Travel Agent - August 27, 2007 - (Page DW8) Destination Weddings SPECIALIST 2.0 Resort Programs U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Authority Make It Easy Sandals Sandals continues to offer “Wedding Planner to the Stars” Preston Bailey‘s “Signature Weddingmoons” as an option for brides and grooms who stay seven nights or longer at its 12 couples-only all-inclusive properties (seven in Jamaica, three in St. Lucia, one in Antigua and one in Nassau, Bahamas). Sandals also offers four complete Preston Bailey wedding packages, ranging from $1,700 to $5,000: the gazebo-inspired “Floral Elegance,” the fabulously floral “Water Lily,” the beachside “Seascape” and the supremely elegant “Crystal,” featuring Preston's signature Crystal Wedding Tree. Agents can also download easy-to-use “Wedding Wonder” planning software at www.sandals.com. If your clients' dream destination wedding is a tropical affair in the Caribbean or Mexico, several resorts and resort companies can help make your job a lot easier. In most cases, couples can opt for a complimentary wedding package when they book a minimum stay (usually seven nights), although these are usually limited to smaller gatherings. Wedding packages usually include most or all of the following — and more, depending on the resort and package chosen. I Services of a judge or minister I Services of a wedding coordinator I Flowers, including bouquet for the bride, boutonniere for the groom I Wedding cake I Bottle of champagne for the wedding toast I Private candlelit dinner and/or breakfast in bed for the bride and groom I Late checkout for bride and groom For more information on more elaborate wedding packages and services, visit the resort or resort group's Web site. Following is a small sampling of recent resort developments: Secrets resorts are scheduled to open in winter 2008 in Cancun and the Dominican Republic. www.amresorts.com Half Moon Half Moon in Rose Hall, Jamaica offers many picture-perfect wedding locations — including beach and lily pond gazebos and a 200-year-old terrace that overlooks an original watermill. In addition to wedding, honeymoon and anniversary packages, the resort hosts engagement r celebrations and themed (golf, tennis, spa, etc.) bachelor/bachelorette packages. A recent innovation, the exclusive Half Moon E-mail Center, helps you help the bride and groom send all of their family and friends “Save the Date” and “Thank You” e-mails. Choose from elegant and professionally designed Half Moon templates, add a customized message and send to keep guests informed. www.halfmoon.com SuperClubs SuperClubs' AAA Four Diamond Grand Lido Resorts & Spas joins hands with renowned wedding planner Sasha Souza to introduce “Oceans of Love,” a nuptial package featuring the vibrant colors and dramatic touches that are Souza signatures. SuperClubs continues to offer its other uniquely themed “Wedding Bliss Collection” packages, which further enhance the complimentary “Lido Nuptial” package. Wedding packages are also available at SuperClubs’ Breezes and Hedonism resorts. SuperClubs now features a free online Honeymoon Bridal Registry, which works the same as a gift registry, enabling friends and family to contribute to the couple's honeymoon. www.superclubs.com Paradisus Resorts Sol Melia's Paradisus Resorts, a five-star, luxury all-inclusive brand with four properties in Cancun, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic, has introduced “Romance by Paradisus” romance, wedding, honeymoon and anniversary packages, which can be customized to meet specific needs and desires. Paradisus Resorts has also partnered with the Beverly Clark Collection, a leader in the romance and weddings industry for over 20 years. Each resort has a “Romance Specialist,” trained in Clark’s Hospitality Training Program, who will coordinate a couple’s every need and desire. www.paradisusresorts.travel/ August 27, 2007 AM Resorts Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa and Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun have introduced the Wedding Request Form. Whether you currently have a reservation or you are interested in receiving information, use this form to request everything from a wedding package to your clients' ceremony date, time and location. Information will be sent directly to the property’s wedding coordinator to quickly and easily begin planning that special day. Several new Dreams and 8 Destination Weddings Specialist 2.0 T | Travel Agent | http://www.amresorts.com http://www.sandals.com http://www.halfmoon.com http://www.superclubs.com http://www.paradisusresorts.travel/
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