The new Caribbeanbride.com launches this weekend!

SnapKnot

SnapKnot the photocentric website designed to help brides find wedding photographers, today announced the release of a new suite of features to enhance the user experience from initial search and booking to viewing post-event photos. The site's two latest features, Get Inspired [4] and the Bridal Dashboard [5], aim to improve brides' ability to draw wedding inspiration from the site as well as organize, manage and view their wedding photography.

Get Inspired is a new feature which allows users to search by keyword to find photos from any photographer on the site whose work matches the search, while the Bridal Dashboard allows brides to
organize and rank their favorite photographers, invite friends and family to weigh in on the decision-making process and even catch a private first look at the couple's engagement and wedding photos.

 "We are excited to announce the new Bridal Dashboard and Get Inspired pages," said SnapKnot CEO & Co-founder Reid Warner. "Giving brides an easy, fun way to plan their wedding photography along stylistic and emotional themes, rather than browsing each individual photographer's portfolio, makes for a more enjoyable SnapKnot user experience."

Brides can join SnapKnot [6] and enjoy the full suite of functionality entirely for free. There are no booking commissions or fees involved.

About SnapKnot

 Founded in January 2010 by Mike Rheaume and Reid Warner, SnapKnot is a website dedicated to helping engaged couples find the perfect wedding photographer and helping wedding photographers connect with more clients. SnapKnot emphasizes a photocentric design coupled with easy, fast search by location, budget, and theme to make finding a wedding photographer as painless as possible.

Dine on Aruba

Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) and Aruba Gastronomic Association (AGA) invite visitors to “Dine on Aruba,” a culinary promotion set to launch this summer. When guests book a stay at one of the “Dine on Aruba” participating hotels during the booking period of July 15 through Oct. 31, 2012, to travel during the months of Sept.1 through Nov. 30, 2012, they will receive two $50 “Dine on Aruba” gift certificates.* The new program will allow visitors to experience flavorful and diverse cuisines from more than 20 well-known international restaurants on island.

“Aruba is known worldwide for its fascinating fusion of flavors and cuisine combinations,” said Sanju Luidens-Daryanani, Aruba Tourism Authority chief marketing officer. “This program opens the door to visitors exploring an array of dining options, Aruba is known worldwide as a culinary destination and we encourage ‘Dine on Aruba’ participants to treat their taste buds to a unique gastronomic adventure.”

Through “Dine on Aruba,” foodies and vacationers alike can discover Aruba’s impressive world culinary tour and enjoy everything from fresh seafood, Caribbean and vegetarian dishes to exotic churrascaria creations and vibrant Italian, Mexican and Creole cuisine. Treat yourself to international selections, ethnic specialties, and local options such as keshi yena, goat stew, and fresh Caribbean catch.

The new promotion is an extension of AGA’s popular Dine-Around program, which offers attractive menu specials at several participating restaurants year-round. Warm island hospitality, world-class chefs and fine international wines paired with casual and elegant ambiances make “Dine on Aruba” a dynamic cultural experience. With 90 nationalities on island, Aruba is at the epicenter of a cultural melting pot, offering Amerindian, Latin and European influences found in every aspect of life, from language and island events to the rich cuisine that is sure to be celebrated through this dining adventure.

Participating Hotels:
• Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
• Aruba Bucuti Beach Resort and Tara Beach Suites
• Brickell Bay Beach Club Aruba
• Dutch Village All Inclusive Villas
• Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort
• Divi Aruba All Inclusive
• Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort
• Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino
• Holiday Inn Resort Aruba
• Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa
• Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive
• Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino
• Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino
• Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive
• The Mill Resort & Suites
• The Westin Aruba Resort
• Tierra del Sol Resort & Country Club
• Tropicana Aruba Resort & Casino

To book your Aruba vacation and take advantage of the "Dine on Aruba'" promotion, contact your preferred travel agent/tour operator or visit www.aruba.com for additional information on this promotion.

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*Two $50 “Dine on Aruba” gift certificates per booking (minimum of two persons per booking). Certificates valid at all participating AGA restaurants. Visit www.arubadining.com for a complete list of AGA restaurants.

About Aruba
Aruba, One happy island, is truly an extraordinary experience. Located only two-and- a-half hours by air from Miami and four hours from New York City, the island is ideally situated in the southern Caribbean and boasts year-round cooling trade winds and perfect weather with average annual temperatures of 82 Fahrenheit and less than 20 inches of rainfall per year. Aruba serves up 28 luxurious hotels/resorts, championship golf courses, sumptuous spas, vibrant casinos, extraordinary international and local cuisine, exclusive shops and boutiques, exciting land and water activities, art galleries and museums, world-famous festivals and events, clubs and cafes with live music and world-class beaches. The backdrop of a cosmopolitan tropical destination with warm, hospitable people is the perfect place for first-time guests and loyal visitors. For more information, please call 1-800-TO-ARUBA, visit us online at www.aruba.com or find us on Facebook.

Digital Detox in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

In a world full of every technical device imaginable—from cell phones, Blackberries and flip cams to iPods, iPhones and iPads—it seems almost impossible to escape our digital society. But taking the road less traveled, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is challenging travelers to a digitally-free vacation to its beautiful 32-isle nation. SVG is teaming up with travel company Black Tomato to create a “Digital Detox”-tailored trip, enabling consumers to trade in their virtual vacations for an unplugged one. Yes, that means actually experiencing a real vacation with human interaction, social skills, and quality time with family and friends.

The SVG and Black Tomato “Digital Detox” trip is designed to completely wean people off their technology – literally going cold-turkey on the beach. It includes a guidebook on how to digitally remove oneself (“de-tech”) before jetting off to SVG’s idyllic Young Island and Palm Island resorts. The seven-night getaway is US$3,799 per person including flights from NYC, three nights at Young Island and four nights at Palm Island, and a private crewed catamaran day transfer.

The launch of the “Digital Detox” campaign coincides with recent survey findings indicating that:

·       77 percent of consumers believe that time spent without gadgets and technology would actually liberate them, improve their relationships, make them a better person, and give them more time for their loved ones.

·       Approximately 17 percent of consumers said their New Year’s resolutions will be to go on an amazing vacation or to become less dependent on technology.

For more information, visit www.blacktomato.com /1-888 341 9663 or www.discoversvg.com

To view the Digital Detox video blog, check out http://discoversvg.blogspot.com/

About St. Vincent and The Grenadines:

A collection of 32 unspoiled islands and cays in the secluded Southern Caribbean, St. Vincent and the Grenadines boasts the best of what the authentic Caribbean is renowned for.  The Grenadines stretch for 45 miles south from the main island of St. Vincent and include eight inhabited islands: Young Island, Bequia, Union, Mayreau, Mustique, Canouan, Palm Island and Petit St. Vincent. Tobago Cays is a horseshoe-shaped reef that shields five deserted islets and is renowned as a sailing and snorkeling mecca.  For more information on St. Vincent and the Grenadines, please visit www.DiscoverSVG.com

About Black Tomato

Black Tomato is a UK and US based award-winning luxury bespoke travel company that delivers imaginative and cutting-edge travel experiences around the world. They create inspiring itineraries in up and coming and remote destinations, recommend the best design hotels and use their fixers to give clients the inside track wherever they are. Find out more at their award winning website www.blacktomato.com

Special at WindJammer Landing in St. Lucia

Interested in saving $999.00* USD your their wedding? This season, we are offering an all-inclusive package for destination wedding seekers. The “Something Old” wedding package is FREE of charge to brides and grooms staying at Windjammer Landing for a minimum of 7 nights in a one-bedroom villa with the all inclusive meal plan.

The “Something Old” complementary package includes: civil ceremony, marriage license, certificate and registrar fees, taxi to and from lawyer’s office, bridal bouquet and boutonniere, bottle of champagne, and personalized decorated setting,plus the dedicated services of the wedding specialists.  This fabulous offer ends December 15, 2012.

The resort can accommodate an entire family, friends or just a private intimate ceremony for two. Indeed, couples in love will have ample opportunity for amorous moments here, but they might also spend time aqua-fin sailing, riding banana boats, kneeboarding and more. Windjammer Landing is ideal for adventurous couples seeking unique experiences within a scenic setting.

Visit www.windjammer-landing.com

Preston Bailey for Bride Villa in Antigua!

August 21, 2012 (St. John's, Antigua) – Caribbean Bride Magazine is pleased to announce that international, award-winning event and wedding designer Preston Bailey will be the special guest at Bride Villa, the ultimate Caribbean destination wedding planning event. Over the course of his 30-year career, Preston Bailey has elevated the concept of destination weddings.  His appearance at Bride Villa marks a continuation of his pioneering efforts, beginning in 2005, to offer wedding couples a way to realize their dream of a destination wedding, especially in the Caribbean.

Bride Villa is open to event planners and the general public and is scheduled for October 12-14, 2012.  The Bride Villa event will be held for the first time in Antigua.

Details and tickets are available at www.caribbeanbridevilla.com.

Erica Henry-Jackman, who represents the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Office in Canada explains that “Antigua and Barbuda has long been synonymous with romance.   Its perfect weather and totally tropical flavor makes it the perfect wedding and honeymoon destination.  We are delighted to welcome Bride Villa to our island.”

Caribbean Bride Magazine has partnered with the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority to produce a weekend of activities that includes a welcome reception on Friday, October 12, a seminar entitled “Love in Antigua” on Saturday, October 13 and Bride Villa, the consumer expo, on Sunday, 14 October.  Show director and Caribbean Bride Magazine publisher Dave Cox explains that the new format is meant to introduce an educational component to the annual showcase of vendors. 

“Love in Antigua” features an impressive line-up of key industry professionals. The seminar includes training and educational presentations on Social Media Marketing by wedding marketing specialist Andrea Lowon from Smart Bride Boutique; Mike Zoumberos from Limelight Photography on Keys to Great Wedding Pictures; Wedding Trends and Marketing by wedding trends expert Meredith Bullock and Bride Villa’s headliner, Preston Bailey who will speak on the artistry of event design.

Preston Bailey’s international career brings his wedding and event designs to numerous locations around the world.  A specialty over the years has become working with wedding couples to create their destination wedding.  Beginning in 2005, Preston married the concept of a destination wedding with a specific destination partner to design a selection of exceptional wedding packages offered exclusively to Sandals and Beaches Resorts WeddingMoon(TM) guests.   The five-year partnership with Sandals raised the bar on luxury experiences for Caribbean destinations. 

Preston continues to work with wedding couples around the world to design and plan their most memorable event. The interest in destination weddings has increased and evolved over the years and a new partnership was announced in December 2011 with Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong to offer the exclusive “Dream Wedding Package”. The wedding couple is flown first class to meet Preston in his studio in New York to discuss details of their one-of-a-kind wedding in the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong Ballroom.

The inclusion of Preston Bailey in this year’s Bride Villa event signals a significant commitment to bringing the most experienced experts in destination wedding planning to the Caribbean.  Derede Whitlock, who represents the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Office in the United States explains that “The events with the industry experts will help authenticate and strengthen Antigua and Barbuda's tourism product.” 

On Sunday, October 14, guests are invited to attend Bride Villa’s cocktail wedding party, which showcases all wedding and honeymoon essentials from bridal gowns, jewelry, cakes and romantic getaways. They are then treated to a spectacular fashion show and live beauty demonstrations by Adrian Carew of Hair 2 Inc. in Toronto.

Colin James, CEO of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority commented, “As a wedding and honeymoon destination, we feel truly honored that people from around the world choose Antigua and Barbuda as that special place to create such a timeless memory and we are very excited to host these events with Preston Bailey and Caribbean Bride Magazine.”

 

Preston Bailey and Preston Bailey Designs
Preston Bailey is recognized as the premiere event and wedding designer with more than 30 years of experience under the auspices of his namesake company, Preston Bailey Designs, Inc. He is best known for his ability to completely transform generic (sometimes no more than a shell) spaces, into opulent, theatrical environments, translating his clients’ fantasies into awe-inspiring reality. 

In August 2010, Preston partnered with Lovegevity’s Wedding Planning Institute to create the first-of-its-kind course offered online and in college classrooms. Preston Bailey’s Signature Wedding & Event Design certificate training program offers students the opportunity to learn the step-by-step process and techniques utilized by this industry pioneer.  As an extension of the exiting courses, Preston launched a Floral Design Course series in August 2012.   

Recently announced is a new, signature collection of event and wedding reception tabletop accessories to be launched in 2013 with Weddingstar.

As an author, Preston has written five bestselling books: Design for Entertaining, Fantasy Weddings, Inspirations, Celebrations and Flowers, which was published by Rizzoli in September 2011 and is already in its second printing. Headquartered in New York City, Preston Bailey Designs is a privately held company and maintains international offices in Indonesia and the Middle East. 
 
For more information please visit www.prestonbailey.com.  Follow Preston Bailey on Facebook and on Twitter  @prestonrbailey.

Caribbean Bride

Caribbean Bride is a destination wedding media company comprising of  Caribbean Bride Magazine, Caribbeanbride.com and Bride Villa events.  Our platforms offer information on everything to do with weddings in the  Caribbean from tips on choosing the right dress to finding the perfect  venue.  Our audience is couples actively looking for information to  plan their destination wedding and/or honeymoon, wedding professionals and travel enthusiasts. 

Caribbean Bride Magazine is published once a year in January and distributed across the Caribbean at bookstores, resorts and travel companies. In North America it is distributed through Chapter and Indigo bookstores in Canada as well as at Caribbean tourism offices. It is also available for download at iTunes.

Caribbean Bride is a privately held company headquartered in Toronto.  Follow us online on Twitter @cbmagazine and on Facebook at caribbeanbridemagazine.
 

Antigua and Barbuda

For more information about Antigua and Barbuda Tourism please visit www.antigua-barbuda.org

Media Contacts:

for Preston Bailey Designs

Saverio Mancina

+1.202-468-7644 mobile

mancina1966@yahoo.com

for Caribbean Bride

Tashida Cox

+1.246.234.3572 mobile

tashida@caribbeanbride.com

W Los Angeles - Westwood Offers All-Inclusive Bachelorette Experience

A perfect package for the Bachelorette party planner who is not quite sure what the bride wants. W Los Angeles has come up with a can't-go-wrong room package to provide VIP-treatment and more wonderful perks such as our signature Whatever/Whenever(r) service to satisfy that indecisive bride.

The FINAL FLING BEFORE THE RING package includes:

* A Mega Suite to share with three friends

* 20% Off additional rooms

* Bubbles n' Berries table package in Whiskey Blue which includes a table plus a bottle of Hpnotiq Harmonie and a bottle of champagne to start off the night.

* Plus, a bag of goodies for the bride-to-be! ($200 value)

The bachelorette and her guests can escape to W Los Angeles and experience a fun-filled getaway where laidback lounging and year-round sunbathing is the norm. The Final Fling Before the Ring package starts at $599 and is available seven days a week from August 1 through December 30, 2012. For more information or to book now, please visit www.wlosangeles.com/bacheloretteparty.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines upgrade their mobile app

Globetrotters seeking a truly off-the-beaten-path getaway filled with 

quiet azure waters, unspoiled forests, and stunning white sand beaches

can take advantage of St.Vincent and the Grenadines' (SVG) newly upgraded

mobile app. 

The free app, which was first launched in April 2011, now provides an even 
clearer snapshot of the "ins and outs" of this multi-faceted 
destination. With a more user-friendly interface, coupled with updated 
iPhone [6] and iPad [7] versions (via the Apple iTunes Store) as well 
as the Android [8] and a Web app version for all handheld touch 
devices such as Blackberry available at discoversvg.com [9], eager 
travelers can discover the true "Vincy" experience on the fly in ways 
that are now much more accessible.

The upgraded SVG app features a wealth of information on the 32 
islands and cays, namely greater content on each of the nine inhabited 
islands (such as "Where to Stay" and "Where to Dine"). There is also 
updated contact information on myriad land and sea operators within 
the country's niche markets including sailing, diving, soft adventure, 
and weddings/honeymoons. The app now includes an even wider range of 
new photography, video, and maps that showcase the different SVG 
experiences--from beautiful coral reefs seen in the Tobago Cays while 
diving to major festivals and events like Vincy Mas.

Social media sharing on the app is another enhancement that now exists 
on a more in-depth platform, linking SVG's Facebook [10] and Twitter 
[11] profiles as well as Pinterest [12] page. As the "Critter 
Capital," SVG's app now features an interactive underwater game that 
allows users to match up some of the rarest underwater creatures to 
their proper names via "drag and drop" options. The app also boasts 
media highlights linked to top stories and headlines that rave about 
this must-visit, idyllic destination.

"For all their charming remoteness, SVG's 32 islands and cays have 
something for everyone whether it be the family traveler, the solace 
and romance-seeker, or the adventurous explorer," said Glen Beache, 
CEO of the St. Vincent and The Grenadines Tourism Authority. "The 
upgraded app does a powerful job communicating that to travelers, as 
we are always seeking new and engaging ways to draw in potential 
visitors."

The enhancement of the mobile app comes at an ideal time when numerous 
projects have been implemented to transform the tourism industry and 
make SVG one of the most sought-after destinations in the Caribbean. 
Chief among them is the construction of the new Argyle International 
Airport, which will replace the existing ET Joshua Airport. Scheduled 
for completion in late 2013, the new airport will offer direct 
international jet service from the U.S., Canada and Europe and will 
handle more than five times the capacity of the current airport. All 
of the Argyle International Airport updates and newly created 
photography have been captured at great length under both the app's 
"Airport" and "How To Get There" sections. Travelers can find an array 
of information on the different airline carriers and gateway cities, 
while also learning how travel to SVG will soon become much more 
streamlined.

Other noteworthy SVG developments showcased throughout the app are 
newly built hotels as well as major renovations of existing resorts.
SVG extends a welcoming hand of inborn hospitality to just about every 
taste and wallet, from intimate-sized, family-owned hotels and 
boutique properties to private island resorts.

The SVG mobile app was developed by Spring O'Brien, a New York-based 
public relations and advertising agency. The app can also be accessed 
via QR Code (a two-dimensional barcode) with the simple click of a 
button.

Bluefields Bay giving back to Jamaica

Bluefields Bay, a top-ranked luxury all-inclusive Caribbean seaside villa resort on the South Coast of Jamaica, announces the current projects and initiatives of their nonprofit, Bluefields Environmental Protection Association (BEPA), including funding a local ambulance and sea turtle preservation.

Founded by Bluefields Bay's owners in 2009, BEPA is committed to its mission to protect the natural environment of the villages constituting the coastline of the Bluefields Bay, as well as to protect the aquatic life of the Bay itself. BEPA also seeks to contribute to the health, welfare and well-being of the region's residents.

BEPA recently just partnered with Ourisman Ford Lincoln of Alexandria to repair the ambulance of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, which has been broken since last July. Once the ambulance is operational, it will cover the entire parish of Westmoreland. BEPA also works with local conservationists to protect local endangered species and they have been working to monitor and protect a Hawksbill Sea Turtle nesting area from poaching and other dangers since May.

"Since opening Bluefields Bay in 1982, we have been committed to giving back to the local environment and community," said Bluefields Bay co-owner Debbie Moncure. "Our guests enjoy interacting with the local community and knowing they are supporting our charitable efforts that improve the well-being of Bluefields Bay as a whole."

Some other major BEPA achievements include:

* Education- BEPA is committed to giving back to the local schools in various ways. BEPA has provided the Belmont Academy, Black River School, Mearnsville All-Age School and Bluefields Basic School with such services as tuition-assistance, nutrition-assistance, installing modern bathrooms and installing 40 computers.

* Protect the Bay- BEPA campaigned to declare Bluefields Bay an aquatic wildlife sanctuary, which was accomplished in 2011. BEPA also paid for buoys to be put out in the water, helping to delineating the portion of the Bay that is protected, and has also paid for the patrol boat that ensures that the local fisherman abide by the law and fish in deeper waters.

* Keep the Community Clean- BEPA organizes and pays for the village of Bluefields to be kept clean. A team of three picks up any litter along the local coastline on a semi-monthly basis. In addition, BEPA paid for trash cans to be made and distributed along the community's main roads.

 * 90% of BEPA's donations come from guests of Bluefields Bay. With no permanent staff and all administration being taken care of on a voluntary basis, every cent donated to BEPA goes directly to charitable projects.

About Bluefields Environmental Protection Association (BEPA)
The Bluefields Environmental Protection Association was founded in late 2009 as the non-profit arm of Bluefields Bay. The mission of BEPA is to protect the natural environment of the villages constituting the coastline of the Bluefields Bay, as well as to protect the aquatic life of the Bay itself. BEPA also seeks to contribute to the health, welfare and well-being of the region's residents. For more information about BEPA, please visit http://www.bepajamaica.org/.

Experience Royal Treatment at Graycliff, Nassau Bahamas

Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant is offering a special three-night package to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.

The majestic Royal Treat getaway begins as guests are welcomed and chauffeured from the airport to the historic hotel. A decadent treat of Graycliff chocolate and a bottle of house champagne welcomes them on arrival to their room. The package also includes full breakfast daily; the chef’s “Royal Treat” tasting dinner with wine from Graycliff’s award winning wine cellar; dinner at the Humidor Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse and for rest and relaxation, a beach day at Blue Lagoon Island. On departure, guests’ pampering continues with VIP access to the Graycliff Divan – the airport lounge at Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport.

“Throughout its history, Graycliff has been a retreat for nobility from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Princess Caroline of Monaco and King Olav of Sweden to more contemporary ‘royalty’ including Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Paul Newman and Michael Jordan,” says Enrico Garzaroli, President and CEO of Graycliff. “We’ve created the Royal Treat to celebrate the Queen and her 60-year reign as the head of state of the Bahamas, and also to celebrate our guests who we believe should always be made to feel like royalty at Graycliff.”

Prices for Graycliff Royal Treat Summer Package start at $1,669.00 for two persons in a deluxe room, for a three night stay. This is inclusive of all taxes, service charges and round-trip on-island transportation. Higher room categories available. This package is available for booking and travel until December 15, 2012.


About Graycliff
Graycliff, the elegant mansion, was built by Captain John Howard Graysmith, a notorious 18th century pirate. In the centuries following, it passed through several hands, ending up as the property of Lord Dudley, the Third Earl of Staffordshire. During its Royal period, Graycliff hosted noble
personages such as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor (Britain’s former King Edward VIII) and Sir Winston Churchill (who favored Graycliff’s Pool Cottage). Lady Grace Dudley added a strong English accent to the decor of Graycliff, with finely crafted furnishings and priceless collections of antiques, some of which still decorate the hotel’s guest rooms and public areas.

Elope to Half Moon in Jamaica

Brides and grooms looking for a romantic, personal and stress-free day
have turned elopements into an elaborate affair and a trending wedding
option. To celebrate elaborate elopements, Half Moon, A RockResort,
has created a special wedding package - "Just the Two of Us."

Designed with intimacy in mind, the "Just the Two of Us" package is
perfect for private weddings and vow renewals. A Half Moon wedding
specialist will assist couples in selecting from over 30 ceremony
locations on the resort property - including Half Moon's Sunrise Beach
Gazebo, the enchanting Sugar Mill restaurant and beach front Oleander
Terrace. Please see below for full package information and pricing.
Package Details
Saying "I do" with the "Just the Two of Us" package includes:

  *   Accommodations in a luxurious junior suite for two nights
  *   Ceremony set-up
  *   Marriage officiant services
  *   Assistance with legal documents, license and certified copies
  *   Private candlelit dinner for two
  *   Miniature wedding cake
  *   Bouquet and boutonnière
  *   Bottle of Moet Champagne in-room upon arrival
  *   Romantic turn-down with rose petals
  *   Candles with the aroma of sweet oranges and spice (Fern Tree 
Spa's signature scent)
  *   Round trip airport transfers for bride and groom

Rates
  *   Summer (April 25 - December 19): Rates start at $1,847
  *   Winter (January 5 - April 24): Rates start at $2,347
  *   Note: Rates are subject to 10% tax, 15% service charge and 
$30 daily resort fee. This package is for a maximum of two people.

**For guests looking to share their wedding with loved ones, Half Moon
offers a total of eight wedding packages to accommodate weddings from
two to 500.

For more information, guests can visit http://www.iconicweddings.com.

Experience Royalty at Graycliff | Nassau, Bahamas

This Summer, Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant offers guests a special three-night package to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. 

 The majestic Royal Treat getaway begins as guests are welcomed and chauffeured from the airport to the historic hotel. A decadent treat of Graycliff chocolate and a bottle of house champagne welcomes them on arrival to their room. The package also includes full breakfast daily; the chef’s “Royal Treat” tasting dinner with wine from Graycliff’s award winning wine cellar; dinner at the Humidor Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse and for rest and relaxation, a beach day at Blue Lagoon Island. On departure, guests’ pampering continues with VIP access to the Graycliff Divan – the airport lounge at Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport.

Prices for Graycliff Royal Treat Summer Package start at $1,669.00 for two persons in a deluxe room, for a three night stay. This is inclusive of all taxes, service charges and round-trip on-island transportation. Higher room categories are available. This package is available for booking and travel until December 15, 2012.

 Visit www.graycliff.com for more information.

5 Honeymoon Planning Tips from Travel-Ticker

Are you planning a price-conscious honeymoon?
If you're like most brides or grooms-to be, you likely do not want to spend tons of money right after the wedding, especially when there are more important things to invest in (a home comes to mind). However, you still want to celebrate each other over a honeymoon. Don't fret. Seek out online travel discount sites such as Travel-Ticker.com to reconsider the extravagant honeymoon that's often shrugged off by most newlyweds. Make sure to visit different travel sites and subscribe to their newsletters and alerts to get the latest information on travel discounts to help you plan a marvelous, yet affordable honeymoon.

Are your honeymoon dates flexible?
If the date isn't set in stone, booking a trip on a whim can be an exciting way to start your honeymoon. Contrary to what many people believe, booking a trip last minute can actually save you money. Your best bet for getting a great last minute deal is to be flexible with your travel dates. This helps to open up opportunities to travel to locations during their off-seasons when prices are often significantly cheaper.

Do you have a specific destination in mind or are you open to suggestions?
Whether you have a specific destination in mind or not, letting the deal be the inspiration can not only lead you to somewhere amazing that you never thought of before, but it can also get you a great price on the destination of your dreams. Go ahead and make planning your trip fun and exciting by browsing different travel sites and magazines to see which destinations pop out or call to you.

What's the desired length of your honeymoon?
Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway or a two week vacation, all-inclusive packages are the way to go. Although you might think that a longer honeymoon will cost more than a few nights away, that is not always the case. Sometimes there are phenomenal travel packages and deals on extended trips that average about the same cost as a weekend getaway. The key to getting these savings is to do your research and look for the best deals, some of which may have mid-week departure and return dates. Be flexible and patient as you do your research to plan the perfect, affordable honeymoon.

What activities, if any, would you like to plan for your honeymoon?
Whether you envision you and your hubby relaxing on a beach, touring a big city, or doing both, finding a location that caters to your interests is just as important as the cost. Travel-Ticker.com's Interests tab can be a great resource for finding the right destination for you and your significant other. Choose your destination based on your dream activities, and you'll be guaranteed a fantastic honeymoon.

Wedding Celebration Gift Ideas

Bridesmaids, and friends and family of the bride and groom generally purchase more than one gift for the couple as they attend showers and parties leading up to the big day. Niks Naks offers a one-stop-shop for personalized gift giving.

The site allows you to search by occasion and all gifts can be personalized. Below are just a few of Niks Naks offerings.

Personalized Beach Towel

Dabney Lee Personalized Coasters

Butterscotch Blankees Personalized Pillows

Maya Brenner Single Initial Bracelet

Visit www.niksnaks.com for more.

DJ Prices Got You Down? Try Songza

If your wedding day budget has reached it's max or you simply don't want to pay up to $1,000 for a DJ, consider Songza, a music concierge application available on the Web, IPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Andriod. Best of all, it's completely free.

With no audio ads, Songza allows the blissfully bethrothed to stream hours of carefully curated songs selected for the special day. The playlists on Songza are thoughtfully hand-crafted and cataloged by a network of music experts to ensure you always get the right song, for the right moment.

The app also allows you to create your own playlists.

Visit http://songza.com/ for more information.