WHITE SAND TRAVEL

Have you ever looked at one of those magazines while you are in the checkout line at your favorite store and you wonder how some people are so wonderfully gorgeous? I look at photographs at Halle Berry and I simply just can’t tear my eyes away from the page. No flaws, everything is perfect and I wish I could look like her. But is that really the true image or has that image been airbrushed and presented to look like perfection? Not to say she is not absolutely and breathtakingly beautiful but how does she really look? Well I also do the same thing when I look at some glossy magazine pictures of these amazing resorts. When were those pictures taken? Is that how the resort really looks and even if it did look like that, what is the service like? For several years I stared at that pictures of El Dorado Royale and I just always thought “what a fabulous resort. I bet it is for the rich and famous’. Well, I am not rich and famous “yet”, but I had the opportunity to spend some time at the absolutely fabulous resort and as a Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Specialist when a bride or groom says Mexico, immediately my ears tune in and I start to imagine them on the shore of the Riviera Maya, enjoying the king size day beds, lazing in their very own lazy river steps away from their room. And, those casita suites just beckon me back 20 years or so when I would be totally willing to live in one of those suites for the rest of my life and just be a professional honeymooner. Are you looking for your dream destination?

El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels caters to couples; offering the ideal settings for romance, whether a wedding, honeymoon, anniversary or impromptu romantic getaway. You'll love the In-suite Jacuzzis, the Aguas del Amor, a private outdoor shower, the full service concierge, and the pool and beach butlers. These Gourmet Inclusive® luxury resorts are strung along the Riviera Maya's shore line, each offering pristine stretches of white sand beachfront. Allow yourself to savor every detail of your vacation experience to the fullest. Whatever your desire, El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels can fulfill it.

With more than a mile of sandy beach in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, El Dorado Royale by Karisma offers an escape no other destination can match. All the luxuries you can dream of, combined with an emphasis on personal attention to your every whim, make this an ideal location for impromptu getaways, romantic weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries. Discover the pleasures of the Gourmet Inclusive® experience. Relax in an elegant suite that includes 24-hour room service and a private Jacuzzi. Savor gourmet dining at seven extraordinary restaurants. Float on 13 swimming pools and indulge in spa services, including our popular couples massage classes. Then get ready to join in the exciting nightlife. It’s all here and it’s all for you in a place that doesn’t just feel like paradise, it is.

See for yourself.

Lush surprises await you when you venture out to enjoy the dramatic desert and mountainous landscape of Los Cabos. Choose to hike or mountain bike your way past the cascading waterfalls, the colorful and flowers and other indigenous wildlife. Hiking up the Sierra de la Laguna Mountain is challenging but rewarding. The great view of the desert terrain and Baja and the chance to the sub-tropical birds, mule deer or mountain lions along the way will surely pique your interests.
You may opt to explore the desert outback and experience the bumpy terrain and streams and remote villages in an open-air Mercedes Benz. This unique tour includes a nature walk that provides and explanation of the unspoiled flora and fauna and indigenous wildlife of the desert. Put some pizzazz in it by driving your own Hummer to local adventures in Todos Santos, Rancho La Verdad, Santiago and the East Cape with Baja Outback.
True adventures will thrill to a zipline tour of Baja’s desert canyons. The tour takes you high above the canyons and riverbeds of Boca de Sierra National Park for an unbelievable experience through nature.

Of note is that Los Cabo’s Magdalena Bay is where hundreds of visiting gray, humpback, fin and Byrde’s whales go to breed from January to March. Want to get right in the water with the mammal? How about the wondrous – if not smaller- dolphin? Also, keep in mind that many resorts in Los Cabos are dedicated to ensuring environmental justice as sea turtle watch and rescue sites. As a guest, you may have the opportunity to become involved in protecting some of the nature’s habitants such as sea turtles

The Caribbean is known as the destination for the most romantic and amazing honeymoons and weddings. Most couples chose the islands because of the close proximity and affordability not to mention the luscious white and powdery beaches you have come to expect and enjoy. There is a myriad of luxurious resorts ready to attend to your every need so you can experience a marvelous beach vacation and a rejuvenating few days in the tropics. While there is nothing wrong with the simple, standard Caribbean package designed for enjoying beach activities, relaxation and good food and weather. The island beckons you to enjoy the richness of the land. Dig deeper into cultural, historical and adventure possibilities available in the islands and complete the true picture of the exotic and tropical honeymoon you have dreamed about.

So what is there to do other than bask in the wonderful tropical sun, sip margaritas and splash in the amazing blue ocean waters? There is a wide variety of ways to experience the Caribbean beyond the beach ready for you to join the fun. Chukka Caribbean Adventures specializes in ours for Jamaica, Turks & Caicos and Belize and offers such exciting tours such as zip-line canopy tours, off-road safaris, buggy adventures, horseback riding, dogsled rides, bus tours, river tubing, river kayaking and ATV safaris. Ever thought your honeymoon could be this rich with adventure?

If you are adventurous and staying in the Montego Bay area, go out and explore the town. Ten minutes by taxi, the Hip Strip is the main drag with after-hours options like Blue Beat with a mellow menu of jazz and a potent menu of martinis. Next door, Margaritavilla is for the young-at-heart with margaritas in every flavor under the sun; and yes, you can get a cheeseburger in paradise. Across the street, tempt Lady Luck at the Coral Cliff Entertainment Lounge with more than a hundred slot machines, reggae concerts and comedy shows.

Montego Bay is a golfer’s nirvana with three courses within a 10-minute drive of one another. The Robert Trent Jones Half Moon Golf Club; Ritz-Carlton’s White Witch Course and Cinnamon Hill at the Rose Hall Resort are worth the splurge.

A haven for rejuvenation, the Renova Spa wickedly tempts you with seven indoor treatment rooms and two secluded seaside gazebos. The Reggae Splash Spa Package is four hours of pure bliss and includes a Jamaica No Problem Massage, an aloe rub to seal the deal, and more.

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I just read an article about a very creative marketing approach to help travelers get the most out of their vacation experience by using stocks in lieu of cash or credit card as payment.  What do you think?  Pretty genius or are your eyebrows arched in a way to say, what next?

Sometimes", says Heydt, "you do have to reinvent the wheel  At a time when cash is in short supply and stocks were deemed worthless, we used this promotion to change our currency from cash to stocks".  Steven Heydt, is the President of Elite Islands.  Elite Islands has a collection of 11 resorts ranging from an impressive collection of unique beachfront resorts provides the best variety in Caribbean vacations. From the islands of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, Antigua which is steeped in history, the seductive Nevis, lush and tropical St. Lucia, seductive Barbados or Palm Island - the private island paradise in the Grenadines, you can have the perfect escape you are looking for.

Tortola is voted "WORLD’S SEXIEST BEACH”.  Do you yearn for the perfect romantic Caribbean vacation escape? Even better to travel to the sexiest beach in the world?  Long Bay Beach Resort and Villas, the largest full service resort on Tortola is designed to ignite romance adjacent to the crystal blue waters of Tortola and its glorious white sand beaches.

Long Bay Beach Resort and Villas is offering a three-night* “Sexy Beach Escape” priced at $399 per person, based on double occupancy for Caribbean vacation travel now through December 20, 2009. The romantic Caribbean package features private, tropical Hillside Oceanview accommodations; pampering couples massage; welcome cocktail upon arrival; romantic full breakfast for two; one-day car rental to explore the island; and tax and service charge.

NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE THE TIME!

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We can choose to listen to the ever growing chatter of the recession we are experiencing and the doom and gloom can either fuel us to make positive changes or paralyze us into fear where we retreat and think it will be years or even decades before we can pay our bills let alone take a trip or do anything entertaining.
As the owner of White Sand Travel, I was forced to look critically at my business and the services that I provide to my clients and make some changes that will make me one of the strong businesses in the industry for years to come. There are many companies that are under collapse but I feel that this is not the first time we will see hard times and with the right approach, we will survive. Self criticism isn’t always easy and as I examined what I wanted my clients to expect from me, I had to change my message to be consistent all the way around. At a time when business owners are looking to cut back, I sat down and figured out what was different about me, about my company and how to make that resonate with others.

I have since consulted with my web designer and we are redesigning a whole new look, feel and functionality for our readers. We think it is imperative that when you visit our site you know what we do and why we do it and what you can expect. As an individual, I am strong, positive and energetic and want my website to convey that strength and personality – the vibrancy of my soul. So, we used bold colors and content to really talk to you show you why I am different and why you can trust us to design your honeymoon or destination wedding. We want to encourage you to “see” your dream and so our images are meant to spark the creativity in you so you can almost start living the experience before you get to the destination of your dreams.
Our message to you is simple - “it is all about you”. Tell us what your needs are and we can create your dream.

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