Honeymoon Dexox Anyone? Unlimited Spa Treatments at Secrets Resorts, Mexico

Wedding planning is exhausting! What could be better than a pampering all-inclusive honeymoon with unlimited spa treatments???

To celebrate the opening of its new spa, Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun, the adults-only, all-inclusive, honeymoon haven in Mexico, is offering the Unlimited Spa Package for guests visiting now through December 23rd. Yeah, there's fine print (four 25-minute treatments per day per person) but still, this is an awesome deal. You'll choose from an array of specialty massages and hydrotherapy treatments at the brand new Secrets Spa by Pevonia. If your guy isn't the pampering type, just grab your bridesmaids and make it a bachelorette getaway.

Summer Loving - Take a break from wedding planning and score a travel bargain

Summer vacations are the best and the deals now are better than ever! So put the wedding planning on hold for a bit (I promise, your fiance will thank you) and hit the road.

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If you're in the market for a cruise bargain or cheap hotel rooms, book them fast. Need some inspiration?

Seabourn Cruises, Crystal Cruises and Silversea Cruises still have some amazing summer deals left (like 65% off certain dates!).

Grab your girlfriends and head down to Miami for a girl's getaway. You'll find cheap hotel rooms, great beaches, restaurants galore and miles of shopping.

Even NYC is on sale right now! The famed Waldorf-Astoria has rooms for under $200 and if you come soon you can take advantage of our NYC Restaurant Week. And don't forget the shopping...Topshop, Kleinfelds, and Sephora, oh my.

Europe is a great deal now so why not grab your guy and head over the pond for a little pre-honeymoon getaway? London and Paris have slew of cheap hotel rooms (yes, we're talking under $100) available with the the money you'll save you can do a little shopping!

Bon voyage!!

Recessionista Summer Getaway! Life's a Beach Jet Blue Sale!

If I have a choice, I'll always pick a Jet Blue flight. I love that they feed me snacks and entertain me with TV and movies making even a long trip seem quick. (Note: We flew to St. Martin last week and I was disappointed to learn that only the movies work once you get an hour away from JFK. What's up with that Jet Blue???)


Jet Blue is known for their amazing sales and they've got a great Life's a Beach Sale going on now that is offering up some great fares ($29 - $139 each way!) to Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. There are some amazing hotel deals right now so be sure to book a summer getaway if you haven't already.

Need a bachelor or bachelorette trip, mini-moon or honeymoon? Hurry up, you have to book by Friday and travel between July 14 and October 6.

White sand beaches, tourquoise water and sailing galore! Sounds like a honeymoon to me.

Looking for a pampering, close to home, beachy honeymoon that won't break the bank? Here's a great week-long option that can be had for less than $2,500 per person.


The Westin St. John has a new Caribbean Honeymoon package that includes seven nights of deluxe accommodations, full daily breakfast for two and the following:


* Bottle of champagne upon arrival
* Sunset cruise with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
* Thirty minute couple's massage
* Picnic basket lunch for a special island adventure
* Romantic dinner for two with a bottle of house wine at the oceanfront Beach Café
* Unlimited use of non-motorized water sports
* Round trip airport transfers
* All room tax and resort service charges

Bon voyage!

Thinking about a Caribbean wedding? Head to the St. Kitts Marriott Resort and your wedding is free!!!

Pack your little white dress and leave the wedding planning to the experts! Now through December 19, couples who book a seven-night stay at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort will receive a complimentary wedding package!


This is a really great deal to combine with the hotel's Super Escape Inclusive Package starting as low as $299 per night -- do the math and you get a free wedding and all-inclusive week-long honeymoon for just over $2,000!!!!!

The complimentary wedding package includes:

• Professional wedding consultant
• Picturesque ceremony location: beach, lawn, gazebo or garden
• Ceremony (religious or non-denominational): includes set-up of chairs, table for signing the marriage license, basic décor and officiant
  
• Wedding License, Including document preparation
• One Bottle of Celebratory Champagne
• Accommodation upgrade for bride and groom (based on availability)

The resort can arrange for extras like flowers, music and photographers as well.

The St. Kitts Marriott Resort offers over 450 guest rooms and luxurious suites, a championship golf course, the largest Vegas-style casino in the Caribbean, a revitalizing spa, the Pirates of St. Kitts Kids Club program, eight restaurants and two lounges so your wedding guests will have plenty to keep them busy.

I love the Caribbean so if you run out of guests to invite, feel free to invite me : ).

Looking to make an Escape??

There's a new e-Zine (eco-friendly, all-digital magazine) in town called Hip Compass Escapes.

The spring issue has launched and its chock-full of travel tips, deals and great stories on romantic escapes, girl's getaways, adventure trips (volcano climbing anyone?) and much, much more.


Best of all, I'm a contributor so you can read all about my latest journeys. Thinking about a Mexican honeymoon? Scroll to page 49 to see my Romance in Mexico's Riviera story.

Bon voyage!

Come Fly With Me - Amazing Sale at Flight 001

Flight 001, one of my favorite travel shops is having a 30% store-wide sale on everything to celebrate their 10th anniversary! Now through April 19, you'll save in store and online with the promo code BIRTHDAY (minimum $50 purchase).


If you need cool toiletry kits, luggage, Spackpaks, eye masks, travel guides, totes, passport cases, umbrellas, games, cameras, and anything else for your travels, be sure to check it out! Lots of great gift ideas here too including bridesmaid/groomsmen presents...





Click here to read about some of my favorite in-flight gadgets.

Need a tan? South Beach Miami - Top Girl Getaways

Miami is always in season and there is no better spot for a fun-filled girl's getaway than South Beach! I was down there for a girl's only trip with my mom in January and here are my picks for a fun bachelorette getaway or girl's weekend retreat.

Flying First Class? Grab your girlfriends and head for the pampering:

No Males, Nails & Cocktails Package - Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
It doesn't get any more ritzy than South Beach's Ritz-Carlton. The spa is amazing (my mom loved her massage and I loved the Oceanic Body Cocktail), the food delicious (you may recall Chef Jeff McInnis from Top Chef), and the service is top-notch. And, if you need to perfect your tan, they have their own tanning butler at the gorgeous pool that overlooks the ocean! Pampering awaits with this package including:

• Deluxe accommodations
• Champagne upon arrival
• Daily breakfast for four with bloody Mary's in Bistro One LR (the hotel's signature restaurant)
• The DiLido manicure and pedicure for four in the award-winning Spa.

Rates start at $699 per room, per night for up to four ladies. (Summer rates start at $459)


Flying Business Class? Here's your ticket for a chic weekend retreat:

Girlfriend's Getaway Package - Gansevoort South Beach
This South Beach hotspot has everything you could possibly need under one roof (like shopping, fine dining, salon, nightlife, gym and spa!). We stayed here and loved the oversized rooms, plush bedding, friendly staff and tres-chic coolness that surrounds the property. The rooftop pool is not to be missed, its even cooler than the NYC version!

This getaway includes:
• Deluxe accommodations
• Daily continental breakfast for two
• VIP access and two cocktails at Plunge rooftop bar
• 25% discount at Cutler Salon
• One hour private yoga class for two
• Gansevoort South's signature CD
• Complimentary valet parking

Package is $790 for two nights, based on double occupancy.


Flying Coach? This package has it all:

The True Divas Package - Carlton Hotel South Beach
Put on the glitz & glamour with this Sobe hotel deal. Any package that includes ice cream, spa treatments, and cocktails sounds good to me! This getaway includes:
• Superior Queen View accommodations for 3-days/2-nights
• Two complimentary pints of Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream
• A 30 minute Swedish massage for you and your Divas!
• Foot Rejuvenation Kit keepsake
• "The Diva" cocktail from the Carlton lobby bar, delivered to your room at check-in
• Complimentary WiFi High speed internet access
• Complimentary Beach Chairs & Beach Towels
• Complimentary Round Trip Transportation from and to the airport
• Complimentary VIP passes to the hottest clubs
• 3 p.m. late checkout, so you can sleep in
Available Sunday through Thursday in high season, and every day in low season.

Package is $99.00 per person, per night based on Quad Occupancy plus 13% tax.

Happy travels...

London's Pound is falling down, falling down, falling down

Remember when a trip to London was super expensive? Times have changed and a trip to see Big Ben can be had for about 25% less than last year.

Who's ready for a hip and luxurious stay at The May Fair? This centrally located (in the heart of London's West End) hotspot is a celebrity favorite (Pink, Paris, Penelope, Whitney...). The hotel features an amazing collection of over-the-top suites, a pampering spa, an award winning bar, casino and much more. Want to shop while you're there? London's chicest shopping is just a few minutes away.

Pack your bags, the hotel is offering a weekend special (about $250 US!) now through March 31.