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.