White Water Rafting (on The Nile) - Photo by PeterJBellis Let’s face it, the tranquil honeymoon with lazy days spent lying on the beach or strolling through exotic bazaars may not be for everyone. If you are the kind of couple who are always on the go and have to be doing something new and exciting, why draw the line at your honeymoon? From the spectacular scenery of New Zealand’s South Island to white water rafting through Glacier National Park, there is nothing stopping the active couple … [Read more...]
Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay – Romantic Getaway At Its Best – Hotel Review
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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...]
Travel Advisories in Mexico – What Do They Mean for You?
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What do travel advisories in Mexico mean to you? I felt I had to address the frequent reports of crime in Mexico, the drug cartels, and the travel advisories. This is just my opinion. In April 2011, the US department of state put out a travel advisory alerting US travelers to carefully consider travel to Mexico due to the increasing violence of drug cartels. What does this mean to you? Should you cancel your couple getaways? First off, I am no safety expert, so don’t sue me based on this … [Read more...]
Hot Travel Deal – Save $500 on a Mexican Beach Vacation
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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?
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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
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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...]
Customer Service Secrets from Hotel Deca
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My husband and I had a hotel stay that wasn’t up to par. However, it was followed by an excellent stay that was beyond our expectations. The hotel in question has earned our business for life! You see, we purchased an overnight hotel stay at Hotel Deca via bloomspot, a daily deal site. When we arrived, we noticed lots and lots of purple and green. The UW Huskies were playing their final home game against the Oregon Ducks. This hotel was filled to capacity with football fans. When we … [Read more...]
Hotel Review – The Roosevelt in Seattle
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The Roosevelt Hotel in downtown Seattle is a classic retreat in the heart of the city. My husband and I recently enjoyed our couple getaway at this stately hotel, as part of the Ultimate Shopping Package. First off, the location is amazing. The Roosevelt is located on the corner of 7th and Pine. It’s across the street from the Convention Center and Pacific Place. It’s also near Nordstrom, City Centre, and Macy’s. It’s easy walking distance to Westlake Center. The Roosevelt is surrounded by … [Read more...]
Cheap Romantic Getaways – Daily Deal Sites
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One fantastic way to take cheap romantic getaways is through daily deal sites. These sites often offer hotel stay or packages at steeply reduced rates. Some of these sites just offer travel, while others offer a whole host of things. Most daily deal sites target a specific zone, but here's a little tip...when you start planning a trip, sign up for your favorite daily deals from that city, in addition to yours. You might score some cheap eats, stunning entertainment or amazing tours! My … [Read more...]
Cheap couple getaways – Groupon
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I love deals. I’ve been known to buy things just because they are on sale. I know, shocking. But this is one deal EVERYONE needs to know about! Groupon (Groupon.com) is a website that offers killer deals targeted to your geographic area. The deals vary widely! Here are a few of my recent purchases: Trapeze Lessons-$30 for a one hour lesson. This sounds like so much fun! At it’s actual price of $70, I wouldn’t consider it, but at that price, I can’t pass it up! Dinners Done Right-$49 for … [Read more...]
