Bride Villa launched!

Bride Villa is a wine, dessert, jewellery and fashion event for brides-to-be and select wedding professionals. The showcase comes off on July 19 from 3-8pm at Heronetta in Sandy Lane, Barbados. Different rooms on the luxurious property will carrying different wedding themes. One room will be offering sweets and desserts, one room offering jewellery, one offering wines and champagnes, one offering gift ideas. There will be mini massages in one room and in another models will be modeling bridal trousseau and lingerie. It will be limited to a select number of vendors who target mid to high-end clientele.

Meredith Bullock from Savvi Formal Wear and Anya Bridal in the US will be attending the event to talk about choosing wedding apparel for your style and budget. Capello salon will be doing a live demonstration of the latest bridal hairstyles and we will also be doing bridal makeovers for our guests with the help of Adrian Carew from Hair 2 Inc in Toronto. There will also be gift bags and many give-aways and live music as well. We are publishing a resource guide for the event that will include an ad from all of the exhibitors. This take away brochure will be placed in the gift bags along with other goodies. Of course there will be a fashion show of some of the latest designs from Caribbean designers.

For this event we offer two investment options. Exhibitor rates are $375 USD and we are limited to 20 of these. This includes your space to exhibit at Bride Villa, your listing in the Resource Guide, and your logo will also appear on our website www.caribbeanbride.com on the CB Events Page. There is one space available for a host sponsor and this is $1250 USD. As host sponsor your logo will appear along with Caribbean Bride as the presenters of the show. This also includes all other ads and web banners that we will produce for our site. At the event the host is given first choice of site to place their presentation as well. Your ad will also be placed on the outside back cover of the Resource Guide.

Vendors interested in participating contact us at:
bridevilla@caribbeanbride.com


Sponsors of the event:

Re-discover the Caribbean dining specials in Barbados

$99 BDS

ONE simple price - NINE tempting choices

3 course DINNER, bottle of wine (per couple) and VAT included.

Mango's By the Sea
The Beach House
Lighthouse Terrace at the Hilton*
Il Tempio
Cariba
Apsara
Tamnak Thai
Calabaza
Paulo's Churrasco do Brasil

*Lighthouse Terrace is a BUFFET - Tuesday/Italian - Wednesday/Indian - Friday/Asian

Request the re-discover menu.

The Almond Beach Village, St. Peter, Barbados

The Almond Beach Village is a beachfront, all-inclusive, seven-building property located in St. Peter, just north of Speightstown, surrounded by 30 acres of tropical gardens and approximately 22 miles from Grantley Adams International Airport. Local attractions include downtown Bridgetown, approximately ten miles away, and the Folkestone Marine Park, located four miles from the property.

Hotel amenities include nine freshwater swimming pools, five tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course, squash courts, fitness center, whirlpool, scuba diving, reef fishing, kayaking, aqua cycling, banana boating, snorkeling, sailing, waterskiing, windsurfing, gift shop, laundry services, room service, free parking, nightclub, tour desk, and transportation to nearby shopping areas. Dining options include four restaurants, five bars, poolside bar, and a coffee shop.

This property's all-inclusive package includes three meals a day, non-motorized water sports, waterskiing, golfing, squash, aerobics, lunch and dinner room service, all beverages, kid's club, nightly entertainment, late night disco, tennis, fitness center, beach towels, weekly picnic, shopping excursions, manager's cocktail party, and all taxes and gratuities.

Guestrooms feature air-conditioning, clock radios, hairdryers, coffeemakers, room safes, telephones, and cable TVs. Rollaway beds may be borrowed for in-room use at no additional cost. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available upon request.

The Wedding of your Dreams?

Muriel and her husband were scheduled to marry in Mexico. The wedding had been planned for nearly a year. 75 guests were flying in to celebrate this grand occasion. Then, two weeks before Muriel's big day, news of the swine flu swept across the country and travelers were advised to cancel trips. Muriel was devastated. A year of planning down the drain. Plane tickets and resort reservations wasted. Her dream wedding vanished. What would she do?

Although Muriel was heart-broken that the wedding she had envisioned could not take place, all was not lost. Muriel realized that her wedding day was not all about the exotic locale, the decorations, the food or even the guests. It was about her and her husband. It was about solidifying the bond they share, and making an eternal commitment to one another. Sure, she was disappointed that they couldn't make this commitment barefoot on a sandy beach, but life is full of such disappointments and obstacles. This was an opportunity for Muriel and her husband to turn the negative into a positive. They would continue with there wedding at an alternate location.

In the end, they had the wedding of their dreams because they married the person they wanted to spend the rest of their life with. Because they were surrounded by the people who love them. Because they remembered that underneath the decoration of a wedding stands the love and commitment of two people.

As you plan your Caribbean wedding, stay open-minded. For instance, if your wedding will be outdoors, create a back-up plan in case of inclement weather. Nearly all weddings present an obstacle to overcome, but these obstacles do not have to be disastrous. Planning ahead will allow you to relax and breathe easier on your big day.

Coming soon...

I am a Caribbean Bride...

Letters written by real brides-to-be about their journey to becoming Caribbean Brides
Bio:
Natalie, 26 from Barbados
Getting married to Sean on May 16 in Barbados

A few days to go before my wedding day and, surprisingly, I haven’t found myself running around, screaming at anyone who crossed my path or tossing and turning in bed at night. In fact, I’m quite calm. I’ve heard countless stories of all the last minute things that I’d be doing during the final week of my wedding but this morning I found myself laying in bed until 11:00 am!! Why? My maid-of-honour keeps telling me that I’m not the typical bride because I’m a professional planner...I even planned which boxers Sean will wear on our wedding day. Don’t get me wrong, I worry like anyone else and keep asking myself: “Why hasn’t anything gone wrong? Everyone who told me that something would go wrong couldn’t possibly be wrong. Or could they?” One of our groomsmen even commented last week that everything was going too smoothly and according to plan (I guess he’s speaking from experience). While he did manage to scare the hell out of Sean and me, we’re trying to stay calm and enjoy this final week.

After watching countless of episodes of ‘Bridezilla’ I’ve resigned myself not to worrying about something possibly going wrong, but rather to focusing on the true meaning of the day. So often, a bride can get wrapped up in the event and forget that she’s making the most important vows one can make. While this may sound cliché, focusing on the vows that I’ll be taking has been what has kept me sane – well as sane as a bride with three days to go before her wedding could be!

Experience the luxury of The Crane

Romantic Escape Package at The Crane Barbados

Fresh flowers upon arrival
Guaranteed upgrade from One Bedroom Ocean View to One Bedroom Ocean View with Private Plunge Pool
Dinner for two in Zen or L'Azure restaurant
1 Chilled bottle of wine in room on arrival
In room couples massage (1hr. two therapists)
Private Island Tour (3hrs.)
Total Package Price for two persons - US$490.00

Please Note that Package rates are in addition to room rates. Kindly check with Reservations Agent on package rules when reserving.

For more details visit:
www.thecrane.com

A romantic wedding in Bequia

There is no better place for your wedding and honeymoon in the Southern Caribbean than Spring House, located on the charming Grenadine island of Bequia. A stone’s throw from its more famous neighbor Mustique, Bequia has retained its old world charm having escaped the tourism boom while keeping its 1960’s feel and small island friendliness.

Spring House has recently undergone extensive reconstruction and offers luxury accommodation for up to 16 guests in 8 magnificent suites spread over its two landscaped acres. Rebuilt in true colonial style, the house oozes charm and every corner reveals another patio, veranda or private space. Each air conditioned suite enjoys locally handcrafted furniture including four poster beds that flow in lace. Designed, built, staffed and managed by local Vincentians, it is the ideal destination for weddings, family reunions, corporate groups, or just a gathering of friends. 
Choose their All Inclusive Plan and really take the work out of enjoying your special occasion. If you are the one doing the organizing, you will appreciate the many services that are included.  Local flights from Barbados, airport transfers, rental cars, meals, open bar, and a full staff from chefs to gardeners to maids are just a few of the items that come with the one price package. 

From flowers to legal documents, from cakes to photographs, our wedding service can be as involved or detached as you wish. We can organize everything, leave everything to you or anything in between. A 24 hour residency requirement allows you to get married and then have your honeymoon. Some of our brides have their hearts set on a beach wedding, some prefer a ceremony at Spring House. Our House Manager has over 25 years experience as an executive chef and hotel manager and will help you put together the day as it best suits you.
More of a luxury private resort than just a villa, they have a wide range of activities from a 40 foot designer pool to a full size pool table. Overlooking Spring Bay, Spring House is convenient to everything on the island while preserving your privacy. Port Elizabeth is just six minutes away and there is easy access to Bequia’s many beaches.

If you are looking for the perfect wedding destination, good food, wonderful beaches and a calm and friendly atmosphere, this really is the paradise so often sought but
rarely found. Bequia– the island that tourism forgot.

Contact:
USA: 1-617-275-4820   UK: 0207-099-6983 

Bequia: 1-784-483-0381

www.springhousebequia.com

Complimentary honeymoon at Sunset Resorts in Jamaica

Sunset Resorts in Jamaica is offering a complimentary Honeymoon package for newlyweds at all three Jamaica properties; Sunset Beach Resort & Spa in Montego Bay, Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa in Ocho Rios and Sunset at the Palms in Negril. A tropical honeymoon in paradise will be a trip to remember for years to come and a getaway that guests will want to repeat again and again. Guests that stay a minimum of five nights at any three Sunset Resorts can enjoy this value-added package.

The Sunset Resorts Honeymoon package includes:
o Welcome gift and bottle of champagne upon arrival
o One category upgrade (based upon availability upon arrival)*
All packages are subject to availability and are based on double
occupancy only. Reservation of a Sunset Saver category or higher for a minimum of a five nights stay is required. This honeymoon package requires proof of marriage which must be presented upon check-in and the wedding ceremony must have taken place within 30 days prior to the date of arrival. This package is also available for weddings that take place at any of the three Sunset Resorts properties. Room category upgrade is not available at Sunset at the Palms. The Honeymoon package is valid for new U.S. and Canadian reservations from May 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010.

SUNSET RESORTS "WE DO" FREE WEDDING PACKAGE
Brides and groom staying a minimum of seven nights at the recently
renovated, playful Sunset Beach Resort & Spa in Montego Bay, or the
legendary, Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa in Ocho Rios can now get
married for free, courtesy of the resort.*
"We Do" includes all the trimmings:
* Service of a marriage officer to perform the ceremony
* Services of our on-site wedding coordinator
* Picturesque wedding area
* Chilled bottle of sparkling wine
* Single-tiered wedding cake (serves 4-6 people)
* Bridal bouquet and groom's boutonniere
* Recorded music
* Two "Just Got Married" t-shirts
For an additional cost, the ceremony and reception can be recorded; spa services and packages can be added; a private reception can be held; a live Jamaican Steel band or Reggae band will have the guests grooving; plus a wedding album, a private sunset cruise and much more. Larger weddings can be arranged. Renewal of vows and special honeymoon and anniversary extras are available.
All packages are subject to availability and are based on double occupancy only. Reservation of an ocean view room category or higher for a minimum of seven nights stay is required. *A non-refundable administration, processing, government license and marriage certificate fee of $280 is required for wedding reservations (processing fee subject to change). This package is valid for new U.S. and Canadian reservations now through as of March 31, 2010. Processing fee is subject to change.
Rates include accommodations with a private balcony, all meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, wine by the glass, non-motorized water sports, tennis, entertainment, taxes, and gratuity. For more information or reservations at Sunset Resorts, call toll free
1-800-234-1707 or visit www.sunsetresortsjamaica.com

Re-Discover the Caribbean

This weekend is the sixth annual Re-Discover the Caribbean Show in Barbados. Check out all the Caribbean has to offer plus win great prizes. Over 20 destinations and 100 exhibitors will be participating this year!

www.re-discover.com

Occidental Hotels and Resorts presents...

Occidental Hotels & Resorts is calling all destination-bound brides to bring the dress and leave the stress with an online "save-the-date" invitation tool and a variety of hassle-free, all-inclusive wedding options at its resorts throughout Mexico, Costa Rica and the Caribbean. Couples simply visit www.occidentalweddings.com to reserve their wedding date and location, and an on-site wedding coordinator at the resort of choice will contact them within two business days to create a celebration that fits their style, and budget. Romantic honeymoon packages are also available at all Occidental Hotels & Resorts including breakfast in bed, couples massages, room upgrades and more.

The online "save-the-date" tool provides a cost-effective and eco-friendly way for the future Mr. and Mrs. to send personalized invitations to guests, and for guests to reserve and pay for their rooms, saving the happy couple from the task. And, since all Occidental Hotels & Resorts are all-inclusive, a plethora of dining options, daily and nightly activities are available to guests throughout their stay, and there are no surprises on the bill at check out.

Amid the romance, wedding parties and newlyweds can also find adventure and immerse themselves in local culture. In Mexico, explore the nearby temples at Chichen Itza, walk to mystical underground rivers in Xcaret, and take in the incredible cliff-top Caribbean views from Xel-Ha and Tulum. Enjoy the hospitality of Costa Rica's Ticos, the friendly people of the region, go horseback riding in Aruba, or experience the diverse combination of Spanish, French and Caribbean cultures in the Dominican Republic.

Occidental Hotels & Resorts Weddings
Whether it's a private vow renewal on the beach for 10 or an elaborate affair for 200, the coordinator can help choose the perfect setting within the resort, from an authentic Mayan ruin to a wedding gazebo with a stunning 360° view of the Caribbean Sea. Wedding packages include the essential cake, champagne, judge, documents, décor, flowers and one complimentary breakfast in bed.

Newspaper article on Jamaica Destination Weddings Expo

Destination theme vacations are the latest tool being used in the region to stimulate the tourism industry. So says Dave Cox of the Toronto and Barbados based Caribbean Bride Magazine. Caribbean Bride was featured last month at the inaugural Jamaica Destination Weddings and Honeymoon Expo in New York.

The Destination Weddings and Honeymoon Expo is a new venture of The Worldwide Group Travel in partnership with the Jamaica Tourist Board. The "Jamaica Only" event was held at the Holiday Inn Westbury in Carle Place.

Cox, who also produced the fashion show for the Expo said that The Worldwide Group Travel has found that in this challenging economic climate, it is still possible for a bride to have the wedding of her dreams. Jamaica is being promoted as providing the perfect combination of a luxury wedding location, romantic honeymoon destination and the affordability that today's bride is seeking.

He said that his magazine’s target market is not only persons residing in the Caribbean but also couples from North America and Europe. “The magazine in essence is a tool to promote the Caribbean as an ideal wedding paradise and we are already on sale throughout the US. This event is a perfect place for us to promote the magazine and our website and we are honoured to have been invited to take part.”

Vendors to the new Destination Weddings and Honeymoon Expo included traveling photographers, hair stylists, make-up artists, creators of wedding favours and invitations, and a web designer who helped brides create personalized wedding websites. Due to the event’s overwhelming success the Jamaica Tourist Board has asked Worldwide Group Travel and Caribbean Bride to produce five more Expos in the coming months in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Miami, Atlanta and New York.


Caption: Dave Cox of Caribbean Bride Magazine with Bajan fashion models (left to right) Teneille Stoute and Lene Hall, wearing Watters gowns.

For more information contact:
Pamala Proverbs
PRMR Inc.
438-7592 or 2625979
Email: pam@prmrinc.net

Stimulus Package to Jamaica

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts www.iberostar.com has a "Stimulus Package" perfect for Caribbean Brides. These trying economic times have caused much stress, and as a result may be putting a strain on your relationship. The newly approved stimulus package was issued to help reinvigorate the economy, but what about your love life?

No need to worry, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has issued the "Iberostar Stimulus Package" that is designed to help you reconnect with that special someone and bring a fresh burst of energy to your love life. The "Iberostar Stimulus Package" offered at the Grand Hotel Rose Hall
(Montego Bay, Jamaica) will help rekindle your romantic flame and offer a getaway from the stresses that today's current issues are having on life.

The "Stimulus Package" includes:
- Free upgrade to ocean view room
- Fresh flowers and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival
- Bottle of champagne
- Romantic dinner with special menu
- $150 resort credit
- Breakfast in bed day after arrival

When booking guests must call 888-923-2722 and reference the "Iberostar Stimulus Package."

Please note: booking window expires June 15, 2009 with travel no later than September 15, 2009.

I am a Caribbean Bride...

Letters written by real brides-to-be about their journey to becoming Caribbean Brides
Bio:
Nadja, 29 from Serbia
Getting married to Sacha on June 6 in Barbados

Choosing the Dress
My experience of choosing the wedding dress was very stressful. That is because of the limited time I had and the specific dress that I wanted. I came home to Serbia for three weeks with a mission impossible: to find the dress, shoes, jewellery, and fabric for my bridesmaid's dresses (all 12 of them). I also had to choose the design for their dresses, not to mention that I had to choose the venue, music, band and everything we will need for another wedding party that we are going to have in Serbia for my friends and family that won't be able to make it to the Caribbean. To all of that you can add freezing cold weather! I always wanted something unconventional and unique for my wedding and I just couldn't find it at first.

A friend recommended a famous designer and my entourage and I were in front of his show room within an hour. We stepped in and a miracle happened. Once you see your dress you immediately know it. You recognize it right away hanging on the hanger like a piece of art. Once you put it on you are the happiest person in the world and all the stress and thoughts you had before are gone with the wind. I have found the dress of my dreams and I can't wait for my wedding day for Sacha to see me in it.

A complimentary wedding at the Ritz!

Now couples have even more reason to celebrate their wedding in the tropical destinations of The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Caribbean & Mexico: an exclusive offer for a complimentary wedding ceremony, in addition to a complimentary three-night first anniversary stay, when booking a wedding on the Reconnect® package.

Reconnect is an exclusive package that allows wedding guests to spend time with family and friends while discovering the myriad experiences at each of our Caribbean & Mexico hotels and resorts. Reconnect includes:
• Nightly accommodations
• Daily breakfast for two
• A $100 daily resort credit- for use at F & B outlets, Spas and for recreation activities.

When booking a wedding on the Reconnect package at The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Caribbean & Mexico, for a minimum of three nights and twenty-five rooms or more, couples will receive a complimentary wedding ceremony and three-night stay for their first anniversary, redeemable at any of our five hotels: The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun; The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman; The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica; The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas; and The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino.
The complimentary wedding ceremony is applicable to wedding events booked from April 1 through June 30, 2009 and held from May 1 through December 20, 2009 and includes:
• Ceremony Location
• Wedding Specialist
• Wedding Concierge
• Minister
• Signature Bouquet
• Signature Boutonniere
• Signature Location Décor

NEW RITZ-CARLTON, CARIBBEAN & MEXICO WEDDING OFFER 2
A unique twist on the traditional first anniversary gift of paper, couples will also receive a certificate for a complimentary three-night stay. Whether they choose to plan a second honeymoon at the hotel where they wed, or celebrate by exploring another Ritz-Carlton in the region, they are sure to enjoy rich culture, pure relaxation, and the finest in personalized service. Our professional on-site wedding planners and wedding concierges will work with couples to create unforgettable experiences.

For more information and reservations, please call the Caribbean & Mexico sales office at (786) 470-3400 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com

A Spa Day- the cure for wedding planning stress

Voted Favorite Spa in the Caribbean in the 2007 & 2008 Spa Readers' Choice Awards, The BodyHoliday at LeSPORT in St. Lucia is the perfect place for relaxation and rejuvenation.

"It's great when a holiday leaves you with lovely memories. But a truly world-class holiday leaves you with a whole lot more.

The BodyHoliday in St Lucia, means pleasure, rejuvenation and relaxation and delivers a memorable active beach holiday combined with your favourite sports, great food, exercise programmes and personal service.

And we add one more special ingredient - The Oasis, The Centre of Health & Well-being. It's the Caribbean's most award-winning spa but we're more than a spa. You can be assured of whatever your mind, body and spirit need, you will find it here, from non-stop relaxation to non-stop activity and all points in between.

This holiday is for anyone interested in health and well-being, old or young, fit or unfit, looking for adventure or relaxation or just looking to rediscover yourself. There's something here for everybody. You'll leave feeling totally rejuvenated both mentally and physically."

Who can argue with that?? Visit BodyHoliday for more information. Not traveling to St. Lucia? Visit Spa Finder to locate a spa for your relaxing pleasure.

Looking for a photographer?

One of the things we pride ourselves in here at Caribbean Bride is that we get to work with some of the best wedding professionals the region has to offer. One of our favourite photographers based in Jamaica is Brian Nejedly. Check out his new site which was launched over the weekend.

www.briandesign.com

Getting Excited!

A week to go to the Destination Weddings and Honeymoon Expo in NY. As we are producing the fashion show for the event we have been busy as little bees in both offices. The concept as been presented, the models booked, the fashion has been chosen and we are ready to go. Right now it is just the calm before the storm as nothing else can be done until fittings on the morning of the show.

There is great buzz about the event as all the large resorts from Jamaica will be there. There will be a live reggae band and free Jamaican food as well not to mention some amazing gowns from Watters Brides.

New York here we come!

The island of St Kitts invites you to explore its rich heritage and unspoiled beauty culminating with its annual St Kitts Music Festival. From June 25th to 27th explore the many hidden treasures of our island and let our lush natural surroundings calm you as you unwind during the day. Then we turn up the heat at night with the rhythmic sounds of our annual Music Festival. The festival is well known for its mix of musical styles and family friendly, block party atmosphere.

Renowned artists of the past include Dru Hill, Kenny Rogers, Dionne Warwick, Yolanda Adams, Boyz 2 Men, Air Supply, Billy Ocean, Michael Bolton, Akon, Wyclef and most recently John Legend. This year, we invite you to join us as we celebrate with top popular musicians as well as our very own local and regional rising stars. For further information regarding the festival, please visit our websites at www.stkittstourism.kn or www.stkittsmusicfestival.net

Come EXPLORE, FEEL, LOVE AND REMEMBER an EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER!

Designer wedding

Canadian bridal designer Danielle Cormier and Mike Doiron tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Barbados on July 12, 2008. The couple from Brampton Ontario first met in a chance meeting in a bar while out with friends and it was definitely a case of love at first sight. Mike proposed during a romantic dinner on a surprised trip to Bermuda. "He got down on one knee and told me the five things he loves about me, I always told him throughout our nine years of dating that if or when we were to get married that he better know at least five things he loves about me" Danielle says.

The couple chose the Casaurina Beach Resort in Barbados because of the ease of getting available flights for their guest and also because the resort accommodated children. On the day the bride wore a Daniella Couture gown made and designed by the bride and the bridesmaids also wear custom made gowns from her line. Danielle's dress was a mermaid gown with spaghetti straps made of silk taffeta. The groom and groomsmen wore bespoke suits by famed tailor Lou Myles know for his custom suits for celebrities like Muhammed Ali. Mike sported a tan linen suit and white shirt while the guys wore light pink long sleeve shirts and tan pants. The unique thing at the ceremony was after the bride's father walked her half way down the aisle and then her mother walked her and her daughter the rest of the way where her daughter gave her away.

The reception for 60 guests included Caribbean seafood salad, chargrilled angus sirloin steak and tender lobster tail, grilled chicken breast in port wine jus, penne and fusili pasta and the dessert was Florida orange and lemon sorbet. After the wedding the couple spent an extra four days in Barbados and got a chance to explore the many secluded beaches while on a chartered boat cruise.

Congratulations to Danielle and Mike.

One of the Caribbean's top 10 accommodations

Welcome to the uniquely designed Mount Hartman Estate on the beautiful island of Grenada. This stunning property set on its own private peninsula houses several accommodations all in one location. The Estate House sleeps up to 14 people in a total of seven large bedrooms. The main house merges into the hillside and has a grass and cactus covered roof as well as internal waterfalls! The Folly rises out of the larger of the swimming pools and sleeps two people in this spectacular and intimate ‘love nest.’

All rooms are furnished with a mixture of antique and modern furniture, a 42-inch plasma TV, DVD and CD player, Bose Wave radio/alarms, hairdryers, a safe and a local cell phone. All rooms have air conditioning and en suite bathrooms. Most have ceiling fans as well. The view from some of the bathrooms qualifies among Best Bathroom views of the World.

The thatched Beach House has been constructed in the style of a typical Caribbean beach house but with every modern facility. It offers the exclusive luxury experience of the Mount Hartman Bay Estate in a laid-back yet stylish beach side experience, with glorious views of Mount Hartman Bay and the Mount Hartman Bay nature reserve.
From the Beach House, guests can step off the deck and onto their own private Caribbean beach, complete with golden sand, palm trees and thatched umbrellas.

The price includes transfers from and to the airport, all food, drinks (wines, Champagne, cocktails, beers and soft drinks), services of the chef, Maitre d’, Deputy Maitre d’, bar and waiting staff, head housekeeper, housekeepers and maids, gardeners, boat captain, estate manager, two seven-seater 4 x 4 SUVs, a 43’ motor cruiser, a wakeboarding/water skiing boat and underwater sea scooters plus massage treatments, personal training and aqua aerobics.

This is an amazingly luxurious property filled with the full spice of the Caribbean. This is a perfect location for an exclusive destination wedding in paradise.

For more info visit:
www.mounthartmanbay.com

Airport Shoot

I met three ladies yesterday in the airport on their way to St. Lucia. What caught my attention was that they were having a full photoshoot in front for a mini water fountain and they were all just using cell phones to take the pictures. After each couple of shots they would huddle and compare shots and then start over with new poses. Why was this so strange to me...

Well for the past three days we have been shooting our fashion spread with high end cameras, strobes, reflectors, make-up artist, assistants, and a stylist. On the outside these two shoots were quite difference but the fundamental essence was quite the same. I really wish that our images get the same emotion and excitement from viewers as these girls were getting from each others images on these tiny cell phones. At the end of the day it isn't really the execution but the emotion a pictures evokes that makes it a great and memorable image.

I walked over and offered them three magazines and they halted production on the set to peruse the magazine and they seemed impressed. "Do you have anymore" one asked and I actually had some copies of our first issue so I handed out a round of those as well. They politely said thanks and then returned to the set. A quick check of the lighting and their hair and they were off for the close ups shoots.

These girls enjoyed taking pictures.

Save up to $600 at Hedonism Superclubs Resorts

Don't miss the Spring & Summer Super Savings at Superclubs Hedonism Resorts if you book now through March 25, 2009.

Destination Weddings Expo in NY!

Worldwide Group Travel is excited to announce its new venture - Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Expo. They have partnered with the Jamaica Tourist Board for the very first time to produce a "Jamaica Only" Destination Weddings and Honeymoon Expo. This event will be held at the Holiday Inn Westbury in Carle Place, New York on Sunday, March 29, 2009 from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. Worldwide Group Travel,has found that in this challenging economic climate, it is still possible for a bride to have the wedding of her dreams! The lush, breathtaking beauty of Jamaica provides the perfect combination of a luxury wedding location, romantic honeymoon destination and affordability that today's bride is seeking!

The Jamaica Tourist Board has partnered with Worldwide Group Travel as the Exclusive Sponsor of the event, the first of its kind in the Tri-State Area. At this premiere event, the Jamaica Tourist Board joins Gold Level Exhibitors Caribbean Bride Magazine, Sandals All-Inclusive Resorts, Half Moon Resort, Air Jamaica, and a host of other Exhibitors.

Brides, their fiancés and bridesmaids will want to spend an afternoon at the Expo and visit suppliers of wedding related vendors such as traveling photographers, hair stylists, make-up artists, creators of wedding favors and invitations, and a web designer who will help brides create personalized wedding websites. In addition to the many wedding related services, couples can also explore options for honeymoon resorts and activities. The Expo is expected to attract not only those planning Destination Weddings and/or Honeymoons but also those people within the New York Tri-State area who are interested in planning a family reunion, a group trip, or vacation.
During this event, attendees will be entertained by a live reggae band, free Jamaican food and a fantastic Bridal Fashion Extravaganza where the latest trends in bridal gowns, bridal party attire and resort wear will be showcased. One lucky bride will leave with an amazing Grand Prize of a Jamaica Destination Wedding or Honeymoon, including airfare.

Please visit the website www.destinationweddingsexpo.com

The secluded luxury of Balliceaux House

Balliceaux House (pronounced “Bali-so”) is a three bedroom villa which sits perched above crown point and offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, Spring bay, and the islands of Battowia and Balliceaux.

The villa is completely open and aptly designed for the tropics. Constructed primarily of Brazilian greenheart and Bequia stone, the style is warm and contemporary with a mix of antiques and vintage furnishings.

The grounds are extremely private and well insulated by lush terraced gardens. There is separation of the main house and guest wing making it ideal for couples to share the villa. Indoor and outdoor dining tables are available, and the kitchen is equipped with a thermador gas range and outside grill. The atmosphere is pristine and windswept with regular trade winds off the Atlantic. Large ocean views are consistent from nearly every part of the villa.

Contact them at lainiegratz@gmail.com for more details.

www.balliceauxhouse.com