I’ll be inspecting 8 specific properties and getting to experience many of Jamaica’s premiere attractions.

{ Negril Beach, Jamaica | credit: Joshua Smith }

If you want to follow along, ‘like’ my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Destinations to watch as I share some pictures through the week.

I look forward to sharing some detailed tips and destination wedding hot spots on my {Destinations} Wedding Blog on my return!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

And remember, if a fairytale wedding is what you are dreaming of – the {destinations} wedding division of Nuance Occasions can make it a reality, helping you manage every aspect of planning your wedding at the magical kingdom and all the travel needs that go with it!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

 
On November 24, 2010 at 7pm I’ll be online at the comfort of your computer – sharing with you tips and advice to help you plan for a hassle-free honeymoon. Afterall, your honeymoon is the highlight of planning your wedding and a chance for you two to catch your breath after a whirl-wind wedding day!

Visit the {Destinations} division website to register at http://destinations.nuanceoccasions.com/hassle-free-honeymoon/

Whether you plan to stay a little closer to home or want to experience a trip of a lifetime – you’ll learn tips to keep you on budget and help you determine the destination most suited to your honeymoon vision.

Space is limited – register now for this FREE webinar to be sure you get this timely advice to ensure you are well on your way to planning an unforgettable honeymoon! I’m looking forward to you joining me online!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

 
Join us as we present Edmonton’s foremost travel show featuring destinations from around the world. Over 25 companies will present an opportunity to see first hand great travel packages to the four corners of the globe.

Feature destinations include: Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii, the United States, Asia, Europe, the South Pacific, Africa and South America. Also featuring cruise companies, Polar Bear Tours and tourism bureaus.

Plus four theaters will offer incredible insights to these destinations and an opportunity to listen and ask questions about planning your honeymoon or destination wedding.

When: September 12 show hours 11-5 pm
Where: Mayfield Inn Hotel (free parking)
Tickets: Complimentary but must be reserved in advance through Nuance Occasions
Prizes: To be drawn hourly

Special travel deals will be offered only at the show !!

{ Las Vegas : Bellagio Fountains at night }

The Newwest Travel Complimentary Show ticket includes:
* Entrance to the Travel Show
* $25 certificate from VONS Steak House & Oyster Bar
* 50 minute certificate from Fiji Tanning Salon
* Entrance to the theaters for destination presentations (subject to availability)
* Expert advice from the on-site Newwest Travel Staff
Value $50

A “Taste of the World” will offer small delectable foods ($) and a non host bar offering special beverages.

To request your complimentary ticket to this travel show, please email Jolyn of Nuance Occasions at travel@nuanceoccasions.com with your name and number of tickets you require for the show. I will then email your e-ticket for show access. There is no cost to the tickets, but a e-ticket is required for show entry.

This is a great opportunity for those who need some help deciding where in the world to go for their honeymoon or destination wedding (or even those wanting a winter escape)!!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

Over the last month, you may have noticed the addition of the new website and over the coming months, you’ll see much more information on our blog about wonderful destinations for you to consider too!

 
What does that mean for you?
* Streamlined planning services from your wedding day right through to the end of your honeymoon!
* Single point of contact for assisting your wedding guests with their travel arrangements (air, hotel, rental cars, etc)
* Wedding weekend extravaganzas can be effortlessly be planned to include tours & excursions for your guests
* Hourly rate consultations are being offered to assist you to find the perfectly romantic or adventurous honeymoon destination
* Special planning rate offered for destination weddings abroad

Destination & Honeymoon Travel Newsletter
Get advice on incredible tips on traveling with your wedding dress, how to plan a wedding in a different country, and learn about exotic locations around the globe that make a perfect honeymoon or destination wedding location.
Sign up for our Destination Wedding newsletter now
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Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Consultations
Spend an hour with wedding planner Jolyn to discover the perfect location in the world for you – and then receive a travel blueprint – for you to book online yourself, with your own travel agent, or book directly through Nuance Occasions.

Contact me to arrange your honeymoon or destination wedding consultation by phone or by email at: jolyn@wanderlovetravels.com

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

* Jolyn is an independent travel associate of Newwest Travel

{ Sandals Whitehouse European Village : Jamaica }

• Are you hoping to lounge on a picturesque beach with non-stop margaritas?
• Do you want to explore lush rainforests which may include a zipline tour?
• Do you want a honeymoon closer to home – Rockies, Maritimes or Pacific Coast?
• Would you like to ski/snowboard, golf or fish for marlins?
• Would you prefer to shop, spa or sail?

How to Enter :
** CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED **
In the comments below – by 23:59h on August 31/10 – share your ideal vision of a perfect honeymoon if money wasn’t an object! Then on September 1 – I’ll randomly draw one post to win and email the winner!

Prize :
One FREE honeymoon consultation with Jolyn – an hour to discuss your ideal honeymoon, your honeymoon budget and different location/resorts throughout the world that may best meet your honeymoon vision. After your consultation, I’ll provide you with a detailed honeymoon itinerary – you can then chose to book online at your leisure, book with me, or book with your own travel agent. Value of the consultation is $150.

Rules :
One comment entry per person. You must be a Canadian Resident over 18 years of age. You must be either willing to attend honeymoon consultation in person – if you live in or near Edmonton, AB or by skype video call.

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

{photo credit :: Sandals.com}

From the press release I received from Sandals today …

“Martha Stewart Weddings at Sandals Resorts — available in five themes — will leverage MSLO’s expertise in wedding planning and Sandals Resorts’ reputation as the leader in the luxury all-inclusive resort arena. A la carte items or “extras” — such as personalized cake toppers, welcome gifts and candy buffets — will also be available for couples to make their weddings unforgettable.”

Bookings for 2010 destination weddings are on the rise, so if you are considering a fall 2009 or early winter 2010 destination wedding at Sandals or Beaches resorts in either Jamaica, Antigua, Turks & Caicos or Bahamas, I’d love to help you coordinate and plan your dream wedding day.

Contact me to arrange for a complimentary quote from your perfect island resort – for your destination wedding or your luxury-included honeymoon….watch for more updates of the exciting new designs coming this fall!

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Certified Sandals Specialist
Nuance Occasions

PS. If already booked at a Sandals/Beaches resort for 2009, you still have the Preston Bailey collections available. As of January 1, 2010 the Preston Bailey collection will no longer be available.

PSS. Only 3 days left to book a many Sandals & Beaches resorts at nearly 65% off!!

Nuance Occasions is an authorized reseller of Sandals & Beaches.

To continue with Destination December, I’d like you to let your mind wander to the warmth of the sun and sandy beaches of Antigua. Antigua is often overlooked for honeymoons – which actually makes it a favorable island to visit. You’ll enjoy a more serene experience for this less dense tropical island.

My top pick for this island is the Sandals Grande Antigua Spa & Beach Resort. This resort has won the covetted ” Worlds Most Romantic Resort” making this a true gem for your honeymoon or destination wedding. The white silky sand beaches and privacy of Dickenson Bay make this an incredible get away for you two lovebirds!

Location: Dickenson Bay, Antigua
Number of Restaurants: 9
- outdoor international dining, italian antipasto bar, caribbean cuisine, gourmet seafood grill, sushi bar, ocean-view western grill, traditional british pub, bistro and teppanyaki-style cuisine served ocean-side
Number of Pools: 5
Spa Services: 5 star luxurious Red Lane Spa
Local Tours & Activities: circumnavigation cruise of Antigua, catamaran tours to Barbados, picnic at famed Bird Island, island safari eco-kayak tour for the ultimate adventurer and many more activities await you on this lush tropical island.

Antigua is perfect for you if…want to experience the ultimate in romantic tropical islands. Whether you want to lounge by the plunge pools, or kayak around the island, you’ll find many unique opportunities await you. Select this romantic island for the ultimate honeymoon experience.

Special Offer: if you are interested in this tropical resort for a honeymoon or destination wedding, I will have a wedding concierge call you at a convenient time, and help you decide if this is the best location for your honeymoon or destination wedding, and provide you with a best price quotation suited to your travel budget. Contact Jolyn at 780-486-5310 or email jolyn@nuanceoccasions.com to arrange this complimentary call to learn more about this unique destination!

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions

Nuance Occasions is an authorized reseller of Sandals & Beaches.

St. Lucia is a gorgeous and lush island…a perfect get away for a honeymoon or an incredibly romantic destination wedding.

My top pick for this island is the Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort. This resort, nestled on it’s own pennisula allowing nearly every room to have an ocean view. The unique beachfront Rondovals give a private cabin and pool experience to each couple.

Location: Castries, St. Lucia
Number of Restaurants: 5
- a la carte international, london pub, italian fine dining, carribean grill & a french creperie
Number of Pools: 5
Spa Services: 5 star luxurious Red Lane Spa
Local Tours & Activities: complimentary golf at neighboring resort (9 holes), rainforest canopy tour, horseback ride & beach bar-b-que, waterfall cycling adventure, tropical jeep safari, dolphin & whale watching, volcano tour, historic colonial tour, catamaran tours and much more!

St. Lucia is perfect for you if…want a lush tropical getaway, where you can receive the ultimate in adventure by day or the ultimate in spa pampering and sleep under the stars where you can hear the ocean waves lapping at the white sandy beach.

Your honeymoon or destination wedding is sure to be a treat if you select this tropical rainforest island!

Special Offer: if you are interested in this tropical resort for a honeymoon or destination, I will have a wedding concierge call you at a convenient time, and help you decide if this is the best location for your honeymoon or destination wedding, and provide you with a best price quotation suited to your travel budget. Contact Jolyn at 780-486-5310 or email jolyn@nuanceoccasions.com to arrange this complimentary call to learn more about this unique destination! And if you book within 10 days after speaking with my Sandals concierge, I’ll provide you with $500 complimentary planning services towards your destination wedding – a beautiful destination wedding and FREE wedding planning services – you can’t beat that!

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions

Nuance Occasions is an authorized reseller of Sandals & Beaches.

If you are planning a spring or summer wedding – now is the time to be planning your honeymoon. Do you want something relaxing or adventurous? Do you want to go some where familiar or exotic? The first step to planning your honeymoon, is to figure out what the perfect honeymoon spot is for you, and then we can begin to determine the destination that will be exactly what you are looking for.

Sandals Grande St. Lucian  (pictured above) is a beautiful escape for two – the lush paradise makes it a perfect get away!

As a wedding planner, I have to admit, I love helping my clients plan the honeymoon portion of their wedding. You can honeymoon near or far…but a great first step is your wedding planner, as we can be a wealth of knowledge about different destinations, travel requirements and knowing you both already, we know a little bit about what you’ll enjoy.

I work with a great team of travel agents and resort concierge’s to help make my couple have a honeymoon to remember…many Nuance Occasions couples’ say the honeymoon is the best part of the overall wedding!

So keep watch for upcoming resort spotlights, client recommended destinations, travel tips and more to make your honeymoon destination a fun place to dream about during dreary December!

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions