Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Destination Spotlight: Turtle Island Resort - Fiji

Happy Wednesday everyone! For round two of our Destination Spotlights, I am super excited to feature the one and only, Turtle Island Resort in Fiji. As one of the most exclusive and romantic places in the world, this property is just about as amazing as it gets. Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself...

Turtle Island is located in the Yasawa Group of islands in Fiji, a short 30 minute seaplane ride from Nadi, where Fiji's main airport is located. This 5-star resort consists of only 14 private villas and at any one time, there is a maximum of only 28 guests. Each of the 14 private villas, or "bures," are scattered across the island, allowing each guest their "own slice of exotic island paradise." The island also has 14 white, pristine beaches that can be reserved for guests' privacy or used for any of the activities provided on the island, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, horseback riding and more.

Turtle Island Resort
Turtle Island Resort
One of 14 Private Villas
View from the Ocean of one of the Villas
One of 14 Private Beaches
Every night there is a dinner party held at several different locations around the private island, offering guests a wide array of exquisite cuisine and an unlimited supply of fine wine and cocktails. The Resort was also chosen as the location for the most recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition photo shoot.
Private Dinner Party for Guests
Champagne Lunch on a Private Beach
Romantic Private Dinner for Two
Romantic Private Dinner for Two on the Dock
Pristine Guest Services
Relaxing in the Shade of Your Own Private Beach
Horseback Riding Around the Island
Right now, Ever After Honeymoons if offering a Turtle Island Resort Package. For $10,500, you receive a 7-night, all-inclusive stay in a beach front Grand-Bure on Turtle Island. All food, drinks, and activities (including everything from scuba diving, to horseback riding) are included. The package does not include flight costs and can be used anytime between now and August 2012. If you are interested in booking this package at the Turtle Island Resort, send us an email, hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com
View of the Main Cove of Turtle Island
Turtle Island Resort
Can the water get any clearer?
Turtle Island, Fiji
Wishing I was there...
I'll be spending my day wishing I was laying on that beautiful beach!

If you would like to visit this resort, contact us! hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com

Monday, June 6, 2011

Real Honeymoon: Santorini & Greece

When Jacki & Andrew Schaefer began planning their honeymoon they agreed that they wanted to go somewhere beautiful, peaceful, and a place that would be different from what they thought of as a "typical" honeymoon. Andrew had never been to Greece, Jacki had never been to the Greek Islands, so a trip to the heart of Greece, Athens, and one of the beautiful Greek islands, Santorini, was perfect for the couple! For the newlyweds, The Mystique hotel in Santorini provided them with the ideal quiet solitude they so desperately needed after the stresses of their wedding celebrations. The island offered relaxation, as well as opportunities for adventure, but for the first part of their honeymoon, Jacki & Andrew chose to take advantage of the downtime in paradise.

Andrew & Jacki on their balcony at Hotel Mystique.
The view from the balcony at Hotel Mystique.
Exploring in Oia, Santorini.

The Red Beach in Santorini.
The Red Beach in Santorini.
View from the mountain top in Santorini.

View of Oia, Santorini.
Jacki & Andrew in Oia, Santorini.
Refreshed and rested, the two then ventured to Athens, Greece, where they stayed in the eclectic Electra Palace Plaka in the heart of Athens.

Andrew in Athens, Greece.
Lunch in Athens, Greece.
Dinner in Athens, Greece.
Jacki in Athens, Greece. 
Aren't these two such a cute couple?? I am so happy they had such a fantastic honeymoon. Here are a few more photos of the beautiful properties that Andrew and Jacki visited on their honeymoon, enjoy! Happy Monday, everyone! Here's to a great week ahead!

The Mystique - Oia, Santorini.
The Mystique - Oia, Santorini.
The Mystique - Oia, Santorini.
The Mystique - Oia, Santorini.
The Mystique - Oia, Santorini.
The Mystique - Oia, Santorini.
The Mystique - Oia, Santorini.
Electra Palace Plaka - Athens, Greece.
Electra Palace Plaka - Athens, Greece.
Electra Palace Plaka - Athens, Greece.
Electra Palace Plaka - Athens, Greece.
Electra Palace Plaka - Athens, Greece.
Electra Palace Plaka - Athens, Greece.
Electra Palace Plaka - Athens, Greece.
Electra Palace Plaka - Athens, Greece.
Electra Palace Plaka - Athens, Greece.
Electra Palace Plaka - Athens, Greece.
Want to plan your honeymoon to one of these beautiful places? Let me know! hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Destination Spotlight: Hotel Le Toiny - St. Barths

Happy Thursday everyone! Today, I am super excited to post the first of many "Destination Spotlights." Throughout the summer, I will be featuring different destinations and hotels that are at the top of my personal list of "Places I MUST Travel To" and I think after seeing photos of some of these places, you will most certainly agree with me. Our first Destination Spotlight is the Hotel Le Toiny in the beautiful island of St. Barths.

Coastline of St. Barths

One of my most favorite things about St. Barth is that the island has so much culture to offer. The Hotel Le Toiny is located on 38 acres of land in the Côte Sauvage area of the island. The property consists of only 15 private villas that all overlook sparkling blue waters of the Bay of Toiny and the Caribbean Sea. The hotel prides itself as one of the most exclusive and private on the island and each villa has its own gated entrance and private pool. Privacy and alone-time not your thing? The hotel staff is "entirely at [the guests] disposal to arrange any kind of activity," including everything from snorkeling and surfing to sail boat excursions and big game fishing. The island itself is 21 km of volcanic rock surrounded by shallow reef on all sides, hence, it's absolutely perfect for hiking and snorkeling.

The Villa Suite
Private Terrace
Private Pool with each Villa Suite
Interior Accomodations
Plantation style decor in each private villa.
The resort’s gourmet restaurant, Le Gaïac, that specializes in delicious French and Creole-inspired cuisine
Right now there is a special offer for this hotel too! The package is for a 6 night stay in one of the hotel villas with an ocean view and includes a three course candlelight dinner, lunch, champagne and flowers upon arrival, breakfast served daily in the privacy of your villa suite, arrival and departure transportation from the airport or harbor, a 1/2 day with a professional photographer (photos provided on a CD and underwater pictures possible), a convertible Mini Cooper rental car and a 60 minute relaxing couples massage during your stay at Hotel Le Toiny. Um, yes please! If you are interested in this special or have any questions, send us an email at hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com

I'm already packed and ready to go, who's with me?