Villa Aye Wedding in Phuket

In the picturesque setting of Villa Aye, Phuket, Natasha and Jonathan celebrated their love in a destination wedding that was as dreamy as it gets. With an intimate ceremony overlooking the Andaman Sea, Natasha and Jonathan shared their love story and the magic of their special day. “We met in Dubai Marina dog park, both…

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Peak Season vs Off Season: Choosing Your Wedding Date

Aerial view of Wedding Ceremony

Have you decided to tie the knot at a faraway destination? How exciting! You probably have a wedding vision in mind, whether it’s a tropical paradise or a cozy ski retreat. You might even know exactly where you want to say “I do.” But before you start booking vendors and ordering invitations, you have one…

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5 Travel Must Haves

Models posing in luggage trolley with carry-ons

With 20 years of travel writing under our belt, we’ve learned a thing or two about getting to and from a destination wedding with ease. There have been plenty of products that didn’t make the cut (and that’s why you won’t read about them on our site!) and a handful that did. Below are some…

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Underwater Proposal in Jamaica

Kelly Castille met her fiancé Kody Workman in October 2017, while checking into a hostel where he was working as a bartender. The couple has been together ever since, having eventually quit their jobs to pursue a life of travel together. They are now the well-known travel blogger and photographer duo behind Positravely.com and @Positravelty, where they share their amazing…

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A Romantic Thailand Trio

Every honeymoon should have a basic recipe for success: an exciting setting, amazing food and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Thailand has this combination down pat. I recently visited (my first time to Asia!) and was hosted by two of Minor Hotels’ signature brands – Anantara and AVANI. My Thai travels took me to three distinct destinations –…

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Panama: Crossroads of the Americas

Before traveling to a new destination, I always try to do some background research. However, before my visit to Panama, I was unable to study the destination in advance. What resulted was an eye-opening experience I didn’t see coming. I had been to Central America twice before, and loved it, so I had high expectations,…

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Scottsdale Reimagined

“I Do” as the Locals Do If you’re considering a destination wedding and are after sunny skies, miles of golf course options, temperate weather (at least in the fall-spring months), hiking, spa and really amazing food, Scottsdale, Arizona should top your list. Sure, it lacks an ocean, but it more than makes up for it…

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Turks and Caicos: Promises in Paradise

Close your eyes. What do you imagine when you dream of your ideal wedding? Do you see sand the color of snow, aquamarine water, your white dress blowing lightly in the sea breeze and sunsets that create the perfect ceremonial backdrop? If this is your fantasy, there is no other place for you than Turks…

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New Orleans: Old, New, Borrowed, Blue

Traditional & Contemporary

You’ve probably heard of the tradition of needing “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” for your wedding day. This saying comes from an Old English rhyme that names the four items a bride should include in her wedding outfit to ensure good luck in marriage. Over time, couples have put their own…

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