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Planning A Wedding Abroad With Karisma Hotels & Resorts

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Weddings, moving house and divorces are meant to be the most stressful things to go through in life and as more brides and grooms are opting to tie the knot abroad, the stress levels are likely to increase.

However, help is available for couples planning weddings abroad via Faith Wishnie, the director of wedding services for Karisma Hotels & Resorts.

According to Wishnie, the rising number of destination weddings is down to the changes in todays modern society.

“Awareness of destination (wedding) options has really jumped. This is because of family and friends being spread across the world, people are travelling more now, and the Internet has played a big part because it’s easy to do the research,” she explained.

Beach weddings are a popular option for loved-up couples who are seeking romance and a picturesque setting. Destinations such as the Caribbean are among the favourites due to the large number of all inclusive resorts, tailor-made wedding packages and considerably lower costs compared to weddings in the United Kingdom.

Many of the resorts offer free wedding planners who can take care of all of the details, from the marriage licence and legal documents, to the flowers, photographer, music and catering.

“The trend is (for brides) who want to have the planning simplified and have everything taken care of,” added Wishnie.

Karisma Hotels and Resorts has 12 wedding planners who can help brides and grooms plan their dream Cancun weddings via email and over the phone, plus 15 onsite wedding coordinators who are available at the hotel groups seven properties across Cancun and the Riviera Maya.

The resorts also offer a separate groom’s room, so the bride and groom can both get ready in privacy before the ceremony.
Wishnie offers a couple of tips for couples so they can enjoy stress-free weddings abroad:

Don’t check-in anything that you’ll absolutely need or want for the big day. Carry your dress with you and/or buy anything there that you definitely want for the wedding, she said.

Don’t bring party favours with you. We can work with you to get favours or flowers and decorations cheaper (onsite).”

Luxury London Hotels Booking Tips

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There are so many places in London that you can find for your accommodation if you are planning your next trip to this beautiful city. You want a hotel that is centrally located and have enough room for you as well as your family to spread out and make yourself comfortable.

One can have the best view of this beautiful and lively city from the London eye. This is the highest monument in the city London on the shore of the river Thames. This is the place from which you can have a stunning view of this wonderful city. The other popular tourist attractions of London include Hyde Park, Bayswter and KensingtonGarden.
If you are interested in art and literature, some of the suggested places for you are the West End Theatres and the Piccadilly Circus. There are many hotels and restaurants in each corner of the city serving you quality and mouth watering dishes. The foodies who visit London can get excellent dishes here.

If you are looking for accommodation in London, you will find a lot of choices from the best and luxury London hotels to budget hotels for every kind of visitors. If you have a tight budget, you can go for a good and budget accommodation. The best way to find the budget hotels in this city is to check websites that contains all the information about the best luxury and budget hotels of London. You can get any information there related to booking, price and the special offerings.

If you are looking for a trip full of luxury then you should book your accommodation in the areas near Kensington, Chelsea and Belgravia. These places offer a lit bit extra and you will have many opportunities to explore the beautiful city while staying in any of the hotels located in these popular places.

The only thing you need to do is go to the website and enter the choices in terms of preference for area, number of rooms, any special requirement and finally the budget for rent of each room. Then you will be given a list of 5 star London hotels with all the details that match your choices so that you can contact the hotel you find best and book your accommodation with them. These days you can find that every London booking hotels have their websites where you can find all the information and the special offerings allowed to their customers.

Starwood Hotels To Open New Westin Resort For Punta Cana Holidays In 2013

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Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide is planning to build a new resort in the Dominican Republic after it signed an agreement with development partner Grupo Punta Cana. The Westin Puntacana Resort is expected to open to tourists taking Dominican Republic holidays in late 2013 in the Playa Blanca area of the Puntacana Resort and Club complex.

The new resort will have 204 luxurious rooms including 16 suites, and guests going on holidays to the Dominican Republic can enjoy facilities such as a large swimming pool, full service spa, fitness centre, 24-hour business centre, meeting and wedding rooms, children’s club, walking trails, lobby bar and a poolside grill.

Brian Povinelli, the Global Brand Leader for Westin Hotels and Resorts, commented: “The Westin Puntacana Resort is a highly anticipated addition to our growing resorts portfolio, offering travellers a refreshing, island retreat on one of the most popular islands in the Caribbean.

“The new resort will offer all of the Westin brand’s signature programs and amenities, designed to inspire wellbeing and send guests home feeling better than when they arrived.”

During holidays in the Dominican Republic, travellers staying at the new resort will also have access to first-class amenities at the Puntacana Resort and Club, such as championship golf course, nine gourmet restaurants, a Six Senses Spa, a 1,500-acre ecological reserve and three miles of pristine white sand beaches.

The resort is the first of two Dominican Republic hotels that Starwood Hotels and Resorts is planning to open over the year or so. The first property, Four Points by Sheraton Punta Cana Village, is due to open in October, 2012 and is also being developed by Grupo Punta Cana.

Punta Cana is situated on the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean and travellers from all over the world head to the region every year to experience tropical Punta Cana holidays amid stunning natural scenery that is made up of white sand beaches, turquoise ocean waters, lush green landscapes.

“We are delighted to expand our partnership with Starwood Hotels and Resorts to be able to share the Puntacana experience with even more travellers as they visit the Dominican Republic,” stated Alberto Abreu, the Executive Director of Hospitality at Puntacana Resort and Club.

He added: “The Westin Puntacana Resort will allow even more visitors from around the globe to experience the one-of-a-kind beaches, weather, and activities available in our country, and at our resort. We look forward to welcoming more guests into the Puntacana family as we move forward with this project.”

Feel Like A Royalty Venetian style with Luxury Hotels Venice

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Lots of people, artisans, writers, great sculptors, and royalties have left their mark in this city of Venice. It is countless how many times it has been captured in literature, poetry and artworks, but you will not appreciate its true beauty unless you set foot on the ravishing city yourself. Being the one of the most visited city in the world Venice offers a wide array of accommodation options to the tourist. Luxury hotels Venice are the best pick of visitors who wants to experience how to be treated like a royalty Venetian style.

There are myriad choices of luxury hotels Venice, all of which offers different types of amenities that you can choose from. It isnt actually important on which luxury hotel you stay because all of it will surely provide you wonderful experiences that would make you feel like a true king or queen. There is the Luna Hotel Baglioni, one of the oldest and grandest hotels in Venice. It is originally a Knights Templar Lodge in the 12th century which was later reconstructed to be one of the most admirable hotels with great interior and exterior designs that is really a must-see. After a goodnight sleep in their comfortable room or suite, you can enjoy good breakfast in what could probably be the finest breakfast room in Venice. The Ca Maria Adele is a deluxe hotel that can be found right next to one of Venices most lovely church. This hotel is most popular to art lovers since it is surrounded by the splendid beauty of historic squares, winding streets and many cafes. Another pride of the collection of luxury hotels Venice is the Ca Della Corte. With just 10 individual rooms and suites, you can be sure that the accommodation here is superb and well appointed. The hotel is also well furnished in a way that its guests will feel no more than superior comfort and luxury. The San Clemente Palace is another Venice Luxury Hotel that that offer great accommodation that will truly give you the bliss of having a royal life. This hotel is a proud member of the Great Hotels of the World. Its facilities include an onsite spa, a world-renowned restaurant, tennis courts, steam baths, Jacuzzi, Internet access and a lot more.

With the countless luxury hotels Venice you can choose from, you can surely find one that will suite your satisfaction and one that will make you feel how it is like to be a true aristocracy even during a brief stay in the glorious city of Venice.

Excellence Resorts Revamps Cancun And Punta Cana Hotels With Over $7 Million Investment

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The Excellence Group of Luxury Hotels and Resorts, a luxury hotel management company operating some of the most highly acclaimed luxury five-star hotels and resorts in the Caribbean, has announced massive investments across some of its properties as part of a strategy to reposition their portfolio of product offerings and make their hotels compete more effective in the Caribbean holidays industry.

In order to achieve this and in order to raise the bar at their Cancun and Punta Cana hotels, the company have invested a large sum of money to upgrade the already high standards at the Excellence Resorts in the Riviera Maya and Punta Cana. The renovation works are expected to contribute to enhanced Cancun holidays and an improved holiday experience for guests embarking on Dominican Republic holidays at their Punta Cana resort.

At the stunning Excellence Punta Cana hotel, the Excellence Group invested over five million dollars in the following renovations:

Renewal of the Excellence Club rooms – for guests looking for comfort and sophistication, as well as privacy and preferential treatment. In this exclusive area, guests looking to enjoy the ultimate pampering experience during their holidays in Punta Cana, can enjoy in-room premium liquors and amenities, a private lounge, and preferred locations that make guests feel they have arrived in an earthly Eden.
A renewed Spa with a new hydrotherapy circuit, a spacious and comfortable space that offers showers sensations, massage pool stations and saunas, among others.
The renewal of all the Honeymoon Suites, now featuring new private large outdoor decks with hydro spa pools.
Two new, 1,000 sq.ft. in size, Excellence Club Ocean View Honeymoon Suites, offering a large private furnished terrace with an additional exterior hydro spa pool and spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. Located on VIP Club floor with all the superior amenities for the Excellence Club.
Two new, 1,800 sq.ft. in size, Excellence Club Ocean Front Honeymoon Suites with Rooftop, with lavish private furnished two-story rooftop terrace, equipped with hydro spa pool and impressive ocean front views. Located on VIP Club floor with all the superior amenities for the Excellence Club.

Over two million dollars were also invested in the renowned Excellence Riviera Cancun, with renovation work that include:

Seven new Excellence Club Ocean Front Two-Story Rooftop Terrace Suites, with sweeping oceanfront views, equipped with hydro spa pools on a private furnished Rooftop Terrace of 390 sq.ft. in size.
One new Excellence Club Ocean Front Honeymoon Suite with Rooftop, with lavish private furnished two-story rooftop terrace equipped with hydro spa pool and impressive ocean front views. At this Suite you will find a separate couples massage room, a separate living room area, a bedroom and an additional Jacuzzi on one of the two balconies.
Expansion of the Gym – the 1,900 square feet facility offers state-of-the art equipment plus a Fitness Trail with a scenic route, for guests who wish to jog or walk while enjoying Cancuns incomparable tropical scenery.
Other additions to the new set of facilities, upgraded amenities and products being introduced by Excellence Group in 2012, are the opening of Las Olas Restaurant, positioned right on the beach, and located in both Excellence Riviera Cancun and Excellence Playa Mujeres resorts for the delight of guests enjoying Cancun holidays at either of these fantastic properties; as well as the addition of a complimentary Marine Wellness spa treatment for guests staying in Excellence Club Suites.