Starwood Resorts of French Polynesia
Islands In The Sun is pleased to showcase the Starwood properties of French Polynesia...
For a great deal, book your clients on our Tahiti Tantalizer package at the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa. From just $1999 for 6 days, they will receive one night FREE and $200 resort credit per room.
Take advantage of FREE meals until May 31 at the Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa and the St. Regis Bora Bora as well as the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa. Call us today for more details!
This is a great idea for ladies traveling solo or mom/daughters, aunts/neices or cousins. Lots of ladies take these trips so it is easy to feel a part of the group.
Choose your destination and savings, and begin the excitement.
Simply choose your departure date and contact Ellen at 720-200-0243. Offer expires March 31, 2008!
Experience China - Save $1,000 per stateroom OR fly for as low as $199! China's Cultural Delights - 16 day cruisetour with 16 guided tours, Beijing to Shanghai Imperial Jewels of China - 12 day cruisetour with 12 guided tours, Shanghai to Beijing
Discover Russia - Save $1,000 per stateroom Waterways of the Czars - 13 days, St. Petersburg to Moscow Footsteps of the Cossacks – 11 or 12 days, Odessa to Kiev
Waterways of the Czars: 13-Day All-Inclusive Cruise, St. Petersburg to Moscow! See grand monuments and opulent palaces, discover fortified monasteries and beautiful cathedrals, and experience the history and culture of this amazing country-all from the comfort of your ship. Save $1,000 per stateroom on all available 2008 departures - offer expires 3/31/08!
Imperial Jewels of China: 12-Day All-Inclusive Cruisetour, Shanghai to Beijing! While you cruise the mighty Yangtze River, you will marvel at the mystical scenery of Asia's most revered and dramatic natural attractions: the spectacular Qutang and Wu Gorges, and Three Gorges Dam. Save $1,000 per stateroom on all available 2008 departures or Save up to $2,150 on roundtrip air to China - offer expires 3/31/08!
Footsteps of the Cossacks: 11 or 12-Day All-Inclusive Cruise, Odessa to Kiev! A cruise along the Dnieper River is a journey of discovery. You explore ancient cities and grand monuments and encounter a vibrant culture rich in tradition. Save $1,000 per stateroom on all available 2008 departures - offer expires 3/31/08!
China's Cultural Delights: 16-Day All-Inclusive Cruisetour, Beijing to Shanghai! This 16-day adventure explores China's cradle of culture with a 10-day cruise on the Yangtze all the way from Chongqing to Nanjing. Save $1,000 per stateroom on all available 2008 departures or Save up to $2,390 on roundtrip air to China - offer expires 3/31/08!
SOFITEL MOOREA BEACH RESORT
6 nights from $1995* USD per person Complimentary breakfast & dinner daily
This vacation special includes:
- Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles on Air Tahiti Nui
- 6 nights Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort (deluxe garden bungalow)
- Roundtrip inter-island launch transfers
- Airport welcome & all resort transfers
- Complimentary breakfast & dinner daily
(*) All prices are per person based on double occupancy. Valid for travel 01 November 2007 - 31 March 2008. Seasonal surcharges and black out dates may apply. Prices do not include US, Foreign Government taxes, and fees of up to $234 or the September 11 Security Fee of up to $10 per person.
1-800-691-0243 ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES INCLUDE:
Hotel accommodations and taxes, Roundtrip airport transfers, All meals, snacks, beverages, gratuities, activities & more!
Photo Credit: Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas
SAVINGS ARE OFF OF ORIGINAL CONTRACTED RATES/PRICES AND ARE REFLECTED ABOVE. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy accommodations. Mexico resorts valid for travel 5/1–6/26/08. Most Caribbean resorts valid for travel 5/1–6/26/08. Other travel dates available. Surcharges apply for select activities. Rates are subject to change without notice; availability, holiday blackouts, peak period surcharges and other restrictions apply. Special Occasion Travel is not responsible for errors or omissions in the content of this ad. CST#2007207-30 ADV#543 SS 11/07
May 21-27, 2008
Memorial Day Weekend!
Paris Spring Special - From $1,999*
Enjoy watching the city come to life as you begin your day sipping a cafe au lait at a sidewalk cafe; then take a mid-afternoon stroll down the Champs-Elysees and at twilight, cruise down the Seine to admire dramatically lit monuments and the sparkling Eiffel Tower. Lose yourself in art collections at the Musee du Louvre or the Musee d'Orsay. Daydream in the Jardins des Tuileries surrounded by multicolored spring blossoms and enjoy a fresh baguette spread with butter and cheese. Experience the magic of springtime in Paris...
Tour, Taste, and Shop in Paris...
6 Day / 5 Night package includes:
Round trip Air on Air France from Los Angeles to Paris
Round trip Airport Transfers and all Hotel Taxes
5 nights accommodations
Daily Breakfast
Five Day Metro-Bus Pass for Central Paris and Map of Paris
One Hour Seine River Cruise
Two Day Paris Museum Pass
Moulin Rouge Show including 1/2 bottle of Champagne
Wine Tasting with Bread and Cheese Appetizers
Premier Department Store Discount Coupons
Price Per Person:
3* Hotel La Demeure $1,999
(near Latin Quarter)
4* Hotel Plaza Tour Eiffel $2,349
(near Eiffel Tower)
4* sup. Hotel Sofitel Baltimore $2,599
(near Champs Elysees)
* Per person based on double occupancy. Space is limited. Hotel accomodations subject to availability at time of booking. Air taxes and fuel surchages of approximately $335 per person are extra (subject to change)
Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa encompasses a beautifully landscaped setting with 54 overwater and 52 garden and beach bungalows. Guests in the overwater bungalows will be able to step directly into the calm lagoon for a swim. The overwater bungalows offer a glass floor viewing panel and snorkeling gear. Exceptional views of Opunohu and Cook's Bays make for an idyllic setting. The resort offers a pristine white sand beach, two restaurants overlooking the lagoon, cocktail lounge, Mandara Spa, fitness center, tennis court, activity desk and dock.
A Fantastic Opportunity to Explore
the Wonders of Rangiroa
On the edge of the world, in the Tuamotu Archipelago, an immense atoll known as Rangiroa reigns in the middle of the Pacific waters.
This volcanic island of French Polynesia is the home of one of the most beautiful hotels in the South Pacific...the Hotel Kia Ora. It's location between two passes on the northwest coast of Rangiroa, the crystal blue lagoon and the traditional hospitality are assets that make the Kia Ora an exceptional hotel. Sixty-three bungalows positioned along the coral ring of the atoll, a sight of rare beauty.
On a private little island, forgotten from the rest of the world and to accomplish a life long dream - to become a modern Robinson Crusoe for a few days - is now possible. Only one hour by boat from the Hotel Kia Ora and located on one of the islets of Rangiroa, you will find the Kia Ora Sauvage where a unique experience awaits you.
Built in the heart of lush nature, the Kia Ora Sauvage offers it visitors all the comfort and luxury of an international hotel. Created with traditional, natural, Polynesian materials - each bungalow is a work of art!
Package includes:
Round trip air between Los Angeles and Papeete on Air Tahiti Nui
Arrival assistance and flower lei greeting
1 night in Papeete at Sofitel Resort (lagoon view room)
Inter-island air Papeete - Rangiroa
Transfers to and from the resort in both islands
5 nights at Hotel Kia Ora in Rangiroa (garden bungalow)
Complimentary breakfast and dinner daily in Rangiroa
Hotel taxes
Price per person based on double occupancy: $ 2999 **
Special: Upgrade to the Kia Ora Sauvage – PrivateIsland Resort for $500
per person and also receive complimentary lunch daily.
Upgrades, other departure cites and islands are available
** Does not include air departure taxes and fuel surcharges of $210 per person approximately. Mid week travel only. Valid November 15, 2007 to March 31, 2008. Black out dates apply.
Le Meridien Bora Bora is located on the southern tip of its own 6 mile-long private motu (islet). The resort features 99 exclusive air-conditioned Polynesian bungalows--81 overwater, 14 beach and 4 lagoon bungalows. Each is spectacular in design, with luxury facilities including a sitting area, king or twin beds, spacious bathroom with separate shower and tub with lagoon view, terrace, and all room amenities. A special feature of the overwater bungalows is the clear glass window in the floor, through which guests can enjoy the colorful marine life.
SPECIAL OFFER: Stay five nights and receive one night FREE, plus approx. $250 resort credit [valid on all room categories except lagoon bungalow, for stays until Dec 31, 2008].
Sail in the Tahitian Waters in a 57 ft. catamaran with approximately 1,600 square feet of usable space. Archipels Croisieres offers 7-day itineraries to the Society Islands that include Bora Bora, Taha'a, Raiatea and Huahine. Or, experience the Tuamotu Atolls with 3- or 4-day cruises.
Each vessel is equipped with four air-conditioned cabins, private bathroom, a spacious salon with panoramic views, and a deck for easy access to the water. Complimentary equipment is available onboard each catamaran with kayaks, dinghies, windsurf, snorkeling and fishing gear, and games.
- 2090 Euros PER COUPLE for the cruises from September 1 to 14, 2007
- 1880 Euros PER COUPLE for the cruises from November 10 to 16, and from December 1 to 14, 2007
Catamaran sailing cruise prices include most meals. Cruise rates are based on sharing a double cabin. Single rates available on request. Additional requirements are applied.
Ellen Keralla, Denver Colorado, 80112
1-800-691-0243
MAIN ISLAND - Activities and Amenities
We love the main island - which is why we live here! Viti Levu is perfect for those seeking more amenities, more in the way of activities (we can keep your guests busy from sun up to sun down), a bit of nightlife, a bit of city life, a bit of culture, a lot of adventure.
Fiji Magic - $770
6 Day package at Hideaway Resort, meals, white water rafting, transfers and activities.
Walk on the Wild Side - $725
6 days, activities every day. New resort, brand new zipline canopy tour, jet skiing and more.
Sonaisali Free Meal Deal
Now through March, 2008, your clients will all meals free through Fiji Adventures anytime you book a stay at Sonaisali Resort for 5 nights or more.
**Plus - the travel agent who books the most trips to Sonaisali each month will receive a $50 movie certificate (go to the movies - on Sonaisali!).
Ellen Keralla, Centennial, Colorado, 80112 Romantic honeymoon vacation
1-800-691-0243
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has been the South Pacific's favorite airline for more than 60 years, and with services from Los Angeles to Fiji, the Cook Islands, and onto Auckland, the beautiful South Pacific Islands have never been more accessible. Customers will encounter a uniquely Kiwi experience while enjoying superior service standards onboard Air New Zealand.
This member of the 'Leading Small Hotels of the World' is designed in traditional Polynesian style and located on Bora Bora's largest motu (islet). Its 10 beachfront suites and 50 overwater bungalows overlook the magnificent lagoon, and 6 garden pool and 14 premium garden pool suites, situated in a large tropical garden, offer a private plunge pool. All bungalows and suites feature modern, first-class amenities.
NEW AT THE BORA BORA PEARL RESORT & SPA: "conceptionmoon." This novel program caters specifically to couples who are trying to conceive and need a romantic getaway to escape those stressors that may be preventing conception. Call for more details!
All packages include: Roundtrip airfare from LAX on Air Pacific, roundtrip airport/resort transfers,
early check in and late check out and hotel taxes.
Sonaisali Island Resort
from $2627.00ppdo
for 7 nights in a Beachfront Spa Bure with all meals and welcome cocktail.
Experience the luxury of privacy on Sonaisali.
Each day the choice is yours – simply unwind and relax or you may choose to explore the many varied and exciting attractions of the mainland or neighboring Mamanuca Islands. Fijians are renowned as the world’s best hosts and the staff of Sonaisali will extend to you, along with genuine friendly and efficient service – the kind of warmth and pride in hospitality synonymous with their country and culture.
Hideaway Resort
from $1769.00ppdo
for 7 nights in a Frangipani Bure with breakfast buffet daily, welcome cocktail and fresh fruit on arrival, Monday night cocktail party, nightly entertainment and free scuba lesson in pool. Add meal plan for $413.00pp.
The perfect name for this great little resort where you can really get away from it all. People return
to Hideaway year after year to be welcomed as old friends rather than as guests.
Koro Sun
from $2389.00ppdo
for 7 nights in a Ocean view Bure includes all meals, airfare from Nadi to SavuSavu and a day room at Tokatoka on departure. (Late check out not included).
Your stay is all-inclusive – from the tenderly prepared and presented gourmet feasts, to the meticulous attention you receive from the wonderful staff. Offering the genuine warmth and friendliness of the Fijian people dedicated to adventure, rejuvenation and romance, the resort is a relaxing getaway lying adjacent to a turquoise blue lagoon. Snorkeling, kayaking, golf, tennis and biking are included and diving is very much part of the scene with several world-class dive sites.
Valid thru 5/31/07. Inquire for rates and special at other times.
Opening March 2007 -- featuring Fiji’s first overwater bures! Fiji’s newest luxury escape for couples, Likuliku Lagoon Resort is a haven of luxury that captures the true essence of Fiji, offering 46 intimate bures, all fully air-conditioned and 10 of which are suspended over the magnificent Lagoon -- the first of their kind in Fiji. 36 bures line the pristine beachfront, some with private plunge pools, and all with inescapable views of the ocean.
OPENING SPECIAL: Stay 6 nights, pay for only 4, for travel through May 31, 2007.
A small island in the most unspoiled reaches of the Fijian archipelago nestled on the shores of Yasawa Island, Yasawa Island Resort features 18 spacious thatch-roofed bures amid luxurious tropical gardens. It evokes elegant luxury and warm Fijian hospitality. Each bure has a spacious bedroom, a separate living area, a discreet open-air shower and full amenities. The resort features absolute luxury in one of the most idyllic settings in the South Pacific.
SPECIAL OFFER: Stay 7 nights and receive 2 nights FREE [valid for stays Feb 1-Mar 31, 2007]
Travelling with a crewed yacht in the Society Islands means experiencing paradise differently every day. Begin your voyage to the Tahitian Islands with Archipels Croisières and you will never look at Tahiti the same way again....
Learn about the Archipels Croisières Yacht Charters
Archipels Croisières has been successful in Tahiti for fifteen years, especially with their original way of yacht cruising. Their yachts are perfectly adapted to sailors and non-sailor passengers and Archipels offers 2, 3 or 7 day cruises all year round. Archipels Croisières guarantees departures with a minimum of 2 passengers and a maximum of 8 on each of the catamarans.
Archipels Croisières operates five identical 57' sailing catamarans, all built in France by the renowned Fountaine-Pajot shipyard in La Rochelle. Each yacht is equipped with 4 air-conditioned cabins with private bathroom and a common living room with panoramic view. On the deck, guests can enjoy the comfortable living space, where meals are served outdoors, under a sunroof.
Each voyage includes:
Full hotel services aboard in double cabin occupancy
All meals and beverages (provided during the meals)
Water equipment (kayaks, snorkeling and fishing gear)
Transfers between airport and catamaran
Excursions and events specified in program
Not included are:
Mini-bar
Inter-island flights
Cancellation insurance fee
Excursions included in the Society Islands:
Visit to a Black Pearl farm
Lagoonarium excursion on Taha'a
Visit to Uturoa village on Raiatea
Cruising the Faaroa river on Raiatea
Snorkeling parties and beachcombing on a motu
Dinner and local Polynesian show at a restaurant
Half day guided tour of Tahaa (including a guided-visit to a Vanilla plantation)
Excursions included in the Tuamotu Islands:
Visit to a Black Pearl farm
Visit to local Tuamotu villages
Sharks, turtles, rays, reef fish watching,
Kayak rides
Snorkeling parties and beachcombing
Local Polynesian barbecue on a motu
Inland lunch with islanders (only on 7 day cruises)
Well not quite. However, we do have latest and greatest technology which allowed us to create the next generation of information materials…our exciting new Weddings & Honeymoons virtual brochure. Click here to check it out.
Due to popular demand, we are extending our Azul Blue booking bonus for all bookings before June 30 2007 at AZUL Blue Hotel + Spa. Please send name of guests, booking information (dates, etc.) and name of Tour operator/Wholesaler with whom they reserved. Payment of booking bonus will be made upon departure of guest from hotel. Click here for more.
We don’t like bragging, honestly. But we can’t help feeling proud and sharing our excitement when awards get bestowed upon us. This time it is El Dorado Royale which received this year’s First Choice Holidays’ Best “Tropical Accommodation” award. This was based on the average score of a year long customer’s satisfaction questionnaires and means we are considered by the First Choice guests as the best hotel world wide in the First Choice long haul program.
Chef Michel Mustiere de Balbine hails from a star studded background to take position as executive chef and Gourmet ambassador at El Dorado Royale. After supervising 5 Star, 4 and 5 Diamond establishments at Westin, Camino Real, and Sheraton hotels, he is ready to uphold and extol the culinary marvels of our Gourmet philosophy.
With the opening of the Azul Blue Hotel & Spa, we have commenced the pre-arrival concierge service. Prior to their arrival, guests may select from a variety of choices. From, the firmness of their pillow, to the wellness suite, type of music that should wait pre loaded on their in-suite iPods, to the newspaper selection of choice. The complete offering is too vast to list here, however please click here for the entire form.
While the weather up north is frightful, it’s perfect on the Riviera Maya and to celebrate the holiday season, we have created a special holiday menu for each of our restaurants. How about a Caviar Dream at Azul Beach or Veal and Dried Fruits stuffed Turkey Medallions with a chestnut soufflé and cognac and cranberry sauce? Perhaps you’d prefer Cod in a Chicken roast sauce? Or Truffle infused and chick pea terrine? The choices are plenty and delicious. Click here for complete menu.
Choose an amount with a particular experience in mind or leave it to the recipient's imagination: a round of golf in Nevis, a room with a view in Sydney, or a relaxing massage in Whistler. The possibilities are endless. And, as the Gift Card carries a balance, and does not expire, the recipient is free to redeem the value in increments over time or all at once.
Gift Cards are easy to order, personalise and deliver:
Choose a dollar amount of US$100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500 or $5,000 and compose a personal message
Or if you prefer, visit any Four Seasons hotel or resort worldwide to arrange a customised Gift Card in any amount up to US$100,000.
The Gift Card is presented in an elegant cream-coloured folio that reflects the very special gift inside. And, just in time for the holidays, you can choose to gift wrap the Card in a handsome gift box for a nominal fee of US$5.
A Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Gift Card is the perfect gift, redeemable anywhere, anytime and for absolutely anything.
Affordable Moorea Relax, rejuvenate and enjoy! from $ 1649 *
Moorea, soaring magically out of the ocean in an explosion of green velvet, is what you would imagine a
South Seas
island to be.
Sofitel Moorea is situated on the edge of a magnificent lagoon, with views toward the
island
of
Tahiti
. The resort features 95 luxurious bungalows built over the water, on the beachfront or surrounded by landscaped gardens. Facilities include two restaurants, a bar, a magnificent outdoor swimming pool, day spa, Jacuzzi and tennis courts. Moorea has one of the world's most beautiful beaches and a variety of motorized and non motorized water activities can be arranged for guests.
Services include:
- Round trip air Los Angeles - Papeete on Air Tahiti Nui - 4 night accommodations in a garden bungalow at the totally renovated Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort - Arrival assistance and fresh flower lei greeting - Inter-island air - Round trip transfers airport - resort - Breakfast and dinner daily - Hotel Taxes
Upgrade to a beach bungalow for $ 150 per person Upgrade to an overwater bungalow for $ 550 per person Other Islands, extra nights, hotel and air upgrades are available
(*) Prices are in US Dollars, per person based on double occupancy. Subject to availability at time of booking. Valid from Nov 01, 2006 to Mar 31, 2007, black out dates: Dec 21, 2006 to Jan 05, 2007, midweek departures only: depart Thu return Mon – depart Sun return Thu. Does not include air taxes and fees of approximately $ 210 per person. Other categories, resorts and islands available. Ask us for high season and single supplements
Call Ellen Keralla, Denver, CO, 80112 at 1-800-691-0243 to take advantage of this special today!
Sofitel Promotion Deals
New Re-Opening Special at the Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort From November 1 through December 21, 2006 and again from January 5 through March 31, 2007, Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort will offer a MAP meal plan which includes breakfast and lunch. The MAP plan is good for 1 or 2 guests and requires a minimum 4-night stay*. Please use code: "Reopening Offer" at the time of booking and on the client's voucher. *2007 rates must be used.
Kid's Special at the Novotel Bora Bora Beach Resort Children's offer: Kid's play set with T-shirt. Please use code "KID" at the time of booking and on the client's voucher.
Specials valid for ALL Resorts in French Polynesia:
Honeymoon Offer: (valid 12 months following the date of civil wedding) 25% discount offered to the bride on accommodation only (excluding tax). This offer includes a basket of beauty products (massage oil, body lotion, scented pearls…) Please use code "HNM" at the time of booking and on the client's voucher. Wedding Anniversary Offer: (every 5 years beginning from 25 years of marriage up to 50, valid 6 months after the anniversary of civil wedding date) 25% discount offered for the bride on accommodation only excluding tax. This offer includes a basket of beauty products (oil for massages, body lotion, scented pearls…). Please use code "WDG" at the time of booking and on the client's voucher. Long Stay: (this offer is valid from 01JAN07 to 31MAY07, from 16NOV07 to 21DEC07, and from 05JAN08 to 31MAR08) For 5 consecutive nights booked in any category : PAY 4 / STAY 5 - 1 night free! Please use code: "P4S5" at the time of booking and on the client's voucher. Combo discounts: 2 islands 10% - 3 islands 12% - 4 islands 15% - These discounts are applicable on the room rate excluding tax for guests staying in Sofitel and Novotel hotels in the islands and must include Sofitel Tahiti Resort. Please use codes "COMBO2" / "COMBO3" / "COMBO4" at the time of booking and on the voucher. Senior Offer: (this offer is valid from 01JAN07 to 31MAY07, from 16NOV07 to 21DEC07, and from 05JAN08 to 31MAR08) If one person over 60 years is staying in a room, a 10% discount is offered on the room rate excluding taxes. If two persons over 60 years are staying in the same room, a 20% discount is offered on the room rate excluding taxes. This offer also includes a basket of beauty products (oil for massages, body lotion, scented pearls…). Please use code "Senior 1" or "Senior 2" respectively, at the time of booking and on the client's voucher ***Please note that all specials are valid beginning January 1st, 2007, with the exception of the Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort Re-opening special. ***Please note you MUST use your 2007 rates for all special offers, including the Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort Re-Opening!
Affordable Moorea Relax, rejuvenate and enjoy! from $ 1649 *
Moorea, soaring magically out of the ocean in an explosion of green velvet, is what you would imagine a
South Seas
island to be.
Sofitel Moorea is situated on the edge of a magnificent lagoon, with views toward the
island
of
Tahiti
. The resort features 95 luxurious bungalows built over the water, on the beachfront or surrounded by landscaped gardens. Facilities include two restaurants, a bar, a magnificent outdoor swimming pool, day spa, Jacuzzi and tennis courts. Moorea has one of the world's most beautiful beaches and a variety of motorized and non motorized water activities can be arranged for guests.
Services include:
- Round trip air Los Angeles - Papeete on Air Tahiti Nui - 4 night accommodations in a garden bungalow at the totally renovated Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort - Arrival assistance and fresh flower lei greeting - Inter-island air - Round trip transfers airport - resort - Breakfast and dinner daily - Hotel Taxes
Upgrade to a beach bungalow for $ 150 per person Upgrade to an overwater bungalow for $ 550 per person Other Islands, extra nights, hotel and air upgrades are available
(*) Prices are in US Dollars, per person based on double occupancy. Subject to availability at time of booking. Valid from Nov 01, 2006 to Mar 31, 2007, black out dates: Dec 21, 2006 to Jan 05, 2007, midweek departures only: depart Thu return Mon – depart Sun return Thu. Does not include air taxes and fees of approximately $ 210 per person. Other categories, resorts and islands available. Ask us for high season and single supplements
Tahiti Tourisme North America is pleased to introduce you the FREE Wedding Ceremony Packages by Pearl Resorts & Spa
In this issue:
Do you want to add magic to your engagement? Or perhaps renew your wedding vows? Pearl Resorts & Spa, managed by one of
Tahiti
’s leading luxury resort companies, is pleased to offer a unique option to guests seeking to celebrate their nuptials in paradise.For couples who spend a minimum of eight nights with the participating resorts, a complimentary Polynesian wedding is arranged on their behalf on a white sand beach with traditional flowers, musicians and Polynesian customs. And the best part about these ceremonies at the Pearl Resorts and Spa—they’re free of charge!
To qualify for the complimentary ceremony, guests must spend a minimum of four nights at either Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa or Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa, both potential sites for the wedding ceremony.Following these nights, guests must also spend a minimum of four nights at Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort or Manihi Pearl Beach Resort in the spectacular Tuamotu Atolls.This offer, applicable for one wedding only, represents a significant savings of $1,000 on an unforgettable wedding experience.
The offer is valid beginning November 1, 2006 through December 22, 2007, with the exception of the black-out period between July 1, 2007 and October 31, 2007.Offer is subject to availability and cannot be combined with other promotional offers.Ceremonies are strictly symbolic and not legally binding in
North America
, unless the 30-day waiting period is observed in advance.
The Pa’I Miti wedding ceremony includes a 15-minute romantic beachside service.In their bungalow, where the décor has been dressed with flowers and fresh fruit, the couple is prepared in traditional white pareos with floral necklaces.They are escorted to the beach for a Polynesian ceremony, presentation of marriage certificate (not legal) and toasting with wedding cocktails amidst a performance by a musical trio.A Polynesian canoe then transports the married couple back to their bungalow, where a bottle of Champagne awaits them.They are also presented with an album of 10 photographs from the ceremony.
The wedding ceremony takes place in the private chapel, decorated with fresh flowers.The wedding coordinator prepares the couple with traditional white pareos and floral crowns, before escorting them to the chapel and blessing their union. During the one-hour ceremony, each couple is given a unique Tahitian name, which is inscribed on the wedding certificate (not legal) given to the couple.At the ceremony’s completion, the couple is wrapped in a traditional Polynesian wedding quilt, known as the Tifaifai, and toasted with Champagne as they are unwrapped. A photograph album of 24 photos is given to the couple.
About Pearl Resorts & Spa and Le Taha’a
PrivateIsland
& Spa South Pacific Management, one of
Tahiti
’s leading luxury resort management companies, owns and operates two brands: Pearl Resorts & Spa and Le Taha’a Private Island & Spa.While Le Taha’a is the most exclusive, luxurious hideaway in French Polynesia, and French Polynesia’s sole Relais & Chateaux property, Pearl Resorts & Spa represents a group of intimate luxury resorts located on the exotic outer islands of Tahiti, including Bora Bora, Moorea, Raiatea, Manihi, Tikehau and the Marquesas (Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa).Referred to as “
Tahiti
’s Hidden Paradise,” Pearl Resorts & Spa offers luxury accommodations in a natural island setting.Each individual resort is designed to highlight its island's unique surroundings combined with the culture native to
French Polynesia
.Exclusivity, privacy and exceptional service are ensured at each of the resorts, which range in size from 14 to 95 rooms, with luxurious overwater bungalows at Bora Bora, Manihi, Moorea,
Raiatea
, and Tikehau.
Contact Ellen Keralla at 1-800-691-0243 for more information. Denver, Colorado 80112
Ellen Keralla, Denver Colorado, 1-800-691-0243, 720-200-0243
Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele Now Accepting Reservations
Located in the dramatic central highlands of the private Hawaiian island of Lana'i, this is a gracious retreat amidst manicured gardens and towering Cook Island pines. Currently undergoing an extensive renovation, it will re-open later this year as Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele.
Offering activities such as horseback riding, hiking and world-class golf - as well as watersports at our companion resort, Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay - the new Resort will deliver a one-of-a-kind experience embracing highlands and ocean.
Call Ellen Keralla at 1-800-691-0243 for your Tahiti trip today!
Affordable Moorea Relax, rejuvenate and enjoy! from $ 1649 *
Moorea, soaring magically out of the ocean in an explosion of green velvet, is what you would imagine a
South Seas
island to be.
Sofitel Moorea is situated on the edge of a magnificent lagoon, with views toward the
island
of
Tahiti
. The resort features 95 luxurious bungalows built over the water, on the beachfront or surrounded by landscaped gardens. Facilities include two restaurants, a bar, a magnificent outdoor swimming pool, day spa, Jacuzzi and tennis courts. Moorea has one of the world's most beautiful beaches and a variety of motorized and non motorized water activities can be arranged for guests.
Services include:
- Round trip air Los Angeles - Papeete on Air Tahiti Nui - 4 night accommodations in a garden bungalow at the totally renovated Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort - Arrival assistance and fresh flower lei greeting - Inter-island air - Round trip transfers airport - resort - Breakfast and dinner daily - Hotel Taxes
Upgrade to a beach bungalow for $ 150 per person Upgrade to an overwater bungalow for $ 550 per person Other Islands, extra nights, hotel and air upgrades are available
(*) Prices are in US Dollars, per person based on double occupancy. Subject to availability at time of booking. Valid from Nov 01, 2006 to Mar 31, 2007, black out dates: Dec 21, 2006 to Jan 05, 2007, midweek departures only: depart Thu return Mon – depart Sun return Thu. Does not include air taxes and fees of approximately $ 210 per person. Other categories, resorts and islands available. Ask us for high season and single supplements
Save up to 50% Plus use your American Express Card & Save $150
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Sandals
Montego Bay
is the original Sandals, the groundbreaking place where couples of the world first met and fell in love with the “Sandals Difference.” Stroll down ’s longest private white-sand beach and dip in the crystal, turquoise water. Be pampered by a staff so warm and friendly they’ll make all your cares go away. Play hard at one of our never-ending activities. Or simply rest easy in your own private, romantic nook. Sandals
Montego Bay
offers everything—including the delicious freedom to do absolutely nothing at all.
Sandals Grande St. Lucian is surrounded by fantastic mountain views and edged by the island's most dramatically perfect beach. Indulge in everything aquatic from scuba-diving to swimming in a choice of four impressive pools - including a creative lagoon pool that lets guests swim right up to their rooms.
Resort Highlights:
Recipient of prestigious 5 Star Diamond Award
· Surrounded by the sea on both sides
· Every room with water view
· rooms
· Elaborate European Spa (Red Lane)
· Full exchange privileges with 2 nearby Sandals including transportation
· 17 fine dining options including all three resorts on island
· Suite concierge level rooms that offers 24 hour room service
· Butler Service Rooms with 24 hour Room Service in selected room categories
· Exclusive Lagoon swim-up Rooms
Promotions: Save up to 50%
Promotions: Save up to 50%
This gem of a resort is located on the lush Northern coast of Jamaica, surrounded by the scenic green Mountains of St. Ann. Royal Plantation is an impressive seclusion for those who are serious about taking life easy, yet desires refinement in their everyday life.
Bring the warmth of a crackling fire; cold, crisp days; and traditional celebrations to your clients this holiday season. There’s nothing quite like Europe in the wintertime with Globus, and we make sure your clients get the most out of their travel dollars. The summertime crowds have long gone, leaving the locals to enjoy their true everyday life. For your travelers, that means fewer crowds at popular destinations, as well as significantly lower travel prices. In fact, airlines are predicting incredible savings on off-season Europe flights. So whether they want to see Prague and Budapest decorated for the holidays, or sample Sachertorte in Vienna, let us make their travel dreams come true this winter.
FALL IN LOVE AGAIN... ..RE-SPARK THAT FLAME IN JAMAICA Call Ellen Keralla at 1-800-691-0243 or Ellen@specialoccasiontravel.com
3 Nights LAND-ONLY including TRANSFERS and ALL TAXES from: COUPLES OCHO RIOS $509 Save up to 50% off room rates Drenched in history and awash in
Old World romanticism, Couples Ocho Rios is like nothing else you’ll ever encounter.At ’s original all-inclusive, couples-only resort, scenes of natural beauty intermingle with exquisitely appointed rooms and endless amenities to transport you to a world that is equal parts Jamaican paradise and ’50s
Hollywood hangout.Here, everything is at your disposal. From spacious, stylish rooms and suites with unparalleled ocean views to fine dining to unforgettable off-site excursions and adventures, you’ll encounter infinite reasons to fall in love with Couples Ocho Rios.
COUPLES SWEPT AWAY NEGRIL $569 Save up to 25% off room rates With acres of breathtaking white sand beaches, bounty of tropical gardens and an ambiance drenched in romance and escape, Couples Swept Away redefines your idea of paradise. In an idyllic setting that is as invigorating as it is inviting, uncover the tranquility of an intimate, all-inclusive hideaway. Couples’ most private, peaceful resort offers everything you need to unwind, from yoga lessons to fine dining.However you choose to spend your time at Couples Swept Away, you’ll discover unlimited opportunities to wrap yourself in its radiance.
COUPLES NEGRIL $579 Save up to 25% off room rates At Couples Negril, style surrounds and infuses everything in sight. From the laid-back charm of the swim-up bar to the intoxicating allure of an in-suite Jacuzzi, there’s just something about Couples Negril that says chic.Defined by imaginative, artistic features and possessing a beautiful balance of elegant and eclectic, Couples Negril encompasses 18 acres of luxury, personality and pleasure.And while our unique appointments set us apart from any other resort, our unwavering attention to your every desire has earned us recognition as the premier all-inclusive resort in the entire
Caribbean .
COUPLES SANS SOUCI RESORT & SPA $579 Ask about Booking Bonus for bookings NOW thru July 31 Tropical elegance awaits at the luxurious Sans Souci Resort & Spa. The Sans Souci emerges magestically from the cliffs of Jamaica;s emerald mountains, with stone pathways tumbling past tropical greenery to a breathtaking experience of opal sand an the azure Caribbean Sea. A mixture of pastels, exotic birds, winding walkways, and natural mineral springs bubbling in hidden grottos complement this truly elegant resort. Unparalleled spa treatments, renowned cuisne, first-class serivce and rich ambience make this resort the ultimate place for a relaxing or romantic getaway.
Plantation Island Resort, Fiji proudly announces for the third year in a row that they have been recognized as one of the Top 10 Family Resorts by Holidays With Kids Magazine.
Plantationhas also recently announced the opening of their Poolside rooms.There are now 20 poolside rooms each with a patio that faces the brand new swimming pool.That makes for three pools in total at the resort!
We now offer air conditioning in our hotel rooms, poolside rooms, and beachfront bures. All hotel rooms at the resort have recently been refurbished with bright and colorful decor.The rooms are looking absolutely stunning and
Plantation Island Resort has never looked better. The Resort reception area has just been finished, complete with leather sofas, air conditioning and 3 computer terminals for guests internet use.
Thanks for your ongoing support. We look forward to welcoming your guests to Plantation Island Resort. Stay tuned for photos….
Sonaisali Island Resort, Fiji welcomes Kate McClelland as the new Resort Manager. Kate brings with her a wealth of knowledge and 10 years of dedicated hospitality experience having worked in Resorts, Hotels and remote 5 Star properties worldwide.
Kate, from Queensland has traveled extensively throughout the Channel Islands, , and . Kate is delighted to be on the team at Sonaisali Island Resort in her new position and says she is enjoying her new role and living in
.
Sonaisali's dedication toward environmental operations and the importance of maintaining Green Globe 21 Certification inspired Kate to recently attend a Green Globe 21 workshop in
Canberra for five days of which Kate received a certificate of Proficiency in Company Green Globe 21 standard.
The Mamanuca Environment Society, of which Sonaisali is a founding member and Kate an Executive Member works toward coral reef protections and is of high priority to both Sonaisali and Kate. Kate is also the new Vice Chairperson of the Nadi Branch of the Fiji Island Hotel and Tourism Association which represents Hotels and Resorts in the region.
Pictured above are Sonaisali’s newly renovated beachfront hotel rooms – don’t they look fabulous! Sonaisali has also just finished refurbishing the Oceanview and Beachfront Spa Bures, new images will be available for you soon.
Commencing 1 April 2006 Matangi Private Island Resort has changed the names of the bures as follows:
Standard Bures are now called Island Bures
Deluxe Bures are now called Beachfront Bures
The resort has also introduced a completely new room category to the list called Villa Matangi; a very private bure, encompassing 2 island bures with lounge/kitchenette and adjoining area.
The main area of Matangi is also undergoing renovations. This eye-catching new facility will host a contemporary restaurant offering a combination of inside and alfresco dinning on a marvelous deck which wraps around the lagoon style swimming pool. We will update you shortly on the completion date.
IMPROVING ON
PARADISE SPECIAL....NOW EXTENDED
“Improving on
Paradise Special”
now includes travel right through to the 31st of March 2007.
Vatulele Island Resort has recently completed a full renovation of their showers and bathrooms.This includes installing 2 basins and 2 showerheads so plenty of space for a couple to pamper themselves!Also Vatulele’s Standard bures have been re-named and from the 1st of April 2006 are called
Deluxe Beachfront Bures…….as we all know, they were never standard!
World Resorts of Distinction escorts the first North American famil to Samoa
With the assistance of Air New
Zealand and the Samoan Tourism Authority, WRD were able to coordinate our first famil to discover this fascinating country. Air operates non-stop service weekly from Los Angeles to
Apia . Some of our preferred wholesalers are now offering itineraries to Samoa including both the islands of Upolu and
Savaii . If you require any further information please do not hesitate in contacting our office.
Sinalei Reef Resort and Spa,
Samoa
offer a year round special stay 6/pay 5
AND for wedding parties stay 5/pay 4 which applies to the entire wedding party! Sinalei’s rates include transfers, American breakfast daily, afternoon tea, trips into town, free golf, tennis, and all non-motorized water sports. The resort facilities included a full PADI dive facility offering certifications, excellent surfing right in front of the resort, and a full spa for the ultimate in relaxation treatments and massage.
Although, not all pictured here, the following tour operators joined WRD on our recent trip to
Samoa .
Tess Toting from Brendan Vacations, Tammy Lindsey from Springboard Vacations, Coleen Dooley from Sunspots International,
Debbie Roller from Exotic Escapes, Tree Richie from South Seas Adventures and
Mike Rubinstein with Absolute Travel.
Don't forget to mark your calendars for SPF40, the yearly event featuring 8 Island Nations in the Pacific, and 40 hotels/resorts. Here is your opportunity to network with these island resorts and really get to know the in's and out's of each destination.
Date is Sept 21st 5:00pm to 8:30pm, Hyatt Regency,
Orange
County , www.spf40.com to register!
Please contact WRD for any further information or brochures ~ Happy Selling!
Romantic Honeymoon Vacation Blog
setting with 54 overwater and 52 garden and beach bungalows. Guests in the overwater bungalows will be able to step directly into the calm lagoon for a swim. The overwater bungalows offer a glass floor viewing panel and snorkeling gear. Exceptional views of Opunohu and Cook's Bays make for an idyllic setting. The resort offers a pristine white sand beach, two restaurants overlooking the lagoon, cocktail lounge, Mandara Spa, fitness center, tennis court, activity desk and dock. 
Christmastime in Europe.Call Ellen Keralla at 1-800-691-0243 for more information.
Bring the warmth of a crackling fire; cold, crisp days; and traditional celebrations to your clients this holiday season. There’s nothing quite like Europe in the wintertime with Globus, and we make sure your clients get the most out of their travel dollars. The summertime crowds have long gone, leaving the locals to enjoy their true everyday life. For your travelers, that means fewer crowds at popular destinations, as well as significantly lower travel prices. In fact, airlines are predicting incredible savings on off-season Europe flights. So whether they want to see Prague and Budapest decorated for the holidays, or sample Sachertorte in Vienna, let us make their travel dreams come true this winter. 
