*** Virginia Johnson ***
Potential Honeymoon Resorts & Destinations February 25, 2009
Costa Rica
- Gaia Resort: ( Location: Manuel Antonio, ‘Deluxe Suite’ is $440/ Night, includes: 700 sq. ft. living space with bedroom, living, and dining room as well as 600 sq. ft. rooftop terrace with ‘reflection’ pool) http://www.gaiahr.com/
Dominica Republic
- Dreams Punta Cana Resort and Spa: ** (4 1/2 Star, All-Inclusive, 7 Restaurant, 10 Lounges, Day/Night Entertainment, Amazing Pool, ‘Preferred Club Honeymoon Suite’ for 7 Nights is $3,822 & includes VIP Status & a Free ($800 value) Honeymoon Package (Champagne, fresh flowers and exotic fruit platter upon arrival, 25 Minute Massage For Two, 25 Minute Facial For Two, Private Beachfront Dinner and more).
Possible Honeymoon Resort?!?! February 12, 2009
I have been researching for hours and hours for the perfect resort/ destination for our honeymoon. I came accross the following resort.
Solis The Palmyra Resort and Spa (http://www.solisthepalmyra.com/)
This resort is located in Jamaica. The rooms are absolutely amazing and the prices are unheard of. I did read that the grand opening is in June 2009 along with the grand opening in four other destinations. Does this sound normal or too good to be true?
Flight Information February 6, 2009
- *** Estimation does NOT include time changes!!
From Tampa: Sunday to Sunday
- Aruba: 1 Stop, about 8 hours there and 8 hours back, approx. $475
- Belize City: 1 Stop, about 4 hours there and 9 hours back, approx. $800 (including taxes)
- Cancun, Mexico: Nonstop, about 2 1/2 hours, approx. $335 (including taxes)
- Las Cabo San Lucas: 1 Stop, about 8 hours there and back, approx. $785
- Managua, Micaragua: 1 Stop, about 7 hours there and 8 hours back, approx. $350 (including taxes)
- Montego Bay, Jamaica: 1 Stop, about 4 hours there and 8 hours back (evening arrival), approx. $308 (including taxes)
- Ochos Rios, Jamaica: 1 Stop, about 4 hours there and 8 hours back (evening arrival), approx. $308 (including taxes)
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: 1 Stop, about 5 hours there and 8 hours back (evening arrival), $ 425 (including taxes)
- San Jose, Cost Rica: 1 Stop, about 4 hours there and 8 hours back, Cheapest Flight approx. $280 (inclusing taxes)
- St. Lucia: 1 Stop, about 8 hours there and 8 hours back, approx. $850 (including taxes)
- St. Kitts: 1 Stop, 5 hours there and 9 hours back, approx. $700
- St. Thomas: 1 Stop, 7 hours there and 4 hours back, approx. $400 (including taxes)
From Miami: Sunday to Sunday
- San Jose, Costa Rica: Nonstop, 1 Hour Flight, $350
Potential Honeymoon Destinations & Prices February 2, 2009
For the past week, I have thoroughly researched honeymoon destinations, resorts and prices. However, I can’t seem to remember one from the other. So, I decided to post potential spots so I can keep track of everything!! Let me know if you would recommend one over the other.
Costa Rica
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Occidental Grand Papagayo: ( 4 Star All-Inclusive, 3 Restaurants, 3 Bars, 7 Nights ‘Royal Club Junior Suite’ $3,760.00)
- Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort: (6 Restaurants/Bars, Casino, 1000 Acre Rainforest On-Site, 7 Nights ’Guest room, 1 King or 2 Double, Ocean view, Central Building, Large Terrace’ $2,050 (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sjols-los-suenos-marriott-ocean-and-golf-resort/
- Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort: (All Inclusive, 8 Restaurants, 6 Bars, 7 Nights ‘Royal Service Regal Junior Suite’ $4,326) http://www.paradisus-playa-conchal.com/
Domican Republic
- Excellence Punta Cana Resort: (All-Inclusive, 8 Restaurants, 10 Bars, 7 Nights ‘Excellence Club Honeymoon Suite Ocean View’ $4,391, Amazing Room) http://www.excellence-resorts.com/all-inclusive-resorts/caribbean/punta-cana-dominican-republic/punta-cana-overview.htm
- Hotel Majestic Colonial Punta Cana: (5 Star All Inclusive, 9 Restaurants, 9 Bars, Casino, Golf… 7 nights with jacuzzi on terrace, ‘Colonial Junior Suite Ocean Front’ $2,843) http://www.majesticcolonial.com/default.asp?idcat=3509&lang=EN
- Hotel Majestic Elegance Punta Cana: (5 Star All-Inclusive, 5 Restaurants, 7 Bars, 4 Adult-Only Bars… 7 Nights ‘Elegance Club Ocean Front Suite’ $3,290) http://www.majesticcolonial.com/default.asp?idcat=3510&lang=EN
Jamaica
- Sandals Grande, Ocho Rios: (All-Inclusive, 11 Restaurants, 12 Bars, 7 Swimming Pools, 7 Nights ranging from $3,000- $4,500
- Sandals, Montego Bay: (All-Inclusive, 6 Restaurants, 7 Nights range from $3,000 – $4,500)
Mexico
- Royal Playa Del Carmen: (** All-Inclusive, Adults Only, 8 Restaurants, 6 Bars, Access to Sister Hotel Next Store, 7 Nights ‘Royal Master One-Bedroom Suite Ocean Front’ $4,212- Taxes Excluded) http://www.realresorts.com/The_Royal_Playa_Carmen/
- Excellence Playa Mujeres: (All-Inclusive, 8 Restaurants, 11 Bars, 7 Swimming Pools, Balcony, ‘Excellence Club Junior Suite Ocean Front’ $4,391) http://www.excellence-resorts.com/all-inclusive-resorts/playa-mujeres-mexico/playa-overview.htm
- Excellence Riviera Cancun: (All-Inclusive, 8 Restaurants, 10 Bars, 6 Swimming Pools, 1st Picture: ‘Excellence Club Junior Suite Ocean Front’ $4,153, 2nd Picture: ‘Excellence Club Swim-Up Junior Suite Ocean View’ Terrace $4,629)
Top Ten Lists (Honeymoon) February 2, 2009
As I was flipping channels, I saw an episode on the ’Travel Channel’ which list the ‘Top 21 Sexiest Beaches’ in the world. Here’s the list…
- Ipanema Beach, Rio De Janeira, Brazil
- South Beach, Miami, Florida
- Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu
- Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand
- Gadahl Beach, Canoun
- Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia
- Ko Phi Phi, Thailand
- St. Jean Beach, St. Barth’s
- Manhattan Beach, California
- Barra Da Tijuca, Rio De Janeira, Brazil
- Pink Sands Beach, Harbor Island, Bahamas
- Sunset Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
- Clifton Beach, # 4, South Africa
- Macaroni Beach, Mustique
- Matira Beach, Bora Bora
- Seven Mile Beach, Negril, Jamaica (Must Do: Ricks Cafe)
- Crane Beach, Barbados
- Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
- Punta Del Este, Uruguay
- Maunday’s Bay Beach, Anguilla
- Venice Beach, L.A. California
Maybe this list will help the research process in choosing a great honeymoon destination!!
** Phuket, Thailand **
** Ko Phi Phi, Thailand **
Exploring Costa Rica For A Honeymoon :) January 26, 2009
Researching different honeymoon destinations has been a fun process. I have learned so much about the Carribean, Latin America and South America. Some of my favorite destinations so far include: Costa Rica, St. Lucia, Dominican Republic and Panama.
The more I research, the more I realize I would like to go to a country that offers more than just the beach, swimming with the dolphins, and snokeling. I would like to go somewhere where there might be volcanoes, rainforest, waterfalls, white water rafting, and the beach.
For this reason, Costa Rica is in the running!! Check out the amazing pictures of the country
BEACHES…
VOLCANOES…
RAINFOREST…
WATERFALLS…
WHITE WATER RAFTING…
