Over Water Bungalows that you don't need to travel far away for...
I remember the day like it was yesterday...So excited, as there was nothing like this yet so close to home. We arrived at El Dorado Maroma and were whisked away to the exclusive Palafitos, Over Water Bungalows. This day was exactly 30 days after we returned from beautiful Bora Bora....
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New Year, New Beginnings!
As we start 2019 we wanted to take a look back at where we've been and what we're looking to do in the New Year.
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8 Facts About the Panama Canal
Panama is one of the fastest-growing destinations in Central America, and the Panama Canal is the country's star attraction. Although it's on everyone's list of things to experience, the canal is more important as a global shipping transit than tourist experience. Whether you sail the canal on your next cruise or...
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Ponies and 3 More Reasons to Visit Scotland's Shetland Islands
They say on St. Patrick's Day everyone's a little bit Irish. So it's fair to say that on Rabbie Burns' Day, we're all a little bit Scottish. The national poet of Scotland – he wrote the song you likely sing every New Year's Eve: Auld Lang Syne – was born on...
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Discover Tropical Romance in 3 Overwater Bungalow Resorts on the Caribbean Sea
(Re)kindle the romance close to home – without long flights to the South Pacific or the Maldives!Overwater villas are the next best thing to a private tropical island of your own – a luxury, bungalow suspended right over top of jewel-toned seas with the rustic-chic experience of living indoors and...
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Learn to Haka on the All Blacks' Rugby Team's Home Ground
It's one of the most famous – and fearsome – pre-game rituals in the world. One that you can now learn for yourself in one of the world's most storied stadiums.Any global sports fan has heard of New Zealand's fabled All Blacks rugby team. The All Blacks are not just heroes...
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Go Glamping in the Galapagos on the Celebrity Flora
What's better than a once-in-a-lifetime cruise to the Galapagos Islands? Sleeping under the spectacular night skies in one of the most remote places in the world on the deck of a ship that's the height of modern luxury. The Celebrity Flora is a first for the cruise line, dedicated to exploration of...
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Top 6 Wellness and Fitness Cruises You Should be Booking Now
Have you resolved to travel more AND be more fit and well? Why not put these life goals together on your next cruise? Cruise lines have upped their health, wellness, and fitness games in recent years. In fact, some of the best wellness experiences in the world are now at sea.BestTrip's Lynn Elmhirst...
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Welcome to Quintess Travels New Web Site and Travel Newsletter!
We are proud to introduce you to our newly re-designed website and the first issue of our newsletter that will keep you abreast of the latest in travel, with updates on new trends and interesting interviews with special guests from different parts of the country. We've been working really hard...
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Do Destination Weddings really cost less then Traditional Weddings?
Planning for a Traditional wedding can take a year or longer - the average engagement lasts 15 months and involves taking care of a wide range of details, from ordering floral arrangements to booking musicians. All those expenses can add up quickly, and you may be wondering if there are...
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3 tips for your save the dates
1- Sending your save the date cards time line...It's never to early to send Save the Date the cards as destination Weddings take a lot of time to plan you should mail them out as early as you select your venue and date. We think 9-12 is a great idea!2-...
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Destination Wedding Planning Checklist
12+ MONTHS BEFORE Announce your Engagement, discuss wedding expenses and set a budget Set a date “tip” be flexible as popular wedding dates may not be available Start looking for a location, venue or destination wedding package “tip” Hire a Travel Agent that is specialized in Destination Weddings, their expertise will guide...
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