Special Offer for Secrets Sanctuary Resort!

Yesterday I posted about the unbelievable resort Secrets Sanctuary Resort in the Dominican Republic that I recently visited.  I am so excited to share that I have a special offer to this resort for one lucky couple!

One couple can stay at this resort for 6 nights in a Monarch Villa Suite.  The resort includes all meals, drinks (including alcohol), many activities, and all gratuities.  They can stay anytime between now and May 2011 (except for the week over Easter).

The value of this is over $5,300 and one couple can stay here for $2,000!!!

First couple to email me and claim it will get this awesome deal!

***Update: this offer has already been reserved.  Keep checking for more specials like this!

Secrets Sanctuary Resort in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

The next resort we stayed at was Secrets Sanctuary Resort in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic.  This resort is located about 15 minutes south of Punta Cana Airport.  It is an adults only resort and all inclusive.

Infinity pool overlooking the ocean

 The Casino

Seating in the bar area where they had live music almost every night

We LOVED our stay at this resort.  There are about 175 rooms and suites at this resort, but it is really spread out so it feels quiet and private.  If you are facing the ocean, there is a private beach on the far right of the resort (pictured below!).  During our whole stay we never saw anyone on this beach!

The water was really clear and beautiful, and really warm.  There were barely any waves, so we really enjoyed swimming.  The main pool has a swim up bar (love those!), there is a casino, and many other activities available.

We spent our first night in a Ocean View Junior Suite which was very nice.  But when asked if we wanted to move to the 3,100 square foot Royalty Villa, we were ecstatic!  Take a peek inside...

Here is the outside

And here is the entrance when you first walk in!  An outside dining area, the all glass living room to the left, and the huge balcony and ocean straight ahead!

This was our balcony...

with steps that went right into the ocean!

This was our view to the left

This was our view to the right

See the glass on the left? That was our bathtub! 

Here is the view from the bathtub from the inside!

Unbelievable right???  They practically had to drag us out of there when it was time to leave!

At least once a week since then, Dave has asked when we can go back there.  Which I find hilarious because I had to majorly talk him into Dominican Republic because he had heard it wasn't very nice.  Happy to say that I quickly changed his mind on that!

Main pool

I highly recommend this resort to couples that want to relax, do some water activities and have great food and drinks.  We didn't leave the resort at all during our stay, but the concierge at the resort can set up all kind of activities or tours for you.  There are some very nice golf courses nearby as well.

Check back tomorrow for an amazing offer to this resort for one lucky couple!

Zoetry Agua in Punta Cana

I recently visited Dominican Republic with my boyfriend and we stayed at Zoetry Agua in Punta Cana and Secrets Sanctuary in Cap Cana.  We had a wonderful stay at both resorts!  I am going to be sharing our trip all week, starting with our stay at Zoetry Agua Resort.

Zoetry Agua is a really unique, special resort.  It is located about an hour north of the airport in Punta Cana.  It is a really peaceful drive to the resort, and the resort's drivers love to share information about their wonderful country.

The resort has just 51 suites, and is located right on the beach.  It feels really private and luxurious, and the service is amazing.  Everyone learns your name right away, and everyone really goes out of their way to make sure you are having a nice stay.

The resort is all inclusive, but goes far beyond what most resorts offer their guests.  The rate includes gourmet food, premium brand drinks, complimentary room service, a 20 minute spa treatment per guest, horseback riding on the beach, complimentary laundry service, and complimentary worldwide calling.

We LOVED the food at the resort!  It is organic, healthy, and most of all, delicious!  There is a lot of seafood, fresh fruits, and local Dominican food.  The deserts and cocktails were incredible as well.  Our favorite restaurant was Indigo which was located right on the beach.

We stayed in a Suite Caribe which was amazingly luxurious.  There was a living room, gorgeous bedroom, a partially outdoor shower, and the best part- a private garden courtyard with our own pool!  There are also rooms with direct access to the hotel's main pool, and suites directly on the beach.

During our stay we relaxed at the pool and beach, went on a few long walks along the beach, went horseback riding on the beach, took a dune buggy tour (we got so muddy!), and enjoyed lots of amazing food and drinks!

We had a truly amazing stay at Zoetry Agua!  All of that being said, the resort is really quiet.  If you are looking for a lot of activities or nightlife, this resort isn't the best fit.  If you want to relax in quiet luxury, then I highly recommend this resort.

Zoetry Agua provides special, complimentary amenities for honeymoon couples.  And all of my clients receive complimentary room upgrades based on availability when you arrive.  For more information about this resort contact Ever After Honeymoons!

Real Honeymoon: Dominican Republic & St Thomas

Mike and Dana were lucky enough to spend 1 week in the Dominican Republic and 1 week in St Thomas for their honeymoon.  They started at a luxury, boutique, all inclusive resort called Zoetry Agua in Punta Cana.  Then they flew to St Thomas and spent a week at the Ritz Carlton.  I hope you enjoy reading about their amazing honeymoon!

 1. How did you decide on this destination?

We liked the pictures of the Zoetry Agua, in Punta Cana, and knew we wanted to stay there.  After that, we picked St. Thomas because it was close to Dominica Republic and looked fun and different. 

 2. Did you like where you stayed?

We liked St. Thomas better than Dominican Republic. 

 3. What did you think about the destination? 

Dominican Republic was very nice.  The Zoetry is an all-inclusive resort, and it was very relaxing and beautiful.  However, there’s absolutely nothing to do there (other than lay out), so after about 4 days of laying out and reading, we were bored and ready to try something new.  St. Thomas was just as beautiful as Dominican Republic, and there was more to do – watersports, shopping, restaurants, etc.

4. What was your favorite part of your honeymoon? 

Taking the catamaran around St. Thomas and snorkeling. 

5. Did the hotel provide any special honeymoon perks for you? 

We got a complimentary room upgrade at Zoetry so we had a private plunge pool.  Zoetry also gave us champagne and put special flowers on our bed and in our bathtub.  The Ritz gave us chocolates and champagne.

6. Do you have any suggestions for other couples going on a similar honeymoon?

Yes, I would say that it was good that we went to Dominican Republic first, and relaxed for a few days.  It was nice to do nothing after the wedding and just decompress.  Then, it was fun to go to St. Thomas where there’s a little more to do.  We went for two weeks total.  I would recommend going somewhere where you can relax for 3-4 days and then do something fun after that.  I would also say that 2 weeks is a little bit long – if we could do it over again we’d do it for 10 -11 days.

7. What 3 words would you use to describe your honeymoon?

Relaxing, Needed, Expensive!  :)

Real Honeymoon: Dominican Republic

Kyle and Elizabeth recently returned from a fabulous honeymoon at Dreams Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  The Dominican Republic is an amazing destination, and really offers a lot for honeymoon couples.  There are great beaches, a lot of fun activities, and incredible resorts.

Enjoy reading about their honeymoon!

1. Where did you go?

Dreams Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

2. How did you decide on this destination?

Two separate newlyweds had suggested Dominican Republic because of the affordable price for a honeymoon location.  Dreams Resort had the best balance of what Kyle and I both wanted from our honeymoon.  I wanted to be able to relax, while Kyle wanted to do fun activities.  Dreams had a spa center for me and many free on-site activities for Kyle.  It was perfect match for us.  Plus the all-inclusive benefits allowed us to better enjoy our time without worrying over all the details of where to get food and having enough money.

3. Did you like where you stayed?

We loved where we stayed.  The service was outstanding.  The amount of respect and assistance they gave everyone made us feel like royalty.  The ambiance at Dreams is designed to ensure your stay is comfortable and stress free.  It was simply divine.

4. What did you think about the destination?

The Dominican Republic had beautiful beaches, and the atmosphere was fun and festive.

5. What was your favorite part of your honeymoon?

The food and complementary 24-hour room service was incredible.  The resort had nine different restaurants with various styles.  From Asian to French, Mexican to American, you could taste flavors from around the world.  Also, some restaurants were sit-down, while others were buffet.  The 24-hour room service was a luxury that we had never experienced.

6. Did the hotel provide any special honeymoon perks for you?

We stayed in a honeymoon suite with a private Jacuzzi on the balcony.  Also, a bottle of champagne and fresh fruit plate was provided upon our arrival.

7. Do you have any suggestions for other couples going on a similar honeymoon?

Definitely go with a resort that is all-inclusive and fits your style.  It will allow you to get the most enjoyment out of your honeymoon.

8. What 3 words would you use to describe your honeymoon?

Relaxing, Luxurious, and Intimate.