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Celebrating Romantic Moments!
January 22, 2010 |
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Greetings!
Each week I focus on a theme for the newsletter. This week's issue addresses Romantic travel ideas. Whether you are wanting to surprise your beloved with an intimate weekend in a cozy Bed & Breakfast, or a sparkling encounter with the Northern Lights on an Alaskan Cruisetour, or hiking in the Bavarian Alps, the choices await. Perhaps you'd like to hide out at home cooking a special meal for just the two of you; the perfect recipe is included here from one of Oklahoma City's own: Grandison Inn at Maney Park, voted one of the top 15 inns in the USA for weddings and honeymoons.
Couples searching for a special venue for an Anniversary Vow Renewal ceremony or a Destination Wedding and Honeymoon can relax knowing that options abound regardless of budget and fairty-tale dream destination! Cruises and All-Inclusive resorts are especially value-laden and affordable.
Most destinations are "on sale" right now, so this is a very good time to book your future heartfelt travel. Especially attractive are hotel-air packages for Mexico, Hawaii, Fiji, St. Lucia, the Bahamas, Europe, and Cruisetours to Alaska. Some really good options for a Couples Staycation exist, as well. Bed & Breakfasts come in all styles, from "castles" and "tree-houses" to Victorian boudoirs and rustic western Lodges.
Look around. Call for an appointment. I'll serve a cuppa and assist you in creating a most memorable escape.
Next week we'll look at BFF vacations and getaways. I've ideas for the Guys as well as the Girls. Stay tuned!
Peace and God Bless,
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Classic Romantic Getaways Galore |
Come discover a world of unmatched luxury, exclusive offers, special privileges and pampering that only Classic Vacations can offer. Explore our Classic Romance 2010 collection and discover the exceptional experiences you can enjoy at some of the world's top resorts, located in the most romantic destinations on earth. Whether you seek a romantic adventure in Greece, a private island in the Caribbean or a secluded beach in Tahiti, you need look no further than Classic Vacations.
For Example: You can save 65% off a stay at Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa Lavish Caribbean beach resort for adult couples.
Set on green hills and a coral bluff above a long crescent-shaped beach, this resort for active adult couples is less than 2 miles from Castries, the lively capital of St. Lucia.
Rooms are made for romance!
 Guestrooms have poster beds and views of the tropical gardens, pools, golf course, or sea. Air-conditioning, in-room safes, and coffeemakers are among the amenities.
Room rates at this all-inclusive Signature Collection resort include meals and beverages, water and land sports (including golf), and entertainment, plus airport transfers.
Call Melani for Full Details on this and other Sandals offers! (405) 642-8139
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Tips for Avoiding Jet-Lag |
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The Argonne Anti-Jet-Lag Diet is helping travelers quickly adjust their bodies' internal clocks to new time zones. It is also being used to speed the adjustment of shiftworkers, such as power plant operators, to periodically rotating work hours. The diet was developed by Dr. Charles F. Ehret of Argonne's Division of Biological and Medical Research as an application of his fundamental studies of the daily biological rhythms of animals. Argonne National Laboratory is one of the US Department of Energy's major centers of research in energy and the fundamental sciences.
How to avoid jet lag:
1. DETERMINE BREAKFAST TIME at destination on day of arrival.
2. FEAST-FAST-FEAST-FAST - Start four days before breakfast time in step 1. On day one, FEAST; eat heartily with high-protein breakfast and lunch and a high-carbohydrate dinner. No coffee except between 3 and 5 p.m. On day two, FAST on light meals of salads, light soups,fruits and juices. Again, no coffee except between 3 and 5 p.m. On day three, FEAST again. On day four, FAST; if you drink caffeinated beverages, take them in the morning when traveling west, or between 6 and 11 p.m. when traveling east.
3. BREAK THE FINAL FAST at destination breakfast time. No alcohol on the plane. If the flight is long enough, sleep until normal breakfast time at destination, but no later. Wake up and FEAST on a high protein breakfast. Stay awake and active. Continue the day's meals according to mealtimes at the destination.FEAST on high protein breakfast and lunches to stimulate the body's active cycle. Suitable meals include steak, eggs, hamburgers, high-protein cereals, green beans. FEAST on high carbohydrates suppers to stimulate sleep. They include spaghetti and other pastas (but no meatballs), crepes (but no meat filling), potatoes, other starchy vegetables, and sweet desserts. FAST days help deplete the liver's store of carbohydrates and prepare the body's clock for resetting. Suitable foods include fruit, light soups, broths, skimpy salads, unbuttered toast, half pieces of bread. Keep calories and carbohydrates to a minimum.
Westbound: If you drink caffeinated beverages, take them the morning before departure. Eastbound: take them between 6 and 11 p.m. If flight is long enough, sleep until destination breakfast time. Wake up and FEAST beginning with a high protein breakfast. Lights on. Stay active. Coffee, tea, cola, other caffeinated beverages
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Cornish Hens in Champagne
Grandison Inn at Maney Park, Oklahoma City! |
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| Romantic, Intimate Vegas Adventures |
While Las Vegas is always among top destinations for a Valentine's Day weekend, the destination offers vast and varied options for a romantic retreat year-round. 
Unforgettable Spas
Why not treat your loved one to an unforgettable spa experience? Las Vegas is home to a cache of award-winning and celebrated spas such as The Spa (Four Seasons), Canyon Ranch SpaClub (The Venetian), the Aquae Sulis (JW Marriott), BATHHOUSE (THEhotel at Mandalay Bay) and the Ritz-Carlton Spa. More luxurious and well-appointed facilities include Spa Bellagio, Spa by Mandara (Paris Las Vegas), MGM Grand Spa and Qua Bath & Spa at Caesars Palace.
 Most spas offer couples treatments and specialty products that incorporate indulgences such as caviar, chocolate, champagne or seasonal ingredients such as cranberries and pumpkin. Spa services include sport, Shiatsu and Swedish massages to soothe tired muscles and smooth away kinks; body treatments including herbal baths, wraps, aromatherapy and reflexology; relaxing amenities such as steam rooms, saunas and whirlpools; and full-service salons offering manicures, pedicures, facials and hair styling.
Intimate Dinners
A couple's getaway wouldn't be complete without an intimate dinner with an amazing view. Now hailed as one of the country's culinary capital cities, Las Vegas is home to an amazing collection of celebrity chef and fine dining restaurants.
Whether at sunset or nighttime, the view of Las Vegas is a picturesque backdrop for a dinner for two. The Stratosphere's Top of the World Restaurant features a 360-degree perspective of the Las Vegas Valley, while the Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas hovers amid the bright lights of the Strip. Mandalay Bay's Mix and Alizé at The Palms offer sweeping views of the famed boulevard from their own unique vantage points. Meanwhile, in Downtown Las Vegas the new Gold Diggers at the Golden Nugget overlooks the state-of-the-art Fremont Street Experience, setting the scene for an unrivaled vintage Vegas atmosphere.
Unrivalled Nightlife
After a quiet dinner, turn up the volume with Vegas' unrivaled nightlife. From elaborately themed clubs to the new wave of upscale "ultra lounges" sweeping the Strip, choose from a wide range of options including Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce (Mandalay Bay), PURE (Caesars Palace), Blush (Wynn Las Vegas), Jet (The Mirage), Tao (The Venetian) and Cherry (Red Rock Resort Casino and Spa).
Contact me today and give yourself a romantic Las Vegas adventure to remember!
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Book a Balcony for the price of an Oceanview!
* Select 2010 Europe, Alaska and Summer Caribbean cruises & cruisetours
For a limited time, we are offering Balcony staterooms for the price of an Oceanview stateroom on select Princess Sailings. Call Melani to book your voyage today!
Don't miss this chance to enjoy breathtaking views from your own balcony stateroom for the price of an oceanview!
Have a look at just a sampling of the incredible fares:
7-day Caribbean cruise balconies from $899*
7-day Alaska cruise balconies from $999*
11-day Alaska cruisetour balconies from $1,799*
12-day Europe cruise balconies from $2,799*
Whether you're seeking the warm, tropical breezes of the Caribbean, Alaska's natural beauty or the unforgettable scenery of Europe, you'll enjoy the signature cuisine, welcoming service and exclusive amenities for which Princess Cruises® is renowned.
Start planning by calling or emailing us today!
*Selected sailings. Some restrictions apply. Contact your Princess Agent today.
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Know Thyself |
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Planning the perfect Romantic Getaway is easy if you and your partner first take the time to honestly consider some basic points. By doing so, your travel agent will be better able to present suitable options right from the start. The When and the Where may be fairly obvious, but it pays to be able to answer the following questions:
Why do I/We want to go to (place)? Because your best friend had a great time there? You have dreamed of it since you were a little girl? He talks of no place else? Maybe you think its cheaper than another place?
What do I really hope to do on this trip? (He may want to hike, bike, golf, or dive while You are thinking of lazing in the sun, champagne cruises at sunset, and sleeping in every morning). Does the location offer choices that will satisfy the ideals of both of you?
Dining Options. Are you both food connossieurs who plan on sampling multiple cuisines? You'll want an all-inclusive or an inn/hotel centrally located to area restaurants. Or is simple fare more your style? B&Bs or concierge level hotels offering meals served in your room or kitchen facilities to cook yourself are options. In the latter case, you'll need easy access to the food market.
Simple questions, true, and you have no doubt thought of more questions that will help strengthen your focus. A Romance Specialist will now be able to present the exciting options that are sure to please both you and your mate. |
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| Marry or Renew Vows at Sea |
Cruise lines offering weddings actually at sea are Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises (except for Celebrity's Expedition), and Azamara Cruises. Most of the other lines offer shipboard or land ceremonies while the ship is in port. Nuptials range from intimate to elaborate affairs.
Each cruise line offers special packages and amenities for wedding parties and honeymooners, and it pays to shop around. Compared to a gala bash at home, a wedding-honeymoon cruise combination make good financial sense. Often the bridal attendants pay their own way; guests always pay their own fare. The ships are large enough that those remaining on board after the ceremony need not be constantly running into the honeymooners.
The typical wedding cruise is a 7-day Caribbean or Bahamanian sailing on a mega ship with fewer than 10 wedding guests, although some cruise lines have reported wedding parties of a couple hundred in attendance.
Travel Overtures specializes in Destination Weddings and Honeymoons. Call Melani for more information at 405.282.3140
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See Oberammergau Play |
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Next Chance Will Be in 2020!
August 21-30, 2010
Highlights: Engelberg, Bern, Bear Pit, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Austrian Alps, Salzburg, Mirabell Gardens, Bavaria, St Peter's Restaurant, Oberammergau, Passion Play.
10 Days, 15 meals, 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
Tour # 09-0821
$4,999.00 pp dbl
Includes air taxes, fees/surcharges of $390 (subject to increase until paid in full), hotel transfers, round trip air from
Tour provided by Friends International Tours andCollette Vacations
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I am here to help you!
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