BRIDES Magazine announced the 10 steamiest resorts in the world, giving you a perfect list of places to escape for a honeymoon or romantic getaway.  Here’s who makes the grade:

Las Ventanas al Paraíso, Los Cabos, Mexico
Hermitage Bay, Antigua, Caribbean
Jade Mountain, St. Lucia, Caribbean
Maroma Resort & Spa, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Four Seasons Hualalai, Big Island, Hawaii
Mystique, Santorini, Greece
Trisara, Phuket, Thailand
Le Tahaa Resort & Spa, Motu Tautau, French Polynesia
Viceroy Palm Springs, Palm Springs, California
Gansevoort South, Miami Beach, Florida

Full details about why these resorts were dubbed as the cream of the steamy crop, along with amenities, rates, and additional information, can be found in …read more

The Oregon wine country is getting ready to open its first luxury resort, with The Allison Inn & Spa.  The 35-acre hillside location is in Newberg, about a 45 minute drive from downtown Portland.  The ground are full of flower and herb gardens, groves of trees, and a working Pinot Noir vineyard.  You can stroll the ground by way of connecting paths.
The resort will have 85 well appointed guest rooms and suites on four levels, and all rooms will feature either a private terrace or balcony. Other special room features include a window seat (I can see myself lounging there, …read more

If you’d like a taste of old-fashioned elegance, while still enjoying a modern resort, the Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia may be just your cup of tea – in more ways than one.  The modern amenities include an 18-hole golf course, spa, rooms, day trips and tours, all balanced against the English charm of ivy-covered walls, an impressive English decor, and the traditional, and elegant, Afternoon Tea.
The Empress, now part of the Fairmont brand, opened in 1908, and although it has been through a variety of restorations, the original look remains.  It’s been a favorite of Hollywood, old and …read more

It you’re ready to get down on bended knee and pop the question to your best gal,  the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Florida is ready to work with you to make sure that your proposal is memorable and goes off just the way you planned it.  If you’re the spontaneous, “hey let’s get married” kina of guy, you can skip on by.  But if you’re a creative type, looking for a way to make the proposal a big surprise, or an over-the-top experience, LaPlaya’s Betrothal Butler is there to help.  Make it a vacation and a proposal.
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Summer is in full swing which means it’s vacation time! If you have a pet, though, you’ve got a lot of extra preparation to consider before you even pack your bags: Where will the dog stay? Who will take care of the cats? Why not take them with you!
Many hotels and resorts around the world are realizing how important pets are to their guests and have become accommodating by not only allowing supervised pets on the properties but some even go so far as to provide special outdoor areas for them as well.
My friend and fellow pet lover Alicia helped …read more