5 Luxury Hotel Resorts for a Romantic Getaway

It’s important to take some time out and get away from the everyday worries and concerns that trespass on our daily schedules; work, the kids, family…. Whether it’s a much-needed break or a honeymoon, the following five luxury hotel resorts are the ultimate destinations for a luxurious romantic getaway you’re guaranteed to love.   1. One & Only Resorts, Maldives   Prepare yourself for sheer fascination with The One & Only resort in the Maldives -setting a new standard … [Read more...]

Egypt Tours: Cairo’s 3 Best Luxury Hotels for Honeymooning in Egypt

The Temple of Hathor - Egypt | Photo Courtesy: Dennis Jarvis A tour of Egypt is like flipping through the pages of a National Geographic magazine. Even after you have been in the country for a few days, you might not believe that what you are seeing is actually real. Egypt has that strange, dissociative power over people. However, between your Great Pyramid excursion and your three-day Nile Cruise, you are still going to have to find a place to sleep at night. Pitching a canvas tent in the … [Read more...]

Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay – Romantic Getaway At Its Best – Hotel Review

One of my favorite locations in the world is Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay. This resort, north of Mazatlan, Mexico, is the very picture of serenity and tranquility. It’s set on a 20 acre area, on a nearly private horseshoe-shaped beach. While the Golden Zone of Mazatlan has hundreds of restaurants, hotels, bars and shops, this area is quiet and secluded, perfect for a romantic beach getaway. There are no beach vendors hawking their wares. My husband and I LOVE this feature. When you go up the … [Read more...]

Hot Travel Deal – Save $500 on a Mexican Beach Vacation

  Priceline has an awesome deal right now if you are thinking of traveling to Mexico and planning a Mexican beach vacation! You can save "up to $500" when you book your flight and hotel together. Keep in mind, you might save $500, but you might save less, too. As always, compare before you buy! Viva Mexico! Enjoy sand, sun and tequila when you book your priceline package. Check out the great deals below. Save up to $500 when you book your hotel & flight together Choose Your … [Read more...]

Take a Tour or Hire Your Own Driver?

So, you’re in a tourist area and you want to see the sites. You see lots of tour options, what should you do? I highly recommend you consider hiring a private driver. It has lots of benefits, plus it can add a little romance to couple getaways! In Mazatlan, a popular tour I’ve been on several times is to Copala and Concordia, two small mountain towns. It’s really a fun tour. You get to see old Mexico and meet adorable kids. Recently, my husband and I were going to go on this tour. We were the … [Read more...]

Don’t Forget These 10 Items on Your Romantic Getaways

There are zillions of sites and checklists to help you pack, but for romantic getaways, you might consider these extras: 1)      iPod plus decent speakers-Nowadays, this is super simple. When my husband and I first got married, it took some serious effort…packing CDs, a CD player and some computer speakers we took from home. Now, you just need an iPod or other MP3 player and you can often forgo the speakers. 2)      Candles-Ignite your getaway with candles. Nothing sets the mood quite like … [Read more...]

Questions to Ask When Planning Couple Getaways

When planning couple getaways, it’s important to ask yourselves lots and lots of questions to make your getaway as special and memorable as possible. The first step in planning couple getaways is to consider what the two of you enjoy. Do you like to snuggle up and watch a movie in bed? Do you enjoy quiet conversation by a roaring fire? Do you like communing with nature on a nice long hike? Or perhaps a little time on a sandy beach is more your style. The next step is to determine what your … [Read more...]