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Surf Lessons in Waikiki for your Simplicity Life Travel honeymoon registry

Simplicity Life Travel — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:40:52 +0000

So I finally had the opportunity to fulfill a much anticipated “to do in my lifetime” bucket list item… SURF lessons!!!!

And yes, that is ME — standing up on a surf board. Ok the waves are small and ok it’s a big wide HUGE “beginner board” but I’m doing it! I’m surfing!!

The lessons were a blast – so non-threatening and so easy. Basically you get about a 5 minute briefing on the sand and then boom, you’re in the water. The instructor is always with you, helping push you onto the wave at the right time, and then yelling at you when exactly to stand up. This is where my years of gymnastics training came in — balance by looking up at the beach instead of down at my feet (just like on the balance beam – only there was no beach then!)

I had so much fun I rented a board by myself the next day (I renamed the beginner board to “evolving surfer chick” board) and I would like the record to show that I got up on the board many times BY MYSELF! No push from the instructor on to the wave, no one telling me when and how to stand.

I highly recommend SURF lessons for all – especially in Waikiki. It’s so “gentle” – not scary at all. There are kiosks up and down the beach and you can walk up to any one at any time and sign up for a lesson then and there. Group classes where I went (up to 5) were $40 for a 1 hour class. Semi-private (2 people) was $60 / hour. And really, an hour was enough. It’s hard work when you’re not in shape!

You can also just rent a surfboard — $15/hour for a better “evolving surfer chick” board.

Put “SURF lessons” on your Simplicity Life Travel honeymoon registry — then you too can have a cool photo to post on your FB page and your blog page and share with all of your friends!!

Win a 5 day / 4 night honeymoon at the stunning CHAA CREEK Resort in Belize!!!

Simplicity Life Travel — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:11:17 +0000

Win a 5 day / 4 night honeymoon at the stunning CHAA CREEK Resort in Belize!!!

The Lodge at Chaa Creek, Belize’s award-winning luxury eco-lodge in the jungles of Central America, is offering free 5 day all inclusive Honeymoon Vacation Packages to the lucky winners of our Belize Honeymoon Vacation Sweepstakes.

Wedged between Mexico and Guatemala on the Yucatan’s Caribbean coast, English speaking Belize is a melting pot of cultures creating a unique blend of vibrant people living in a land of endless beauty. This tiny country, steeped in Maya history and surrounded by nature’s bounty, is only a few hours’ flight away from most major North American cities.

Chaa Creek is offering the opportunity to explore the best that Belize has to offer by celebrating your honeymoon in one of our luxurious suites and villas surrounded by lush tropical gardens in the foothills of ancient Maya Mountains. Enjoy a bottle of fine champagne in your private Jacuzzi, share a candlelit dinner under the huge thatched canopy of our well appointed dining room, engage in numerous adventurous activities within our 365-acre private reserve , and relax with a personalized assortment of professional treatments in our hill top Spa.

Whether you are dreaming of a romantic honeymoon vacation getaway, renewing your vows, or celebrating your anniversary, this unique honeymoon vacation package is guaranteed to create memories of something rich and timeless!

To enter the Belize Honeymoon Vacation Sweepstakes, an essay (minimum of 300 words) must be written explaining why you would want to celebrate your honeymoon in Belize and at The Lodge at Chaa Creek. The essay must be submitted via email to marketing@chaacreek.com and will be published anonymously on the Chaa Creek Travel Blog.

The Chaa Creek Team will then send you a link upon receiving your essay to access a short list of questions about Belize and Chaa Creek. All of the answers to the questions can be found on the Chaa Creek website at www.chaacreek.com. You must score a minimum of 85% in order to be entered into the final sweepstake drawing.

The Belize Honeymoon Vacation Sweepstakes closes on May 1st 2010. All qualified entries will be placed in the drawing barrel and the winning tickets for the five prizes will be drawn by the children of St Andrews Primary School and monitored by the Board of Directors of Chaa Creek Limited in the Cayo District of Belize.

Winning vacation packages accommodate two persons and are inclusive of cottage accommodation, food, transfers, tours and activities, and spa treatments.

Belize Honeymoon Vacation Package or Maya Wellness Rainforest Vacation Package

• A Four Night/Five package for two

• A 50% discounted Four Night package for two

• A 40% discounted Four Night package for two

• A 30% discounted Four Night package for two

For more information about the Belize Honeymoon Vacation, contact the property at 877-709-8708, marketing@chaacreek.com or visit the web site at www.chaacreek.com.

Disclaimer: Please note that vacation prizes are good for one year, non-transferrable, and cannot be used for existing reservations.

Creative Ideas for a Honeymoon Registry

Simplicity Life Travel — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:18:12 +0000

Learn Creative Ideas for a Honeymoon Registry

Destination (Wedding) Wednesdays November 4, 2009

Simplicity Life Travel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:23:20 +0000

Jamaica Mon! No problems Mon!

Tropical palm lined beaches, clear aquamarine waters with white sand beaches, sailing, snorkeling, gourmet ala carte dining, piano bar, beach bonfire, nightly entertainment, gorgeous sunsets, friendly service staff just waiting to accommodate your every whim…amazing rooms, handy swim up bar, top shelf liquor, outstanding beach club services, laughter, all this and great friends to enjoy it with! Does it sound like you missed out on something fun and exciting? Ya Mon…. you did!

You really need to take a look at the wonderful island of Jamaica to experience first hand the gentile hospitality of the Jamaican people and Couples Resorts. They have four properties to choice from all with their unique personality and style but yet consistent first class service.

Here are our top 10 reasons we love Jamaica and Couples resorts:

1. They speak English Mon!

2. You can drink the water without getting Montezuma’s revenge! A big plus if you don’t want to spend your trip on the porcelain thrown!!!!

3. The spirit of the Jamaican people is warm, friendly, full of personality and truly gentile. Their true desire it that you will have the best time of your life so you will return to the island over and over again.

4. The food is outstanding and the unlimited adult beverages…anyone for a Dirty Monkey? Seemed to be the adult beverage of choice for the group.

5. Every beach chair has a floatie to use and relax in the crystal blue Caribbean Sea. You will never fight for a beach chair…. there is an abundance of chairs.

6. Getting to Jamaica from most US destination is easy and won’t eat up your precious beach time.

7. It’s all included…FREE! Couples Resorts includes more activities and amenities than any other resorts on the island. Whoda thought scuba diving lesson and scuba trips would be free? 18 holes of golf…FREE. A beach party throw down that would rival the best luau in Hawaii…FREE. Sunset catamaran cruise, included. And the best of all….. no tipping!

8. Clean, Clean, Clean, the grounds and the beach were always groomed and clean and made ready for the next days beach goers.

9. Au natural beaches for those who want to step out of the box and get a full bronzed body tan. Careful not to get a burned booty…Ouch! I think I need some aloe there. No worries mon…. if stepping out of the box is not your thing, they have regular swim suit beaches. For inquiring minds, no one in our group felt brave enough to step out of the box to achieve that overall sun kissed bronzed body.

10. We have to finish with lazy afternoons and amazing sunsets…if you can’t unwind and relax here mon your top is wound far to tight…..remember that profound Jamaican wisdom…no problems mon, only situations….so therefore no worries mon!

We loved our Jamaican getaway and the warm tropical breezes, sunny smiling faces and the incredible hospitality of Couples Resorts. The only problem to contemplate is which resort to return to!

Tuesday’s Travel Tip November 3, 2009

Simplicity Life Travel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:12:02 +0000

Never ever put your valuable jewelry in your checked luggage or other small valuable items like expensive sun glasses. Valuables have a way of disappearing from checked luggage (even with luggage locks!)

Jamaica all inclusive from $429

Simplicity Life Travel — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:10:09 +0000

Click the image to see the great packages available to Jamaica – 3 nights all inclusive starting at just $429 per person!

Tuesday’s Tips

Simplicity Life Travel — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:01:22 +0000

New tips each Tuesday!

Stop surfing the net! Simplicity Life Travel has everything you need!

Every Tuesday Simplicity Life Travel is going to bring you some fun and informative honeymoon tips and tidbits that we promise will help you become a seasoned traveler who knows all the insider travel tricks!