Sandals Bahamas
I have been to the Bahamas around 10 times, and spent two of those trips right here at Sandals, minutes from downtown Nassau. Its a lovely property with a private island, where i spend most of my time, reading/hanging out/relaxing/swimming/massaging!
Can you see why i like the private island, the pics above from the boat to here are all there, no one in sight, so calm
This was the view from my last room, above and below, looking at the pool for the action and then pivot to the right and it was all ocean looking over to the private island
On my last trip i did a duo, spent some time in Nassau and then flew to Exuma and spent time at the Sandals there, so relaxing and the water is amazing. If you are a golfer, this is a bucket list trip as you are playing right along the ocean so spectacular views while playing and of course a Jack Nicolas course
It was a bit stormy while there but the water was still beautiful blue
Meanwhile back in Nassau…. above and below
With certain butler rooms at Sandals Nassau/Royal, you get picked up at the airport and taken back in a Bentley or fancy Mercedes, that’s the way to arrive in style and not be too sad about leaving, right!
Let me get you there
Till next time
Lisa
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Add a comment June 23, 2020
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Southcoast Sandals/Jamaica
I first visited this resort right as it was opening, and loved it. Quiet/spread out, all rooms have a view of the water!! Had not been back, so it was long overdue.
The first overwater bar Sandals had and a great spot to have a drink it was!! And one of the signature large Sandals pools, it was nearly empty every time i enjoyed it.
I was there as they were breaking ground for the overwaters, very exciting. If you are looking for calm/relaxing and more beach than you could use, this is the resort for you!
Till next time
Lisa
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Add a comment June 23, 2020
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Sandals Grenada
This is the newest addition to the Sandals Family. I had missed a couple of fam trips but got to go with my husband end of 2018 and was really pleased I got to experience a vacation there with him, not working, lol. this was the view from our 2 level suite, looking down on the pool from the swim out rooms, across the resort to that beautiful caribbean.
We actually left the resort (sometimes we don’t on our trips) and the view above is the downtown area, we went on a snorkelling trip to see the famous circle of friends an underwater sculpture, very cool.
The pic above is one of the suites with their own infinity pool and awesome views. i have had couples honeymoon right here in these and they raved about it.
As always the grounds/flowers are beautiful to walk around/enjoy
the pic above and below is one of the rondoval suites with their own jacuzzi and plunge pool, very popular, and cool
Lots of places to sit, relax and just enjoy, around this really intimate resort
This is what you normally see pics of from this resort, the seating area inside the pool where you don’t get wet to be there/enjoy
Let’s think Destination wedding or Vow Renewal, should we??
A Butch’s chophouse can be found here (Barbados is great because you can do the chophouse and steakhouse there), and the atmosphere and food is … yuuuum
Always an English Pub at each resort, great for just hanging out
My fave cocktail, banana and chocolate and cream, yeahhhhhhhhhh
Ok, realising it’s now 7 months since i have travelled to the Caribbean due to Coronavirus, I am realising its time to go back, soon Lisa, soon
Till next time
Lisa
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Add a comment June 23, 2020
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Ochi Rios – 2 Resorts
So the resort that starts with the least expensive room options of all the Sandals Resorts happens to be in Jamaica and in Ochi Rios. The hub for cruise ships, Dunns River Falls, town, activities, so how lucky are you. Above was my last room at the Sandals where i was in a butler villa, attached to another, where we had a lovely pool to share, I never saw the other couple.
Lovely beach/sand/restaurant options and activities at the base of the resort.
If you were 2 couples travelling together where i stayed last trip would be perfect as you just open up the living/lounge area in-between the 2 bedrooms to enjoy but yet you have your own privacy/space as the bedrooms are at each end.
Of course one of the largest signature Sandals Pools would be at this Sandals, its quite the party hardy resort if you want to partake.
You could also have ocean view rooms in the tower next to the ocean and be on that beach very fast every day
On the pic above, those wee huts are massage or private dinner huts!!
Then for the families, or groups or friends (that don’t want to share a bed at Sandals) in Ochi Rios is one of the Beaches Resorts. Different villages/styles of accommodations to suit your style as always, budget, and size of your group. My fave is the Greek Village.
View from a Greek Village patio
2 beaches to enjoy, busy side and quiet side
Looking along one of the rows of Greek Village rooms, it’s 3 levels. Also the Sesame Street characters are all around to add excitement to the kids vacay, and you adults do get to vacay too, they have kids programs from only a few months old up until late teens, so mom/dad, grandparents, can do some adulting, quiet time, fine dining, spa etc.
Huge pool and water slide action for the kids at Beaches and then back to Sandals where there is a big easy, you go into the Rabbit Hole and must know the password!!
Inside the Rabbit Hole, and the big pool at Sandals Ochi at night
Really pretty lobby area at the upper area of Sandals Ochi. For those staying at Sandals Ochi, you can catch a cab if you want and head over to Beaches to dine/hang out there, something tells me it won’t take long and you will be back to all the options of what/where/how at Sandals Ochi.
Let me get you there. Everyone deserves a vacation, honeymoon, or lets do your destination wedding at Beaches, where everyone can attend, then the B&G head to one of the quiet/private butler suites at Sandals Ochi where you never have to leave your suite or even hop on a plane and head to a Sandals Resort on another island!!!
Till next time
Lisa
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Add a comment June 6, 2020
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Sandals family Resorts – Beaches Resorts
So if you love everything that a Sandals Resorts offers, the range of room types, service options including butlers, the quality, all the food and beverages being included, resort entertainment and activities included, airport transfers included, but you now have kids, or you are a group of friends, guys or girls, or both, and don’t want to share a bed (yes Sandals only does one bed per room, no rollaways lol!!) or want to do a multi family trip and a Sandals Resort isn’t going to work, then a Beaches Resort will work for you, they offer all the above and more because you still want adult time right??? so the options for kids/all age groups to do to keep them busy is awesome.
And yes, they will come to the bedroom and say goodnight to the wee ones!!
Let me get you there!!!! Beaches Resorts are located on the islands of Turks & Caicos (right on Grace Beach, its gorgeous), and two in Jamaica, Negril where again the beach is lovely/best beach in Jamaica, its very quiet/relaxing and you have access to do other fun things on that side of the island, Ricks place is well worth the boat or cab ride and some rum drinks with fun music to listen or dance to while you watch silly peeps jumping off the cliffs, lol, and Ocho Rios the port are of Jamaica, so more busy/things to see/do outside of the resort, this resort is made up of 5 villages, the Greek Village is my fave!!
You can also incorporate a renewal of vows if you want, or have your friends/family come to celebrate your destination wedding with you!!!
Till next time
Lisa
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Add a comment May 31, 2020
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Grand La Velas Cabo San Lucas
Well, I had been wanting/waiting to get to this resort to check it out, and i have to say, it DID NOT disappoint.
If you are looking for a high end/top of the line all inclusive property, less than 2 hours flying from San Diego, this is it. From the hotel rooms that oooz quality, to the restaurant choices, yes a Michelin star restaurant is one of your options and included, the awesome cocktails and snacks by the pool, you are never going to want to leave here, and the guests they attended and stayed with you for your destination wedding are going to be talking about this one for a long time.
Champagne and neck massages on arrival, your butler showing you to your room, views to die for, whales swimming by, you won’t want to leave, but we can sure set up some awesome experiences outside of the property.
I was supposed to be at their Puerta Vallarta property last weekend but due to coronavirus did not get to go, can’t wait to head there and compare the experiences. if its as good as they tell me, then its going to be fabulousssssssss too
Here is a secret, the property next door has the same owner, soooooo, you can have some events there if you want to mix it up a bit, for guests that can not afford or prefer to not stay here they can stay there and you can cover any guests coming in for the event for a fee which is awesome.
Let me help you plan/have your destination wedding here and my travel partner can assist with all the air, hotel accommodations, transfers and any excursions we may want to do, so we make it nice and easy for you.
Till next time
Lisa
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Add a comment May 22, 2020
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Tuscany Village wedding
Have you ever dreamt about your wedding in a Tuscan village surrounded by family and friends, then your dream can come true. A ‘hotel’ that is a Tuscan village. I had the joy of being at/experiencing Il Barro this time last year and it was amazing. There is a chapel or you can do an outdoor ceremony and lots of lovely spaces for cocktails, dinner/dancing both indoor and outdoor. In April the Wisteria tunnels around the property are in full bloom and just add to the romance. This property was a village and Ferruccio Ferragamo/family brought it and turned it into a Relais & Chateaux 5* resort, pretty awesome!!
So you don’t want that many to come with you, lol, an intimate group is still going to feel like they own the resort because it is so spread out. And, if its just the two of you, then we will ensure you feel like you eloped to your dream and we take care of everything.
There are two pool areas, the one above is the modern/food&beverage close location, very nice, the other is down a flight of steps and just seems to be sitting in the Tuscan countryside, very peaceful and quiet.
The picture above is the awesome driveway lined by cypress trees, you feel very special when those gates open and in you go
Lots of unique areas, here is the formal garden area of the villa/estate!!
Let me help you make your Tuscan dreams come true and my travel partner will handle all the air/accommodation (guests can stay elsewhere and come in for the wedding) and any transport needed and some wonderful Tuscan excursions, so you and the guests get the full under the Tuscan sun experience. Yeeeeeessssssssssssss
Till next time
Lisa
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Add a comment May 13, 2020
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Cabo Secret Gem
Well let me tell you, if you are looking to have anywhere from 60-100 guests, where some are singles, some are friends, some are couples/families, this is the hotel for you to have your destination wedding at. You can buy it out based on that size and it will be like you are all staying in a wonderful Spanish or even Greek feeling village. You can do all the pre and post events here and wedding elsewhere, or vice versa, or do it all here.
The details every where you look, imagine your wedding photos here!
The lawn can be where you have your ceremony, or do it on the sand right there and then go to the lawn for cocktails, or around the pool for cocktails and do the dinner on the grass. Imagine fireworks right on the beach there as your grand finale!!
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This tiled area is above the pool/restaurant area and you can do dinner/dancing here with the amazing views up and down the coastline, and of course if you are doing a buy out you can use the restaurant area for anything you want also.
If not looking to buy out, aok, a few rooms/guests and we can still have a wonderful destination wedding here, and there is no reason for your guests to stay elsewhere due to budget, when I was there just before xmas 2019 you could have stayed here for under $200 a night!!!
Amazing and fabulous. Let me help you have your Cabo Destination wedding here, yep, you have to work with me to know what property it is, lol. Don’t forget my travel partner can arrange everyone’s air/accommodation/transport and all the excursions off property we want to do as a group. This is an awesome property that stole my heart, right along the corridor so close to Cabo and not so far from San Jose Del Cabo
till next time
Lisa
xoxoxo
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Add a comment May 5, 2020
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Maui Montage Destination Wedding
From the point of entry, to eating breakfast, you always can see that beautiful ocean at Montage Maui.
Lots of great spaces all over the property that can be used for prepost and of course the wedding day event.
Located on one of the top beaches in Maui with views to die for
The lawn above is a given for the ceremony and it’s large enough to do cocktails, dinner/dancing on too!!
But my fave spot is this overwater spot for an intimate dinner/guys hang out on the day, a pre event champagne party, or maybe day after brunch with water that is crystal clear all around.
A beautiful resort with amazing accommodations, but if your guests are not staying here they are still welcome to attend the event for sure.
Let me plan your Destination Wedding to one of the top properties in Maui with you! My travel partner can handle everyone’s air/hotel/airport transfers/rental cars etc, so together we make it nice and easy for you and your guests.
Let’s do this
till next week
Lisa
xoxox
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Add a comment April 28, 2020
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Pelican Hill Resort Wedding 2020
Well we managed to get this wedding done March 15, 2020, the day before pretty much everyone in the USA went under shelter at home and no gatherings of more than 50 people which went down to 10 people within a day. As I said to the mom of our groom (who was just a doll to deal with from beginning to end and wants to come work with me!!) where she was thinking the fall out of guests in the week leading up to the wedding was stressful, at least we got to have their beautiful wedding and it was such a wonderful celebration for a really really cool/awesome couple, so many after that date through now and probably mid June, hopefully not longer, I have an end of June wedding holding on tight hoping they can have their wedding as planned, have not been able to have their weddings. I have had 6 weddings from April-mid June move dates and look very forward to the day we can celebrate them, it will be worth the wait for all.
But I digress, the Groom’s mom and bride had an inspiration pic they had been carrying around and we pretty much duplicated it. Mom has great style and really wanted to make this wedding special, she loves her daughter in law to be and had special touches added that really personalised the wedding for them.
Thanks to TMMPRO for the rotunda draping & behind the band stage also/lighting in the ballroom +bistro lighting over cocktail patio, and the band stage cover, Simply Sweet Cakery for the wedding cake and the hidden Mickey that was special for the bride, Karla at Elegant by Design for as always putting your heart into my weddings, another beautiful job. We had my new fav vendor Amy Serrano play the acoustic violin for the ceremony and switch it up to the electric violin with her led bow for cocktails, she has such great energy and loves what she does, the dinner/dancing was done by On demand who I have worked with a few times in the past year or so, and we had a taco cart for late night snacks as a surprise to the guests and that went down very well. And to Miki & Sonja for being so lovely to work with and for the good pics in this post (mine are the bad ones) and to Lin & Jirsa for video on this one.
To our lovely ladies at Pelican, it was a tough day for staff there as they knew they were not going to be working for a while after, but everyone pulled through and helped me create a wonderful wedding for this special couple, our groom’s mom, and the guests who I know are not going to ever be sorry for making it to this wedding. xoxxo
Now the only good thing to come out of coronavirus is, this post makes the end of me sitting here for the past 2-3 weeks and getting caught up on nearly 3 years worth of wedding blogs/posts of weddings during that time and travel blogs that i have been meaning to do, it was nearly 200, and a lot of work, but if it wasn’t for coronavirus i would have never found or had the time to do this. So I am now going to drink some champagne to celebrate being caught up and hopefully have a little down time before we go crazy with a years worth of weddings happening in 6 months of what will be left of 2020. Fingers and toes crossed.
Till next time
Lisa
xoxox
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Add a comment April 22, 2020
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