Happy Wednesday everyone! I can’t believe how quickly this week is flying by… I have so many couples out and about in luxurious destinations all around the world! I can’t wait to hear about all of their journeys when they return! Today, I am super excited about featuring one of my favorite honeymoon destinations, Bali. One of my favorite places to send couples who want to go to Bali is the Komaneka Resort at Monkey Forest.
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| Komaneka at Monkey Forest |
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| Private Pool at a Villa Suite |
Nestled in the vast forests of Bali, but only minutes away from Ubud, the cultural hub of Bali, sits this hidden gem. Each room at the intimate Komaneka property features a spacious and airy accommodations overlooking the vast rice gardens and forest that enclose the hotel. Komaneka’s prime location allows guests to escape in this Indonesian paradise or venture out to the hustle and bustle of the city of Ubud, Bali’s cultural hotspot. You have to check out this property, it is just to die for!
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| Infinity Pools and Jungle Views |
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| Room Overlooking a Rice Paddy. |
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| Pool at Komaneka at Monkey Forest. |
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| View of the Rice Paddy from the Balcony |
I just cannot get over how beautiful this place is, I’ve never seen so much green! And the staff… they are wonderful!! So warm and helpful, they truly make you feel like family. You can see why Komaneka at Monkey Forest was rated at one of the Top 10 Luxury Hotels in Asia by TripAdvisor this year!
Would you like to spend your honeymoon in Bali? Send us an email for more information! hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com
Good afternoon! Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. Over here on the West Coast we are suffering the cloudy “June Gloom,” and it is certainly not helping me out on this Monday. Thankfully, I have this exciting destination to share with you! This is actually a wedding and honeymoon in one! This sweet couple, Marlene & David, agreed that they wanted to elope to a tropical island paradise for their wedding, and what better than the islands of Tahiti?! Marlene and David started at the beautiful Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa and then journeyed north to the exquisite Four Seasons Resort in Bora Bora. Literally, these places cannot get any more beautiful. First, here are some breathtaking photos of their hotel in Moorea, and then continue below to see the wonderful spot in Bora Bora.
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| Crystal Clear Waters Surrounding Each Room |
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| Talk about curb side service! |
And below are some photos of the Four Seasons in Bora Bora, where Marlene & David tied the knot and spent the remainder of their honeymoon. The couple had always dreamed of venturing to the Tahitian Islands and I was more than happy to help them out. They had the pleasure of staying at two impeccable hotels with stunning amenities and incredibly genuine staff. For Marlene and David, two simple words sum up their trip, magical and memorable.
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| Marlene & David’s Wedding Altar |
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| David’s stylish wedding arrival, so fun! |
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| Marlene, David, & their Tahitian Wedding Party |
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| The beautiful island of Bora Bora |
I always love sending couples to islands in French Polynesia! Bora Bora especially, is one of the most beautifully romantic places I have seen. Happy Monday everyone! Here’s to a great week!
Interested in planning your honeymoon to somewhere in French Polynesia? Email us at hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com and we would love to help you out!
Whether it is a spur of the moment weekend in Vegas, a romantic getaway, or just a short trip home to see the fam, there are some packing tips and tricks that everyone should commit to memory. So I am excited to talk about some of the obvious (and sometimes not so obvious) tips and tricks I have picked up along the way from even the most seasoned of travelers.
- Roll. Never Fold.
- By rolling your clothes, you eliminate unnecessary wrinkles and make the most efficient use of the space in your bag. Got a big sweater or long sleeve shirt? Fold it in half and then roll it. A vertical crease down the middle is much easier to shake out than wrinkles all over.
- Don’t bother rolling pants and jeans. Simply fold those in half and have them line the bottom of your suitcase or bag.
- Check the Weather.
- It does get cold and rainy at the beach and hot and muggy in the mountains.
- Carry a Fully-Equip Carry On
- Always carry a change of clothes and a few toiletries on the plane.
- Never get on a plane without the following:
- A huge scarf or blanket of some kind: Airplane blankets are disgusting. Period.
- Socks: Cold feet are the worst. Especially on long flights.
- Snacks: Airlines charge for everything these days. Why pay to eat their mediocre snacks when you can bring your own yummy ones?
- Never pack valuables in the luggage you are checking.
- Jewelry – One of the girls in the office packed all of her jewelry in a checked bag, and she had quite the collection, including a number of vintage pieces from her mom, and it all got stolen. Bottom Line, you wouldn’t pack your wallet in your checked luggage, so don’t pack your jewelry. It will “disappear”.
- Pouch Everything.
- All your electronics in one. All your toiletries in another. And so on. It really makes life so much easier when you’re digging through your bag in search of deodorant or a phone charger.
- Leave some room.
- Make sure to leave some space in your bag for things you want to buy on your trip!
So those are just a few tips I thought I would share. See anything I left out??
Happy Friday everyone!
Happy Wednesday everyone! For round two of our Destination Spotlights, I am super excited to feature the one and only, Turtle Island Resort in Fiji. As one of the most exclusive and romantic places in the world, this property is just about as amazing as it gets. Don’t believe me? Check it out for yourself…
Turtle Island is located in the Yasawa Group of islands in Fiji, a short 30 minute seaplane ride from Nadi, where Fiji’s main airport is located. This 5-star resort consists of only 14 private villas and at any one time, there is a maximum of only 28 guests. Each of the 14 private villas, or “bures,” are scattered across the island, allowing each guest their “own slice of exotic island paradise.” The island also has 14 white, pristine beaches that can be reserved for guests’ privacy or used for any of the activities provided on the island, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, horseback riding and more.
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| View from the Ocean of one of the Villas |
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| One of 14 Private Beaches |
Every night there is a dinner party held at several different locations around the private island, offering guests a wide array of exquisite cuisine and an unlimited supply of fine wine and cocktails. The Resort was also chosen as the location for the most recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition photo shoot.
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| Private Dinner Party for Guests |
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| Champagne Lunch on a Private Beach |
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| Romantic Private Dinner for Two |
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| Romantic Private Dinner for Two on the Dock |
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| Relaxing in the Shade of Your Own Private Beach |
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| Horseback Riding Around the Island |
Right now, Ever After Honeymoons if offering a Turtle Island Resort Package. For $10,500, you receive a 7-night, all-inclusive stay in a beach front Grand-Bure on Turtle Island. All food, drinks, and activities (including everything from scuba diving, to horseback riding) are included. The package does not include flight costs and can be used anytime between now and August 2012. If you are interested in booking this package at the Turtle Island Resort, send us an email, hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com
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| View of the Main Cove of Turtle Island |
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| Can the water get any clearer? |
I’ll be spending my day wishing I was laying on that beautiful beach!
If you would like to visit this resort, contact us! hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com
When Jacki & Andrew Schaefer began planning their honeymoon they agreed that they wanted to go somewhere beautiful, peaceful, and a place that would be different from what they thought of as a “typical” honeymoon. Andrew had never been to Greece, Jacki had never been to the Greek Islands, so a trip to the heart of Greece, Athens, and one of the beautiful Greek islands, Santorini, was perfect for the couple! For the newlyweds, The Mystique hotel in Santorini provided them with the ideal quiet solitude they so desperately needed after the stresses of their wedding celebrations. The island offered relaxation, as well as opportunities for adventure, but for the first part of their honeymoon, Jacki & Andrew chose to take advantage of the downtime in paradise.
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| Andrew & Jacki on their balcony at Hotel Mystique. |
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| The view from the balcony at Hotel Mystique. |
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| Exploring in Oia, Santorini. |
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| The Red Beach in Santorini. |
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| The Red Beach in Santorini. |
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| View from the mountain top in Santorini. |
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| Jacki & Andrew in Oia, Santorini. |
Refreshed and rested, the two then ventured to Athens, Greece, where they stayed in the eclectic Electra Palace Plaka in the heart of Athens.
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| Andrew in Athens, Greece. |
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| Dinner in Athens, Greece. |
Aren’t these two such a cute couple?? I am so happy they had such a fantastic honeymoon. Here are a few more photos of the beautiful properties that Andrew and Jacki visited on their honeymoon, enjoy! Happy Monday, everyone! Here’s to a great week ahead!
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| The Mystique – Oia, Santorini. |
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| The Mystique – Oia, Santorini. |
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| The Mystique – Oia, Santorini. |
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| The Mystique – Oia, Santorini. |
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| The Mystique – Oia, Santorini. |
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| The Mystique – Oia, Santorini. |
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| The Mystique – Oia, Santorini. |
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| Electra Palace Plaka – Athens, Greece. |
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| Electra Palace Plaka – Athens, Greece. |
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| Electra Palace Plaka – Athens, Greece. |
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| Electra Palace Plaka – Athens, Greece. |
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| Electra Palace Plaka – Athens, Greece. |
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| Electra Palace Plaka – Athens, Greece. |
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| Electra Palace Plaka – Athens, Greece. |
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| Electra Palace Plaka – Athens, Greece. |
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| Electra Palace Plaka – Athens, Greece. |
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| Electra Palace Plaka – Athens, Greece. |
Want to plan your honeymoon to one of these beautiful places? Let me know! hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com
