Archive for the ‘Honeymoons’ Category

Marvelous Marcy: I met her at the Damned show on Valentine’s Day 2010 at Slim’s. I don’t know how I could have missed such a cool and talented gal who lived in the SF Mission District for so long (a tiny hamlet of hipsters). I knew she was a photographer of some renown: she shot legendary bands such as the Damned and even First Lady, Michelle Obama (oh, and did I mention, weddings?). Then we got busy with life and work and lost touch but always wanted to reconnect. She saw a Tweet about my work on the Sea Shepherd App and reached out. Little did I know that she was a lover of animals and was also trying to help save endangered cheetahs. It’s like a match made in heaven: two punk rock aficionados affiliated with the bridal industry finally bond over their work in animal conservation. A little random? Maybe. Very San Francisco? You betcha! I think I’ll send Evan Willams a thank you note, because Twitter, as much as it can drive me mental, has a tangible purpose beyond endless self promotion and marketing – it can bring people together…read on to check out one of the most ‘feel good all over honeymoons’ Cheetah Watch Safari Botswana….Stay tuned for more of Marcy Mendelson’s snaps in future posts!

Many couples want to do more than sit on a beach, they want adventure, they want to give back… and they want five star treatment.

I’ve been photographing the weddings and parties of free spirits and artists for many a year.  As a recent development, I’ve entered the world of conservation, for the cheetah specifically.

Due to the generosity of planners & eco-lodges in South Africa and Botswana, I’ve been able to arrange a luxury safari focused on the cheetah at a priced at a nearly $4k discount.  Not only that, a tax-deductable portion goes to Cheetah Conservation Botswana. We will be a small, focused group in beautiful, remote locations known for their wild cheetah!

Take the road less traveled: Cheetah Conservation Botswana

All my photography work goes toward the production of the cheetah conservation documentary.  Special for the Anti-Brides out there: 15% off photo packages.  Mention “Antibride Cheetah” in your request. http://marcymendelson.com

Join me, conservation photographer and National Geographic contributor, and famed safari guide and author, Peter Allison on a unique journey as we explore the best regions in Southern Africa and Botswana to see cheetah in the wild.   Luxury accommodations in spectacular settings include all game drives in open vehicles with experienced game rangers on private land that allow off road access and the ability to follow animals at night.  This is truly the trip of a lifetime.

About:

Marcy is a wedding, event, press & conservation photographer based in San Francisco, California. She has exhibited her work in London, San Francisco and Philadelphia, and recently at Scream Gallery as the recipient of the London Calling prize.  As a photojournalist she has shot for The Times of London, documented the classic punk rockers, The Damned, and freelances with SIPA Press as an ongoing contributor with assignments as varied as NYC Fashion Week and the First Lady Michelle Obama.

Her fondness for the cheetah began as a young child reading her parents’ National Geographic magazines and fascinated by PBS nature specials. She was compelled to act when she recently learned about the continued decline in cheetah populations outpacing conservation programs.  Special for Antibrides, she is offering 15% off photo packages with mention of “Antibride Cheetah”, and promoting her Cheetah Safari for Conservation.

And if you ask nicely, she’ll teach you how to samba..

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Words and Images: Marcy Mendelson

 

Jump for joy at Jumby Bay

Luxury accommodations, spectacular views, romantic opportunities and a Couples Retreat package will get your first few days together off to a blissful start!

Antigua, West Indies (July 12, 2011) – Let other addresses promise a honeymoon to remember, Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort off the coast of Antigua delivers one you’ll never forget. Renowned among Antigua luxury resorts as a hot spot for Caribbean destination weddings, the inclusive private island resort is the perfect location to celebrate the first few days of your lives together, with luxury guest quarters, spectacular views of turquoise waters and lush tropical foliage, and romantic opportunities at every turn.  The resort’s newly designed one-bedroom Estate Suite is a breathlessly romantic hideaway for honeymooners, with design inspired by beachy hues and island textures. Or, settle into one of Jumby Bay’s eight Private Estate Homes including Frangipani Point, a NEW four-bedroom oceanfront villa with lush tropical gardens, a beautiful freshwater pool and private butler service.

Jumby Bay’s “Privileges of Privacy” menu offers honeymoon couples private events to share. Take your pick of engaging diversions such as a Private Chef’s Table or Private Beach Dinner with four courses and paired wine; Private Stargazing accompanied by wine, cheese and a tour of the heavens with Resident Astronomer David Stubbs; a Private Spa Evening pour deux with couples treatments, dinner and dessert at the new Sense®, A Rosewood Spa; a Private Visit to a Local Potter for an exclusive work of art the two of you will cherish; or Private Tennis Lessons for two with a resort tennis pro.  Of course, Jumby Bay also offers dedicated Wedding Packages, an exclusive Island Buyout Package, and an experienced Wedding Coordinator to assure that the happiest day of your lives goes off without a hitch.  Enjoy a honeymoon you’ll never forget with a Couples Retreat Package at Jumby Bay, including:

• Accommodations for seven nights in a Pool Suite, Estate Suite or Beachside Courtyard Suite
• Private chauffeured round-trip airport transfers
• Bottle of chilled Champagne and culinary amenity upon arrival
• Full breakfast, lunch, diner, beverages, cocktails and house wine by the glass daily
• One romantic dinner on the beach
• Stargazing and Moonlight Massage in a private spa couples suite
• Nightly amenities and special departure gift
• From $10,000 for a Pool Suite, $13,300 for an Estate Suite and $8,795 for a Beachside Courtyard Suite based on double occupancy, plus 10.5% government tax and 10% service. Available through November 20, 2011, based on availability; blackout dates may apply.

Moonlight dinner defines romance

In addition to the details above, rates are inclusive of daily water sports, use of two resort pools, three tennis courts, fitness center, croquet lawn and putting green. For more information or to reserve a Couples Retreat at Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort please contact 888-ROSEWOOD, or 268-462-6000, or visit www.jumbybayresort.com.

About Jumby Bay

Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort is an inclusive luxury retreat set on its own enchanting 300-acre private island two miles off the coast of Antigua in the West Indies. Accessible only by boat, the resort offers upscale travelers a relaxed and authentic Caribbean escape with superb white-sand beaches and lush tropical environs.  In December 2009, Jumby Bay revealed a $28 million resort-wide transformation. Closed since June 2008, the ultra-luxe, resort hideaway re-emerged with an array of absolutely brand new enticements; including its first-ever Sense, A Rosewood Spa®, 28 new spacious suites and fully enhanced accommodations, new open-air Verandah, new Pool Grille bistro-style restaurant, and a pair of $18-million Estate Homes with private pools, tennis courts, and full access to the many amenities of Jumby Bay. For active travelers, Jumby Bay offers watersports, tennis, hiking and biking trails, a fitness center and a new oceanfront infinity pool. In 2007, Jumby Bay was named the “World’s Best Caribbean Resort” in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Readers’ Survey. It also ranked among the “Top 25 Caribbean Resorts” on Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2009, and was included on Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards in 2009. For more information and reservations, call 888.ROSEWOOD.

About Rosewood Hotels & Resort

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages one-of-a-kind luxury properties in the world’s most desired destinations. Rosewood properties embrace the company’s A Sense of Place® philosophy, reflecting the history, architecture, scale and sensibilities of the destination. With 18 properties in eight countries, the Rosewood collection includes some of the most legendary hotels and resorts in the world, including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek® in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, as well as contemporary classics such as Rosewood Sand Hill® in California, Rosewood San Miguel de Allende® in Mexico, and, now, Rosewood Tucker’s Point in Bermuda. Rosewood also offers Sense® spa – featuring treatments reflective of the location’s culture and natural environment – available exclusively at select properties.