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[one_half padding=”0 20px 0 0px”]  The Brando is an exquisite luxury resort on French Polynesia’s breathtakingly beautiful private atoll of Tetiaroa, just 30 miles north of Tahiti, comprised of a dozen idyllic islands surrounding a spectacular lagoon. The all-inclusive resort is a model of sustainable technology and features 35 deluxe villas each with its own private beach area and plunge pool, restaurants showcasing Polynesian and French cuisine, a luxurious Polynesian spa, a lagoon-view bar, beach bar, pool, organic garden, library, boutique, water sports, and an environmental research station with guest programs.

The Brando: Highlights

– The Brando is unique in the world in concept and scope, combining stunning environmental purity, luxury, and sustainability.

– The Brando is endeavoring to operate exclusively with renewable, non-fossil energy sources drawn from the sea, the sun, and other renewable resources, with no sacrifice to luxury and comfort.

– With innovative and pioneering technology, the goal for The Brando is to become the first new resort in the world to obtain LEED Platinum certification, the organization’s highest accolade, as new construction in the campus category.

– Tetiaroa is a special place of rare biodiversity and a natural sanctuary for birds and marine life.

– The award-winning cuisine of Guy Martin of the Michelin two-star restaurant Le Grand Véfour in Paris is featured in The Brando’s dining venues and in-room dining.

– Tetiaroa was once Marlon Brando’s personal retreat. He was passionate about preserving Tetiaroa’s cultural richness, natural beauty, and incredible biodiversity. The Brando is that dream brought to life.

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El Brando es un complejo de lujo exquisito en el atolón privado de Tetiaroa, en la Polinesia Francesa, de una belleza impresionante, a solo 30 millas al norte de Tahití, compuesto por una docena de islas idílicas que rodean una laguna espectacular. El resort que es todo incluido es un modelo de tecnología sostenible que cuenta con 35 villas de lujo, cada una con su propia área de playa privada y piscina de inmersión, restaurantes que exhiben cocina polinesia y francesa, un lujoso spa polinesio, un bar con vistas a la laguna, un bar en la playa, una piscina, huerto orgánico, biblioteca, boutique, deportes acuáticos y una estación de investigación ambiental con programas para invitados.

El Hotel ‘The Brando’: Highlights

–  El Brando es único en el mundo en concepto y alcance, y combina una asombrosa pureza ambiental, lujo y sostenibilidad.

– El Brando se esfuerza por operar exclusivamente con fuentes de energía renovables, no fósiles extraídas del mar, el sol y otros recursos renovables, sin sacrificar el lujo y la comodidad.

– Con tecnología innovadora y pionera, el objetivo de “The Brando” es convertirse en el primer resort nuevo del mundo en obtener la certificación “LEED Platinum”, el galardón más alto de la organización, como nueva construcción en la categoría de campus.

– Tetiaroa es un lugar especial de rara biodiversidad y un santuario natural para las aves y la vida marina.

– La cocina galardonada de Guy Martin, del restaurante “Le Grand Véfour de París” (dos estrellas Michelin), se ofrece en los restaurantes y en todas las habitaciones de este hotel.

– Tetiaroa fue una vez el retiro personal del gran actor Marlon Brando. Al actor le apasionaba preservar la riqueza cultural, belleza natural y la increíble biodiversidad de Tetiaroa. El Brando es ese Sueño del actor hecho realidad.

Mas información sobre este Eco-hotel, por favor visite: thebrando.com

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Couples Who Travel: The Romantic Anna Maria Island in Florida https://miamifashionspotlight.com/travels/ana-maria-island/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:52:16 +0000 http://miamifashionspotlight.org/?p=20359 [one_half padding=”0 20px 0 0″] By Mrs. Diaz. My spouse and I just returned from Anna Maria Island (AMI), where we celebrated my birthday. We’d heard a lot of beautiful things about, but despite being so close (or perhaps because of that), we decided to put it off until later. As a result, we took action and planned to visit…

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[one_half padding=”0 20px 0 0″] By Mrs. Diaz.

My spouse and I just returned from Anna Maria Island (AMI), where we celebrated my birthday. We’d heard a lot of beautiful things about, but despite being so close (or perhaps because of that), we decided to put it off until later. As a result, we took action and planned to visit this island to commemorate my “happy return of the sun.”

We were taken aback by the island’s splendor. AMI has a plethora of beaches, all of which are stunning; their waters are crystal blue, the sands are incredibly white, and the locals are kind. It’s a paradise!

In terms of cuisine, grouper is the local fish, and it is frequently featured on daily menus in many restaurants. We enjoyed eating at the “Rod and Reel Pier,” where we spotted several dolphins while waiting for our time to eat, and the “Sand Bar,” where you can eat with your feet in the sand during the sunset, which is more romantic than it sounds! We enjoyed fresh oysters at Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier and lobster at Cortez Clam Factory (nothing fancy, but a wonderful meal).

We liked “Coquina Beach” within the beaches because it has all of the amenities and a family-friendly area where you can have barbecues. I propose going to “Cruz Beach” and “Manatee Beach” during the day, and then going for a night walk down “Historic Bridge Street” to get to know the stores, have a few drinks at the bars, or look around. If you don’t want to drive or deal with parking, free trolleys are available on the island.

We stayed in Holmes Beach because we enjoy taking our morning workouts on the beach in peace. We recommend renting a house with a pool; it is a fantastic experience, and AMI has plenty of possibilities for all budgets. We recommend Haley’s Couples Retreat, if you prefer to travel to places solely for couples and are on a budget.

This is one of the places you should go as often as possible as a getaway and a terrific place to bond and have a gorgeous holiday or commemorate any prior occasion. It’s a fantastic place to visit with friends and family. Everyone should try to see the magnificence of this island at least once in their lives!

We loved this romantic island, even though we were only there for a few days, and we are looking forward to returning very soon. I promise you; this time will not be as long!

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Parejas Que Viajan: La Romántica Isla Anna María en Florida.

Por Mrs. Díaz.

Recientemente, mi esposo y yo hicimos unas pequeñas vacaciones en la bella isla de Anna María (AMI) donde celebramos mi cumpleaños. Aunque habíamos escuchado maravillas sobre esta isla y a pesar de estar a solo unas horas de Miami (o quizás por eso), siempre terminábamos dejando nuestra visita para “después.” Pero al querer celebrar mi “feliz vuelta al sol” con una experiencia inolvidable, tomamos acción hacia este increíble destino.

Al llegar a la isla, quedamos impactados por la cantidad de playas, todas con aguas azules cristalinas, arenas increíblemente blancas y lugareños muy amables. ¡Todo un paraíso!

En comidas, el “grouper” es el pescado local, por lo que aparece en el menú de muchos restaurantes. También fuimos por recomendación al restaurante “Rod & Reel Pier”, donde vimos delfines mientras esperábamos nuestro turno para almorzar, cenando luego en el “Sand Bar”, mientras observamos el impactante atardecer con los pies en la arena–super romántico y digno de recomendar a otros. Al siguiente día, caminamos por el muelle donde hicimos una parada para comer ostras frescas en “Anna Maria Oyster Bar” y cenamos langosta en el restaurante típico y muy popular, “Cortez Clam Factory.”

Nos encantó, “Coquina Beach” por sus comodidades (área para barbacoas y área para niños) y las playas “Cruz Beach” y “Manatee Beach.” Para paseos en la noche, disfrutamos a plenitud del “Historic Bridge Street” porque hay muchas tiendas, restaurantes y bares con música en vivo. Para aquellos que no les gusta conducir o perder tiempo buscando estacionamiento, la isla tiene “trolleys” como medio de transporte público, que son gratuitos.

Nos hospedamos en el área de “Holmes Beach” porque nos gustar hacer nuestros ejercicios temprano en la playa con tranquilidad. Recomendamos alquilar una casa con piscina; porque es una experiencia fantástica y la isla tiene para todos los presupuestos. Si prefieren hospedarse en lugares exclusivos para parejas, de presupuesto solidario, recomendamos “Haley’s Couples Retreat”.

AMI es uno de esos lugares que se debe visitar con frecuencia; es excelente para vacaciones inolvidables o conmemorar ocasiones especiales y divertida para visitar con amigos y familiares, por lo que todo el mundo debería intentar ver la magnificencia de esta isla ¡al menos una vez en la vida!

La isla nos atrapó por ser muy romántica y a pesar de que solo estuvimos unos días, estamos deseando volver muy pronto. Les prometo, ¡que esta vez no esperaremos tanto para regresar!

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Couples Who Travel: The Romantic Ana Maria Island in Florida
Holmes Beach at Ana Maria Island

Couples Who Travel: The Romantic Ana Maria Island in Florida

Couples Who Travel: The Romantic Ana Maria Island in Florida

Couples Who Travel: The Romantic Ana Maria Island in Florida

Couples Who Travel: The Romantic Ana Maria Island in Florida

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Check out our Top 5 Hotels at Ana Maria Island:

  1. Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club, Autograph Collection: 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL 34217-1710
  2. Anna Maria Beach Resort: 6306 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL 34217-1619
  3. Mainsail Beach Inn: 101 66th St, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL 34217-1345
  4. Bungalow Beach Resort: 2000 Gulf Dr. N, Anna Maria, Anna Maria Island, FL 34217-2232
  5. The Rod and Reel Resort: 877 N Shore Dr, Anna Maria, Anna Maria Island, FL 34216.

All of these hotels are comfortable, attractive, and offer spectacular views. They also provide first-class service and are well worth every minute spent there.

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Aquí les dejo nuestros 5 Top Hoteles at AMI:

1- Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club, Autograph Collection: 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL 34217-1710

2- Anna Maria Beach Resort: 6306 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL 34217-1619

3- Mainsail Beach Inn: 101 66th St, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL 34217-1345

4- Bungalow Beach Resort: 2000 Gulf Dr. N, Anna Maria, Anna Maria Island, FL 34217-2232

5- The Rod and Reel Resort: 877 N Shore Dr, Anna Maria, Anna Maria Island, FL 34216.

Todos estos hoteles son cómodos, atractivos y ofrecen vistas espectaculares. También brindan un servicio de primera clase y cada minuto que pasa allí vale la pena.

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Couples Who Travel: The Romantic Ana Maria Island in Florida

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Couples Travel: Paradise on earth exists and it’s called Switzerland https://miamifashionspotlight.com/vacations/couples-travel-switzerland/ https://miamifashionspotlight.com/vacations/couples-travel-switzerland/#comments Wed, 23 Oct 2019 20:34:43 +0000 http://miamifashionspotlight.org/?p=17546 [one_half padding=”0 20px 0 0″] Hello Spotlighters! I am back from my 2019 holidays totally energized, refreshed and of course super happy. That’s a definite sign of time well spent, isn’t it? I’m also happy that I’m finally ready to share every little detail with all of you too; my experience, the places I’ve seen, along with many useful tips…

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[one_half padding=”0 20px 0 0″] Hello Spotlighters! I am back from my 2019 holidays totally energized, refreshed and of course super happy. That’s a definite sign of time well spent, isn’t it? I’m also happy that I’m finally ready to share every little detail with all of you too; my experience, the places I’ve seen, along with many useful tips that ease the way not only on my specific trip to Switzerland, but for any kind of trip you would like to go with your other half!

Couple travelers are you ready? Let’s go!

WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM MY LATEST TRIP TO SWITZERLAND

YOU CAN FALL IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN

If you find yourself searching for a great way to clear your mind & soul, as well as spend some quality time with your better half, let me tell you that traveling is the ultimate answer.

I recommend traveling at least once a year to reconnect with your inner self and your loved one to maintain a balanced life and a healthy relationship. The more often you can do it the better!

To travel “there is no schedule, no date on the calendar” as one of my fav songs says. And please remember that you don’t need to be rich to enjoy beautiful places. There are destinations and solutions everywhere nowadays.

TRUE ADVENTURES NEVER COME FROM COMFORT ZONES

On this trip we decided to leave our comfort zone “at home” and become one with the destination. How? By meeting locals, interacting with every surrounding and exploring all the magic mother nature has to offer, certainly did a great job.

So, choose to go hiking to reach that spectacular lake, drive a few hours to find the little town with a lot of history behind it and talk to the person standing next to you. The outcome will thrill you!

At the end of the day adapting to “unusual” circumstances brings more satisfaction than you could ever imagine.

POSITIVE ATTITUDE IS KEY

And if you are wondering what really makes a fantastic trip, be sure it all comes from you.

Maintaining calm, smooth attitude is the key even when things don’t go as planned. These are the moments that bring couples together and make their bond stronger.

We all have moments where we get lost (even when using GPS), experience misunderstandings and other uncomfortable things, but they are part of the game when you explore foreign lands.

Laugh and look for a solution because the destination you’ve arrived by accident turns out way better than the one you were looking for in the first place.

Have an open mind to new experiences, different eating habits and cultures and you’ll be just fine!

MY BEST TIPS TO ENJOY YOUR TRIPS TO THE MAXIMUM

TIP 1: ALWAYS BE PREPARED

Being prepared is a must. Pack simple things like water, snacks, protein bars or wine and delicacies (for the romantic ones) in case you guys find a spectacular view and want to take advantage of a gorgeous sunset for example (romanticism never goes out of style).

Lost and hungry are two things nobody wants, right? So always be prepared even if you’re going to a Michelin star restaurant. It will save you time and energy.

TIP 2: HOTELS

The second thing I would recommend is downloading the Booking.com application where you can check-in from anywhere as well as find the best hotels, inns, apartments and holiday homes (for those traveling as a family) in the world. Also, excellent when you are driving to different destinations, as we did on this trip.

TIP 3: TRANSPORTATION

Last but not least, I would propose to check your transportation choices in advance. If you are going on a road trip, renting a car with Wi-Fi included instead of GPS works better.

You will have access to all the information needed straight from the web while being on the road; restaurants, attractions, tickets for parks and the most important of all, parking spots and law borders. Breaking accidentally the law in a foreign country doesn’t sound good. Does it? A little search online before crossing each border is a secure way to avoid any violations.

 

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Parejas que viajan: El paraíso existe y se llama Suiza

¡Hola mis Spotlighters!  Acabo de regresar de mis vacaciones 2019, totalmente renovada y súper feliz. Esa es una señal definitiva de tiempo bien empleado, ¿no? También estoy feliz que finalmente les tengo todo listo para compartir detalles sobre nuestra experiencia y lugares que visitamos, además de muchos consejos útiles que le facilitaran el camino no solo en este específico viaje a Suiza, sino para cualquier otro viaje que quieran hacer con su otra mitad.

Pareja de viajeros ¿están listo? ¡Vámonos!

LO QUE APRENDÍ DE MI ÚLTIMO VIAJE A SUIZA

PUEDES ENAMORARTE DE NUEVO

Si te encuentras buscando una excelente manera de despejar tu mente y tu alma, así como pasar un buen rato con tu media naranja, déjame decirte que viajar es la respuesta definitiva. Recomiendo viajar al menos una vez al año para reconectarse con su ‘yo’ interior y su ser querido– para mantener una vida equilibrada y por ende una relación saludable.

¡Cuanto más a menudo puedan hacerlo, mejor;  para viajar “no hay horario, ni fecha en el calendario” como dice una de mis canciones favoritas. Recuerden no se necesita ser rico para disfrutar de lugares hermosos. Hoy día, hay destinos y soluciones al alcance de todos, hacia todas partes del mundo.

LAS AVENTURAS VERDADERAS NUNCA VIENEN DE ZONAS DE CONFORT

En este viaje decidimos dejar nuestra zona de confort “en casa” y formar parte de nuestro lugar de destino. ¿Cómo? Conociendo a los lugareños, interactuando con los alrededores y explorando la magia que la naturaleza nos ofrece e hicimos un gran trabajo.

Nunca dejamos de escoger esa excursión subiendo la montaña para llegar a ese lago espectacular, conducir unas horas más para encontrar ese pequeño pueblo con mucha historia detrás o hablarle a las personas que encontramos en el camino y obtuvimos experiencias inolvidables. Al final del día, adaptarse a circunstancias “inusuales” les traerá más satisfacción de la que se puedan imaginar.

 ACTITUD POSITIVA ES CLAVE

Si se preguntan ¿qué es lo que realmente hace un viaje fantástico? La respuesta es simple somos nosotros mismos. Mantener una actitud calmada siempre será la clave para un viaje feliz, incluso cuando las cosas no salen como se planearon–estos son los momentos que unen a las parejas y fortalecen su vínculo. Todos tenemos momentos en que perdemos el control manejando (incluso usando el GPS), experimentamos malentendidos y situaciones incómodas, pero son parte del juego cuando se exploran tierras extranjeras.

Así que ríanse (¡pues están de vacaciones!) y busquen solución porque el destino al que se llega por accidente muchas veces resulta mejor que el que estabas buscando en primer lugar. Por eso recomiendo que vayan con la mente abierta a nuevas experiencias, diferentes culturas, dispuestos a un pequeño cambio en los hábitos alimenticios y ¡todo estara super bien!

MIS MEJORES CONSEJOS PARA DISFRUTAR TUS VIAJES AL MÁXIMO

CONSEJO 1: SIEMPRE ESTÉN PREPARADO

Estar preparado es imprescindible. Empaquen agua, refrigerios, barritas de proteínas o vino y exquisiteces en caso de que encuentren una vista espectacular y quieran aprovechar una hermosa puesta de sol (el romanticismo nunca pasa de moda). Porque encontrarse perdidos buscando un lugar turístico o un restaurante mientras se tiene hambre son dos cosas que nadie quiere—así que prepárense  cada vez que salgan incluso si van a conocer un restaurante con estrella Michelin—nunca se sabe que puede pasar en el trayecto que los retrase…o peor aún, que no lleguen a la reservación.

CONSEJO 2: HOTELES

La segunda cosa que recomendaría es descargar la aplicación de Booking.com donde pueden hacer ‘check-in’ desde cualquier lugar del mundo y encontrar los mejores hoteles, posadas, apartamentos y casas de vacaciones (para aquellos que viajan en familia). Además, es excelente cuando se conduce a diferentes destinos, como hicimos nosotros en este viaje.

CONSEJO 3: TRANSPORTE

Por último, pero no menos importante, es verificar sus opciones de transporte por adelantado. Si van a hacer un viaje por carretera, recomiendo alquilar un automóvil con Wi-Fi incluido, en lugar de GPS créanme, les funcionara mejor. Tendrán acceso a toda la información necesaria directamente desde la web mientras estén en su viaje; información como: restaurantes, atracciones, entradas para parques y lo más importante de todo, donde estacionar, así como también todo lo que deben saber sobre leyes fronterizas. Quien quiere romper accidentalmente la ley en un país extranjero, ¿verdad?  Una pequeña búsqueda en línea antes de cruzar cada frontera es una forma segura de evitar cualquier violación.

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Couples Travel: Switzerland
LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND.
Couples Travel: Switzerland
LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND.

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ROAD-TRIP TO SWITZERLAND

HOW TO GET AROUND

To enter Switzerland by driving you have to buy a Vignette (which is mandatory) that you can purchase either online or before crossing the borders. It costs $35 but some car rental agencies rent the car with the Vignette already placed. Ask the agent just to ensure it as others don’t have it included.

On this trip we decided to get to Milan to rent a car there and drive to Switzerland. A great choice if you are asking me as we greatly enjoyed the landscape views that left us stunned.

PARADISE-LIKE PLACES & ROMANTIC SPOTS YOU NEED TO SEE

LUCERNE

WHAT WE EXPLORED

Lucerne was our first stop; a city known for preserving its medieval architecture. We already knew where to park and we were ready to walk to the Old Town.

We walked from Weinmarkt to the Chapel Bridge that has become the emblem of Lucerne. The bridge features triangular paintings from 17th-century on its roof representing history events of the city.

On the way back, we entered the Jesuit Church, a catholic church designed by architects from Austria and Italy, consecrated in 1677 and completed during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. I was lucky enough to watch a beautiful wedding reception that day taking place outside which definitely fascinated us.

If you have time, walk all the way to the river until the Spreuer bridge and stop at one of the cafes on the way back. Don’t forget to visit the monument of Lion.

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VIAJE POR CARRETERA A SUIZA

COMO MANEJAR

Para ingresar a Suiza conduciendo, se debe comprar una Viñeta (que es obligatoria)—la pueden comprar en línea o antes de cruzar las fronteras en las estaciones de servicio antes de la alcabala. Cuesta $ 35, pero algunas agencias de alquiler de autos pueden rentar el auto con la viñeta ya colocada. Pídale al agente que los atienda que les garantice el carro con viñeta cuando hagan la reservación, ya que muchos no lo incluyen.

En este viaje decidimos llegar a Milán para alquilar un automóvil allí y conducir a Suiza. Una gran elección si me preguntan, ya que disfrutamos mucho las vistas de los paisajes que nos dejaron atónitos.

LUGARES PARADISIACOS QUE DEBEN VER

LUCERNA: LO QUE EXPLORAMOS

Lucerna fue nuestra primera parada; una ciudad conocida por preservar su arquitectura medieval. Ya sabíamos dónde estacionar y estábamos listos para caminar al casco antiguo. Caminamos desde Weinmarkt hasta el Puente de la Capilla que se ha convertido en el emblema de Lucerna. El puente presenta pinturas triangulares del siglo XVII en su techo que representan eventos históricos de la ciudad.

En el camino de regreso, ingresamos a la Iglesia Jesuita, una iglesia católica diseñada por arquitectos de Austria e Italia, consagrada en 1677 y completada durante los siglos XVI y XVII. Tuve la suerte de ver una bellísima recepción de boda ese día, que definitivamente nos fascinó.

Si tienen tiempo, caminen por la orilla del río hasta el puente Spreuer y deténgase en uno de los cafés en el camino de regreso. No olviden de visitar el monumento del León.

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Couples Travel: Switzerland
LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND.
Couples Travel: Switzerland
LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND.

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WHERE WE STAYED

We wanted to stay in the Interlaken area because of all the attractions around. You can find both natural beauty, shops, restaurants and even a casino.

Some suggestions to check-out:

– BEATUS Wellness- & Spa Hotel

– Grand Hotel Giessbach (Room with waterfall view)

– Lakeview Hotel (Lake view).

Remember to check the Booking.com app in advance to find a hotel that suits your budget  and make your reservation. There is always an ideal hotel for each couple and pocket.

LAUTERBRUNNEN

STAUBBACH FALLS

This waterfall is one of the 72 waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen. It was on my ‘vision board’ for many years as a place to visit with my husband in one of our upcoming trips and I was crazy excited to finally meet this town. Now, let me tell you that the real thing was far more amazing than my wildest dreams. We were literally shocked from the beauty of this waterfall and its surroundings.

The most heartwarming part was that I got to spend some time with my baby sister and her husband (which made this place even more special), who flew from Spain to meet us there. In fact, we made this whole trip a reality after their suggestion. As major travel lovers and have already been in Switzerland two years ago, we trusted their opinion without a question.

A small tip here is to arrive early to be able to easily find a quiet parking spot and climb the mountain of the Staubbach waterfall; it is a must.

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DONDE ALOJARSE

Quisimos quedarnos en el área de Interlaken debido que tiene todas las atracciones alrededor. Pueden encontrar bellezas naturales, tiendas, restaurantes e incluso casino.

Sugerencias para hospedarse:

– Hotel BEATUS Wellness- & Spa

– Grand Hotel Giessbach (Habitación con vistas a la cascada)

– Lakeview Hotel (vista al lago).

Recuerden consultar la aplicación de Booking.com con anticipación para encontrar el hotel que se adapte a su presupuesto y hacer su reserva. Siempre hay un hospedaje ideal para cada pareja y su bolsillo.

LAUTERBRUNNEN

CATARATAS DE STAUBBACH

Esta cascada es una de las 72 cascadas en Lauterbrunnen. Estuvo en mi ‘VISION BOARD’ durante muchos años como un lugar para visitar con mi esposo en uno de nuestros próximos viajes y estaba locamente emocionada de conocer finalmente este pueblo. Ahora, déjenme decirles que verlo en persona fue mucho más sorprendente de lo que me había imaginado. Estuvimos literalmente conmocionados por la belleza de esta cascada y sus alrededores.

La parte más emocionante para nosotros como pareja fue el reencuentro allí mismo con mi hermanita menor (a la que adoro) y su esposo, quienes volaron desde España para encontrarnos allí y lo que hizo que Suiza fuera aún más especial. De hecho, hicimos realidad todo este viaje por sugerencia de ellos dos que son grandes amantes de los viajes y ya habían estado en Suiza hace dos años, así que confiamos en su opinión sin ninguna duda.

Aquí les recomiendo si vienen en temporada alta, llegar temprano para poder encontrar fácilmente un lugar de estacionamiento y puedan escalar la montaña de la cascada Staubbach; ¡es un MUST!

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LAUTERBRUNNEN: CATARATAS DE STAUBBACH
STAUBBACH FALLS, LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND.
LAUTERBRUNNEN: STAUBBACH FALLS
STAUBBACH FALLS, LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND.

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TRÜMMELBACH FALLS

Another super unique and one of a kind miracle of nature in Lauterbrunnen. It is actually a series of ten waterfalls fed by glaciers within the mountain that can be accessed through a funicular tunnel (built in 1913) with stairs and lighting.

You purchase tickets at the entrance and then an employee takes you up to waterfall 6 (through a funicular). From there you are left on your own and have to climb until waterfall 10. And believe me, it’s worth the climb!

Another useful tip here is to wear appropriate shoes (something like sneakers or climbing boots for stability; forget flip-flops or sandals) because there are slippery and wet areas. You can also wear layers of clothing which can be easily removed or put on. Going down, we made the small detour to visit the falls 5 to 1 on our way back to the valley.

In the areas below you can find bathrooms, a very nice restaurant and a souvenir shop. In my opinion it is an “once in a lifetime” experience where the views and the sounds combined with lighting make you appreciate the strength of nature like anything else. Plus, it is an excellent workout. You can thank me later girls!

P.S. Remember TIP 1? Prepare a backpack with water & snacks in case you need them for a more enjoyable climbing experience.

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CATARATAS DE TRÜMMELBACH

Otro milagro de la naturaleza súper único en Lauterbrunnen. En realidad, es una serie de diez cascadas alimentadas por glaciares dentro de la montaña a las que se puede acceder a través de un túnel funicular (construido en 1913) con escaleras e iluminación.

Usted compra los boletos en la entrada y luego un empleado lo lleva a la cascada 6 (a través de un funicular) –desde allí quedan por su cuenta para subir hasta la cascada 10. Y créame, ¡vale la pena subir!

Un consejo útil aquí es usar zapatos apropiados (zapatos de deporte o botas de escalar para mayor estabilidad); olvide las chancletas (flip-flops) o sandalias) porque hay áreas resbaladizas y húmedas. También recomendaría usar outfit en capas con ropas que se puedan quitar o poner fácilmente.

Al bajar, hicimos el desvío para visitar las cataratas 5 hasta la 1 en nuestro camino de regreso al valle.

En las áreas de abajo encontraran baños, un restaurante muy agradable y una tienda de souvenirs. En mi opinión, es una experiencia “única en la vida” donde las vistas y los sonidos combinados con la iluminación te hacen apreciar la fuerza de la naturaleza como nunca. Además, es un excelente ejercicio.  ¡Chicas, me lo agradecerán después!

P.D. ¿Recuerdan el TIP 1? Prepare su mochila con agua y bocadillos en caso de que los necesite para una experiencia de escalada más agradable.

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TRÜMMELBACH FALLS
TRÜMMELBACH FALLS, LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND.
TRÜMMELBACH FALLS, LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND.
TRÜMMELBACH FALLS, LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND.

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LAKE BLAUSEE

Although it is a small lake in Switzerland located in the Kander valley on Kandergrund at 887 meters near the Kander river, it is a gorgeous place that we also chose for a sit down picnic to taste wines and cheeses from the region (we discovered later that you can also make barbecues there since the park has its own grills). Best choice of that day!

Administratively, Blausee belongs to the Bernese Oberland and has an area of ​​0.64 hectares. To enter, you must buy a ticket at the door and then choose the path you want to do: go to the restaurant, picnic on the lake or hiking.

I promise you will be impressed with the color of its waters, as it seems like a magical place of fairy tales. Even though it has a very beautiful restaurant, I would recommend to have a picnic with delicacies and wines of the region like we did. You can appreciate the beauty of the lake while you are eating on your table.

Oh, and do yourself a favor and go for the romantic ride in the little boats. You will be mesmerized!

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LAGO BLAUSEE

Aunque es un lago pequeño en Suiza ubicado en el valle de Kander en Kandergrund a 887 metros cerca del río Kander, es un lugar magnífico que elegimos en particular para hacer un picnic y degustar vinos y quesos de la región (descubrimos más tarde que también se podían hacer parrilladas allí ya que el parque tiene sus propias parrilleras (grill). ¡Fue sin duda la mejor opción de ese día!

Como les estaba contando, administrativamente, Blausee pertenece al Oberland bernés y tiene un área de 0.64 hectáreas. Para ingresar, se deben comprar los boletos en la puerta y luego elegir el camino marcado que se desea hacer: ir al restaurante, hacer un picnic en el lago o senderismo.

Les prometo quedarán impresionados con el color de sus aguas, parece un lugar mágico, como de cuentos de hadas. Aunque tiene un restaurante increíblemente hermoso, yo les recomendaría hacer un picnic con exquisiteces y vinos de la región como lo hicimos nosotros. Podrán apreciar la belleza del lago bien de cerca mientras comen en su mesa. Ah, y háganse un favor y realicen el paseo en uno de los pequeños botes. ¡Estarán como hipnotizados!

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LAKE BLAUSEE, SWITZERLAND.
LAKE BLAUSEE, SWITZERLAND.
LAKE BLAUSEE
LAKE BLAUSEE, SWITZERLAND.

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GRINDELWALD-FIRST & FIRST CLIFF WALK PRESENTED BY TISSOT

This was hands down the experience of our lives! One that as a couple we will treasure forever. Arriving very early in Grindelwald is mandatory because of the quite congested parking lot.

It’s easy to understand as the “Top of Europe- Jungfrau” is a super loved place from many tourists and when you get there you definitely see why. Patience is needed from the beginning, but it will be worth it, trust me.

You can buy tickets at the entrance and decide in which station you want to get off depending on the activity you want to do: Guys, you have to do the experience “First Cliff Walk by Tissot” and climb the vertiginous heights from the West side of the first summit until you reach the observation deck. The terrace rises 45 meters towards the void.

If being on top of the world is something you dreamed many times in your life, get ready, because the views of the mountain slopes, the valley, the rocks and their layers are unbelievable and will surely make you feel like it.

A great idea is to have lunch at the restaurant enjoying the breathtaking views located up there, but we did it the other way around. We ate at the restaurant that was at the entrance of the climb and went hiking to Lake Bachalpsee.

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GRINDELWALD-FIRST & FIRST CLIFF WALK PRESENTADO POR TISSOT

¡Esto fue sin duda la experiencia de nuestras vidas! Una que como pareja atesoraremos por muchos años venideros. Aquí lleguen muy temprano a Grindelwald, esto se los recomiendo debido a que el estacionamiento es bastante congestionado y para que ahorren tiempo.

Es fácil de entender, ya que el “Top of Europe- Jungfrau,” es un lugar muy popular por muchos turistas–cuando lleguen allí se darán cuenta por qué. Así que necesitaran un poco de paciencia  pero valdrá la pena, confíen en mí.

Se pueden comprar los boletos en la entrada (o por la web) y decidir en qué estación quieren bajarse dependiendo de la actividad que quieran hacer—Aquí les digo que tienen que hacer la experiencia “First Cliff Walk by Tissot” y subir las vertiginosas alturas desde el lado oeste de la primera cumbre hasta llegar a la plataforma de observación. La terraza se eleva 45 metros hacia el vacío.

Si estar en la cima del mundo es algo que soñaron alguna vez en sus vidas, prepárense, porque las vistas de las laderas de las montañas, el valle, las rocas y sus capas son increíbles y seguramente les hará sentir así.

Una gran idea es almorzar en el restaurante que está al lado de la estación y disfrutaran de las impresionantes vistas ubicadas desde allí. Aunque les cuento que nosotros comimos en el restaurante que estaba en la entrada de la escalada porque queríamos hacer el senderismo hasta el lago Bachalpsee, después que hicieramos  el “First Cliff Walk by Tissot” y fue una sabia decisión.

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First Walk By Tissot, Switzerland
FIRST CLIFF WALK PRESENTED BY TISSOT, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND.
First Walk By Tissot, Switzerland
FIRST CLIFF WALK PRESENTED BY TISSOT, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND.
GRINDELWALD-FIRST, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND.
GRINDELWALD-FIRST, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND.
GRINDELWALD-FIRST, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND.
GRINDELWALD-FIRST, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND.

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LAKE BACHALPSEE

This lake on Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland is located at a height of 2,265 meters and has become one of the most popular walks among tourists and locals. The walk is 90 minutes, but the uphill was only 20 minutes; then it goes up, but more leveled.

There is no cafeteria when you get there; so, again bring your water and snacks! Don’t worry! There are bathrooms, although quite basic.

The views are stunning and will make the perfect background for awesome Instagram pictures. The landscape is magnificent, since the lake reflects the mountains and I can’t imagine how beautiful it will be during Winter with snow. It must be a spectacle.

Despite we wanted to experience the “Fly like an Eagle” attraction and throw the four of us together in the gigantic eagle from Schreckfeld to First (72 km/h), sadly it was already closed when we got off from Bachalpsee.

When on vacation, do something fun & adventurous; I can’t recommend it enough. This experience remains in our “bucket list” for another trip to Switzerland for sure.

 

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LAGO BACHALPSEE

Este lago en Grindelwald, en el Oberland bernés, se encuentra a una altura de 2.265 metros y se ha convertido en el lugar favorito de muchos  senderistas entre turistas y lugareños. La caminata es de 90 minutos, pero la subida empinada fue solo 20 minutos; luego, aunque sube, es más nivelada.

No hay cafetería cuando llegas allí; así que, de nuevo, ¡traigan agua y bocadillos! No se preocupen que baños si hay, aunque bastante básicos.

Las vistas de Bachalpsee son impresionantes y serán el fondo perfecto para esas impactantes fotos de Instagram. El paisaje es magnífico, ya que el lago refleja totalmente las montañas—me lo puedo imaginar cómo será durante el invierno con nieve, ¡todo un espectáculo!

A pesar de que queríamos experimentar la atracción “Volar como un águila” y arrojarnos a los cuatro juntos en el águila gigantesca de Schreckfeld a First (72 km / h), lamentablemente ya estaba cerrada cuando salimos de Bachalpsee –pero igual se los recomiendo (recuerden en vacaciones hay que ser aventureros y este es algo sin igual). En cuanto a nosotros dos, esta experiencia permanecerá en nuestra “lista de deseos” para otro viaje venidero a Suiza que ahora tengo la excusa perfecta para hacer.

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LAKE BACHALPSEE, SWITZERLAND.
LAKE BACHALPSEE, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND.

 

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GRUYÈRES

We could not leave Switzerland without seeing the medieval village Gruyères (in the Gruyère district in the canton of Friborg); an important place in the upper valley of the Saane / Sarine river and the land where Gruyère cheese was created. It is located on the top of an 82-meter-high hill overlooking the Saane Valley and Lake Gruyère.

We went on a Sunday and it was market day, so we couldn’t appreciate the medieval architecture of the place at its best, but we still stumbled upon many interesting exhibitions of art, jewelry and curiosities.

We ended up trying the famous fondue in the restaurant “Chalet de Gruyères” and the typical double cream dessert with raspberries (even though, we are not fans of creams, but we just had to taste it).

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GRUYÈRES

No podíamos irnos de Suiza sin ver el pueblo medieval de Gruyères (en el distrito de Gruyère, en el cantón de Friburgo); un lugar importante en el valle superior del río Saane / Sarine y la tierra donde se creó el queso Gruyère. Se encuentra en la cima de una colina de 82 metros de altura que domina el valle de Saane y el lago Gruyère.

Fuimos un domingo y era día de mercado, por lo que no pudimos apreciar la arquitectura medieval del lugar en su mejor momento, pero, aun así, nos topamos con muchas exposiciones interesantes de arte, joyas y curiosidades.

Terminamos probando la famosa fondue en el restaurante “Chalet de Gruyères” y el típico postre de crema doble con frambuesas (aunque no somos fanáticos de las cremas, pero había que probarlo).

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GRUYÈRES, SWITZERLAND.
GRUYÈRES, SWITZERLAND.

 

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RHINE FALLS

We went back to Switzerland returning from the wine route we made to French Alsace (which I will share with you next in another article linked) due to our desire to see the most powerful waterfall in Switzerland and Europe.

The falls are located on the Upper Rhine on the border between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zurich, between the municipalities of Neuhausen Am Rheinfall and Laufen-Uhwiesen / Dachsen, next to the city of Schaffhausen, in northern Switzerland.

We arrived at Neuhausen Am Rheinfall where you must pay parking and walk down. Apart from the falls, you will also check out the views of Laufen Castle and the surrounding area. If you prefer something more exciting, I’d recommend to take the boat trip that makes different routes along the river.

You will be impressed from the power of the falls, the color of the waters and the birds that are flying around. It’s like a magical scene taken out of heaven and may I say very romantic too! Just walking by holding hands or sitting there for a bit to appreciate the greatness is priceless. Of course, there are good restaurants and souvenir shops for those who collect or want to buy gifts for their friends & family.

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CATARATAS DEL RIN (RHINE FALLS)

Regresando a Suiza después de la ruta del vino que hicimos en la Alsacia francesa (experiencia que les compartiré al final y vinculado a este artículo) tuvimos que pasar a conocer la catarata más poderosa de Suiza y Europa. Se encuentran en el Alto Rin, en la frontera entre los cantones de Schaffhausen y Zúrich, entre los municipios de Neuhausen Am Rheinfall y Laufen-Uhwiesen / Dachsen, junto a la ciudad de Schaffhausen, en el norte de Suiza.

Llegamos a Neuhausen Am Rheinfall donde se debe pagar el estacionamiento y caminar hasta el parque donde se quedarán impactados por las cataratas—desde allí también tendrán vistas del castillo de Laufen y sus alrededores. Si prefieren algo más emocionante, hagan el paseo en bote que tiene diferentes rutas a lo largo del río (para un encuentro más cercano con el Rin).

Sin lugar a duda les impresionará el poder de las cataratas, el color y sonido de las aguas hasta los pajaritos que tienen sus nidos en el entorno al río, que son muchos. Es una escena mágica como sacada del paraíso terrenal– puedo decir también que es muy romántico. Simplemente caminar tomados de la mano o sentarse allí un rato para apreciar la grandeza, es algo que no tiene precio. Por supuesto, hay buenos restaurantes y tiendas de souvenir para quienes recolectan o desean comprar regalos para sus amigos y familiares.

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RHINE FALLS, SWITZERLAND.
RHINE FALLS, SWITZERLAND.
RHINE FALLS, SWITZERLAND.
RHINE FALLS, SWITZERLAND.

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STEIN AM RHEIN

As all good things come to an end, we had to say goodbye to Switzerland. Our last stop was one of the most beautiful villages in this country ‘Stein am Rhein’ located on the west of Lake Constance (Bodensee), in the northeast of it.

This town is known for its preserved medieval half-timbered houses and painted facades, grouped around Rathausplatz in the old town. Here, you can see the Weisser Adler that still retains the oldest Renaissance mural in Switzerland, created by Thomas Schmid in 1520 and is now converted into a Hotel-Restaurant.

This picturesque little town received the first Wakker Price award for “The Association for the Protection of Swiss Heritage”. You just feel like time has stopped while walking the streets until you meet the river. Just amazing!

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STEIN AM RHEIN

Como todas las cosas buenas llegan a su fin, vino nuestra despedida de Suiza.  Y nuestra última parada quisimos que fuera uno de los pueblos más bellos de este país y es “Stein am Rhein”, ubicado al oeste del lago de Constanza (Bodensee), en el noreste de esta.

Esta ciudad es conocida por sus casas medievales conservadas con entramado de madera y fachadas pintadas, agrupadas alrededor de Rathausplatz en el casco antiguo. Aquí, pueden ver el Weisser Adler que aún conserva el mural renacentista más antiguo de Suiza, creado por Thomas Schmid en 1520 y ahora convertido en un Hotel-Restaurante.

Este pintoresco pueblo recibió el primer premio Wakker Price por “La Asociación para la Protección del Patrimonio Suizo”. Les aseguro que sentirán como si el tiempo se ha detenido caminando por las calles hasta que se encuentra uno con el río. Simplemente un viaje atrás en el tiempo, asombroso ¡verdad!

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STEIN AM RHEIN, SWITZERLAND.
STEIN AM RHEIN, SWITZERLAND.
STEIN AM RHEIN, SWITZERLAND.
STEIN AM RHEIN, SWITZERLAND.
STEIN AM RHEIN, SWITZERLAND.
STEIN AM RHEIN, SWITZERLAND.

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MY THOUGHTS

That was a trip that I’ll always remember and worth checking it out certainly. Whether you want the same exact experience as mine or craving something a bit different, book your tickets now, get out of your comfort zone, have fun, laugh and get ready for new adventures! Life is beautiful!

Keep an eye for my next article “Lovers of Alsace” where I will let you know our experience driving the French Alsace, our cozy stay and the wine route we made from Colmar, Riquewihr to Itterswiller. Stay tuned fashionistas!

More images & videos of this trip, please visit my Instagram account: @miamifashionspotlight

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MIS PENSAMIENTOS

Este fue un viaje que siempre recordaré y siempre valdrá la pena volverlo a hacer. Ya sea que deseen la misma experiencia exacta a la mía o hagan algo diferente—así que reserven sus tickets, salgan de su zona de confort, diviértanse, rían juntos a mas no poder y prepárese para nuevas aventuras. ¡La vida es bella!

Estén atento a mi próximo artículo “Amantes de la Alsacia”, donde les contaré nuestra experiencia al conducir por la Alsacia francesa, nuestra acogedora estadía rural y la ruta del vino que hicimos desde Colmar, Riquewihr hasta Itterswiller. ¡Estén atentos fashionistas porque viajar ahora también está de moda!

Mas imagenes y videos de nuestro viaje a Suiza en mi cuenta de Instagram: @miamifashionspotlight

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French Alsace
COLMAR, FRENCH ALSACE, FRANCE.  STAY TUNED FOR MY NEXT ARTICLES….
French Alsace
RIQUEWIHR, ALSACE, FRANCE. STAY TUNED FOR MY NEXT ARTICLES…

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“Take every chance you get in life because some things only happen once.”

-— Mel Robbins.

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“Aprovecha cada chance de la vida porque algunas cosas solo suceden una sola vez”.

—Mel Robbins.

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Whenever I talk about Niagara Falls, I say it is the perfect place for lovers, honeymoons, wedding anniversary celebrations, marriage proposing or to commemorate that you are happy with your partner. What can be a better achievement and motive to celebrate than the happiness of two souls who love each other?

If you are looking for a place to go on vacation this summer, or just a getaway, I recommend, to my lovebirds The Niagara Falls in Ontario in Canada, where I spent a romantic getaway with my husband in 2017, and I am dying to visit again soon.

We stayed in the ‘Marriott on the Falls’ hotel in a suite overlooking the falls, where we made our breakfast in the privacy of room very early in the morning, while we contemplated the grandeur of the “Horseshoe Falls.”

The location of the Hotel is very convenient since you can walk to all the attractions. The parking is the only problem you will have there because if you go in the car, you will spend a lot of time looking for an available parking spot because they are always full.

Besides, we prefer walking when we are on vacation, so we can discover the area better and learn more about the culture of the places we visited.

I start by recommending that you go on the boat ride the first day because it is the signature activity there, “The Hornblowers Niagara Cruise.” Also, if it’s available, buy the combo that includes two tours, day and night. It works out cheaper, and each experience is totally different—so it’s worth doing both.

Go in the morning or afternoon and take the tour of the day (The Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour), this will take you face to face with the thundering waterfalls, you will experience incredible emotions, which you will never forget!

Walk around the park, take your time to look for souvenirs and have lunch or dinner at any of the restaurants inside, and find the one that suits your budget best—all the restaurants of the park have beautiful views of the falls.

Then come back in the night to the “Fireworks Falls Cruise,” the cruise of fireworks, where they have drinks, music and you have a lot of fun, it’s almost like a big party!

Couples Travel: Niagara Falls in Canada as Summer Destination
The Niagara SkyWheel at Clifton Hill.

The next day you can go to Clifton Hill and walk around the area. I recommend visiting Niagara SkyWheel which is in the heart of Clifton Hill — it is a romantic experience, being with your better half on the top of the wheel with these amazing panoramic views. Also, you guys can have fun at the “Dinosaur Adventure Golf– Canada’s largest mini-golf attraction!

My next recommendation is having dinner at the “Queen Victoria Place Restaurant” – it offers the best local menu with ingredients from the Niagara including wines and craft beers.

Also here is my best advice; rent a car early morning and go by road to the Vineyards that are in Niagara-on-the- Lake, you must meet this charming small town. If you can try to stay one or two nights at the Prince of Wales hotel, it would be incredible.

Or at least go to the “happy hour” at the bar of this amazing hotel; you will have a great time.  We also made acquaintances there, and they recommended the Happy Hour menu to us since there is a big deal for the price and the quality of the food, which turned out to be exquisite, as well as the price– we really loved it!

There are all kinds of hotels and Bed and Breakfast accommodations to choose, pick the one that fits best your budget, but the idea is to visit “Niagara-on-the Lake” and walk its street because it’s almost like a fairy tale town!

If you are a wine lover, you should visit the vineyards there—it’s a must! Our favorite was “Konzelmann Estate Winery” because of the attention they gave us and because it is in front of the lake.

I recommend doing the tour; the price is very affordable, and the boutique has more than 30 great wines available. The place is beautiful outside; it would be perfect for making a family celebration or celebrating a birthday, even a wedding. The truth is that we were delighted with the dedication and commitment from the staff that works here with each of their visitors.

On our way back we stopped at “Niagara River Whirlpool” – a natural whirlpool that is in The Niagara Gorge coming down from Niagara Falls, we could not leave without taking pictures of this natural beauty.

There are many attractions at Niagara Falls, and it will depend on the type of couple you are:  adventurous, gourmet, romantic, etc. It’s up to you guys the things you will pick to do there, but I can tell you one thing for sure… you will come back more in love than ever!

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Cada vez que hablo sobre las Cataratas del Niágara, digo que es el lugar perfecto para los enamorados, lunas de miel, celebraciones de aniversario de bodas, propuestas de matrimonio o para conmemorar que estás feliz con tu pareja. ¿Y que podría ser mejor motivo para celebrar  la felicidad de dos almas que se aman?

Así que, si están buscando un lugar para ir de vacaciones este verano, o darte una escapadita, le recomiendo a mis tortolitos, las Cataratas del Niágara en Ontario, Canadá, donde pasé un romántico fin de semana con mi esposo en el 2017, y quedé con ganas de visitarlas de nuevo.

Nos alojamos en el hotel ‘Marriott on the Falls’ en una suite con vistas a las cataratas, donde hicimos desayuno en la intimidad de nuestra habitación muy temprano en la mañana, mientras contemplamos la grandeza de las Cataratas “Horseshoe”.

La ubicación del hotel es muy conveniente ya que se puede caminar a todas las atracciones. El estacionamiento es el único problema que tendrán allí porque si va en el automóvil, pasarán mucho tiempo buscando estacionamiento disponible porque siempre están full.

Couples Travel: Niagara Falls in Canada as Summer Destination
La vista de la habitacion.

Además, nosotros preferimos caminar cuando estamos de vacaciones, para poder descubrir mejor el área y aprender más sobre la cultura de los lugares que visitamos.

Comenzaré por recomendarles que hagan el crucero hacia las Cataratas el primer día porque es la actividad característica allí, acercarse a las cataratas en el” The Hornblowers Niagara Cruise”. Además, y si está disponible, adquieran el combo que incluye dos recorridos, día y noche. Les resultará más barato, y cada experiencia es totalmente diferente, por lo que vale la pena hacer ambas.

Vayan por la mañana o temprano en la tarde y hagan el crucero del día, este los llevará cara a cara con las tronantes cascadas que los harán experimentar increíbles emociones que nunca olvidarán. Hagan un paseíto por el parque, tómese su tiempo para comprar souvenirs y almuercen o cenen en cualquiera de los restaurantes que se encuentran allí dentro–el que mejor se adapte a su presupuesto– ya que todos los restaurantes del parque tienen hermosas vistas de las cataratas.

 

Luego, regresen por la noche al crucero de los fuegos artificiales “Fireworks Falls Cruise,” donde venden bebidas alcohólicas acompañado de una música increíble, los hará pasar una noche super divertida, ¡casi como una gran fiesta!
Al día siguiente, vayan a Clifton Hill y recorran el área. Les recomiendo visitar el parque de atracciones con la super rueda gigante “Niagara SkyWheel”, que se encuentra en el corazón de Clifton Hill; es una experiencia romántica, estar en la cima con estas increíbles vistas panorámicas. Vayan también a divertirse en el “Dinosaur Adventure Golf – ¡la atracción de minigolf más grande de Canadá!

Dinosaur Adventure Golf or Wizards’ Golf.
Dinosaur Adventure Golf or Wizards’ Golf  at Clifton Hill.

Mi siguiente recomendación es cenar en el Restaurante “Queen Victoria Place”, que ofrece el mejor menú local con ingredientes naturales del Niágara, que incluyen vinos y cervezas artesanales.

Aquí les va mi granito de arena; alquilen un auto temprano por la mañana y vaya por carretera a los viñedos que se encuentran en “Niagara-on-the- Lake”, no dejen de conocer esta pequeña y encantadora ciudad.

Si pueden traten de hospedarse una o dos noches en el hotel “Prince of Wales”, será una experiencia increíble. O al menos vayan al “Happy Hour” en el bar de este increíble hotel; la pasaran genial.

Les cuento que hicimos amistades allí, y nos recomendaron el menú del “Happy Hour”, ya que es una gran oferta por el precio y la calidad de la comida, resultando ser exquisita por un super buen precio. ¡Nos encantó!

Hay todo tipo de hoteles y alojamientos de “Bed & Breakfast” para elegir en caso que quieran precios más asequibles (hay para todos los presupuestos) pero la idea es que visiten “Niagara-on-the Lake” y recorran caminando las calles de este pueblito, parece un cuento de hadas.

Si son amante de buenos vinos, deben visitar los viñedos allí (es un Must). Nuestro favorito fue el “Konzelmann Estate Winery” debido a la atención que nos brindaron y porque está frente al lago.

Recomiendo hacer el tour de los vinos; el precio es muy solidario, y la boutique cuenta con más de 30 excelentes vinos disponibles. La parte de afuera es hermosa; perfecta para hacer una celebración familiar o celebrar un cumpleaños, incluso una boda. La verdad es que quedamos encantados con la dedicación y el compromiso del personal que trabaja allí con cada uno de sus visitantes.

En nuestro camino de regreso, nos detuvimos en el muy famoso remolino natural que se encuentra en el desfiladero del Niágara, el “Niagara River Whirlpool”; no podíamos irnos sin tomar fotografías de esta belleza natural.

En fin, hay muchas atracciones en las Cataratas del Niágara, y dependerá del tipo de pareja que ustedes sean: aventureros, gourmet, románticos, etc. Depende de ustedes las actividades que escojan para hacer allí—lo que sí les puedo decir es que regresarán ¡más enamorados que nunca!

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The Table Rock Centre. Photo Credit: Miami Fashion Spotlight
The Table Rock Welcome Centre. Photo Credit: Miami Fashion Spotlight
The Table Rock Centre.
The Table Rock Welcome Centre. Photo Credit: Miami Fashion Spotlight
Ready for The Ultimate Niagara Falls Boat Tour Experience.
Ready for The Ultimate Niagara Falls Boat Tour Experience. Photo Credit: Miami Fashion Spotlight
Doing the "Voyage Falls Boat Tour" by Hornblower Niagara Cruises.
The “Voyage Falls Boat Tour” by Hornblower Niagara Cruises (#Inthemist). Photo Credit: Miami Fashion Spotlight.
The Falls Fireworks Cruise by Hornblower Niagara Cruises. Photo Credit: Miami Fashion Spotlight
Konzelmann Estate Winery at Niagara-On-The-Lake. Photo Credit: Miami Fashion Spotlight
The Wine Tour.
The Wine Tour. Photo Credit: Miami Fashion Spotlight
The Prince of Wales Hotel at Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The Prince of Wales Hotel at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Photo Credit: Miami Fashion Spotlight
The Niagara Whirlpool
The Niagara Whirlpool. Photo Credit: Miami Fashion Spotlight


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Couples Travel: Costa Rica and its ‘Pura Vida’ for Valentine’s Day https://miamifashionspotlight.com/vacations/couples-travels-costa-rica-pura-vida/ https://miamifashionspotlight.com/vacations/couples-travels-costa-rica-pura-vida/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2019 23:21:26 +0000 http://miamifashionspotlight.org/?p=15627 [one_half padding=”0 20px 0 0″] Costa Rica reminds me of my home country Venezuela. I love Costa Rica for its beauty, rivers, mountains, and waterfalls, are just stunning. If you are looking for a romantic getaway for Valentine’s day, I highly recommend Costa Rica as romantic destination.  I am sure you and your better half will have a lovely time.…

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[one_half padding=”0 20px 0 0″] Costa Rica reminds me of my home country Venezuela. I love Costa Rica for its beauty, rivers, mountains, and waterfalls, are just stunning.

If you are looking for a romantic getaway for Valentine’s day, I highly recommend Costa Rica as romantic destination.  I am sure you and your better half will have a lovely time.

I have two great options, the first is Bahia del Sol Hotel. It’s located in front of Playa Potrero. We found it accidentally when we went to eat at the NASU restaurant in the hotel. We loved it so much that we changed our reservations to that hotel the very next day!

This beachfront boutique hotel is in Guanacaste, on Bahía del Sol beach and has a success philosophy that everything is sustainable, to contribute to the balance of nature and the community. It was wonderful to stay in an environmentally friendly hotel that provided so many luxuries.

The rooms are surrounded by exotic tropical gardens and in the center of the hotel there is a majestic pool overlooking the beach, which has a bar service with very modern facilities –it also has a Spa and free yoga classes for guests.

I recommend you stay at the suite “King Sun or Honeymoon Suite” which are most romantic choices this hotel has to offer!  Breakfast is included with the stay. You can spend the afternoon drinking champagne or piña coladas under the sun by the pool or the beach (in both places you will have a blast because the service of the hotel’s staff is extraordinary).

Get more romantic, in the sunset and dine in the “Nasu Restaurant” that is inside the hotel, like I said before, was amazing. Nasu’s international cuisine and creativity for each dish is spectacular. Our favorites dishes of course were the typical Costa Rican, but the chef added a tropical touch to all the specialties. All of this along with the open-elegant concept dining room will leave you and your Valentino more in love than ever.

Don’t forget to take a tour there are many to choose from! I personally recommend choosing a tour that includes waterfalls, horseback riding, hot springs and rope swing (for the more adventurous). Make a visit to the famous “Rincón de la Vieja” and finish your getaway with a rejuvenating mud treatment … it will be just unforgettable!

Costa Rica on the budget

The second option is easier on the budget! Who doesn’t love to save money? Rent a Villa for two a “Villas y Condominios de Guanacaste”, they are in Guanacaste, near Playa Potrero, the prices are super affordable. The villas come typically decorated with full kitchen, even though we did not use it because we walked every day to any place nearby for breakfast (my husband and I are fond of walks plus the prices are incredibly low compared to other destinations we have visited).

Each Villa has an area at the entrance with hammocks along with its barbecue area, where some guests cooked during the evenings at cocktail time.

The best thing is that you can walk to the beach, which is just across the street. The Villas also have a large pool in the center called “Sueño al mar” with all the amenities! You can rent a golf cart if you wish to ride around (but we preferred to rent a car, from the airport).

We went to the pool every afternoon after the beach, we made friends and would hang out at the pool! We love the locals and the jovial lifestyle.

Please explore around “Las Catalinas”, “Playa Penca”, and spend at least one sunset at the COCO LOCO restaurant at “Playa Flamingo” where the ceviche with plantains are delicious and fresh and drink the wonderful “Coco Loco” drink with the same name and have a great Valentine’s Day and Pura Vida!

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Costa Rica me recuerda a mi país de origen Venezuela. Adoro Costa Rica por su belleza, ríos, montañas y cascadas, son simplemente impresionantes. Si están buscando una escapada romántica para el día de San Valentín, les recomiendo Costa Rica como un destino muy romántico. Estoy segura que les gustará muchísimo–ya verán que la pasarán divino!

Tengo dos grandes opciones, la primera es el hotel Bahía del Sol. Está ubicado frente a Playa Potrero. Lo encontramos accidentalmente cuando fuimos a comer al restaurante NASU en el mismo hotel. Nos gustó tanto que cambiamos nuestras reservaciones para este hotel al día siguiente.

Este hotel boutique está frente a la playa se encuentra en Guanacaste, en la playa Bahía del Sol y tiene una filosofía muy exitosa, por cierto, donde todo es sostenible, para contribuir al equilibrio de la naturaleza y la comunidad. Es maravilloso hospedarse en un hotel respetuoso del medio ambiente que al mismo tiempo ofrezca lujosos cuartos.

Las habitaciones están rodeadas de exóticos jardines tropicales y en el centro del hotel hay una majestuosa piscina con vistas a la playa, que cuenta con un servicio de bar con instalaciones muy modernas. También cuenta con un spa y clases de yoga gratuitas para los huéspedes.

Les recomiendo que se alojen en la suite “King Sun o Honeymoon Suite”, qué son las opciones más románticas que ofrece este hotel con desayuno incluido en la tarifa.

Pasen la tarde tomando champaña o piña colada bajo el sol, en la piscina o en la playa (en ambos lugares lo pasará de maravilla porque el servicio del personal del hotel es extraordinario).

Y pónganse aún más romántico, al atardecer y tengan una deliciosa cena en el “Restaurante Nasu” que está dentro del hotel, como dije antes es excelente…

La cocina es internacional y la creatividad de cada plato de Nasu es un espectáculo. Nuestros platos favoritos, por supuesto, fueron los típicos costarricenses, pero el chef les da su toque tropical a todas las especialidades. Todo esto, junto con el concepto de comedor abierto y elegante, lo dejará a usted y a su Valentino (a) más enamorados que nunca.

¡Ah, y no se olviden de hacer uno de los tours, hay muchos para elegir! Personalmente, recomiendo elegir un tour que incluye cascadas, paseos a caballo, aguas termales y el deslizamiento en cable (para los más aventureros). Haga una visita al famoso “Rincón de la Vieja” y termine su escapada con un tratamiento rejuvenecedor de lodo … ¡ya verán que será inolvidable!

Costa Rica dentro del presupuesto

¡La segunda opción es asequible para cualquier presupuesto! ¿Y a quién no le gusta ahorrar dinero? Les recomiendo alquilar una Villa para dos personas en “Villas y Condominios de Guanacaste”, están en Guanacaste, cerca de Playa Potrero, los precios son súper accesibles.

Las villas están típicamente decoradas con una cocina equipada, aunque no las usamos porque caminábamos todos los días a cualquier lugar cercano para desayunar (a mi esposo y a mí nos encantan las caminatas; a parte que los precios son increíblemente bajos en comparación con otros destinos que hemos visitado).

Cada villa tiene un área en la entrada con hamacas junto con su área para hacer parilla o barbacoa, donde algunos invitados cocinaban durante la noche a la hora del cóctel. Lo mejor es que se puede caminar hasta la playa, que está justo al otro lado de la calle.

Las Villas también tienen una gran piscina en el centro llamada “Sueño al mar” con todas las comodidades. Pueden alquilar un carrito de golf si desean pasear por los alrededores (pero preferimos alquilar un automóvil desde el aeropuerto).

Íbamos a la piscina todas las tardes después de la playa, ya que hicimos amigos y pasábamos el rato con ellos allí en los atardeceres. Nos encantaron los lugareños y el estilo de vida jovial que tiene la gente de allá.

Les recomiendo explorar “Las Catalinas”, “Playa Penca”, y pasen al menos un atardecer en el restaurante COCO LOCO en “Playa Flamingo”, donde el ceviche con plátanos es delicioso y super fresco, y prueben la bebida signature de ellos que lleva el mismo nombre “Coco Loco”  y verán que tendrán un gran Día de San Valentín y Pura Vida!

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Couple’s Travels: Getaway at Costa Rica and its ‘Pura Vida’ for Valentine’s Day
Dining at  Bahia del Sol Hotel
Bahia del Sol Hotel.
Playa Potrero.
Bahia del Sol Hotel in Costa Rica.
Cocktail Hour at Bahia del Sol Hotel.
Nasu Restaurant.
Nasu Restaurant.
Bahia del Sol Hotel.
Our Villa at “Villas y Condominios de Guanacaste.”
Swimming Pool at Villas y Condominios de Guanacaste.
Visiting our beloved friend and celebrity chef, Jackie Salas–who has her restaurant in Costa Rica.
Sunset at Flamingo Beach in Costa Rica.
Coco Loco drink at Coco Loco Restaurant at Flamingo Beach.

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Couples Travel: Greek Islands Cruise https://miamifashionspotlight.com/vacations/greek-islands-cruise/ Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:12:43 +0000 http://miamifashionspotlight.org/?p=15026 [one_half padding=”0 20px 0 0px”] Couples Travel: Greek Islands Cruise After you reach a middle age, you begin to like cruises. Why? Because you can visit many countries and interesting places at very affordable prices. I like to get more for my money, who doesn’t?  The fact is we always wanted to do a cruise through the Greek Islands, and…

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Couples Travel: Greek Islands Cruise

After you reach a middle age, you begin to like cruises. Why? Because you can visit many countries and interesting places at very affordable prices. I like to get more for my money, who doesn’t?  The fact is we always wanted to do a cruise through the Greek Islands, and we took that vacation last year with Norwegian Cruise Line. It was a dream come true.

We embarked in Venice, where we stayed for two days at the Hilton Molino Stucky Hotel in Giudecca, a very modern hotel overlooking the canal. The hotel impressed us greatly, especially the elegant bar on the eighth floor, the “SKYLINE ROOFTOP BAR” with incredible views of the Venice skyline, from the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco–where we started the celebration of our wedding anniversary with good wine and exquisite appetizers.

Then the next day, we visited Piazza San Marco, where we bought souvenirs for family and friends and some Venetian murrinas for me (I am a sucker for murrinas). We walked the “Bridge of Sights” and had lunch at the “Gran Caffe Quadri” where we enjoyed live music, the orchestra was excellent! It was all accompanied by good Italian wine; closing with the traditional gondola ride through the canals, which gave us spectacular views of places from different angles—I recommend doing this ride at sunset, and you will see why.

A Heavenly Cruise!

Couples Travel: Greek Islands Cruise

 

Kotor: The next day, we were ready for our cruise! The first stop was in Kotor, a town on the coast of Montenegro. Unfortunately, the boat was delayed, and we had little time there. Even so, we made a short excursion that ended in “Kotor Old Town” — the most popular place there, where we found great souvenirs.

Corfu: The next stop was the beautiful island of Corfu. As time flies in these cruises, we decided to take the “City Sightseeing” bus to visit places of interest and then get off at places we liked. Our favorite was: The Newport Mon Repo Palace, The Kanoni and “Spianada SQ Restaurant”…ah don’t worry about the language; the people who work on these excursions speak up to eight languages.

Santorini: We wasted no time and went straight to OIA, the fascinating island that lies at the tip of Santorini in Greece. We took a boat directly from the port of FIRA where the cruise left us, and we saved much time (the island is highly visited and one of the most popular in the entire world). In OIA, we walked as much as we could to know everything, and we were fascinated by the shops, restaurants and the luxurious hotels there. Not in vain is the favorite place for many celebrities to vacation.  We took the most poetic photos of our lives with impeccable white streets and the views of the ocean with such an amazing sunset –you could see it from any place of your choosing.

We chose to have a typical Island lunch at the “218 Degree Restaurant” along with a bottle of champagne. Honestly, we wanted to stay so much longer in OIA; this is an island where we would like to come back to in the future.

Mykonos: We arrived in Mykonos early in the morning, which was magical. We walked to “Little Venice” where we had breakfast in the “Katerina’s Restaurant and Cocktail Bar” that is located almost over the water; we were able to appreciate numerous fishes from our seat; until Los Molinos (another tourist attraction) could be seen from there.

Afterward, we went shopping and walking in the beautiful little town, and we met with the “Man of honor” or  Godfather of our Weddings (Jonathan). He was on vacation in Europe and flew to Mykonos to have lunch with us in the very popular “Salparos Fish House” –the food was exquisite and what a beautiful celebration we had there with our beloved friend, better impossible …

We closed with a splash in the beach, which left us relaxed and ready for the “White party” that was at night on the boat.

Dubrovnik: Who isn’t a fan of “The Game of Thrones”? In this port, we had the opportunity to visit the infamous “King’s Landing” and tour the castle where we had lunch at the top. The view was apotheosis; it made you remember the whole series!  Even the church made you feel inspired!

On the way back to the cruise, we walked the whole area to the port, and we discovered how beautiful Dubrovnik is, with gorgeous beaches and fascinating hotels on every corner, resulting in a city we want to come back to on another vacation.

The city of Romeo and Juliet

Couples Travel: Greek Islands Cruise

Verona: As the cruise left us in Venice, we gave ourselves a fabulous gift to close our wedding anniversary and rent a car.  We drove to meet Verona, because yes, we wanted to see the place that inspired Shakespeare to write his masterpiece Romeo and Juliet. We visited the “Casa di Giulietta” and did the ritual of padlocks there with other couples, and we took a walk to the “Piazza delle Erbe” and the “Torre dei Lamberti”.

Then, we stopped for lunch at “Caffe Anselmi”—locals recommended this place as having the best lasagna and spaghetti pesto in town.  I loved that it rained, and people continued enjoying their moment … it was truly a “Dolce Far niente” for us!

Well, we did the same and walked with our umbrellas (under the rain) to the “Arena Di Verona” which looks a lot like the Roman Colosseum (they make the operas of the city there) and the imposing “Castelvecchio” bridge – to drive back to our hotel and come back the next day, early, to our beloved Miami!

Ci vediamo!

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Viajes en pareja: crucero por las islas griegas.

Una vez que alcanzas la mediana edad, te empiezan a gustar mucho los cruceros. ¿ Saben por qué? Porque se puede visitar muchos países y conocer espectaculares sitios de interés  en menos tiempo y ahorrando mucho. La cosas es que me gusta obtener más por mi dinero, ¿ y a quién no?

Mi esposo y yo, siempre quisimos hacer un crucero por las islas griegas, y finalmente pudimos tomamos esas vacaciones el año pasado con la línea de cruceros Norwegian–  y fue un sueño hecho realidad.

Les cuento que nos embarcamos en Venecia, donde pasamos dos días en el Hotel Hilton Molino Stucky en Giudecca, un hotel muy moderno que nos impresionó enormemente, especialmente el elegante bar en el octavo piso, el “SKYLINE ROOFTOP BAR”, con increíbles vistas del horizonte de Venecia, desde el Canal Giudecca hasta la Piazza San Marco. Allí comenzamos la celebración de nuestro aniversario de bodas con buen vino y exquisitos aperitivos de la región.  Al día siguiente, visitamos la “Piazza San Marco”, donde compramos souvenirs para familiares y amigos y  murrinas venecianas para mí (soy fanática de las murrinas). Caminamos por el “Puente de los Deseos” y almorzamos en el “Gran Caffé Quadri” donde disfrutamos de música en vivo, ¡la orquesta fue excelente! Todo acompañado de un  vinito italiano; cerrando con el tradicional paseo en góndola por los canales, que nos brindó vistas espectaculares de Venecia desde diferentes ángulos–recomiendo hacer este paseo al atardecer ya verán por qué.

Un Crucero Celestial

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Kotor: ¡Al día siguiente, estábamos listos para nuestro crucero! La primera parada fue en Kotor, una ciudad en la costa de Montenegro. Desafortunadamente, el barco se retrasó, y tuvimos poco tiempo allí. Aun así, hicimos una breve excursión que terminó en “Kotor Old Town”, el lugar más popular allí.

Corfú: la siguiente parada fue la hermosa isla de Corfú. Como el tiempo vuela en estos cruceros, decidimos tomar el autobús “City Sightseeing” para visitar lugares de interés y luego bajar en los lugares que nos gustaban. Nuestro favorito fue: el nuevo “Port Mon Repo Palace”, el “Kanoni” y el “Spianada SQ Restaurante”…ah y no te preocupen por el idioma; Las personas que trabajan en estas excursiones hablan hasta ocho idiomas.

Santorini: Les cuento que aquí, no perdimos tiempo y fuimos directamente a OIA, la fascinante isla que se encuentra en la punta de Santorini. Tomamos un barco directamente desde el puerto de FIRA, donde nos dejó el crucero, y ahorramos mucho tiempo (la isla es muy visitada y una de las más populares de todo el mundo). En OIA, caminamos todo lo que pudimos para conocerlo todo, quedamos encantados con las tiendas, los restaurantes y los lujosos hoteles allí. No en vano, OIA es el lugar favorito de muchas celebridades para vacacionar. Tomamos las fotos más poéticas de nuestras vidas con impecables calles blancas y las vistas del océano con una puesta de sol tan asombrosa, que se podía visualizar desde cualquier lugar que uno eligiera… Elegimos un almuerzo típico de la isla en el “Restaurante 218 Grados” junto con una botella de champán en nuestra parada a descansar… donde honestamente, no queríamos irnos; esta es una isla a la que nos gustaría volver en el futuro.

Mykonos: Llegamos a Mykonos temprano en la mañana, lo cual fue muy mágico. Caminamos hasta “Little Venice” (Pequeña Venecia) donde desayunamos en el “Katerina’s Bar” que se encuentra casi sobre el agua; Pudimos apreciar numerosos peces desde nuestro asiento; hasta Los Molinos (otra atracción turística) se podía ver desde allí. Luego, fuimos de compras y caminamos por el hermoso y pequeño pueblo, y nos reunimos con el “Padrino de bodas” (Jonathan) quien estaba de vacaciones en Europa y voló hasta Mykonos para almorzar con nosotros en el popular restaurante de mariscos “SALPAROS”. La comida fue muy exquisita y hermosa la celebración que tuvimos allí con nuestro querido amigo, mejor imposible … Cerramos con un chapuzón en la playa, lo que nos dejó relajados y listos para el “White Party” que había en la noche en el barco.

Dubrovnik: ¿Quién no es fanático de la serie “El Juego de los Tronos” (“The Game of Thrones”)? En este puerto, tuvimos la oportunidad de visitar el super famoso “King’s Landing” y recorrer todo castillo, donde terminamos almorzando en la parte superior, donde la vista es apoteósica—te hace recordar toda la serie ¡Incluso hasta la iglesia te hace sentir inspirado!

En el camino de regreso al crucero, caminamos por toda el área hasta el puerto, y descubrimos lo hermosa que es Dubrovnik, con playas espectaculares y fascinantes hoteles en cada esquina, lo que resultó en otra ciudad que agregamos a nuestro “bucket list” a la que queremos regresar en otras vacaciones.

La Ciudad de Romeo y Julieta

Couples Travel: Greek Islands Cruise

Verona: Cuando el crucero nos dejó en Venecia, nos dimos un regalo fabuloso para cerrar nuestro aniversario de bodas, por lo que alquilamos un carro. Manejamos hasta Verona; queríamos conocer el lugar que inspiró a Shakespeare para escribir su obra maestra “Romeo y Julieta”. Visitamos la “Casa di Giulietta” e hicimos el ritual de los candados allí con otras parejas, y dimos un paseo hasta la “Piazza delle Erbe” y la “Torre dei Lamberti”. Luego, nos detuvimos a almorzar en “Caffe Anselmi”: los locales nos habían recomendado este lugar por tener la mejor lasaña y espaguetis al pesto de la ciudad. Me encantó que lloviera porque la gente continuó disfrutando su dia como si nada … ¡pues, les cuento que hicimos lo mismo! Caminamos con nuestros paraguas bajo la lluvia hasta la “Arena di Verona”; que se parece mucho al Coliseo Romano (hacen las óperas de la ciudad allí) y fuimos luego bajo la lluvia aun hasta el imponente puente “Castelvecchio”, desde donde manejamos hasta nuestro hotel, para volar bien temprano a nuestro querida Miami!

Ci vediamo!

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Venice, Italy

 

Couples Travel: Greek Island Cruise

Couples Travel: Greek Island Cruise

Kotor, Montenegro: Greek Islands Cruise

Couples Travel: Greek Island Cruise

Corfu: Greek Islands Cruise

Couples Travel: Greek Island Cruise

Santorini (OIA): Greek Islands Cruise

Couples Travel: Greek Island Cruise

Mykonos: Greek Islands Cruise

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Couples Travel: Greek Island Cruise

Dubrovnik: Greek Islands Cruise

Couples Travel: Greek Island Cruise

Verona, Italy

 

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South Seas Island Resort: Captivating by Captiva Island! https://miamifashionspotlight.com/vacations/south-seas-island-resort-captivating/ Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:02:03 +0000 http://miamifashionspotlight.org/?p=5028 Another invitation has arrrived!  Yes, we were invited to South Seas Island Resort located at 5400 Plantation Road in Captiva Island, Florida. This renowned Resort has been featured in many magazines for the energizing recreational activities available to the entire family, and for being a beach retreat for couples and business groups.  We stayed in a one-bedroom villa located in…

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Another invitation has arrrived!  Yes, we were invited to South Seas Island Resort located at 5400 Plantation Road in Captiva Island, Florida. This renowned Resort has been featured in many magazines for the energizing recreational activities available to the entire family, and for being a beach retreat for couples and business groups.  We stayed in a one-bedroom villa located in the South Village, with full kitchen and private screened balcony with a peaceful and relaxing view of the bay and part of the Gulf.

 

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¡Otra invitación nos ha llegado ha llegado!  Sí, fuimos invitados a South Seas Island Resort situado en 5400 Plantation Road en la Captiva Island, Florida. Este reconocido Resort ha sido publicado en muchas revistas por las energizantes actividades recreativas que tiene para toda la familia y por ser un refugio de playa para parejas y grupos empresariales. Nos alojamos en una villa de un dormitorio ubicado en la Villa Sur, con cocina completa y balcón privado con vista a la relajante  bahía y parte del Golfo.

South Seas Island Resort: Captivating by Captiva Island!
One-bedroom Villa at South Seas Island Resort in Captiva Island. Photo credit: MFS

Our first night we had a romantic seafood dinner at the sophisticated Harbourside Bar and Grill, while we enjoyed another breathtaking view of the Yacht Harbour Marina. For desert, the restaurant’s staff surprised me with a beautifully decorated lemon pie (my favorite) singing “Happy Birthday” (yes, it was my b-day!).

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Nuestra primera noche tuvimos una romántica cena (mariscos) en el restaurante Harbourside Bar and Grill, mientras disfrutamos de la impresionante vista del Yacht Harbour Marina. De postre, el personal del restaurante me sorprendió con una tarta de limón (mi favorito) delicadamente decorada– cantando “Cumpleaño Felíz” (sí, estaba de cumple).

Harbourside Restaurtant at South Seas Island Resort in Captiva Island
South Seas Island Resort: Captivating by Captiva Island! Photo Credit: MFS

The second day, we desired to explore the island. The beach was a short walking distance and everything was so convenient. The resort provide towels, umbrellas and chaise lounges. We had cocktails and lunch at the beach. With so many shells everywhere, we had so much fun collecting them!  We noticed a lot of families, and through our questioning them about the resort we found out that extended-stay guests can enjoy the option of South Seas’ Private Homes and Condominium Rentals. Families love this option for the privacy because the beaches of South Seas are never overcrowded.

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El segundo día, deseábamos explorar la isla. La playa esta a una corta distancia caminando y todo muy conveniente. El complejo proporciona toallas, sombrillas y sillas. Disfrutamos cócteles y almuerzamos en la playa. Con tantas conchas de mar que habia por todos lados encontramos divertido colectarlas.  Nos dimos cuenta que habia gran cantidad de familias alrededor y buscando conversacion les preguntamos que tal el resort– para enteramos que los huéspedes de estadías largas pueden disfrutar de “private homes” o casas privadas  y renta de apartamentos. A las familias les encanta esta opción por la privacidad, porque las playas de South Seas nunca están abarrotadas de gente.

South Seas Island Resort: Captivating by Captiva Island!
South Seas Island Resort: Captivating by Captiva Island! Photo Credit: MFS

We came back to Harbourside where we enjoyed an amazing steak dinner, signature cocktails and carrot cake this time. There were plenty of dining and shopping options at the resort along with the on-site trolley that takes guests around the resort so they don’t even have to use a car during their stay.  The sunsets are to die for! We went to the north point to take some pictures of the sunsets and we saw several dolphins swimming along on the bay.

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Volvimos a el restaurante  “Harbourside” donde disfrutamos esta vez de una increíble cena de carnes, cócteles y pastel de zanahoria . Había suficientes opciones de restaurantes y tiendas en el complejo junto con el carrito del hotel que lleva a los visitantes por todo el complejo, así que ni siquiera tienen que utilizar su carro durante la estadia. Las puestas de sol son para morirse. Fuimos hasta el punto norte para tomar algunas fotos de ellas y vimos varios delfines nadando a lo largo de la bahía.

South Seas Island Resort: Captivating by Captiva Island!
South Seas Island Resort: Captivating by Captiva Island! Photo Credit: MFS.

We were very captivated by this amazing Island!
More information about South Seas Island Resort, please visit: www.southseas.com

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¡La verdad quedamos cautivados por esta hermosa isla!

Mas informacion sobre South Seas Island Resort, por favor visite: www.southseas.com

 

 

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Boca Raton Resort & Club: Adventure on water & sophistication on land! https://miamifashionspotlight.com/couples-travel/boca-raton-resort-club-adventure-on-water/ Tue, 01 Dec 2015 23:03:51 +0000 http://miamifashionspotlight.org/?p=5006 We are happy that we were invited by Boca Raton Resort & Club to meet its ultimate surf & golf experience. Renowned international magazines have featured this iconic hotel for its luxury accommodations, inspirational environments, and unparalleled guest services.  As our duty to inform readers, we are always writing about extra amenities and services that make a big difference in five…

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We are happy that we were invited by Boca Raton Resort & Club to meet its ultimate surf & golf experience. Renowned international magazines have featured this iconic hotel for its luxury accommodations, inspirational environments, and unparalleled guest services.  As our duty to inform readers, we are always writing about extra amenities and services that make a big difference in five star hotels, and even more important in what makes a hotel “special class”-…let’s start by saying Boca Raton Resort & Club, is a very special A-one!

Estamos contentos que fuimos invitados por Boca Raton Resort & Club para conocer lo que ellos llaman la última experiencia de surf y golf. Revistas internacionales  han publicado  muchas veces este emblemático hotel por su alojamiento de lujo, ambiente y servicios al clientes sin precedentes. Como nuestro deber es informar a los lectores, siempre nos interesa escribir sobre servicios adicionales y atenciones que hacen una gran diferencia en un hotele cinco estrellas y aún más importante en lo que hace a un hotel “clase especial” …vamos a empezar diciendo que  Boca Raton Resort & Club ¡es un A-one muy especial!
Boca Raton Resort & Club: Adventure on water & sophistication on land!
Boca Raton Resort & Club: Adventure on water & sophistication on land!

 

Water and Land: The compatibility between the elements

We let our imagination run wild and decided this time to try some of the most important amenities that this hotel offers: Surf & Golf. On the first day we took our own private surf lessons, and on the second one we played golf at the legendary golf course (ranked among Golf Digest’s “Top 75 Courses in North America”).


Dejamos volar nuestra imaginación  y decidimos esta vez probar algo diferente– tratando dos de los servicios más importantes que este hotel ofrece: Surf & Golf. El primer día tomamos nuestras propias clases privadas de surf  y el segundo jugamos golf en el legendario campo de golf (clasificado dentro de los Top 75 campos por el “Golf Digest”).

Water: One-of-a-kind surf for beginners!

Water: One-of-a-kind surf for beginners!
Photo credit: MFS.

Anxious to learn something new, we met early with surf instructor, Morgan Baer and his team of professionals at the Surf School by Billabong at the Beach Club  Believe or not, we were standing up on the board on our fourth attempt. The techniques and instructions provided by Morgan makes everything fun and easier. We recommend to beginners taking classes in groups for extra fun! The activities include: surfing, standing up, paddle boarding, surf contest and ocean awareness, among others.

This multi-sensory experience taught us something very important– balance is everything in life!


Deseosos de aprender, nos reunimos temprano con el instructor de surf, Morgan Baer y su equipo en la Escuela de Surf de Billabong en el Beach Club . Creánlo o no, nos paramos en nuestras tablas en el cuarto intento. Las técnicas proporcionadas por Morgan hacen que todo sea diversión. Recomendamos a los principiantes tomar clases en grupos para que la diversión sea extra. Las actividades incluyen: surfing, pararse, paddle, campeonato de surf y conciencia sobre el océano, entre otros.

Esta experiencia multisensorial nos enseñó algo muy importante !balance es todo en la vida!

Land: Golf Vacations!

Golf Vacations!
Photo Credit: MFS.

The next day and just a short shuttle ride from Boca Beach Club, we were ready at 8:30 AM for the 18-hole championship course. Our experience began as soon as we walked on to the beautifully maintained links with all skill levels–including a signature water feature designed by Hugh Hughes. This resort course gave us an amazing, challenging game! If you are a golf lover, we recommend this destination as an unforgettable golf getaway.


Al día siguiente y a un corto shuttle ride desde Boca Beach Club–estuvimos listos a las 8:30 a.m. para el campo de golf de 18 hoyos. Nuestra experiencia comenzó tan pronto como entramos en los muy bien cuidados links con todos los niveles de habilidad (incluyendo la  fuente de agua  diseñada por Hugh Hughes). Definitivamente, este resort course nos dió un increíble y desafiante juego.

Si usted es un amante del golf, le recomendamos este destino como una escapada de golf inolvidable.

Dine & Wine

Dine & Wine
Photo Credit: MFS

We couldn’t finish this review without sharing our fine dining experience at Lucca Restaurant. This Mediterranean style restaurant overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway with an open kitchen that serves inventive Tuscan cuisine, and the list of award-winning wines is to die for! We tried the scallops picatta served with caramelized spaghetti squash and lemon sage brown butter along with the Prosecco and the exquisite Tiramisu as desert–“Bravissimi!”

More information about Boca Raton Resort & Club, please visit: www.bocaresort.com


No podíamos terminar esta review sin compartir nuestra experiencia culinaria en Lucca Restaurant. Este restaurante de estilo mediterráneo con vistas al “Intracoastal Waterway” tiene una cocina abierta que sirve comida creativa de la Toscana y la lista de vinos ha ganado premios. Probamos las vieiras “picatta” servidas con espagueti caramelizados de calabacín y mantequilla morena al limón–tomamos Prosecco  y el exquisito tiramisú como postre – “Bravissimi”.

Mas informacion sobre Boca Raton Resort & Club, por favor visite: www.bocaresort.com

 

 

 

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1 Hotel & Homes South Beach Launches With VIP “100 at 1” Rooftop Event https://miamifashionspotlight.com/events/1-hotel-homes-south-beach-launches-with-vip-100-at-1-rooftop-event/ https://miamifashionspotlight.com/events/1-hotel-homes-south-beach-launches-with-vip-100-at-1-rooftop-event/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2015 14:43:00 +0000 http://miamifashionspotlight.org/uncategorized/1-hotel-homes-south-beach-launches-with-vip-100-at-1-rooftop-event/ 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, the highly anticipated beachfront hotel at 2341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach FL 33139, opened on Wed., March 25 with “100 at 1” event, a private rooftop event hosted by Barry Sternlicht, founder and CEO of Starwood Capital Group; Richard LeFrak, Chairman and CEO of LeFrak; and Robert Sillerman, founder of SFX Entertainment. Attendees included…

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1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, the highly anticipated beachfront hotel at 2341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach FL 33139, opened on Wed., March 25 with “100 at 1” event, a private rooftop event hosted by Barry Sternlicht, founder and CEO of Starwood Capital Group; Richard LeFrak, Chairman and CEO of LeFrak; and Robert Sillerman, founder of SFX Entertainment.

Attendees included top influencers within fashion, entertainment, media and government, including Tommy and Dee Hilfiger, Paris Hilton, DJ Bob Sinclair, DJ Paul Oakenfold, Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, nightlife impresario brothers Daniel and Derek Koch; and restaurateur/chef and Bravo television personality Tom Colicchio, proprietor of Beachcraft, 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach’s signature restaurant.

Guests gathered in style on the hotel’s expansive rooftop just in time to catch the Miami sunset, while sipping Champagne and artisan Ciroc cocktails. The Miami elite, which partied into the night, included developer Jorge Perez; art collector Marvin Ross Friedman and Adrienne bon Haes; SEE Eyewear magnates Richard and Shelley Golden; developer Jackie Soffer; couturier Oscar Carvallo; architect Kobi Karp; artist Steven Hannock; TV personality Candela Ferro and actor Khotan Fernandez; restaurateur Joey Goldman; designer Sam Robin; British socialite Poppy Archer; socialites Barbara Becker, Suzy Buckley-Woodward, Hello Campos and Marita Stravrou; model Berthil Espegren; power couples Walid and Susie Wahab, Hal Lucas and Marisa Toccin Lucas, and Michael Comras and Daniela Swaebe; and Real Housewives of Miami starlets Lisa Hochstein and Adriana De Moura with prominent husbands Dr. Lenny Hochstein and Frederic Marq, respectively.

The launch event kicked off a five-day line-up of exclusive events during Miami Music Week/Winter Music Conference 2015 sponsored by Ciroc, DeLeon Tequila, Phhhoto, VO/CO and Santera that fostered collaborations with elite music influencers, celebrities and DJs.

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South Seas Island Resort: Captivating by Captiva Island! https://miamifashionspotlight.com/family/south-seas-island-resort-captivating-by-captiva-island/ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 21:46:00 +0000 http://miamifashionspotlight.org/blog/uncategorized/south-seas-island-resort-captivating-by-captiva-island/ South Seas Island Resort: Captivating by Captiva Island!Images by Lissette Rondon. Our rating Recently, we were invited to South Seas Island Resort located at 5400 Plantation Road in Captiva Island, Florida. This renowned Resort has been featured in many international magazines for the energizing recreational activities available to the entire family, and for being a beach retreat for couples and…

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South Seas Island Resort: Captivating by Captiva Island! South Seas Island Resort: Captivating by Captiva Island!
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Recently, we were invited to South Seas Island Resort located at 5400 Plantation Road in Captiva Island, Florida. This renowned Resort has been featured in many international magazines for the energizing recreational activities available to the entire family, and for being a beach retreat for couples and business groups. 

We stayed in a one-bedroom villa located in the South Village, with full kitchen and private screened balcony with a peaceful and relaxing view of the bay and part of the Gulf.

Our first night we had a romantic seafood dinner at the sophisticated Harbourside Bar and Grill, while we enjoyed another breathtaking view of the Yacht Harbour Marina. For desert, the restaurant’s staff surprised me with a beautifully decorated lemon pie (my favorite) singing “Happy Birthday” (yes, it was my b-day!). 

One-bedroom Villa at South Seas Island Resort in Captiva Island.
One-bedroom Villa at South Seas Island Resort in Captiva Island.
Images by Lissette Rondon.

The Harbourside Restaurant at South Seas Island Resort at Captiva Island.
Harbourside Restaurtant at South Seas Island Resort in Captiva Island.
Images by Lissette Rondon.


The second day, we desired to explore the island. The beach was a short walking distance and everything was so convenient. The resort provide towels, umbrellas and chaise lounges. We had cocktails and lunch at the beach. With so many shells everywhere, we had so much fun collecting them!

We noticed a lot of families, and through our questioning them about the resort we found out that extended-stay guests can enjoy the option of South Seas’ Private Homes and Condominium Rentals. Families love this option for the privacy because the beaches of South Seas are never overcrowded.

The second day, we came back to Harbourside where we enjoyed an amazing steak dinner, signature cocktails and carrot cake this time.

There were plenty of dining and shopping options at the resort along with the on-site trolley that takes guests around the resort so they don’t even have to use a car during their stay.

The sunsets are to die for! We went to the north point to take some pictures of the sunsets and we saw several dolphins swimming along on the bay. 

South Seas Island Resort: Captivating by Captiva Island!
Images by Lissette Rondon.


We consider South Seas Island Resort to be a special place to bring your family for a lifetime of memories.


We were very captivated by this amazing Island!

More information about South Seas Island Resort, please visit: www.southseas.com

South Seas Island Resort: Captivating by Captiva Island!
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Boca Raton Resort and Club: Adventure on water and sophistication on land https://miamifashionspotlight.com/luxury-hotels-and-spas/boca-raton-resort-club-adventure-on-water-sophistication-on-land/ Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:26:00 +0000 http://miamifashionspotlight.org/blog/uncategorized/boca-raton-resort-club-adventure-on-water-sophistication-on-land/ Boca Raton Resort & Club: Surf & Golf!Image by Miami Fashion Spotlight. Recently, we were invited by Boca Raton Resort & Club to meet its ultimate surf & golf experience. Renowned international magazines have featured this iconic hotel for its luxury accommodations, inspirational environments, and unparalleled guest services.  As our duty to inform readers, we are always writing about extra…

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Boca Raton Resort & Club: Surf & Golf!
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Recently, we were invited by Boca Raton Resort & Club to meet its ultimate surf & golf experience. Renowned international magazines have featured this iconic hotel for its luxury accommodations, inspirational environments, and unparalleled guest services.

 As our duty to inform readers, we are always writing about extra amenities and services that make a big difference in five star hotels, and even more important in what makes a hotel “special class”–let’s start by saying Boca Raton Resort & Club, is a very special A-one!

Water and Land: The compatibility between the elements

 We let our imagination run wild and decided this time to try some of the most important amenities that this hotel offers: Surf & Golf. On the first day we took our own private surf lessons, and on the second one we played golf at the legendary golf course (ranked among Golf Digest’s “Top 75 Courses in North America”).

 Private surf lessons at Boca Beach Club.
 Private surf lessons at Boca Beach Club.

Water: One-of-a-kind surf for beginners!

 Anxious to learn something new, we met early with surf instructor, Morgan Baer and his team of professionals at the Surf School by Billabong at the Beach Club (Billabong is the renowned Australian surf-wear company that sponsors surf competitions around the world as well as Costa del Este Water Sports).

Believe or not, we were standing up on the board on our fourth attempt. The techniques and instructions provided by Morgan makes everything fun and easier. We recommend to beginners taking classes in groups for extra fun! The surf school also provides a Billabong lycra rash guard for each student, a customize video and photo emailed. The activities include: surfing, standing up, paddle boarding, surf contest and ocean awareness, among others.

This multi-sensory experience taught us something very important– balance is everything in life!

One-of-a-kind surf for beginners at Boca Beach Club
One-of-a-kind surf for beginners at Boca Beach Club at Boca beach Club.
Image by Miami Fashion Spotlight.

Land: Golf Vacations!

 The next day and just a short shuttle ride from Boca Beach Club, we were ready at 8:30 AM for the 18-hole championship course. Our experience began as soon as we walked on to the beautifully maintained links with all skill levels: par 71; 6,253 yards; slope – 128; 12 water hazards, including a signature water feature designed by Hugh Hughes. This resort course gave us an amazing, challenging game!

If you are a golf lover, we recommend this destination as an unforgettable golf getaway.

Golf Vacations at Boca Raton Resort & Club
Golf at Boca Raton Resort & Club.
Image by Miami Fashion Spotlight.

Dine & Wine

 We couldn’t finish this review without sharing our fine dining experience at Lucca Restaurant. This Mediterranean style restaurant overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway with an open kitchen that serves inventive Tuscan cuisine, and the list of award-winning wines is to die for!

We tried the scallops picatta served with caramelized spaghetti squash and lemon sage brown butter along with the Prosecco Lunetta and the exquisite Tiramisu as desert–“Bravissimi!”

Scallops Picatta  at Lucca Restaurant at Boca Raton Resort & Club.
Scallops Picatta  at Lucca Restaurant at Boca Raton Resort & Club.
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More information about Boca Raton Resort & Club, please visit: www.bocaresort.com




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El San Juan Resort and Casino: The Most Happening Resort in the Caribbean https://miamifashionspotlight.com/vacations/el-san-juan-resort-casino-the-most-happening-resort-in-the-caribbean/ Fri, 31 May 2013 18:22:00 +0000 http://miamifashionspotlight.org/blog/uncategorized/el-san-juan-resort-casino-the-most-happening-resort-in-the-caribbean/ El San Juan Resort & Casino. Image: Hilton Worldwide ‘El San Juan Resort & Casino’ located in the fashionable Isla Verde district in Puerto Rico, is the epicenter of San Juan’s vibrant nightlife! Just five minutes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, and 15 minutes from the Historic “Old San Juan” area, this amazing resort is one of San Juan’s…

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El San Juan Resort & Casino.
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‘El San Juan Resort & Casino’ located in the fashionable Isla Verde district in Puerto Rico, is the epicenter of San Juan’s vibrant nightlife!

Just five minutes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, and 15 minutes from the Historic “Old San Juan” area, this amazing resort is one of San Juan’s most popular gathering places.

El San Juan Resort & Casino.
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El San Juan Resort & Casino.
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By day, resort life centers around the Encanto Beach Club, offering guests a social atmosphere never before seen in Puerto Rico. The resort offers an open-air lounge of 24 canopied, double-sided daybeds along the shoreline, three private cabanas, retro-circular lounging pods, hammocks, swings and a swim-up bar, among others.

Overstuffed chaise lounges and cocoon chairs bring privacy and comfort to the indulgent poolside experience. Spacious sundecks, a grotto waterfall, two pools, a swim-up bar, three whirlpools and a variety of water sports are among the spectacular features.

El San Juan Resort & Casino.
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When the sun sets, the resort’s ornate lobby is the place to see and be seen with three popular lobby bars and the most glamorous casino, presenting blackjack, roulette, craps, coinless Las Vegas style slot machines, and large-screen televisions, in addition to an impressive list of restaurants.

With all of these impressive amenities, you can start your relaxing vacation days with morning yoga or wind down with a poolside massage, later enjoy poolside breakfast or something refreshing from the Mojito Cart, and finally when the sun goes down, you can treat yourself at the most chic and fabulous gaming spot – their casino.

El San Juan Resort & Casino.
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There is no question why El San Juan Resort & Casino is so often called “the most happening, exciting resort in the Caribbean.”

For more information on El San Juan Resort & Casino, please visit www.elsanjuanresort.com

El San Juan Resort & Casino.
Image: Hilton Worldwide
El San Juan Resort & Casino.
Image: Hilton Worldwide
El San Juan Resort & Casino.
Image: Hilton Worldwide
El San Juan Resort & Casino.
Image: Hilton Worldwide
El San Juan Resort & Casino.
Image: Hilton Worldwide
El San Juan Resort & Casino.
Image: Hilton Worldwide

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Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza at Puerto Rico has what it takes for fun and luxury comfort https://miamifashionspotlight.com/luxury-hotels-and-spas/family-vacations-conrad-san-juan-condado-plaza-at-puerto-rico-has-what-it-takes-for-fun-luxury-comfort/ Fri, 31 May 2013 17:29:00 +0000 http://miamifashionspotlight.org/blog/uncategorized/family-vacations-conrad-san-juan-condado-plaza-at-puerto-rico-has-what-it-takes-for-fun-luxury-comfort/  Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza at Puerto Rico.Image: Hilton Worldwide Ideally located on the posh Condado strip in Puerto Rico, Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza has the distinction of being the only hotel to overlook both the Atlantic Ocean and the tranquil Condado Lagoon. With 571 deluxe guest rooms, suites with private balconies offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean,…

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 Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza at Puerto Rico.
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Ideally located on the posh Condado strip in Puerto Rico, Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza has the distinction of being the only hotel to overlook both the Atlantic Ocean and the tranquil Condado Lagoon. With 571 deluxe guest rooms, suites with private balconies offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, fabulous selection of restaurants, along with the private beach and the amazing water sports complex, this hotel has the perfect combination for family vacations!

 Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza at Puerto Rico.
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This year, Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza has been offering (since March 2013) a new family program called ‘ScoutAbout,’ a program that promises interactive fun and learning for the entire family, inviting parents and their children to “scout about” on a self-guided nature and history tour in search of a variety of landmarks and local flora and fauna.



 Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza at Puerto Rico.
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By seeking out the ten “Points of Discover” hidden around the hotel and collecting “ScoutAbout” bands, the winners can earn their spot on the ‘ScoutAbout’ Wall of Fame and receive a special “Completion” Band to take home. Kids cannot help but learn as they explore and investigate this environment.


 Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza at Puerto Rico.
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Families are also encouraged to share their findings and ScoutAbout experiences with fellow “scouts” via Facebook. Once they “like” the hotel’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ConradCondadoPlaza

 Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza at Puerto Rico.
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For more information on the hotel’s ScoutAbout program or details on family friendly vacation packages and reservations, call +1 787 721 1000 or visit www.condadoplaza.com

 Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza at Puerto Rico.
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The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness https://miamifashionspotlight.com/culture/the-golden-door-spa-in-puerto-rico-the-ultimate-retreat/ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:04:00 +0000 http://miamifashionspotlight.org/blog/uncategorized/the-golden-door-spa-in-puerto-rico-the-ultimate-retreat-to-immerse-yourself-in-health-and-wellness/ The Golden Door Spa at El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, located in the breathtaking Puerto Rico paradise opened fabulous retreat packages that promises their guests to immerse themselves in health and wellness. These retreat packages are all-inclusive and will provide attendees with a variety of experiences targeting the body, mind, and soul featuring: •…

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The Golden Door Spa at El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, located in the breathtaking Puerto Rico paradise opened fabulous retreat packages that promises their guests to immerse themselves in health and wellness.

These retreat packages are all-inclusive and will provide attendees with a variety of experiences targeting the body, mind, and soul featuring:
• Four nights/five days accommodations

• Daily nutritionally balanced meals and juice breaks, created by executive chef Miguel Santiago (exclusive of alcohol)

• Roundtrip ground transfer from San Juan’s International airport

• Daily guided hikes

• Daily fitness sessions

• Twice-Daily Golden Door Signature Spa services

• El Yunque Rainforest Silent Meditation Hike & Bathing Ritual

• Sunrise/Sunset horseback riding

• Paddle-Board yoga on the resort’s private Palomino Island

• Educational workshop featuring EEG, Brain Mapping and Ionic Detox demonstrations with professor, composer and music therapist Alejandro Jose, founder of Psicosonia

• Candlelight Labyrinth & Fire Ceremony

The charming teams of professionals that work at these retreats make you feel comfortable, inspired, and confident about every activity. From excellent specialists that give their best in every treatment at the spa along with the best instructors of yoga, fitness sessions and more, make this program the ultimate in retreat innovations in Puerto Rico.

Attendees will find a fabulous way to find themselves and return home in an altered state of mind!

The Spa Retreat Package will be available on a quarterly basis and is subject to availability. To book, visit https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/wa/reservation/book.htm?execution=e1s1

For further information on Golden Door Spa® at El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village, visit: http://www.elconresort.com/Things-to-Do/Golden-Door-Spa.

The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness
The Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico: The ultimate retreat to immerse yourself in health and wellness

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