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compelling &
romantic combos
carla hunt
Avanti Goes Amorous
The most-traveled roads to romance at Avanti Destinations
(avantidestinations.com) lead to the sea for beach honeymoons
in Costa Rica and Belize. "These are our top sellers," points out
company president Harry Dalgaard, "but Nicaragua is also now
attracting honeymooners because it's relatively undiscovered,
which is fun; prices are lower than in other destinations, and you
get so much for your money-unspoiled nature, rich culture and
history; it offers vibrant towns like Granada and Leon; there are
fewer tourists; and you have the perfect combo of practically
private beaches and seductive in-the-forest luxury lodgings at
Morgan's Rock eco-lodge and the Aqua Wellness Resort.
Among the Dalgaard beach-honeymoon haven picks in Belize
are Victoria House, El Secreto and Portofino Beach Resort
on Ambergris Caye, and in Costa Rica, Arenas del Mar on the
Pacific Ocean by Manuel Antonio National Park.
Indeed, "we're seeing steady growth in the number of requests
for honeymoons in Central and South America," Dalgaard points
out, "and while most are for beach vacations, there's increasing
interest in booking multiple destinations within a country, and
strong interest also for honeymoons that offer lots of outdoor
activity." Avanti's most popular active honeymoon? Hiking the
Inca Trail, according to the president.
Avanti offers the 6-night Romantic Belize itinerary, a
honeymoon that includes time between the highland tropical
rainforest of the Cayo District and the beach on Ambergris Caye.
Champagne on arrival, couple's massage and candle-lit dinner at
both The Lodge at Chaa Creek in Cayo and Portofino Beach
Resort on Ambergris are romantic features. Priced from $2,845
pp, the cost also includes a sunset canoe tour on the Macul
River and one additional tour selected at Chaa Creek, as well
as transfers.
The Inca Trail, meanwhile, beckons fit and adventurous
honeymooners to follow in the steps of the ancients on a 5-day
discovery trip to the legendary Inca outpost of Machu Picchu.
The adventure includes three nights of camping, with the fourth
night spent at a choice of fine lodges in Aguas Calientes; guide;
porter service; all meals while on the trail; tent and sleeping pad;
two entrances to Machu Picchu with a guided tour; and lunch
at the citadel. The starting cost of $1,199 covers transfers and
return by train to Cusco.
But your clients might be looking for just the right destination
for their second honeyoon, so we topped off our interview with
Dalgaard with one final question: For your second honeymoon,
what destination would you pick? Without hesitation, he
responds, Easter Island, staying at the Explora Rapa Nui. "And
the nice thing about Easter Island is that the flight there from
Santiago continues twice weekly to Tahiti, jump-off points for
Bora Bora, really my most favorite honeymoon destination."
Now there's a compelling combo.-Carla Hunt
48 june 2015
in panama...
Panama offers romantics a wide range of places in the sun with lots
of activities to enjoy right in the neighborhood.
Choose the Pacific Ocean and your honeymoon clients can sign
up for a Panama Unexpected package at The Westin Playa Bonita,
staying in a deluxe guestroom with ocean and garden views, where
they can snuggle into a Westin Heavenly Bed and equally Heavenly
Bath; staying fit together in the spa; and sampling cuisines of the
world at six dining venues. Booked for a minimum of three nights, the
package starts at $225 pp per night and includes accommodations
and breakfast, airport transfers and two special adventures-a day
tour to an Embera indigenous village in the rainforest and a truck
safari tour to historic Portobelo and Isla Grande's beaches.
P.S.: Couples can also tie the knot at the luxury vacation villa, Casa
Naga, perched on a cliff above the Pacific Ocean, steps from its
parent property, the aforementioned Westin, and also steps away
from Playa Bonita Beach. The villa features six guest suites with
indoor gardens and private plunge pools. The outdoor patio is
beautifully landscaped and features a semi-Olympic infinity pool that
descends like a fashion catwalk. There is also a large jacuzzi and a
poolside palapa, where guests can lounge and barbecue. Casa Naga
is fully staffed at all times, extra-specially staffed for wedding events.
starwoodhotels.com or spgpro.com
Choose the exuberant forest-trimmed Caribbean coast and Ancon
Expeditions may have just the ticket. The Panama-based company
designs active vacations for clients of its Virtuoso agents, and
proposes that honeymooners enjoy getting to know Panama while
delighting in each other. Its Honeymoon Panama tour starts couples
off at the gorgeous and stylish American Trade Hotel, housed in a
restored landmark building in Panama City's hip and historic Casco
Viejo district. Included are three nights in a Super Cuarto King room
recommend.com
http://www.avantidestinations.com
http://www.starwoodhotels.com
http://www.spgpro.com
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend June 2015
Editor’s Notes
The 4-1-1 on the Lucrative Romance Market
Official Florida Travel Industry Education Program– Family Course
5 Fine Places to Get Hitched
Hot Honeymoons Happen Here
“I Do” Destinations in Historical & Luxurious Settings
Honeymoon Havens in the U.S.
Blissful Retreats for Saying “I Do”
Do Not Disturb… Honeymoon Session in Progress
Idyllic Islands
Compelling & Romantic Combos
Wild Retreats
Weddings & Honeymoons at Sea
Honeymoon Delights
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