Yes, it is cold...so cold in fact, that sometimes I think that my eyeballs might freeze solid while I walk to the bus stop in the morning, and if you are like me, it is about now that we begin to imagine our winter getaway to some tropical, or at this point even moderate, location. If you are thinking about making your escape, or better yet, are planning a destination event, there are tons of opportunities to let your creative spirit shine, while entertaining your guests against a beautiful backdrop. From Scotland to Jamaica, there is something for everyone and every occasion-often at wonderfully affordable prices. No matter your motivation, the options are virtually limitless. Here, in short order are some of the highlights:
If it is cold cocktails on a hot beach that you desire, try The Somerset of Turks and Caicos Islands. This pristine resort is pure paradise. Hailed one of the ten best beaches in the world, this Carribean destination is sure to tickle your fancy. Just reading their website description has me surfing the web for fares:
"A place where spacious rooms and stylish suites linger at the edge of a turquoise sea, and the stars are closer than you ever imagined. We invite you to bring your playful side to The Somerset, where luxury and indulgence meet whimsy and surprise and every day offers a new opportunity to be enchanted."
...um, yeah. I'm going.
If you would prefer to do as little as possible, then try the Half Moon Resort in Jamaica. This luxury hotel, located on a two mile stretch of beach on Montego Bay, boasts an 18-hole golf course, yoga pavilions, and a lagoon with trained dolphins. Half Moon goes so far as to promise that the experience they provide is sure to become part of your soul. Now, that might be a tad dramatic, but they had me at "Sandy crescent beaches dotted with palms, white washed cottages surrounded by fragrant gardens. A world of leisure in an oasis of calm."
Add this to the "most definitely" column on my to-do list.
If you seek something more rustic or simply love the grandeur provided by a mountainous landscape, try Arrabelle at Vail Square in Vail, CO. Being that the high and low seasons are switched here (summer is their off season), prices decrease as the temperature rises. Arrabelle, a relatively new, luxury hotel, nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, offers exceptional accomodations, supreme ammenities and timeless elegance. Additionally, the resort offers a green wedding option with locally grown, organic food and fuel-efficient transportation (gotta love that).
If you prefer to go Euro, there are a number of unique, albeit easily accessible, venues including, but not limited to an Italian farmhouse or villa set amongst the rolling hills of Tuscany or the Glamis Castle in Scotland where the marriage regulations are comparatively limited.
So let your imagination run wild; why not, right? What is a little dip in the savings account when you have something like this to look forward to. A week away may be worth more than you know.
For more ideas, visit this season's edition of New York Wedding Week online.
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