2016 Travelage West Trendsetter awards

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Virtual Honeymoon

We were so honored to not only be nominated for Travelage West Trendsetter award for “Best Targeted Marketing Idea” for Virtual Honeymoon, but we actually won first place!

See our personal story here:

What does Trendsetter awards mean? Each year, the TravelAge West Trendsetter Awards recognize travel agency leaders who make an impact on the industry and the community. Two finalists in each category are invited to and honored at the WAVE Awards as guests of their sponsor.

Entries are reviewed and voted on by the sponsors and editorial staff of TravelAge West. Furthermore, suppliers who sponsor the Trendsetter Awards do so not just for publicity – they support the travel agent community and wish to honor those who are making significant strides in the industry.

See the Trendsetter winners in all categories below and check out the July issue of Travelage West Magazine honoring all the recipients held at The Ritz Carlton in Marina Del Ray, California
A huge thank you goes out to Travelage West for our award and Celebrity Cruise line for honoring us with a Europe Cruise, we are so excited!

Travelage West Trendsetter Award finalists

TravelAge West 2016 Trendsetter Award Recipients

Best Targeted Marketing Idea
Winner: Robin Hawkey, Virtual Honeymoon (see my personal story- page 20)
Runner Up: Alexis Lee, Avenues of the World Travel

Best Group Booking Sales Effort:
Winner: April Schmitt, Divine Destination Weddings
Runner Up: Montrose Travel

Upward Bound, Rock Star Agent Under 40
Winner: Melissa Varela, Modern Romance Travel
Runner Up: Jason Olson, True Vacation Travel

Best Use of Social Media
Winner: David & Carol Porter, The Roaming Boomers
Runner Up: Tom Chongruk & Lora Chow, Travel 4 Food Fun

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Vieques Island & Puerto Rico

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Virtual Honeymoon

So we set off to hit some Southern Caribbean Islands starting with Puerto Rico and Vieques Island, since we are tropic specialists, every year we add new islands to our portfolio to visit.
We feel very strongly about personally traveling from Island to Island to give our clients first hand knowledge, we know its a hard job but someone has to do it!!

San Juan, Puerto Rico

First Island was Puerto Rico, this is a pretty big island to explore so we spent a several days there and traveled our way through, from Old San Juan with its cobblestone streets to the modern city of San Juan and its beach towns to the lush rain forests and their beautiful out islands, we will try our best to virtually travel you through with us………

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Our first stop was Old San Juan, with its historic past, cobblestone streets and distinctive Spanish architecture, this was a real treat!
It has shaded courtyards, lively cafe’s and designers boutiques and highly regarded galleries, you kind of feel like you stepped into what I think of a little European town? (keep in mind we are tropic specialists not Europe specialists!) lol
Its now thought of as a real modern world capital, where the old world meets the new.

Condabo Beach, Puerto Rico

Next stop, one of my favorites, to check out the most popular beach areas! Puerto Rico is blessed with hundreds of miles of sandy beaches.
Condado Beach, which is one of the most popular, right in the heart of Puerto Rico and is the backyard playground of Condado’s resort hotels, also close to restaurants, shops, pubs etc…
The beaches along Isla Verde Avenue, have white sand, palm trees, ocean breezes, beautiful bodies, and plenty of bars and eateries. In between the two neighborhoods is Ocean Park, with its wide beaches and tree-lined streets…just to name a few in San Juan area.

Gran Melia, club level, PR

Gran Melia, Club Level Pool, Puerto Rico

Gran Melia, Puerto Rico

Now, lets hop on over to the other side of the island, which is spread-out more and has a remote, slower pace feel to it!
We stayed at Coco Beach, where we were graciously invited by the Grand Melia Resort, club style! I can’t say enough good about this beautiful property, in my opinion its a great location for a Destination Wedding or Honeymoon, the beach is more private and
located much more remote, pretty much by themselves surrounded by beautiful Coco Beach and Donald Trump’s lush golf courses! There is something for everybody there, if you want to be a little more private and pampered opt for the Club side of the resort, where you will get special amenities like private cocktails and snacks and full daily breakfasts as well as special VIP pool amenities like Bali beds and a butler at your becking call, trust me, the extra $ is well worth it!

Vieques, Puerto Rico

The W Resort and Spa, Vieques

Vieques Island Hopper

Next stop, my personal favorite, Vieques Island! I love to island hop and Puerto Rico is a very nice island to do that from, you can either take ferry or little hopper over, which we did, love love love it, beautiful scenery you fly over and its only about 15 minute flight to this little island paradise!
We were invited and picked up at the airport by the famous W Resort & Spa, which by the way I fell completely in LOVE with, its the perfect size with a boutique feel and oceanfront with white sand beach, beautiful rooms, amazing oceanfront dining and a infinity pool to die for!!!!!
I’m completely in love with this island, after visiting the entire island of Vieques we decided to put it on our top 10 honeymoon list, and of course highly recommend staying at the W Resort, we made some great contacts there that promise to VIP our couples as well!
Vieques island is so quaint, its only 21 miles long and 4 miles wide, its fun little island. You see horses just roaming the island, sometimes in the road or at the beach, you never know where you might see them, scooters, bikes and jeeps seem to be the main mode of transportation there.
There are 2 cute little main towns on the island, Esmeralda which is known for their fishing and boardwalk along the beach on the southside and Isabel is the capital located on the northside of the island.
I have to say, I will definitely be back, I met some locals who I’m sure will be long time friends, I left another piece of my heart on this beautiful island paradise!

Vieques Island

Jamaica Honeymoon Giveaway to Jewel Resorts ~ Thank you Honeymoon Wishes!!

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Virtual Honeymoon

We are very excited to announce our next honeymoon giveaway in beautiful Jamaica at one of the amazing Jewel Resorts!
The lucky couple will win 5 days, 4 nights all-inclusive honeymoon package.

Their are three all-inclusive Jewel resorts in Jamaica, all are breath-taking and beachfront and located at some of the best beaches in all of Jamaica, they are surrounded by tropical landscape and the crystal clear blue Caribbean waters!

Honeymooning at any of the Jewel Resorts is a dream come true!
From their breathtaking beaches, luxurious accommodations, delicious dining experiences, exciting activities to their rejuvenating radiant spas, the Jewel resorts really have it all.

Each Jewel Resort has their own uniqueness, its hard for us to pick our favorite, we love and recommend them all!

Here is a little highlight of each of the three resorts:

Jewel Dunn’s River – Adults only, located near famous, Dunn’s River Falls. With six restaurants to chose from, six bars, two beautiful pools and radiant spa!

Jewel Runaway Bay– All ages welcomed, they offer 18 hole golf course, six fabulous restaurants, radiant spa and brand new water park!

Jewel Paradise Cove- Adults only, come for the luxury stay for the sophistication! With a variety of healthy cuisine options, wellness & fitness center and radiant spa.

“Whats really special and unique about all three of the Jewel Resorts is the guests amenities that can’t be found anywhere else in Jamaica!”

Here’s a sampling of Jewel-Only exclusives:

Pool Concierge-
“Whether relaxing poolside or floating in the middle of the water, guests will be taken care of by a dedicated pool concierge, who serves everything from skewers of fresh fruit to refreshing drinks and offers ice-cold face towels to refresh and renew.”

Dive-In Movies-
Watch your favorite flicks by the pool while you snack on special Jamaican-themed treats, like their delicious Jamaican Jerk popcorn.

Gem of the Day-
As part of their all-inclusive Jamaica resort experience, you’ll find yourself sipping on a variety of drinks and enjoying plenty of snacks, but be sure not to miss the exclusive Gem of the Day: a unique cocktail for each day of the week. Rumor has it that Friday’s includes over-proof rum!

Candlelit Dining under the Stars-
To celebrate your honeymoon, enjoy a six-course candlelit dining experience. Discover fresh flavors and delicious food while you savor the view and great conversation with your love.

“Virtual Honeymoon is fortunate to work with some amazing resorts and partners and we couldn’t make these honeymoon giveaways happen without them!”
We want to say a BIG thank you to our favorite honeymoon registry service, Honeymoon Wishes who graciously donated this fabulous honeymoon at the Jewel Resorts.
Honeymoon Wishes is the only honeymoon registry service Virtual Honeymoon agents use and recommend to all our couples getting married.
If you or any of your friends are getting married, we highly recommend you check out Honeymoon Wishes Registry Service, they have the best service and will take great care of you and your guests!

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To enter to win a honeymoon at one of the Jewel Resorts in Jamaica, go to Virtual Honeymoon and take our short honeymoon quiz and fill out contact form, you will be automatically entered and will be notified.

“Giveaway is for 4 nights accommodations at one of the Jewel Resorts, based on availability at time of booking and expires 2016, does not include airfare.”

The Exumas Chain of Glory!

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Virtual Honeymoon

The Exumas in the Bahamas are astounding!!!!!

From a point just southeast of New Providence. Exumas, is located southeast from New Providence, are a chain of 365 islands and cays that cover approximately 95 miles of ocean.

The Exumas are spectacular natural beauty with aquamarine and sapphire water you’ve ever imagined. There are secluded inlets, tiny cays, desolate beaches with the best fishing, most are not inhabited, most of the population and resorts you will find on the southern part of the island chain, the Great Exuma has the most resorts with village shopping in George town and casual restaurants like Iva Bowes’, Big D’s Conch Shack, Eddie’s Edgewater and Peace & Plenty.

The northern end of the island chain and surrounding waters are protected within the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, a popular destination for day trips from Nassau by speedboat.

Many of the Exuma Cays are private, some are home to luxuriously exclusive private-island resorts and others the ultra-exclusive homes of such stars as Tim McGraw & Faith Hill.

Staniel Cay is the main hub with a Yacht Club with restaurant and bar where boaters like to hang out and there’s a landing strip that serves as the gateway to the northern stretch of Cays.

Also home to the famous Thunderball Cave, as seen on the movie Splash! This is where you can put a mask on and snorkel and duck inside a small hollow cay that’s filled with friendly fish waiting to be hand fed!

The Exumas are the perfect destination for boating, fishing, snorkeling, diving and kayaking or just beach-bumming it! Its the ultimate escape for your dream honeymoon!
Until next time, happy island hopping, see you on the beach soon!!

Find your Perfect Honeymoon Match on www.VirtualHoneymoon.com

Ambergris Caye, Belize

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Virtual Honeymoon

Ambergris Caye is the largest island in Belize, San Pedro is the only town on the island.
This is a friendly little island just 25 miles long and 1 mile wide, their main form of transportation is golf carts, bicycles and water taxis, which makes for a fun way to explore this quaint little island!

Ambergris Caye is surrounded by lush tropical gardens, crystal clear waters, villages with cute shops, scrumptious restaurants, and friendly locals. Some of the main attractions from Ambergris Caye:

San Pedro Town- Picture postcard perfect little town, lots to explore, from small colorful bungalows to crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, quaint shops and fabulous restaurants.

Caye Caulker- a small limestone island, about 4 miles long, it has a relaxing atmosphere with white sand streets, golf carts for transportation and casual dress with no shoes, enjoy sailing, diving, birding, jungle tours, fishing and windsurfing in the clear azure waters of the Caribbean.

Palapa Bar & Grill- Super quaint “over-water bungalow” restaurant, serving amazing food and drinks, friendly service, go for a meal or hangout in the inter-tube on the water and they will throw you down cold beer!Hol Chan Marine Reserve- Belize’s oldest marine reserve, Hol Chan Reserve and Shark Alley is about 4 miles south of San Pedro, experience amazing snorkeling and diving, even swimming with the sharks.

The Great Blue Hole- Belize’s famous sink hole is at the center of Lighthouse Reef Atoll. Originally a cave where the roof collapsed as the sea level rose about 10,000 years ago, a challenge for experienced divers!

If you want that “bungalow feel” you thought you could only get in French Polynesia, which may not be in your budget than think Belize….although the bungalows are called a different name here, known as “Casitas” they are quite amazing!!!!

Island hoppers dream!!!!!!
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Saint Lucia

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Virtual Honeymoon

Saint Lucia stands apart from the rest of the Caribbean islands thanks to its varied landscape and diverse culture and cuisine. With its spectacular backdrop of rolling green mountains and the world heritage twin peaks towering over the glittering Caribbean Sea with palm fringed secluded coves, miles of unspoiled rainforest and the majestic Piton Mountains, boasting drive-through volcano, waterfalls, breath-taking views, friendly locals and authentic culture impress the most traveled individuals for a holiday with lasting memories.

Some highly recommended areas:
*The Pitons- primeval twin peaks, topping 2,000 feet, are St. Lucia’s most famous landmark. Only the most daring climbers have ventured an ascent to their summits, but they can be seen in all their glory from Mt. Gimie or from the decks of a boat offshore.

*Pigeon Island- one of the Caribbeans most historic landmarks and certainly one of the most beautiful spots in St. Lucia, its 44 acres of sloping grasslands, dry tropical forests, beaches and twin peaks. It is connected to the mainland by a causeway and is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.

Street Party at Gros Inlet, this fishing village is converted to a carnival scene with reggae music, dancing, food & drinks, a local favorite. – See more at: http://virtualhoneymoon.com/Home/ShowBook#features/5

*Cocoa Plantation- is one of Saint Lucia’s most important crops and is a major part of its history, dating back to the 1700s when the industry was flourishing. Visitors can take a plantation tour and experience the “sweet” history of the island, explore the estate groves, picking the perfect cocoa pod and creating your own chocolate bar. Roast your own beans to perfection while learning the art of chocolate making. They also offer chocolate-inspired menus, chocolate infused spa treatments and more!

*Gros Inlet Street Party- this fishing village is converted to a carnival scene with reggae music, dancing, food & drinks! Hang out with the locals here!

Mount Gimie is a 3,117 ft / 950 m mountain peak near Anse La Raye, Anse-la-Raye, Saint Lucia. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 1st highest mountain in Anse-la-Raye and the 1st highest mountain in Saint Lucia. The nearest peaks are Piton Canaries, Mount Houelmon, Mount Tabac, Mount Morton, Malmaison, and Piton Saint Esprit. Mount Gimie belongs to the World Country High Points peak list. See the Mount Gimie map, 3D fly around, and the Mt. Gimie photos to get a better sense of the mountain. – See more at: http://peakery.com/mount-gimie-saint-lucia/#sthash.PkfaPMw4.dpuf

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Virtual Honeymoon is born!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Virtual Honeymoon

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VirtualHoneymoon.com is a God given vision, and was born out of years of frustration in working in the glorious world of Travel. I’m incredibly passionate about working with couples in planning their dream come true honeymoon! My heart thrills to see couples in love and I am blessed when they come home from their honeymoon even … Continue reading →

Turks and Caicos

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Virtual Honeymoon

Turks & Caicos Islands are located in the British West Indies. just 90 minute flight and 575 miles from Miami. With a warm dry climate, friendly people and natural beauty, the islands boast an unrivaled reef system and 193 square miles of pristine white sand beaches. An ideal location for romance, relaxation, diving, snorkeling.

Some of our highly recommended areas:

*Middle & North Caicos-Its lush green woodlands, the biggest cave network in the Caribbean on Middle Caicos, cottage pond and flamingo pond in North Caicos and a vast range of plant life and bird life.

*Providenciales- an island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. With a area of 38 miles. Providenciales was ranked the best beach destination in the world by TripAdvisor in 2011!
Most of the resorts are located primarily on Grace Bay, which is 5 miles long.

*South Caicos- The seventh largest island in the Turks and Caicos archipelago, with a land area approximately 8 miles, known for excellent fishing, both deep sea and bone fishing, as well as scuba-diving. South Caicos was formerly a salt exporter, the island still hosts a network of salt pans as a reminder of the industry.

*Caicos Conch Farm- Explore the only conch farm in the world, where Caribbean on this web denpharma.com Queen conchs are raised from veliger to adult. Here you can watch how the process is done, enjoy a show with the two trained and very friendly conchs, see conch pearls and even purchase fresh conch for a fabulous conch salad.

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2016 Travelage West Trendsetter awards

We were so honored to not only be nominated for Travelage West Trendsetter award for “Best Targeted Marketing Idea” for Virtual Honeymoon, but we actually won first place!

Vieques Island & Puerto Rico

Jamaica Honeymoon Giveaway to Jewel Resorts ~ Thank you Honeymoon Wishes!!

The Exumas Chain of Glory!

Ambergris Caye, Belize

Saint Lucia

Virtual Honeymoon is born!

Turks and Caicos