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Five Over-the-Top Romantic Dining Experiences

What one thing would you like to do on your honeymoon or your next vacation (besides the obvious) to amp up the romance?  Maybe a romantic dinner?  Here are five over-the-top romantic dining experiences you could share on your next adventure: Secret cave-dining – experience a very unique and romantic dinner at the Samabe Bali Suites & Villas.  Imagine your own secret hideaway in a cave next to the ocean.  Enjoy [Read more...]

Top 5 Destinations Best Seen By Cruise Ship

Destinations Best Seen By Cruise Ship Cruise versus Land Vacation? Over the years, I cannot tell you how many times I have heard the debate of “cruise vs. land-based vacation”.   You know the refrain, it goes something like this: “I don’t know about taking a cruise, I think I would just miss out on seeing as much as I could if I just flew to… (insert destination here), and rented [Read more...]

Do Travel Agents Still Exist?

Next week is Travel Agent Awareness Week.  Why this special week?  Many people don’t even realize travel agents still exist.  This is a statement I hear frequently; “I didn’t know there were still travel agents around”.  Although that’s not an issue with my readership, here's why it’s in your best interest to let me help you with your next romantic vacation or honeymoon.  Yes - travel agents are indeed still around [Read more...]

I’ll Be at a Bridal Show Soon Near You

You Can Find Me at Several Southern California Bridal Shows Would you like to meet me in person and get some free honeymoon advice? I'll be at several Southern California bridal shows and would LOVE to meet you! When possible, I would also like to get you a discounted ticket to the show. I'll post the promo codes below. If you tell me you found the bridal show on Carefree Romantic Vacations website I'll give [Read more...]

Swimming with Dolphins

We were recently in Los Cabos, near the old town of San Jose del Cabo.  We stayed at the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, and rented a car, so we could explore the area easily.  That was a good move.  FYI – driving the car was easy and the roads were pretty good. One of my clients got married at the Barcelo Grand Faro earlier this year and took her first-look [Read more...]

Exclusive Vacation Discounts and Honeymoon Discounts

Would you like an extra discount with your romantic vacation or amazing honeymoon?  I thought so! Because of some intense travel agent training I did in Minneapolis, I now have some exclusive vacation discounts I can share with you!  I can save you up to $250 for travel to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central American and South America.  Not every resort and hotel is included; however I can get you that extra [Read more...]

Upgrade Your Honeymoon or Anniversary at KHR

I come across fabulous ways to upgrade your honeymoon or anniversary here and there that add romance and value to luxury resort stays for your romantic honeymoon or memorable anniversary.  When I do, I’m going to be sharing these honeymoon packages & anniversary packages with you!  These are fantastic opportunities for you to experience a relaxing and romantic honeymoon or to rekindle the romance in your marriage with some extra perks. This [Read more...]

Bride Shocked and Awed

I recently spoke with a bride who had just returned from her honeymoon.  She and her new husband are very adventurous, so they decided on a busy honeymoon and stayed in three different resorts in two different countries; the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica.  Two of the resorts were all-inclusive and one of those was for adults only.  The third resort was neither. At my urging, they chose to stay [Read more...]

How to Book a James Bond Honeymoon

Phang Nga is the famous backdrop for the 1974 James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun.  Visitors to Thailand still flock to the bay to appreciate the mysterious limestone landscape for which this area is famous.  If you wish to experience a James Bond Honeymoon, those same views can be enjoyed from the exclusive Six Senses Yao Noi in Thailand. Located on Koh Yao Noi, this 24-acre resort [Read more...]

Are Resorts with Double Sinks Important on Vacation?

Resorts with Double Sinks Important on Vacation? When you go on vacation with the love of your life, you definitely want to have fun, relaxation and romance.  But, do you also want more space in the bathroom; specifically double sinks?  If that’s important to you, here is a sampling of bathrooms with his and hers sinks; at luxurious Sandals Resorts. Sandals are all-inclusive, adult couple only resorts on English speaking countries, [Read more...]

Justin Theroux & Jennifer Aniston’s Honeymoon Spot

With Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux finally tying the knot, a feature on their honeymoon resort; the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, seems timely.  Jennifer and Justin are reported to have brought along their best friends; Courtney Cox and her daughter Coco, as well as Justin Bateman and his family.  Now, the question is, did Aniston and Theroux stay in their own overwater bungalow, or share one of the luxurious [Read more...]

Don’t go to Sandals Barbados….yet!

I just returned from my destination weddings course at Sandals Barbados.  I would advise you to wait awhile before visiting. Why do I say that? They are working on their beach to make it more swimmable and calm. To do this, they are building a breakwater, utilizing large, noisy backhoes and trucks. 2/28/16 Update - they are done building the breakwater There is currently a kelp problem in Barbados that washes [Read more...]

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