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TODAY Show Honeymoons by Virtuoso
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Trip Details:
- “Honeymoon in Paradise” in Sexy Bora Bora
- 4 nights in a Deluxe Overwater Villa at the new St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, with a personal butler.
- Jet ski island tour, private deep sea fishing, a day on Motu Tapu (the region’s most exclusive private island) for some snorkeling, beach lazing and picnicking, followed by an evening couple’s massage at the resort’s Spa Miri Miri.
- A private cooking lesson on traditional Tahitian cuisine at the famed Te Pahu restaurant and a romantic, candlelit dinner on the beach that night.
- The couple will then fly via helicopter to meet up with Bora Bora Cruises’ Ti’a Moana, one of the world’s most magnificent 20-cabin super yachts. For the next 5 days, they will cruise through the stunning French Polynesian islands of Huahine and Raiatea, before returning to Bora Bora.
- Poerava (meaning black pearl) Business Class air provided by Air Tahiti Nui.
- "Romantic Italy", with 4 nights in Ravello and 3 nights in Venice
- 4 nights at Hotel Caruso in Ravello, in the hotel's top suite - Exclusive Suite n° 51 - offering breathtaking views in secluded privacy, an open-air couple massage in the hotel's gardens,a romantic dinner on the Belvedere, the hotel's highest panoramic view,a day trip to Positano with a speed-boat (including a captain and a personal waiter), a chauffer-driven classic vintage car for a scenic drive along the Amalfi coast and a private visit of the Temple in Paestum, by night.
- 3 nights in the most romantic city in the world, staying at the Hotel Cipriani, with stunning views over St. Mark's Square. They'll arrive by private motor-launch that will pick up directly at the airport, enjoy a decadent "Luxe 24 Karat Gold Facial Treatment" at Hotel Cipriani's Casanova Spa,a candle-lit dinner at CIP's - the hotel's romantic restaurant located on a pontoon overlooking the city and the lagoon, a swim at sunset in the olympic-size swimming pool followed by a gondola sunset cruise in the Grand Canal sipping a bottle of chilled Champagne.
- The couple will fly Business Class via Lufthansa.
- “Rock the Kasbah” Honeymoon in Morocco
- Itinerary highlights include being greeted in Marrakech by a designated guide from Heritage Tours, transfering to Richard Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot. Set in the foothills of the High Atlas, the couple will enjoy the local village as well as the hotel’s traditional hammam (Turkish steam bath) and the exceptional views.
- From the mountains, it’s back to the bustle of Marrakech where, for the next 3 nights, the ultra-exclusive Amanjena resort will serve as the base from which the couple can explore this great city. Marrakech is now recognized as one of the world’s great cities, with the flair of Paris, the ethnic diversity of New York, the commercial heartbeat of Hong Kong and a history to rival any city in Europe. From the colorful souks to a horse-drawn carriage ride along the walls of Marrakech, the couple will enjoy all the sites with a private guide.
- Leaving Marrakech far behind, the couple will venture on through the mountains toward the dessert oasis of Ourazazate (Wore-za-zaht), the former French Foreign Legion outpost and setting for movies such as Lawrence of Arabia.
- From there, the couple will head out by 4x4 through the desert for their stay at the intimate Dar Ahlam hotel, set deep in the Skoura Oasis.
- The couple will fly roundtrip in Business Class to Morocco courtesy of Lufthansa.
- “Romance in Style” Where East Truly Meets West – Hong Kong, Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Upon arriving in Honk Kong, luxury awaits our newlyweds at the InterContinental Hong Kong hotel for the next 3 nights. They will be greeted off the plane and chauffeured in a Phantom VI Rolls Royce with Dom Perignon on ice. Providing spectacular views of the city and Victoria Harbour, the suite’s terrace opens up a world of experiences for our couple. From a romantic, candlelit dinner and private tai chi lessons to an “evening under the stars” where a bedroom set-up allows these honeymooners to admire the night sky high above the city. The terrace also becomes their personal spa with a couple’s massage. Or, they can enjoy a romantic butler-drawn bath in their own Jacuzzi. Our honeymooners will also have a chance to learn Cantonese cooking with one of the hotel’s master chefs, complete with a tour of Hong Kong’s local wet markets guided by the chef who will then provide a private Dim Sum cooking class.
- Upon arriving in Bangkok, the couple’s private guide from Abercrombie & Kent Thailand will greet and whisk them through customs, where a private BMW 7-series limo will take them to Bangkok’s celebrated Oriental hotel for 2-nights. During their time, they will see some of the city’s most famous sites, including the spectacular Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple. A private sunset cruise aboard a rice barge on the legendary Chao Phraya River and a dinner on the Oriental’s lawn, just for our honeymooners, awaits them.
- Chiang Mai, known as the Rose of the North, is where our couple heads next. Upon arriving at the sensual Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, a horse carriage awaits to take them to their private Honeymoon Villa. Our honeymooners will have an opportunity to “Thai the Knot” through their traditional Lanna Wedding Ceremony, where 9 Monks will conduct the ceremony and bless the happy couple to ensure good fortune. The resort is well known for two elements, the first being The Dhevi Spa and Holistic Center, where the couple will receive 3 ½ hours of Royal Thai treatments. And, the private Mahout elephant training, where they will not only learn to drive these magnificent creates on bareback, but also paint with these gentle giants.
- The couple will fly roundtrip in Cathay Pacific’s New Business Class.
Trip Advisor Details:
- Anne Scully - Listed as one of the Top 100 Agents by Travel+Leisure for seven consecutive years, Anne is renowned for her ability to exceed the expectations of the most discerning clientele. In addition to serving as President of McCabe World Travel, Anne sits on several industry advisory boards including President’s Round Table of Ritz-Carlton, Starwood Luxury Collection, Preferred Hotel Group and an advisor to Virtuoso’s Hotels & Resorts Committee. Anne was also selected and trained as a Virtuoso’s ‘Accredited Space Agent,’ making her one of the few travel consultants in North America who can book a ticket aboard Virgin Galactic’s suborbital space flights. Her favorite destination is always the one she’s packing for with great anticipation.
- Tony Poe - Tony has appeared often in the national print media and regularly shares his travel expertise on local television news programs. In 2006 he prepared the winning honeymoon itinerary to New Zealand for a segment on NBC's Today Show, entitled "Today Show Throws a Wedding". Tony also was interviewed for a story about extreme vacations on the Today Show. In 2007 he was noted as one of Travel + Leisure's A-List Super Agents for "Off the Grid" travel, including Space! He serves as a board member on both the Marketing and Technology Committees for Virtuoso.
- Adrienne Forst - Prior to becoming a premier travel consultant in this ever-evolving business, Adrienne taught classroom music in elementary schools. However, she caught the travel bug and wanted to share her passion with others, prompting her to begin a new career in travel 31 years ago.
Adrienne's long and diverse experience in the travel industry includes cruise reservations and a corporate position at Hilton Hotels. It was her love for all things travel that led her to work as a consultant, where she could be involved in every facet of the travel business.
Now Adrienne acts as Vice President of Leisure Sales for Protravel International's Beverly Hills, CA office. Protravel is one of the largest agencies in the U.S., with more than $600 million in annual sales. And as for that bug, it still takes Adrienne all over the globe.
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