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Almonds Resorts Offers Free Destination Weddings In Barbados

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The Caribbean is an idyllic destination for tropical nuptials and Almond Resorts is now giving couples the chance to get married abroad for free at its collection of all inclusive resorts in Barbados.

Engaged couples will receive free Caribbean weddings when they book seven nights or more in a deluxe room or higher category at Almond Beach Club & Spa or Almond Casaurina Beach resort.

The Wedding for You Complimentary Package includes the choice of a wedding location at the hotel property, a professional wedding coordinator, a registrar, single tiered wedding cake, bouquet and boutonniere for the bride and groom, bottle of Champagne, a Best man or Maid of Honour if required, postcards of the property and island, and all taxes, government fees and charges.

Couples who book at least ten nights in a deluxe room category or higher and stay at any of Almonds Resorts’ properties to host their free Caribbean weddings will receive the Unforgettable Wedding For You package which includes all of the above-mentioned extras in the basic wedding package plus additional extras such as a decorated guest room, manicures for the bride and groom, a special celebration dinner for two with personalised menus, breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding, and two commemorative glasses.

The luxury resorts can cater for Barbados weddings of any size and couples can upgrade their wedding package to the Treasured Wedding For You package, the Opulent Wedding For You package or the Platinum Wedding For You package.

Married couples who are looking to renew their vows with a romantic Caribbean wedding ceremony will receive a free package if they stay for at least seven nights in a deluxe room.

The Vow Renewal package includes a wedding location of their choice at the property, clergy/magistrate, bottle of Champagne, single-tiered celebration cake, and a corsage for the bride and boutonniere for the groom.

Couples can choose from romantic beach weddings, ceremonies in lush tropical gardens or nuptials by the poolside at either of the luxury all inclusive resorts.

Barbados is a perfect location for romantic destination weddings and brides and groom can enjoy unique white pink sandy beaches; calm turquoise waters that are perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving activities; world-class golf courses; and thriving wildlife reserves.

Amresorts Opens Its First Luxury All Inclusive Adults-only Property In Cancun With Secrets The Vine

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Secrets the Vine Cancun, the brand new wine-inspired property of AMResorts, just opened in this 19th August 2012. This lush adults-only resort is the companys first all-inclusive property in Mexicos famed Cancun Hotel Zone district, and one of the 21 AMResorts properties in the popular Mexican Caribbean region. Secrets the Vine Cancun was designed to provide ultimate comfort, luxury style and top class entertainment for couples seeking to spend luxury adults-only holidays in Cancun.

The spacious and modern accommodations will make visitors feel welcome in any of the 495 guest rooms featuring private balconies that overlook the Caribbean Sea. The polished Italian porcelain floors, custom headboards and teak wood furnishings as well as luxury linens and white glass-wrapped bathrooms make the property one of the top luxury all-inclusive resorts in Cancun. Guests will not feel too far from home with the propertys Secrets Resorts app that can be downloaded to iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android and Blackberry phones. With this free app guests will be able to make app-to-app calls to local and international phones as well as send messages via the hotels Wi-Fi network without incurring international roaming charges.

If guests are in for the true wine-tasting experience they will not be disappointed by the Vine Bar, which includes a designated wine tasting area and a wall-mounted wine rack offering 3000 varieties. Located in the lobby, the bar features sommelier-led tastings hosted at a hand-crafted wood table seating up to 14 people. Furthermore, to completely satisfy wine-loving visitors, Secrets the Vine Cancun also offers a Vine Bazaar complex featuring typical public spaces including the Vine Caf and a 12,580 square-foot spa.

The resort is a perfect spot for adults to unwind and enjoy from the wonderful cuisine and beverages, as well as the fine entertainment. Guests will have unlimited access to dining and premium beverage brands at the resorts seven restaurants as well as its bar and lounge areas. They will also benefit from 24-hour room and concierge services and will be able to enjoy daily and nightly entertainment.

It is not too late for those who search the tranquillity of this adults-only property and wish to spend holidays in Cancun for couples. Travellers who book stays at Secrets the Vine Cancun by 30th September, 2012 for travel through 22nd December 2012 will be eligible for Free Fall promotional savings including a free third, fifth, seventh and/or ninth nights, plus $200 in resort coupons that can be used towards wine, specialty dining and spa treatments.

However, the opening of Secrets the Vine Cancun resort has not been the companys only project this year. The opening of the adults-only property follows various new launches for AMResorts, which provides sales, marketing and brand management services for Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resort and Secrets, Dreams, Now and Sunscape Resorts & Spas. The company also announced earlier this year that it would open another adults-only resort: Secrets Puerto Los Cabos in Los Cabos, Mexico, by November 2013. This property launch also follows the opening of the Secrets Vallarta Bay-Puerto Ballarta and Now Amber Puerto Vallarta resorts earlier in 2012. The company has been awfully busy this year and continues to expand as it also assumed sales marketing and management duties of Curacaos Princess Beach Resort and Casino in July.

Destin Beach Resorts The Value of Being Locally Well Traveled

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There are many exquisite Destin beach resorts to choose from. Whether you are looking to buy a property or only rent one for your next family get away, choosing the best Destin beach resorts is important. Every family has their own list of needs and wants, and meeting them can make all the difference in the trip. This is where the knowledge of a real estate agent can come in handy. Not all Destin beach resorts are the same, so have someone that is locally well traveled to help you in your search.

Location Changes Everything

The location of your Destin beach resort can actually help you save money and time. If you can find accommodations close to the attractions you plan to see, then that means less money in gas or time in travel. After all, every moment and every dollar spent on getting around is one less that can be spent on enjoying the Destin beach resort and surrounding area! A real estate agent familiar with Sandestin can help direct you to Destin beach resorts that are perfectly positioned to simplify your travel plans.

What Does Your Family Need?

Locating a Destin beach resort that is in the right place and offers everything your family needs can be difficult. A knowledgeable real estate agent will know more than the area. They will know what is in it and what each Destin beach resort can offer you. Come up with a list of must have amenities and talk to a real estate agent to see which Destin beach resorts would work best for your trip.

Spend Less Time Planning and More Time Enjoying

Planning a trip can take time, but it is important to map out your journey before you go or risk spending precious vacation time on the preparations. A real estate agent can help you find Destin beach resorts that have everything you need within your travel budget. Let the agent find the best Destin beach resorts so you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying every trip you make to Sandestin!

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An Overview Of The Best Ski Resorts In The West

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With winter on the way, lovers of snow and winter sports are excited about the upcoming new season. Every mountain getaway and the area surrounding the lodge or resort is busy with various winter activities you can enjoy. While there are many different places you can go to enjoy your winter wonderland, here are a few that are considered to be the best ski resorts in the West.

When people think of California, they often picture the sand and surf of the coastline, the vineyards of the Napa Valley, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood or the excitement of the famous amusement parks. However, there are some excellent California ski resorts and numerous places to pursue your favorite winter sports and activities.

Located on the Eastern slopes of Central California’s Nevada Mountain range, the Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort is considered by many to be one of the best ski resorts you can find in California. Mammoth almost always enjoys at least 150 inches of snowfall each season, but some years the actual snowfall reaches an amazing 250 inches, which is enough to keep the most enthusiastic skiers happy.

One of the reasons that Mammoth is among the best of them is that it boasts of the Hangman’s Hollow. This is known as the siren-of-the-steeps for experts skiers from around the world. In addition, Mammoth also has a full terrain that offers cross-country skiing and also, an Olympic-size half pipe.

The Mt. Shasta Resort is in the heart of another California area that is both well-known and very popular, making it another on the list of best ones in the West. The Mt. Shasta resort is located in the Siskiyou mountain range, which is near the northern border or California. Within the Mt.

Shasta national recreational area there are many activities available such as hiking, snowmobiling and a skiing area that even includes a bunny flat. After a long day on the slopes, the Black Bear Restaurant is well-known and highly recommended for delicious meal and in addition, they also offer delightful homemade pies for a well-earned dessert.

A bit farther north from Mt. Shasta is Oregon, which is filled with numerous slopes and top ones as well. Timberline Lodge is an historic chalet that sits right at the timber line of the majestic Mt.

Hood in the Cascade Range and which has long been hailed as one of the best resorts. Because Timberline Lodge sits higher than many mountain ski resorts, you will often find that you can ski all year round on the nearby Palmer Snowfield, which is near this great snowy retreat.

Continuing on the northward track, the mountain ones of British Columbia are easy to add to the list of best ski resorts in the West. Whistler is another famed area where you are also able to ski any time of the year with few rare exceptions.

In addition to the Whistler-Blackcomb area, the fabulous skiing and other winter sports, there is also incredible scenery. After dark, there is a lively night life in the area which you can enjoy after a long day of shredding the slopes.

These are just a few of the best ski resorts that you can find throughout Western United States and Western Canada. Ski vacations in the West are a popular way to get away from the daily grind of the work week. If you also happen to live in a western state, then most of these top ones are close enough to enjoy a weekend ski package, simply to feel rejuvenated for the coming week.

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Condado De Alhama Golf Resort

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For some of the finest golf courses in Europe, and one of the best climates in the world, there really is only one location to buy a Polaris World golf property and that’s Murcia, Spain. And if you’re choosing a golf resort here why not opt for the largest resort so far at Condado de Alhama. At 9 million square metres this resort is larger than the other Polaris World golf resorts put together and once complete will possess three Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses. There is no better time to have a look at what this resort has to offer as a new town centre was finished in July 2009 adding more first rate facilities to what is already one of the best resorts in the world.

Condado de Alhama Golf Resort

The Polaris World Condado de Alhama golf resort is in the Valle del Guadalentn area of Murcia, Spain. Situated in the foothills of Sierra Espuna and Carrascoy-El Valle, two regional nature reserves, the resort is divided into three areas: Los Jardines de Alhama, Los Naranjos de Alhama and La Isla del Condado.

Los Jardines de Alhama

Translated this means ‘The Gardens of Alhama’ and the area, as you would suppose, is spacious and green with properties built around landscaped gardens and swimming pools. The Los Jardines development is pedestrianised with dedicated cycle lanes enabling residents to walk or cycle around the parks and enjoy the extensive variety of plant life. Los Jardines de Alhama is very family friendly with its separate play areas for children and it also has first-rate sports facilities including tennis courts, football pitches and basketball courts. The properties are built in a traditional Mediterranean style with architecture that blends in effortlessly with the manicured surroundings.

Los Naranjos de Alhama

‘Naranjos’ is the name given to a native orange tree of the region and this area of Condado de Alhama is lined with the attractive tree on its streets, within its gardens and around its squares. Los Naranjos is in the heart of the golf resort and once had its own town centre called El Agora. This town centre has been extended to include the new resort town centre called El Foro providing an even bigger collection of facilities just a short walk away along the leafy avenues. Properties in Los Naranjos have a stepped architectural design and the penthouses look out onto the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course (under construction – due for completion in December 2009).

La Isla del Condado

Condado de Alhama translated means ‘Alhama County’ which is where the resort is situated in Murcia. La Isla del Condado means ‘The Island of the County’ and this area is an apartment complex on an island on the lake in the centre of the golf resort. La Isla is a waterfront setting that stretches down to the main town centre of El Foro. Residents benefit from stunning views from their apartments across the lake as well as three infinity pools that give the impression of being part of the lake itself. La Isla has tranquil boulevards and green spaces that incorporate children’s play areas. Around the lake are several piers from which a ferry service runs to the town centre.

El Foro & El Oasis Town Centre

The focus of activity at the Condado de Alhama golf resort is within the El Foro and El Oasis town centres. El Foro means ‘The Forum’ and this vast 12,000 square metre complex includes the relocated El Agora town centre which initially served the Los Naranjos complex. Designed in a Hispanic-Arabic style around a courtyard with a large central water feature, the El Foro town centre is due to open this month (July 2009) and along with the 60,000 square metre El Oasis town centre provides bars, restaurants, banks, stores, supermarkets, hairdressers, launderettes, pharmacies, restaurants, cinemas and healthcare services to residents.