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5 Things that you “Must do “ When you go to Jamaica
5 Things that you “Must do “ When you go to Jamaica
1. Eat a Jamaican Beef Patty
2. Eat some Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken @ Scotchies
3. Climb Dunn’s River falls
4. Learn some Patois “Ya Mon! “
5. Spend at least 1 day by the beach relaxing and doing nothing !
| Book an inclusive motorcoach tours with Central Holidays & save- Red or White
Your only concern on an inclusive tour should be which wine to choose !
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The Central Holidays difference
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More for your dollar with a Central Holidays inclusive motorcoach tour to Italy. you'll be getting the best value.
Due to high demands of our motorcoach escorted tours, we have increased our guaranteed departures from August to October, 2011.
Centrally Located Hotels
Taxi rides add up. If you're booking a tour with hotels located on the outskirts of the city, consider that an average taxi is $30 to town each way. Our hotels are centrally located.
Authentic Restaurants
There's a difference of about $18 per meal, per person, between a hotel and a restaurant. More importantly, you'll maximize your experience when they enjoy meals in a lively restaurant. Central Holidays' clients dine at authentic restaurants.
Complimentary Wine, Mineral Water & Cappuccino
The cost of a cappuccino, wine and mineral water ad d up to about $27 per person a day. Drinks with meals are included with Central Holidays' tours.
Entrance Fees
Fees can average $20 per entrance, per person. Avoid surprises with hidden costs once you're on your journey. Entrance fees are included with a Central Holidays tour.
A Richer Experience
Wineries, balsamic vinegar, Prosciutto di Parma ham factories and much more with our excursions. Central Holidays takes you beyond the city tours to discover the heart and soul of Italy!
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Call us to book your Italy motorcoach tour - 512-388-6526
| Bridal Extravaganza June 12, 2011 Free ticket for the Bride
| Austin Bridal Expo  FREE Admission for
Pre-Registered Brides!
This is your opportunity to meet in person Austin's premiere wedding professionals! So, why should you attend the AustinWeddingmall.com Bridal Expo? Here are just a few reasons:
Find Great Ideas.
Chances are you will see things at the Bridal Expo for your wedding and reception that you never even thought of before! Today everybody wants to make their wedding unique and special. We promise you will find great ideas that will make your special day one to remember!
See the Latest in Bridal Fashion.
Try on everything from designer gowns to custom made dresses. You won't have any trouble finding just the right bridal dress from some of the city's best Bridal Shops.
Let Your 5 Senses be the Decision Maker!
Taste samples of wedding cakes and gourmet catering, smell the flowers from one of many local florists, touch and feel wedding invitations for your special day, listen to music from both DJ's and live musicians, see over 100 displays and meet wedding professionals from across the city!
http://austin.txweddingmall.com/vendors/bridalexpo/
| Year in Review by a destination wedding bride- Moon Palace Cancun, Mexico by Ldools 01/31/2011
We couldn't have come across Michelle and Vacations in Paradise at a more perfect time. From the very beginning we knew we wanted to do a destination wedding. After going to many sites and trying several 'online' destination wedding services, we felt more confused then helped. And since our guests were coming from all over the country we needed to find someone we could work closely with. We looked for a local travel agent who would sit down and help us find a place that worked for all of our needs, and not push a certain hotel on us. After talking to Michelle, it only took a few weeks to narrow down our choice to Moon Palace Resort in Cancun. It fit everything we wanted and we could not have been more happy.
For ease, I will break down the process throughout the year:
Feb 2010- Picked the Moon Palace Resort in Cancun for Jan 16 2011 wedding. We chose to do it on the Sunday of a 3 day weekend so that people would only have to take off Friday if only staying a few days. We went back and forth with Michelle confirming locations and times and signed the wedding contract.
March 2010-April 2010: Sent out Save the Dates and told everyone to contact Michelle for deposit information. She took care of the deposits. She suggested the deposit be $150, since only people who are committed would put that much money down.
May 2010: Michelle coordinated the deposits and helped get out the travel information. Many people started calling her regarding pricing and airfare. Throughout this time, she gave updates on who had put down deposits.
June-September 2010: She continued to work closely to coordinate with the people that were booking the rooms and airfare. She also answered my hundreds of questions regarding details about Moon Palace and services they offered. If she did not know the answer, she was able to get one pretty quickly from the resort. She was able to switch around our packaged to make sure it fit what we wanted.
October 2010: This was a crazy time because everyoneâ??s money was due. As she suggested, we made the deadline about a month before the actual hotel deadline. Even so, there were still people paying several weeks after the deadline. We kept in constant contact about who still owed what and when it was all due.
November 2010-December 2010: Michelle helped coordinate between the Moon Palace wedding coordinator and myself. She intervened several times to make sure we were getting the best services for the best price and kept pushing until everything was exactly how I wanted. It was extremely helpful to have her knowledge of the wedding process there, as I would not have known what was available. She also sent out several emails to the guests detailing how to travel through the airport and what to expect upon arrival.
January 2011: Everyone received their documents and travel information in an organized pouch. I know everyone liked how easy it was to read and understand. Even when we arrived in Mexico, unexpected things came up and we had someone unable to come. I called her from the hotel and she was able to coordinate with the travel agency and on-site wedding coordinator to get everything figured out. Because of the pre-planning, there was not much left to figure out once we arrived in Mexico.
Thanks to Michelle, and all of the planning done before the wedding, it was a breeze once we arrived. Everything went smoothly, and even the few problems that did arise were easily taken care of. She was always available by phone and answered all of my questions. There is no way I could have made travel arrangements for 44 people and have it go as smoothly as it did. Also, since she is a travel agent, she was not paid from us but from the hotel, so all of her help cost us nothing (except a giant phone bill ï?) We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to do a destination wedding as she helped make our dream come true!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Austin Bridal Extravangza - January 15 and 16th We will be exhibiting at booth 351 at the Palmer event center on January 15 and 16 , 2011 . We look forward to meeting new brides and their fiancees and look forward to assisting them with their honeymoon planning and / or destination wedding plans . See you there !
| Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa can receive up to 60 percent off  | | Specials at All Inclusive Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos |
Guests of Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa can receive up to 60 percent off the all-new family suites in the Italian Village
Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts are celebrating the New Year by offering travelers the opportunity to save up to 60 percent off on their next Caribbean vacation! Whether traveling to get away with family and friends this year or seeking some romantic one-on-one time with that special someone, guests hoping to score the hottest travel deals in 2009 are encouraged to book the following Luxury Included® vacations:
- Beaches Resorts is offering an unprecedented promotion for travel during fall 2009 with up to 60 percent off at all four Beaches Resorts locations in Turks & Caicos and Jamaica . Through this deal, families can enjoy an exciting Luxury Included® fall family getaway filled with new activities and adventures at less than half the price. Guests who book a minimum three-night stay by January 16, 2009 for travel between September 1 and December 19, 2009 will receive up to 60 percent off all room categories.
- More than just exclusive savings, 2009 also marks an exciting year for Beaches Resorts with the debut of brand-new teen and tween programming and the Italian Village in Turks & Caicos. Those who book a seven-night stay fall stay at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa in 2009 by January 16, 2009 will also enjoy up to two nights free at the resort’s newly-unveiled, 162-family suite resort expansion, complete with an updated Pirate’s Island Waterpark, a sprawling retail mecca and five additional gourmet restaurants.
| Vacations In Paradise is now an Ask Me about Destination weddings Agent in Austin Texas and surrounding areas!
Vacations In Paradise is now an Ask Me about Destination weddings Agent in Austin Texas and surrounding areas! 
Vacations In Paradise has partnered with Ask Me about destination Weddings to assist Couples who are looking for that destination wedding of a lifetime.
Planning your destination wedding can be stressful experience. Make it easier by utilizing the services of a travel professional working hand-in-hand with our Ask Me Romance Experts. We will help you plan the destination wedding of your dreams, to include travel plans for your family & friends attending the big event and group activities throughout your stay.
Every destination wedding we plan is customized to the needs and wants of the bride & groom – ensuring every couple receives the individual attention they truly deserve.The most important part of a destination wedding is selecting the resort that will cater to your every wish and fulfill your every need – after all, you deserve nothing less than the very best for your once-in-a-lifetime. Each of the resorts included in our collection have been carefully selected based on the features and services they provide the bride & groom, as well as attending guests and for their unwavering commitment to ensuring your wedding is fit for royalty. Our collection includes properties in Antigua, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Curacao, Nevis, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, Tortola. Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and several private islands to choose from, each providing you and your guests with an intimate setting and attention to every detail.
So if you are ready to plan that dream destination wedding …Look no further Vacations In Paradise Travel and Cruise is here to help your explore your destination wedding paradise ! Visit our site at www.explorevip.com
| Cruising Alaska on Celebrity Cruise lines
Just returning from a 7 night cruise on Celebrity cruise lines Infinity , I wanted to share the beauty of Alaska.
Our ship departed from Seattle , where we were able to visit Pike Peaks Market and the space needle
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Before your cruise explore Seattle.
Harbor in Ketchekan Alaska
Celebrity X Infinity cruise
Snow cap mountains
Ketchikan Fish house
Beautiful Scenery
Hubbard Glacier
Feeding the squirrels
The beauty of Alaska
| Secret You Should Know About Honeymoon Planning  | | Honeymoon Registry |
From thehoneymoon.com
Secret You Should Know About Honeymoon Planning
(MS)—It seems as though with the Internet and its many travel Web sites there would be no need to have an actual person book your travel. Surprisingly, however, more and more people are going back to using travel agents for at least some of their travel needs. According to a New York Times article, Forrester Research, a technology consulting firm, reports 9 percent fewer people booked travel online in 2007 than in 2005. This is probably not news to brides and grooms embarking on their honeymoon planning, and who may find themselves turning to an experienced travel agent for the very first time in their lives. Most honeymoon couples are young enough to have incorporated the Internet into most aspects of their personal and professional lives, so why shouldn’t they just book a honeymoon online themselves?
“Honeymoon couples have many reasons for using a travel agent to help plan and book their honeymoon, not the least of which is the time they can save and focus on other wedding details, instead. An experienced travel agent can help them plan the itinerary, book airfare, hotels and activities, saving them time and, frequently, money,” according to Scott Ellingboe, CEO of The Honeymoon (www.thehoneymoon.com), an online honeymoon resource that has a honeymoon gift registry service, destination information, honeymoon packages, and a nationwide network of experienced travel agents.While it’s true that travel agents can save a couple the time they might otherwise spend on research and planning themselves, can they really save them money?
“If a honeymoon were simply a matter of booking an airline ticket from point A to point B, then using a travel agent is going to cost more,” says Ellingboe. “But travel agents have relationships with tour and package providers that they can leverage in ways the average consumer cannot. Also, honeymoons can involve complex itineraries to various places throughout the world.” This is why The Honeymoon
has put together a network of honeymoon and destination specialists throughout the country. “These agents don’t pay us to be there, we chose them because we wanted our honeymoon registry customers to have the most experienced and knowledgeable travel agents in the industry,” offers Ellingboe. In fact, honeymoon and luxury travelers have never really stopped using travel agents for this very reason. Ten years ago the travel agent was going to be ‘disintermediated,’ a fancy word for ‘put out of business.’ But today agents are still a viable part of the travel industry. What it really boils down to is this: there is so much information and so many travel options from which to choose that using a travel professional with the “been there, done that” experience can make the difference between a good trip and a “trip of a lifetime.” Long live the travel agent! BR081xxx
Locate a local travel agent who can help you plan a honeymoon trip of a lifetime. – Vacations In paradise is proud to be a travel agent on the honemoon.com website.
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