Pictures from a river cruise i took last fall on the Danube – Budapest to Passau. Seven days aboard the AMACerto and what a wonderful cruise! The food, drink and of course, the scenery were all superb.
Author: Wild Blue Travel
TOP 10 REASONS TO BOOK AN ADULTS-ONLY, ALL-INCLUSIVE, LUXURY VACATION
- ENJOY THE ALL-ADULT AMBIANCE.
Not matter if you’re a Millennial duo on your first getaway together or an old married couple who has finally found time for a “just us” second honeymoon or anniversary trip, a kid-free environment is way more conducive to romance. An adults-only luxury all-inclusive lets you totally relax, be pampered and enjoy interacting with other adults. If you’re traveling with a group of friends (think guy/girlfriend getaway) you will appreciate not having to worry about having “PG” behavior for the sake of kids.
- PAY UP FRONT, LEAVE STREE BEHIND.
No one likes being nickeled-and-dimed, even if you’re not on a budget for a trip. It’s hard to relax when you’re constantly pulling out your wallet or purse for this or that expense. Luxury all-inclusive resorts allow you to have the kind of carefree vacation where you pre-pay one price up front and then…enjoy!
- LUXURIATE IN A PARADISE THAT PAMPERS YOU.
From the moment you arrive at a resort you know you are in for an exquisite experience with high-quality, personalized service at every turn. You won’t lose time plotting out how you will spend your day as there is personnel to assist you with booking everything from dinner reservations to onsite activities.
- ENJOY THE SUITE LIFE.
Luxury all-inclusive beach resorts cannot be beaten! This is especially true if you book a suite that comes with a butler or concierge service who can fulfill almost any guest request. Along with top in-room amenities, you will love drinking in the views from your suite.
- INDULGE IN A LITTLE BIT OF ZEN.
There is no better way to combine luxury and relaxation than by treating yourself to a spa treatment. And many times, use of the spa facilities (not treatments) is included in your package.
- SIP, SUP . . .YUM YUM . . .GOURMET FOOD AND TOP-SHELF SPIRITS.
Today’s luxury all-inclusive resorts (four and five-star properties) take pride in the quality, variety, and elegance of their restaurants onsite. Usually, you will find an international eatery as well as other cuisines like French, Italian, Spanish, Mexican, Asian and the Caribbean and sometimes an American steakhouse. An adults-only all-inclusive really shines with the dining experience; you can look forward to a quiet, intimate meal with perhaps drinks at a bar, or by the pool and guess what – top-shelf spirits and no noisy kids.
- KEEP ACTIVE AND STAY ON TOP OF YOUR GAME. . .IF YOU WANT. . .
Worried that all the great food and drink will go to your waist? Included in your package is the use of a gym and fitness facilities as well as tennis and non-motorized water sports equipment (for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling) — all included! Depending upon the resort you may find organized activities like beach volleyball, dance lessons, spinning, and aerobics to mention a few. Some resorts include diving for certified divers and golf if there is a course onsite or nearby -usually for no cost or a nominal cost.
- . . . OR UNWIND AFTER A “HARD” DAY OF FUN!
A wonderful way to end the day is with a night of spectacular entertainment. An adults-only, all-inclusive, luxury resort offers evening music and dance shows that make every evening special and unique.
- ROMANTIC SETTINGS FOR A WEDDING.
Today’s luxury all-inclusive resorts provide a variety of romantic and elegant backdrops for destination weddings AND vow renewals. Choose from white sandy shores, tropical gardens or picturesque gazebos to make your day truly special. The pay-one-price nature of all-inclusive resorts means one less item for you (and your guests) to worry about. And many resorts have a personal wedding coordinator onsite to take care of every detail. Between the onsite wedding coordinator and your travel agent, you can relax and enjoy your special day to the fullest!
- GET A GROUP AND GET AWAY.
An adults-only, all-inclusive resort is the perfect choice for bachelor/bachelorette parties and other guy/girlfiend getaways. . .for ages 18 and older, of course.
Beach pix
Long Island – Bahamas
Long Island is one of the many out islands, or family islands, as they are called, of the Bahamas. Photos will paint the best picture of this island!
Coming into Stella Maris Airport – Long Island
Terminal building on left
Stella Maris Resort
Tidal pool at Stella Maris
Heading out to an uninhabited cay.
How much for this island?
Sandy Cay – YES!
In my happy place!
Stop for a swim. . .
Just another beach
San Francisco!
What a neat city – lots of touristy places to see. . .
different foods to try. . . Like Ramen in Japantown. . .
And a nature is just a hop, skip and a jump away!
We happened to visit about the time the recent fires were burning but we had fun exploring in spite of them. My heart goes out to all those impacted by the fires and I will need to make another trip out to Sonoma and Napa to visit those communities as they rebuild.
New York City and new family!
Several months ago, my brother signed up with Ancestry.com and discovered a family member of whom we were unaware. So after a few months of emails we decided it was time to meet in person. And what better place than New York City. We had a blast!
Mojito Recipe
No wonder I like Cuba so much! Enjoy this video, courtesy of Liquor.com which describes — and has the recipe for a classic Mojito.
Havana!
Found these photos and then misplaced where I had saved them; found them again so posting! I’m thinking I want to go back for another visit.
St. Lucia – Anse Chastanet
The Anse Chastanet is an excellent choice for a truly relaxing visit to the island of St. Lucia where you can be one with the environment. Arriving by boat one can just barely see the building, up high on the hill. And not to worry – you have your choice of walking up and stopping along the way to admire the view or you’ll be picked up and driven to the main building.
And a real treasure here are the views from the rooms.
Yes, this is a room view!
The Piton!
The rooms themselves make you “ooh and aw (!) with every discovery about the room.
Looking up at a room – pure privacy
Is this a tree. . .
Yes, it’s a tree growing in the room!
And divine beds. . .
But this shower is the winner! No glass between you and nature.
Some of the rooms have a 4th wall that is entirely open to the views or even missing.
A stay here can transport you from the everyday stress of life. You can enjoy an action packed vacation or honeymoon with watersports, hiking and more. Or you can simply relax and be pampered.
Hopetown
I heard this song on the radio the other day. . .and a few seconds into the song, I was like, wait a minute. . .this song is about Hopetown in the Bahamas.
It brought back memories from one of many trips to the out islands of the Bahamas. Hopetown is located on Elbow Cay, in Abaco. Abaco is a boater’s dream – a number of little cays on the sea of Abaco. Our first trip there we rented a boat and explored one and all of them. (Of course, we also got caught out in the sea of Abaco during a terrific storm, but heh, that just makes the story better and we learned our lesson)
I’m thinking it is time to return!
Hopetown Lighthouse
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