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Honeymoon packages & resort specials for Bora Bora, Moorea & Tahiti

By Linda | Published July 29, 2010 | Posted in Tahiti & Fiji

A lot of attention has been drawn to the resorts and islands of Tahiti with the filming of the Bachelorette, but not every couple has the budget to honeymoon in an overwater bungalow on Bora Bora.  So here are some of the best values, resort specials and honeymoon packages for the South Pacific -

The  Bora Bora Pearl Resort offers one free night and breakfast daily with every 4 night stay.  This is one of my all time favorite resorts and every room category has something extra special.  The garden bungalows have a private plunge pool.  The beach bungalows have a private courtyard with Jacuzzi and outdoor shower.  And the fabulous overwater bungalows offer stairs from the deck into the clear, warm, shimmering lagoon filled with brightly colored tropical fish and turquoise water.

The Hilton Moorea and Bora Bora Nui  have some great deals going and I recently combined the two islands for an 8 night package including air and an overwater bungalow for under $7K total for two.  The final episode of the Bachelorette was filmed almost exclusively at the Bora Bora Nui so the location obviously has the romantic ambiance and beautiful settings for a very special honeymoon.

The Sofitel Resorts offer free breakfast and dinner with a 4 night stay on Moorea or Bora Bora and if you stay 8 nights in any combination of Softel Resorts you’ll get a bonus night on Tahiti.  The Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora  is widely considered the best resort on Moorea and is located on a gorgeous beach with beautifully remodeled garden, beach and overwater bungalows.  My personal favorite is the beach bungalow with more space, more privacy and great views.

Besides catching a great resort special another way to stretch your Bora Bora vacation budget is to dine at a local restaurant.   A couple of favorites include Matira Beach, about a 15 minute walk from the Sofitel, where a popular lunch of kabobs, beer and fries runs about $20.  Or try Le Bounty for a dinner of pizza, pasta or fondue for around $25.

And remember, most non motorized watersports in Tahiti are free.  So you can enjoy snorkeling, sailing, canoeing and kayaks to your heart’s content.  Speaking of hearts…. the secluded white sand beaches and romantic sunsets are free too!

Please call or email linda@totemtravel.com if you need help planning your South Pacific vacation. I am a Tahiti, Fiji and South Pacific island specialist and would love to help you find the perfect spot for your romantic getaway!

Island Routes offers tours & activities at Sandals & Beaches Resorts

By Sandi | Published July 23, 2010 | Posted in Caribbean


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As a Preferred Sandals and Beaches travel agency, we know all the specials and help a lot of couples and families see the Caribbean.  However, no vacation or all inclusive honeymoon would be complete without taking advantage of one or more of the Island Routes tours.  Island Routes has compiled a series of tours they like to call the “Best of the Best”.  Do you enjoy a leisurely bus tour, or are you more adventuresome and want to do a little zip-lining, or ride the Jamaican Bobsleds?

One of the most popular tours in Jamaica is the Zip Line, or Canopy Tour.  Enjoy soaring through the trees on a system of harnesses and pulleys through the jungle canopy.  You will not only have a bird’s eye view of the beautiful landscape, but you may also get a glimpse of the Caribbean Sea!

Horseback riding on the beach is fun for everyone.  Your ride will take you along the remains of 2 of the oldest sugar estates on the island, while your guide explains the flora and fauna native to this area.  The most fun though comes when your horse gallops through the surf!  Be sure to wear your swimsuit, because you will get wet, but it’s such fun you won’t care!

Up for some river rafting?  This is an adventure for the whole family!  The White River Valley is a garden paradise, but the real adventure lies in the White River, with the challenging rapids and mystical lagoons.

Deep sea fishing is another of the adventures that can give you that one-in-a-lifetime experience. These are the same waters Ernest Hemmingway spent his days.  Think of the fish stories you can tell back home when you bring in that Blue Marlin or King Fish!!

Swimming with the dolphins has become a very popular vacation inclusion.  Jamaica is no exception!    Dolphin Cove in the Ocho Rios area allows you to play with, kiss and even be pulled about, by the beautiful bottlenose dolphins.  If you prefer to be a spectator, that’s good too!  You can watch the dolphins showing off and you can also take in the Shark Show!

These excursions are available from all Sandals Resorts, but they are most accessible and convenient from the resorts in Ocho Rios: Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, Beaches Boscobel and Royal Plantation. 

On the unspoiled South Coast of Jamaica, at Sandals Whitehouse, you might do a River and Rum adventure.  As you might imagine you will tour the Appleton Rum Estate, and do a Black River Safari, but the highlight is YS Falls.  This beautiful waterfall is yours to enjoy!  Not just to look at, but to cavort in the cascades!

If you’re considering a stay on the 7 mile Negril Beach and staying at Sandals Negril, Beaches Sandy Bay or Beaches Negril, how about an ATV Safari? Adults and teens alike will love this adventure.  On your very own four-wheel ATV you will journey deep into the countryside on twisting pathways that wind beneath the dense jungle canopy.  Included is a stop for refreshments and to enjoy the amazing views of the Caribbean Sea, while you listen to your guide enlighten you with the history of the Negril region.  A not to miss part of this tour is swimming in the secluded private pool carved from sheer rock!

If you need help choosing the best Sandals or Beaches Resort for your honeymoon or all inclusive family vacation, please send me an email or give me a call and if one of these excursions sounds good to you, I am happy to help you reserve your adventure! sandi@totemtravel.com (425) 821 4100 or (800) 321-7907

Excellence Riviera Maya, adults’ only, all-inclusive beach resort

By Sandi | Published July 11, 2010 | Posted in Mexico


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Riviera Maya is one of the most beautiful areas of Mexico and is fast becoming THE vacation destination of Mexico.  Along with great beaches, beautiful resorts, and fun shopping experiences at the 5th Avenue shops in Playa Del Carmen, many activities are readily available, too.  Para sailing, jet skiing, swim with dolphins, swimming the cenotes (underground rivers) and deep sea fishing are just a few of the options.

One of the many resorts in Riviera Maya is the Excellence Riviera Maya, located Puerto Morelos area, about 20-30 minutes from Cancun Airport.  Excellence Riviera Maya is an adults’ only, all-inclusive beach resort, which caters to couples, so an excellent choice for a wedding and/or honeymoon.  Excellence features 8 restaurants, which require no reservations, and 10 bars, 6 swimming pools and 5 outdoor Jacuzzis.

If that’s not enough, non-motorized waters ports are included in your resort package:  windsurfing, sailing, sea kayaking, water aerobic and water polo!   If land activities are more your cup of tea, don’t worry, there are plenty of those too.  Yoga, basketball, bicycling, billiards and a fully equipped fitness center are available to keep you in shape.  After those 8 restaurants you may need it!!

A full-service, world class spa is, at an extra charge, is available to assist you in attaining complete relaxation and to massage away all those achy muscles.  Isn’t that what a vacation is for?

Wedding packages, which include an on-site wedding coordinator who will take care of all of the details for you, are available.  Whether you are planning an elaborate ceremony, with a large reception, or a small private affair, with just a few close friends and family, Excellence can accommodate you and your bridal party.

Accommodations at Excellence Riviera Maya are all Jr. Suites, and include marble bathrooms with jetted tubs, a stocked mini bar, a 4 poster bed, robes and slippers, and a Secret Box for room service.  The Secret Box is a small opening in your wall, which has a door on both sides.  This allows your room service waiter to slip your drinks and/or food into the box without disturbing you.  The waiter just rings the bell to let you know your order has been delivered!  This is, obviously, one of my favorite features!

If a wedding, honeymoon, or a couples retreat is on your travel agenda, please send me an email, or give me a call at (425) 821-4100 or (800) 321-7907 and we’ll get the ball rolling!

-Sandi

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