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Vintage Reflections of a Time Forgotten

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Vintage Reflections of a Time Forgotten

The Mary Stegmaier Mansion – Wilkes-Barre, PA

The bride and groom-to-be will experience the singular charm of stepping back in time to the early twentieth century at the Mary Stegmaier Mansion in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Built in 1910 by George and Mary Stegmaier, the beautiful, newly renovated fifteen-thousand-square-foot property sparkles with art nouveau décor, period-style furnishings, and artwork that delights wedding parties and their guests alike. The serenity and romance of a time forgotten resonate in surroundings that accentuate beauty for its own sake.  

Vintage Reflections of a Time Forgotten

The property boasts a grand ballroom that seats in excess of one hundred fifty people, and an exquisite stained-glass solarium casts a luminescent glow on the festivities that evokes feelings of intimacy and nostalgia. 

Vintage Reflections of a Time Forgotten

The property is open for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding celebrations, receptions and brunch, and the mansion’s dedicated staff works tirelessly with each couple to personalize their own unique wedding.

Vintage Reflections of a Time Forgotten

Celebrate the best moments of your life at the Mary Stegmaier mansion, where the past and present merge to create magic and memories that endure forever.

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Make your honeymoon a great experience… with a getaway close to home. Enjoy the calm, relaxing sun in Great Exuma.

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Make your honeymoon a great experience… with a getaway close to home. Enjoy the calm, relaxing sun in Great Exuma.

Grand Isle Resort & Spa

Exuma.   Even the names sounds exotic.   But this chain of islands in the Bahamas is so close to home for many on the east coast, it makes for a quick, easy and absolutely amazing honeymoon destination for those seeking solitude and relaxation.

 Great Exuma Island is home to a well known all-inclusive resort, as well as villa/residential and smaller boutique accommodations.   This destination is a truly relaxing one, but still offers numerous adventure activities.   The scenery is stunning, with white sand beaches and crystal clear multi-blue colored water.   The weather is ideal….balmy and breezy.
 

Make your honeymoon a great experience… with a getaway close to home. Enjoy the calm, relaxing sun in Great Exuma.

Great Exuma Island has a population of around 4,000 and offers a serene and peaceful time.     Compared to other islands, Great Exuma is not overrun by tourists or cruise ships, making for a truly relaxing getaway.   The island is relatively secluded and offers couples the chance to hide away on a white sand beach, or enjoy a picnic for two in a private cay.   There are no beach vendors selling their wares….just quiet, calm and relaxing places to sun yourself and let the day drift by.  

 But it’s not all relaxation time for those looking for some excitement.  There are options to play golf at a championship golf course with views that you can’t imagine.   Couples can play tennis, visit a spa, go scuba diving, participate in world class fishing, along with a host of other water sports.   Experienced guides are for hire and they are happy to add some extra adrenaline into your Caribbean honeymoon. Truly something for everyone.
 

Make your honeymoon a great experience… with a getaway close to home. Enjoy the calm, relaxing sun in Great Exuma.

Great Exuma offers an abundance of history and culture as well. Couples can visit the remains of cotton growing and salt farm plantations at Williams Town.  History abounds at Elizabeth Harbor which was once a favorite stop for pirates. The harbor is home to the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park as well.

Make your honeymoon a great experience… with a getaway close to home. Enjoy the calm, relaxing sun in Great Exuma.

Couples seeking adventure will be enticed by the endless amount of activities available on Great Exuma Island.   Couples won’t want to miss a boat tour to visit the famous swimming pigs!  For anyone who follows a popular “dating” show on TV, you may remember the cast visiting these well-known swimming pigs!    In addition, couples can visit an nearby island where you can go ashore and feed grapes to the hundreds of iguanas that emerge from the foliage when they hear your boat pull up.   Truly a sight to see!

Make your honeymoon a great experience… with a getaway close to home. Enjoy the calm, relaxing sun in Great Exuma.Greg Norman 18 Hole Golf Course

 A honeymoon in this romantic Caribbean location will surely be memorable.   Great Exuma guarantees lasting memories of days in the sun, fun and romance!   A truly relaxing destination, off the beaten path, but so close to home.

– Melanie Jascoviez  CTC / DS 
MJ Travel
570-706-5775

 

Photos provided by Grand Isle Resort & Spa – Great Exuma

Celebrate your luck with love…take a honeymoon getaway on the romantic Emerald Isle of Ireland.

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Celebrate your luck with love…take a honeymoon getaway on the romantic Emerald Isle of Ireland.

The Emerald Isle – Ireland

Many thinking of a honeymoon conjure up thoughts of a warm-weather, all-inclusive style getaway.   But some newlyweds who want to veer away from the typical honeymoon spots, may want to consider the romantic Emerald Isle… Ireland.

Flights from the east coast are fairly short, at about 6 1/2 hours, with many airlines offering non-stop service to Dublin and Shannon.  Couples may not find an abundance of sunshine, but they will be transported into a misty land of rainbows and jagged cliffs, castles from fairytales that overlook blue lakes and warm, cozy pubs for sipping a pint of Guinness.

Celebrate your luck with love…take a honeymoon getaway on the romantic Emerald Isle of Ireland.

Dublin is a great city for walking, with plenty of things to do.  Couples will witness Dublin’s rich history in its classic architecture while walking the city streets.   They can taste the farm-to-table dining in one of many organic restaurants, and find the city’s poetic side with its varied literary, music and art scenes..

Celebrate your luck with love…take a honeymoon getaway on the romantic Emerald Isle of Ireland.

The Cliffs of Moher – Ireland

After spending some time in and around Dublin, honeymooners can rent a car and get out into the romantic countryside.   As they travel around the various towns, they will find beautiful scenery, lush foliage and rolling hills. Couples will enjoy some quiet time together is part of the allure of escaping to the countryside.   The sightseeing options abound.   Kissing the Blarney Stone, visiting the Cliffs of Moher, driving the Ring of Kerry, and so much more.   Ireland will hold an even greater draw for those honeymooners with Irish heritage.

Celebrate your luck with love…take a honeymoon getaway on the romantic Emerald Isle of Ireland.

Honeymooners can choose from various types of accommodations….everything from quaint B&Bs to historic castles, many of which offer a secluded retreat for romance.   There are 5-star hotels, to moderately priced boutique properties…a wide choice of where to stay and cost to stay there.   The options are endless.

Celebrate your luck with love…take a honeymoon getaway on the romantic Emerald Isle of Ireland.

So for couples looking for something different from the norm….why not head to the romantic Emerald Isle.   An Ireland honeymoon is an enduring experience that will stay with a couple forever.

– Melanie Jascoviez  CTC / DS 
MJ Travel
570-706-5775

 

Celebrate your love… with a bottle of wine.. and a honeymoon in Napa Valley. Romance fills the air with a panoramic view of wine country

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Auberge Du Soleil

Not all couples want to head off to some far-flung international destination for their Honeymoon.  For those who don’t want to leave the U.S., why not consider the romantic and luxurious Napa Valley in sunny California?  Few places can rival the rolling hills and world-renowned vineyards of California’s wine country, an hour and a half north of San Francisco.

Napa Valley and Sonoma County both offer breathtakingly gorgeous countryside for those who love the outdoors, amazing restaurants for foodies, and endless tasting rooms for wine-lovers. Honeymooners can easily spend a week here—but couples that just have time for a mini-moon can pack in plenty of adventure as well.  There are dozens of romantic, luxurious resorts, inns, lodges and B&B’s….someplace for everyone.   Many rooms have their own fireplace, private patio or balcony, Jacuzzi tubs and more.  Many properties have spas for a little, or a lot, of pampering too.

With more than 400 vineyards that dot Napa and Sonoma valleys.   Couples can visit large wineries for impromptu tours and tastings, but some boutique wineries may require reservations.  Venture underground too, below Rutherford Hill in Napa Valley, for some of the largest wine caves in America.  Couples can see the valley by train during a 3-hour brunch, lunch, dinner or theme ride from Napa to St. Helena and back on the Napa Valley Wine Train.   There are even some wineries where couples can make an appointment to create their very own wine.   What could be more romantic than that?

The town of Calistoga is famous for its spas and hot springs.   And for those interested in antiques, the town of Petaluma in Sonoma, offers Sebastopol’s Antique Row (with hundreds of dealers) and the Collective Shops of Healdsburg.  In downtown Napa, visit Alice’s Napa Vintage Market.

Napa Valley Aloft

Romance fills the air with a panoramic view of wine country, even San Francisco and the Sierras on a clear day, in a tranquil hot-air-balloon ride.   Couples can also enjoy a wonderful picnic after visiting one of the many delis or cafes.   They can purchase their picnic items, grab a bottle of wine and a blanket, then head out to one of several spots for a secluded picnic for two.

Napa and Sonoma are romantic destinations that can be enjoyed by honeymoon couples who love great resorts, amazing food and superb wines, along with numerous outdoor activities.

– Melanie Jascoviez  CTC / DS 
MJ Travel
570-706-5775

Resort photos provided by Aberge Du Soleil

Courtyard Marriott service that speaks for itself

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Courtyard by Marriott, located at 879 Schechter Drive Wilkes-Barre, PA, is the newest hotel in the area. Equipped with the beautiful and modern decor, including 42 in flat screen TVs, you’ll find yourself in the lap of luxury, all at an affordable price, too. Their on-site bistro offers a bar-like atmosphere at night and fresh food to-go.

They offer discounted room blocks for weddings, as well as a shuttle service to bring you to and from events. During your stay, you and your guests can relax on the outdoor patio with fire-pit, where you can just sit and take in the day’s events.

The hotel and staff have a proven track record for exceptional customer service. They’ve received the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, and are rated 4.5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor. Ranked in the top 5% of 1,000 Courtyard hotels worldwide, Courtyard by Marriott Wilkes-Barre’s achievements in quality speak for themselves.

Your convenience is always of utmost importance. So, in order to offer you the most value, and a great reception option, the hotel has partnered with Whitewoods, a brand new reception venue that opened last year.

When looking for a hotel to host your wedding guests, be sure to check out Courtyard by Marriott. You’ll have the newest of everything at your disposal, and a staff who goes above and beyond to make sure you get the experience you deserve every day.

Courtyard Marriott – Wilkes Barre Arena
570-235-6700

Honeymooners looking for the perfect postcard scenery, look no further than endless sunshine with incredible sunsets at Cabo San Lucas.

Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort

For honeymooners looking for endless sunshine, great nightlife and activities to fill your day, look no further than exciting Cabo San Lucas.

This part of Mexico boasts around 300 days of sunshine per year, and an average temperature of 78 degrees.  Though a bit cooler from October to April, it warms up from May to September, sometimes reaching the 90’s.  This area gets about 10 inches
of rain, most falling between August-October.  This near-perfect weather lends itself to gorgeous sunsets and tons of land and water activities.

Los Cabos consists of two towns connected by a 20-mile corridor. Cabo San Lucas is to the west and is a lively town with famous clubs and a large, active marina area. San Jose del Cabo to the east, is a calm, quiet, picturesque and charming colonial town with cobblestone streets. The area in between is lined with residential areas, golf courses and fantastic resorts. The whole area is referred to as Los Cabos or just Cabo.

Honeymoon couples who venture to this part of the world will find so much to do…. spas, world-class golf courses, whale watching, horseback riding and tons of other activities.   The waters around Cabo have strong currents, so most visitors spend their time at their resort’s magnificent pool as swimming in the sea is not recommended.   

Nightlife and dining are centered in Cabo San Lucas where couples will find lively bars for drinking, dining and dancing.  But Cabo is really for romantics, with its postcard perfect scenery and incredible sunsets.  

During the day, couples can take part in numerous activities.   There are 9 golf courses, zip-lining, off-road buggy adventures, sport fishing, whale-watching (Dec. – March) and natural wonders such as the El Arco de Cabo San Lucas.
The area also offers great All-inclusive resorts, and a number of very high-end luxury properties.   Cabo is easy to get to from most U.S. cities and provides a wonderful action-packed, yet romantic destination for honeymooners.

– Melanie Jascoviez  CTC / DS 
MJ Travel
570-706-5775

Photos provided by Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort: 72 Years of Quality Service

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The length of time something lasts is almost always an indication of its quality, this is true of Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort. Family run for 72 years they have cultivated excellent customer service, providing brides and grooms with an unmatched experience.

Located on Lake Wallenpaupack, the view from Ehrhardt’s property is stunning. Facing the west guests are treated to vibrant sunsets all year long. Combined with the view and their years of experience are creative and talented chef’s. Moderately priced and delectable; brides, grooms and their guests have a memorable and delicious dining experience.

When asked about what guests love most about Ehrhardt’s, their wedding planner Karen said, ‘Brides love the one on one attention, the way our staff anticipates their needs and they can relax on their wedding day, knowing everything will be taken care of by us. Grooms love our food and the guests always enjoy the view!”

Special to Ehrhardt’s, wedding parties can stay at the resort, extending the experience by boating on the lake, making s’mores in the fire-pits down by the water, and making a ‘lake’ weekend out of it!

Ehrhardt’s combination of service, beautiful views and excellent food has garnered them acclaim as a premier venue to celebrate your wedding. Check them out for yourself and start planning your lakeside wedding!

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort
570-226-4388

Come experience Mexico for your honeymoon in the beautiful beach setting of Cancun.

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Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa – Mexico

Cancun is an ideal choice for honeymooners looking for action and activities in a beautiful beach setting.  Located on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, it is bordered by the Caribbean Sea and offers a wide choice of resort options to suit every budget.    

Cancun and the Riviera Maya both have wonderful all inclusive resorts and gorgeous beaches, but very different atmospheres.  Cancun is a condensed strip of resorts, with shopping and nightlife just minutes away.  Hotels are lined up along an incredible beach in an area some call the Hotel Zone.   The Riviera Maya is 81 miles of coastline just south of Cancun, with resorts that are spread out on some of the best beaches in the world. 

All Inclusive honeymoon packages are a great option with a wide variety of resort types featuring beautiful beaches, luxurious rooms, great food and numerous activities.  Couples can enjoy resort spa treatments, golf, shopping and more.  Historic Mayan ruins, water sports and tons of different pursuits are nearby.  And honeymooners will find airfare is very affordable as well.

Cancun honeymoons are a great value where couples can relax on white sand beaches, dance until 4 a.m. at a disco, snorkel, golf, jet ski, parasail, and visit jungles and ruins.  Go and see why Cancun is the # 1 tourist destination in the Caribbean and Mexico.

– Melanie Jascoviez  CTC / DS 
MJ Travel
570-706-5775

Resort photos provided by Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa – Mexico

Enjoy tropical breezes over the turquoise waters of Aruba with non-stop adventures for Honeymoon couples…

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Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort – Aruba

Sunny Aruba is the smallest, but most popular of the ABC Dutch Islands, located below the hurricane belt, in the southern Caribbean.   It is surrounded with white powdery beaches and is blessed with great weather year round, making it a perfect Honeymoon destination.  Gentle tropical breezes and non-stop adventures await Honeymoon couples.

Bright sunshine, soft sand, turquoise waters, natural scenic wonders, excellent dining and shopping, plus a variety of nightly entertainment—Aruba’s got something for everyone.  Aruba draws honeymooners and sun worshippers to its silky sand shores. This 20-mile long island offers salsa dancing, excellent dining, gambling in glitzy casinos, and numerous watersport options year-round. Aruba’s history unfolds in the Dutch architecture of its busy capital, Oranjestad, and during a hike in Arikok National Park.  Beautiful sandy beaches line the west coast, but the east coast is rugged, with cliffs of limestone, sand dunes, and crashing breakers.   Divi Divi trees whose flat branches grow in the wind’s direction, are trademarks on this island.

Aruba gets less than 20 inches of rain per year.   Just about as close as you can get to guaranteed daily sunshine.  The island is blessed with constant trade winds to keep couples cool, even though the temperature is almost always in the mid to high 80’s.  

Aruba has all the beach and water activities that couples would expect in the Caribbean.   Go sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling and deep sea fishing.  And because of the constant tradewinds, Aruba is one of the most popular places in the world for kitesurfing and windsurfing.  Other land based activities include bicycling, golf, hiking, horseback riding, birding, ATVing, tennis and so much more.

The most popular resort areas are on Palm Beach and Eagle Beach.  This is where couples will find many of the most well-known resorts.  There is a wide array of accommodation choices, from All-Inclusive, Adults-only resorts, to small intimate, romantic resorts.   Something for everyone’s taste.  Aruba also has an island wide program called One Cool Honeymoon, which many resorts participate in. This program is designed to give couples the special welcome they deserve on their Honeymoon, including special amenities and perks.

If couples are looking for near-perfect weather, sunny days and tons of activities, Aruba is great place to start looking.
    

– Melanie Jascoviez  CTC / DS 
MJ Travel
570-706-5775

Resort photos provided by Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort – Aruba

Antigua….A truly romantic and enchanting honeymoon destination.

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Galley Bay Resort & Spa – Antigua

A honeymoon to Antigua is all about the beaches. Antigua has 365, one for every day of the year. Most of the beaches are located along the calm, protected waters of the island’s Caribbean side. The coast is dotted with safe harbors and calm, relaxing waters. Couples will find the whitest sand and relaxing clear aqua waters. The island has warm, constant winds and a protective, almost unbroken coral reef, which makes it great for snorkeling.

On Antigua, love fills the air and offers honeymooners a romantic haven to begin their new lives together. The island offers wonderful resorts with accommodations for every budget.

Antigua is located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean. Nearby, to the south are the islands of Montserrat and Guadeloupe, and to the north and west are St. Kitts, St. Barts, Nevis and St. Martin.

Antigua is a world class yachting and sailing center. Nelson’s Dockyard National Park is a beautiful harbor full of history and cultural heritage. Couples will want to include a visit to Shirley Heights where there are breathtaking views over English Harbour, especially at sunset. Simply gorgeous!

The beautifully restored buildings and grounds at Redcliff Quay offer great shopping opportunities in the capital of St. Johns. Sting Ray City offers the chance to pet and feed friendly stingrays in their natural habitat. Couples can also take a Canopy Zip Lining Tour over the lush rain forest. The neighboring sister island of Barbuda is only a 10 minute flight or quick catamaran ride away, where you can explore the Frigate Bird Sanctuary, or find a quiet spot alone on one of Barbuda’s beautiful beaches.     

– Melanie Jascoviez  CTC / DS 
MJ Travel
570-706-5775

Photos provided by Galley Bay Resort & Spa – Antigua

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