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3 Vows to be Unique 8 Air Tahiti Nui 10 Secrets Resorts & Spas 12 ME Cancun EDITOR Lauren Flowers 14 Dreams Resorts & Spas CUSTOM PUBLISHING MANAGER Michaela Haberer 16 Bolongo Bay Beach Resort DESIGNER Alissa R. Williams VICE PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Bob Sullivan 17 Palladium Hotels & Resorts PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Robert Brai PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Michele Garth 18 Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa PRODUCTION SPECIALIST Lisa Gonzales 20 Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort For comments, suggestions or questions, write to [email protected]. 22 Real Resorts

NORTHSTAR Travel Media, LLC 24 Meliá Caribe Tropical 100 Lighting Way, 2nd Floor Secaucus, NJ 07094 201-902-2000 26 Sandals www.travelweekly.com 30 Beaches Resorts To inquire about advertising in Travel Weekly’s Weddings, Honeymoons and Romance guide, contact Bruce Shulman, Associate Publisher: 36 Rendezvous 561-799 -1788, or [email protected]. 40 Riviera Maya Material in this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission. ©2010 by NORTHSTAR Travel Media, LLC 42 SandBar — Anguilla All rights reserved. Trademark TRAVEL WEEKLY used under license from NORTHSTAR Travel 43 Excellence Group Luxury Resorts Media, LLC Printed in USA ffianced travelers sorting through the many luxurious, all-inclusive wedding Natural Beauty packages and seductive honeymoon destinations may be pressed to find that irreplaceable Environmental wonders provide one-of-a-kind locations for A ceremony site needed to make their experience special. With uncountable locations, ranging couples looking for a place to call their own. Draped in native from the most adventurous and rare to the beautiful and quaint, couples can find unique spots to beauty, these sites expose outdoor marvels to create exchange wedding vows during their destination wedding. These locations can yield breathtaking views picturesque wedding ceremonies. One with nature, your and incomparable settings that guests will revere and photographs will boast for years to come. clients can unite their love at such places as the Botanical Gardens in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Altos de Chavón A desired location can disrupt or aid the flow of a ceremony. Therefore, it is important to not only encourage your clients to in the Dominican Republic and Dunn’s River Falls in . find a location that speaks to them, but also a resort that can assist them in this process. While your clients are planning their These, along with other numerous striking, outdoor settings, destination weddings, here are a few unique ceremony location ideas and venues that will make their journey worth the trek. offer couples the beauty of the at the price of a conventional ceremony.

Historic Authenticity St. Vincent’s Botanical Gardens, located on the northern Consider historic churches, castles and landmarks for couples outskirts of Kingstown, represent one of the oldest, if not the looking to add some history to their own. History buffs can oldest, in the Western Hemisphere. Offering couples a mix of celebrate their vows at sites that will provide historical historic and cultural significance in concurrence with approxi- significance to this ritual and dictate an ambiance for the mately 20 acres of lush vegetation; these gardens present entire wedding. Locations, such as the Rose Hall in Jamaica an attractive ceremony site amid the rare species of plants. and Bluebeard’s Castle in St. Thomas, provide couples with St. Vincent and the Grenadines offer small, boutique hotels illustrious settings of architectural prowess. perfect for destination weddings. Contact island resorts to check the assistance of on-site wedding coordinators during Rose Hall, built in 1770, is a famous plantation that offers the planning of this undeniably unique ceremony. both intimate and lavish ceremony settings along the beachside, emerald lawns and nearby, jungle waterfall in Dunn’s River Falls tops the list as one of the world’s most St. James, Jamaica. Most popular for vow exchange is the Rose Hall beautiful waterfalls. This tremendous location in , historic Rose Hall Great House, best known for the legend of Jamaica is a natural wonder that attracts natives and visitors the white witch and as the subject of numerous gothic novels. wedding packages offered by Royal Occasions by Royal Ocean alike. Equipped with a wedding gazebo and amenities for a Cinnamon Hill Great House, also in Rose Hall, is another Events Inc., which uses this castle as a drop-off point to subsequent reception, these vows, amongst the ecological wedding destination and once the home of Johnny and June exchange vows before heading back out to sea. wonder, are promised to be spectacular. Have clients stay at Carter Cash. Couples can create their storybook wedding with nearby resorts, such as Sandals Dunn’s River Villaggio Golf wedding packages and accommodations offered at Rose Hall Resort & Spa, for a way to continue the scenic celebration. by the nearby The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Hilton’s Rose Hall Resort & Spa, The Palmyra Resort & Spa, and Fern Tree, Priceless History Altos de Chavón is an option in La Romana, Dominican The Spa at Half Moon. Know history buffs that Republic, for couples looking for a religious ceremony with can’t afford to go far? architectural grandeur. Built as a center of culture for the Bluebeard’s Castle, located in the town of Charlotte Amalie, people of the Dominican Republic, Altos de Chavón is a Send your clients to Portland, provides an unforgettable view overlooking the St. Thomas recreation of a 16th-century Mediterranean village. This village Oregon, where they’ll find a harbor. With roots dating back to the 1600’s, this national maintains charming buildings and handcrafted pathways. multitude of picturesque wedding historic landmark, named after the infamous pirate, offers It is also the home of the Catholic church of St. Stanislaus, wedding services atop the secluded hilltop it sits on. For a locations, or suggest Williamsburg, where wedding ceremonies can be held. Resorts located in complete celebration, your clients can purchase one of the Virginia, for a step back in La Romana, such as Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa, couple 18th-century style. well as post-ceremony reception sites.

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As the international airline of Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui has been developing tourism and trade from key world markets to the islands of Tahiti for more than 10 years. The airline provides high-quality flights for the people of French Polynesia, while upholding its continued mission of being the first choice of its travelers.

As the leading airline serving the South Pacific, Air Tahiti Nui’s modern fleet of Airbus A-340s, exceptional in-cabin service and lush amenities have earned it recognition as the number Air Tahiti Nui has partnerships with the industry’s leading one airline in the region by Skytrax for the past seven, straight travel agencies and tour operators and is the preferred years. With up to 14 non-stop flights per week, Air Tahiti Nui airline of Ensemble and Virtuoso. The airline sells through provides clients with convenient departure and arrival times, operators, such as Classic Vacations, Islands Escapes by as well as easy connections to Tahiti’s famous outer islands, Goway, Pacific Holidays, Pleasant Holidays, Stella Travel, such as Bora Bora and Moorea. In addition to this, the airline Tahiti Legends and Travel Impressions. Additionally, it has a services travel to France with daily, non-stop flights to Paris long-standing relationship with Paul Gauguin Cruises Charles De Gaulle Airport. and Princess Cruises.

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As part of the Meliá All-Inclusive group of hotels, Meliá Caribe Honeymoon Suite Tropical sets the standard for all-inclusive luxury at a value in Punta Cana. Over the last few years, Punta Cana has become the beach lover’s capital in the Caribbean. Located on the eastern shores of La Altagracia, the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic, Meliá Caribe Tropical boasts a simply spectacular beach – only one of the resort’s many impressive features. The resort includes over a dozen restaurants to choose from, providing guests with a wide variety of interna- tional dining experiences during their stay. With a world-class golf course right across the street, an exciting casino and the most thrilling activities in Punta Cana, Meliá Caribe Tropical is the perfect choice for a romantic getaway. Guests seeking Dominican Republic, and three and a half hours, 121 miles, their own private piece of paradise can purchase one of the from Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. hotel’s wedding and special occasion packages, as well as visit the YHI Spa or partake in the ongoing entertainment offered. For more information on Meliá Caribe Tropical, call 1-800-33-MELIA or visit www.meliacaribetropical.com. Gabi Club

Something for Everyone Meliá Caribe Tropical’s amenities include: All-inclusive resort Luxurious rooms & suites Royal service suites Cable TV In-room safe Private balcony or terrace CD player Four commissionable wedding & Honeymoon packages to choose from Coffee maker Internet access ($) Embrace the world’s most luxurious all-inclusive resort experience. Offering exquisite cuisine, pampering spas, lavish Meliá Caribe Tropical is the perfect destination to host large, accommodations and utterly pampering personalized service in the world’s most spectacular oceanfront locations. family weddings, as well as a continued celebration of romance Along with the spectacular beach, the resort features even more facilities, including: The Pure Freedom to Just Be with honeymoon or anniversary stays. The site boasts 10 Swimming pools spectacular beach and lush garden locations with wedding 13 Restaurants and 14 bars Lushly Appointed Suites • World Class Cuisine • YHI Spa • Royal Service gazebos suitable for cocktail parties, dinners and more. Gabi Beach, Chill-out Beach Club Meeting & convention center features butler service and Private Pool & Beach Areas with Bali Beds & Valet Business center Service (exclusively for adults) • Customized Wedding & Honeymoon Packages Meliá Caribe Tropical is located 20 minutes, 12 miles, Gift shop and boutique Tennis courts from Punta Cana International Airport, an hour and a half, Video arcade 56 miles, from La Romana, the third largest city in the Flintstone’s Land for kids Contact your tour operator, call 888.741.5600 or visit www.PARADISUS.COM

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Sandals Resorts, the leader in Caribbean destination Of course, all of the extraordinary amenities offered by weddings, has embarked on an exciting new partnership Sandals are available to the happy couple and their guests. for couples looking to tie the knot. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Accommodations range from lavish, butler-serviced suites and founder and Chairman of Sandals, and Martha Stewart, villas to ocean- and garden-view rooms. America’s expert in fine living, have partnered together to Sandals has perfected the art of “anytime dining” with as many as 11 restaurants per resort, offering regional cuisine from around the world. Guests in Sandals’ most exclusive suites can even have their butlers arrange romantic candlelight dinners on the beach, in the garden, by the pool or on the suite’s terrace.

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Weddings by Martha Stewart. Together, it’s a team of experts natural linen as wedding Flutter of Romance Reception that make any wedding a dream come true. accents. Couples are of- fered the choice of a pale Beautiful Beginnings Ceremony green cake topped with a white camellia or cupcakes topped with small green cymbidium orchids.

Flutter of Romance A joyous and playful spirit arises in soft sensuous shades of pink amidst the flourish of a whimsical but- terfly motif in a flight of fantasy. Island Paradise The vibrant colors of a Caribbean isle with gorgeous orchids Cake from Vision in White Theme Themed Weddings Pretty butterflies add a touch of whimsy to menus and place in magenta, pink, orange and yellow evoke a romantic feel of Each day, millions rely on Martha Stewart’s refined style and cards, as well as top the pale pink cake (or round mini-cakes). tropical opulence. Gorgeous orchids of this color palette are practical know-how to guide them in every aspect of fine Beautiful Beginnings The bouquet, boutonniere and centerpieces are made up of found in the bouquet, while natural wood trays filled with living. Her creative vision is the foundation for an expansive A free ceremony* in an enchanting setting of white with pink and fuchsia roses and magenta orchids. tropical fruits and bright blooms serve as centerpieces. The multi-media portfolio that also includes the essential bridal magenta cymbidium orchids creates a beautiful beginning for cake (or square mini-cakes) is trimmed with rattan-pattern resource, Martha Stewart Weddings. Now, Martha Stewart a happily ever after. This wedding theme consist of a sweet fondant and fresh orchids. brings her signature to Caribbean dream weddings with six, magenta dendrobium orchid bouquet and boutonniere, a Seaside Serenade Bouquet carefully crafted wedding themes. The icing on the cake is table for four with crisp linens and a lovely centerpiece, and a Vision in White the new collection of wedding cakes created by pastry expert two-tier, white fondant cake decorated with magenta A sweet celebration to cherish for a lifetime, this classic Wendy Kromer-Schell, designed to accent each of the Sandals dendrobium orchids. white wedding takes on a dreamy quality with eyelets and delicate lace gracing every detail. Delicate white orchids and Chic and Natural gladiolas make up the bouquet. Couples are offered their Soothing and organic choice of an elegant white cake or cupcakes, both decorated island elements, such as with doily accents. white and green orchids, meld with natural linens Seaside Serenade to create a tranquil and A sweet lullaby of sea breezes beckons in an island oasis modern setting as fresh inspired by the sun, sand and surf. Exchange vows under a as love’s first bloom. bamboo ceremony arch and enjoy a reception at a table set This package includes with seashell, coral and sand accents. Couples can choose white and green orchids, from an aqua fondant cake with white coral accents or polished black river cupcakes topped with white sugar seashells. stones, vibrant green moss and touches of Chic & Natural table setting

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Beaches Resorts ® family ties: A Meaningful Moment for the Whole Family For Honeymoons, To share the special day with your friends and the entire family, Friends and family can stay at Beaches after the wedding Recommend The Ultimate we recommend Beaches Resorts, created by Sandals for for experiences that are memorable, too. There’s the everyone. A Beaches Wedding by Martha Stewart is the perfect award-winning Red Lane® Spa, unlimited scuba diving, land LOVE NEST and water sports, and exciting off- Island Paradise Ceremony property excursions to delight and entertain everyone before and after the wedding.

At Beaches, younger guests can take advantage of all the incredible activities offered for children of all ages, from water parks and Caribbean Adventure with Seasame Street® to the ultra-cool DJ Scratch Academies® and Xbox 360® game garages. Parents can also rediscover romance with time to themselves, whether it’s sipping on mojitos in the pool or enjoying a candlelight

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way for the whole family, including children, to take advantage Millionaire Suites at of the truly magnificent tropical settings. A sunset wedding on Sandals Regency La Toc in St. Lucia the beach in is simply unforgettable, as is an Oceanside ceremony in Turks & Caicos. When getting married means SANDALS RESORTS HAS ALWAYS TAKEN ROMANCE TO HEART uniting two families, Beaches can create a one-of-a-kind As the resorts made for love, Sandals has become synonymous with ceremony involving children that makes them feel truly a part honeymooning in paradise. Set on the Caribbean’s best beaches, each of its 14 resorts has its own distinctive spirit and all are fabulously romantic. Since of the wedding, transforming “I do” into “We do.” newlyweds have their own ideas for their perfect honeymoon, Sandals has created ® ® a wide variety of suites to fulfi ll every possible dream. At Sandals, Love Nest the luxury included honeymoon Luxury Suites are so much more they are an unforgettable experience. 30 ADVERTISEMENT JAMAICA • ANTIGUA • ST. LUCIA • BAHAMAS THE LUXURY SUITES OF SANDALS encircled with luxury RONDOVALSUITES Created in the true spirit of romance, these suites gratify the senses with details like plush terry robes, hand-embroidered Egyptian cotton duvets, plasma Honeymooners who want something totally with plunge pools TVs, and many with private pools. Separate sitting areas with sumptuous décor exotic can’t make a better choice than a welcome repose, inviting honeymooners to gaze into each other’s eyes. Only Sandals Rondoval with a Plunge Pool. provides divine pleasures like mahogany four-poster beds and Carrera marble baths. These are dramatic, freestanding circular suites with a soaring 20-foot ceiling found at both Sandals Grande Antigua and Sandals Grande St. Lucian. Cool breezes and warm sun…they’re the raison d’être for a Caribbean honeymoon; so your clients will enjoy both in their private plunge pool or take an outdoor rain shower without at your beck & call BUTLERSERVICE a cloud in the sky. They will adore the cool feel of the travertine marble ooring that runs throughout and the decadence of a spa While every resort has a thousand and one entertainments, bath with whirlpool tub and sea glass shower. A custom marble bar newlyweds need never entertain the thought of leaving their always offers plentiful celebration, and their butler will no doubt add suite. All of Sandals’ top-tiered suites include the services to the mix with a drink created just for them. It’s an understatement of a personal butler certi ed by the Guild of Professional to say these suites are luxurious; they can only be called perfect. English Butlers, purveyors to the elite. Always within reach via a personal butler cell phone, the butler will attend to everything from serving tropical drinks on the beach to drawing scented baths. With the service of a personal butler, honeymooners will only have to think about each other.

Unexpected touches include:* specialTOUCHES • A honeymoon concierge • A butler who prepares an Luxurious with refi ned on hand to ful ll all aromatic bath requests amenities, all Love Nest • Sumptuous breakfast-in-bed Suites offer special • A welcome bottle of chilled on the  rst blissful morning sparkling wine at Sandals complimentary touches just for honeymooners. • “Love” petals scattered across your king-size bed *Must register your clients as honeymooners. THE LUXURY SUITES OF SANDALS THE LUXURY SUITES OF SANDALS

PROMISING A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES Sandals has a unique talent for understanding just what honeymooners want the pinnacle of perfection – and then giving them so much more than they expect. That’s why you can count on Sandals for a flawless SUNSET OCEANBLUFFSUITES honeymoon adventure that is truly unforgettable and completely carefree. As the beginning of married life, a Sandals honeymoon sets the tone for a new life together full of heartfelt memories. When your clients arrive at Sandals, not with plunge pools only does their honeymoon begin – so does an experience beyond their wildest dreams that promises to last forever.

Throughout the Caribbean, magnifi cent cliff-side the allure of water at villas are the refuge of celebrities who desire the THE SWIM-UP SUITES most rare of luxuries: true seclusion. If your clients want to spend their honeymoon like one of these celebrities, Few things are as enchanting as water they can at Sandals Regency La Toc in St. Lucia. Here, and for those who want its magic to be part of their Sunset Ocean Bluff Suites with Pools have been created honeymoon, Sandals has created the Swim-Up Suites to appeal to honeymooners who also want uninterrupted of Sandals Negril and Sandals Royal Caribbean. They privacy. Edging a dramatic bluff, these one and two-story are certain to surprise with their ability to rede ne luxury suites each feature a sumptuously-appointed living room altogether. Gracious sitting areas open directly onto the that opens onto a private sun deck with its own plunge pool edge of a gently  owing lagoon where your clients can where they can sip Chardonnay and take in breathtaking unwind on a chaise in their own private wading pool. ocean views. A Sunset Ocean Bluff Suite is the height of Retractable Plantation-style louver doors open to invite luxury, and their honeymoon shouldn’t be any different. cool breezes, views of the ocean and the lagoon pool into the suite. British Colonial furnishings of mahogany and woven seagrass lend a sense of island ease, while a private sanctuary details such as German designer xtures and onyx VILLASUITES with countertops impart a spirit of contemporary elegance. plunge pools With a free- owing open  oor plan, these suites are open to every romantic possibility. Imagine a tropical villa with every conceivable luxury. The answer to this dream can be found at Sandals Grande Antigua and Sandals Negril. Measuring up to 1,400 square feet, these magni cent villas open onto an extremely private patio with a zero-entry pool, stone whirlpool, lanai, and outdoor shower. Inside, experience every re nement from French-polished hardwood furnishings to plasma TVs. But who has time for TV, when honeymooners have each other?

the epitome of luxury MILLIONAIRESUITES For those who want the ultimate honeymoon, there are the Millionaire Suites at Sandals Regency La Toc in St. Lucia. Dramatically perched at the summit of the resort’s Sunset Ocean Bluff enclave, these freestanding villas include separate bedroom and living areas with fully retractable glass “walls” opening onto the island’s best ocean views – uninterrupted for a full 180 degrees. With its own exotic

in nity pool and an oversized stone whirlpool, they will be catered to ® ® and spoiled – and always feel on top of the world. the luxury included honeymoon Whatever suite they choose, it will suit their most extraordinary honeymoon fantasies perfectly. For more information on Love Nest Luxury Suites and the complete Sandals honeymoon experience, call your Tour Operator or 1-877-SANDALS or visit sandals.com. Unique Vacations, Inc. is the worldwide representative for Sandals Resorts. Rendezvous

Rendezvous, a boutique hotel for couples, offers a sanctuary To make celebrations even more special, Rendezvous can The Holiday For Romantics from the pressures of life and serves as a reminder to couples arrange for a chilled bottle of sparkling wine to be awaiting of what brought them together. Nestled on the stunning guests’ arrival, breakfast in bed one morning, or a special Malabar beach, it is the perfect destination for a Caribbean night in with chilled wine and chocolate dipped fruits. Created By Romantics. wedding and honeymoon. So many couples dream of marrying Whatever couples desire, Rendezvous can arrange it. with the sand between their toes and the backdrop of the So whether guests are visiting to get married, enjoy their Caribbean Sea, and Rendezvous offers just that. No other honeymoon or anniversary, or simply relax, Rendezvous resort is quite like Rendezvous, since it is the first all-inclusive remains the perfect vacation. boutique hotel in the world dedicated specifically to couples.

Rendezvous is a truly gentle, tranquil escape from all that jars couples and separates them in the real world. Everything provided to do is geared toward the desires, preferences, and special wants and needs of the visiting couple. Rendezvous offers the ultimate luxurious accommodation, one of the best Great couples have finally found their rightful place in the sun at Rendezvous beach locations in the Caribbean, and a great selection of in St. Lucia - the island voted the most beautiful in the Caribbean. activities and facilities. Rendezvous is the first and only boutique hotel for couples anywhere. Guests looking to chill out and lay low will be accommodated We create every opportunity for you to celebrate your unique bond, including a complimentary wedding ceremony where we take care of the cost accordingly, while guests looking to be active, are offered www.theromanticholiday.com and all the details. some of the best water sports and activities on the island, To learn more about Rendezvous, visit such as golf, yoga and scuba diving. www.theromanticholiday.com or call 1-800-544-2883. Two miles of stunning white sand beach, glorious food and drink, first-class accommodation, a full programme of land and water sports are all complimentary. You think of nothing but your two hearts’ desires as you capture an idyllic time in an idyllic place. Getting the Basics Right Rendezvous can help couples by assisting To find out how you can marry in paradise, please call 1 800 544 2883. them in organizing the wedding prior to their arrival. At Rendezvous, if you stay for a minimum of seven nights in a Verandah Suite, your wedding is free.

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