Neverending Honeymoon in Nevis

Minimum 7 nights

From USD 487

Includes for 2 guests:

Buffet breakfast, afternoon tea.

welcome glass of rum punch, champagne and fruits,
ginger lemon grass hot stone couple massage,
one lobster lunch and one picnic lunch,
two dinners one in the Sugar Mill and one on the Terrace,
one rum tasting,private island tour.

Rate is per room, per night for 2 guests including taxes

Valid from November 1st to December 14th, 2010

Honeymoon in Marrakesh

From MAD 1,600 for a Superior Room

(1 USD = 8.36 Moroccan Dirhams)

Includes: Round trip airport transfers

upgrade upon availability at arrival

early check-in & late checkout upon availability

Palm Grove tour with "La Calèche"

One "Thousand and One Night" massage

In-room amenities: flowers, rose petals,

And assortment of fresh and dry fruits, sweets.

Valid upon request until December 20, 2010

Rate is per room, per night for 2 guests including taxes

Upcoming Bridal Shows

We will be participating in two bridal shows this week.  Please come, stop by and say hi!

Plan It Expo Bridal Show

Wed, August 18, 6:30 pm – 9pm

Where	Radisson Hotel Freehold 50 Gibson Pl Freehold, NJ 07728 map

Romeros Events Bridal Showcase

Thursday, August 19, 2010  starting at 6:30 pm

Where    Ramada in North Brunswick 

                   999 Route 1 South 

                   North Brunswick, NJ 

Bridal Show Suggestion Which Will Make Your Life Easier!

When brides attend a bridal show, they are usually given tickets to complete and then place them in a basket at the vendor's tables for door prizes.   It takes time to fill each one out so many times the brides have their bridesmaids, fiance, or mother (whoever is with them) fill them out as well.  My suggestion is to bring those mailing labels everyone gets in the mail and use those.  Then you will only have to fill out the phone # and email address.  Or you can print up labels with all the information on them and just attach to the tickets.  Easy and saves time at the show!

Honeymoon Registries

A great way to help pay for your honeymoon is to set up a honeymoon registry.  A honeymoon registry works in way similar to bridal registries and baby registries.  You set up your registry and list various parts of your honeymoon you would like for a gift.  For example, you could put a couples' massage on the list or dinner at a special restaurant.  The difference between this type of list and a bridal registry is that even though your friends/family might purchase the couples' massage, you will actually have the money to spend however you ultimately wish.  It is more of a guideline for your guests to follow.  You might want to do something that costs a few hundred dollars but you could break that down in dollar increments.  That way guests can put money toward something like upgrading to first class on your flights but they don't have to pay the entire cost.  The money is available for your use whenever you decide to withdraw it.

There is a service fee that is charged, and depending on which registry you use, it could be a charge to the couple, to the guests, or both.  The registry is online and your guests can view it at any time.  There are several registry services out there and here are a few:  Traveler's Joy, Honeymoon Wishes, Send Us Off, and Deposit a Gift.  Make sure to read the terms and conditions so you understand what their fees will be. 

Your other option is to have your travel agent set up their own registry.  This might not be as fancy as those mentioned above, and may not even be online, but your agent can give you a card to give to guests which tells them how they can contribute toward your honeymoon.  The agent would then send an acknowledgment to both the guest and to the bride and groom stating the dollar amount of the gift and the amount would be applied toward your balance due for your honeymoon.  In this case, the agent may not charge a fee for this service (I don't).

This is a practical way to help pay for your honeymoon especially if you are on a tight budget or if you are a couple who has already established yourselves and really don't need an extra set of pots and pans!
 

Planning your honeymoon

Not everyone wants to "go someplace warm and sit on a beach for their honeymoon."  The prospect sounds great to me because I am a "beach" person, but many couples want something else.  Consider your preferences - do you like to be on the go most of the time?  Does the climate matter?  How about adventure?  Maybe you like to skydive?  South African safari?  The possibilities are endless, bound only by your budget and time.   

So where do you start?  

John Frenaye, a featured columnist on MSNBC, suggests you “avoid the temptation to book an Internet special to some surprise destination. Instead, sit down with your soon-to-be-spouse and a travel agent. Work together as a trio and your idyllic week or more in paradise will go off without a hitch.”

With the above in mind, here are some tips for planning your honeymoon:

♦  The #1 tip for planning your honeymoon is use a travel agent!

♦  Start planning your honeymoon at least 6 months prior to your wedding. The more popular destinations will book up quickly and you may miss out on specials being offered for early bookings.

♦  Work together on choosing a destination. If you want a relaxing beach honeymoon and your fiancé is thinking of a trip to Alaska, you need to discuss what is most important to both of you and compromise. Or perhaps you can combine both of your destinations in one trip!  I think it is nice for a couple to go someplace that is new to both of them.  So if you have already been to Bermuda, for example, but you want to go to an island destination, choose a different one so the experience is new and unique to both of you. 

♦  Have you considered a cruise for your honeymoon? This option brings you to different ports of call yet you get to unpack once and enjoy being onboard the ship as well as being able to explore different countries. There are cruises to the Caribbean islands, to the Mediterranean, Alaska, Panama Canal. There are ocean cruise ships, masted sailing ships, riverboat cruises; in essence, something for everyone.

♦  Set your budget, but be flexible. You are planning the vacation of a lifetime. You don’t want to try to save a few dollars and end up being disappointed. More people who find “budget” honeymoons will end up being more disappointed than those who did splurge on their honeymoon. Many couples will say they are going to go on a big trip on their 5 year (10 year, etc) anniversary, but in reality that doesn’t often happen. Once children come into the picture, the big vacations are most often put on hold. So don’t miss this opportunity to go someplace you have always wanted to visit and treat yourselves to the honeymoon you deserve. You won’t be disappointed.  Then choose how long your honeymoon will be - a week, two weeks, 10 days, etc.  Will you be leaving immediately after the reception, the next day, or are you flexible with that as well.  It helps to be flexible especially when you have to consider your budget.  Being flexible can mean flying on a Tuesday when the airfare is less expensive, or going to your dream destination at a different time of year when the prices aren't as high.  It helps to be flexible especially when you have to consider your budget.  Being flexible can mean flying on a Tuesday when the airfare is less expensive, or going to your dream destination at a different time of year when the prices aren't as high.

♦  If you are concerned about costs while traveling, why not consider an all-inclusive resort? You will pay just about the entire trip cost up front and the only expenses above and beyond may be for some excursions while on your honeymoon. These can even be pre-planned and paid in advance. You can also use a honeymoon registry for your wedding guests to contribute toward. This will help offset the costs of your honeymoon. After all, how many toasters do you really need?

♦  Make sure your honeymoon is insured! No one plans to cancel their honeymoon, but the unexpected can and does happen. If someone in your immediate family is seriously ill and in the hospital, you might want to postpone your honeymoon. If you are delayed by an accident on your way to the airport and your cruise leaves without you, you will have to get to the next port of call in order to join the cruise. These are just two examples of what can go wrong and if something does go wrong, your investment may be lost. Insurance is something we hope we never have to use, but it is something that gives peace of mind and will help in the event of emergency. Don’t leave your investment unprotected.

Do some preliminary research on the internet, ask friends, get recommendations, but in the end, please call a travel professional!