Here are some tips to help you plan your wedding day!

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15 reasons why you should have a destination wedding

Congratulations you are engaged and now your deciding on your wedding day if you should have a destination wedding or if your planning on staying local.

Here are some tips to help you with what you want for your wedding!

Destination weddings can be fun how? It’s fun because there so much activities that everyone can do especially if they have children or becoming new parents, there is always something for everyone.

When you get to your resort you will notice that all the hotels are so close together such as the family resort and adult resort. You will still be able to have quality time alone with your loved one.

Your family members will not get bored there is a tone of entertainment and restaurants all over the resort.

Exciting to have a destination wedding you can come out from your comfort zone and experience something new.

If your partner is an adventure seeker and loves to travel then a destination wedding would be great place to start. There so many fun excursions you can do such as swimming with dolphins, swimming in caves, bird watching, surfing, scuba diving, historical sites, and archeology sites.

Destination wedding has a lot of benefits to it, as it’s something that some people don’t do and some like to have weddings away from home.

It feels like they’re on long vacation, after couples have their destination wedding they could have their honeymoon in that destination where they got married, the couple can start their honeymoon early.

It’s affordable, usually destination weddings are less expensive than having local weddings, as your planning everything.

Planning a wedding can be very stressful and sometime there is a lot of dramas and tension going around the friend, having a destination wedding can help because not everyone would want to travel for a wedding and limited number of people usually come.

A wedding is the most important thing for a couple, this allows the couples to design their dream wedding, and plan it where ever they want it to be.

This is your wedding, plan it like your dream wedding!

 

 

 

 

Come and Experience Love in Hawaii

Hawaii is a beautiful place for those who want to get married on this beautiful big Island that is surrounded by so many more amazing islands which include,  Kona, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, and Kauai islands.

In this blog I will be only talking about 3 islands such as Oahu, Maui, and Kauai.

How to get around?

  • Car rentals
  • Helicopters
  • Cruises
  • Airplanes

Who are the target markets?

  • Adventure seekers
  • History buffs
  • Married couples
  • Honeymooners
  • Visiting friends and family

When is the best time to travel? 

There is so much to do in Hawaii, you will never get bored, wonder why? Every day there is always something new, with hundreds of attractions and places to must see. The best time to travel to Hawaii would be from mid-December to March and mid-April.

 

What is there to do?

Let’s start off with the most popular island Oahu, many tourist stay in Waikiki which offers many hotels, stores, and restaurants.

Here are three different types of restaurant on Oahu

 

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Alan Wong

 

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Uncle BO’s

Bazai Sushi bar

Banzai Sushi Bar

   There are a lot more restaurants but these are very popular which I listed above.

Here are the two top hotels that are in Oahu:

 

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This is a photo of the Kahala Resort

Kahala is an all-inclusive 5 star resort, it offers ocean view rooms and it is located  at 5000 Kahala Avenue Honolulu,Hawaii. This resort is good for weddings and honeymooners as they have everything for you when it comes to catering, menu selections, flower arrangements and photography, they have it all.

If you book early at this hotel, you will save 15% off with the best room rates, and if you stay LONGER, the 4th Night is free and you get daily breakfast for 2.

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Holiday Inn Resort Waikiki Beachcomber is an all-inclusive 3 star resort and it has ocean view rooms. They also have restaurants on site and much more. They have the Magic of Polynesia Show on the resort, which is great for everyone.  This is what the hotel looks like.

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Waikiki Beach Comber Resort

 

The attractions In Oahu

  • They have a lot of attractions such as Diamond head, it is shaped like a diamond and it used to be an active volcano, now it is used for hiking, coastal views, and military history. Diamond Head is over 475 acres. This located in Honolulu.

 

Diamond Head Honolulu

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  • The Polynesian Cultural Center  gives you more in depth about their culture, they have evening shows that you get to experience lots of fun. The taste of their culture such as cold drinks and snacks are always available ranging from Hawaii cuisines to normal american foods. If you have a group of ten people or more you will save 10% when you book in advance and they also have a buffet where they have different variety of foods.
  • Pearl Harbor, this is a boat ride to the Arizona Memorial where you get see the history and hear all about pearl harbor.
  • The Bishop  Museum displays geology and culture of Hawaii.
  • Waimea bay is located on the North Shore of Oahu this is a beach that has massive waves and it is a really nice place to visit if you want to surf  or even get married in as the sunsets are beautiful right over the ocean.

The attractions In Maui

For those of you who are adventure seekers Maui would be the right place for you because they have a lot of activities that married couples enjoy such as Lahaina, which is an old picturesque whaling village where you can see the largest  banyan tree and much more.

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This is a photo of the banyan tree, for more information please visit  Banyan Tree

 

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This is the photo of Road to Hana

The Road to Hana, is a winding road where you get to drive  past water falls, pools, and trees. The kind of waterfalls that you may come across would be Twin Falls, Waikamoi Ridge Trail, Garden Eden, Art Gallery, Kaumanina State, and Wayside Park. These are some attractions that you will come across.

 

Aquarium in Maui

This the photo of Aquarium for more information please visit Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center is an Aquarium in Hawaii, they have a underwater tunnel where you can view many types of fish without having to have to get you wet . The Aquarium has the world’s largest collection of Pacific corals, over 60 indoor and outdoor exhibits, many of different variety of sharks, turtles, stingrays, and thousands of tropical fish. The great feature about it is that it has a walk through tunnel that is 54 feet. You can even get your own personal tour of the aquarium by calling them in advance and booking your tickets in advance.

The attraction in Kauai

  • The Fern Grotto
  • The Waimea Canyon
  • The Na Pali Cliffs
  • Hanalei

Who want to go there?

  • Adventure seekers
  • Honeymooners
  • Married couples

What is there to do in Kauai?

Kauai is a tropical island that will just blow you away because they have a Fern Grotto, which is a great place for a wedding ceremony as they have beautiful cliffs perfect for those who are adventure seekers. Also do not miss the short boat trip to the Wailua River where more beauty awaits you.

 

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This photo was taken by Fern Grotto Kauai Wedding  ,this is located at the Fern Grotto

 

 

Waimea Canyon

The Waimea Canyon

The Waimea Canyon is 3400 feet, it is like the grand canyon and it is a very spectacular site where you can take a helicopter or light plane to view the Waimea canyon. Amazing.

 

Na Pali Coast

The Na Pali Cliffs

The Na Pali Cliffs visitors can see them only if they are hiking, boating or flying there.

 

 

 

References:

Polynesia.com

Weather to go to Hawaii

Mancini, M. (2013). Maui . In M. Mancini, Selling Destinations Geography for the Travel Professional Fifth Canadian Edition (p. 190 ). Toronto: Nelson Education Ltd.

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A Romantic Honeymoon in Singapore

 

Singapore is a country in Asia, its name comes from ‘Singa Pura’ this means Lion City.  The currency in there is in Singapore Dollar (SGD), and its official languages are English, Tamil, Malay and Standard Mandarin. Singapore is a destination filled with adventure, and it has a lot of shinning views for visitors to explore and to have fun.

Honeymoon is a very important for any couple, this is the time for them to have their privacy and to make good memories that will last a life time. People who have been to Singapore for their honeymoons say it is the bet place to go with your love ones for a romantic time.

Where to stay?

  • Carlton Hotels
  • Crowne Plaza
  • La Hotel

 

How to get there?

  • Airlines- Singapore Airlines
  • Ferry Boat
  • Car Rental

Who are the target markets?

  • Married Couples
  • History Buffs
  • Adventure seekers

Why travel to Singapore?

Singapore is for all visitors, it’s a place that is about architecture, it has billon dollar gardens, amazing hotels, and it has a lot of wonderful beaches which are filled with water and lights, from man made and to natural. Make your honeymoon as memorial as others by visiting Singapore.

Things to do Singapore

  • The Gardens by the Bay- nature park, has three waterfront beautiful gardens and it has 101 hectares of land in the central Singapore.

 

The Gardens

 

  • Universal Studios- A world of movies is at this theme park, has a S.E.A. Aquarium, Adventure Cove Waterpark and hotels & Spa

 

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Night Safari Zoo

 

  • Night Safari Zoo- World’s first nocturnal zoo, most famous tourist attraction in Singapore, world’s first wildlife night park, has rides there, river safari cruise boat rides, and so much more exciting things to do there.

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References:

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Travel Guide to go Singapore 

Best places to visit

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Honeymoon Trip to Singapore

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Get a Wedding Dress That Expresses Romance. Here is what’s trending in 2018!

Finding a wedding dress can be very stressful for the bride it all about finding the right dress that fits and looks nice, there are many different fashion styles out there in the market today.

For brides that are planning a wedding in 2018 here are some examples of dresses that are trending. Just to give you some ideas of what is in. Enjoy.

 

 

References

2018 wedding dresses

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Getaway Wedding In India

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Who would want to go to India?

  • History Buffs
  • Visiting friends or relatives
  • Adventure seekers
  • Honeymooners
  • Married Couples

What is there to do?

  • Taj Mahal which is an (Iconic domed Mughal, temple)
  • The Red Fort (iconic museum)
  • Ganges (an amazing river rafting)
  • The Golden Temple (Worship place for Sikhs around the world)
  • Gateway of India (triumphal tone arch, built around water)

Where in India is the best place to have a wedding?

 

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Udaipur- “A symbol of Royal Pre-eminece”

 

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Kerala- Tie the knot Amidst  Serenity

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands- Spectacularly lovely and cloistered

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Shimla- A perfect Ambience- To explore your married life

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Goa-Marital Bliss on Interesting locations

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Agra- The Paradise of Lovers

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Bangalore- The perfect Destination for Royal Wedding

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Where is the best place to stay in India?

  • Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas
  • Jaisalmer Marriott Resort and Sap
  • Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach
  • JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
  • Hotel Marine Plaza which is 5 Star

 

How to get there?

  • Airplane such as Etihad Airlines, Air India, KLM Airlines, Emirate Airlines, and Air France
  • Car Rentals
  • Taxi
  •  Ferry Boat

 

Why have a wedding there?

Indian wedding traditions and customs, they are celebrated with decorations, colours, music, dance and costumes and rituals. An Indian wedding lasts an average of three days. The wedding is divided into three parts, pre-wedding, main and post- wedding. On the first day they do ceremonies, they paint the bride’s hands and feet with mehndi. On the second day, the bride comes to the groom’s house to give some gifts as in jewelry and sweets, in the evening they all get together and have a big party with family and friends. On the third day, is the wedding day, the bride and groom go to the temple to get their vows done. Then the two families have a reception party for the guests, this party is a celebration for the bride and groom, it’s where everyone dances, enjoys delicious food, where the bride and groom cut their wedding cake and have their first dance. An India wedding is just not a wedding it’s where two families come together in the happiness of the bride and groom.

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References: 

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Dreams do come true in Niagara Falls

Who are the target markets?

  • History buffs
  • Married couples
  • Honeymooners
  • Visiting friends and family

How to get there?

  • Rental car
  • Coach bus
  • Airplane

What is there to do there?

  • Royal Botanical Gardens where you can see all different kinds of flowers, butterflies, plants, and you get to learn about them. It is also a perfect setting for a wedding photo. You can take a tour with horse and carriage around the botanical gardens during the summer months. There is also a School of Horticulture that you could visit while you are at Royal Botanical Gardens.
  • Visiting the Dundurn Castle is  located at 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario L8R 3H1. Parking is free. This is would be another perfect spot to get married because it can seat up to 90 guests and it has room for 115 guests seated at the theatre style. If you take the highway it about 50 minutes.Without highway it takes 1 hour and 21 minutes driving from Dundurn Castle to Niagara Falls.
  • Skylon Tower would be the best place to get married because it has observation room where you can see all of Niagara Falls,Ontario and they have a buffet where you can choose different variety of foods.
  • Some people choose to get married in Niagara Falls because it’s affordable
  • There is Chapel and it’s called Wedding Company Of Niagara that’s been around since 1996 some people get married there.
  • Niagara Falls is a tourist attraction it has been attracting a lot of people for many different reasons such as the Falls itself and Maid of the Mist which has changed it’s name to Horn Blower, this is Niagara Cruise that takes people close to the Falls where people get better experience looking at it.

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References:

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Finding True Love That Lasts Forever in Mexico

Who are the target markets?

  • History buffs
  • Adventure seekers
  • Married couples
  • Honeymooners
  • Visiting friends and relatives

How to get there?

  • Renting a car would be the first thing that would come to mind. If you are unfamiliar with the place I recommend that you rent a coach bus because the tour guide would join you.
  • Airplane
  • If you know the area very well then I would recommend a rental car
  • Taxi

When is the best time to travel to Cancun, Mexico?

from December to April during the peak season there is more crowds flights are a lot more affordable, room rates are lower.  From September to November the price is little more expensive, room rates are little bit higher it can also be a good time to go because of less crowds and you have more privacy especially when you are planning your wedding.

Why have a Tourism Wedding at Mexico?

Mexico is very beautiful country and there is so much to do there such as snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, horse back riding, visiting Chichen Itza, and the number one reason would be the beach it is very nice the sand is white, and so soft the water is crystal clear you can see everything such as salt water fish.

Where about in Mexico is the best place to visit?

  • Cancun
  • Playa Del Carmen
  • Mexico City
  • Cozumel
  • Puerto Vallarta
  • Cabo San Lucas

There is so many more but these happen to be the most popular places.

Why stay at Rivera Maya Ocean Paradise?

For those of you who don’t know where the Rivera Maya it is located in Cancun, Mexico if you look at the map Riviera Maya is Central America. Cancun MexicoThere are a lot of hotels in Mexico you will notice that all of them will be in a row they are all very different. The resort that I would recommend would be Rivera Maya Ocean Paradise Resort because it is an all-inclusive, five star resort, and it will just blow your mind you have so many different restaurants to choose from  such as Sakura is a Japanese Restaurant and they cook right in front you it will be an experience that you will never forget the experience and the food is really good.

You will love Mexico because people on the resort are very friendly the staff are awesome people they will help you if you are in need of assistance.

What else is there to do?

They have Xcaret eco-archaeology park which is located near Cancun and in the Rivera Maya. You can take a tour to Jaguar Island and see the beautiful Pavilion where you can see different colorful butterflies. They have 50 different attractions for everyone.

What air carrier goes to Mexico?

The top flight carriers that fly to Mexico are Air Canada Rouge, American Airlines, WestJet are just many airlines that to fly to Mexico. It would be a great experience for people who want try new things and explore new countries that they have never been before.

You want to travel to Mexico?

We can offer you 20% discount for your next flight with Air Canada and WestJet and with Ocean Paradise if you book with us. Enjoy your flight have a good one.

 

References:

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when to visit Cancun Mexico

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Making memories that will last a life time in Italy

Why have a wedding in Italy?

Some people want to get married in Italy because it has spectacular landscapes that everyone would enjoy to see such as the gondola in Venice. This would be a romantic activity for couples, married couples, and honeymooners to do because no one can disturb you when your on the boat. The best part would be you can see the beautiful buildings around you, and incredible views.

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Why would anyone want to travel to Italy?

Some people want to travel to Italy to explore the architecture that Italy has to offer. There is so much to see and do in Italy such as the Colosseum which is very popular, and well-known in Italy.  Italy is a beautiful country that have a lot of attractions, culture, food, entertainment, and they have beaches.  Some people there are very friendly.    Come to Italy see the atmosphere you will have a wonderful time.  You will enjoy the history, art, and fashion.  They have a lot of stores, and a tone of cities to visit such as Florence, Italian River, Venice, Sicily, Naples, Rome, and Milan.

 

Who would like to go to Italy? 

  • Couples
  • Married Couples
  • Honeymooners
  • Visiting friends and relatives
  • History buffs

What is there to do in Italy? 

There is so much to do in Italy here they are:

  • The Colosseum
  • The Forum
  • The Spanish Steps
  • The Trevi Fountatin
  • The Pantheon
  • Vatican City
  • The Villa d’este in Tivoli
  • Ostia Antica
  • The Caracombs
  • St. Mark’s Square
  • The Doge’s Palace
  • Grand Canal
  • The Duomo
  • The Accademia Gallery
  • The Vecchio Palace
  • Pisa is known for the leaning tower very popular
  • Siena
  • The Church of St. Mary of Grace
  • La Scala
  • Lake Como
  • Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii
  • The Isle of Capri
  • Amalfi Drive
  • Mt. Etna
  • Palermo
  • Taomina
  • Costa Semeralda
  • Lido is known for having it’s own island across the Grand Canal it has a beach resort.

When is the best time travel to Italy? 

April to June temperatures are fairly average it not too hot or too cold to go there, it tends to be less crowded.

Where is the best hotels to stay at in Italy? 

They have a lot of hotels but these are the popular ones

  • Grand Hotel Tremezzo 5-Star
  • Santa Caterina- 5 Star
  • Four Seasons hotel- 5 Star
  • Hotel Spring House- 3 Star
  • La Minerva 4 Star

How to get there? 

  • Airplane
  • Car rental
  • Boat
  • Eurostar Italia is Italy’s fastest train
  • Subway
  • Taxi
  • Bus

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