Sunsets from Around the World

Wedding Photography Ideas

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Emerald Bay

Our honeymoon specialist Candy Burnaine is at Sandals Emerald Bay this week. She wrote us to tell everyone about her fabulous time so far:

"Landed in Exuma shortly after noon, was a quick flight (barely over 2hrs) from Atlanta. Easy schedu...le and 10 minutes to get from airport to resort. Everyone who knows me knows I love to travel it's in my blood and I will never be cured. I always have fun but I am not easily impressed.... Today I am impressed! Not enough adjectives to describe Sandals Emerald Bay resort. Elegant. Refined. Classy but not stuffy. Personal attention. Getting anything you want or need before you even realize you need it. Unbelievable beach. Water as clear as glass. Unspoiled. Pristine. Sanctuary. Peaceful. And this was just the first day! I had heard the food is great, need to make some dinner reservations... Wait the butler did it before I arrived. Look he left us a snack when we came in from the pool... It had Gouda cheese as one of the treats... My favorite. I didn't ask for it...didn't have to I have been to Sandals before and they know their clients and what you like! Enjoyed a poolside cabana this afternoon then after dinner thought we should have turned the air down. Got back to room the butler already did it. Now my husband and I are enjoying our hammock for 2 right off our patio the wind is rocking us like a cradle and the stars look like they are within arms reach as we enjoy the sound of the waves right outside our beachfront suite. Champagne would be nice to go along with this but I didn't ask for it....good thing we have a butler...It was on ice and waiting. Lots of you have been to the Caribbean and even places in the Bahamas like Nassau and Freeport. All good but you NEED to experience this island and this resort. Different. That's it that's the adjective that says it all.

I'll be posting more and get some photos up soon as I can but you need to call Travel Planners and get here yourselves, life is too short you deserve a vacation..Let us transform your life through travel.. That's all for now the hammock is waiting....
Candy Burnaine
Honeymoon Specialist"

Five Common Mistakes When Planning Your Honeymoon!

5 Common mistakes in planning your honeymoon

1.  Making your decision based solely on price.  Getting married is expensive!  Your wedding will last only 1 day.  Your honeymoon will be 5 days or more.  So the same consideration should be given to your honeymoon as you give to your wedding.  There are so many factors to consider when planning your trip.  And sometimes…for a minimal increase you can go from "cheap" to choosing a "once in a lifetime" honeymoon experience.

 2.  Relying on the Internet to book your dream vacation.  The Internet is a great source of information if you understand that there are unreliable sources in abundance.  What may look amazing on line could possibly be a catastrophe once you get there.  Even online reviews have become suspect lately with people being paid to post favorable reviews or to delete unfavorable reviews.  You are a unique person with individual dreams for your honeymoon.  Subjective reviews are just that, subjective.  You don't know how experienced the traveler is who posts, what their expectations were, or what else may have happened to influence their post.  It is better to use a trusted advisor to help your make your selection.

 3. Turning over the honeymoon planning to a relative.  A popular trend is for a parent or relative to help pay for the honeymoon.  This is a generous gift.  However, when someone else makes decisions on your honeymoon they may be purchasing based on what they like instead of what you want.  Your honeymoon should be about you.  Take ownership of it or, at least, invite the relative to meet and discuss with your travel consultant.

 4.  Not getting travel insurance.  H1N1, hurricanes, volcanic ash…you never know what may happen.  We booked a honeymoon for a couple and on the day of their wedding the groom's grandmother died at their reception.  Thankfully, they had purchased travel insurance and were able to postpone their honeymoon at no additional cost.  Travel insurance is worth the investment.

 5.  Doing it yourself (DIY).  You wouldn't arrange your own flowers, bake your own cake, or print your own invitations.  Your honeymoon is one of the most important items you purchase.  Using a professional travel planner is just as important as a reliable florist, caterer, or printer.  A travel consultant plans vacations as a profession not a pastime.  She/he can help you decide and plan a honeymoon that will reflect your personality and lifestyle while considering your budget.  She/he will be with you not only from the point of purchase but all the way through the experience until you return.  They have formed unique relationships with the sales managers at many resorts and can often arrange for special upgrades and amenities.