TOP-NOTCH EXCURSION SERVICES IN JAMAICA!

If you book destination weddings on the island of Jamaica, and are looking for great pre-wedding activities to offer your clients or bridal party, Excursion Ocho Rios has the answer!  This is a top-notch, reputable excursion service offering a wide variety of activities from individual, to group packages.  

Explore the beautiful island of Jamaica with Excursion Ocho Rios and if you have limited time, they will coordinate the perfect unique tours in a short space of time that will leave you with lasting memories.   Their services are world class and include:

·        Shopping Highlights

·        Arts & Crafts Tours

·        Bob Marley Museum and birthplace

·        The famous Dunn's River Falls

·        Plantations, and mountain tours

·        Scenic tours of  Kingston, the capital of Jamaica

·        Roundtrip airport Transfers

·        Scenic Tours of the area of your choice to include and not limited to the countryside of Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Negril

There are so many places to explore on this beautiful island - so many lush gardens with amazing variety of exotic flowers, exotic jungle trails, and breathtaking mountain hikes with panoramic views.  Book your next tour with Excursion Ocho Rios, I guarantee an unforgettable experience!

Visit their website:  www.excursionochorios.net  or send email to richiebrooks2@yahoo.com

GET MARRIED IN PARADISE BUT KNOW THE FACTS FIRST!

This is the first of my series about the key requirements of obtaining a marriage license in the Caribbean. The first destination island I begin with is St. Maarten. This is one of my favorite islands in the Caribbean. This island has lots of elements of romanticism and elegance!

 

What are the requirements to get a marriage license in St. Maarten?

• Both parties must be atleast 21 years of age and over in order to contract a marriage without consent of their parents.
• Both parties must submit birth certificates.
• If one party member is a resident of St. Maarten, he or should should provide legal proof of residency. For non-resident, a temporary tourist permit must be requested and approved by the Lieutenanct Governnor of the island. This permit will be valid for no more than three months.
• Before the wedding, all documents must be translated in Dutch by an official translator, or a Notary Public with their signature, stamps and seal.
• It is best to send in documents by mail or fax a month in advance. The waiting period before the ceremony can be performed is approximately two weeks.
• Proof of return ticket to the country of origin is also required.
• Divorced persons must provide valid divorce documents. Divorced women may marry after ten months of getting a divorce.
• Two witnesses are required.
• A blood test is not required.
• The wedding fee varies according to the day of the week. Tuesday to Friday fee is approximately $105, Saturday and Sunday is approximately $200 to $210.

For more information about getting married in St. Maarten, please contact Sonia McIntosh of Irie Dream Wedding, at info@iriedreamwedding.com or sjpmcintosh@gmail.com

FREE WEDDING CONSULTATION!

CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement!  Now that you are ready to plan your wedding, time is going to be an important factor as well as putting together a realistic budget.  Need help?  This is your lucky day!  Irie Dream Wedding will help you plan your wedding from start to finish for FREE (certain restrictions apply).

We are giving a away a FREE consultation to guide you in your next destination wedding.  Send us your request and tell us why you should be the one selected for this free offer.  We will pick 2 winners and get started on this memorable occasion for you.
Check out our website:  http://www.iriedreamwedding.com/
or send an email to info@iriedreamwedding.com

Cabo Azul Resort – Dream Honeymoon!

Cabo Azul Resort – Dream Honeymoon!
7-Nights of Luxury in Sun-Soaked Los Cabos, Mexico at the Cabo Azul Resort

In conjunction with the Waterfront Hilton and Orange County Register, Cabo Azul Resort is a proud sponsor in the Win Your Wedding contest. Cabo Azul will be the destination for the prize winner’s luxurious honeymoon. The wedding at the Waterfront Hilton is currently scheduled for 27 March 2011. After the wedding, the bride and groom will be flown to Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico to stay at the 4 Diamond Cabo Azul Resort to enjoy a fabulous and eventful honeymoon.

The honey moon package at the Cabo Azul Resort for the Waterfront Hilton / Orange County Register will include the following:

• Seven (7) nights in a luxurious one-bedroom, garden view villa at Cabo Azul Resort, San Jose del Cabo
• Roundtrip airfare for two (2) from LAX to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico (SJD)
• Up to three local vendors who will provide prizes or excursions as determined by PMR however sponsors will include:
  

  Cabo Adventures:
       - 4x4 Safari for two
       - Dolphin Swim Adventure for two
  High Tide Sea Expeditions:
       - 3 Bay Snorkeling & Kayaking for two
  Sunrider:
       - Sunset dinner cruise for two

• Trans Cabo – Transportation from SJD airport to Cabo Azul Resort upon arrival and departure

Cabo Azul Resort sits amid 12 acres of beachfront property where miles of untouched desert and serene beaches characterize this most prized gem in Mexico’s crown. This award winning resort features three infinity pools, an award winning spa (Paz), a dedicated wedding chapel (Corazon), the finest in Mexican cuisine (Javiers), and a top notch, full service staff waiting to pamper you.

The area activities include whale watching, hang-gliding, snorkeling, scuba diving, antiquing, golfing, sailing, fishing, and many more activities that lucky visitors to Los Cabos will enjoy.

Experience the exciting nightlife of Cabo including The Cabo Wabo Cantina, one of the most popular attractions in Cabo San Lucas. Other well-known and popular clubs in Cabo include Mandala, El Squid Roe, Gigglin Marlin, NoWhere Bar, Tiki Bar, and The Jungle Bar. The Cabo San Lucas' party atmosphere is complimented by the laid-back resorts, bridged by golf courses, and the resort-studded Tourist Corridor that stretches between the two towns. Best of all, there are the 20 miles of pristine white sand beaches and craggy coves for you to explore. At the end of the day, relax at the luxurious Cabo resort and spa.

To win your own Cabo Azul Honeymoon, click here to enter or you can call us at 866-922-4617 and schedule your own special vacation today. We are offering you a deeply discounted package, which includes luxurious appointed accommodations, sparkling wine, dining credits, couples massage and chocolate strawberries. Visit us at www.facebook.com/CaboAzulResort or see our exciting videos at
www.youtube.com/user/CaboAzulResort.

Before taking the honeymoon, The winners of the Wedding Contest will need to agree the terms of the award package. Click here to see the full details.

HIRING A CARIBBEAN WEDDING PLANNER

What better way to plan a wedding in the Caribbean than to choose a local planner or a native of the island. A planner that is very familiar with the various islands, the lay of the islands, understand the native tongue, and knowledgeable about the Caribbean culture. I am a native of Jamaica with extensive travel background to the various Caribbean islands. Too often I have seen where couples could have saved a lot on their weddings in the Caribbean if they were given the proper guidance.

Whether you are planning a big wedding at an all inclusive resort, or an intimate setting at your own private villas, don't make decisions solely based on Internet sources or information from non natives. Shop around for the best deals. Don't just book the first hotel or package deal, explore all the possible options. Get to know your wedding planners, ask them a lot of questions about the island, the settings, and culture. Make sure that they have seen sample work of the different vendors, such as photographers, videographers, and so on.

If the planners are natives of the Caribbean culture but living abroad, have them visit the island on your behalf as well to guide you in the selection process. Let them give you recommendations and proper guidance in the negotiation process.

Since the climate in the Caribbean does not vary from season to season, planning a wedding anytime from May to December can save couples with limited budget up to 50% on hotels and other costs.


Sonia McIntosh,CAAWP
Owner/Wedding Consultant
Irie Dream Wedding™
http://www.iriedreamwedding.com/