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HOTEL MOCKING BIRD HILL!
What better way to plan your perfect intimate wedding than at Hotel Mocking Bird Hill in Port Antonio, Jamaica.
Port Antonio: As a child growing up in Jamaica, traveling through the town of Port Antonio with my family during our summer vacations, were trips made in heaven. I consider Port Antonio to be the truly unspoilt paradise of Jamaica. There aren't many truly unspoilt areas of Jamaica left, but Port Antonio is the real deal.
With its soft, white, baby powder sand, turquoise beaches, and totally laid-back atmosphere, this is the place for tranquility. This area is less crowded and is also reputed to be the place for Jamaica's authentic meals. Let's not forget, this was the famous spot of the blockbuster movie - The Blue Lagoon!
Plan your next wedding at Hotel Mocking Bird Hill in Port Antonio. This is the ultimate place for your memorable occasion!
Hotel Mocking Bird Hill: Award-winning boutique hotel Mocking Bird Hill provides a wide-ranging choice for couples, whether it is an intimate or private wedding, a renewal of vows or a bigger family affair. Their ethos to hosting & wedding planning is individuality, ensuring that it represents the personalities of those whose day it is. This intimate hotel plays host to only one wedding per week, so guests can be guaranteed no roll-out, bland, conveyor-type ceremony from this destination.
Nestled in Jamaica’s lush Port Antonio, famous for Errol Flynn’s remark that “it was more beautiful than any woman he had seen”, this tranquil North East coast setting provides the perfect mix of sunshine, retreat, old skool glamour and one of the best beaches in the world, Frenchman’s Cove, for saying “I do”. The hotel either works with wedding planners or directly with the couple, listening to ensure that from the first to last detail of their vision their important day is realised, in a stress-free manner. Guests can choose whether they prefer for the ceremony to take place in the hotel’s lush 6 acre organic tropical gardens, at Frenchman’s Cove or whilst rafting down the Rio Grande, which ever venue all are beautifully decorated with the delightful flora & fauna freshly picked from the gardens without a herbicide to be absorbed.
Fine tropical dining is provided by Restaurant Mille Fleurs, the hotel’s own restaurant that was recently voted Jamaica’s Best Kept Secret, with a tradition of delivering some of the best food in Jamaica. Their speciality is in creating seasonal dishes that are a feast for all the senses. Food Miles are counted by using organic, island-grown ingredients delivered by small local & sustainable providers. Our Chef honours the effort and love they put into producing high quality food by creating some of the freshest gourmet flavours on the island, that are healthy too! Menus are crafted according to the taste preferences & budget of the couple. Whether it is intimate small wedding or large scale family affair, a wide variety of menu suggestions are presented to select from with the ability to cater for those with special dietary requirements in an equally interesting manner. An intimate wedding dinner is served in the romantically decorated gazebo. For larger parties, there is a choice of locations: the restaurant, the bar terrace or the gardens depending on number of guests and the menu selection, as well as time of the year and expected weather conditions. The gardens make the perfect spot for the happy couple to slip away into for an intimate moment of togetherness, with just the company of birds following – the gardens have been noted as one of the best bird watching spots in Jamaica. Entertainment around the days spent at the hotel can include Jamaican cookery classes for the couple and family as well as hiking excursions to Blue Mountain Coffee Farms, Waterfalls & Caves or picnic rambles up along St Mary’s black sands.
https://picasaweb.google.com/Hotelmockingbirdhill/IEscape?authkey=Gv1sRgCIeWos6XnonpeQ&feat=email#slideshow/5422933327617727282
Prices start at US 775.00 per couple.
Port Antonio: As a child growing up in Jamaica, traveling through the town of Port Antonio with my family during our summer vacations, were trips made in heaven. I consider Port Antonio to be the truly unspoilt paradise of Jamaica. There aren't many truly unspoilt areas of Jamaica left, but Port Antonio is the real deal.
With its soft, white, baby powder sand, turquoise beaches, and totally laid-back atmosphere, this is the place for tranquility. This area is less crowded and is also reputed to be the place for Jamaica's authentic meals. Let's not forget, this was the famous spot of the blockbuster movie - The Blue Lagoon!
Plan your next wedding at Hotel Mocking Bird Hill in Port Antonio. This is the ultimate place for your memorable occasion!
Hotel Mocking Bird Hill: Award-winning boutique hotel Mocking Bird Hill provides a wide-ranging choice for couples, whether it is an intimate or private wedding, a renewal of vows or a bigger family affair. Their ethos to hosting & wedding planning is individuality, ensuring that it represents the personalities of those whose day it is. This intimate hotel plays host to only one wedding per week, so guests can be guaranteed no roll-out, bland, conveyor-type ceremony from this destination.
Nestled in Jamaica’s lush Port Antonio, famous for Errol Flynn’s remark that “it was more beautiful than any woman he had seen”, this tranquil North East coast setting provides the perfect mix of sunshine, retreat, old skool glamour and one of the best beaches in the world, Frenchman’s Cove, for saying “I do”. The hotel either works with wedding planners or directly with the couple, listening to ensure that from the first to last detail of their vision their important day is realised, in a stress-free manner. Guests can choose whether they prefer for the ceremony to take place in the hotel’s lush 6 acre organic tropical gardens, at Frenchman’s Cove or whilst rafting down the Rio Grande, which ever venue all are beautifully decorated with the delightful flora & fauna freshly picked from the gardens without a herbicide to be absorbed.
Fine tropical dining is provided by Restaurant Mille Fleurs, the hotel’s own restaurant that was recently voted Jamaica’s Best Kept Secret, with a tradition of delivering some of the best food in Jamaica. Their speciality is in creating seasonal dishes that are a feast for all the senses. Food Miles are counted by using organic, island-grown ingredients delivered by small local & sustainable providers. Our Chef honours the effort and love they put into producing high quality food by creating some of the freshest gourmet flavours on the island, that are healthy too! Menus are crafted according to the taste preferences & budget of the couple. Whether it is intimate small wedding or large scale family affair, a wide variety of menu suggestions are presented to select from with the ability to cater for those with special dietary requirements in an equally interesting manner. An intimate wedding dinner is served in the romantically decorated gazebo. For larger parties, there is a choice of locations: the restaurant, the bar terrace or the gardens depending on number of guests and the menu selection, as well as time of the year and expected weather conditions. The gardens make the perfect spot for the happy couple to slip away into for an intimate moment of togetherness, with just the company of birds following – the gardens have been noted as one of the best bird watching spots in Jamaica. Entertainment around the days spent at the hotel can include Jamaican cookery classes for the couple and family as well as hiking excursions to Blue Mountain Coffee Farms, Waterfalls & Caves or picnic rambles up along St Mary’s black sands.
https://picasaweb.google.com/Hotelmockingbirdhill/IEscape?authkey=Gv1sRgCIeWos6XnonpeQ&feat=email#slideshow/5422933327617727282
Prices start at US 775.00 per couple.
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
PRE-WEDDING ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR GUESTS!
Your wedding is the most special day of your life, create an experience that you and your guests will never forget. One of the most remarkably things about Destination Weddings is the indelible memory, and moments in between that can be arranged for you and your guests. Plan pre-wedding activities for your guests to enjoy.
Whether your destination is Europe, Africa, North/South America, Asia or the Caribbean, coordinate local hot spots and group activities – make the most of your time with guests and each other.
Here are a few examples of some of my favorite hot spots that you can coordinate for your group:
CARIBBEAN:
■Horseback riding
■Fishing Trips
■A day of Spa
■Helicopter Rides (breathtaking!)
■Golf tours
■Amusement Parks (some islands)
■Deep sea fishing (one of my favorites)
■Bird Watching
■Scuba Diving Tours
■Waterfalls excursions (e.g. famous Dunn’s River Falls – Jamaica)
■Volcano tours (e.g. St. Pompeii in St. Lucia)
■Hiking in the mountains (everyone should experience this tour)
■Tour Sugar Plantations – (a must see!)
A couple years ago, I visited Europe for a month. I had the opportunity of visiting Italy, Germany, and Austria. Here are some of the tours that I went on and do recommend for group activities:
ITALY:
■Tour the world’s fourth largest Cathedral – Milan (Magnificent!)
■Enjoy the ride of the Gondola – Venice
■Enjoy small cruises around the lakes
■Museum Tours
GERMANY:
■Tour of the City on double-decker buses
■Night tours around the city is awesome
■Visit Neuschwantein & Linderhof Castles (Spectacular!)
AUSTRIA:
■Take the Danube City Tour Boat Ride – Vienna
■Enjoy a dinner cruise
■Bike tours
■Tours of spectacular castles ( I enjoyed the Schonbrunn Palace)
This small excursion list is just a few examples of some of the tours and sightseeing that are available. By now, you should have an idea of how exciting and fun you and your guests will be if you take the time out to make your wedding day and activities stand out! A memory that cannot be erased!
Whether your destination is Europe, Africa, North/South America, Asia or the Caribbean, coordinate local hot spots and group activities – make the most of your time with guests and each other.
Here are a few examples of some of my favorite hot spots that you can coordinate for your group:
CARIBBEAN:
■Horseback riding
■Fishing Trips
■A day of Spa
■Helicopter Rides (breathtaking!)
■Golf tours
■Amusement Parks (some islands)
■Deep sea fishing (one of my favorites)
■Bird Watching
■Scuba Diving Tours
■Waterfalls excursions (e.g. famous Dunn’s River Falls – Jamaica)
■Volcano tours (e.g. St. Pompeii in St. Lucia)
■Hiking in the mountains (everyone should experience this tour)
■Tour Sugar Plantations – (a must see!)
A couple years ago, I visited Europe for a month. I had the opportunity of visiting Italy, Germany, and Austria. Here are some of the tours that I went on and do recommend for group activities:
ITALY:
■Tour the world’s fourth largest Cathedral – Milan (Magnificent!)
■Enjoy the ride of the Gondola – Venice
■Enjoy small cruises around the lakes
■Museum Tours
GERMANY:
■Tour of the City on double-decker buses
■Night tours around the city is awesome
■Visit Neuschwantein & Linderhof Castles (Spectacular!)
AUSTRIA:
■Take the Danube City Tour Boat Ride – Vienna
■Enjoy a dinner cruise
■Bike tours
■Tours of spectacular castles ( I enjoyed the Schonbrunn Palace)
This small excursion list is just a few examples of some of the tours and sightseeing that are available. By now, you should have an idea of how exciting and fun you and your guests will be if you take the time out to make your wedding day and activities stand out! A memory that cannot be erased!
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