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FAM trip to Little Dix Bay (Virgin Gorda) + Jumby Bay (Antigua)

I'm out of control excited about my next FAM trip to Rosewood Hotel's properties in Virgin Gorda and Antigua. Both properties I'll be visiting are super private, luxury resorts and I am fully prepared to make believe like I am of royal lineage for 5 days.

Here's info on both resorts:


Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda
Just beyond a colorful barrier reef, lapped by gentle blue waters, lies Rosewood Little Dix Bay® - a truly authentic destination, tamed for sophisticated tastes. The timeless boutique resort on Virgin Gorda offers tranquility found nowhere else in the Caribbean. Little Dix rewards its discerning guests with an instantaneous retreat from their fast-paced lives - an unmatched Caribbean vacation getaway offering fine dining, an award-winning spa, luxury villas and beachfront rooms and suites.

Jumby Bay, private island off Antigua
Set on a 300-acre private Caribbean island, Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort casts a spell of serene enchantment. Nestled two miles off the coast of Antigua, the exclusive resort is a naturalist's haven noted for its lush landscape, stately palm trees and three superb, white sand beaches. A secluded hideaway accessible only by boat, the luxury resort is known worldwide for providing discerning travelers with world-class service and distinguished amenities.

THE ITINERARY! 

Monday, 23 April
    
2:00pm   Lunch at Beach Grill 
Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the resort; snorkeling, swimming, tennis, kayaks etc
4.30pm – 5.30pm Complimentary Afternoon Tea is served on the Pavilion Terrace
6.30pm – 7.30pm Managing Director’s Cocktail Party – Activities Room
7pm   Dinner at the Pavilion, Grand Island Buffet
   
Tuesday, 24 April

7.00am – 8.00am ‘Early Risers’ Tea/Coffee/Pastries at Beach Grill and Pavilion Terrace
8:00am -10.30am Breakfast at Leisure  at Pavilion Restaurant
10:00am – 11:00am Site Tour of Rosewood Little Dix Bay with Nicole Stevens 
12.30pm Lunch – Beach Grill
2.30pm Tour of Beach Drop Beaches
3.30pm Return from Tour
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Complimentary Afternoon Tea is served on the Pavilion Terrace
5.45pm The Spa - Spa Treatments
7:30 pm Please meet by the “Big Tree” to be escorted to a surprise location for Champagne sunset followed by dinner with Nuria Candel, Duncan Hogarth, Domingo Velasco


Wednesday, 25 April
7.00 am  “Early Risers Breakfast” Coffee/Tea/Pastries at Pavilion and Beach Grill
8:00 am -10:15am Breakfast at Leisure at Pavilion Restaurant
10:15am Depart for charter flight to Jumby Bay



Thursday, 26 April  - Friday, 27 April 
Okay I don't know what happens when we get to Jumby Bay. I'm assuming more excellence and not believing where I am/jumping on bed (Jumby Bay, pretend you didn't read that part) but whatever is in store I'm there until Friday!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
Thank you so much Rosewood Hotel for selecting me as one of the select few planners to share this experience and spread the good word! Extra special thank you to my hosts at Little Dix Bay and Jumby Bay!

Hosts:
Mr Duncan Hogarth  Managing Director
Mr Domingo Velasco Director of Marketing 
Ms Nicole Stevens  Sales Manager
Ms Nuria Candel Group Sales Manager
Ms Dale George Group and Events 

In about 1 week I will be a pro on these two properties so line up to talk destination weddings!

VIP Planner guest on "The Knot Live"

 

 

 Watch me on The Knot Live! On this episode I talk about: 

- the new Over the Top

- cultural cool

- shopping your own stuff

- blue, the it color

- anti-banquet, dinner party style decor

FAM trip to Portofino, Italy

Off to another FAM trip and this time to the beautiful coastal town of Italy, Portofino, truly the home of La Dolce Vita! Thank you SposiamoVi for inviting me to attend!

Check out my schedule for the trip:

30th March 2012
By 6:00 pm - Check in  Excelsior Palace Hotel situated in Rapallo
7:00 pm - welcome cocktail and presentation of the event
8:30 pm -  Welcome dinner at the Hotel 
Dress code: smart casual

31st March 2012
7:00 am to 9:00 am - Breakfast
9:30 am - Appointments with local vendors
1:00 pm - Business lunch
2:00 pm - Afternoon meeting session
7:15 pm  - Gala cocktail and dinner in Portofino hosted by SposiamoVi
"In this occasion you will experience a special evening in Portofino’s Piazzetta, one
of the most known scenario of La Dolce Vita of the 50’s."
Dress code: Dolce Vita attire

1st April 2012 7:00 am to 8:30 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - Appointments with local vendors
12:30 pm - End of the business appointment/Lunch
1:00 pm - Free time to explore Portofino!

Looking forward to rubbing gomiti with the top international wedding planners:

UK
James Lord - Love&Lord – www.loveandlord.com
Andrew Wolmark – Quintessentially Events - www.quintessentiallyevents.com
Raffaella Alflatt – Wed In Italy - www.wedinitaly.co.uk
   
MID-EUROPE
Sara E. Pua - Exclusive Weddings  - www.exclusive-weddings.ch
Evelyne Schärer (Chairwoman of  VUSH - Svizzera) Your Perfect Day -
www.yourperfectday.ch
Sabine Greiff – Agentur Traumhochzeit - www.agentur-traumhochzeit.de
Anya Goretski – Event 360 Grad - www.event360grad.de
Ingeborg Birgit Bergakker - Seeds of Love  -
www.seedsoflove.nl      www.exquisitegayweddings.nl       www.bridalfairs.nl
Christine Göhner - Agentur Event's of MWD  -  www.thats-wedding.de

RUSSIA
Marina Grishko – Event Boutique of Marina Grishko - grishko.org
Mikhail Semenon – Op-position – www.op-positio.ru
Tereza Borodina – WhiteChoco – www.whitechoco.ru

USA
Lisa Light – Destination Bride – www.lisalightltd.com - www.destinationbride.com
Annie Lee – Daugher of Design - www.daughterofdesign.com
Bonnie Marie – My Weddings and More – www.myweddingsandmore.com
Ashley Baber - Ashley Baber Weddings - www.ashleybaberweddings.com
Kristin Lynn Alexander – Beth Helmstetter - www.bethhelmstetter.com
Cassandre Snyder – www.cassandresnyder.com
Krista Njapa – C&G Weddings – www.candgweddings.com
Angela Young Proffitt – Elegant Weddings by Angela – www.angelaproffitt.com
Amy Rubins – Fete Perfection – www.feteperfection.com
Preeti Nanvaan – Preeti Exclusive Creations – www.preetiexclusive.com

DUBAI
Sarah Jane Feyling -  Couture Events – www.coutureevents.ae

INDIA
Sudha Khanna – Gurleen M Puri - www.gurleenmpuri.com

SINGAPORE
Jonathan Goh – Wedding Acts – www.weddingacts.

AUSTRALIA
Katherine Apostolidis - Events by Nightingales  - www.theweddingplanner.com.au
Paola Bamonte – Marry Me Abroad – www.marrymeabroad.com

Chelsea and Will in The Knot NYC, Spring/Summer 2012

 

Chelsea and Will's Pratt House wedding featured in the The Knot's Spring/Summer 2012 NYC Magazine! I know I say this about nearly everyone but really Chelsea and Will are one of my favorite couples ever! Their wedding was so classic and sweet!

My absolute favorite were the mahjong tiles that served as escort cards. Each were engraved with the person's name and table number and displayed with real mahjong tiles. This was a fantastic, fresh, creative way to incorporate Will's culture and background into the NYC UES wedding!

Spread the love - Love Knot Ring!

LOVE KNOT - $88.00 USD

I wear one of these Guenevere Rodriguez Love Knot rings at all times! And get complimented on it at all times!

I ran into Guenevere Rodriguez along Prince and Mulberry streets years ago and instantly fell in love with her style and philosophy.

In her own words:

I Prayed for a Ring to come thru Me and this is what I got, The Love Knot Ring. I make them with Intentions to Open Your Heart to draw Love to You, from Yourself and Others. 

 

It's the perfect bridesmaid gift. Purchase them in advance and be sure to wear it around for a few days before gifting it. By doing this you will transfer your love and energy to whomever you gift it upon! It's a beautiful ring and sentiment!

 

Get it here:  Guenevere Rodriguez website 

 

or 

 

you can find her at the Prince Street Market