Not Sure Where to Go on Your Anniversary?

Is your anniversary coming up and you are not sure where to go for a romantic getaway?  Here are some romantic getaways where you can spend  some time together in a beautiful  destination that will create wonderful memories.

Mountains in St. Lucia

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1)    St. Lucia. If you are looking for a place that has everything from fun in the sun, excitement, thrills, relaxation, and romantic, then you need to go to St. Lucia. This island is chosen by couples as a top honeymoon destination, making it a wonderful place to go to for an anniversary. For the past eight years, it has been awarded the “World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination”. It is also one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Caribbean. Due to its proximity to the equator, the temperatures do not vary much throughout the year ranging  from a high in the mid 80s year round and rarely drop below the mid 70s. St. Lucia has so many fantastic beaches that you will have difficulty choosing which one to go to. Some of the most popular beaches are Reduit Beach, Pigeon Point Beach, and Anse Chastanet. With tons of exciting adventurous activities, natural beauty, quiet beaches sensational spas, stunning architecture, variety of dining places, vibrant nightlife, and an abundance of accommodation choices to suite individual tastes and budgets, where’s a better place to visit? So there you have it – you should more than enough reasons to book you trip to St. Lucia now!

Sunset in Kauai

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2)    Hawaii. If you want a lovely tropical place to get away to a relaxing, peaceful atmosphere, then you must consider Hawaii, especially Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island. It is the perfect place for a romantic honeymoon or an intimate getaway  that you will not find many other places. It have warm year-round temperatures, making it ideal for the couple wanting outdoor adventures. The natural beauty of the islands include stunning landscapes in diverse settings. It is not hard to find a beach or a hiking trail where you feel that you have the world all to yourselves. The beautiful beaches of Hawaii are world known. Imagine you and your loved one sitting on one of the beaches in Hawaii enjoying the waves lapping on the shore! With a diverse range of accommodations and a wide variety restaurants, it is difficult to decide which place to choose. I think one of the most romantic things to do there is to watch the beautiful sunsets as the sun sinks into the Pacific Ocean. They are breathtaking with the colors of passion such as pinks, purples and reds filling the sky. Even the stars seem brighter in Hawaii! I think that the Tiki Torches at sunset with their soft glow and flickering flames also create a very romantic fairy-like atmosphere! Add the vision of dark palm trees swaying in the gentle breezes with the fragrant aroma of the Hawaiian flowers, and I want to go back to Hawaii right now!

Sunset between Tiki Torches

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3)    Cook Islands. If you are hoping to find the ideal place to relax on the quintessential tropical paradise beach, then you want to visit the Cook Islands. If you are looking for the most beautiful island lagoon in the world, then you have come to the right place when you get to Aitutaki.  The Cook Islands have many picture – perfect lagoons and beaches with crystal clear waters and snowy white sand. The scenery is spectacular consisting of mountain peaks and forested valleys, surrounded  by sugar-white, palm-fringed beaches and azure lagoons fringed by distant reefs. There are numerous land activities available and the abundant coral reefs and crystal- clear waters make great spots for scuba diving, snorkelling, reef cruising, and game fishing offshore. There are several islands to choose from with Parotonga and Aitutaki being the two most popular islands  with the most facilities. Atiu and Mangaia are two other islands which offer more relaxed options. There are numerous hotel ranging from five star to beach huts, so you’ll have a wide variety of choices  when it comes to accommodation.

Heart of Polynesia Cook Islands

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Muriel MacRae plans exciting getaways and customized vacations  for honeymooners and families. As the owner of  Del Sol Travel, she offers romantic vacations with personalized service and unique itineraries. Getting to know and understand her clients is critical in helping turn their ideas and vision into a unique and memorable masterpiece when creating their customized vacation. Located in Calgary, Alberta, she plans weddings, destination weddings, and honeymoons for couples in and around the Calgary and Banff area and throughout North America. For more information about planning your wedding, honeymoon, or romantic getaway, please contact her at travelinfo@delsoltravel.ca   or phone 403-477-0643

Where to Go for Your Romantic Vacation in July

Photo courtesy of Governors Camp

Whether you go for a romantic getaway, an experience of a lifetime filled with adventure, or an escape to a beautiful tropical paradise, here are some ideas where you can go for your summer holiday in July. 

Looking for your “dream of the South Pacific” tucked away in the back of your mind, then head to Fiji. Here you will find  romantic couple- only hideaways in a tropical splendour of coral rich turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, blue lagoons, and palm fringed resorts. A warm tropical climate exist throughout the year and the weather  is mild and dry from May throughout October. The Fijian people are known for their  genuine friendliness and hospitality and their welcoming “Bula”. You will find the relaxing  pace of life on the islands  irresistibly seductive .Head to Castaway Island located on a private island, and stay in secluded traditionally thatched Fijian-style bures steps away from the island’s pristine white sand beach. For an over water experience, Likulliku Lagoon Resort is the place for you. This beautiful new resort features Fiji’s first over-water bures, beachfront and deluxe beachfront bures in a relaxed luxury atmosphere. Another choice is Qamea Resort and Spa which has been designated in the “Top Ten Luxury Resort in the World” by the Robb Repost. This resort is the premier  romance and soft adventure resort in Fiji’s Northern Islands. Don’t forget that diving and snorkelling  are world renowned in this area.

Photo courtesy of Castaway Island

If you are looking for a tropical destination close to the mainland with comfortable summer temperatures, why not consider Hawaii. We can’t get enough of breath-taking scenery and beautiful beaches located on the different islands of Hawaii. Consider your own personalized tour of two or three islands, staying at some of the beautiful luxury hotels such as Grand Hyatt Kauai, Marriott Kauai, Fairmont Kea Lani, or the Grand Wailea, situated on spectacular beachfront properties. We love Kauai, the Garden Isle, with its beautiful lush greenery, palm trees, warm, blue waters, breath-taking scenery, and the relaxed “get away from it all” pace. The island of Maui has the most sunny days of any of the Hawaiian Islands. Luxury resorts perfect for romantic getaways abound with some of the most heavenly beaches in the world. In addition, there are plenty of activities for the couple with an adventurous spirit. A trip to the top of Haleakala Crater often referred to as the “largest extinct volcanic crater in the world” is a must for its majestic, peaceful view.

Photo courtesy of Muriel MacRae

For the serenity and solitude of nature amidst tranquil landscapes, consider a cruise to Alaska. Alaska contains stunning glaciers, breathtaking scenery and plenty of marine life. It is one of those magical places which everyone should see in their lifetime. Add a land tour to such places as Denali National Park, Alaska’s most popular land attraction, Dawson City, an authentic gold rush town on the Yukon River,  Fairbanks, Alaska’s second-largest city, or Coldfoot and Prudhoe Bay where you can dip your toe in the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean. Choose from a variety of different itineraries of either 7 or 14 days. Enjoy an array of lodge-based itineraries for a wilderness experience that you may not  otherwise encounter.

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If you dream of an experience of a lifetime where you can get close to nature on an African safari, then travel to Kenya to the Governors Camp where William proposed to Kate. Located in on the banks of the Mara River in the Masai Mara National Wildlife Reserve in the heart of one of the best wildlife viewing areas. Accommodation is in huge  luxury tent complete with an en-suite bathroom.

Photo courtesy of Governors Camp

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Muriel MacRae plans exciting getaways and customized vacations  for honeymooners and families. As the owner of  Del Sol Travel, she offers romantic vacations with personalized service and unique itineraries. Getting to know and understand her clients is critical in helping turn their ideas and vision into a unique and memorable masterpiece when creating their customized vacation. Located in Calgary, Alberta, she plans weddings, destination weddings, and honeymoons for couples in and around the Calgary and Banff area and throughout North America. For more information about planning your wedding, honeymoon, or romantic getaway, please contact her at travelinfo@delsoltravel.ca   or phone 403-477-0643

Scrub Island, British Virgin Islands

Photo courtesy of britishvirginislands-honeymoon.co.uk

If you are looking for a spectacular five star, luxury resort that is perfect for romance getaways and honeymoons, consider Scrub Island Resort. The name does not sound like much but the resort is as posh as they come. Can you believe it? Guests can take their room GPS-equipped phones anywhere on the island and when they get hungry or thirsty, all they have to do is call in, and the staff will deliver food and drinks. 

Photo courtesy of Paul Kandarian

This private resort opened in February, 2010, with 26 rooms and 26 suites. Recently it has been receiving a lot of praise and was featured in the May 2011 issue of Travel + Leisure Magazine and has been named on the Today Show as “the place to go for a honeymoon”. 

photo courtesy of Scrub Island Resort

In addition there are a collection of 31 gorgeous three-, four-, and five- bedroom villas nearby – many built on towering hills facing the ocean. All accommodations are decorated  with a modern trend with  a traditional Caribbean flair.

photo courtesy Scrub Island Resort

Scrub Island also has three private beaches, one of which is called Honeymoon Beach, an infinity edge pool, luxury spa and health club, and a world-class marina with 53 deep-water berths available for long term for transient docking, including vessels up to 150 feet in length. Their lagoon pool has a cascading waterfall as well as a pool area surrounded with comfortable chairs and umbrellas. Excursions include day trips to other islands for a picnic lunch or diving and snorkeling.

photo courtesy Scrub Island Resort

Three restaurants are on the property with a range of nightly activities that will keep you entertained throughout your stay: Caravela with European food, Tierra-Tierra which is perfect for a light snack in the open air, or One Shoe Beach Bar and Grill, named for the footwear that workers occasionally found washed up on shore.

photo courtesy Scrub Island Resort

Scrub island is a part of the British Virgin Islands. Guests can fly in via Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Antigua, St. Kitts or St. Maarten/St. Martin. From there, one must take a connecting flight to Beef island and then take a seven-minute boat ride to Scrub Island. 

The best part of this beautiful luxury property is that it is available staring at just $299 US per night. Call Muriel at 403-477-0643 or email her at travelinfo@delsoltravel.ca to book your trip today!

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Muriel MacRae plans exciting getaways and customized vacations  for honeymooners and families. As the owner of  Del Sol Travel, she offers romantic vacations with personalized service and unique itineraries. Getting to know and understand her clients is critical in helping turn their ideas and vision into a unique and memorable masterpiece when creating their customized vacation. Located in Calgary, Alberta, she plans weddings, destination weddings, and honeymoons for couples in and around the Calgary and Banff area and throughout North America. For more information about planning your wedding, honeymoon, or romantic getaway, please contact her at travelinfo@delsoltravel.ca   or phone 403-477-0643