Our Top Picks for Big Celebrations!
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, you might be entertaining thoughts of moonlit walks along the beach, an al fresco couple's massage, or a romantic private dinner under the stars. Maybe you're celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary this year, one that requires a pull-out-all-the-stops escape with that special someone.
Of course, other times you want to share the celebration with good friends or extended family members. All these special occasions require a good deal of thought, advice, and planning to be totally successful for everyone involved. That's why we suggest you contact Hideaways Travel Services for help planning and booking your celebration-worthy getaways.
Don't go it alone! Start with these suggestions, and then call us at 800-843-4433.
Turn Up the Heat
Fan the fires of passion at one of these uber-romantic hideaways, perfect for just the two of you. When you book your seductive stay with Hideaways Travel Services, you'll enjoy exclusive member benefits like valuable perks and VIP privileges that include upgrades and early check-in/late check-out (when available).
Kata Rocks, Phuket, Thailand: Tucked on a small cape between two of Phuket's finest white-sand beaches, this stylish enclave is ideal for a romantic tryst, with sleek architecture that features walls of glass opening onto the azure sea. And what could be more romantic than a private dinner served among the flat boulders at water's edge, with a magnificent sunset reflecting in the sea?
Your member-only perk: A 60-minute couple's massage and a Sunset Cocktail and tapas for two on arrival.
Rosalie Bay Resort, Dominica: You'll find peace and solitude at this lovingly crafted, boutique eco-resort on the "Nature Island," where the two of you can share a private riverside dinner by candlelight. During your stay, try a cup of the island's aphrodisiac Cacao Tea, made with local cocoa and spices.
Your member-only perk: A half-hour massage/person with a refreshing, healthy drink at the end of your massage.
Book an escape at Rosalie Bay with Hideaways Travel Services and enjoy 25% off your romantic stay of 5 nights or more during 2017.
Eden Roc at Cap Cana, Dominican Republic: The glamour and trendy style of the French and Italian Rivieras combine with a contemporary Caribbean twist at this highly exclusive, understated-yet-elegant enclave.
Your member-only perk: A romantic 30-minute couple's massage.
Save 25% at Eden Roc when you book a minimum 4-night stay with Hideaways Travel Services by Apr-15-17 for travel Apr-16-17 through Dec-22-17. OR, get a complimentary upgrade from a Beachfront Junior Suite to a luxurious Beachfront One Bedroom Suite when you book with Hideaways by Apr-15-17 for travel Apr-16-17 through Dec-22-17.
Los Establos, Panama: Treat your loved one to a mystical cloud-forest getaway at this romantic hacienda-style inn with just a handful of lovely, character-filled rooms and suites. The magnificent views of Panama's only volcano in the distance will take your breath away!
Your member-only perk: One 30-minute spa treatment/person.
Book Los Establos' all-inclusive "All-Adventure Package" for 5 nights and get all meals, all beverages including wine and premium spirits, and four complimentary activities (one per day) ranging from river rafting to zip-lining to spa treatments. All-inclusive rates start from $995/person for the 5-night package.
Belmond La Residencia, Mallorca, Spain: Here at this lovely 16th-century manor house hotel, the celebratory mood really kicks in at nightfall, as lights twinkle on in the village below and you enjoy a stylishly late dinner on the terrace at El Olivo restaurant.
Your member-only perk: A 20-minute scalp and face massage (min stay of 3 nights).
Cruise Your Way to a Watery Celebration
There are any number of ways to cruise and celebrate a big occasion, from a barge or river-cruising birthday party with family and friends to renewing your vows on an ocean-going voyage. Here are a few of our favorite ideas.
Tie the knot or renew your wedding vows at sea! Either can be an intimate celebration for just the two of you or for yourselves and another favorite couple. Some vessels just seem made for the occasion, like the small masted ships of Windstar and Sea Cloud Cruises or the luxurious Crystal Esprit, a spectacular new yacht-like ship from Crystal Cruises. You also can experience a unique Polynesian blessing ceremony if you choose a wedding or vow-renewal--either on land or at sea--with Paul Gauguin Cruises.
Some high-end cruise lines offer a simple vow-renewal ceremony with the ship's captain as a complimentary service; most charge a fee that might include champagne and a specialty cake. Being married on board is a different matter, with packages ranging into the thousands and including fun touches like broadcasting your ceremony live via Webcam.
We helped arrange a unique water-based wedding aboard the Sea Cloud II. Discover some of the couple's planning challenges as well as the wonderful rewards when you read "A Captivating Wedding at Sea."
Celebrating friendship is another great reason to cruise. You'll be inspired to go barging through France with a few favorite couples, like these Hideaways members did, when you read "Cheers to Wine, Food & Friendship!"
Here's the Deal!
Paul Gauguin Cruises wants you to "Take Your Sweetie to Tahiti" this year with a special romance package you can surprise her (or him) with this Valentine's Day. Just book any sailing of the luxurious m/s Paul Gauguin departing Aug-26-17 through Dec-29-18, and you'll receive a special gift package worth $250 that includes a box of chocolates, a bottle of sparkling wine, and a $200/stateroom credit at the onboard Deep Nature Spa by Algotherm. Note: You must book with Hideaways by Feb-18-17! You'll also get 50% off standard all-inclusive cruise fares and included round-trip airfare from Los Angeles.
Invite Everyone to Celebrate with a Villa Vacation
Certain landmark birthdays and anniversaries are perfect for gathering family members to mark the occasion in a great destination. Consider renting a private villa for the ultimate vacation with plenty of space to spread out, your own kitchen for preparing snacks and festive family meals, and maybe a pool and/or easy access to the beach.
Hideaways can recommend a villa that's just the right size and style to fit your family's needs, most anywhere in the world. Browse just a sampling of what's available, below, and then call us for even more suggestions (800-843-4433).
Choose All the Bells & Whistles
We also have a few favorite villa resorts that are ideal for family gatherings, especially when you want the convenience and amenities of a complete resort at your fingertips: multiple pools and restaurants to explore, the pampering services of a full spa, access to an array of water sports, and a kids club or babysitting services.
Le Sereno, St. Barth: This island escape is especially family friendly when you rent one of the resort's three huge, four-bedroom villas, sequestered away in their own half-acre private gardens with "right-there" ocean views.
Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Jamaica: Stylish families have been coming here for decades to celebrate special occasions and family reunions. Choose from 27 individually owned and uniquely decorated villas and cottages sequestered away in a lush hillside setting, each with a selection of villa suites or more expansive two- to six-bedroom suites.
The Buccaneer, St. Croix: Here's the ultimate splurge--The Buccaneer Beach House at Whistle Point. Located just a short walk from the main resort and all its offerings, this six-bedroom enclave is surrounded by sea and gardens, and includes a main house, two cottages, and a villa-style master suite.
Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Crete: A handful of very private villas, some with their own heated pools, offer a quiet escape with tucked-away terraces, multiple en suite bedrooms, and spectacular Mediterranean Sea views. Have the chef prepare a celebratory dinner just for you and your family!
Make It a Party--Book Your Next Big Celebration Today!
When it comes to celebrating the milestones in life--a graduation, important anniversary, or family reunion--we know how important it is to get the details right. Count on your Hideaways Travel Specialist to help you with the entire process from start to finish. Call us at 800-843-4433, or email ts@hideaways.com today.