I am pumped to share an awesome hotel in London for today’s Destination Spotlight. I was lucky enough to stay here earlier this year and absolutely loved this hotel! The Arch Hotel in London is a unique combination of English heritage and contemporary boutique style, spanning seven Georgian town homes and two mews homes. Each of the 82 rooms are unique and individually designed with work from rising British artists and all of the techy accessories you could ask for. What’s more, the location of the Arch Hotel is quite perfect, situated behind Hyde Park and just a short walk to the shopping on Oxford Street and fun pubs on Carnaby Street.
The Arch was the perfect base for exploring the incredible city of London! And GET THIS the bathrooms at the
Arch Hotel are fabulous to say the least. If you are anything like me, you agree that after a day of exploring the city, there’s nothing better than sinking into a warm bath with a glass of bubbly and a little trashy British TV. That’s right, one of the walls facing the tub has a built in TV, complete with a waterproof remote! I was in heaven!
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For today’s Real Honeymoon, I am excited to share the Italian escape of Amanda and Colin. These two newlyweds ventured to some of my favorite places in Italy: Sorrento, Capri, and Rome. Originally, the two wanted to do a beach vacation, knowing they were going to be exhausted from all of the wedding festivities, but they decided to nix that idea and go on an Italian adventure. Sorrento met the couple with relaxation and delicious food, Capri offered a few more opportunities for site-seeing without being too exhausting, and finally, after some relaxation and rejuvenation, the two arrived in Rome for exciting sites and delicious foodie experiences! Amanda and Colin started their trip in Sorrento at the crazy-chic La Minervetta and in their own words, this was “such a perfect place to feel spoiled and start our honeymoon.” I love that! It is just the way a couple should feel on their honeymoon.
These two are huge foodies and started following Italian food bloggers on Twitter so they were able to find some amazing restaurants. In Rome, Amanda and Colin were head over heels for the Carbonara at Roscioli, and they also said that the 6-course tasting menu at All’Oro was probably the best meal they ever had!
Gorgeous, adventurous, and delicious, the three perfect words to describe Amanda and Colin’s honeymoon getaway. I’m loving all of their pictures! Aren’t they the cutest??
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Good morning everyone! Today, I am excited about letting you all in on some secrets of snagging airline upgrades. When you are traveling for your honeymoon, sitting in First Class makes it all the more fun! So here are a few tips:
Be Timely: Arrive at the airport early so that you are among the first passengers to check in for your flight. This is key to being at the top of the upgrade list.
Be Polite: Airline personnel have to deal with pushy and impolite passengers day in and day out. Approaching the ticket counter with a smile can be all it takes for a ticket agent to want to help you. Ask about their day, tell them you just got married, and be extra friendly.
Be Persistent: Sometimes airlines decide to bump people up to First Class at the very last minute. It’s very possible that while the agent at the ticket counter was unable to provide you with an upgrade, the agent at the gate has the capabilities.
Be Cute: Skip your typical flying attire of sweats and a t-shirt and throw on a casual summer dress or a cute top and flats. Although no airline personnel will ever admit it, they will probably be more likely to give you an upgrade if you dress the part of a First Class passenger.
Be Realistic: Unfortunately, just because you are a happy honeymoon couple doesn’t mean you are automatically going to get an upgrade. If you are flying to Tahiti and hoping for an upgrade, using “it’s our honeymoon” it most likely won’t work, seeing as the majority of the other passengers are probably on their honeymoon as well!
Be Smart: Always make sure to mention if you are a frequent flyer with that particular airline or a partnering airline, or if you have a credit card with that airline. These are always a plus!
So those are a few tricks I (and past clients) have found to be very effective when trying to snag upgrades. What works best for you?
Recently, I have had a lot of couples wanting to go on a safari in South Africa and I have fallen in love. There is so much wildlife and natural beauty that words can hardly describe them! So today for our Destination Spotlight, I am so excited to feature the famous Kruger National Park.
Too often couples over look destinations without a sandy beach, thinking they won’t get the relaxation and seclusion they are looking for on their honeymoon. With these properties couples are presented with the perfect combination of opulence and rustic charm. Kruger National Park is home to more mammal species than any other African game reserve and by being at these properties you are able to get up close and personal with the wonders of African beauty and wildlife. You have to take a look for yourself at these places!
Not only are these properties encircled by some of the most natural beauty known to mankind, they are all perfectly situated to make the most of the land around them. There’s hardly a place around each of these properties without a majestic view of some kind.
Kruger National Park is the perfect destination for couples wanting to experience something new, exotic, memorable, relaxing and beautiful!
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Images courtesy of Singita Sweni Lodge, Singita Lebombo Lodge, & Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve.
Today I am so excited to feature Kent & Emily’s incredible honeymoon to the British Virgin Islands. They stayed at Little Dix Bay Resort for 2 nights and then spent 5 nights at Peter Island Resort. They absolutely loved both of these resorts! Kent and Emily said, “We really enjoyed the intimate feel that both resorts had to offer. We felt like we were the only ones there for a good portion of the time.”
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| The Newlyweds, Kent & Emily |
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| Birds eye view of Little Dix Bay |
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| Birds eye view of Peter Island |
So beautiful, right?! Kent & Emily had a trip to remember. They loved both resorts and because the two were so different from one another, they felt like they went on two honeymoons! Word to the wise from Kent & Emily, make sure to pack sunscreen because the hotels charge a premium for it and also, if you plan to drink, buy your beverages at the duty free shops in the airport on the way to your hotel to avoid overpriced fruity drinks.
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