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Say “I do” to a Destination Wedding

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weddingYour wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. The day you celebrate your love for each other should be a day of paradise. Why not exchange your vows in a place called paradise? Today more and more couples are replacing the stress and time consuming preparations of a state-side wedding for a breathtaking, picturesque tropical beachside wedding. Celebrate what promises to be the best days of your life at a world-class resort with a personal wedding consultant to take care of every detail, the most beautiful and exotic flower arrangements, and a trained photographer that truly captures the essence of your day. It leaves you asking, why wouldn’t you have a destination wedding?! It would be the ultimate wedding and honeymoon experience. In many cases, destination weddings cost significantly less than traditional weddings as well.  I highly recommend any bride-to-be and groom to take the time to investigate these options with Apple Vacations.

Here are my Top 5 Reasons to plan the Destination Wedding:

  1. Dream Location that’s Exotic & Fabulous
    You can create your dream wedding at one of the most stunning and luxurious resorts in the Caribbean or Mexico. There is no more beautiful, romantic or memorable setting to sanctify your life together. The first step is deciding where your dream wedding will be. Apple Vacations can help with the rest.
  2. Deeply Unique & Unforgettable
    Saying “I do” at a world-class resort on white sand beaches fronting turquoise waters is a little more than a reception at the same home town spots. A destination wedding provides a couple with a romantic setting unlike any other that is intimate and memorable.  Think ocean views, beautiful sunsets, and being under moonlit skies.
  3. Cost Effective
    You may have realized the time, effort and expense of planning a wedding and Continue reading →

Traveling with a Toddler

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My son in the cockpit with the USA3000 Airlines captain.

My son in the cockpit with the USA3000 Airlines captain.

Since I work so much, and have that “mommy guilt” complex, when I go away I always take my son. Honestly, since so many of the resorts have great kids clubs that he loves, it is truly a vacation for all of us.  Here are my top travel tips for traveling with a little one.

  1. The airplane ride. If you plan to bring a car seat on the plane ensure it is FAA approved. It says it on the seat. Otherwise they will take it from you as you get on the plane and / or put it in the overhead bin.
  2. Entertainment. I am amazed when I look around the plane and see unruly children who have nothing to entertain them. My son, since he pays for a seat, is entitled to a carry on. We always bring a backpack of items to amuse him on a flight and the ride to the hotel. I invested in a small DVD player. We also bring an assortment of small books, crayons, coloring books, small trucks or action figures travel well.
  3. We bring small juice boxes (keep an eye on the ounces to get thru security) but we bring the small “Juicy Juice” boxes and if they are for a toddler (4 and under) they get through security just fine. Also some small snacks that the child is familiar with.
  4. I also always bring lollypops. The sucking motion helps their ears while landing. I usually bring ring pops because they are also entertaining. I give it to my son about a half an hour before we land. Now he knows when he gets ring pop, we are almost there. Continue reading →

SuperSale!

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supersale1It’s Apple Vacations SuperSale! What does this mean? It means we are offering the biggest savings for the winter season! We have worked with many key hotels in Mexico, The Caribbean and Hawaii to get GREAT new rates!

Winter is high season and sometimes it is a shock comparing fall season to winter, but not this year!

Some tips on getting the best price during our SuperSale: avoid Holidays, check midweek departures and look at January departures (especially early in the month).

Look at this great deal: 3 nights at the Riu Palace Punta Cana which is a 5 GOLDEN APPLE PLUS Resort! 3 nights starts from $699.99 and includes roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations for 3 nights and all meals, drinks & tips! RIU Palace is a luxury beachfront hotel!

This price is available from many cities including Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and St. Louis for January departures.

Ask an Agent or log on to www.applevacations.com and click “SuperSale” to see more great deals and rates from your departure city.

A great trip to Punta Cana – all within the budget.

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naturaJust because you need to stick to a budget, does not mean you have to sacrifice! I colleague of mine wanted to surprise a friend with a long weekend in the Caribbean. She had a specific budget to stick to and wanted to make it work. I searched around and found 3 nights in Punta Cana at Natura Park for less than $1,000.00 for two people (from Philly). When we added the taxes on it came right in at the budget. They just got back and gave me a review.

Punta Cana was a beautiful Island with friendly people. The Apple Vacations folks could not be nicer or more professional. We were very pleased. The hotel was nice. I wasn’t expecting much since the rate was so good, but we were pleasantly surprised. We booked our tours from the Apple desk so I didn’t worry about that. My room was clean and spacious and our A/C and plumbing were working just fine. The beach was fabulous! It’s in a natural setting next to a nature reserve, something the other hotels don’t have since they are all in a row. I would go back!

The Shore Without The Chores

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swotcPinching pennies, but still want a GREAT family vacation this summer? Well it is that time of the year to start thinking about what we like to call “The Shore Without The Chores”.  Do the math and you will see that a week in Mexico or The Caribbean can cost less, much less, than a week at the shore!  And, there is no cooking, no cleaning, no laundry, no beds to make, no food shopping – just relax and have some fun!

A week at “the shore,” “the beach,” “The Hamptons,” or “down the ocean”  (whatever you call it in your area) …. is a rite of passage each summer, especially for East Coasters.  However, in this economy Apple Vacations encourages you to consider this alternative. Spending your summer vacation in Mexico or the Caribbean will not only save you money – it will also save you time.  Time you can then spend with the family. Continue reading →