Archive for January, 2010

Romantic Honeymoon Getaways

Friday, January 29th, 2010

If you’re looking for a romantic place to enjoy your spouse on your honeymoon, look no further the Banyan Tree located in Seychelles, Africa. This place is tucked away in Intendance Bay where you’ll experience a view of the Indian Ocean like no other. It’s a small and cozy place that has only 60 villas and they are situated far from each other to ensure that you and your loved one will enjoy plenty of privacy. The honeymoon package will come with colonial decorations that feature, high sloping ceilings, airy verandas and louvered doors accented with ethnic textiles, to provide a romantic atmosphere. Also, you can relax in your private plunge pool or Jacuzzi or enjoy a drink by the 75-foot pool. Banyan tree also boasts a popular spa, where you can enjoy treatments in open-air pagodas that were installed by the Thai staff. It is a real treat for the soul and body.

The next romantic honeymoon location you may want to consider visiting is the Hayman Island Resort in Hayman Island, Australia. Instead of taking a plane from your wedding to Hayman Island Resort, you have the option of walking to your room from a ceremony on a coral reef. Or you could hold your marriage ceremony at the Stella Maris Chapel that overlooks Whitsunday Passage and other islands. Available activities include relaxing walks in the bushland to a private dinner on your balcony. Also, if you’re seeking a particular atmosphere the penthouses are decorated in Italian, Greek, and Moroccan themes.

Honeymoon Romance by the Water

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

For the first vacation as husband and wife, newlyweds want to go to a place that is romantic and relaxing. Couples want to enjoy getting away from the business of everyday life and enjoy being together at a special place. If you want a once in a lifetime experience there are a lot of honeymoon location that can provide just that. If you stay at any of these following resorts you are sure to come way feeling refreshed and ready to start your new life together as a married couple.

First up is The Setai that is located in Miami, Florida. It has a romantic Latin feel that is in a league of its own. This hotel boasts cool granite, smooth teak, and shimmering silk in the rooms, with views of the ocean. Also, you may treat yourselves at the spa with a flower petal bath inspired by the Balinese royal wedding ceremony or enjoy champagne, crustaceans, and caviar at the bar before heading out to enjoy the world renowned nightlife in Miami.

Another romantic destination for honeymooners is the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa located in Kauai, Hawaii. This is a fabulous newly renovated resort that boasts a 50-acre oceanfront property. There are plenty of things to see and explore here from the natural scenic property to the river-pools, saltwater lagoons, and waterslide. When you arrive, you will get a true feeling of being in paradise. You can enjoy a private dinner on the beach, spectacular views from your room, and a couple’s massage at the spa.

Great Honeymoon Locations

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

A wonderful place for newlyweds to take their honeymoon is the Hyatt Regency Aruba Beach Resort & Casino located in Palm Beach, Aruba. Whether you want an action-filled honeymoon or just want to relax and soak up some sun, this could be the place for you. Aruba is a great destination that offers almost perfect weather and gorgeous beaches. It is a small island that is only 20 miles long and 6 miles wide. But, don’t let that fool you. It is filled with plenty of beaches, nightclubs, restaurants and casinos to entertain even the pickiest honeymooners. During the day the focus is more about relaxing and enjoying the sun at the beautiful beaches, pools and spas. At night, it’s all about action, fun, partying and enjoying the casinos. Also, the resort has a wide variety of foods to offer to please any taste buds. The food selection includes sushi, tapas, and the popular “Fajitas and Rita’s” which features Mexican food and margaritas.

Aloha! Another honeymoon location in paradise is the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai located at The Big Island, Hawaii. This is a very romantic location where newlyweds have the option to relax by the adults-only Palm grove Pool or visit the natural King’s Pond pool before taking off to the spa for a relaxing massage for two. The best honeymoon package includes a rental car, a private dinner on the beach, and a daily breakfast. Also, couples can relax at sunset with a drink at the Beach Tree Bar.

The Best Honeymoon Spots by the Water

Monday, January 25th, 2010

A great honeymoon location by the water is Caneel Bay located in St. John, US Virgin Islands. It sits on the 5,000-acre Virgin Islands National Park and is encircled by seven beaches and provides a variety of pampering and pleasurable activities. For newlyweds, Honeymoon beach is a must see. Some rooms there have ocean views and patios from which you can walk right onto the beach. However, the resort’s most luxurious place is a private cottage. Available activities during the day are relaxing at the beach, scuba diving, kayaking, and yoga classes for couples. The food served here is delicious and the Beach Terrace provides guests with the popular grand buffet on Monday nights with a view of Caneel Beach. The resort also offers complete wedding service where you can get married at the hotel.

Another little slice of honeymoon paradise is the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort located at Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Sitting in a lagoon on the island of Bora Bora, this place offers newlyweds the option of enjoying the post-wedding privacy that is available in a bungalow sitting above the lagoon on tall stilts. A Canoe Breakfast brings food in the morning as breakfast and freshly cut flowers are put into a canoe a delivered to your bungalow. The resort has a variety of entertainment and activities at night, or newlyweds can leave the crowds for a private barbecue for two on a secluded island. Couples can snorkel and enjoy the water while a personal chef makes and island feast served on fine china and linens in the natural beauty of the island.

Romance by the Sea

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Of the entire honeymoon hot spots in the world, one popular place is Camino Real Acapulco Diamante in Acapulco, Mexico. Temperatures there stay in the 80’s all year round, and the warm water is perfect for snorkeling and swimming. If that doesn’t make you want to visit, the prices in Acapulco are very reasonable and can give you an extraordinary honeymoon that will be easy on your bank account. The Camino Real provides nice rooms with a great view of a private beach called Pichilingue Beach. There is also delicious food and many activities to enjoy. At the Camino Real you have easy access to Acapulco’s nightlife at night and the scenic beauty of the beach during the day. And, to top it all off, there are two adults-only pool for a quiet place to escape and enjoy the warm sunshine.

Another beautiful honeymoon place for newlyweds to go is Amankila which is located in Mangiss, Bali, Indonesia. This is an enchanting place that is hidden away on the beautiful island of Bali, Indonesia. Amankila means “peaceful hill”, and is a popular spot that lives up to that name. It overlooks the Lombok Strait in East Bali, and provides visitors with a gorgeous view of the sea and a beautiful three-tiered swimming pool. If you venture away from the resort you can see the islands rich culture that is defined by religious traditions at 10,000 of its temples. If you so wish, you can reserve the Deluxe Pool Suite that will give you your own private pool.

Great Places to Visit in Los Cabos

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Besides the more popular hot spots in Los Cabos are many other nice smaller places to enjoy nightlife. One such bar is Shots Bar. Many say it is a must visit in Cabo San Lucas. You will meet some of the friendliest people you could ever meet. It has a great atmosphere and is in a nice location and the people there really know how to make you feel at home. They make some of the best Margarita’s you will ever taste and you will meet a lot of locals and it doesn’t have a touristy feel to it. One feature of the bar is that guests are allowed to write on the walls and the bar stools adding to the fun. You will also enjoy plenty of entertainment at any time you’re there.

Some call another bar in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico the best kept secret in Cabos. It is the Two for the Road Jazz Spot. It is a small and cozy bar that is large when it comes to music and sound. There you will see and hear hosts Marty on the piano, and Kathy, doing vocals, and Pablo, playing drums, and Marco on the bass. You will enjoy this friendly place with great Jazz music. Marty and Kathy are the main hosts and play great Jazz music with a touch of comedy mixed in. Also, everyone is super friendly and you will probably be on a first name basis with everyone there before you leave. They have a nice assortment of drinks and great dry martinis and cocktails. Although anyone can enjoy this jewel of Cabo, it is more popular with visitors that are over thirty.

Surf & Turf: Have it both ways!

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

In Southern California you can have it both ways all year round. Surf & Turf means just that and from Santa Barbara to San Diego so you can have both: Golf in Santa Barbara at Sandpiper, then hit that waves at Rincon; Play a round at one of Pelican Hills two courses and take in the swells in Newport; Enjoy the track at Monarch Links and surf right there at Salt Creek or head down to Trestles; To finish off your Surf & Turf, head down to Torrey Pines, the scene of the 2008 U.S. Open, and surf first class waves at Black’s, Swamis or Cardiff-by-the-Sea. And, you don’t have to wait until the summer to do it! Southern California offers Surf & Turf all year round. In fact, some of the best surf shows up in the “Winter” and the Santa Anas blow “off shore” providing stellar weather conditions. To have it both ways doesn’ t have to cost an arm and a leg, either. There are plenty of good deals on accomodations very convenient to your journey. So, put put your snow shovel aside and break out the clubs and boards. Have it both ways, come to SoCal for Surf & Turf.

Party Places in Los Cabos

Monday, January 11th, 2010

If you like to party, dance, and have a good time there are a lot of great places to visit in Los Cabos, Mexico. The most popular places there are: Cabo Wabo Cantina, The Giggling Marlin Bar and Grille, El Squid Row, and the Hard Rock Café. Other new additions to the Cabo nightlife scene are Barometro, which is located on the marina sidewalk next to Puerto Paraiso Plaza, Mambo Café Discotheque at El Tesoro Los Cabos Hotel. Mambo Café has live salsa, mambo, and marimba bands for visitors to dance to. Nikki Beach has Lounge music, tasty sushi, and throws parties with a theme that attract beautiful people from all over the world. Passion at the Melia San Lucas, and Zoo Bar and Dance is popular in Vallarta and San Lucas. Many celebrities visit these last two mentioned clubs. They have all day and all night happy hours, interesting people, and play the latest songs and have the best DJs in Cabo.

Zoo Bar and Dance has a little bit of something for everybody. Labeled by some as the supreme party location, the Zoo Bar is always busy with a great party environment. You can let go and have a good time at Zoo Bar. It is a great place to go and it is decorated like the African Savannah. It plays a wide range of music styles that include dance and pop that most of its visitors enjoy and Zoo Bar does of nice of job of keeping their visitors happy.

Night Life In Los Cabos

Friday, January 8th, 2010

There is a popular saying about Los Cabos, Mexico that goes, “what happens in Cabo, stays in Cabo”, probably because at a party place such as this you never know what may happen. The most popular place for nightlife in the 20-mile-long Los Cabos tourist area is the town called Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Lucas also has a neighbor city called San Jose del Cabo. This whole area consists of what is called Los Cabos, which is an area at the southern part of Northwestern Mexico’s long and narrow Baja California peninsula. It is about 1000 miles southeast of San Diego, California.

Every area of Los Cabos has its own unique characteristics, offering visitors a variety of experiences and has something for everyone. The night life in Cabo San Lucas is particularly well known. It is the biggest party spot in the whole Baja California peninsula, and has been labeled Mexico’s Wild Wild West of hedonism.

One good thing about partying in Cabo San Lucas is that going from club to club is easy to do on foot. However, you will need other means of transportation to visit resorts throughout the entire Tourist Corridor. One place for nightlife that is more quiet and sophisticated is San Jose del Cabo, which can help visitors to enjoy the more subdued side of Los Cabos. But if you want to visit Cabo San Lucas to enjoy Cabo’s three most popular clubs which are: Cabo Wabo Cantina, El Squid Roe, and The Giggling Marlin.

Cabo San Lucas Nightlife

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

At the end of the night in Cabo San Lucas, many partiers wind up at Squid Roe. However, not everyone begins there, since it doesn’t open until 10 p.m. and visitors don’t start arriving until about midnight. So, before the throng gathers at Squid Roe there are other popular places to go and have a good time in Cabo. At first thought going to the office in Cabo San Lucas doesn’t sound too inviting, but The Office there is a lot different than what you may be used to where you’re from. At The Office in Cabo there’s no desk, telephone, clients, co-workers, or boss. And you’re only office chair is a chair in the sand with buckets of iced beer at your side and waiters all too anxious to refill your next drink and encourage you to take a shot and mix a margarita in your mouth. Needless to say, you probably won’t get much work done this day at The Office.

Right next door to The Office is Mang’s and BillyGan’s, so you can take your pick for your afternoon drinking place. Most people, however, will be next door soaking up the sun at the Melina Hotel’s pool. This pool has a swim-up bar and is obviously Melina’s main attraction. It has a European style to it with cool music, a great atmosphere, and bungalows along the edge of the pool. At night it becomes a popular site for locals to gather and party.