Brides Dress Rehearsal     BRIDE'S DRESS REHEARSAL Spend 3 Nights and 4 Days - This is a fantastic way to view the resorts, and yes there are 7 of them, check out the wedding locations, taste the food and experience the warm welcome from the people of the Mexican Riviera. Contact Jessica Dempsey - GIVC,  a Karisma Resorts specialist to book this amazing offer! Call today 631-780-6195   Details: For only $399 per couple, brides and grooms who have not yet booked their destination wedding can stay for 3 nights at their hotel of choice and have the opportun...

Thursday, October 20, 2011 Riu Palace Paradise Island Review   I wanted to share a  Riu Palace Paradise Island Review, this was submitted by a client of mine. This is a beautiful newly renovated all-inclusive resort just 2 1/2 hrs from New York City. The Riu Palace Paradise Island is right next door to the Atlantis Resort, you can visit the Atlantis and use their facilities(additional fee).Riu Palace Paradise Island ReviewI Soooooo want to go again and that's when it occurred to me that I never sent you a review.Rooms in pristine condition- brand...

Going Green!   I know many people are very aware of how we need to respect our earth and are taking different initiatives to go green. I get many requests from clients for hotels that are going green and practicing sustainable tourism. There are many resorts now going green but I decided I would focus on one brand today as I just visited these resorts and really got a feel for their going green initiatives. The El Dorado Spa Resorts and Hotels by Karisma are GOING GREEN! Some examples of ways they are green:   A 70,000 square foot Greenhouse at El Dorado Royale produces all...

Saturday, August 6, 2011 Traveling solo   Traveling along with Me, myself and ITraveling solo is an awesome way to see the world, meet new people and spend some time with yourself! Sometimes we need to do this to recover from a life event or sometimes “I just want to go someplace where I can just marvel at something” as said so perfectly by Ms. Julia Roberts.In the past, the thought of being a solo traveler on a cruise ship meant taking out a loan just to pay for the cabin. Thank goodness for NCL who introduced “Epic Studios” last year when the aw...

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Westin Beach Resort & Spa Review The Westin Beach Resort & Spa is a beautiful beach resort located in sunny Fort Lauderdale. The city is dubbed the Venice of America due to its more than 300 miles of canals and waterways.  The Westin Beach Resort & Spa sits directly across the street from amazing beaches where you can relax and enjoy the soft white sands and blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. There is an elevated walkway that connects the resort to the beach. There is also a lovely spa on property where you can enjoy a mas...