We all have the age-old mantra engraved in our memory, but sometimes it’s easy to forget just how much work goes into planning that special day. With summer wedding season in full swing, here are my top five quick tips to planning your dream summertime wedding. By following these helpful hints, your pre-nuptial period will be as easy as saying “I do.”

1. Plan Ahead – To ensure that your special day is exactly the way you envisioned it, you need to start planning as early as possible so you don’t get locked out of your dream venue or caterer. If you want to get married next summer, start planning now! After all, the early bird catches the bouquet…

2. Organization is Key – Oftentimes, the first step in planning a wedding is finding the right wedding coordinator, even if you opt for a destination wedding. Paradisus Resort’s Romance Planners will work with you to make sure your wedding runs smoothly.  From booking date to departure, our Romance Team is available to cater to your every wedding wish.

3. Do Your Research – Before you finalize any plans, make sure you’re doing your homework by comparing your top choice of venue, caterer, florist, etc. to their competitors. Lay out all your options and make the best, educated decision for your personal style and budget.

4.    Choose Your Style – Whether you want a small, intimate beach celebration or the elaborate fantasy, fairytale wedding, it’s important to decide what type of wedding you envision for yourself from the beginning. Paradisus Resorts have wedding packages to meet the needs of any bride. Chill-Out Chic, Aqua, Fantasy Packages are all memorable and romantic in their own right – what kind of a Paradisus bride-to-be are you?

5.    Enjoy! – It’s easy to get caught up in the madness of planning a wedding, but make sure to try your best and enjoy every second of the process. A wedding at Paradisus Resorts allows you the convenience of booking a wedding and honeymoon in one, eliminating any unnecessary stress from your wedding bliss.  Before you know it, you’ll be sitting at home with your new spouse wishing you could do it all over again!

If you prefer to have assistance from hands-on experts helping with every step of the big day, Paradisus’ bridal packages make every detail easier to implement.  Paradisus’ detailed wedding packages, organized by the creative and efficient Romance Planners, put all of the wedding planning in our amazing team’s capable hands.  Click here to find out more on our current bridal packages.

Palma de Mallorca, España- Paradisus Resorts, la marca hotelera todo-incluido de lujo cinco estrellas, propiedad y operada por Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts, anunció hoy mismo la construcción de un nuevo hotel en Bahía Papagayo, Guanacaste Costa Rica, cuya apertura está prevista para Julio de 2013. El hotel de nueva construcción, acertadamente llamado Paradisus Papagayo Bay y construido en asociación con SunVesta Holding AG, un grupo suizo de Consultoría y Desarrollo, de capital privado, representado por su filial Richland Investments Ltd. y su socio costarricense DIA S.A., reemplaza al antiguo Paradisus Playa Conchal en Guanacaste operado por la marca hasta el 30 de Abril, 2011.

El nuevo hotel es parte del plan de expansión de la marca que incluye la apertura de dos resorts en Playa del Carmen, México, en noviembre de 2011, y que tiene como objetivo consolidar a Paradisus Resorts como líder en el segmento del mercado todo incluido de lujo. Además, esta nueva adición permite a Sol Meliá capitalizar el extraordinario reconocimiento que la marca posee en esta región, debido principalmente a los 15 años de experiencia en el destino.

“La introducción del Paradisus Papagayo Bay en el mercado de Costa Rica es la oportunidad perfecta para continuar incrementando el portafolio de Sol Meliá, al mismo tiempo se reafirma la visión de nuestra marca como líder en hostelería en el sector del todo incluido de lujo,” dijo Álvaro Tejeda Schroeder, Vicepresidente Senior del Portafolio de hoteles Premium y Operaciones de Sol-Group en América. “Tuvimos un gran éxito como pioneros en el destino con el Paradisus Playa Conchal y el producto superior que Paradisus Papagayo Bay trae a la región contribuirá a que continúe el exitoso desarrollo de Guanacaste como un destino de lujo.”

Situado en la provincia del norte de Guanacaste, Paradisus Papagayo Bay se está construyendo sobre 21 hectáreas de un impresionante paisaje que cumple las especificaciones de todos los resorts cinco estrellas. El diseño de este resort ecológico de lujo de 381 habitaciones desciende en forma de cascada hasta la playa de una de las bahías más impresionantes del mundo. Con unas vistas increíbles desde prácticamente cualquier punto del hotel, sus cinco restaurantes y cinco bares  ofrecerán a los clientes multitud de ambientes en los que disfrutaran de una sofisticada gastronomía mientras contemplan la belleza natural de la región. El resort ofrecerá muchos de los atractivos de la marca Paradisus incluyendo un YHI Spa y Health Club, el renombrado nivel de alojamiento sólo para adultos “Royal Service” y el programa “Family Concierge”. Además de los detalles y servicios orientados al viajero vacacional, Paradisus Papagayo Bay dispondrá de más de 1.700 m2 de instalaciones para reuniones dirigidas al segmento de grupos e incentivos.

“SunVesta y DIA están encantados de formar parte junto con Paradisus Resorts de este proyecto, en el que combinaremos el más alto nivel de lujo con un concepto de desarrollo ecológico sostenible dando como resultado un eco-resort de lujo de nivel internacional con los más altos estándares de servicio.  Creemos en la idea de invertir en destinos de primer nivel y trabajar con las mejores compañías para obtener los mejores resultados a nivel ecológico y financiero, y este proyecto no podría constituir un mejor ejemplo de nuestras creencias,”  comentó Josef Mettler, Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de SunVesta Group.

“Estamos orgullosos de ser parte del extraordinario proyecto de SunVesta y Paradisus Resorts en Bahía Papagayo. Como socio costarricense de SunVesta, nuestra excelente red contribuirá al enorme éxito de este proyecto,” comentó José Manuel Agüero, Presidente de DIA.

SunVesta ha conseguido contar con los servicios de WingField Corporation Inc., como promotor del proyecto de Bahía Papagayo.  “Este es un proyecto verdaderamente excepcional,” – declaró el presidente de WingField Henk Habers, “que está destinado a ser uno de los mejores resorts de América Central.”

WingField jugó un papel decisivo como asesor de SunVesta en las negociaciones que llevaron a cabo la culminación de la transacción. “Estamos deseosos de que comience el proyecto y de la futura colaboración con SunVesta y Sol Meliá” -añadió Dean Johnson, Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de WingField.

Adicionalmente a los cinco resorts Paradisus que operan hoy en día en el Caribe, los planes de expansión de la marca, incluyen la apertura de dos resorts en Playa del Carmen, México, y otro en Brasil, en Salvador de Bahía en los próximos tres años. La marca Paradisus proyecta doblar su portafolio de resorts en los próximos tres años.

Acerca de Sol Meliá
Sol Meliá fue fundada en 1956 en Palma de Mallorca (España) y constituye una de las mayores cadenas de hoteles del mundo, así como la cadena hotelera líder en España tanto en el mercado vacacional como en el de negocios. Actualmente dispone de más de 300 hoteles en 26 países y 4 continentes bajo sus marcas: Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, Tryp, Sol, Paradisus y Sol Meliá Vacation Club. www.solmelia.com

Acerca de SunVesta
SunVesta es un grupo suizo de empresas de Consultoría y Desarrollo, de capital privado, creado en 2005. Su misión principal es evaluar, financiar y desarrollar proyectos urbanísticos turísticos lucrativos y sostenibles exclusivamente en los nichos de mercado en expansión de lujo, de propiedades hoteleras de uso mixto, clubs privados residenciales y sector de la multipropiedad. SunVesta cotiza en el OTCBB y en el Segmento del Mercado Abierto de la Bolsa de Frankfurt www.sunvesta.com

Acerca de DIA S.A.
DIA S.A. fue fundada en 1974 como una empresa de construcción y desarrollo inmobiliario en Costa Rica. Está especializada en viviendas privadas, edificios públicos, comunidades de acceso controlado en ciudades, montaña y playa. DIA S.A. es muy conocida en Costa Rica por sus altos estándares de construcción y las localizaciones de primera categoría de sus proyectos.

Acerca de WingField
WingField Corporation Inc. es miembro del grupo de empresas WingField group con oficinas en Bruselas, Luxemburgo y St. Paul/Minneapolis. Fundada en 1994, las actividades de WingField están centradas en tres sectores diferenciados: sector inmobiliario, hostelería y finanzas corporativas. WingField tiene una dilatada experiencia en ingeniería financiera, desarrollo e inversiones inmobiliarias, finanzas corporativas, hostelería y ocio. En el sector inmobiliario WingField actúa como promotor, inversor y arreglista financiero.  Sus proyectos e inversiones están dirigidos principalmente a Europa con un creciente número de proyectos en América del Norte.

Palma de Mallorca, Spain – Paradisus Resorts, the five star all-inclusive luxury hotel brand owned and operated by Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts, announced today the development of a new property in Papagayo Bay, Costa Rica, scheduled to open in July 2013. The new build, aptly named Paradisus Papagayo Bay and constructed in partnership with SunVesta Holding AG a Swiss based Private Equity, Consulting and Development group, represented by their subsidiary Richland Investments Ltd. and their Costa Rican partner DIA S.A., supersedes the former Paradisus Playa Conchal in Guanacaste operated by the brand until April 30th, 2011.

The new property is part of the brand’s master expansion plan, which includes the opening of two resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico in November 2011, and aims to solidify Paradisus Resorts as a leader in the luxury all-inclusive market segment. Furthermore this new portfolio addition allows Sol Meliá to capitalize on the tremendous recognition the brand has in the region, due largely to the 15 years of experience in the destination, while building significant equity on Paradisus’ behalf.

“The introduction of Paradisus Papagayo Bay to the Costa Rican market is the ideal opportunity to continue elevating Sol Meliá’s portfolio, while embodying the vision of our brand as a hospitality leader in the luxury all-inclusive sector,” said Alvaro Tejeda Schroeder, SVP of the Premium Portfolio and Operations for Sol Group’s Hotels & Resorts in The Americas. “We had tremendous success as pioneers with Paradisus Playa Conchal and the superior product Paradisus Papagayo Bay brings to the region will continue the brand’s successful development of Guanacaste as a luxury destination.”

Located on the Northern Province of Guanacaste, Paradisus Papagayo Bay is being developed on 21 hectares of dramatic landscape, complying with all five star resort specifications. The 381-room eco-luxury resort’s design cascades to the beach below on one of the world’s most stunning bays.  Featuring breathtaking views from virtually any location on the property, its five restaurants and five bars will provide guests with multiple settings in which to enjoy food and beverage while admiring the region’s natural beauty.  The resort will boast many of Paradisus’ brand assets including a YHI Spa and Health Club, the renowned adults-only “Royal Service” level of accommodations and the “Family Concierge” program. In addition to amenities that cater to the leisure guest, Paradisus Papagayo Bay will also feature 19,000 square feet of meeting facilities with the business traveler in mind.

“SunVesta and DIA are thrilled to be partnering with Paradisus Resorts on this project, where we will combine high-end luxury with a sustainable eco-friendly development concept, resulting in a world-class eco-luxury resort with the highest service standards,” commented Josef Mettler, President and CEO of the SunVesta Group.  “We believe in investing in prime locations and working with the best companies to achieve the best ecological and financial results, and this project couldn’t be a better example of our credo.”

“We are proud to be a part of SunVesta and Paradisus Resorts’ extraordinary project at Papagayo Bay,” commented José Manuel Agüero, President of DIA.  “As SunVesta’s Costa Rican partner our excellent local network will contribute to this development’s great success.”

SunVesta has enlisted the services of WingField Corporation Inc. as master developer of Paradisus Papagayo Bay.  “This is a truly exceptional project,” WingField President Henk Habers said, “It is destined to be one of Central America’s premier resorts.”

WingField was instrumental in the negotiations leading to the transaction realization in its capacity of advisor to SunVesta. “We are looking forward to the commencement of this project and to future cooperation with SunVesta and Sol Meliá,” said Dean Johnson, Chairman and CEO of WingField.

Paradisus Resorts, known for exuding sophistication and luxury prides itself on the no-hassle, premium service upscale vacation experience.  In addition to Paradisus’ existing five properties in the Americas, expansion plans include the opening of two resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico and the development of a property in Salvador de Bahía, Brazil in the next three years.  Paradisus is projected to double its portfolio of properties by 2013.

About Sol Meliá
Sol Meliá was founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) and is one of the world’s largest resort hotel chains, as well as Spain’s leading hotel chain in both the business and leisure markets. It currently provides more than 300 hotels in 26 countries on 4 continents under its brands: Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, Tryp, Sol, Paradisus and Sol Meliá Vacation Club. www.solmelia.com

About SunVesta
SunVesta is a Swiss based Private Equity, Consulting and Development group of companies, established in 2005. Its core competence is to evaluate, to finance and to develop lucrative and sustainable tourism real estate projects exclusively in the growing market niches of luxury mixed-use hospitality real estate, private residence clubs and fractional ownership industry. SunVesta is listed at OTCBB and at the Open Market Segment at Frankfurt Stock Exchange.  www.sunvesta.com

About DIA Diseno Ingenieria Arquitectura Metropolitiana S.A.
DIA S.A. was founded in 1974 as a Construction and Real Estate Development Company in Costa Rica. Private homes, government buildings, gated communities in city, mountain and beach environments are all within their expertise. DIA S.A. is very well known in Costa Rica for having high quality construction standards and prime locations for its projects.

About WingField
WingField Corporation Inc. is a member of the WingField group of companies with offices in Brussels, Luxembourg and St. Paul/Minneapolis. Founded in 1994, WingField’s activities are focused on three distinct sectors: real estate, hospitality and corporate finance.  WingField has extensive experience in financial engineering, real estate investments and developments, corporate finance, hospitality and leisure.  Within the real estate sector, WingField acts as developer, investor and financial arranger.  Projects and investments are primarily focused in Europe with a growing number of projects in North America.

A Dream Wedding for My Son…
I have been working for Paradisus on their Romance Team for three years helping hundreds of couples plan their big day, but “NOTHING” could have ever prepared me for the wonderful, emotional, journey of planning a destination wedding for my own son.
Wearing two hats as both mother and planner was not easy, as the idea of a destination wedding was unconventional to my son’s new family.  However, this was what both of the kids wanted and there was no deterring them from their dream of becoming husband and wife on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

So our journey began with an engagement present from me, one week at Paradisus Palma Real so my son and his future wife could be assured that the standards they expected were going to be met.  After one day on the property, both Jason and Angela (the bride and groom) were confident, that both her parents and all of the invited guests would be more then satisfied with the choice they had made.

And so the planning began, we chose Naos Beach as our ceremony site and GABi Beach as our cocktail and reception venue. With over 100 anticipated guests and my future daughter in law’s exquisite taste, I knew this would have to be a custom planned event.  Every bride has something they have been dreaming about since they were a little girl for their wedding, with Angela it was flowers, hundreds and hundreds of flowers. Angela sent me pictures of what she had in mind and I went directly to one of our magnificent vendors, Caribbean Celebrations.  They accepted the challenge of creating the bride’s vision of a custom beach canopy and rose petal filled isle.

The plated menu choice for our reception was easy, as all of the dining options on the property are spectacular.  We chose a surf and turf dinner of steak and lobster for our guests, followed by a few dessert options- a flowing chocolate fountain surrounded by tropical fruits and cookies as well as a spectacular custom fondant wedding cake. The night before the ceremony we had a private rehearsal dinner for our closest family and the bridal party.  It was moving and emotional as we all shared our well wishes for the next day. The service was exceptional as the staff kept guests happy and attended to each and every request flawlessly!

We awoke the next morning to sunshine, a glorious day to have a ceremony on the beach.  The on-site operations of Paradisus’ amazing romance team were in full gear preparing all I had designed, what developed was a ceremony and reception venue beyond my greatest expectations. As I walked my son barefoot down the aisle on a bed of rose petals, I gave him his last kiss as a single man and left him standing at the altar to wait for his bride to join him. There are no words to describe how a mother feels looking at the love in her sons face as his bride walks down the beach towards him; I was speechless.

After champagne toasts and congratulations, and pictures by a perfect sunset sky it was off to GABi terrace for our cocktail party.  Upon arrival, guests enjoyed a signature drink of Blue Curacao, vodka and pineapple juice that they affectionately named “Our Blue Heaven.”  The looks on the guests’ faces upon entering the open-air room ensured me that this was well beyond what they had expected of a destination wedding. GABi Beach was transformed into a romantic, intimate, venue well beyond even what I had expected.  The party lasted for hours as everyone danced and enjoyed the celebration, the night was perfect.

I have witnessed and planned hundreds of weddings, but now that I have experienced the full planning and operations from a guest’s perspective I have a whole new appreciation for my brides and their families.  As a mother, I cannot express enough gratitude for all of the management and staff at Paradisus Palma Real and our amazing vendors for helping orchestrate the plans I had for my son’s wedding week. Everyone went above and beyond to ensure all our guests had a great time.  The hospitality shown by Paradisus Palma Real staff for our guests has left all with a longing to return.

Yoga is a great way to enhance physical strength while releasing stress, making it the ultimate full body workout.  The Yhi Spa at Paradisus Resorts in the Dominican Republic encourages guests to treat themselves to beauty and spa treatments as well as beachfront yoga classes that provide physical and mental strength and relaxation. 

An invigorating workout that can help restore, improve and maintain physical health, yoga also increases flexibility and muscle tone.  Ongoing practice of yoga helps individuals release stress and tension while strengthening the body.  The practice of yoga consists of a collection of strengthening and toning positions that challenges the body both physically and mentally.  The beauty of the workout is that it allows the individual to practice at their own strength level, offering positions of varying degrees of difficulty for a more challenging experience. 

Yhi Spa offers guests the opportunity to try various yoga classes that meet their level of comfort and personal need.  The most popular class, Yoga Move Basic, is great for beginners who want to give yoga a try for the first time.  This class focuses on the foundations of yoga through the instruction of basic stretches and positions.  We also offer Prana Yoga recommended for guests with respiratory health concerns as it practices breath control and regulation.

For those looking for more of a challenge the Yhi Spa recommends Power Yoga challenging balance and energy, or Hatha Yoga, which combines strengthening positions with meditation for the more flexible!  Meditation and massage classes are also recommended for guests and available every Sunday.

Beachfront classes are offered in the morning by request, while all other classes are available in the gym.  Guests can enjoy classes for $25 for adults and $30 for kids.  Yoga is great for beginners to learn something new on vacation, or for the more experienced yoga practitioner to grow their practice and enjoy this great workout with a beachfront view! 

Discover our YHI Spas:
YHI Spa at Paradisus Palma Real
YHI Spa at Paradisus Punta Cana

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The new rooms’ decor provides guests with a truly authentic experience, as we have designed the rooms with distinctly modern touches featuring local artwork from Dominican artists and organic elements.  Each room is equipped with 32-inch flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations and full mini bar and espresso coffee machines.  The new bathrooms feature double rain showerheads and state-of-the art vinyl walling with ocean life detailing that gives guests the feeling of being transported to the Caribbean Sea.  For a more personal touch, guests will now enjoy an array of luxurious Arte bath products, fully stocked in the new rooms.

Fifty-two of the renovated rooms offer private gardens with select rooms featuring personal jacuzzis giving guests the ultimate indulgence.  The renovations, completed at the end of last year, are just in time for winter vacation season and some much needed rest and relaxation.  And if you can’t join us this year in the Dominican Republic to experience our makeover you can look forward to the same treatment and decadence in the rooms of our brand new Paradisus Resorts, opening in Riviera Maya, Mexico in late 2011.

At Paradisus Resorts, we offer families the perfect solution for a relaxing, kid-friendly tropical vacation.  Through our partnership with PoshMom.com, we invite you to experience our Exclusive Posh Mom Family Concierge Program Package.  Book a vacation through the Family Concierge, and then relax and enjoy…we’ve thought of everything so you don’t have to!

Once you arrive at the hotel, take advantage of our unpacking service to make the transition to relaxation a seamless one: you can take your time checking in at the private Family Concierge Lounge and exploring the hotel while our staff unpacks your bags.  Once you’re ready to head up to the room, your clothes will already be hung or folded, so you can begin your vacation right away without wasting waste any time on suitcases.  We’ll even arrange to have your in-room refrigerator stocked with preselected goodies—everything you need will be ready and waiting for you.  Families will also receive personal walkie-talkies to facilitate quick and easy communication within your family and with the concierge staff throughout the trip.

The Posh Mom Family Concierge features amazing activities for the kids and includes personal touches that are sure to make their trips—and yours—unforgettable.  Upon checking in, all kids receive a “Welcome” goody-bag that includes a hat, t-shirt, water wings, and mini sunscreen.  And each night, we offer our “Kids-Only” turn-down service, complete with milk and cookies—truly the best way to cap off a long day on the beach! Families also have the option of adding a Play Station to the in-room package.

Slideshow: Paradisus Family Concierge Highlights

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Although tropical family vacations at other resorts often mean waking up before the sun rises to reserve chairs at the pool, this package ensures you’ll always have prime space to relax—you can even sleep in! The Posh Mom Family Concierge reserves Bali-beds and lounge chairs for you and the family in our exclusive Family Concierge area by the award-winning main resort pool.  Additional exclusive Family Concierge sections are located by the resort’s beach, one of the whitest and finest coral sand beaches in the world.  Families also receive our Beach Bag Valet—including an oversized Envirosax eco-friendly tote filled with personal beach goodies.  And so you don’t have to stress about unpacking and repacking your beach bag to carry out each day, parents can leave these valets poolside and collect them the next morning.

Finally, to help you kick those unpacking vacation blues and hold on to your newfound tranquility, we offer our complimentary pre-departure laundry service: we’ll have the washing and folding done before you even step on the airplane. 

Our Posh Mom Family Concierge package provides the perfect getaway for kids and parents alike.  From exploring the resort and splashing around at the pool to dining out for delicious meals and relaxing in your fully equipped suite, it will be a vacation you and your family will never forget! Click here to get more details and book today.

On a recent trip to Paradisus we transformed our exhausted minds and worn down bodies (how many sports bags can we lug behind the kids?) into a state of blissful relaxation and baby soft skin. But then a funny thing happened on the way to the airport to go home. Our necks got stiff from kids complaining and the dry airplane air had us de-boarding feeling like lizards. That got us thinking about all the moms coming home after a hopefully relaxing holiday vacation–just how can we and they re-gain some of the Zen feeling back home before we actually return to the paradise of a Paradisus Resort? We talked with Daniela Pranjic, Yhi Spa Manager at Paradisus Palma Real in the Dominican Republic for spa treatments of the Caribbean that can be re-created at home. The answers to our questions were more than helpful, now we just need to find the time. . .

Posh Mom:
What are the best ingredients that you can find right in your refrigerator or pantry that have natural beautifying properties?

Daniela:
Cucumber: has a cooling, hydrating and soothing effect on the skin.
Carrot: is perfect for oily skin and helps prevent wrinkles.
Avocado: is particularly great for mature, wrinkled and dry skin. It’s best to use a ripe, fresh, organic avocado.
Honey: is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains water.  Honey is also an anti-irritant and suitable for sensitive skin.
Oatmeal: soothes the skin and it adds texture for gentle exfoliation.
Lemon and Tomato: fight and keep acne at bay and are good at cutting grease and highly astringent.
Olive Oil: helps the skin to be more soft and supple.

Posh Mom:
What are ingredients to look for in a store-bought moisturizer for winter months?

Daniela:
Shea Butter: contains beneficial oils and nutrients to seal in your skin’s moisture, while providing a protective barrier from the cold. It is your best choice.

Almond oil: is good for dry skin and its excellent emollient properties help the skin to balance the loss and absorption of moisture. It is a natural moisturizer, skin softener and conditioner. It is high in minerals, protein and vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6 and E).

Something that you can do easily at home: add naturally moisturizing ingredients like oatmeal, milk, honey or essential oils to your bath water.

Posh Mom: Are there any secret pre-treatments for getting pedicure polish to last?

Daniela:
* Show up to your appointment already showered and clean, showering too soon afterwards can peel polish.
* You should bring a pair of flip flops to wear home so that you do not smudge the polish. Drying at the salon is never sufficient, unless you plan on spending hours there.
* apply color in a thin coat.
Posh Mom: Give us your top three easiest ways to re-create spa treatments in the home

Daniela:

1. To get rid of dead cells on skin try this Pumpkin and Brown Sugar Scrub that you can prepare at home

Grate half a pumpkin, mix it with a cup of brown sugar and three teaspoons of olive oil. Massage gently all over your body. The result is soft and moisturized skin.

2. Contrast showers by alternating between hot and cold water.

This method detoxifies and improves the circulatory system and the immune system. It increases blood circulation and tones the skin. It also helps to restore energy.
3. Apply your moisturizing body cream with a massage

Take five minutes to apply your moisturizing cream with a massage; it improves the absorption into the skin and prevents absorption into your clothing!

The couple worked with Noelia Moreno, the on-site Romance Coordinator at Paradisus Palma Real, and Teresa Calcos, Romance Planner, prior to arrival to the resort, to plan a beautiful beachfront wedding in April 2010.  Adrienne and Pete selected the Aqua package allowing them to get married right along the water’s edge with family and friends in attendance. Followed by a cocktail party and reception at the chic Gabi Beach, the beachfront ceremony was the perfect backdrop to their dream wedding.

“The Romance Team was terrific from the second we got to the resort,” said Adrienne.  “Most of the details were already planned, so we only had to spend an hour or so going over last minute details.  They worked hard to make sure our wedding [was] so special and we truly appreciate it.”

Whether it is a simple yet elegant event like the Lenz’s, or an extravagant fantasy wedding brought to life, the resort’s dedicated Romance Team takes care of it all down to the last detail.  With four great wedding packages to choose from including Aqua, Chill Out Chic, Fantasy and Wish, a wedding at Paradisus is sure to be a unique romantic escape your guests will cherish forever.

“The day was memorable because our dream was coming true by having an absolutely gorgeous wedding, on the beach, with our family and friends by our side,” said Adrienne and Pete.  “The day and time we spent at Paradisus Palma Real was exactly what we wanted!”

To learn more about the Romance Team at Paradisus, review wedding packages or speak with a specialist, click here:  Romance at Paradisus

We all have the age-old mantra engraved in our memory, but sometimes it’s easy to forget just how much work goes into planning that special day. With summer wedding season in full swing, here are my top five quick tips to planning your dream summertime wedding. By following these helpful hints, your pre-nuptial period will be as easy as saying “I do.”

1. Plan Ahead – To ensure that your special day is exactly the way you envisioned it, you need to start planning as early as possible so you don’t get locked out of your dream venue or caterer. If you want to get married next summer, start planning now! After all, the early bird catches the bouquet…

2. Organization is Key – Oftentimes, the first step in planning a wedding is finding the right wedding coordinator, even if you opt for a destination wedding. Paradisus Resort’s in-house Romance Specialists will work with you to make sure your wedding runs smoothly.  From booking date to departure, Romance Specialists are available on-site at each Paradisus property to cater to your every wedding wish.

3. Do Your Research – Before you finalize any plans, make sure you’re doing your homework by comparing your top choice of venue, caterer, florist, etc. to their competitors. Lay out all your options and make the best, educated decision for your personal style and budget.

4. Choose Your Style – Whether you want a small, intimate beach celebration or the elaborate fantasy, fairytale wedding, it’s important to decide what type of wedding you envision for yourself from the beginning. Paradisus Resorts have wedding packages to meet the needs of any bride. The Chill-Out Chic, The Aqua, The Fantasy and The Wish Packages are all memorable and romantic in their own right – what kind of a Paradisus bride-to-be are you?

5. Enjoy! – It’s easy to get caught up in the madness of planning a wedding, but make sure to try your best and enjoy every second of the process. A wedding at Paradisus Resorts allows you the convenience of booking a wedding and honeymoon in one, eliminating any unnecessary stress from your wedding bliss.  Before you know it, you’ll be sitting at home with your new spouse wishing you could do it all over again!

If you prefer to have hands-on assistance and experts helping with every step of the big day, than Paradisus has several bridal packages available that make every detail easier to implement.  Paradisus’ detailed wedding packages, organized by the fabulous Romance Specialists, put all of the wedding planning in our amazing team’s capable hands.  Click here to find out more on our current bridal packages:

Aqua view

Chill-out Chic view

Fantasy view

Wish - Complimentary Wedding Package – view