Christmas comes around every year urging us all to make it count. What will it be this year? A traditional holiday celebration, or perhaps one that’s completely out of the box? How about a tropical
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The best Christmases are those that bring joy and perhaps a little sunshine into your life. Here are some amazing places in the Caribbean where you can find both:
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You might wonder, what exactly makes Grace Bay Beach so special around the holidays? The answer to that question begins with the accessibility of this area and extends to things like the abundance of restaurants, resorts, and other conveniences. When Christmas comes around in Grace Bay, you can expect to find the beach well decorated with lights and other Christmas ornaments. Resorts too are decorated, including some of the luxury
All in all, you’ll be able to have a relaxing and fun beach vacation in the Turks & Caicos Islands that includes experiencing events like the Maskanoo Parade (a masquerade festival) in Providenciales on Boxing Day.
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Negril, a town in western Jamaica, calls out to visitors looking for adventure intertwined with luxury. In this part of Jamaica, one of the popular attractions is
Overall, ‘no worries and no problems’ will be your mantra while in the laid-back town of Negril, and you’ll be able to get into some carol singing and other festive celebrations too.
Expert tip: Rick’s Cafe, Norma’s on the Beach, Cosmo’s Seafood Restaurant, and Margaritaville are some of the eateries you might want to visit while in Negril.
A former fishing village, Ocho Rios caters more to visitors these days with amazing natural attractions, all-inclusive resorts, and gorgeous beaches. Speaking of beaches … resorts like
Insider tip: Carolling in the Caribbean is a Christmas experience like no other, especially at Beaches Ocho Rios where the Beaches choir performs reggae-infused carols you’ll learn in no time!
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Get A Quote NowWhen you’re not busy trying to make your way to as many beaches as possible during your Antigua visit, you’ll have plenty of time to admire the Christmas decorations that start popping up in November every year. Decor staples around Christmastime in Antigua are paper chains in red, white, and green — you may spot these on the doorways of local homes during your trip. You might also see people dressed as Scottish Highlander soldiers, which is an island tradition. If you’re brave enough, join them for an entertaining dance!
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Breezy and beautiful with greenery everywhere you look,
Rodney Bay, in the north of Saint Lucia, tends to be the hub of Christmas activities, and you’ll find easy access to the island’s best beaches from this location as well. While in Saint Lucia, keep an eye and an ear out for local traditions like bamboo bursting that happen around Christmastime. This is a holiday pastime for some locals, typically young boys, and it involves stuffing the hollow side of a bamboo cane with kerosene and rags and then lighting a wick for a loud bang. This as well as sorrel sipping, enjoying the best of island cuisine, and attending various events including the Festival of Lights adds a sense of vibrancy to the simple celebrations of this island.
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Having a great Christmas in the islands has a lot to do with where you decide to go and the type of resort you decide to stay in. On that note, one destination where you’re bound to have a memorable Christmas vacation is St. Lawrence Gap,
A popular neighborhood in Barbados, St. Lawrence Gap is home to a beautiful beach with markedly shallow waters at low tide. On this alluring strand, you can frolic, swim, tan, and just feel your happiest as you make the most of the warm temperatures and easygoing atmosphere of this island. Enjoy beach barbecues, go diving, and join in the festive celebrations on and around the beach on Christmas Day. For Christmas dinner, try some popular
Expert tip: December is considered peak season for many destinations in the Caribbean. If you’re planning to travel during this time, confirm your bookings (resort accommodation and flights, etc.) at least six months in advance to ensure availability.
Montego Bay is a popular town with an almost irresistible pull. In this beautiful part of Jamaica, you’ll be able to enjoy a peaceful Christmas vacation with lots of options for things to do, including free concerts on the beach at venues like Dump Up Beach and Events Park. When you’re not out looking for something festive to do, you can soak in the holiday cheer at an
When it comes to beaches, Montego Bay has some of the finest shores in Jamaica including the
Adventure and luxury collide in The Bahamas! You can have a Christmas vacation while
Exuma is one of the best islands in
The Dutch Caribbean island of
Another Christmasy affair happens in Pietermaai, one of the four districts of
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As December is one of the hottest months in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, you’re likely to want to spend lots of time in the water. What better way to do this than with a vacation at one of Saint Vincent’s luxury all-inclusive resorts? All the details will be carefully arranged for your vacation before you get there, and once you arrive, all you’ll really need to think about is enjoying the festive ambiance of the island and living in the moment.
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Life in Grenada might seem a little slower than what you’re used to, and for some, this is exactly why it works for a Christmas getaway. This island is famous for its spice production, so much so that it is often referred to as Spice Island. While in Grenada, you’ll have a chance to embark on spice and culinary tours that can start your holiday vacation on just the right note.
Some other things you might like to do while on this island include exploring the
The Bahamas comprises several different islands with New Providence being home to the capital of
While in Nassau for Christmas, you can participate in events including the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pompey Square. This event is hosted by the Ministry of Tourism. If you stick around for Boxing Day in The Bahamas, you’ll be able to take in the spectacle that is the Junkanoo Festival. Junkanoo is held annually on December 26 and includes a parade and lots of colorful costumes.
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Traveling for Christmas vacation doesn’t always have to mean leaving the country altogether. There are quite a few beach destinations within the USA that can be perfect places to spend the holidays. Here are some of our top picks:
Christmas vacation in the Key West is something worth experiencing at least once. Things really light up in this part of Florida during the holidays and a big part of the celebrations is the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
While in Key West, you’ll also be able to ride the Christmas Conch Train through the town to really get immersed in the festivities. Let the ‘conch song’ lead the way to places like DJs Clam Shack for a hearty Christmas meal. Explore the city and scope the glittery, decorated houses and boats, take photos in Santa’s sleigh, and pose next to miniature displays like the gingerbread house. You can even rent out some bicycles to cruise around the town. However, you decide to celebrate, you’ll definitely enjoy the Caribbean Christmas feel of Key West, complete with warm temperatures and good cheer.
Miami Beach, Florida is a beach vacation staple you’ve likely already heard about. If you’ve been before, or you’ve always wanted to go, this can be the perfect place for a Christmas beach getaway.
Considered by most to be an exciting beach location, you can expect lots of activities happening on Miami Beach around Christmastime. While in the area, you can even visit the nearby Santa’s Enchanted Forest, a must-do while in Miami for Christmas— this is the largest holiday theme park in the world. At Santa’s Enchanted Forest, you can stick around for the light show, exciting rides, Christmas-themed karaoke, animal and magic shows, and more. For something more low-key, you can visit the local zoo or stroll around Miami Beach on Christmas Day and enjoy the holiday displays.
There’s definitely something in the water that makes Coronado Beach California stand out among beach destinations. This can be the ideal vacation destination if you’re looking for a chill beach ambiance with lots of activities to do beachside. With temperatures usually in the high 60s around Christmastime, things won’t be scorchingly hot, but you’ll still be able to get into the beachy vibe.
While on Coronado Beach for Christmas, you can get cozy and watch festive movies on the beach, or even go to Skating by the Sea. This ice-skating rink overlooking the ocean on this beach and an experience here can be unlike anything you’ve tried before. The appeal of Coronado Beach for Christmas has a lot to do with just how relaxed everything feels, with the perfect holiday infusion.
If you’re traveling for Christmas, it makes sense to do your gift buying once you’re at your destination of choice. This will help you avoid having to lug gifts back and forth. If necessary, open some of your gifts bought at home ahead of your trip, and get smaller items at your destination from local Christmas markets. Christmas markets tend to have unique items that you might not have considered getting back home, so it’ll be a win-win.
Learning about a new destination is half the fun of going there in the first place. Traveling around Christmas highlights this in a big way and it is the perfect time to learn about foreign holiday traditions. If you’re curious, ask resort staff about the traditions of your destination and learn to say ‘Merry Christmas’ in a local language!
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Get A Quote NowSchool holidays are the ideal time to travel and explore the world with your entire family. Christmas is an especially great time to travel because you can get away for some fun and a change of scenery, plus you’ll get away from colder temperatures for a bit. While you’re busy enjoying the sunshine, school timetables will be the last thing on anyone’s mind!
Lots of people travel during the Christmas holidays, so it is a good idea to plan your vacation well in advance. If you’re traveling to the Caribbean, remember that peak season starts around mid-December, which means you’ll need to book early to get the reservations you really want. Booking early will not only help secure your flights, accommodations, tours, etc., but it can also sometimes result in neat discounts as well.
It might seem like a given, but you should ask somewhere along the booking process whether there is WiFi at your resort. As you’ll be traveling during the holidays, you’ll likely need to make contact with your family and friends back home, so this will be an important aspect of your booking.
Good to know: WiFi is included in the room and all common areas at Beaches Resorts, so it’ll be easy to spread some Christmas cheer with the ones you love back home during your vacation!
Maybe you had not even considered the possibility of having a staycation, particularly not one that had anything to do with the beach. If you can’t travel far this year, this could be a cool idea to try out. Bring the beach to your home with fancy decor, and beach towels, and even trade your Christmas tree for a palm tree with beachy trinkets. Turn up the heat and do whatever it takes to get you and yours into a festive mood and celebrate just as you would on a sunny beach!
The goal of a beach vacation, or any vacation at all, is to relax. Whether you go at Christmas or during any other time of year, try to keep things in perspective. Do as much or as little as you want. Soak in the beach, the waves, and the sun if you do travel, and make the most of your Christmas beach celebration in whatever form it comes.
Whether you choose to skip off to an island for Christmas vacation this year, or you decide to enjoy a beach in the U.S., one thing is certain — Christmas truly can add some magic to an already incredible beach vacation experience. We hope this article will help you choose the best place to go, and that you have a Christmas beach vacation worth talking about for years to come!
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Before You Arrive
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Pre-Wedding Events
• Scents of Love Couples massage*
During Your Stay
• Onsite wedding event team: event
coordination, setup & breakdown
On Your Wedding Day
• Bridal attendant*
• 10 digital images
At Your Ceremony
• Picturesque ceremony location*
• Pre-recorded musical accompaniment
• Rose bouquet
• Rose boutonniere
• Witnesses
At Your Wedding Reception
• Private one-hour cocktail reception
- Chef-inspired hors d'oeuvres
- Sparkling wine
- Reception table with white linen and white
cushioned Chiavari chairs
• Two-tiered white fondant wedding cake
with rose topper
• Private candlelight dinner with four-course
menu and prosecco*
On Your Honeymoon
• Honeymoon dinner with sparkling wine
at a resort specialty restaurant
• Honeymoon Package
- Chilled sparkling wine and sweet treat
- Romantic turn-down service on wedding night
- Breakfast in bed any morning of choice
For Your Anniversary
• One free anniversary night on a future stay
with 7 paid nights in a Club or Butler category
Applicable for up to 10 people
Before You Arrive
• Wedding planning team
• Gift registry service and wedding website
templates
• Preparation of documents for marriage license
During Your Stay
• Onsite wedding event team: event
coordination, setup & breakdown
• 15% off select Red Lane Spa services
for the bride and groom (not applicable
to retail items)
On Your Wedding Day
• $200 credit towards select photography
packages
• $200 credit towards select videography
packages
At Your Ceremony
• Picturesque ceremony location*
• Pre-recorded musical accompaniment
• White or magenta dendrobium orchid bouquet
• White or magenta dendrobium orchid
boutonniere
• White-cushioned Chiavari chairs
At Your Wedding Reception
• Private one-hour cocktail reception
- Chef-inspired hors d' oeuvres
- Sparkling wine toast, signature cocktail,
and non-alcoholic beverages
- Reception table with white linen
• Two-tiered white fondant wedding cake
with white or magenta dendrobium topper
• Reception table with white linen and white
cushioned Chiavari chairs
On Your Honeymoon
• Honeymoon dinner with sparkling wine
at a resort specialty restaurant
• Honeymoon Package
- Chilled sparkling wine and sweet treat
- Romantic turn-down service on wedding night
- Breakfast in bed any morning of your choice
• $100 credit towards either a private
candlelight dinner, scuba, snuba, beach
or pool cabana
For Your Anniversary
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Pre-Wedding Events
• One-hour private welcome cocktail
- Heavy hors d'oeuvres
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During Your Stay
• Onsite wedding team: event coordination,
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• 15% off select Red Lane Spa services for the
entire group (not applicable to retail items)
On Your Wedding Day
• 20 digital images
• $200 credit towards select videography
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At Your Ceremony
• Picturesque ceremony location*
• Pre-recorded musical accompaniment
• One speaker and one microphone
• Rose bouquet
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• Rose bouquet for 1 member of wedding party
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of wedding party
• White-cushioned Chiavari chairs
At Your Wedding Reception
• Private one-hour cocktail reception
- Passed hors d'oeuvres
- Premium bar, sparkling wine toast, signature
cocktail, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Cocktail tables with white linen
• Two-tiered white fondant wedding cake
with rose topper
• Reception table with white linen & white
cushioned Chiavari chairs
• Private two-hour dinner reception with selection
from the plated menus and a premium bar,
non-alcoholic beverages including freshly
brewed coffee and a selection of herbal teas
On Your Honeymoon
• Honeymoon dinner with sparkling wine
at a resort specialty restaurant
• Honeymoon Package
- Chilled sparkling wine and sweet treat
- Romantic turn-down service on wedding night
- Breakfast in bed any morning of your choice
• $100 credit towards either a Private
candlelight dinner, scuba, snuba, beach
or pool cabana
For Your Anniversary
• One free anniversary night on a future stay
with 7 paid nights in a Club or Butler category
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Before You Arrive
• Wedding planning team
• Gift registry service and wedding website
templates
• Preparation of documents for marriage license
• 6th Room Free* when traveling with 5 paid
double rooms between Sept. 1 - Dec. 20
(up to 5 complimentary rooms)
• 12th Room Free* when 11 paid double rooms
travel between Jan. 2 - Aug. 31.
(up to 5 complimentary rooms)
Pre-Wedding Events
• One-hour private welcome cocktail
- Heavy hors d'oeuvres
- Premium bar
- Cocktail tables with white linen
• 2-hour private pre-wedding celebration dinner
• Wedding day treats : frozen fruit kabobs
& small bites with sparkling wine for bride
and groom (in-room while getting ready
on day of wedding)
During Your Stay
• Onsite wedding event team: event
coordination, setup & breakdown
• 15% off select Red Lane Spa services for the
entire group (not applicable to retail items)
On Your Wedding Day
• $500 credit towards the Royal Romance
photography package
• $500 credit towards the Ultimate videography
package
At Your Ceremony
• Picturesque ceremony location*
• Pre-recorded musical accompaniment
• One speaker and one microphone
• Rose bouquet
• Rose boutonniere
• Rose bouquet for up to 2 members
of wedding party
• Rose boutonniere for up to 2 members
of wedding party
• White-cushioned Chiavari chairs
At Your Wedding Reception
• Private one-hour cocktail reception
- Passed hors d'oeuvres
- Premium bar, sparkling wine toast, signature
cocktail, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Cocktail tables with white linen
• Three-tiered white fondant wedding cake
with rose topper
• Reception table with white linen and whitecushioned Chiavari chairs
• Private two-hour dinner reception with selection
from the plated or buffet menus and a premium
bar, non-alcoholic beverages including freshly
brewed coffee and a selection of herbal teas
• One sweetheart table to include white linen,
standard place setting & 2 white-cushioned
Chiavari chairs
• Two-hour DJ entertainment
On Your Honeymoon
• Honeymoon dinner with sparkling wine
in resort specialty restaurant
• Honeymoon package
- Chilled sparkling wine and sweet treat
- Romantic turn-down service on wedding night
- Breakfast in bed any morning of choice
• $100 Credit towards either a private
candlelight dinner, scuba, snuba, beach
or pool cabana
For Your Anniversary
• One free anniversary night on a future stay
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• ReTie the Knot planning team
• Celebration gift registry and website templates
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• Onsite ReTie the Knot team: event
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• 15% off select Red Lane Spa services for bride
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• One 5x7 photo print
• One keepsake gift
At Your Ceremony
• Picturesque ceremony location*
• Pre-recorded musical accompaniment
• White or magenta dendrobium orchid bouquet
• White or magenta dendrobium orchid
boutonniere
• White-cushioned Chiavari chairs
• ReTie the Knot commemorative certificate
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• Private one-hour cocktail reception
- Passed hors d' oeuvres
- Sparkling wine toast, signature cocktail,
and non-alcoholic beverages
• Single-tiered white fondant cake
with dendrobium topper
• Reception table with white linen
& white-cushioned Chiavari chairs
On Your Honeymoon
• Honeymoon dinner with sparkling wine
at a resort specialty restaurant
• Honeymoon Package
- Chilled sparkling wine and sweet treat
- Romantic turn-down service on wedding night
- Breakfast in bed any morning of choice
For Your Anniversary
• One free anniversary night on a future stay
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I wanted to share (with permission) these gorgeous pictures from a destination wedding 2 weekends ago we had the privilege of being a part of and booked by Lia. She chose this over the water wedding chapel in St. Lucia with friends and family there to help celebrate. I love her flower crown and her dress and how happy she is. Picture perfect. Congratulations Kate and Curtis! We are so happy for you!
Lia was very helpful for us in planning our destination wedding to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. We had gone through a few other travel planners first who didn't seem nearly as interested in our needs. We really appreciated the way Lia helped us navigate through some of the complexities, including the local laws of Jamaica and the planning with the resort itself. Even once we got to the resort and ran into a few snags, Lia was able to quickly get those resolved very quickly. We would highly recommend her for anyone planning a destination wedding or any other vacation. Thanks, Lia, for making our destination wedding the most special day of our lives.
Wedding planning can be stressful and overwhelming, but if you're planning on having a destination wedding, especially with a large group, I would highly recommend using All Inclusive Weddings!
From beginning to end, they help with every step; i.e., finding the venue, creating a custom wedding website, and booking all your guests. Their office manager, Linze, was very responsive, helpful, and so sweet! Everything turned out smoothly and we couldn't be happier!
Stephanie was our incredible travel agent for our destination wedding! She helped with every aspect, quick communication and AMAZING coordination with over 50 different people over 8 states. Stephanie from the beginning, gave options and talked through so many questions I had. I could not have asked for a better right hand woman! 10 out of 10 for Steph, we could not appreciate & trust her more!
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My husband and I worked with the company's owner, Lia Vincent, and office manager, Linze.
Lia & Linze were both very warm and friendly, and from day one, we could tell cared about us as a couple and our destination wedding success, rather than just seeing us as more clients. I get stressed out easily, so planning my own wedding alone was overwhelming, even though my wedding was 10 months out. I ended up working with Linze, and we pushed up the wedding date with a little less than three months to prepare. I was initially nervous about using a travel agent / wedding planner, but it turned out to be a huge blessing, because it took away a lot of the stress and worry I was experiencing. A bride has so many things to worry about, so having someone else bear the brunt of the work and worry about the nitty-gritty details was a HUGE relief for me.
Why spend hours analyzing vendors and reading reviews, when you can have a pro do it? If you want an intimate wedding, if you want to elope, or if you want a huge all-out, go-into-debt-for-years wedding, and if you're in the market for a wedding travel agent, Lia and Linze should be at the top of your list!
The day of the wedding, everything was so beautiful, and so much better than I could have done on my own. Lia's company finds the best local vendors, so you know you'll get great value in your package, and what's nice is her company offers different packages for different budgets. We worked with and met AMAZING vendors! The reception was so elegant that as soon as I entered the reception, I felt amazement, joy, and relief because being the worrywart and control freak that I sometimes can be, it was hard for me to trust someone to somehow make everything perfect. Lia was able to give us the dream wedding we couldn't have done ourselves. Our family and friends were also amazed, and repeatedly told us how great the wedding, reception, and food were at the resort.
I used Stephanie Tindall to help me choose the perfect resort in PV Mexico for where my guests would stay for my destination wedding. She went round and round with me helping me find the perfect location. It had to be nice, trendy, not to outrageously expensive and within a certain mile radius of a marina where my guests needed to go for the wedding. She helped everyone get booked and when things became a little hectic as tracking sometimes can get. She took care of the details. One of my guests had passport issues and she helped talk them through what to do. It was such a relief to have a point of contact for travel related issues so I didn't have to be stressed about it. She did this all with a patient, positive? upbeat and kind attitude through the entire process. I highly recommend her.
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Unico was wonderful and the perfect place for our wedding! It was quiet and the ceremony was better than expected. We had it on the gazebo and it was away from everything, which was great. The photography was beyond our expectations. We have not received our video yet, but assume it will be just as great. I also used the in house vendor for make up and hair, and was not disappointed. The wedding coordinator, Nazareth, was so sweet and on point. We used the local host quite a bit with WhatsApp, which was quite convenient. Food and drinks were amazing. We were disappointed that 2087 restaurant was down for half of our stay for repairs. We ate at Mi Carisa on our wedding night, which was the perfect choice. Service was also best there. We scheduled 2 tours through the hotel, a sunset cruise and Chichen Itza express. The boat tour was nice. Chichen itza tour was too fast and ok. We really appreciate your recommendations and help booking our wedding and stay. It was wonderful! Thank you again, Juliet and Jason
We just got back from an AMAZING wedding weekend yesterday. I can't begin to thank you enough for your help and support during the entire process. Everyone had a great time. It truly was one of the best days of my life and I can't believe how stress-free it was once I got there. Thank you Thank you!
I have never used a travel agent before Lia. I have always been the "I can do everything cheaper by myself on the internet" type person; most of the time, it works great. When my husband and I decided to have a destination wedding, we were not sure about anything - number of guests, length of stay, etc; we also have very demanding jobs, requiring constant travels up until the week before our wedding. So we thought that a travel agent may be a lifesaver; as it turned out, she was. Lia was endorsed as an expert in destination weddings on the American Express Travel website. Although she lived over a 1,000 miles away, I felt comfortable.
As I am not a "girly" person, wedding planning was not my thing; however, party planning and event coordination are. Lia and I treated this "event" like a business and I loved that about her; I needed someone to be truthful and provide honest advice. As it is with my job, I like corresponding via emails because I can have all the information on hand and in writing at all time; Lia always accommodated that, and always very promptly. I'm not talking about several emails over a few months; I'm talking about over the course of over a year. Lia was there to provide support when I had a hard time reach the wedding coordinator; she was there when I freaked out at the resort regarding my brother's return transportation (as it turned out, my brother spoke with the wrong transportation company); she was organized to be able to provide me with spreadsheet of all guest arrival information; she always submitted my requests to Classic Vacation and the resort promptly. James and I cannot thank Lia enough to make everything go smoothly for the biggest event of our lives. All 48 of us had such a great time that we absolutely see another group vacation in the future.
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Lia being referred to me saved me so much wedding planning mental anguish! I had tried with a few other travel agents before I had two different people give me Lia's name, and with each of the previous TAs they had to look into things and call me back (I'm still waiting for those calls). Getting in touch with Lia was a whole new experience, she answered all my initial questions in that first phone call, had so many recommendations, and it was obvious she knew exactly what she was doing. By the time we hung up the first phone call, I had decided on a destination and venue (per Lia's suggestion). She was a God send! A year later, we are still having people talk about what a great trip it was and people are always amazed by what a great turn out we had. We ended up with about 60 people, all booking through Lia and everyone had a flawless experience. One even asked for her name when planning her destination wedding a few months later and was just as pleased! Lia told me a lot through the planning process that I was such a laid-back bride, but it really was because she left me nothing to worry about. She answered any question I had, was always quick to respond to calls and emails, and helped me plan the most perfect wedding ever. I wish I could re-live it all again!!
My husband Cameron and I got married at the Cozumel Palace in June of 2014 and could not have been more happy with our experience. A destination wedding was definitely the way to go for us and Lia was a great asset in our planning.
Throughout the process we felt completely at ease as she handled some of the most important details of planning for this special time. From her first recommendations of resorts and destinations to her help arranging travel for our closest family and friends we always felt grateful having Lia on our side. We highly recommend Lia Vincent and Palace Resorts for your destination wedding!
I am truly so grateful for you and all of your help! Le Blanc was amazing! NOTHING could have been better, except maybe the weather, but the staff, food, and service were above and beyond! We will definitely go back there!! Love, Love, Love you for all of your help - Can NOT thank you enough!!
Our Dream Wedding!
Lia was a phenomenal help from the beginning. She was referred to me by a friend, and I was incredibly thankful that we used her. When we started planning, we became overwhelmed with all of the information that is available.
We met with her for about 45 minutes one afternoon, took her pictures of spaces we had seen online and liked, and gave her a list of our "must-haves", a list of things that would be nice but didn't matter too much, and a list of things we absolutely did NOT want. She kind of thought about things for a minute, and then listed 3 resorts that fit every single one of our needs. She then ran sample pricing from EVERY location our guests would be traveling from so we could figure out what best fit our and our guests' travel budgets. After about a million more questions from me, we finally settled on her initial recommendation, the Beach Palace in Cancun. As we went through the process, any time I had a question, problem, or was just worried about something not being right, she was my go-to person. I'm not kidding, she would answer me in like, less than an hour 99% of the time. She even took my file home one weekend to give me more time to figure something out before she ran credit cards and got it booked. She was a Godsend!
My husband Cameron and I got married at the Cozumel Palace in June of 2014 and could not have been more happy with our experience. A destination wedding was definitely the way to go for us and Lia was a great asset in our planning.
Lia with Lia helped us plan our destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico. We had a total of 11 people and she helped each of them set up their arrangements. From the beginning she was so helpful and always quick to respond. She made the entire process a breeze. She communicated with the wedding coordinator at the Riu Palace and made sure everything was just like we wanted. We did not have any issues at all, thanks to Lia and all of her thorough planning. Each of our guests bragged on her and said how easy it was to work with her. I would recommend Lia for all of your planning needs whether it be just a short vacation or a destination wedding. She knows what she is doing and will make sure all of your questions are answered and that you have the best vacation.
My husband and I got married in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico right off the beach. It was pure bliss, and everything I could have ever dreamed of! I may be biased, but destination weddings are certainly the way to go and thanks to our wonderful Travel Agent Lia Vincent at Vincent Vacations, we were able to find the perfect place! I had the opportunity to be able to edit the straight out of camera photos from my wedding! Here is a glimpse of our wedding day in paradise!
We had the most amazing time at our wedding. Our guests are still talking about what an amazing trip it was! Thank you for your help with organizing this unforgettable time for us, we cannot wait to put our pictures in our new frame!
Lia, thank you very much for all of your help with our PERFECT wedding vacation!
"It was beautiful! Everybody had a fantastic time!"
The staff was wonderful, the rooms were gorgeous, and the food was AMAZING! Our wedding could not have been more perfect and if you have any brides that want a beautiful wedding on a budget, The Excellence Punta Cana would be my number one recommendation. Emy and Livia were fantastic and everything was just PERFECT! Chris couldn't even believe how wonderful it was.
Thank you again for all of your help!!!
Our Dream Wedding!
As soon as Jimmy asked me to marry him, I knew we would want a destination wedding. We love to travel, and we love the beach, so there was no more perfect place to start our lives together than a beach in Mexico!
I am not the wedding planning type, and I knew that with a destination wedding, we could get someone else to plan the details for us. Luckily for me, my friend Lia at Vincent Vacations specializes in Destination Weddings. Lia had taken care of trips for us in the past, and I knew she was the perfect person to help me plan this trip. I was right! She helped me look through destinations, and we found the perfect spot: Dreams in Puerto Vallarta! The package came with a wedding planner, who took care of the details for me. 21 of our friends and family came with us, and everyone loved the resort. Our party ranged in age from 7 to 82, and everyone agreed it was an amazing trip. There were activities for the kids, and plenty of excursions for everyone to choose from. The staff was wonderful, and pampered us from the time we arrived. One of my bridesmaids had a broken foot and was on crutches, and was in a wheelchair some. The hotel staff assisted her anytime she needed it, including carrying her and her wheelchair up and down large flights of stairs. They were amazing! All the rooms are ocean front, with beautiful views. Jimmy and I stayed in the "Preferred" tower, and our room came with a great balcony with a hot tub! Most of our guests stayed in the other tower, but the resort is small enough, this was not a problem at all. They all loved their rooms as well. The wedding planner met with me in advance to work out the last minute details and timing. When our wedding day came, everything went perfectly. We got married on the beach right in front of the ocean. We had a sound system and a dj who played all the songs that we picked out in advance. My Dad is a minister, and he performed the service for us. We had 21 in our wedding party, but it felt like a much bigger wedding because lots of people watched the wedding. You could see people everywhere on their balconies watching, which made us feel like rock stars. We had a Mexican band that played a few songs after the wedding. The wedding came with a photographer and videographer who did amazing job! We took pictures right after the wedding, then we had dinner which also came with the wedding. We had steak and chicken which tasted great. Of course, I also asked them for chips and guacamole. (I love the guacamole in Mexico.) They were happy to oblige. They provided the wedding cake after which was amazing. After the wedding, my husband and I stayed for another 4 days, and it was paradise. I could not have asked for a more beautiful place to get married, or a less stressful way to do it. Thanks Lia and Vincent Vacations for making our special day an amazingly unforgettable experience!
Love the pictures one of our brides just shared from her elopement in Jamaica! Thank you for sharing with us! Did you know we book Destination weddings of all sizes? If it's just the 2 of you or a group of 250, give us a call!
This was the best and easiest decision we made about our entire wedding! Lia at All Inclusive Weddings is the absolute best, extremely intelligent, hard working, and so caring. She truly makes you feel like you are her only client throughout the entire process. We had about 120 people coming to our Cabo wedding and even had to switch resorts, visitors coming from all different states and even Europe. She was calm, and kept the bride and groom calm! Every detail was taken care of and it was made to be the most perfect wedding!
I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work to arrange the hotel and transfers for Ashley and Robbie's wedding. It was perfect and everything that she had ever dreamed of! The resort was amazing! We had great food at all the restaurants. The staff went over the top to accommodate any needs that you could have had! Everyone felt safe and the beaches are beautiful. Since it's more private you don't get the crazy vendors walking the beach trying to sell you stuff. Our family loved it so much and we defiantly will be planning another vacation. You will be the first I call if we need help to organize something! Thank you again for everything
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