem_slink" title="Arenal Volcano National Park" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=10.4630555556,-84.7030555556&spn=0.01,0.01&q=10.4630555556,-84.7030555556%20(Arenal%20Volcano%20National%20Park)&t=h" target="_blank">Arenal Volcano National Park</a></strong>. Let your passion heat up luxuriating in sultry volcanic mineral springs, and be pampered in one of Arenal’s many <strong>resort spas</strong>. The most famous is the <strong>5-star Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort</strong>; the resort’s award-winning hot springs are some of the most spectacular on the planet.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Trip ideas:</strong> Three <strong>Arenal Volcano vacation package</strong> ideas for your Costa Rica honeymoon: the <a title="Costa Rica Tabacon Resort hot springs vacation deal" href="http://www.costaricaspecialdeals.com/entry/ultimate-costa-rica-rainforest-hot-springs-getaway.html" target="_blank"><strong>Ultimate Costa Rica Rainforest Hot Springs Getaway</strong></a> to the famous Tabacon Resort; a <a title="Costa Rica Volcano & Beach Adventure vacation package" href="http://www.costaricaspecialdeals.com/entry/costa-rica-volcano-beach-adventure.html" target="_blank"><strong>9-day Costa Rica Volcano and Beach Adventure</strong></a> to Arenal Volcano and Tamarindo Beach; and for the thrill-seekers a <a title="7-day Costa Rica adventure vacation package" href="http://www.costaricaspecialdeals.com/entry/unforgettable-costa-rica-adventure-vacation.html" target="_blank"><strong>7-Day Unforgettable Costa Rica Adventure Vacation</strong></a> combining stays and adventure tours at Volcano Arenal and Manuel Antonio.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Tamarindo Beach, Guanacaste</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cala-luna-romantic-dinner.jpg"><img class="align-left" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cala-luna-romantic-dinner-300x196.jpg?width=300" width="300" alt="cala-luna-romantic-dinner-300x196.jpg?width=300" /></a>Tamarindo</strong>, on the <strong>Pacific Coast of Guanacaste</strong>, is one of <strong>Costa Rica’s best-known beach destinations</strong>. Soft white sand, warm Pacific waters, sensational sunsets, top surf breaks, and a lively fun surf town – you can’t go wrong for a <strong>fun, relaxing and romantic honeymoon</strong>.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Trip ideas:</strong> See these <strong>Tamarindo vacation specials</strong> for all or part of your honeymoon in Costa Rica: 4 nights at the posh <strong>Cala Luna Hotel</strong> on a <a title="Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica travel special" href="http://www.costaricaspecialdeals.com/entry/tamarindo-beach-travel-deal-costa-rica.html" target="_blank"><strong>Tamarindo Beach Travel Deal</strong></a>; a <a title="9-day Volcano Arenal & Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica vacation package" href="http://www.costaricaspecialdeals.com/entry/costa-rica-volcano-beach-adventure.html" target="_blank"><strong>9-day Costa Rica Volcano and Beach Adventure</strong></a> to Arenal Volcano and Tamarindo Beach; and a <a title="Flight deal San Jose to Tamarindo Costa Rica" href="http://www.costaricaspecialdeals.com/entry/flight-san-jose-to-tamarindo.html" target="_blank"><strong>discount flight from San Jose to Tamarindo</strong></a>.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"></p><p style="text-align:justify;"></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Nicoya Peninsula</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Hotel-Punta-Islita.jpg"><img class="align-right" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Hotel-Punta-Islita-300x168.jpg?width=300" width="300" alt="Hotel-Punta-Islita-300x168.jpg?width=300" /></a>Looking to escape</strong>, where you and your honey can simply be completely in love with one another? <strong>Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula</strong> is your place … smaller hotels, private and isolated beaches, breathtaking scenery, less touristy, no crowds, and fine accommodations. <strong>Hotel Punta Islita gives you all of the romance and private intimacy you would want in a honeymoon destination</strong>. The beautiful boutique hotel is perched in the hills overlooking a quiet cove, and has a beach-side facility with a large free-form pool, gardens, lounge area and restaurant. This <strong>secluded paradise</strong>, with its fiery sunsets and warm ocean breezes, is also a nesting area for Leatherback and Hawksbill sea turtles.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Trip ideas:</strong> Enjoy 4 nights of honeymoon romance at <strong>Hotel Punta Islita</strong> on a <a title="Hotel Punta Islita Costa Rica vacation package deal" href="http://www.costaricaspecialdeals.com/entry/costa-rica-beach-resort-holiday.html" target="_blank"><strong>Costa Rica Beach Resort Holiday</strong></a> special deal. Best way to get there is by local flight from San Jose.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Papagayo Gulf</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Hotel-RIU-Guanacaste.jpg"><img class="align-left" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Hotel-RIU-Guanacaste-300x200.jpg?width=300" width="300" alt="Hotel-RIU-Guanacaste-300x200.jpg?width=300" /></a>Costa Rica’s home of <strong>5-star ultra-luxurious beach resorts</strong> – such as the Four Seasons Resort, the all-inclusive RIU Guanacaste, the all-inclusive Occidental Grand Papagayo, and the Hilton Papagayo – the <strong>north Pacific Papagayo Gulf boasts the signature beaches of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region</strong>. The area is famous for long white and dark sand beaches, big waves, calm coves, dry tropical forest and plenty of sun. The Papagayo Gulf is located <strong>30 minutes from the <a class="zem_slink" title="Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=10.5930555556,-85.5455555556&spn=0.03,0.03&q=10.5930555556,-85.5455555556%20(Daniel%20Oduber%20Quir%C3%B3s%20International%20Airport)&t=h" target="_blank">Liberia International Airport</a></strong>, and many visitors make this spot their home base for their Costa Rica vacation. Day tours to other regions like <a class="zem_slink" title="Rincón de la Vieja Volcano" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=10.83,-85.3238888889&spn=0.01,0.01&q=10.83,-85.3238888889%20(Rinc%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20Vieja%20Volcano)&t=h" target="_blank">Rincon de la Vieja Volcano</a>, Monteverde, and Arenal Volcano are easy.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Trip ideas:</strong> Check out this <a title="Hotel RIU Guanacaste Costa Rica vacation" href="http://www.costaricaspecialdeals.com/entry/all-inclusive-riu-guanacaste-costa-rica-deal.html" target="_blank"><strong>All-inclusive Hotel RIU Guanacaste Costa Rica</strong></a> deal and make Costa Rica's Papagayo Gulf your honeymoon paradise.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><em><a title="Costa Rica Special Deals travel agency" href="http://www.costaricaspecialdeals.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Costa Rica Special Deals</strong></a> is a dependable online travel service, based in Costa Rica, that offers top Costa Rica vacation and tour deals.</em></p><p>Article by <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/104506194721250694108/posts">Shannon Farley</a></p></div>Your dream destination wedding in the Caribbean Costa Ricahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/your-dream-destination-wedding-in-the-caribbean-costa-rica2015-06-15T23:47:42.000Z2015-06-15T23:47:42.000ZShannon Farleyhttps://tripatini.com/members/ShannonFarley<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008972696,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="600" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008972696,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008972696?profile=original" /></a><a href="http://www.lecameleonhotel.com/area.html" target="_blank">Costa Rica's Southern Caribbean Coast</a> has everything could want for a <a href="http://www.lecameleonhotel.com/special.html" target="_blank">destination wedding and honeymoon</a>.</p><p> </p><p><b>Imagine your</b> <b>dream wedding</b> exchanging vows with your beloved in a stunning <b>beachside ceremony</b> overlooking the <b>turquoise Caribbean Sea</b>, or under the <b>canopy of a tropical garden</b> with the ocean close by. Picture a <b>romantic honeymoon</b> walking on pristine beaches at sunset, torch-lit tropical gardens and balmy evenings, days full of adventure, personalized service, and <b>Caribbean culture and warmth</b>.</p><p> </p><p><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008973679,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="600" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008973679,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008973679?profile=original" /></a>Costa Rica</b> continues to be <b>one of the most popular locations for destination weddings and honeymoons for couples from North America</b>, due to its affordability, warm tropical weather, natural scenic beauty, excellent services, and ease of travel. According to wedding industry statistics, out of the 2 million people in the United States who get married each year, about <b>25% of those opt for a destination wedding in another country</b>.</p><p>“And it is continuing to grow, especially with the current Millennial Generation that has traveled extensively,” commented Larissa Banting of <a href="http://www.weddingscostarica.com/" target="_blank">Weddings Costa Rica</a>. “This is a generation looking for unique, authentic experiences. <b>The Costa Rica Caribbean Coast is a perfect location</b> because it is a place where people can go and ‘wow’ their friends and family since it is so unique.”</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008824294,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008824294,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="451" alt="9008824294?profile=original" /></a>The <a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/costa-rica-2/10-things-expect-costa-ricas-southern-caribbean-coast/" target="_blank">southern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica</a> features vibrant seaside towns, some of the <a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/costa-rica-2/prettiest-beach-by-puerto-viejo-costa-rica-is-playa-cocles/" target="_blank">prettiest beaches</a> in the country, lush jungle, crystal-clear Caribbean Sea and <a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/activities/costa-rica-surfing-in-puerto-viejo/" target="_blank">amazing surfing waves</a>. The relaxed lifestyle of beach towns like <a href="http://www.lecameleonhotel.com/area.html" target="_blank">Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica</a> have a <b>unique blend of native Latino, Afro-Caribbean and Bribri indigenous cultures</b> mixed with a widely-varied <b>international population. Puerto Viejo has a <a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/costa-rica-2/10-restaurants-in-puerto-viejo-costa-rica/" target="_blank">great selection of international restaurants</a></b> and delicious <b>traditional <a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/costa-rica-2/flavors-costa-rica-caribbean-cuisine/" target="_blank">Caribbean cuisine</a></b>. The area also is known for <b>excellent <a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/activities/yoga-in-puerto-viejo-costa-rica/" target="_blank">yoga</a> studios</b>.</p><p>“For me, <b>the Caribbean is my favorite location</b>,” noted Banting. “It’s still off the beaten path. The area is teeming with life with the ocean right there, and the backdrop is the mountains always green with jungle. It <b>offers really authentic experiences</b> and is a very magical spot.”</p><p> </p><p>Banting founded her <b><a href="http://www.weddingscostarica.com/#mi=1&pt=0&pi=2&s=4&p=-1&a=0&at=0" target="_blank">wedding planning company</a>, Weddings Costa Rica</b>, in 2003 from her personal experience planning her own wedding in Costa Rica. Weddings Costa Rica has helped more than 600 couples enjoy <b>destination weddings in Costa Rica</b>.</p><p> </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008973254,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="600" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008973254,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008973254?profile=original" /></a>Banting said the <b>best time for weddings and honeymoons in the Caribbean Costa Rica</b> is from <b>September to November</b> during the <a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/costa-rica-2/sunshine-summer-warm-costa-rica-caribbean-coast-october/" target="_blank">Caribbean summer</a> season. One of her favorite places to hold destination weddings is at the upscale <b><a href="http://www.lecameleonhotel.com/" target="_blank">Hotel Le Caméléon</a> on Playa Cocles</b>, a little south of Puerto Viejo.</p><p> </p><p>“You have this very excellent boutique hotel with all of these unique features in a really unique setting. The lovely thing about Le Caméléon is that it offers all the comforts,” said Banting.</p><p> </p><p><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008974469,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="600" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008974469,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008974469?profile=original" /></a>Hotel Le Caméléon</b> is an <a href="http://www.enchanting-hotels.cr/en/le-cameleon-boutique-hotel.html" target="_blank">Enchanting Hotel of Costa Rica</a> presenting <a href="http://www.lecameleonhotel.com/rooms.html" target="_blank">luxury beach accommodations</a> in the tropical forest of Puerto Viejo. The hotel’s 23 rooms border the pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens, across the street from <b>Le Caméléon’s beach club, La Sula Sea Lounge. </b><a href="http://www.lecameleonhotel.com/restaurant.html" target="_blank">Le Numu Restaurant & Bar</a> serves creative international dishes in a contemporary, chic ambience.</p><p><b>For honeymoons, there is a lot <a href="http://www.lecameleonhotel.com/activities.html" target="_blank">to do and see in the Caribbean</a></b>, including the <a href="http://www.lecameleonhotel.com/blog-category/375-caribbean-summer-is-a-good-time-to-visit-cahuita-national-park.html" target="_blank">Cahuita National Park</a> with its amazing coral reef snorkeling, the <a href="http://www.lecameleonhotel.com/activities/324-gandoca-manzanillo-wildlife-refuge.html" target="_blank">Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge</a>, <a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/activities/famed-sloth-sanctuary-is-a-fun-puerto-viejo-costa-rica-tour/" target="_blank">Sloth Sanctuary</a>, <a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/activities/fascinating-puerto-viejo-chocolate-tour-reveals-ancient-secrets/" target="_blank">chocolate tours</a>, zip-lines, whitewater rafting, and great beaches for surfing and swimming. Whether you want a honeymoon of lying in the sun watching parrots and toucans fly overhead and soaking your feet in the warm Caribbean Sea; or hope to try new adventures, <b>Hotel Le Caméléon can arrange the honeymoon of your dreams</b>.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008974068,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="600" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008974068,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008974068?profile=original" /></a><strong><a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/hot-news/costa-rica-south-caribbean-travel-now-easy-with-new-flight-to-limon/" target="_blank">How to get to Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica</a></strong></p><p><b>Daily 30-minute flights on <a href="http://www.natureair.com/limon-flights.aspx?gclid=CIquqOrLjsICFZPm7Aod9g0Ajg" target="_blank">Nature Air</a> or <a href="http://crc.flysansa.com/en/destinations/Limon" target="_blank">Sansa Airlines</a> between San Jose and Limon;</b> then drive less than an hour to Puerto Viejo and Playa Cocles.</p><p>Driving from San Jose to Puerto Viejo takes approximately 4.5 hours.</p><p> </p><p><b><i>Article by Shannon Farley</i></b></p></div>Discovering Thailand: Exotic and Very (Very) Welcominghttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/discovering-thailand-exotic-and-very-very-welcoming2012-02-06T13:43:07.000Z2012-02-06T13:43:07.000ZJean Dabrowskihttps://tripatini.com/members/JeanDabrowski<div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center;" class="separator"></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br /> It goes without saying that <strong>Thailand</strong> is synonymous with culture, food and adventure. As one of Asia’s most popular tourist destinations, the beautiful country possesses a rich history, wonderfully friendly faces, and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. <strong>James Ruggia,</strong> Contributor to <a href="http://www.vacationagentmagazine.com/Article.aspx?n=2990" target="_blank">Vacation Agent Magazine</a>, talked about why taking a trip to the other side of the world is entirely worth every penny.</div><p> </p><table style="float:right;text-align:center;" class="tr-caption-container" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center;"><a style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GQqmSufb8fE/TyxEON_iMwI/AAAAAAAABBY/f73uf86EJag/s1600/bangkok.jpg"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GQqmSufb8fE/TyxEON_iMwI/AAAAAAAABBY/f73uf86EJag/s200/bangkok.jpg" width="200" height="150" alt="bangkok.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;" class="tr-caption">Bangkok, Thailand</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align:justify;">Those who have visited the country can tell you it’s nothing like life in the states. But different in a good way. The Thai people are known to be friendly, delightfully hospitable and service-oriented. In fact, many point to their character for the great service that is offered in the country.</div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br /> Moreover, aside from in-depth sightseeing, the article mentions travelers looking to immerse themselves in the Thai culture should look into taking a <strong>cooking class.</strong> An activity like this is fantastic way to capture the heart and soul of its inhabitants. Enriching oneself by eating some delicious Thai food in a fabulous city like, say, Bangkok? Count me in.</div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br /> Thailand is also becoming very popular with <strong>honeymoons.</strong> Rather than visiting standard ol places like Hawaii, a vacation in Thailand offers something more exotic; something out of the ordinary. Another contributing factor is Thailand’s leading role as a as a <strong>spa and wellness</strong> destination. Not only is the quality top notch, but the affordable price doesn’t hurt. Speaking of which, Thailand is very <strong>budget-friendly</strong>. What can be better than that?</div><table style="clear:right;float:right;margin-bottom:1em;text-align:center;" class="tr-caption-container" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center;"><a style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_LYtBKqvyng/TyxDqa81jRI/AAAAAAAABBQ/xNnyCF918GI/s1600/PhiPhiIslandsThailand.jpg"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_LYtBKqvyng/TyxDqa81jRI/AAAAAAAABBQ/xNnyCF918GI/s200/PhiPhiIslandsThailand.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="PhiPhiIslandsThailand.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;" class="tr-caption">Phi Phi Islands, Thailand</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align:justify;"><br /> Of course, when speaking of Thailand, one cannot forget to mention the country’s main attraction: the world-famous <strong>beach resorts</strong>. If you’re longing for some sun and sun in paradise, it is recommended to visit these tropical islands after exploring the country.</div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br /> Needless to say, vacationers looking for a gratifying and well-rounded vacation can look no further than Thailand.</div><div><br /> Ready to explore this Asia yourself? See the best on one of our <a href="http://www.wlcvacations.com/allship0-0-14-0-0-0-0-0.html" target="_blank">River Cruises</a>!</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center;" class="separator"></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center;" class="separator"></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center;" class="separator"></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center;" class="separator"></div></div>A New Kind of Wedding Travel?https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-new-kind-of-wedding2014-05-05T18:49:35.000Z2014-05-05T18:49:35.000ZKaleel Sakakeenyhttps://tripatini.com/members/KaleelSakakeeny<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008847452,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008847452,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="275" alt="9008847452?profile=original" /></a><br /> <em>It’s pretty clear that the trend in travel is toward the kinds that build memories and forge connections. Especially when it comes to family travel. </em> <br /> <br /> <em>And increasingly, that kind of travel seems to be a "familymoon" where remarrying couples do so with their children sharing the event and the commitment.</em><br /> <br /> The <a href="http://www.marrycaribbean.com" target="_blank">Caribbean Wedding Association</a> reports and uptick in familymoons by those who are finding love again, but who’ve done the big formal wedding and now want something different. <br /> <br /> <em>When they remarry, they want their children with them so they can all begin their new lives together, as a family.</em> <br /> <br /> <em>It’s not just about the man and woman anymore.</em><br /> <br /> Given the statistics, it makes sense. <br /> <br /> According to the <a href="http://www.saafamilies.org" target="_blank">Stepfamily Association of America</a> there are now as many stepfamilies as “intact” families. <br /> The Association says a whopping 65+ percent of remarriages are now bring children into the new relationship.<br /> <br /> “Really, familymoons, as we call them, are quite adorable,” says a Wedding Coordinator at <a href="http://www.bracreef.com" target="_blank">Brac Reef Beach Resort</a> on Cayman Brac. <br /> <br /> “It’s fun to see the kids taking part in the ceremony. With one of our couples, there were thirty family members, and his daughter and her daughter, both teens, were bridesmaids. The ages ranged from one year to mid-seventies, and everyone loved being together.” <br /> <br /> Experts say these kinds of family marriages ease the transition into the new life, because parents don’t want to leave their kids behind when they say “I do.” <br /> <br /> And the children certainly don’t want to be left behind while their new parents take off on a honeymoon without them.<br /> <br /> <em>But familymoons are not for everyone. Be prepared for a loss of intimacy between bride and groom, and repressed family issues seem somehow to come up on these pressure-cooker days.</em><br /> <br /> I<strong>f you’re going <em>en famille</em>, here are some tips:</strong> <br /> <br /> • Everyone in the family needs to be involved in planning, such as such as deciding who will make the toast or what specific attractions to visit<br /> <br /> • Choose a neutral destination, not one where either parent has spent a family vacation or, obviously, a previous honeymoon.<br /> <br /> • A sense of humor is a must. Expect the unexpected. This is uncharted territory. If things don’t go according to plans, roll with them<br /> <br /> • Be aware that single parents traveling with minors outside the United States must bring proof from the other parent that they have the permission to travel with the child<br /> <br /> • Kids will often become homesick, missing their biological parent or pet, even. Be sure they can phone home or email friends<br /> <br /> • And chose a destination that has significant experience in family travel<br /> <br /> Family travel sites like <a href="http://www.familytravelforum.com" target="_blank">Family Travel Forum</a> are good resources. And good luck!</p><p></p></div>Honeymoon destination in India - A romantic retreathttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/honeymoon-destination-in-india-a-romantic-retreat2014-04-15T10:46:10.000Z2014-04-15T10:46:10.000ZAkriti Yadavhttps://tripatini.com/members/AkritiYadav<div><p>One’s wedding is perhaps the most anticipated occasion of one’s life. The decision to spend a lifetime with the person of your dreams is something that is and should be celebrated with complete honesty towards the joy it highlights. While the occasion itself takes up so much of the time and energy, with the series of festivities and socializing with your loved ones, that the one person who needs your attention the most is left unattended ! Honeymoon makes up for all this and helps the couple spend time with and understand each other. It is for this reason that a honeymoon destination in India, which offers fabulous services to keep you and your better half comfortable, allowing you both uninterrupted time to spend with each other, plays a pivotal role in cementing the relationship in its early days.<br /> <span class="font-size-4"><img src="http://neemranahotels.com/sites/default/files/2_19.jpg" alt="" /></span><br /> Honeymoon destinations in India are many but choosing the right one can be quite a task. The right hotel that offers great ambiance, where you can make a connection, feel comfortable lounging around and at the same time feel at home is very important. A lot of time of the honeymooning couple goes into sightseeing but once they are back, they would certainly like to unwind and relax which is where the Spa services with a variety of body pampering treatments such as body scrubs, radiating body polishes and ayurvedic treatments help in unlocking one’s hidden reserves of energy as the aromatic oils with soothing fragrances of flowers takes you to a tranquil planet of calm. <br /> <img src="http://neemranahotels.com/sites/default/files/2_20.jpg" alt="" /><br /> A complete <a href="http://neemranahotels.com/romantic-weekend-getaways" target="_blank">Honeymoon destination in India</a> will also offer local activities like camel cart rides, multimedia tours, as well as vintage car rides. So all in all a complete package of giving comfort along with a little thrill to the newlyweds shall help them get all activities and comforts under a single roof. The rooms are nicely done up in the antique style décor and matching furnishings. Each window of the room looks out to a great view, either of the country side or garden or hill or the valley adding a painting like scenery to the whole ambiance. <br /> <img src="http://neemranahotels.com/sites/default/files/1_33.jpg" alt="" /><br /> An experience is not complete at the honeymoon destination in India without the mention of food. The best of cuisines from the world over that appeal first to the eyes, then the nostrils and finally the tongue is an experience worth living. A Honeymoon destination in India is a dream to be reminisced about with your soul mate again and again where your every moment is special and is made even more by the whole itinerary planned only for you and your partner to start the celebration of a lifetime with style.<br /> <br /> <img src="http://neemranahotels.com/sites/default/files/2_18.jpg" alt="" height="180" width="300" /><br /></p></div>Honeymoon destinations indiahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/honeymoon-destinations-india-12011-08-27T08:15:48.000Z2011-08-27T08:15:48.000ZTravel Tipshttps://tripatini.com/members/TravelTips<div>Some moments in your life never back like your honeymoon trip. Honeymoon trip is one of the most valuable trips for the couple. Everyone wants to make honeymoon trip full of sweet memories. But where to go for this trip is always a big question for the newly married couple. The couple always wants to go at that place where they enjoy a lot and make their trip memorable. There are many places in the world where couple can enjoy their new life. In India most of the couples prefer Goa for their honeymoon destinations in Goa as this place is the combination of tradition and modern culture.<br /> <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/goa/">Goa Holidays</a> is not only the perfect place for the honeymooners, family people can also enjoy at this place a lot. This place is famous as “Pearl of Orient”. According to the ancient books, this state was assumed to be established by Parashurama, who shot an arrow into the sea from the famous Sayadhri hlls and gave an order to the oceans to extract at the point where it was dropped.<br /> Before going there plan your trip well and book any travel packages like <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/golden-triangle-tour.html">Golden triangle tour</a> .Each and every information related to this place is available on the Internet. As this is the Internet era, getting information about any place is become very easier. There are many websites that provides information about the famous places in Goa. Go through these websites and collect all the necessary information so that you will not face any problem after reaching Goa. You can also get information about the famous beaches of the Goa as these beaches are the main attraction of this place for the visitors. At the time of <a href="http://www.atriptoindia.com/">India Tours</a> New Year and Christmas, this place looks very beautiful as there is a party environment at that time.<br /> So, plan well before going there. Book your hotel or resort online of through phone so that you will enjoy your trip without any problem. Get <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/goa/honeymoon.html">Golden triangle tours</a> Goa hotels rates from these websites. If possible book your resorts or hotels near beach. There are many hotels in Goa near beach. Book your hotel near beach and enjoy your trip.<br /></div>Costa Rica As a Top Wedding Destinationhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/costa-rica-as-a-top-wedding2011-06-27T17:55:16.000Z2011-06-27T17:55:16.000ZDanny Solano Alvarezhttps://tripatini.com/members/DannySolanoAlvarez<div>Costa Rica is a very popular touristic destination within the Americas and the world. During the past few years it has been gaining important spots in different markets, thanks to all the richness and beauty offered by the country.<br /><br /><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tropicolatino-weddings01.jpg" target="_blank"><img width="250" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tropicolatino-weddings01-300x200.jpg?width=250" class="align-left" alt="tropicolatino-weddings01-300x200.jpg?width=250" /></a>This popularity has increased in specific markets, for example, the weddings and honeymoon tourism, which is focused mainly on beach destinations and complementary services for this type of visitors, even though, other kind of destinations such as mountains and volcanoes are also chosen to hold these ceremonies.<br /><br />Weddings have been always a very important event, they are usually held in big salons with hundreds of guests and fancy clothes, with lots of decoration and many hours of planning. However, things have changed and the new trends have come with <em>destination weddings,</em> creating a complete different atmosphere from the traditional ceremonies.<br /><br /><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tropicolatino-weddings03.jpg" target="_blank"><img width="250" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tropicolatino-weddings03-300x200.jpg?width=250" class="align-right" alt="tropicolatino-weddings03-300x200.jpg?width=250" /></a> This trend has become popular with the years and Costa Rica has been the choice for many of those couples that wanted to innovate and make their wedding day a unique and unforgettable experience.<br /><br />The country brings natural beauty, with rainforests, volcanoes, waterfalls, stunning beaches and an endless number of attractions. It also offers a big range of options in accommodation and venue areas, where you can find almost anything, from rustic cozy cabins to luxury 5-stars resorts, to fit all preferences. All these reasons have helped visitors to plan intimate weddings in beautiful locations, starting to enjoy their honeymoon as soon as they land in the country.<br /><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Costa-Rica-Wedding-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img width="300" src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Costa-Rica-Wedding-2.jpg?width=300" class="align-center" alt="Costa-Rica-Wedding-2.jpg?width=300" /></a></p>Being an increasingly popular place for destination weddings, Costa Rica can definitely have a good option for anyone. The development of wedding market is making easier the planning of the events in the country. The number of resorts and hotels offering wedding services and packages is getting bigger every day, giving special attention to these customers and trying to exceed their expectations. On this same page, is important to highlight that most weddings take place in coasts, especially in Pacific Coast, thanks to the increasing of tourism activities and infrastructure.<br /><br /><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tropicolatino-weddings06.jpg" target="_blank"><img width="250" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tropicolatino-weddings06-300x200.jpg?width=250" class="align-left" alt="tropicolatino-weddings06-300x200.jpg?width=250" /></a>The beautiful beaches in the Pacific give a good range of options to hold a dream wedding, for example, in Mal País/Santa Teresa area some hotels are already specializing in these services, giving an added value to the wedding, a secluded, tropical paradise off the beaten track. The beach in this area has been called one of the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world, and the big development of tourism has not yet come, so the privacy and charm of the tropical forest, the warm ocean breezes, crashing waves and the unique sunsets can be enjoy by couples and its friends, immersing everyone in an memorable experience.<br /><br /><a href="http://hoteltropicolatino.com/">Tropico Latino</a> is a beach front resort located in this area, which features <a href="http://hoteltropicolatino.com/weddings-service-in-santateresa-beach.html">¨All Inclusive Weddings¨</a>, giving a unique essence with its lush tropical gardens, colorful butterflies, birds and monkeys. The hotel offers a complete and first class service, collaborating with the life time experience that every bride and groom is looking for.<br /><br />Costa Rica is definitely a special place to have your wedding, and you will probably find the planning much less stressful than you might have expected. Enjoy, relax and explore what Costa Rica, gives you!!<br /><br />By <a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/hotels/a-top-wedding-destination-costa-rica/">Maricel/Tropico Latino</a></div>Destination Weddings, Costa Rica, and 10 Planning Tipshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/10-top-tips-for-planning-a-destination-wedding2013-05-21T19:22:53.000Z2013-05-21T19:22:53.000ZShannon Farleyhttps://tripatini.com/members/ShannonFarley<div><p>Trending in recent years among brides and grooms is leaving behind the traditional, large, 250-person, fancy church, banquet hall wedding in favor of a <strong>fun, exotic</strong> <strong>destination wedding</strong> that adds the adventure of a sunny honeymoon vacation.</p><p>Couples choose to go out-of-town for many reasons, including basic economics. You would think that staging a wedding in another country would break the bank, but in most cases, only close friends and family attend these celebrations; thus, sparing couples from the large, expensive, traditional wedding receptions back home where everyone up to your long-forgotten Sunday School teacher are invited.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-01.jpg"><img class="align-left" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-01-225x300.jpg?width=225" width="225" alt="Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-01-225x300.jpg?width=225" /></a>Destination weddings have become increasingly popular for couples of all types. <a class="zem_slink" title="Costa Rica" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=9.93333333333,-84.0833333333&spn=10.0,10.0&q=9.93333333333,-84.0833333333%20%28Costa%20Rica%29&t=h" target="_blank">Costa Rica</a> has become one of the premier locations for destination weddings in the world. The popular wedding website <a title="Wedding website The Knot" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/travel-tips/top-10-what-to-know-to-plan-a-destination-wedding/www.TheKnot.com." target="_blank">TheKnot.com</a> named <strong>Costa Rica in 2012 a top wedding destination in <a class="zem_slink" title="Latin America" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_America" target="_blank">Latin America</a></strong>. TheKnot.com reported that one out of every four destination weddings in Latin America take place in Costa Rica. What’s not to like? You have fabulously gorgeous beaches, lush rainforest, volcanoes, a thriving tourism industry, and an abundance of hotels, resorts and vacation homes available.</p><p>A destination wedding is an exciting alternative to a traditional wedding, but a destination wedding requires a lot of planning. Information taken from many sources, including top Costa Rica wedding planner Aimee Monihan, owner of <a title="Tropical Occasions wedding planners in Costa Rica" href="http://tropicaloccasions.com/" target="_blank">Tropical Occasions</a> and <a title="Santa Teresa Beach Weddings planners" href="http://www.santateresabeachweddings.com/" target="_blank">Santa Teresa Beach Weddings</a>, brings you our:</p><p></p><p><strong>Top 10 list of “Things to Know Before Planning a <a class="zem_slink" title="Wedding" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding" target="_blank">Destination Wedding</a>”:</strong></p><p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-07.jpg"><img class="align-right" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-07-150x150.jpg?width=150" width="150" alt="Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-07-150x150.jpg?width=150" /></a>1. Choose your location carefully.</strong> Destination weddings don’t always have to be a beach setting. Choose a mountain, volcano, lake, forest, etc. if beaches aren’t your thing. For instance, Costa Rica has lovely cool climates up at elevated cloud forests.</p><p><strong>2. Plan well in advance</strong>, especially your airline tickets. Try not to plan a wedding during the country’s busiest times of year when tourism and costs are at their highest, or during national holidays when people do not want to work and businesses are closed. (For Costa Rica, these times are Christmas Week through New Year’s, and Holy week.)</p><p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-03.jpg"><img class="align-left" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-03-150x150.jpg?width=150" width="150" alt="Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-03-150x150.jpg?width=150" /></a>3. Do your weather research.</strong> You probably don’t want to have a beach wedding in hurricane season. If it is that country’s rainy season, or if during your wedding month it usually is very windy, or excessively hot, prepare for it so that no matter what, your plans will happen with no issues. When having a beach wedding, make sure to check on the tide times and sunset times for your wedding day so that you can plan properly.</p><p><strong>4. Make sure your wedding will be legal</strong>, and also valid back <a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wedding-12.jpg"><img class="align-right" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wedding-12-150x150.jpg?width=150" width="150" alt="wedding-12-150x150.jpg?width=150" /></a>home. The nice thing about Costa Rica is that citizens from other countries can get legally married without any residency requirements, blood tests or waiting periods like on many Caribbean islands. In Costa Rica, you can either be legally married in the Catholic Church (following all rules and protocols), or by a civil lawyer. The only downside to doing the legal part of your ceremony in Costa Rica is sometimes very long wait times to have your wedding certificate officially registered, then translated to your home country language, certified by your country’s embassy, and mailed to you. Many brides and grooms handle the legal arrangement in their home country and then enjoy a worry-free spiritual ceremony in Costa Rica that is intimate and personal.</p><p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wedding-07.jpg"><img class="align-right" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wedding-07-150x150.jpg?width=150" width="150" alt="wedding-07-150x150.jpg?width=150" /></a>5. Use reputable vendors.</strong> Always check out venues and hotels beyond what you see on a website. Check online reviews, ask to speak with a past bride who was married there, and make sure that all that you are seeing and reading on the website is true to what is shown in the photos and written.</p><p><strong>6. Be aware of local laws and cultural customs.</strong> Make sure you know what local laws are regarding noise, fire, alcohol, etc. For instance, you may be expecting to dance under the stars all night, when local laws rule that all amplified music must be turned off in open spaces at 10:00 pm. Or, you want to have a bonfire or fireworks, but they are not allowed due to fire bans or environmental restrictions. Keep true to local cuisine; remember you are celebrating your wedding day in another country which may not have access to some of your favorite cuisines.</p><p><strong>7. Be helpful to your guests.</strong> Give them as much information and travel help as possible, and far in advance. Modern etiquette dictates that couples only need pay for themselves at a destination wedding, so how much and what you pay for is up to you.</p><p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-05.jpg"><img class="align-right" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-05-150x150.jpg?width=150" width="150" alt="Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-05-150x150.jpg?width=150" /></a>8. Choose wisely what you and your guests will wear</strong> for your destination wedding. Don’t require formal wear at a tropical beach wedding, for instance, or you’ll have very hot and unhappy guests! Get great ideas for <a title="TLC article on guest wear for destination weddings" href="http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/weddings/what-guests-wear-for-destination-wedding.htm" target="_blank">destination wedding guest wear</a> and <a title="TLC article on bridal gowns for destination weddings" href="http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/weddings/how-to-choose-bridal-gown-for-destination-wedding.htm" target="_blank">bridal gowns</a> at TLC.</p><p><strong>9. Go with the flow.</strong> What’s important at the end of the day is that you and your guests had fun and shared love. The “unknown” of holding an important event in another country, another culture and another climate can be stressful, so remembering to relax and enjoy is all-important.</p><p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-02.jpg"><img class="align-left" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-02-150x150.jpg?width=150" width="150" alt="Wedding-Tropical-Occasions-02-150x150.jpg?width=150" /></a>10. Hire a professional wedding planner</strong> to avoid that planning stress; they already know the ins and outs of destination weddings. Allow someone with experience and years of knowledge working in that foreign country to help take your ideas, vision and dreams to fruition so you can truly be a guest at your own wedding and live in the moment of every memory being created.</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>One of Costa Rica’s best destinations for weddings and honeymoons is Santa Teresa Beach on the <strong>Pacific’s <a class="zem_slink" title="Nicoya Peninsula" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=10.0,-85.4166667&spn=1.0,1.0&q=10.0,-85.4166667%20%28Nicoya%20Peninsula%29&t=h" target="_blank">Nicoya Peninsula</a></strong>. Santa Teresa is the perfect backdrop for a romantic wedding with its wide, light sandy beaches, lush vegetation and spectacular sunsets.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Pranamar-11.jpg"><img class="align-right" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Pranamar-11.jpg?width=200" height="214" width="142" alt="Pranamar-11.jpg?width=200" /></a>An excellent choice of locations at <strong>Santa Teresa Beach</strong> is <a title="Pranamar Oceanfront Villas & Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica" href="http://www.pranamarvillas.com" target="_blank"><strong>Pranamar Oceanfront Villas & Yoga Retreat</strong></a>, a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Award winner. Pranamar Villas is a gorgeous, intimate oceanfront hotel with luxury two-story villas, beachfront villas and tropical bungalows, all designed in tropical Indonesian architecture. The free-form saltwater pool and tropical gardens add beauty to the eye at every turn.</p><p><a title="Pranamar Villas destination weddings in Costa Rica" href="http://www.pranamarvillas.com/en/packages/weddings.html" target="_blank"><strong>Pranamar’s on-site wedding and events coordinator</strong></a> can help make your wedding the day you’ve always dreamed of having. From abundant tropical flowers to catered unique food and drinks, they’ll take care of creating an extraordinarily beautiful beach wedding for you. The hotel can sleep 30-35 guests; having the entire property for your party ensures complete privacy.</p><p> </p><p>By Shannon Farley</p></div>Saying "I Do" in Costa Ricahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/say-i-do-in-costa-rica2012-06-07T14:25:29.000Z2012-06-07T14:25:29.000ZDanny Solano Alvarezhttps://tripatini.com/members/DannySolanoAlvarez<div><p>A crimson sun slowly dips into the violet-blue sea. Streamers of pink and orange streak across the wide, deepening blue sky. Coconut palms bow lightly in the breeze. You and your beloved are there on the soft sand promising your love and commitment, exchanging rings and kisses.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wedding-04.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1400" title="Costa Rica beaches are top wedding destination" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wedding-04-300x296.jpg" alt="Costa Rica beaches are top wedding destination" width="240" height="237" /></a></p><p></p><p>Sound like your <strong>dream wedding</strong>? It easily can be. <strong><a class="zem_slink" title="Costa Rica" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=9.93333333333,-84.0833333333&spn=10.0,10.0&q=9.93333333333,-84.0833333333%20(Costa%20Rica)&t=h" target="_blank">Costa Rica</a> </strong>has become one of the <strong>premiere locations for <a class="zem_slink" title="Wedding" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding" target="_blank">destination weddings</a> </strong>in the world. Its fabulously gorgeous beaches, lush rainforest, friendly people and abundance of hotels, resorts and vacation homes ranging from over-the-top luxury to relaxed and informal all combine to make this tiny Central American nation the place to be wed.</p><p>You’ve always wanted to travel there. Why not combine your wedding and honeymoon destination and make it one big party with your family and friends? Or go even simpler … just you and your sweetheart sharing the intimacy of a private “elopement” ceremony. Whatever your wedding wish, it can come true in Costa Rica. A nice plus is that citizens from any other country can get legally married in Costa Rica and have it be valid in their home country. </p><p><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wedding-06.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1402" title="Fabulous tropical weddings in Costa Rica" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wedding-06-150x150.jpg" alt="Fabulous tropical weddings in Costa Rica" width="150" height="150" /></a></p><p></p><p>Whether you plan a big “fiesta” or keep it small and intimate, a “must-have” for your destination wedding is a professional planner. It’s hard enough trying to design a party or event where you live, let alone in a completely different country. A <strong>wedding planner </strong> takes all of that stress away from you and leaves you to simply dream and have it happen.</p><p>“This is one of the most important days of your life, so you should entrust a professional to take complete care of every little detail,” says Aimee Monihan, owner of <strong><a title="Tropical Occasions wedding planners" href="http://www.tropicaloccasions.com" target="_blank">Tropical Occasions</a> </strong>and <strong><a title="Santa Teresa Beach Weddings event planners" href="http://www.santateresabeachweddings.com" target="_blank">Santa Teresa Beach Weddings</a></strong>. Their professional team of event coordinators enthusiastically helps you create your dream wedding from start to finish, and has handled more than 700 events in Costa Rica; beach weddings are their specialty.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wedding-03.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1404" title="Santa Teresa Beach is perfect for weddings" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wedding-03-150x150.jpg" alt="Santa Teresa Beach is perfect for weddings" width="150" height="150" /></a></strong></p><p></p><p>One of Costa Rica’s secluded gems for weddings and honeymoons is <strong>Santa Teresa Beach </strong> on the <strong>Pacific’s <a class="zem_slink" title="Nicoya Peninsula" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=10.0,-85.4166667&spn=1.0,1.0&q=10.0,-85.4166667%20(Nicoya%20Peninsula)&t=h" target="_blank">Nicoya Peninsula</a></strong>. Santa Teresa is the perfect backdrop for a romantic wedding. The wide, light sandy beaches, lush vegetation and spectacular sunsets set an amazing stage for your magical moment. The leisurely-paced town of surfers and fishermen offers many boutique hotels for your idyllic setting.</p><p>An excellent choice is <strong><a title="Pranamar Oceanfront Villas for weddings" href="http://www.pranamarvillas.com/packages/weddings.html" target="_blank">Pranamar Oceanfront Villas & Yoga Retreat</a></strong>, winner of the <strong>2012 Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Award</strong>. Pranamar Villas is a gorgeous, intimate oceanfront hotel with luxury two-story villas built around a free-form saltwater pool and tropical gardens, luxurious beachfront villas and tropical bungalows. Picture tropical Indonesian architecture designs with bamboo, hardwoods, stone, water and plenty of windows and doors to let in fresh sea breezes. The hotel’s name “Pranamar” is a combination of the word “<strong>Prana</strong>” which means “breath” in Sanskrit, and “<strong>Mar</strong>” which is “sea” in Spanish.</p><p></p><p> <a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wedding-08.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1405" title="Extraordinary weddings at Pranamar Villas" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wedding-08-300x195.jpg" alt="Extraordinary weddings at Pranamar Villas" width="210" height="137" /></a></p><p></p><p>Pranamar specializes in <strong>extraordinarily beautiful beach weddings</strong>, with their own on-site coordinator to help you make your wedding the day you’ve always dreamed of having. From abundant tropical flowers to catered unique food and drinks, they’ll take care of it all. The beautifully designed open-air restaurant and tea lounge specializes in healthy, delicious cuisine. The hotel can sleep 30-35 guests; having the entire property for your party ensures complete privacy.</p><p>So if you’re thinking to combine your wedding, honeymoon and a vacation, as is the growing trend, keep Costa Rica at the top of your list.</p><p>By Shannon</p><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><p> </p><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><li style="list-style:none;"> </li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/santa-teresa-beach-2/tantalizing-organic-cuisine-stars-at-pranamar-villas/" target="_blank">Tantalizing organic cuisine stars at Pranamar Villas</a> (enchanting-costarica.com)</li><li style="list-style:none;"> </li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/hotels/pranamar-villas-wins-top-hotel-award/" target="_blank">Pranamar Villas wins top hotel award</a> (enchanting-costarica.com)</li><li style="list-style:none;"> </li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/travel-tips/what-to-know-to-travel-to-costa-rica/" target="_blank">What to know to travel to Costa Rica?</a> (enchanting-costarica.com)</li><li style="list-style:none;"> </li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/tours/journeys-of-the-heart-in-costa-rica/" target="_blank">Journeys of the Heart in Costa Rica</a> (enchanting-costarica.com)</li><li style="list-style:none;"> </li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/travel-tips/getting-around-costa-rica/" target="_blank">Getting around Costa Rica</a> (enchanting-costarica.com)</li><li style="list-style:none;"> </li></ul><p> </p><div class="zemanta-pixie" style="margin-top:10px;height:15px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" title="Enhanced by Zemanta" href="http://www.zemanta.com/"><img class="zemanta-pixie-img" style="float:right;" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_a.png?x-id=dda71355-d1f5-4c2d-bb68-909e77e3ab9a" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a></div></div>Why Costa Rica Is a Top Honeymoon Destinationhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/costa-rica-is-a-top-honeymoon-destination2012-08-01T13:21:34.000Z2012-08-01T13:21:34.000ZDanny Solano Alvarezhttps://tripatini.com/members/DannySolanoAlvarez<div><p><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Pranamar-03.jpg"></a>The best part about all of the effort to make your wedding day the most memorable occasion is what comes next … the honeymoon, of course! There’s no better way to finish celebrating a lifetime commitment than with a trip of a lifetime.</p><p> <a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Santa-Teresa-beach.jpg"></a><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Pranamar-02.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1542" title="Costa Rica's beaches are perfect for honeymooners" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Pranamar-02-300x245.jpg" alt="Costa Rica's beaches are perfect for honeymooners" width="300" height="245" /></a></p><p></p><p>Wishing for sand and surf, sunny days, palm trees, lounging in hammocks, relaxing dips in a cool pool, romantic couple’s massages, and candlelit dinners with tropical breezes? Think <a class="zem_slink" title="Costa Rica" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=9.93333333333,-84.0833333333&spn=10.0,10.0&q=9.93333333333,-84.0833333333%20(Costa%20Rica)&t=h" target="_blank">Costa Rica</a>. According to <strong><a title="CNN Money article on Costa Rica as honeymoon destination" href="%E2%80%A2%20http%3A//money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/pf/0703/gallery.honeymoon_hotspots.moneymag/index.html" target="_blank">CNN Money </a></strong> and travel experts, <strong>Costa Rica </strong> is one of the most <strong>“<em>up and coming honeymoon destinations</em>.” </strong>The Central American country ranked as <strong>one of the top 10 world’s best honeymoon destinations </strong> by Brides Magazine and the Signature Travel Network in 2011.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Pranamar-06.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1554" title="Beautiful unspoiled Santa Teresa Beach" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Pranamar-06-150x150.jpg" alt="Beautiful unspoiled Santa Teresa Beach" width="150" height="150" /></a></p><p>With its diverse landscape and dual-ocean coasts, <strong>Costa Rica </strong>is the place to be for couples seeking the thrill of adventure or a peaceful place on the sand. Off the beaten path on the southern tip of the <strong>Pacific’s <a class="zem_slink" title="Nicoya Peninsula" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=10.0,-85.4166667&spn=1.0,1.0&q=10.0,-85.4166667%20(Nicoya%20Peninsula)&t=h" target="_blank">Nicoya Peninsula</a> </strong>are some of the country’s most beautiful beaches. Less developed with no crowds, fine accommodations and quaint fishing villages along palm-tree fringed shores create the perfect recipe for your romantic celebration of marital bliss. <strong>Santa Teresa Beach </strong> is custom-built for fun. You have the perfect combination of relaxing beaches, exciting tropical rainforest and luxurious accommodations and spas. White sand beaches, lush vegetation and spectacular sunsets set an amazing stage for your romantic holiday.</p><p> <a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Pranamar-03.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1545" title="Pranamar Oceanfront Villas & Yoga Retreat" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Pranamar-03-300x199.jpg" alt="Pranamar Oceanfront Villas & Yoga Retreat" width="240" height="159" /></a></p><p>An excellent choice for your tropical honeymoon scene is <strong><a title="Pranamar Oceanfront Villas & Yoga Retreat" href="http://www.pranamarvillas.com/" target="_blank">Pranamar Oceanfront Villas & Yoga Retreat</a></strong>, winner of the <strong>2012 Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Award</strong>. Pranamar Villas is a gorgeous, intimate boutique hotel right on the water with luxury two-story villas built around a free-form saltwater pool and tropical gardens, and elaborate beachfront villas. Picture Balinese architecture with bamboo, hardwoods, stone, water and plenty of windows and doors to let in fresh sea breezes.</p><p><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Del-Mar-141.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1546" title="Spectacular sunsets at Santa Teresa Beach" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Del-Mar-141-150x150.jpg" alt="Spectacular sunsets at Santa Teresa Beach" width="150" height="150" /></a></p><p></p><p>Pranamar offers a <strong><a title="Pranamar Villas honeymoon package" href="http://www.pranamarvillas.com/~yoga/packages/honeymoon-packages.html" target="_blank">deluxe 4 night, 5 day honeymoon package </a></strong> that includes accommodation in a posh oceanfront villa or bungalow, a la carte breakfast, dinner for 4 nights, a complementary bottle of wine, flowers and aromatherapy in your room, one yoga lesson per day for each of you, plus two couple’s massages during your stay.</p><p>Pranamar also specializes in extraordinarily beautiful <strong>beach weddings</strong>, with their own on-site coordinator to help you make your wedding the day you’ve always dreamed of having. You can combine your wedding, honeymoon and a vacation, as is the growing trend . <strong>Getting there </strong> is an adventure in itself! Best way to get there is by local flight on Costa Rica’s <strong><a title="Nature Air" href="http://www.natureair.com/" target="_blank">Nature Air</a></strong>; a short 25-minute scenic flight will get you from <strong>Pavas Airport </strong>in <strong>San Jose </strong>to <strong>Tambor</strong>. From there, you can either have a car rental company meet you or the hotel’s driver will pick you up for the 50-minute drive to <strong>Santa Teresa Beach</strong>. An excellent alternative is to take advantage of <strong> Pranamar’s VIP meet-and-greet service </strong>starting the moment you arrive in the country a t <strong><a class="zem_slink" title="Juan Santamaría International Airport" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=9.99388888889,-84.2088888889&spn=0.03,0.03&q=9.99388888889,-84.2088888889%20(Juan%20Santamar%C3%ADa%20International%20Airport)&t=h" target="_blank">Juan Santamaria International Airport</a> </strong> and caring for you all the way to the hotel. </p><p><strong><br /></strong></p><p><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Pranamar-05.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1549" title="Enjoy a canopy tour near Pranamar Villas" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Pranamar-05-150x150.jpg" alt="Enjoy a canopy tour near Pranamar Villas" width="150" height="150" /></a></p><p><strong>Suggested activities </strong> while in the area: Hike in <strong>Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve</strong>, go on a full-day tour for snorkeling, swimming and kayaking to fabulous <strong>Tortuga Island</strong>, explore the <strong>rainforest </strong>on a naturalist-guided walk, swim in a secluded pool at <strong>Montezuma’s waterfall</strong>, fly through the trees on a <strong>canopy zip-line tour</strong>, take a fun <strong>surf </strong><strong>lesson</strong>, <strong>ride a horse </strong>along the beach, wind down with a relaxing <strong>yoga class </strong>… and don’t forget to lounge in a <strong>hammock </strong>for an afternoon “siesta”!</p><p>Check out these <strong><a title="Tips for how to pack for a tropical honeymoon" href="http://weddings.weddingchannel.com/top-honeymoon-destinations/popular-honeymoon-destinations/articles/packing-for_your-tropical-honeymoon.aspx" target="_blank">tips </a></strong>for <strong>how to pack </strong> for your tropical beach vacation.</p><p>By Shannon</p><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><p> </p><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><li style="list-style:none;"> </li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/destinations/weddings-in-costa-rica/" target="_blank">Say "I Do" in Costa Rica</a> (enchanting-costarica.com)</li><li style="list-style:none;"> </li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/hotels/pranamar-villas-wins-top-hotel-award/" target="_blank">Pranamar Villas wins top hotel award</a> (enchanting-costarica.com)</li><li style="list-style:none;"> </li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/santa-teresa-beach-2/tantalizing-organic-cuisine-stars-at-pranamar-villas/" target="_blank">Tantalizing organic cuisine stars at Pranamar Villas</a> (enchanting-costarica.com)</li><li style="list-style:none;"> </li></ul><p> </p><div class="zemanta-pixie" style="margin-top:10px;height:15px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" title="Enhanced by Zemanta" href="http://www.zemanta.com/"><img class="zemanta-pixie-img" style="float:right;" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_a.png?x-id=f3279b87-13f8-43f7-8ce2-5f3d547b8a26" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a></div></div>Honeymoons in Costa Rica: Santa Teresa Beachhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/honeymoons-in-costa-rica-santa-teresa-beach2011-08-31T14:06:51.000Z2011-08-31T14:06:51.000ZDanny Solano Alvarezhttps://tripatini.com/members/DannySolanoAlvarez<div>How can we describe a honeymoon? There are some many words and ways to describe it, some people say is the most romantic experience of their lives, some others say is a holiday taken by the ¨just married¨ couples; the perfect chance to escape from everything and take a vacation. At the end of the day, it really does not matter how everyone describe it, the important part is that any couple would not want to miss this experience.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/honeymoon2.jpg"><img class="align-left" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/honeymoon2-300x200.jpg?width=300" width="300" alt="honeymoon2-300x200.jpg?width=300" /></a>After all the planning and stress of having the perfect wedding day, comes the time to relax and pampered yourselves spending quality time together. Choosing the right destination is the key to truly enjoy this unforgettable experience.<br /><br />One more time, Costa Rica comes to the table, as one of the world´s top honeymoon destinations, listed by Brides Magazine and the Signature Travel Network in 2011. The charm of the country is a perfect combination of elements matching every couple´s expectations.<br /><br />Costa Rica offers from some of the most biodiverse rainforests to beautiful beaches with secluded, intimate and exotic places to enjoy the essence of the destination. Offering such a big and varied range of accommodations as well as activities, the honeymooners can have the chance to choose between little rustic cabins in the middle of the cloud forest to luxury five stars resorts in front of the Pacific beaches. As for activities go, the list is wide and almost endless; you can find relaxing spa treatments to bungee jumping and rafting, all within a few hours drive.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/honeymoon1.jpg"><img class="align-right" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/honeymoon1-300x200.jpg?width=300" width="300" alt="honeymoon1-300x200.jpg?width=300" /></a>The most important part of a honeymoon is finding the romantic and special place that make you feel out the rest of the world, just you and your partner, enjoying every moment and relaxing at maximum; and this is why Costa Rica is a perfect spot to enjoy this lifetime experience.<br /><br />As I said before, destinations in Costa Rica are countless, one of them is Santa Teresa, this secluded, off the beaten path and romantic beach mix all the ingredients to fulfill the most demanding expectations. Cataloged as one of the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world, you can get to enjoy amazing sunsets, relaxing spa treatments, fine dining options and beautiful accommodations.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/tropicolatino-weddings05.jpg"><img class="align-left" src="http://enchanting-costarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/tropicolatino-weddings05-300x200.jpg?width=300" width="300" alt="tropicolatino-weddings05-300x200.jpg?width=300" /></a>You can either choose to book your activities, accommodations and transfer services separate or maybe find some good deals in <a title="Honeymoon Package" href="https://hoteltropicolatino.com/packages/honeymoon.html" target="_blank">honeymoon packages</a>. Check out <a href="http://www.hoteltropicolatino.com/">Tropico Latino</a>, a beach front hotel located in Santa Teresa, offering honeymoon services and an excellent atmosphere for this special experience.<br /><br />If you just start planning this memorable holiday vacation and trying to find options around, consider Costa Rica as your honeymoon destination, do I need to give you more reasons? Thanks for reading, see you next time!<br /><br />By <a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/hotel-tropico-latino/honeymoons-in-costa-rica-santa-teresa-beach/">Maricel/Tropicolatino</a><br /><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/hotels/a-top-wedding-destination-costa-rica/" target="_blank">A top wedding destination: Costa Rica!!</a> (enchanting-costarica.com)</li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://enchanting-costarica.com/activities/tamarindo-beach-costa-rica/" target="_blank">Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica</a> (enchanting-costarica.com)</li></ul><div class="zemanta-pixie" style="margin-top:10px;height:15px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" title="Enhanced by Zemanta" href="http://www.zemanta.com/"><img class="zemanta-pixie-img" style="border:medium none;float:right;" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_a.png?x-id=146f3749-fb8e-40fd-ba8c-113db5f59215" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a></div></div>Maldives Honeymoon - destination for nature lovers and newlywedshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/maldives-honeymoon2011-05-03T09:03:12.000Z2011-05-03T09:03:12.000ZAtoll Discoveryhttps://tripatini.com/members/AtollDiscovery<div><p>Maldives , a perfect destination for nature lovers and newlyweds who desire to have a perfect beginning to their newly married life. The <a href="http://www.atolldiscovery.com/packages/honeymoon-packages.html" target="_blank">honeymoon</a> planned on this all-natural beauty of the small islands, crystal clear lagoons, milky smooth sandy beaches, and the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean will make you wish for an extended vacation. Maldives is becoming the perfect place for a romantic <a href="http://www.atolldiscovery.com/packages/honeymoon-packages.html" target="_blank">honeymoon</a> for many in the world.</p><p>Maldives has a variety of hideaways and resorts that offer a variety of <a href="http://www.atolldiscovery.com/packages/honeymoon-packages.html" target="_blank">honeymoon packages</a> ranging from 350 – 700 US$ approximately. The couples can enjoy the accommodations at the prestigious resorts inclusive of breakfast and to and fro trip to the hotels. The warm welcome to the resort, the sandy beaches and the captivating moonlit dinners make the couples wishing to have a never ending vacation.</p><p>The scuba diving, fishing, surfing are the extra added attractions to Maldives. If you are planning to have a perfect <a href="http://www.atolldiscovery.com/packages/honeymoon-packages.html" target="_blank">honeymoon</a> our travel specialists help you to do so. We at<a href="http://www.atolldiscovery.com" target="_blank">Atoll Discovery</a> have all types of <a href="http://www.atolldiscovery.com/packages/honeymoon-packages.html" target="_blank">honeymoon packages</a> that suit your need or we will create one for you. Book now for enjoying the wonderful moments of your life in the paradise of Maldives.</p><p> </p><p><strong>For More information Please contact</strong> <br /><br />Mr. Dilshan Soodin <br />Atoll Discovery<br />02nd Floor,G.Roazaree view,Husnuheena magu, <br />Male<br />Maldives<br />Ph : 00960 3340800, 00960 3320597<br /> 00960 3302088<br />Email: info@atolldiscovery.com.mv<br />URL: <a href="http://www.atolldiscovery.com">http://www.atolldiscovery.com</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008614694,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008614694,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008614694?profile=original" /></a></p></div>Honeymoon Destinations Indiahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/honeymoon-destinations-india2011-04-29T09:44:01.000Z2011-04-29T09:44:01.000ZTravel Tipshttps://tripatini.com/members/TravelTips<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008610063,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008610063,original{{/staticFileLink}}" height="417" alt="9008610063?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Are you planning to go for honeymoon? India is the best place to go for honeymoon. Many ski resorts are there in India. <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/honeymoon-destinations/">Honeymoon Destinations India</a> is the first trip with his companion. Everyone will have their honeymoon to be wonderful and unforgettable. Honeymoon in India is accessible by all travel agencies. It will cover the beautiful hill stations in India. They will stay in luxury resorts. Honeymoon in India is available at an affordable price. You can book this package online by agents or travel. You can make credit or debit card online payment.<a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/golden-triangle-tour.html">golden triangle tour</a> Best for those Couples who want to break the triangle and explore other destinations<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008610496,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="650" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008610496,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008610496?profile=original" /></a></p><p align="justify">The honeymoon is sweet memories about his life. Therefore choose honeymoon package in India after crossing all descriptions. You can go on a honeymoon to some of these <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/places-to-visit-in-india.html">places to visit India</a>. This is Goa, Kerala, Agra, Kashmir, Ooty, Manali, Bangalore, and more. Kerala is one of the finest places in India. Many people go to Kerala to enjoy its natural beauty. Tourists from all over the world come to Kerala. You can visit Munnar Hill Station, whirlpool Alleppey, Backwater Kumarakom, Thekkady, etc. All these places are very beautiful and can have fun without limits.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9296549885,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="650" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296549885,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9296549885?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Manali and Darjeeling is one of the stations of the most beautiful mountain in India. Both are the perfect place to go on honeymoon. Some interesting places, Manu Temple Manali, Malan, Hadimba Devi Temple, Solange Valley Rothang Pass, etc. Beyond that, there are plenty of other romantic places in India, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Pelling, Sikkim, Kashmir, Rajasthan, etc. Honeymoon Tour offers the ultimate in accommodation and transportation services for the couple.</p><p>It offers accommodation in luxury hotels. Rooms are equipped with all modern conveniences. Most honeymoon packages in India are available at a reasonable price. Therefore, you can book a package honeymoon and enjoy the ride with modern facilities.</p></div>William and Kate to Honeymoon in Nepal?https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/william-and-kate-to-honeymoon2011-04-02T14:14:42.000Z2011-04-02T14:14:42.000ZShakti Travels Trekking Nepalhttps://tripatini.com/members/ShaktiTravelsTrekkingNepal<div><p>THE HIMALAYAN TIMES -- The cat is out of the bag and Nepal can sit smug and enjoy the limelight while other blue chip tourism destinations turn green with envy. </p><p><br />Prince William and Kate Middleton have decided on Nepal for their honeymoon and are expected to land up in Kathmandu a week after their April 29 royal wedding at Westminster Abbey, London. <br /> <br />Prince William of Wales is second in line of inheritance to the British throne after his father Prince Charles of Wales. According to a report in the London Times today, Prince William and Kate had decided on Nepal because of its ‘mystical and romantic charm’ despite rumours of them heading down under to Australia. The report said that Lowbrow Pinkelton, private secretary of Prince William, who is responsible for his travel arrangements, formally confirmed that the royal couple would indeed spend a week in Nepal in early May and that logistics and security details were being worked out. While the British Embassy in Kathmandu was tight-lipped about the VIP visit, the senior official stated, “The embassy does not confirm or deny the high profile visit.” <br /> <br />However, a highly-placed source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the royal couple would spend a couple of days in Kathmandu at the Gokarna Resort while a royal suite is being readied for the newly weds. “Our staff are working round the clock to get the suite in the new wing of the resort ready,” a hotel staffer said. However Hotel Vice President Dorjee Sherpa refused to confirm if the royal couple would be staying at his property. “No comment,” he quipped. <br /> <br />The sources further said three helicopters belonging to Dynasty Air and a single engine Pilatus Porter aircraft belonging to Yeti Airlines have been hired to ferry the royal couple and their entourage. Spokespersons for Dynasty Air and Yeti Airlines confirmed the booking.<br /> <br />After their sojourn in Kathmandu, the royal couple would leave for the Everest region by a chopper and check into Hotel Everest View which happens to be the highest located hotel in the world situated at 3,880 m in the Sagarmatha National Park commanding a spectacular view of Mt Everest. “The royal couple will get a top of the world feeling. That is assured,” said Himal Sherpa, general manager of Hotel Everest View, while confirming the Royal booking. He said the guests would be spending four nights at the hotel. “The hotel will be shut for rest of the world during that period,” he said.<br /> <br />The couple would be accompanied by aides and security detail. “Security teams have already inspected the hotel and we have been given instructions to ensure privacy from the paparazzi and even the staff will be hand-picked and screened,” he stated. They will also make a trip to Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve in West Nepal that is a dedicated area where certain wild species are permitted to be culled. The Reserve staff have been instructed to make sure the royal couple get a sighting of the exotic yet rare Blue sheep.<br /> <br />While the royal wedding is slated to be the biggest event in terms of media coverage, Nepal stands to enjoy unlimited free publicity and recognition that will provide an unexpected boost to the Nepal Tourism Year 2011. Yatra Gurung, spokesperson for the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, said a high-level task force would be formed with representation from line ministries, Nepal Tourism Board, tourism entrepreneurs and stakeholders to roll out the carpet and make sure Nepal is seen in the best light. “This is a boon to the Nepal Tourism Year-2011 and we have an opportunity to showcase the very best tourism products that Nepal has to offer,” Gurung stated. <br /> <br />“It will also open up the gates for high profile celebrities to visit as well as enthrone Nepal as the most romantic, mystical and favoured honeymoon destination.”</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.shaktitravel.com">www.shaktitravel.com</a> or <a href="http://www.trekinnepal.net">www.trekinnepal.net</a></p><br /></div>La Jolla: Wedding Flowers and Morehttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/la-jolla-wedding-flowers-and2011-03-22T03:16:57.000Z2011-03-22T03:16:57.000ZElizabeth Hansenhttps://tripatini.com/members/ElizabethHansen<div><p><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008604672,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="350" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008604672,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-right" alt="9008604672?profile=original" /></a></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Designer Paula Pryke has arranged flowers for weddings from Seoul to Sydney, including some of the most romantic spots in Europe.</strong></span> <br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>On Thursday, April 7 at 1:30pm, the London-based expert will share her knowledge, divulge insider tips, and create more than a dozen arrangements in a Meet the Masters program sponsored by The Village Garden Club of La Jolla.</strong></span> The event will take place in Sherwood Hall at the La Jolla branch of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect Street.<br /><br />Pryke is well known for her hand-tied bouquets that are popular with brides, as well as bridesmaids, and some of the floral arrangements she demonstrates would be appropriate at the wedding site or as centerpieces at a reception<br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>San Diego’s great climate, beautiful scenery, and oceanfront venues make our community a popular choice for local and</strong></span></span> <a href="http://lajollatravelinformation.elizabethhansen.net/2009/06/getting-hitched-in-la-jolla.html"><span style="color:#0000FF;">destination weddings</span></a>, so it’s no surprise that reservations for this presentation are filling up fast. <br /><br />Pryke has written more than a dozen books on floral design that have been translated into fourteen languages, including Hebrew and Japanese. They are used by brides, wedding planners, and party designers all over the world. At the April 7 event, she’ll be signing copies of her most recent release – <em>Decorating With Flowers.</em> <br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>In addition to wedding flowers, Pryke will be showing the latest floral trends from London and Europe</strong></span>. She is known for her use of color and will demonstrate Vintage, Classic, and Contemporary designs. <br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Guests can also expect a bit of delicious name-dropping:</strong></span> Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, Julia Roberts, Madonna, and Sting have all been clients. She also arranged flowers for the Clintons on a visit to Tony Blair and, more recently, for Michelle Obama. When Rod Stewart married Penny Lancaster, Pryke’s team traveled to Portofino to make the floral bouquets. <br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Reservations for this Meet the Masters event with Paula Pryke, including valet parking and a tea reception immediately following, are available from</strong></span> <a href="http://www.villagegardencluboflajolla.com/"><span style="color:#0000FF;">The Village Garden Club of La Jolla</span></a><span style="color:#0000FF;">.</span> It’s also possible to purchase <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>a premium reservation that includes the above, plus a cocktail reception with the lively designer in a La Jolla home on Wednesday, April 6 at 5pm.</strong></span> <br /><br />Everyone attending the evening reception will be entered in an opportunity drawing, and two lucky winners will be invited to the cruise ship <em>Crystal Symphony</em> in San Diego on Saturday, April 9, to attend a private flower arranging class, ship tour, and luncheon. Pryke has been a floral consultant for Crystal Cruises for over a year and will be hosting a special flower arranging trip around the Mediterranean in August. <br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;font-size:large;"><strong>Need more info? Call 858-876-7141 or email <a href="mailto:vgclj4.7@gmail.com">vgclj4.7@gmail.com</a></strong></span></p><div style="padding-bottom:.25em;clear:both;"></div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008604672,original{{/staticFileLink}}"></a></div>France Awarded Sexiest Romance/Honeymoon Destination in Europehttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/france-awarded-sexiest2011-01-21T21:29:02.000Z2011-01-21T21:29:02.000ZJean Dabrowskihttps://tripatini.com/members/JeanDabrowski<div><div style="text-align:justify;"> <br /> <br /><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.francecruises.com/images/uploads/Image/honeymoon8.gif" style="clear:left;float:left;margin-bottom:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img src="http://www.francecruises.com/images/uploads/Image/honeymoon8.gif" border="0" alt="honeymoon8.gif" /></a></div>Recommend Magazine, one of the leading travel trade publications of North America, recently issued their 14th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards, in which France was, for the 11th year, awarded as the Sexiest Romance/Honeymoon Destination in Europe. <br /><br />Indeed, beyond France’s romantic “piece de resistance,” Paris - a.k.a. the “City of Love” - every corner of France is about romance. Like Recommend states it: “Roads to romance wind through France, hugging Mediterranean and Atlantic shores, passing beneath snow-capped Alps and Pyrenees heights, linking picturesque villages and treasure-filled historic towns.”<br /><br />According to the France Tourism Development Agency, more than half of American visitors to France are repeat travelers.</div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;text-align:justify;">For romantics, Paris is usually the centerpiece, and over the next two years, the Paris luxury brand – with Asian accents – is in for a big expansion. Just opened in October, the <a href="http://www.raffles.com/EN_RA/Property/RMO/">Raffles Royal Monceau</a>, whose guest attractions range from a private library and art gallery to a 100-person cinema. This month, <a href="http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/paris/shangrila">Shangri-La Hotel Paris</a> becomes the second new entry, occupying a building originally built in 1896 as the home of Roland Bonaparte, Napoleon’s great-nephew. Here, rooms boast an exceptional Eiffel Tower view. <a href="http://www.mandarinoriental.com/paris/">Mandarin Oriental Paris</a>, set to open in mid-2011, will be home to Michelin-star chef Thierry Marx. In the summer of 2012, look for the debut of the <a href="http://www.peninsula.com/Paris/en/default.aspx">Peninsula Paris</a> in the former International Conference Center of the French foreign ministry.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;text-align:justify;">And, no doubt, hotels with a “palace” label fill many a romantic traveler’s dreams, and palaces will get new meaning when France awards a handful of hotels displaying “excellence, perfection, luxury and timelessness,” a special palatial class rating – only one fifth on the 100 five-star hotels in France are due to receive this honor. This is an extension of a new hotel classification system under which previously rated French four-star-luxe hotels were moved into the five-star category. This official classification of hotels makes them more transparent and helps travelers pick the right place to stay. Beyond Paris, the top region for U.S. visitors is Provence/Cote d’Azur, where the romance of France stretches from Marseilles. Always a favorite here is Antibes, which just celebrated the 50th anniversary of its famous Jazz Fesival.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;text-align:left;">More about this article: <a href="http://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/December_2010/index.php#/24/OnePage">http://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/December_2010/index.php#/24/OnePage</a></div>Get inspired with some of France Cruises romantic trip selection: <a href="http://www.francecruises.com/themecruiselist8.html#Honeymoon">http://www.francecruises.com/themecruiselist8.html#Honeymoon</a></div>Honeymoon Holidays in Indiahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/honeymoon-holidays-in-india2010-10-11T11:30:00.000Z2010-10-11T11:30:00.000Zallthebesthttps://tripatini.com/members/allthebest<div><p style="padding:0px;font-family:arial, verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin:1em 0px;display:block;" align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:separate;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:'Times New Roman';font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;font-size:medium;">Your honeymoon is the symbolic start of your life as a married couple, a chance to relax and enjoy each other after the stress of “the big day.” A little planning will help ensure that your honeymoon is a <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/day-trips/" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">trip</a> to remember.</span></p><p style="padding:0px;font-family:arial, verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin:1em 0px;display:block;" align="justify"><strong>1. <a href="http://www.travelchacha.com/cities/lakshadweep.html" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">Lakshadweep islands</a></strong><br />The spectacular marine life is worth a watch or sleeping by the sea with only night sky covering you. This place holds the peace and natural beauty like no other place. If you want to have a tranquil beach holiday then this is the best destination. The tourists are attracted by wild sea and the virtuous nature. This place is perfect honeymoon terminus. The romantic ambience attracts lots of newly wed couples.</p><p style="padding:0px;font-family:arial, verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin:1em 0px;display:block;" align="justify"><strong>2. <a href="http://www.travelchacha.com/andaman.htm" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">Andaman and Nicobar islands</a></strong><br />If you don’t want to follow the rut and are looking for making it perhaps the most memorable event of your life, be selfish and take time off to go to The Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The beauty of the virgin islands has to be seen to be believed and this wonderful yet relatively untapped tourist spot is perhaps the most ideal place for all nature lovers and <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/tour-package-india/adventure.html" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">adventurous</a> kind.</p><p style="padding:0px;font-family:arial, verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin:1em 0px;display:block;" align="justify"><strong>3. <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/honeymoon-destinations/goa.html" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">Honeymoon in Goa</a></strong><br />The scintillating combination of Sun, surf, sand and sea makes <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/day-trips/goa-trip.html" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">Goa vacation trip</a> one of the picture perfect destinations in India. For the romantic start of your life check out: golden Goa. If heaven were a place on Earth Goa would be the destination. If you are looking for a very special place to spend your honeymoon, Goa is definitely the place for you.</p><p style="padding:0px;font-family:arial, verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin:1em 0px;display:block;" align="justify"><strong>4. <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/india-travel/kukmarakom-kovalam-travel.html" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">Kovalam</a></strong><br /> Kovalam is one of the most beautiful and popular beaches in Kerala. Dreaming of an exotic<a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/honeymoon-destinations/kerala.html" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">Honeymoon in Kerala</a> is for lovers, romantics and those in search of a tropical vacation. Cuddle up in a warm beach cottage, dine and vine under the stars, or getaway to your own clandestine vacation hill station with a picnic lunch. <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/tour-package-india/kerala-backwaters-holidays.html" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">Kerala Backwaters</a> is a perfect place for your island vacation.</p><p style="padding:0px;font-family:arial, verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin:1em 0px;display:block;" align="justify"><strong>5. <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/tour-package-india/golden-triangle-srinagar-tours.html" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">Srinagar Vacations</a></strong><br />Srinagar is a big hit with the honeymooners who find the serene environments and the picturesque surroundings at Srinagar very enticing. There’s ‘something’ in the landscapes that makes the couples shed their inhibitions and express their love for each other. No wonder, Srinagar is sometimes called the “Lovers’ Paradise”.</p><p style="padding:0px;font-family:arial, verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin:1em 0px;display:block;" align="justify"><strong>6. <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/day-trips/darjeeling-trip.html" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">Darjeeling</a></strong><br />It is the most ideal location for most of you honeymooners to spend some quality time together. The green and cool environment coupled with fresh breeze would definitely make you the happiest couple together in the lap of nature. It is a <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">vacations paradise</a> for the honeymooners. The serenity of the secluded hill stations and the Dooars jungles attracts many honeymoon couples to the region.</p><p style="padding:0px;font-family:arial, verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin:1em 0px;display:block;" align="justify"><strong>7. <a href="http://www.travelchacha.com/cities/rajasthan/jodhpur.html" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">Jodhpur</a></strong><br />To go on Honeymoon in Jodhpur will give a high that you will not experience in any other destination. Jodhpur offers a unique honeymoon experience sans the run-of-the-mill mountains and beaches. If you are a couple who are fascinated by the rustic villages, heritage structures and palaces, Jodhpur is where you want to go.</p><p style="padding:0px;font-family:arial, verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin:1em 0px;display:block;" align="justify"><strong>8. <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/day-trips/coorg-trip.html" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">Coorg</a></strong><br />Coorg is called as the ‘Scotland of India’ and ‘Kashmir of the South’ by the people who have visited it and been enthralled by its beauty. The place is a treat for the eye for the honeymoon goers. It is abundant with green forests, greener coffee estates and pale green rice valleys. The most ideal location for most of you honeymooners to spend some quality time together.</p><p style="padding:0px;font-family:arial, verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin:1em 0px;display:block;" align="justify"><strong>9. <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/day-trips/ooty-trip.html" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">Ooty</a></strong><br /> This place is a tourist delight and honey mooners ever tested destination. The Botanical Garden, full of shady trees, myriad exotic plants and flowers is a treat to watch. Don’t forget to take a snap of you together in this wonderfully maintained place. The place is a paradise and heaven for nature lovers. The place is ideal for honeymooners with its breathtaking scenic beauty.</p><p style="padding:0px;font-family:arial, verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin:1em 0px;display:block;" align="justify"><strong>10. <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/day-trips/shimla-trip.html" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">Shimla</a></strong><br />Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, is one of the most famous <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/honeymoon-destinations/" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-weight:bold;">honeymoon destinations in India</a>. Salubrious climate, picturesque locations, serene settings, superior accommodation facilities and convenient location are the primary reasons for the newly married couples to opt for Honeymoon in Shimla.</p></div>Hot Vacation Destinationshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/hot-vacation-destinations2010-10-14T09:00:00.000Z2010-10-14T09:00:00.000Zallthebesthttps://tripatini.com/members/allthebest<div><p align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:separate;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:'Times New Roman';font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;font-size:medium;">If you are <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/day-trips/">planning a trip</a> to a world destination, you will have many places from which to choose. The trip you take will depend on what you are looking for and the money you have to spend. Consider the following <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/" title="vacation packages">destinations</a>.</span></p><p align="justify"><strong>Paris</strong><br />Paris is an amazing city and a very popular <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/india-holidays/christmas-holiday.html" title="Christmas in India">tourist destination</a>. You can go to the top of the Eiffel tower and see amazing views from high above the land. You can dine on some of the best food in the world. You can visit museums like the Louvre, which houses the amazing Mona Lisa. There are many hotels and restaurants in this fascinating city.<br /><br /><strong>London</strong><br />A lot of people like to <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/travel-packages.html" title="Travel Packages">travel</a>to where they can still speak to the people. You can consider London, England, for your <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/vacation-india/" title="deals">vacation</a> trip. You can visit beautiful gardens and see sights such as Big Ben. There are a variety of museums there, as well, and you can learn about the city so much like - and different - than America.</p><p align="justify"><strong>Venice</strong><br />Venice is an amazing tourist destination. This beautiful city built on a variety of canals is charming. You can buy glass pieces from master artisans. You can ride on a Gondola in this <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/romantic-getaways/">romantic</a> city. You can learn about the art of glass making and dine at some authentic Italian restaurants.</p><p align="justify">In addition to Venice, there are many other great Italian destinations. You can see the leaning tower in Pisa. If you like fashion, then Milan might be your destination. You can see the amazing historical features of Rome like the Coliseum. There are many museums and beautiful cathedrals to visit as well.</p><p align="justify"><strong>Barcelona</strong><br />Barcelona is a beautiful <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/luxury/vacations.html" title="Luxury vacations">place to visit</a>. You can dine on paella in a little street restaurant. You can enjoy the beautiful water and shopping. There are many other wonderful cities in Spain to explore such as Madrid.</p><p align="justify"><strong>Africa</strong><br />If you want an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience, then you could consider a trip to Africa for a safari. You can see animals that you have only read about in textbooks. You could see life in its <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/india-travel/nature-tours.html">natural</a> environment. There are many different tours you can take.</p><p align="justify">There are many great destinations for the world traveler. You can take a tour somewhere or just do it on your own. Another great option is to go on a cruise that allows you to visit a variety of ports and go on different <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/honeymoon-destinations/" title="Honeymoon in India">excursions</a>. Consider the above destinations when planning your trip.</p></div>Seychelles Weddingshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/seychelles-weddings2010-09-20T19:55:49.000Z2010-09-20T19:55:49.000ZChalets d' Anse Forbanshttps://tripatini.com/members/ChaletsdAnseForbans<div>Seychelles Wedding Legal Requirements:Seychelles is an ideal location for your island wedding. What else can you ask for pristine beaches, tropical landscapes and an abundance of natural beauty both above and below the ocean.Some information on the Seychelles:The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 different islands which are situated in the Indian Ocean - east of Africa- and south of the equator.The islands are often referred to as the inner and outer group of islands. The inner group of islands (Mahe, Praslin, La Digue) is where Chalets d' Anse Forbans is located. The self catering beach bungalows are on the South East coast of the main land Mahe where you will find the Seychelles International Airport (14km from Chalets d' Anse Forbans )as well as the capital of the Seychelles- Victoria (24km from Chalets d Anse Forbans)The Seychellois people are essentially descendants of the first settlers on the islands, the French, British and their slaves. Read our blog for the history of the Seychelles. The Seychelles has three official languages: English, Creole and French. The official currency is the Seychelles Rupee.If you planning on getting married in the Seychelles read and wondering what ate the Seychelles requirements:1. To get married anyway in the Seychelles the intended couple must both be 18 years old or over.2. If you wish to organise your own wedding in the Seychelles you must apply for a civil wedding license at the Seychelles Civil Status Office in Victoria. This is easy to obtain once you have all the required documents listed further down.3. It is advisable that the wedding is planned and documents gathered at least six weeks before your planned date to allow for the processing in good time, but you can fast track it with a "special license."4. Couples should advise the Civil Status Office in Seychelles of their proposed wedding at least eleven days before the chosen date. However, this 11-day period may be partly waived by applying for a special licence, which can be issued within two days from the date of application.5. The couple must be resident in the Seychelles for at least 3 days prior to the civil marriage under this special licence.6. Weddings in Seychelles may be conducted anywhere approved by the Civil Registrar. So if you have any special place in mind, first seek their approval. You can plan a wedding at Chalets d’ Anse Forbans using the Creole Styled Gazebo.7. If you wish to marry outside the Seychelles Civil Status Office you are required to pay a fee in Rupees. This fee applies to weddings held on any weekday on Mahe.8. A premium fee is charged for weddings in Seychelles held on Saturdays and Sundays, or after 1700hrs on weekdays.9. Legally conducted Seychelles weddings are recognised under European laws.10. Any nationality can get married in Seychelles, but check with your own country's requirements first.11. Except for British nationals, all nationalities require a special stamp (apostle) from the Supreme Court of Seychelles to validate the marriage certificate obtained after the civil wedding.You can get your marriage certificate "apostled" at the office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Seychelles in Victoria. You have to go pick it up two days later and a small fee is charged.12. For marriages in Seychelles the couples must produce the following documents:• Their original Birth Certificate or a certified copy.• If divorced, a decree of absolute must be produced.• If widowed the death certificate of the former spouse along with the previous marriage certificate.• Legal proof in the case of a name having been changed. Legal proof must also be supplied by a formerly married woman who has reverted back to her maiden name.• Copies of the first 2 pages of valid passports held by both parties.• Certificate of non-impediment. A document to show that there is no impediment or lawful hindrance to the intended marriage (If this cannot be obtained, an affidavit must be signed in Seychelles after a solemn declaration has been made to that effect)13. All the above documents must be originals or copies duly certified by a notary or solicitor before departure from your home country and where necessary they must be translated into either English or French and the translation certified as correct and a true translation by a notary or solicitor.14. Special Note for French nationals: Under French law, those who wish to get married abroad must follow certain specific procedures. For information concerning these procedures, contact either the Seychelles Civil Status Office or the French Embassy in Seychelles or your local municipality before leaving home, if you are a French national.Note: Church weddings in Seychelles cannot take place without a civil legal marriage first.Seychelles Civil Status Office registers all births, deaths and marriages in the Seychelles:Seychelles Civil Status Office, Victoria, Mahe, SeychellesTel: +248 29 36 13 or 248 29 36 36 Fax: +248 32 10 46(Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 0800hrs-1130hrs and 1300hrs-1500hrs Closed on public holidays.)Your wedding in the Seychelles... your ideal Seychelles wedding venue – Chalets d’ Anse Forbans.<a href="http://www.forbans.com">http://www.forbans.com</a>Chalets d’ Anse Forbans offers Seychelles Self Catering Beach Bungalows on the South East Coast of the Island of Mahe. View our website for more information.<a href="http://www.forbans.com">http://www.forbans.com</a></div>