Palazzo Sasso, Ravello Italy

Dreamy Romantic Honeymoon Above Italy’s Romantic Amalfi Coast - Now that’s Amore!

Honeymoon at Palazzo Sasso, a beautiful resort in Ravello, Italy, 1,100 feet above the spectacular Mediterranean Sea below. Originally built in the 12th century as a palace for royalty, it was converted into a five star resort and enjoys many awards and accolades.

There are 43 rooms and suites, all air-conditioned. Most accommodations have Jacuzzi baths. All suites have sweeping sea views. Rooms have views of the sea, or of beautiful gardens and nearby mountains. The Amalfi region is magical with the aroma of lemon and olive trees scenting your path.

Explore Ravello and many cliff-hanging villages of Positano, Amalfi and Praiano on the Amalfi coast and take easy day trips to Capri and Pompeii. Spend your days meandering along twisty pathways, up-and-down gnarled steps and through secret gardens and palaces, ending each late afternoon with a hazelnut gelato. Visit the hotel’s arched spa, with a Turkish steam bath and lymphatic massage — always perfectly executed in Europe - or long soak in the hotel’s rooftop Jacuzzi.

Retreat back to the hotel for an unforgettable dinner at the hotel’s two-Michelin-starred Rossellinis restaurant.

Other activities that can be arranged, in addition to boating, include ocean fishing, horseback riding, tennis, cooking classes and helicopter touring. The hotel’s rooftop sun terrace features hydromassage plunge pools, and there is a library and several panoramic garden terraces for reading and lounging.

Another Great Option For The Honeymoon Readers Choice!

The Canyons!

A Romantic Sleigh Ride!

Arrive in your cozy lodging accommodations for a week of relaxing mountain-side with your new husband or wife, in your room you will find chocolate covered strawberries and a bottle of wine, champagne or sparkling cider.

Take A Hike Or Ski!

Spend your days doing whatever it is you please, from learning to ski or snowboard together on the hill or simply reading a book fireside in one of our exquisitely rustic lodges.  Spend your evenings dining at one of our fantastic restaurants or take a sleigh ride followed by dinner.

A romantic dinner for two!

The Canyons is also host to 2 magnificent spas including the Grand Summit Health Club and Spa that truly has some of the most talented massage therapists in Utah or the Golden Door Spa located at the Waldorf Astoria Park City.  Both highlight couples massages in their treatment menus.  Looking for a little adventure?

Relax in a hot bath after your day!

Try First Tracks in the morning and hit the slopes an hour before the public is allowed or experience hot air ballooning in one of the most breathtaking mountain locations in the west.  The Canyons is located in Park City, which is home to one of the last remaining historic Main Street areas that is truly thriving.  The Canyons is the perfect honeymoon location for those looking to relax, try something adventurous, both, or anything in between.

Enjoy the warmth of your room!

During the summer, The Canyons is just as romantic, because of the high altitude (we’re at 6,800 feet), the area stays green long into the summer months, plus the crisp mountain air stays much cooler then our neighbor cities.  Spend your days relaxing by the pool, enjoying the spa, hiking or mountain biking and your evenings exploring all of Park City’s restaurant options.

Enjoy the outdoors together!

Overall, the Canyons Romance Department can cater to any request from a romantic candlelit dinner in room, or delivering a movie from our collection of romantic classics and literally anything in between.  From the moment you arrive at The Canyons, our staff is committed to giving you the ultimate experience, whatever it is you are looking for.

Help Marie Pick where she should go on her honeymoon!  Here is an option!

Your Suite Ready For Romance

Well, there’s no place like Paradise for the ultimate honeymoon…that is, the Windows to Paradise: Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico.  From the Director of Romance who plans every memorable moment to the butler who serves your afternoon margaritas on your private terrace, the resort’s service and attention to detail are unparalleled.

Romantic Dinner on The Beach!

In fact, Las Ventanas was designed to mimic the curves of a sensual woman …. take a look at the serpentine pools, the curving white adobe walls, the flickering gaslights at night. You’ll look your beautiful best by candlelight, enjoying dinner for two under the stars. How about Cinema al Paraiso - a movie just or the two of you right on the sand, snuggled under a serape sipping champagne while watching your favorite film.

Does anything get any more romantic then this!

By day, you can cruise along the coast in a convertible mini Cooper, cruise the Sea of Cortez in a luxury yacht, snorkeling in the warm waters of one of the most abundant oceans anywhere. In short…there’s no place like Paradise!

www.lasventanas.com

Hello Readers,

I would love for you to help me. I am getting married in October and I cant pick my honeymoon location.  If you write in why I should pick your favorite spot I will post it and consider it!

Thanks and here’s to lots of great choices!

UPS offers ‘luggage boxes’ as alternative to checking bags!

Since the latest news that our nation’s airlines have collected 33% more revenue in THIS year ALONE from checked luggage fees, UPS has stepped up to the plate and now offers an alternative to the hassle and we stress hassle, along with the additional expense of lugging a suitcase through an airport.

The nations largest package delivery service announced last week that it was selling specially designed boxes that resemble suitcases. Passengers can ship the “luggage boxes” to their final destination to avoid the airlines’ check-in lines and luggage fees.

These new, and incredible, UPS shipping boxes include carrying handles and come in two sizes.

UPS officials have said that the creation of these new boxes was simply to make life easier for frustrated travelers.

“It’s meant to be a convenience,” said UPS spokeswoman Susan Rosenberg.

She agreed that airlines can usually deliver luggage faster than UPS but said luggage shipped by UPS can cost $30 to $80 less per package, depending on the route and the weight of the box. Rosenberg noted another advantage to the UPS luggage box: A tracking number lets passengers know its exact location.

So what is our take on this? How can you beat this method when shipping something important like a wedding dress or even, your honeymoon clothing! Why worry about carrying it when all you would need to do is….SHIP!

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Lara’s Top Ten Tips for a Lemon Crush Belize Body:

Getting a bikini body in your twenties is one thing, but in your thirties, forties and older, it’s a whole other pain in the booty. As a 38 year old bikini wearer, and former size 14.… here are the things I did to get myself bikini ready

1. Sorry…but alcohol is probably the number one bikini buster. First of all, there are over 100 calories in each shot, so drinking 5 drinks a night, 5 nights in a week is at least 2500 extra calories a week. Ya know how far you gotta run to burn 2500 calories? And lets face it, this is Belize, how many times have you had only 5 drinks while out? The other reason alcohol is bad for your bikini bod is that a night of drinking just about extinguishes your metabolism for the next day or so. Third reason; alcohol is a depressant. It doesn’t feel like it at the time, but it does make you lethargic the next day to say the least. The goma is not conducive to working out.

2. Never sit down with the bag. The bag of chips, of popcorn, of M&M’s. Never. Buy small plates or tiny dipping bowls. Put a bit of nuts, or chips, or M&M’s in the bowl. Sit on the sofa. Enjoy! If you want more, get up and go get more. You’ll find that 9 times out of 10, you DON’T actually get back up! By allowing myself the indulgence, I find I don’t NEED to indulge.

3. Eat all day long. Sounds counter productive, but its true. When you hear it said to eat 4 - 5 small meals a day, its actually works! In practicing how little my body really needs to eat, I make a sandwich, cut it in half, and put half in the fridge, eat the other hanf. Sit, eat. If I want the other half I’ll get it, but honestly, I’m never hungry after the first half… until about an hour or so later. When I’m feeling hungry, I’ll eat the other half. Eating smaller portions means I get to eat more, and satisfy that desire to put hand to mouth and chew J

4. Its all about calories. The more you work out, the more calories you burn. The more calories you eat, the more calories you must burn in order to maintain your weight. If you do not burn all the calories you take in, you will get fat. Pay attention to what you put in your mouth…good rule of thumb for life, actually! J

5. Water, water, water. What you’ve heard your whole life is true. Drink more water. Your pee should be clear, when you pee clear, you’re drinking enough water. Start today, just carry a bottle, you’ll be shocked how much water your body needs to get your pee clear. The upside, you will feel SO much better, your skin will be better, and you will lose weight! Bonus: it takes 6 calories for the body to digest cold water than room temperature. Take it where you can get it.

6. Take the stairs. Walk, instead of taking the walking rampy thingy at the airport. Small tiny thing, but if you aren’t doing it, you aren’t doing it cause its too hard…and if its too damn hard for you to be climbing stairs, you are outta shape. My grampa is 97 and he can climb stairs.

7. Get out of bed, hit the floor, and before you even pee, do 10 sit ups. If you can’t do 10, do 5. If you cant do 5, do 1. If you can’t do one, you will be able to do one in about 3 days. If you can’t be bothered to try to do one sit up, you aren’t interested in actually getting in shape, so just forget the whole thing.

8. Assuming you understand I am being literal in number 7, you do that long enough you will decide on your own that you want to work out. You will see your body responding to those sit ups in about a 2 weeks…if you do it every day. Surely you can spare 3 minutes before you even go to pee. Now, you are ready to find your workout. Whether it be aqua fit with Maureen at the pool, swimming laps from one dock to the next, running, biking, walking, or jumping rope. Doesn’t matter what you do, just MOVE. A little leads to a little more, to a little more. The reward is in the results.

9. Accept that you are not in your twenties. My butt is never going to look like a 22 year olds, and I’m ok with that. I work out, I look better now than I did in my twenties, remember…I was overweight. Accept your body for its strengths and weaknesses.

10. If you ignore everything above, you can still have a bikini body…frankly, you already do. Who the heck cares what anyone else thinks is a bikini body…you have a body…wear a bikini! All you need is confidence. The sexiest thing on any human being is confidence, and if you think you can wear a bikini, you can. I have friends who do not have a traditional bikini body by any stretch of the imagination, however, the reality is: they can ROCK a bikini. Who cares what anyone else thinks…if you think you look fabulous, odds are you do.

A wonderful view of a Costa Rican waterful courtesy of Rainforest Tours

Hello Fellow travelers. I’m Marie O’Mara with Honeymoons.com and today we are going to the rainforest so grab that bikini and your hiking boots cause were about to explore the natural and gorgeous wonders of the land of Costa Rica. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Marie O’Mara, host of Travels with Marie and Chief Romance officer at Honeymoons.com. Not only have I been an event and wedding planning for over 15 years I also work closely with couples to ensure they not only have the wedding of their dreams, but also the honeymoon of a life time.

Nature Air Flying About the Costa Rica Coastline

Today we are going to the popular and exotic Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a country in Central America that is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the east and south, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south and the Caribbean Sea to the east giving this country quite a bit of diversity and wonderful beaches.

Costa Rica, which translates literally as “Rich Coast” has been climbing the charts of must see destinations of the world. With the COSTA RICAN government announcing plans for Costa Rica to become the FIRST country to become a carbon neutral by 2021, there is no doubt they are ahead of their time. What is even more incredible is that According to the New Economics Foundation, Costa Rica ranks first in the Happy Planet Index and is said to be the “greenest” country in the world.

One of the amazing waterfalls on the property of the Pacuare Lodge

One of the best things about Costa Rica is their people and their climate. Costa Ricans are friendly, easygoing, and always try to make you feel right at home. With the countries literacy rate at 94% and a per capita income double that of the regional average, it makes this country a quite enviable place to reside throughout Latin America.

Like all Latin American countries, Costa Rica is predominantly Catholic, but other denominations are found throughout the country. Its Population is over 4 million and the native Language is Spanish. However don’t be surprised to hear other languages such as English, French, Italian, and German throughout the tourist areas.

What’s most amazing about this tropical refuge is its ideal year-round moderate and comfortable climate of 72 degrees in the highlands, while the lowlands and coastal areas range from 70’s to high 90’s. Evenings in San Jose are free of humid heat, and beaches are cooled by ocean breezes.

Like any tropical climate they have a Rainy season that varies by areas and coast, and although many people have the misconception that their “rainy season”, is comparable to “monsoon like” conditions, Nothing could be further from the truth. You can normally be assured of sunny mornings followed by some rain in the afternoons and evenings, and even plenty of days without rain.

A suite at the Pacuare Lodge

Of course Costa Rica produces some of the finest coffee in the world and it’s not uncommon to see bumper stickers proclaiming that “Juan Valdez drinks Costa Rican coffee” and due to its geographical location and climate, Costa Rica has a wealth of fruits and vegetables that translate into a unique Costa Rican flavor.

The basic staples of the Costa Rican diet are: rice, beans and tortillas, which consist primarily of corn. The ingredients used by Costa Rican cooks include simple native food, such as chayotes, avocados, and the ever present corn. And what is better yet is that you can drink their water! It is pure and suitable for drinking throughout most of the country.

The Costa Rican monetary unit is the Colon and be sure not to be TEMPTED TO EXCHANGE MONEY IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY BEFORE DEPARTING, you will get a much better rate once you arrive. It is Easy to get to Costa Rica and although most Costa Ricans do not own cars, public transportation is quite good and there is a large number of affordable taxis, and make a note that Taxi drivers generally do not receive a tip. Speaking of tipping a 10% charge is normally added at a restaurant so if you leave a little extra you will get even better service.

A Handsupacked Couple Enjoying a day with the locals.

You will want to dress the tone of the country which is casual - it is not necessary to dress up to go to the theater or to dinner. Comfortable and lightweight is best. In the higher elevations like San Jose, the volcanoes, or Monteverde, temperatures are cool and sweaters or light jackets are a must.

I would, although I never do, suggest you pack lightly!! One or two swim suits , lightweight hiking boots, a walking or athletic shoe, plastic or waterproof sandals or river shoes, insect repellant - at least 75% DEET, sunscreen - with high sun protection factor, such as SPF 29-40, hat or cap, sunglasses, binoculars, YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA, film is very expensive, check batteries in camera, poncho or rain gear, light jacket or sweater for higher elevations and chilly nights in San Jose.  A great side note, pack Plastic bags - for keeping books, binoculars and other items dry, and for wet clothing.

A view of the Pacuare Main Lodge.

Lets get our show started…..and our first stop is one of my favorites. The Pacuare Lodge which is actively managed by Costa Rica’s premier adventure tour operator Costa Rica Nature Adventures. In Harmony With Nature The Pacuare Lodge was built with a minimum impact on the river and rainforest site where it is located. Lanterns and candles provide light, as there is no electricity at the lodge. No trees were cut to build the bungalows and main lodge. Lumber was purchased from a sustainable reforestation project operated by small farmers. The roofs are made from palm leaves and the Maximum accommodation capacity at the Pacuare Lodge is 38 with double occupancy, or 57 with triple occupancy. So the property has an intimate feel.

Your room at night at the Pacuare Lodge!

Luz will tell us the entire lodge experience from the new suites, the future plans for the lodge, their extensive wine cellar, the amazing cuisine and more. They will also share with us how actively involved with the local communities they are and how important it is for them. They will discuss they cultural experience they offer guests and why the Pacuare Lodge makes a great family vacation too!

Your adventure to the Pacuare Lodge begins. With 6 fellow passengers you disembark down the Pacuare River to the lodge. You will find yourself quick to become acquainted with your rafting team and are guaranteed to enjoy this amazing ride.

My favorite is the honeymoon special with the commemorative plague after a hike to the waterfall…be sure to listen for this! Contact information for lodge is: www.Thepacuarelodge.com

Nature Air on the move!

We will talk with the world’s First Certified Carbon Neutral Airline!  Since 2004, Nature Air has been the first airline to compensate for 100% of its carbon emissions from flight operations. They do this thru a locally certified compensation program, certified by the government and international third party auditors. Nature Air has chosen to support reforestation and conservation programs to help combat the impacts of deforestation in Costa Rica.

The Nature Air Team About to Take Off!

They will now tell travelers why they must Fly Nature Air…….and we will Welcome Claire Saylor from Nature Air.  They will share where they fly in Costa Rica, how travelers flying into the San Jose International airport easily come to the NatureAir airport, why they started a carbon neutral program and what benefits they have seen to the environment since NatureAir started carbon offsetting. They will also share news about their own travel agency, Nature Vacations!  www.naturevacations.com.

Hands Unpacked!

We want to move on now to another wonderful way to give back and take care of the environment and each other is a new company called Hands Unpacked.  Hands Unpacked designs custom experiential travel programs for corporate groups, schools and volunteer vacations enthusiasts looking to develop their understanding of foreign cultures while providing service to those in need.   Their programs teach cross-cultural education by blending volunteer service with meaningful cultural exchange and fun.

Hands Unpacked with the locals

Hands Unpacked also specializes in Honeyteers, honeymoons that combine volunteer service with a romantic getaway.

Hands Unpacked was created by a veteran traveler who has globe-trotted across five continents, 50 countries, and 45 states. Her adventures have found her being paid to tour the U.S. from coast to coast with her favorite rock band, eating termites off trees in Central America, sleeping in a Bolivian hotel made of salt, leaping from a plane at 20,000 feet over New Zealand and fighting a sandstorm in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert.  She has been jet-setting since she was less than a year old and comes from a family that spans four continents. Let’s welcome Lynn Spreadbury!

Hands Unpacked

Our next guest will leave you excited to take your next shower and rushing to the phone to order her products . TNG, totally nude girl products are innovative and healthy shower essentials that are not only good for you, but also for the planet.

The Muff Buff

Their COMMITMENTS:

- Safe, non-toxic natural and organic fair trade ingredients.

- No artificial colors, fragrances or preservatives.

- Tested on totally nude girls, never on animals.

- Truth in labeling with no greenwashing.

- 10% of EVERY online sale of EVERY product EVERY day goes to charity.

Muff Buff, like the other TNG PRODUCTS is made with completely organic vegan ingredients that are sourced from fair-trade suppliers who pay a fair wage to the growers world-wide.  They use no animal products, no sodium laurel sulfates, it’s safe, nontoxic, hypoallergenic, biodegradable, and has no artificial colors, fragrances, chemicals, preservatives, detergents or animal products.  And, they don’t test on amimals, we test on totally nude girls. TNG uses a philanthropic business model and we give 10% of the sale of all of our products at our webstore to charity.  See my site for more details on my charity and other products at www.tngproducts.com

The LIPSG Vitamin C Pads

Since we are on beauty and skin care, lets see what else we need to pack for our next trip to Costa Rica and lets Welcome Melissa Colletti a physicians Assistant at the Atheistic center at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group. These easy to use pads contain gentle cleansing agents, green tea antioxidant, and the most potent and stable form of Vitamin C antioxidant, L-ascorbic Acid. The antioxidants brighten, tone, and tighten the skin, and most importantly, protect against free radicals; which cause cellular damage and pre-mature aging. The cleansing agents will gently remove dirt and oil while prepping the skin for better absorption of serums and moisturizers. Using these pads daily will help keep your skin healthy and appear more youthful! Contact the www.LIPSG.com

Artura Napoles enjoying a waterfall

My next guest was born in Havana, Cuba and left shortly after the revolution in 1961 and came to the U.S. He has lived in the US and Spain and has spent the last fifteen years in Costa Rica.  Clients were what landed him Costa Rica and there he got to know the people as well as the country. After falling in love with Costa Rica he bought a Bed and Breakfast in Moravia and founded Rain Forest Tours, one of the first agencies in the country to be 100% virtual.

Rain Forest Tours is a locally owned and operated full service tour operator that has been a leading authority on Costa Rica tours and travel since 1997.  They specialize in providing customized, high quality, culturally & environmentally responsible itineraries for independent travelers and special interest groups to Costa Rica. Their sole purpose is to offer our clients an unforgettable vacation experience. He is going to share his extensive knowledge of the country and his experience with thousands of clients over the years with us today. Lets welcome our next guest Arturo Napoles.

Arturo Napoles

Arturo will describe the overall experience of visiting Costa Rica, what should couples expect to see in this amazing country, the wonderful beaches and what types of adventures and excursions can you expect to see there.  He will tell us about his website and what got him started and some safety tips to consider when traveling to Costa Rica. Arturo is committed to promoting the principles of ecotourism and responsible travel, with the goal of uniting conservation, communities and sustainable travel.

A photo from our friends at Rainforest Tours and Info.

He will also share some of his personal favorites and give us the singular best piece of advice you can give someone thinking about coming to Costa Rica.

Be sure to visit his website at www.rainforesttours.com

Last and certainly not least we are going to hear from one of The Leading Hotels of the, The Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort.

This magical place, a place where Water, Fire, Air and Earth converge to treat its visitors to the exquisite pampering of Mother Nature’s embrace this five-star resort located at the foot of the Arenal Volcano, in the northern region of Costa Rica. This three-time World Travel Awards recipient and three-leaf Sustainable Tourism Certificate holder offers 114 luxurious accommodations along with a quaint tropical environment and luxurious settings.

Tabacon Thermal Springs

TABACÓN GRAND SPA THERMAL RESORT is proud to announce they are a
Certified carbon neutral resort as of May 2009 and the first hotel in the world to receive the Seven Stars and Stripes “green” certificate, Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort is at the forefront of Costa Rica’s sustainability efforts.

The Grand Spa At Tabacon

The resort has updated guest rooms and swimming pool areas, a rainforest-set spa ranked one of the “10 Best Eco-Spas in the World” by Concierge.com, and views of the “live” Arenal volcano. Tabacón is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, the Leading Spas of the World, and Healing Hotels of the World and the recipient of three-leaf designation for Sustainable Tourism.  A repeat winner of Luxury SpaFinder’s Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Spa in Central America” and “Top Ten Mineral Spring Spas in the World,” and the newest Spa Magazine and Travel + Leisure World Travel Awards Best Hotel Spas award-winner for “Best in Central America,” The Grand Spa has 11 outdoor treatment bungalows, Yoga studio, and a menu of indigenous treatments including Watsu in outdoor thermal river pools and Volcanic Mud Wraps.

The View of the Arenal Volcano from the swimming pool at Tabacon

The Spa, also noted as a “great value” by Travel + Leisure, features a three-unit Temazcal surrounded by the energy of the nearby Arenal volcano.  The 114-room resort’s cuisine is an unusual blend of Ayurveda, spa, Mexican and Costa Rican influences. The signature Gala Dinner is served in a private rainforest bungalow with private chef and server. Nearby activities include nature tours, hanging bridges, ziplining, canyoning, and hiking to the volcano

Let’s welcome Zuley from the Tabacon Grand Spa & Thermal resort!  She will tell us about this wonderful hotel, where it is, how you can get to this hotel, what makes your hotel so unique, and will describe the spa and services. www.tabacon.com

Tabacon Honeymoon Suite

Tabacon Gala Dinner

Hello Fellow Travelers! Thinking of a Safari for your honeymoon?  Then TUNE IN to our Safari Show on Blog Talk Radio!  Just click on the Safari tab and ENJOY.  Below you can catch anything you missed and read and see all of our guests.

Kilimanjaro

Get out your cute khaki pants and that khaki hat in the back of your closet, cause we’re going on a safari. Today we are going to answer any questions for anyone thinking about taking a safari, or considering an adventure to Africa from everything you need to know about safaris in general to those great products you will take along on your adventure.

Giraffe. Photo Courtesy of Safari & Beyond

Today’s Safari themed show will leave you dreaming of lions and elephants and acres of endless dreamy majestic and beautiful land. I cant tell you how many people still think of safaris as trips that only hunters plan goal traditionally for big-game hunt. However, the modern version of the term Safari means something completely different and so much more. Today these trips are not only taken for the purposes to observe and photograph animals and other wildlife but also to experience a completely different adventure and an out of this world experience.

Lion, Photo Courtesy of Safari & Beyond

Today these professionals are going to help us see the world of safari from the Romantic and magical experience it has become. So lets welcome our first safari expert and get this safari show on the road. Lets welcome Kent Redding, who is a Kenya Authorized Travel Specialist by the Kenya Tourist Board, and is a board member of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Association for the promotion of Tourism to Africa. In 2006, he was named by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top travel professionals in the United States.  Kent Redding,  President of Adventures in Africa will tell us about various adventures and different romance safaris options, his most popular trips, safety tips, how to get to your safari and much more.  Kent first visited Africa in 1987 and lived there for years.

Kent & Kelly On Safari

During his tenure in East Africa, he guided trips through the continent’s premier parks and studied with knowledgeable naturalists. Kent has led private groups from the United States, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Dominican Republic, Norway and many other countries. Kent has also hosted special groups from US colleges and African park services.  In addition to game trekking in much of East and Southern Africa, he has summited Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru, kayaked in Lake Malawi, dune-bashed in Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, and rafted down the Zambezi River below Victoria Falls. He has explored Botswana’s Okavango Delta, trekked through some of Egypt’s vast deserts, and mountain biked through African mountains and bush land.

Kent Redding On Safari

Leveraging his safari guiding and planning experience, today Kent enjoys helping clients discover these impressive places.

Visit Kent on line for more safari information or to book your next adventure at: www.adventuresinafrica.com

The Grab & Go Kit

We will welcome Carmen Wilson  the President of 4 Survival to Go and we will talk about trip safety and must have travel products. What other types of trips do you think these kits should go?

4 Survival to go gives travelers a lesson in what you need and provides them with the tools to survive up to 72 hours in the event of an emergency when you are on vacation or even from your home!  Be sure to visit the website for Survival to go at: www.4survivaltogo.com. We want any traveler to know what they need in the event of any emergency.  Be sure to make a checklist before heading out on your next adventure and remember, nobody plans for things to go wrong, but they do!  Be sure to be ahead of the curve.

We welcomed John Maisono from Safari and Beyond and for him safaris are more a labor of love for him, and the goal of his company is to provide custom-made, private safaris to more Americans. John will cover Africa in general and how safaris are for couples and describe romantic trips, where to eat, what the food is like and what to expect on your next safari!

A safari experience

Safari and Beyond offer Honeymoon Safaris.  At this time of your life what could be more important than your honeymoon trip? At Safari and Beyond they can guarantee that nothing will be more exciting and stimulating than an African Safari!

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They are an exclusive, personal safari boutique that specializes in private, custom safari packages throughout Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Botswana and Namibia. Our Africa Safari places the emphasis on the traveler and what you want to see and do. Each trip is made just for you. This is couture travel…where one size does not fit all.

After 30 years of travel to Africa and countless African Safari adventures, they have joined forces with what they consider the finest ground tour operator on the continent, Africa Quest Safaris* (AQS) whose sole mission is to provide every traveler with a frustration-free experience. For the last fifteen years their concern and attention paid to every client is legendary. They will work together with you to custom design the ideal Africa safari. All trips will be personalized and private.

The Rhino, Photo courtesy of Safari and Beyond.

You go where you want to go, see what you want to see and do what you want to do in a private vehicle with your very own English-speaking naturalist guide. BE sure to visit their website as it is specially designed to give you as much information as possible to aid you in making your selections along with access to friendly experienced consultants to help with additional questions.

A Hot Air Balloon Ride

Although their African safaris are a fantastic experience, our trips go “beyond” to give travelers, if they wish, a more diversified vacation. The “beyond” of your Africa safari activities may include mountain climbing, deep sea fishing, trekking, visits to museums and galleries, even golf…and much more.

They do not book prepackaged tours nor distribute expensive catalogs. They communicate only by email and telephone which enables us to create a safari package from the most affordable to the ultimate in luxury at prices that will pleasantly surprise you.

Many of their Honeymooners are on a specific budget and we work very closely with them to insure a great safari within their budget range. Your input and our experience are the perfect combination for a trip of a lifetime! Other newlyweds are fortunate enough to receive gifts that enable them to enjoy a more expensive, luxurious safari.

An example of a tent on Safari & Beyond

Be sure to Visit www.Safariandbeyond.com for more information on how to book your next adventure.

Next we will welcome Kendra Koll who will talk about the Porta Pocket! The best way to keep the things you can’t afford to lose ON Vacation not apart from yourself…when you need something it’s always handy & available. With the Porta Pocket you don’t always have to limit your wardrobe to what has pockets or not. This is great to use for your camera, money, ID, lipbalm & business cards, or even your passport, medicine and more.  Kits range ~$20-$25 and accessories ~$9-$13 and you cant get them via their website at www.portapocket.com, on Amazon.

The Porto Pocket

We will also welcome Valerie Moody of Fodeo and she will share with us “How to preserve great Safari memories” The Fodeo montage package makes dealing with digital photos easy!  Use our memory card to take your photos, send it back to us, and we do the work of editing an emotion-filled montage, as well as burn all of the photo files to a DVD. Essentially, Fodeo is the photo album of the 21st century. Visit their website at www.fodeo.net

The Fodeo Kit