Luxury Babymoons

By on May 23, 2013 in Experiences and Destinations

Everyone knows about honeymoons, but the latest trend is taking a luxury babymoon – when a couple takes a relaxing getaway before their baby arrives.

Every pregnant woman deserves some pampering and tranquility before she becomes a mom.  I babymooned at the Banyan Tree in Riviera Maya before my son was born – and have not been this relaxed since icon smile Luxury Babymoons

Babymoon Banyan Tree Luxury Babymoons

Will and Kate were recently at the Cotton House in Mystique for their babymoon. Nick and Vanessa Lachey celebrated their babymoon at Jade Mountain in St. Lucia – this is one of our favorite hotels – and look what they offer expecting couples:

  • Airport transfers both ways
  • Breakfast daily
  • Welcome cocktail (or mocktail!)
  • Tour of volcano, sulfur springs, and diamond mineral baths
  • Tropical fruit basket
  • Guided boat snorkel trip
  • One Pre Natal Massage: Total bliss and relaxation during and following pregnancy, this massage is designed to answer the needs of a developing mother and baby and provide the nurturing you both deserve.
  • $500 anniversary certificate to use on your return visit

Stay tuned for more Classic Travel custom babymoon packages!!

 

 

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New Classic Travel Collection of Boutique Luxury Hotels

By on May 22, 2013 in Classic Travel News

We have always been proud members of the exclusive Virtuoso travel network. And our clients love all of the perks they receive by booking special Virtuoso rates online at hundreds of luxury hotels around the world.  Now in addition to these Virtuoso hotels, our tastemakers have been scouring the globe to curate the ultimate collection of stylish and  luxe boutique hotels.  And the best part is these hotels are offering our members rates that include special amenities.  It really is the best of both worlds!

Here are just a few examples of these fabulous hotels and the great perks they are offering classictravel.com members:

Hotel Christopher, St BarthHotel Christopher New Classic Travel Collection of Boutique Luxury Hotels

• Late check out early check in upon availability
• Upgrade upon availability
• Free WIFI
• Daily Buffet Breakfast in Restaurant
• Bottle of champagne in the room upon arrival
• For stay of 7 nights or more a Romantic dinner for two by the pool, excluding beverages

La Casa Que Canta, Zihuatanejo, Mexico
• Daily Continental breakfast for up to two in-room guests, in the restaurant OR In room service
• Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availabilityCasa Que Canta 150x150 New Classic Travel Collection of Boutique Luxury Hotels
• Personalized Card on arrival

Argentario Resort Golf & Spa, Tuscany, Italy

• Free upgrade upon arrival
• Buffet breakfast
• Complimentary Wifi
• Complimentary access to the Spa
• 50% discount on 18-hole green fees
• Parking
• Early check-in and Late check-out, subject to availabilityArfentario New Classic Travel Collection of Boutique Luxury Hotels

 

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Perfect Honeymoon at the Viceroy Anguilla!

By on May 20, 2013 in Classic Travel News

A honeymoon according to Wikipedia is the traditional holiday taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriage in intimacy and seclusion. Today, Honeymoons by western standards are celebrated somewhere exotic and romantic.Viceroy anguilla 300x185 Perfect Honeymoon at the Viceroy Anguilla!

As travel advisors we are always looking to create the perfect Honeymoon experience for newlyweds……although their relationship together may have some ups and downs the Honeymoon should be nothing less than perfect! So on a rainy day in NYC it made me very happy to receive an email from a couple that just checked into their beautiful suite at the Viceroy!

Hi Lance, Mac and I arrived at the Viceroy today and were so touched that you sent champagne and fruit to help us kick off our honeymoon!  Thank you so much!  We are already having a great time.  The hotel is glorious and we have a huge beautiful suite with an amazing view.

Thanks so much for everything!

Sincerely,
Parker and Mac

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Best First Class Seat on American Airlines

By on May 19, 2013 in Experiences and Destinations
Richard AA F Class 150x150 Best First Class Seat on American Airlines

American Airlines Flagship Suite

American Airlines still has the best First Class seat. Are you surprised? Interestingly, the seat is not even new.

American has had the “Flagship Suite” seat for some time on all of its Boeing 777 aircraft. As soon as the plane is off the ground it swivels into different positions. If you’re traveling with someone, you can face the other person and a table for dining can be set. The table is actually bigger than some restaurants I’ve dined at. If you’d rather dine alone you can swivel the seat to another position and a different tray for dining folds out. There are so many places to store things that you feel like you’re setting up housekeeping. Small bags and shoes fit very easily in the bench seat in front of you. When it’s time to sleep the seat converts into a fully flatbed that’s 6 ft. 6 in. long. The arm rest lowers to give you even more space. I know the new thing in First Class is the private cabin but I get claustrophobic and to be able to see the roominess of the First Class cabin prevents that. Naturally, the seat is best utilized on long flights like New York to Buenos Aires (10 hours) or to Japan and China which are about 14 hours from JFK and O’Hare respectively. On long flights it’s all about the sleeping experience.

Now, if only American could manage to get some decent big pillows. They do have great PJ’s.

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