How to Stay in an Overwater Bungalow for Less

Everyone dreams of staying in an overwater bungalow suite, but traveling to the South Pacific can be expensive and the long flights can eat into your precious time. There are closer and less costly options for you to consider, especially if you are living on the East Coast.  Beginning this fall Sandals Royal Caribbean and Karisma’s El Dorado Maroma will be opening the first overwater bungalow suites in the Caribbean and Mexico.

Sandals Royal Caribbean

Sandals Resorts will be launching the Caribbean’s first Over-the-Water Suite at the Sandals Royal Caribbean in Jamaica. Opening in November 2016, their all-inclusive butler suites have all the amenities to create the perfect vacation. These magnificent accommodations feature a private infinity pool, an over the water hammock for two, see through glass floors to view the water, plus private boat transfers to and from the resort.

El Dorado Maroma 

Launching September 2016, Mexico’s first over-the-water luxury bungalow suite at El Dorado Maroma in Riviera Maya. Each suite offers outstanding views of the sunrise over the ocean, and breathtaking sunsets just off of the sugary white sand beach of Maroma. Each bungalow features glass bottom floors, a private infinity pool, direct ladder access to the ocean, an outdoor shower, an oversized deck, a Jacuzzi fit for two, and offers special amenities like in-bungalow breakfast served daily, and pre-dinner drinks. In addition to the in suite amenities these suites offer exclusive access to an overwater restaurant and an overwater spa.

The best part about these over-the-water bungalow suites are the flights! From the East Coast, you can be enjoying your suite approximately 4 hours after leaving home. That is much better 24+ hours to get to Bora Bora! Especially if you only have a short amount of time to spend on your trip!

For assistance in planning your stay in an over-the-water bungalow suite, or for more information talk to our travel specialists at Your Travel Concierges. 

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Why have your Honeymoon or Destination Wedding in Mexico?

                When picturing your dream wedding or honeymoon what do you see? Do you see yourself in a secluded area away from the world, or in the middle of all the action? In Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula you can do it all! From lying on the beach with a drink in your hand to zip-lining through the jungle. There is really something for everyone.

Beaches

With miles and miles of white sandy beaches you are sure to find the perfect spot to just sit and relax. Riviera Maya has the beaches you’ve dreamed about visiting. All of the resorts are spread out so you’re not likely to run into too many people there. If you like to take a walk the beach for miles Cancun is the place for you. The hotels in Cancun are lined up so when you walk down the beach you’re sure to see many different hotels and activities going on.

Activities

Mexico has an endless amount of things to do! With things like scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, whale watching, jet skiing, fishing, swimming, and dolphin encounters for the water lover; or 4-wheeling, zip-lining, horseback riding, animal sanctuaries, volcano visits, and helicopter rides for the adventure and nature lover. For the culture lovers you can visit the ancient Mayan and Aztec ruins, take a tour of a tequila distillery, or coffee and cacao plantations.

Affordability

There are many different options when it comes to choosing a resort for your Mexican vacation. With a wide variety of resorts, you are sure to find one to fit your needs and your budget. Not only is it possible to find a resort to fit your budget, but you can also find affordable flights into the Cancun International Airport from all of the United States. Mexico is a very popular choice for Destination Weddings because of this reason.

No matter what kind of traveler you are the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico has something for you!

For assistance in planning your dream Mexico wedding or honeymoon or for more information talk to our travel specialists at Your Travel Concierges. www.2ytc.com 443-542-0202

Tips for Planning Your Dream Destination Wedding

Your destination wedding will be one of the most memorable parts of your life, but where do you start? With so many logistics involved it can begin to be overwhelming. Here are a few helpful tips to help you get started.

Choose your location.

When you imagine your dream wedding where are you? Make a list of your top 3 must haves for your wedding. Don’t forget to consider the travel requirements for the location like travel, time, and budget. If you want all of your friends and family to attend be sure to choose a location that is easy to travel to.

Hire a travel professional.

Hiring a travel agent who specializes in romance travel will give you the peace of mind you need when planning your destination wedding. A specialist can help you sort through all of your options as well as handle all of the logistics that come with booking a destination wedding. Not only can they help you in booking your trip they also take care of your group so you don’t have to. They serve as the point of contact for your guests and can answer all of their travel questions so you can focus on planning your dream wedding.

Stephanie Depew - Your Travel Concierges Romance Travel Specialist

Keep Your Guests in Mind.

Wedding guests put in more time and money to attend a destination wedding, so be sure to take great care of them! Create a wedding website so they can find important wedding details in one place. Send out your “Save the Dates” early so they have plenty of time to save money and vacation days. A year in advance is customary for a destination wedding.

Book early!

Not only does booking early make it possible for you to inform your guests, but you will also have many more options to choose from. Choose your hotel, package, and rooms early in order to secure the location and date you want.

Do a site visit.

Plan to visit your wedding location in order to experience all it has to offer before your big day. See the different ceremony and reception areas, and the meet with the on-site wedding coordinator. This trip is usually about 3 days just enough time for you to get a feel of the place.

Dress Appropriately.

You may have always dreamed of yourself wearing a huge ball gown with a long train on your wedding day, but that might not be realistic for a beach wedding. Keep in mind your location’s climate. Something like chiffon, organza, or tulle would be more comfortable in a warm weather climate.

Don’t forget the honeymoon!

Some couples treat the week of their wedding as their honeymoon too, but you may find that you want to get away from the crowd and spend time together. After your ceremony you can leave the resort to travel to a different one. You could have your wedding in Cancun, but decide to move to a more peaceful area like Riviera Maya for your honeymoon. They’re very close to each other, but you will feel like you’ve made it to a brand new destination. Alternatively, you could choose a whole new destination for your honeymoon. There are endless options and the choice is yours!

For more information on destination weddings contact Romance Travel Specialist Stephanie Depew at Stephanie@2ytc.com 443-542-0202