What We’re Watching
Here are our Top 10 Programs of the week:
1. Spa and Sea – The Caves Spa in Jamaica
2. Rainforest Adventure – El Yunque, Puerto Rico
3. Jamaican Sundown – Rick’s Cafe in Negril
4. Two if by sea – High Seas Private Excursion, Bahamas
5. Swim with the Fishes – DePalm Island, Aruba
6. Panama Hats – El Galpon Shop, Puerto Rico
7. MAD for Creativity – Museum of Arts and Design, New York
8. Best Tressed – Devachan Spa and Departure Lounge, NY
9. Sea Smarts – Dolphin Quest, Bermuda
10. Love Vegas – Las Vegas Weddings
Click on Voyage.tv to see more of our exciting programming.
Modern Bride’s 50 World’s Best Honeymoon Destinations
Modern Bride, a magazine by the publishers of Vogue and Glamour, has put together a comprehensive list of the world’s 50 best honeymoon destinations for their Aug/Sept issue. Several of the spots are covered in Voyage’s current programming on voyage.tv. The list even singles out many of the same luxury properties that producers scouted and filmed months ago. Two of the properties, Jade Mountain in St Lucia and The Crane in Barbados have already been covered on this blog.
Some video of the particularly noteworthy: Marriott Aruba Resort & Stellaris Casino, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, Ti Kaye Village, Sandals Grande St Lucian, Sands at Grace Bay, Round Hill, Sandals Negril, Bucuti Beach Resort, In high-definition, brought to you by Voyage TV.
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The list also includes Bermuda and names three properties Voyage crews are currently filming – The Reefs, Fairmont Southampton and Cambridge Beaches. Stay tuned for that footage. Leaving no stone unturned, the editors were sure to slip in micro-lists of expert tips and an amazing level of detail throughout the 23 page spread. For example, in groups of 5 – Best Hotel Brands, Best Spas, Best Private Plunge Pools, Best Beds, Ultimate Ecoresorts. Or in 10s – Top Snorkeling & Diving, Culture, Adventure, Nightlife, Food & Wine. On newsstands until Aug 24.
Ritz Carlton Mexico & Caribbean Offer Complimentary Weddings
We received the following tweet from @lovetripper on Twitter. Then we called the Ritz Carlton — This is for real!
Complimentary Weddings Offered at The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Caribbean & Mexico
The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Caribbean & Mexico have announced an incredible offer for couples looking for a luxurious wedding in a tropical setting and the chance to spend time with family and friends. The offer includes a complimentary wedding ceremony as well as a complimentary three-night first anniversary stay when booking a destination wedding on the Reconnect® package.
The Reconnect® Package: Reconnect is an exclusive package that allows wedding guests to spend time with family and friends while discovering the myriad experiences at each of the Ritz-Carlton Caribbean & Mexico hotels and resorts. Reconnect includes:
• Nightly accommodations
• Daily breakfast for two
• A $100 daily resort credit- for use at F & B outlets, Spas and for recreation activities.
When booking a wedding on the Reconnect package at The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Caribbean & Mexico, for a minimum of three nights and twenty-five rooms or more, couples will receive a complimentary wedding ceremony and three-night stay for their first anniversary, redeemable at any of five hotels:
* The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun
* The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
* The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica
* The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
* The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino
The Complimentary Wedding: The complimentary wedding ceremony is applicable to wedding events booked from April 1 – June 30, 2009 and held from May 1 – December 20, 2009 and includes:
• Ceremony Location
• Wedding Specialist
• Wedding Concierge
• Minister
• Signature Bouquet
• Signature Boutonniere
• Signature Location Décor
Complimentary Anniversary Stay: Why settle for the traditional first anniversary gift of paper — when that paper could be a certificate for a complimentary three-night second honeymoon for the two of you! You can plan a second honeymoon at the hotel where you wed or celebrate by exploring another Ritz-Carlton in the region–the choice is yours.
Rates: Reconnect rates for Spring/Summer 2009 run from May 1 – October 31, 2009 and start at:
* The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun: from $369
* The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica: from $259
* The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman: from $399
* The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino: from $399
* The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas: from $439
Rates are valid per room, per night, based on double occupancy, exclusive of taxes, gratuities, resort fees, and other charges; do not apply to groups; and cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer and rates are based on availability. Advance reservations required.
For more information:
* call (786) 470-3400
* visit www.ritzcarlton.com
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