I cam accros this deciding that it would be fun to not be on a beach or on a Caye. Suddenly Maruba Resort Jungle Spa appeared on a website and instead of thinking towards a Spa Resort Vacation, it suddenly seemed the right thing to do, to choose it as a most romantic of romantic wedding destinations.

This was the way a group of friends heard a confirmed bachelor make the most pathetic of pathetic excuses about why he was suddenly picking a romantic wedding destination in the jungles of Belize, and then expecting friends to rush to his support. You would think a man of thirty eight would really have more sense.

The Maruba Resort Jungle Spa is a lovely romantic vacation destination anyway, and a lovely boutique hotel with 20 rooms in the jungle and well off the beaten track in the north of Belize in an area known as Corozal. Frankly if you are seeking a romantic wedding destination then there isn’t much doubt that getting married in this particular exotic tropical destination beats a beach wedding every day of the week.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqsSiLExJJ8 At the Maruba Resort Jungle Spa what you will get, after completing some fairly simple requirements to obtain a Marriage License in Belize, is the following. The wedding will take place under coconut palms and surrounded by beautiful coloured and perfumed tropical flowers. There will be music coming from an unknown place in the jungle, and the bride is escorted to her wedding by two local natives fanning her with palm fronds. Most romantic of all is an evening wedding under the star filled tropical sky to the accompaniment of drums, and lit by jungle torches. There will be tribal dances, exotic drinks, and superb cuisine. Maruba Resort Jungle Spa can give you a totally romantic wedding destination.

At the same time the guests will have the unique opportunity of staying in a place where the new millenium seems to have somehow missed it out. This is a spa resort vacation like no other, and from the moment you arrive you will feel the difference, with incense burning, and a rum punch in your hand you’ll be given the grand tour. With 20 accommodation units the Maruba Resort Jungle Spa is very much a boutique hotel, and of course ideal as a romantic honeymoon destination, which is why the bride and groom stayed where they were and so did their wedding party to enjoy to the full everything this amazing spa resort vacation has to offer.

It is a day spa as well as a hotel, so there are two pools, one exclusively for guests. You will find an outdoor mineral bath in the jungle part of the grounds. The swimming pool has a waterfall, just so apt for an tropical exotic vacation destination, and just the place to cool off after experiencing outings like the nearby Mayan Ruins, or zip lining the jungle canopy or tubing in caves. Superb picnics with cold boxes will accompany you, and you’ll quite simply be spoiled. The food will spoil you too, and there is even the chance to try local game. The accommodation is also amazing, but this article will now finish before too many people take a fancy to Maruba Resort Jungle Spa and turn up and maybe spoil this unspoilt place. Romantic wedding destination -- definitely. Romantic Honeymoon Destination -- absolutely. Romantic exotic tropical vacation destination that could be the best in Belize -- very much so.

Today’s couples are more educated, sophisticated, and better traveled than couples of past generations. More affluent than past marrying couples, 27% of these Generation Y couples ( children of the baby boomers and twice the numbers ) will pay for their entire wedding, and they want something different for themselves and their guests; they want to be pampered and taken seriously.

In the year 2006, nine percent of weddings in the United States were destination weddings, which is a 200% increase in the last ten years. Generation Y couples are tired of the “themed” weddings that became so prevalent and overused in the past. They want to experience different cultures and real settings rather than a “staged” wedding.

“Although women are still the primary decision makers of the wedding plans, men are more involved today than couples of the generation that preceded them, 83% of today’s couples are employed full time; they work hard (they are paying a mortgage and own one or two automobiles between them). Equally, they want to play hard; realizing that they are together rarely, they want to plan events that will bring them closer. As well, they want to create deep and meaningful memories for the family and friends. Since most couples are not getting married in the areas where they grew up, their time with family and friends is all the more precious and important to them. If they can do this in a unique or even an exotic setting, all the more enticing,” Ernst adds.

St Barthelemy, located in the French West Indies, is that exotic setting today’s bride is looking for. It is the Monte Carlo of the Caribbean, without the traffic jams but with the added advantage of flawless beaches. Shortened to Saint Barth in French and St Barts in English it is an exclusive eight square mile (21 sq km) embodiment of 24-carat French chic. It attracts millionaires on luxury yachts, movie stars and French expatriates fleeing the European winter. It is a Caribbean island where relaxation and Gallic style under a tropical sun have been refined to perfection.

Few islands worldwide, can match the unique blend of style, nature and history that is St. Barts. This tiny island has significant appeal where ‘quality’ is most certainly more important than ‘quantity’… an island far away from the normality of life, making it the perfect wedding destination.

St. Barts is surrounded with turquoise waters, situated near the northern end of the Lesser Antilles group in the French West Indies. At a distance of 200 kms from the island of Guadeloupe and 25 kms from Saint-Martin. It is a mountainous island whose only flat area is occupied by the airport’s runway. As the climate is rather dry, agriculture has never been developed, thus throughout history few slaves had ever been employed. For the most part, St. Bartians are descendants of Breton and Norman fisher folk. Many are of French and Swedish ancestry, the latter evident in their fair skin, blond hair, and blue eyes.

St. Barts’ beaches are renowned for being some of the most beautiful and pristine in the world. Many are found in small coves, which have been protected from development by strict environmentally friendly zoning. Unlike many of its neighboring Caribbean islands, it has not been overrun with prefab condos and large chain hotels. There are six 4 star hotels all featuring romance packages for the wedding or honeymoon couple. All are of single story design, some as one building and others as separate single bedroom villas. Four are located on the beach (perfect for reading-of-the-vows ceremony) the other two are high on the hills with magnificent views of the island and setting sun. Each hotel has been uniquely designed, blending into the surrounding terrain. Luxury and elegance is felt in each environment.

St. Barts features some of the best cuisine in the Caribbean. The island has over eighty restaurants featuring culinary styles ranging from classic French to Asian to West Indian.

Many of the restaurants attract gourmet chefs trained in France to oversee their kitchens. These chefs can also be reserved to serve guests in the intimate privacy of their own villa for any special event or treasured evening. Villas on the island offer breath taking views and the perfect setting for your reception, especially with your own private French chef.

Nightlife of St. Barts is diverse as well. Visitors looking for late-night pleasures can listen to live jazz at a café or dance the night away at one of the local discos or after hours clubs.

St. Barts is also a duty-free port, rated as one of the premier shopping destinations in the Caribbean. The capital Gustavia is the principal shopping area of the island. There are boutiques and emporiums for the most sophisticated shoppers, featuring luxury brands such as Cartier, Hermes, Dior to name a few. The island hosts numerous health and beauty clinics and fitness centers catering to the island’s upscale clientele.

It is important to realize that planning a wedding in a foreign country still has the usual concerns and worries of any home based event; there is the additional stress that something could go wrong in a different location. Aside from making travel reservations for the group, a couple needs to consider local legal issues. For instance, marriage in St Barts is not a legal ceremony, rather it is viewed as a spiritual ceremony. For this reason and others, travelers planning to marry in any foreign country should give serious consideration to hiring a local, home based Wedding Consultant for guidance and advice as well as an on-site Wedding Consultant at the particular destination. .The on-site Consultant will insure that the hosts of the event have all the required documentation, that every detail is planned long before arrival and that only the most competent, professional and expert wedding vendors with proper contracts will provide their services . These on-site Consultants can also provide any needed assistance if the couple chooses to bring along some of their own vendors (e.g. the photographer, floral designer, videographer, etc.). They will check that each client and guest is properly retrieved at the airport, that they are provided with the planned-for-accommodations, and that they are well rested from travel before beginning the schedule of any local tours and sightseeing prepared for in advance. Moreover, the on-site consultant can also suggest local customs that will make the wedding truly unique, one that family and friends alike will talk about for a very long time.

“Premium IV is truly one of the foremost on-site specialists. Located on St Barts they are members of AFWPI (Association for Wedding Professionals International) and JWI (June Wedding, Inc®). The management team of Premium IV is made up of three experts in service: a successful Canadian entrepreneur, an English expert in receptive tourism and a French restaurateur who have provided magnificent service in the best restaurants and hotels in France, the UK, USA, and St Barts. Additionally, the highly qualified and bilingual staff (French and English) have many years of experience in the island way of life.

They will provide the ultimate in V.I.P. services. Premium IV has brought together, under one umbrella, only the best that St Barts has to offer. With over 120 contracted partners providing approximately 450 products and services. There is virtually no request that Premium IV cannot arrange,” says International Travel Writer, Jesse Nash.

Any special event wedding, honeymoon or other special event that takes place on St. Barts is special and memorable simply due to the Island’s own enchanted ambiance and unique hospitality. The St. Barts experience is all the more enhanced when it is under the direction of a competent Consultant and Director, at home and on the Island. A Consultant or Director who leaves nothing to chance, who sees to it that not only is the St. Barts experience itself magical, but also one that will be treasured forever in the hearts and memories of the travelers. The staff of Premium IV takes the added steps of communicating with the client and/or their home-based Consultant before arrival on St. Barts so that every detail is discussed and decisions are determined and firmed up in writing. From the moment the client and guests set foot on St. Barts, they enter into a well-scripted, stress-free atmosphere in which they will be completely at ease and confident that all the planning will play out like as closely as possible to their dreams.

Options Abound In Hawaii for Beach Rentals

Your options are, perhaps, the greatest reason you should stay along the beach. Did you know that Hawaii beach accommodations come in a number of different formats? They do. For example, you can book at stay at a beachfront vacation resort, a Hawaii beach front cottage, a beachfront vacation home, a beach front vacation villa, a beachfront condo rental, and a beachfront apartment rental. This means no matter what your needs, in terms of vacation rental type and size, you should be able to find accommodations along the beach that are perfect for you!

The Ocean View Just Can’t Be Beat

As you likely already know, Hawaii beach rentals provide you with a front row seat of the ocean. This view is absolutely breathtaking. In fact, it is an experience that you will likely never forget. Many tourists come to Hawaii just for the beautiful beaches. If you are one of those vacationers, how would you feel waking up to that beauty each and everyday? As previously stated, it is an experience that you will likely never forget.

Affordable Rates For What You Receive

You will find that Hawaii beach front rentals are more than affordable for what you receive. This is just another one of the many reasons why you should give Hawaii beach rentals a close look. Yes, you will find some Hawaii beach front rentals, like a Hawaii beach house, that is out of your price range, but with a little bit of research, you should be able to find affordable accommodations.

In keeping with the cost of Hawaii beach accommodations, it is also important to remember what you are receiving. Many say that the cost of a Hawaii beach home or another beach front rental is more than worth it. This is particularly true for those who are visiting Hawaii for the first time.

A Great Experience for Everyone

Beach accommodations make for a great experience for everyone. Hawaii beach front rentals are perfect for romantic getaways. The beach and the view helps to create a romantic environment, which is perfect for traditional romantic getaways and honeymoons. With that in mind, it is also important to mention that Hawaii beach rentals and beach homes, are perfect for family vacations as well. You can give your child or children the experience of a lifetime. If they are never able to visit Hawaii again, you can know that you gave them that chance and not just any chance, a front row seat!

Conveniently Located to the Beach

Interested in spending your Hawaii vacation enjoying beach related activities, like swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, boating, fishing, or surfing, you may enjoy the convenience of Hawaii beach accommodations. These accommodations get you right next to the ocean and many of the activities it holds. When you rent a beach front home in Hawaii or another beachfront rental, you may find yourself traveling less to your destination. This can give you more time to enjoy yourself and the activities that you love.

Great Photo Opportunities

When on your next vacation in Hawaii, there is a good chance that you will bring a camera or even a camcorder with you. After all, you may want to have long lasting memories of your dream vacation. That is another one of the many reasons you should at least examine booking a stay at a beachfront rental. Hawaii and its beaches are picture perfect. These pictures are not only ones that you can use for yourself and your own personal pleasure, but they are pictures that can be shown off, with great pride, to your friends and family, for years to come.

The above mentioned reasons are just a few of the many reasons why you should at least consider staying along the beach for your next Hawaii vacation. As a reminder, Hawaii beach accommodations come in a number of different formats, including Hawaii beach front homes. Also, Hawaii is filled with beach rentals; therefore, no matter which Hawaiian Island you choose to visit, you should be able to find a rental that is perfect for your vacation needs.