Sunday, January 29, 2012

title pic Travel Insurance…a small fee most worthwhile

Posted by Zuriana on January 28, 2012

 Sandals La Toc Main Pool
Sandals La Toc in St. Lucia

Travel insurance for honeymoons, vacations, and for guests attending a destination wedding is money well spent. I recommend it especially if you are traveling out of the country.

A travel protection plan provides you with a full refund in the event you need to cancel a trip for any reason right up to the originally scheduled flight departure time. Your entire trip is covered, including airfare regardless of ticketing penalties or airline regulations, if canceled prior to departure. You money will be refunded minus the cost of the travel insurance plan.

A Travel Protection Plan covers you for the unexpected like:

  • Trip Interruption: Reimburses the unused, non-refundable portion of your land/sea arrangement plus the cost of additional airfare or change fees to original airfare to return home or catch up to your trip should you need to interrupt your trip due to an illness injury or death to yourself, a traveling companion or covered family member.
  • Medical Expenses: Up to $5,000: Reimburses you for doctor and hospital charges should you become ill or injured during your trip.
  • Baggage/Personal Effects: Up to $800: Reimburses you should your baggage or personal effects become lost, stolen or damaged while traveling.
  • Bag Delay: Up to $100: Reimburses you for the purchase of necessary personal items should your bags be delayed by the airline for more than 24 hours during your trip.

Travel insurance typically runs $49 to about $178 per person and should be purchased at the time you place a deposit on your vacation or within 7 days of your deposit.

I have had to use my travel insurance a couple times for the unexpected. Travel insurance was especially valuable for vacationers in August 2011 when Hurricane Irene was headed for the East Coast. I was touring the three Sandals Resorts in St. Lucia and I chatted with a number of couples who were not able to fly home to the New York and New Jersey areas due to Hurricane Irene.  They spent a day or more extra in St. Lucia at an unexpected cost.

title pic Join me at the Washington Bridal Showcase on Sunday!

Posted by Zuriana on January 14, 2012

Le Blanc Pool
Palace Resorts in Cancun

I can not wait to share with you why Mexico is the #1 location for destination weddings, honeymoons and pure romance this Sunday! Look for me at the Mexico Tourism Board’s booth #922.

Washington Bridal Showcase
January 15, 2012 from 11am until 5pm
Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Ask me how to get up to $2500 in resort credits perfect for room upgrades, tours, spa treatments, golf outings, select Colin Cowie Wedding Collections, and more. See you Sunday!

title pic Why a Destination Wedding in Mexico?

Posted by Zuriana on January 11, 2012

Why a destination wedding in Mexico? Destination weddings offer that WOW for your guests. Destination weddings are unique, the backdrop is stunning, your photos will be simply amazing, they offer incredible value, you can invite your closest family and friends… Those are just a few of the reasons I l-o-v-e helping clients plan destination weddings.

title pic Sandals Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Showcase

Posted by Zuriana on January 6, 2012

Candlelight Dinner on the Beach in St. Lucia
Candlelight dinner at Sandals La Toc Golf Resort & Spa - St. Lucia

Join me on Wednesday, January 18th for a Sandals Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Showcase.  Learn all about Sandals luxury-included experience and why I love Sandals & Beaches.

Ask me about our Fall 2012 Early Booking Bonus and how to save an additional $350.   Receive a gift of a $250 Spa Credit…PERFECT for a couples massage!

Ask me about my recent trip to tour all 3 Sandals resorts in beautiful St. Lucia!

*Register today, seating is limited.

Know a friend getting married or searching for a phenomenal vacation? Invite them too.

Oxon Hill Library
Conference Room
6200 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745

I look forward to seeing you!

For questions or additional details contact Holly Blackett at 301.358.1818.

*Must book 6 nights or longer in concierge level room

title pic Unique Gift Registries

Posted by Zuriana on January 2, 2012

I am a big fan of doing things a bit differently and being unique.  For your wedding set up some unique gift registries for your guests.

Honeymoon Wishes

Honeymoon Registry
Through a honeymoon gift registry, your guests can give you portions of your honeymoon or destination wedding as a wedding gift. Some things guests can give include a “romantic honeymoon dinner”, an excursion, or help with an “upgrade to a honeymoon suite” as a wedding gift. You will also receive a free wedding website, a guest message board, bridal shower games and more. One of my honeymoon couples’ guests loved the honeymoon registry and were very generous.

I Do Foundation’s Charity Registry
Image credit: I Do Foundation

Charitable “I Do” Gift Registry
When you register with partner stores you can raise charitable contributions. Up to 10% of your guests’ gift purchases will be donated to the charity of your choice.  You can also make a charitable donation in lieu of wedding favors.

Gift Card Registry
A Gift Card Registry allows you to share with family and friends a complete list of your most desired gift cards from your preferred retailers. You’ll find a wide selection of gift cards from popular retailers like Williams Sonoma, Macy’s and Best Buy.

title pic Master Agent of Secrets, Now, Zoetry, Dreams & Sunscape Resorts

Posted by Zuriana on December 31, 2011

AM Resorts Master Agent logo

It’s official…I earned my Master Agent certification signifying my expertise in Secrets, Dreams, Now, Zoetry and Sunscape Resorts & Spas!

AM Resorts consists of resorts and award winning spas in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic offering the utmost in luxury, unlimited meals  and drinks, activities, entertainment, and spa treatments. Enjoy a romantic vacation, honeymoon, or destination wedding, or plan a fun vacation for the entire family.  Take a glimpse of just some of what you’ll experience at Secrets adults only resorts. Contact Holly at 301.358.1818 to plan your getaway today.

title pic Announce Your Engagement or Send a Fun Save the Date

Posted by Zuriana on December 29, 2011

Newly engaged? Congratulations! Set your wedding date? Congratulations to you as well!

Surprise your friends and family with a fun engagement or save the date with a New Year’s greeting. Double your order for free with our 2-for-1 Sale.

Receive twice the amount you purchase on Holiday and New Year Photo Cards when you order 25 or more! Choose your perfect card

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View this Hip floral black digital photo card

title pic Michelle Obama Declares it Safe to Travel to Mexico

Posted by Zuriana on December 28, 2011

Thank you First Lady Michelle Obama for sharing about Mexico. What a beautiful and amazing place to visit.

title pic Enjoy the Ultimate in Luxury in Cancun

Posted by Zuriana on December 26, 2011

Why visiting Cancun is a must for a luxurious and romantic honeymoon and vacation by Holly Blackett.

title pic Give them the gift they won’t expect…

Posted by Zuriana on December 24, 2011

Do you know of a couple getting married? Gift them a gift they won’t expect for their wedding. Give them the gift of a Wedding Planner, an Invitation Specialist, a Destination Wedding Specialist or a Honeymoon Specialist. Zuriana’s Elegant Occasions is a full service wedding and events company as well as a travel agency.

I promise with the level of customer service and expertise available to the couple they’ll LOVE you for your thoughtfulness. Ask me for details. Happy holidays!

Zuriana’s Elegant Occasions business card