Greetings from St. Barths! I hope you all had a fantastic week. We are safe and sound at the exquisite Hotel Le Toiny in St. Barths. It is just wonderful and I can’t wait to share pictures! In preparing for our little adventure, I did some online shopping…. so here are some of my favorite beach cover up finds! Enjoy!
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Today, we are venturing across the pond to Prague for this Destination Spotlight. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a beachfront escape just as much as the next girl, but sometimes, you just need a bustling city to explore. At a glance, the Czech Republic appears to be similar to its surrounding neighbors of Poland, Austria, or Germany. But if you look closer, you quickly realize that the intricately tiled sidewalks and colored buildings set it apart from its neighbors. A city that’s over 1,000 years old, Prague possesses an extraordinary charm about it that can only really be understood by those who have visited the intriguing, historical city.
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| View of Mala Strana & Prague Castle |
One of my favorite places to stay in Prague is The Augustine. The picturesque history of this Czech capital city, while apparent in any of the ancient buildings lining the city streets, The Augustine is a perfect example of the “New Prague,” taking the old and revolutionizing it. Converted from a 14th century monastery, The Augustine overlooks the Prague Castle, the largest castle in the world! The hotel is dressed head to toe with a Bohemian mid-century modern feel and was featured in Elle Decor’s 2009 “What’s Hot” column.
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| Monastery Gardens at Hotel Augustine |
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| Hotel Augustine from Above |
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| East Tower of Hotel Augustine |
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| View of Prague from Hotel Augustine |
While you’re in Prague be sure to make reservations of V Zatisi, Prague’s most famous restaurant that has just undergone an extensive facelift you can’t afford to miss out on. Make sure to also stop by the cozy, stone-walled restaurant of Le Terroir. Known for their Mediterranean-inspired Czech food, Le Terroir has an excellent wine list with over 650 vintages.
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Images courtesy of The Augustine.
Hey everyone! Such an exciting week ahead here at Ever After Honeymoons!! On Wednesday, we will be venturing to the beautiful islands of St. Barths & Anguilla with Summer Watkins of Grey Likes Weddings! Stay tuned for exciting twit-pics and updates!
Today I am excited to feature Kendall from The Yes Girls on her honeymoon with Tommy in Riviera Maya, Mexico. First off, if you don’t know of The Yes Girls, you should get to know about them! These girls help guys come up with fun and romantic proposals. Genius, right?
The two newlyweds chose to escape to El Dorado Maroma in Riviera Maya. After their wedding they didn’t want to spend a lot of time traveling so Riviera Maya was the perfect destination.
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| The newlyweds, Kendall & Tommy |
El Dorado Maroma is a gorgeous adults only, all inclusive resort. The resort is located on Maroma Beach, which is the nicest strip of beach in Riviera Maya. The resort has just 74 suites, so it is really quiet and private- perfect for honeymoon couples!
Relaxing and not having an agenda was their favorite part of their honeymoon! After their trip, Kendall had some really good advice for other couples preparing for their own honeymoons:
“Don’t try to plan too much. Enjoy every day and really act like you are on your honeymoon! So many times on vacation we come home more tired than when we left because of how much we try to do. Read, eat, don’t think about stress back home & just enjoy each others company!”
Sometimes, advice like that is so easy to forget and I agree that it is so important to just enjoy your time together when you are on your honeymoon. Rejuvenating, blissful, & fun, El Dorado Maroma was the ideal escape for Kendall & Tommy. So glad you guys had such a great time!
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A lot of my clients have a tough time when it comes to making decisions about their honeymoon, whether this means picking the right destination or the perfect resort. The good news is that you really can’t go wrong! Regardless of where you go you will have an amazing time enjoying your newlywed bliss. But if you are still having trouble with making a decision, here are a few tips to help with the decision making process.
1. If you are trying to decide between two destinations, decide to visit both! Go to one destination for your honeymoon and then visit the other destination for an anniversary trip.
2. When trying to decide between two different destinations or resorts, talk about what you each like about each place. Discuss what you would do at each spot, and what your perfect days would be like. Don’t just look through “must see” lists by other people- what would YOU want to do? Look through pictures and really imagine yourselves in each place- where are you most excited about?
3. If the travel time is significantly different, go with the destination with the shorter travel time. This way you will spend less time on airplanes and more time enjoying your honeymoon!
With all of this being said, don’t put too much pressure on your honeymoon! Your honeymoon is not just about where you go or what you do. Your honeymoon is about enjoying the beginning of the rest of your lives together. A lot of couples think that their honeymoon has to be the best vacation of their lives. Well that doesn’t give you a lot to look forward to! You can (and hopefully will!) take more luxurious trips in your life.
I hope this helps! If you need advise for planning your honeymoon we would love to help! Contact us at hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com.
Typically, when people think Mexico, they think beachfront resorts, fruity cocktails, great service, and wonderful weather. All that is true, and there’s so much more! Case in point, Capella Ixtapa. This luxurious Mexican retreat, nestled inside of a cliff above the Pacific ocean is unparalleled.
The resort itself consists of only 59 guest suites, each complete with sweeping ocean views, a private terrace and a private plunge pool. After basking in the hot sun, take a dip in your own plunge pool, or enjoy refreshments on your terrace. Feeling a bit more social? Venture out to the hotel’s Tequila Room where you’ll find over 65 certified 100% agave tequilas. Whatever you do end up doing, indulging in Capella’s signature Basil Margarita is a must!
Want to be a bit more active? With nearby golf courses, hiking trails, kayaking in the ocean, deep sea fishing and much more, there is no chance of getting bored!
Even better- contact Ever After Honeymoons for a special offer! Guests receive every 3rd night free and complimentary breakfast daily.
Send us an email at hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com if you’re interested in staying at this gorgeous resort!
