A destination wedding to the fullest . . .

 

These photos truly say it all  . . .

love

beauty

beach

commitment

connection

passion

 

 

 

 

From the moment I met Jeremiah and Amanda I knew they had something special.

 After looking at many resorts they selected the Elcellence Playa Mujeres just north of Cancun it is a beautiful adults only resort.  This resort offers many fine dining options, romantic suites, and beautiful pools. The two of them and 16 of their friends and family headed down this last April.

 Not only did we arrange a beach ceremony, and a reception their guests enjoyed a full day adventure excursion snorkeling and zip lining. 

I knew from meeting with them the the ceremony was very important , and by having Jeremiah's father marry them made it so memorable and special.  

I am excited for the two of them to be returning to this resort to enjoy it and look back at their wonderful memories once again!

 

I wish the two of you nothing less than happiness and love each day in your married life together.  Thank you for allowing Destination Vacation be apart of your special day!

2 Year Celebration!

We love to Celebrate our years in business and right now we are celebrating 2 Awesome years!!

Thank you for all  your support and referrals. Where I have gone, what I have learned and who I have met in the past 2 years is amazing. I love visiting new and old places it helps when planning your vacations. Training is so important in this business and keeping up to date on new resorts, remodeling, activities for you to enjoy and so much more.  One of my favorites is when I hear ohh " name" gave me your information, approximately 85% of my business is referrals. Thank you so much for that, your referral never goes unnoticed.

This time of the year we are in full swing of planning tropical getaways and last minute fall trips. This winter St. Lucia, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic are hot destinations. We have more direct flights into the Dominican Republic, and the flight times have been improving for St. Lucia.
Travelers are not forgetting Mexico it is always a great value for your dollar and no matter where you go they are always adding and updating.

Do not forget that we offer affordable down payments and groups of 10 or more receive a discount.
If you are thinking of a vacation this winter, contact us for your planning our expertise and knowledge will guide you to the best resort for your travel dreams! We look forward to working with you.

Call 320-241-0355 or email destinationvacationtravel@gmail.com and ask for Nichole

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Where does the summer go?

Do you ever ask yourself why the summer months fly by but those winter months seem like they can take forever?  I feel like evey summer goes faster,  I hope you are enjoying yours. August is just about here and many of you will start to think about your winter vacation. Where to this winter? Is it something new or the same? I cannot wait to hear. 

Maybe you want to sneak in a fall vacation it is a beautiful time of the year!

Disney World has extend their FREE DINING Program it offers you and your family huge savings on your Magical Vacation!

Enjoy meals included for every night of your visit!
Now through September 29, 2012, buy a non-discounted Magic Your Way Package for 6 nights and 7 days at select Disney Moderate Resorts at the Walt Disney World Resort for arrivals most nights Sept. 30 – Oct. 4, Oct. 19 – Nov. 1, Nov. 9-15, Nov. 23-29 and Dec. 10-13.

                                                 

This above picture is my daughter and nieces meeting Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. I thought this trip would be only magical for the little ones however I loved every minuted of this Vacation. The twinkle in these three girls eyes when they would meet a princess was priceless. I should really mention that they waited in line for almost 2 hours to meet them, what a little girl will do for a princess?

Please call Destination Vacation to help plan your families next Magical Vacation!

Soon we will be Celebrating our 2 year Anniversary of Destination Vacation stay tune for some fun! We love celebrating and sharing it with you.

Wedding in Paradise!

I truly enjoyed being apart of Abe and Jenn's journey to Marriage! I have known Abe since grade school and I remember telling him once he started dating Jenn to hang on to her!  So when he finally proposed I was SUPER excited when Jenn told me that they are having a Destination Wedding!

After listening to what they wanted for their wedding I knew Couples Tower Isle is the place for them! The two of them and 17 guests enjoying a week in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Couples Tower Isle is a beautiful, romantic adults only resort. They selected the grassy gardens for their ceremony which had a beautiful backdrop of the ocean.

Upon their return may favorite story was when Jenn was scheduled to meet Abe at a certain time in the lobby to get ready for the wedding. That morning Abe and all the guys went deep sea fishing needless to say right when they were to head back in they caught a Marlin. Bringing in a Marlin is not a easy task, 45 minutes later the Marlin was in the boat and back and the resort Jenn was getting a little nervous.  With every love story there is a happy ending, with the help of guys that can get ready fast the wedding ceremony was perfect

and on time.

Congratulations to the two of you, I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Destination Vacation has almost 13 years in the Wedding Planning business and over 5 in travel planning, if you are considering a Destination Wedding we would love to meet with you and help you decide if it is right for you!

It is very important to find a professional to help you with you wedding, this is one of the most important days of your life. Destination Vacation is a two time award winner, for providing exceptional wedding services from the Central Minnesota Wedding Association.

Please read our reviews from past clients:

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What is the perfect beach . . . .

                                            What is the definition of a perfect beach?

For some people this is the most important aspect of their vacation.  Blue water is #1 on the list! The Caribbean is full of turquoise blue waters. Each destination is just a different shade.

 Walkable is another factor in the importance of a beach. After relaxing in a chair all morning many travelers enjoy a mid-afternoon walk on the beach. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic offers one of the longest most beautiful beaches I have been on, you would see people walking all day. I was able to travel to the Dominican Republic back in February and toured 8 properties all which had amazing beaches. (all the pictures are from the Dominican Republic)

Soft Sand is also a request. You know it when you walk on it! Just white and gentle on your feet.  When your toes hit that sand you know you are in paradise.  

When a client tells me they want the perfect beach, I will ask them to describe to me how they imagine it? For everyone it is Different!  This is why traveling to so many of these destinations is important, I have toured almost 30 properties in the last year. By doing this I will help you find your perfect beach vacation.


We want to hear from you . . . . What do you see in your perfect beach?  Please leave a comment in our comment section.

Running for a Cause . . . .

No Lump Left Behind 3/5K was this last Saturday in Becker. It was our pleasure to sponsor this event for a amazing cause. Anna and Kimberly are walking the 3day for Breast Cancer in August and this 3/5K was a fundraiser. They are two teachers in our school district. With a few teachers surviving and battling breast cancer it was all the more important to be there. We have some pretty awesome teachers in Becker and it is nice to take the time and give back to them!

We had a cool breeze and temps, perfect running and walking weather! The turn out was awesome many teachers, friends and family attended.

The top picture is Anna and I, and the middle and bottom pictures are the runners and walkers that Destination Vacation sponsored for them to also join in on the fun morning!

                                            Hope you make it a great day!

A Day of Fun in the Sun

Recently my family and I enjoyed a day at Xel-Ha. It is located in the Riviera Maya area of Mexico and is a natural aquarium park adjacent to the ocean. You can enjoy a day full of activities from snorkeling, relaxing down the lazy river, zip lining into the water, cliff jumping, caves and so much more. The park is all inclusive which means your drinks and meals are included. If you want to take your experience to the next level you can swim with the Dolphins, Sea Trek (walk under water), visit with the Manatees, and Snuba (a combo or snorkeling and diving).  During our visit there my son and I swam with the Dolphins, this has been on my bucket list for a while now, what an amazing time we had!

Xel-ha is great for families, couples and groups. I noticed right away different options for all age groups. Beside the Dolphin swim my favorite was the snorkeling. We were not in the middle of the ocean therefore no large waves and was easy for my kids to learn how to snorkel!  We spent the entire day just going from one thing to another, and of course not enough time. My oldest just kept wanting to find new spots though the park to snorkel.

 Next time you are down in the Riviera Maya area consider a day at Xel-Ha!

                                                             Dylan ready to snorkel!

                 Brian, Devin and Dylan are selcting thier life jackets before heading out to snorkel!

The water there was so blue and many fish to see! The kids were always letting us know what they saw.

I hope this makes you think of your Bucket List . . . is there a dream activity or destination you have on your list? There is nothing more fun then crossing something off and always adding something new!
                     

For me and my list I may have crossed off Swimming with the Dolphin's but added a few things:
     1. Drive the road to Hana in Maui
     2. Enjoy Gelato on a Patio in Italy
     3. Zipline & Hike around a Volcano in Costa Rica

                   There is so much to see and do in our lives, lets get out and have fun!