Travel & Accommodations Blog

The Ultimate Destination Wedding With Colin Cowie and Palace Resorts

Denise Crowel |  June 14, 2012

The popularity of destination weddings has exploded and the decision of where to celebrate the most important day of your life may be more complicated than you expected. I have exciting news for you!

Romance in Paradise

Kim Caudill |  March 15, 2012

Are you dreaming of an escape with your honey to a tropical paradise for your honeymoon, but you’re not sure where to start? Honeymoon Specialist Kim Caudill, CTA, with K & S Travel dishes on some of the most romantic getaway destinations for your honeymoon!

Passport 101

Linda E Zramkoski |  March 15, 2012

Do you know what all you need when applying for a passport? Linda E Zramkoski, Customer Service Manager at Chicago Passport Agency provides her insight and tips!
 

Four Reasons Why a Destination Wedding Might be for You!

Alex Kutin |  December 6, 2011

Destination weddings have shown a definite increase in popularity due to many factors. Over the past decade, destination weddings have increased to where they currently account for 10% of all weddings performed. Couples have learned that they can say their “I do’s” at many exciting locations throughout the world. 

Pulling Off a Beach Wedding Close to Home

Nicole Beltz |  June 23, 2011

Imagine... a beautiful sunset, a cool breeze, sand beneath your feet and sharing it with the love of your life. This, my friend, is a beach wedding. But before you make that beachfront reservation, let’s explore this location to see if it is the right fit for your celebration.

A Marriage Made in...Wherever!

Brooklyn Fell |  June 23, 2011

What could be better than being whisked away to an exotic destination with the love of your life and family and friends to get married? Not much!  

When to Book Your Dream Honeymoon (Without Breaking the Bank!)

Kim Caudill |  June 13, 2011

Planning a honeymoon might be one of the most important (and memorable!) trips you will plan and take in your lifetime. A honeymoon is the first trip you will take as a married couple, therefore it holds high expectations. It is important to give yourselves plenty of planning time to make this the ultimate memory.

Plan Your Honeymoon in Advance: It's the Only Way to Go!

Brooklyn Fell |  February 22, 2011

With so many items on your “to do list” for planning the wedding of your dreams, the honeymoon is often thought of as last on the list. Actually, waiting until the last minute can very well end up making your dream of an amazing trip of a lifetime well, not so dreamy.

The Modern Trousseau: Pack Perfectly for your Honeymoon

Vanessa Cooreman Smith |  September 10, 2010

Many brides spend days and weeks preparing their bridal ensembles, but it's also important to think ahead for your honeymoon trousseau as well. Your honeymoon will most likely be one of the most special and romantic getaways of your life. You want the photos and memories to be full of beautiful, eye-catching looks! First, pick a natural hue to be the theme color of your honeymoon wardrobe

Paradise in Punta Cana

Brooklyn Fell |  September 10, 2010

Adventure, discovery, exploration, and relaxation are all meaningful reasons to travel-but getting married is one of the most meaningful reasons of all as 98% of newlyweds in the USA choose to go on a honeymoon. Deciding where to go can be almost as stressful and overwhelming as planning the big day itself, but when working with a travel agent who is an expert at providing the realities of a destination, the level of stress can be drastically reduced for you and the entire experience can be turned around into a very enjoyable one!