Boston to Bermuda Cruise on Sale for NH Residents

If you have never cruised now is the perfect time to book a Boston to Bermuda cruise! They are offering great pricing to New Hampshire Residents and on board credits. 


I did this cruise last year for a 60th wedding anniversary, the ship was fun, food excellent and the beaches and sights of Bermuda are amazing. You get 3 full days in Bermuda and no flights needed. Call today at (603)228-1625 or email linda@travlbudi.com

Zoetry Aqua in Punta Cana

  

Looking at romantic all-inclusive Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana from the outside and you will see an intimate 51-suite oceanfront property, four gourmet a la carte restaurants and an extensive wine cellar.

While those great features have helped visitors give Zoetry a six Golden Apple Plus rating and “Excellent” TripAdvisor.com review, it’s the incredible feel of this resort that will make you fall in love.

When it comes to world-class resorts and the peak of luxury, the little things make a big difference. And Zoetry knows this. From warm towels and drinks at check-in to horseback riding and full-service spa, Zoetry’s top-class service staff is focused intently on your wellness, serenity and romance.

Want fresh juice or exotic Dominican Republic fruits? Have a thirst for coconut milk by the pool? Whether it’s poolside service or room service, the smiling staff doesn’t just aim to please, they go above and beyond.

And the aesthetics aren’t bad, either. Along with the well-maintained garden area, the magnificent azure sea and spacious rooms give Zoetry an exclusive feel like you stumbled on Punta Cana’s best kept secret. This resort is perfection for honeymooners and couples looking to be pampered and receive that extra special treatment.

Still not enough relaxation for you? If the tranquil beaches and crystal water can’t unlock your tension, maybe Zoetry’s full service spa can. Never want to leave your room? There’s 24-hour private in-room dining and around the clock laundry service.

Zoetry brings all the great aspects of a romantic getaway with a pinch of something special. And whether that comes from the friendly and helpful staff or the ideal exclusive location, one thing is for certain: You will leave smitten with more than just your partner.

If you want to book this resort or learn more about Zoetry Agua Punta Cana, call travLBudi, LLC at (603)228-1625 or email: linda@travlbudi.com 

   

 by Ryan Bright  

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Key reasons you should visit the Island fo Aruba!

• Perfect weather. It’s always summer in Aruba. Average daytime temperatures of 82 degrees F and constant cooling trade winds help to keep the humidity low. Aruba has a desert-like climate with less than 20 inches of rain a year.
• Warm, friendly people. Arubans are among the friendliest people in the world.  Also speaking a variety of languages making communication a breeze.
• White sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Aruba boasts more than seven miles of white sandy beaches, some rated among the best in the world by prestigious travel publications. Clear turquoise waters surround the island with gentle lapping waves along the hotel zone on the leeward side of the island.
• Wide variety of accommodations. In Aruba your clients can choose from some of the most well-known hotel brands and high rise resorts, to smaller more laid-back hotels and boutique properties. Some hotels are All-Inclusive properties, while many others are EP and/or offer a variety of meal plan options.
• An abundance of land and water activities. Aruba offers a wide range of both land- and water-based activities for visitors of all ages. Aruba is considered a shopper’s paradise and is home to numerous museums and historical sights and attractions – including Arikok National Park.
• A foodie paradise. The island is known for its gourmet dining with many restaurants serving a wide range of local and international cuisine.

Do you understand why the Dominican Republic has a tourist card?

The Tourist Card is a tax the Dominican Republic charges its visitors. Its legal base rests on the Law 199-67, which establishes the acquisition of such card as a requirement to enter national territory, for tourism  purposes, without the need of a consular Visa.


Law 199-67 establishes that the right to the Tourist Card is automatically lost if the beneficiary engages in lucrative activities while in Dominican territory. Furthermore, the inappropriate use of the Card will be sanctioned by the National Migration Authorities with immediate expulsion of the visitor from the country dispensing with  any formalities. Foreigners wishing to enter the Dominican Republic for business purposes shall apply for a Business Visa, with one or multiple entries, at one of the many diplomatic and consulate offices overseas.



The Tourist Card allows a stay of 30 days in the country, after which, if wishing to stay longer, the Tourist can extend his or her stay paying a fee which will be proportional to the amount of time he or she wishes to remain in the country. If information on the matter is needed, contact the Ministry of Migration.


To obtain a Tourist Card the only requirements are a Valid Passport and the payment of aUS$10.00 or €10.00fee.


The Tourist Card is valid for a year from the date of purchase and is only valid for one person, who will only be able to use it once. The Tourist Card can be acquired at point of sale locations in land, air, or sea ports in the country; it is also available in Dominican embassies and consulate offices overseas and in Tour operating companies. It may also be purchased through the online portal at www.dgii.gov.do.

Who is exempt?

All tourists entering the Dominican Republic should purchase a Tourist Card except countries with which the Dominican Republic has previous agreements.
Tourist exempted from the Tourist Card purchase are:

• Residents, Visa holders and Dominican nationals.
• Foreigners arriving from Argentina, Chile, South Korea, Ecuador, Israel, Japan, Peru and Uruguay.
• Diplomatic and Consular staff with assigned missions in the country, while they remain on duty.
• Passengers using private, noncommercial aviation as long as the aircraft fulfills the following requirements: the trip must be for sport, leisure, executive, tourism and business purposes, and the aircraft must not weigh more than thirty thousand pounds (30,000) and  have  a maximum  capacity of 12 passengers. 
• Haitian nationals having a card that validates their entry and exit of the country the same day. The use of this Card is fully explained under Art. 78 of the Migration Law .It also specifies that this card will only be valid in the Dominican province which borders the residence in Haiti of the holder .If not, a Tourist Card must be bought.

Romantic things to do while visiting Aruba

Looking for a romantic moment or place to take your loved one in Aruba? Or do you want to surprise your loved one with a truly romantic moment in Aruba?  A sunset sail, a private dinner on the beach, a horseback tour on the beach at sunset; the list of possibilities is endless. Call today to book this destination at (603)228-1625 or email: linda@travlbudi.com.  Also ask me about Boardwalk Hotel a small but amazing resort to stay on the island to add to the romance.

1. Sunset drinks at Miralamar

There are plenty of beaches, beach bars, view points and breathtaking coastlines in Aruba to take in the gorgeous sunset, a highly romantic moment during the day and a great start of your evening. Try a hidden gem off the beaten track and take a drive to Aruba’s National Park Arikok. Just past the Park’s main entrance in San Fuego (direction Santa Cruz) drive some 100 meters uphill and you’ll find stairs to Miralamar on your right hand side. Bring a chilled bottle of wine or any other beverage of your choice and have a seat at the bench atop the Miralamar hill, overlooking the ocean and breathtaking hilly countryside. For the ultimate romance, go here around sundown, between 6-7 PM.

2. Massage for two on the water

Aruba offers some of the most romantic settings for an indulgent couples massage on the beach. The ultimate romance can be found during a relaxing morning or afternoon at the Spa Cove, part of Okeanos Spa, located on the private island of the Renaissance Resort. On a pier surrounded by the clear blue Caribbean ocean you’ll enjoy a massage for two in the privacy of a secluded cabana. After your treatment you can explore and enjoy the private beach of Renaissance island, in a just-like-the-movies setting of snow white beaches and parading flamingos. Starting at $290 for a 50-minutes massage for two, including free ferry service for access to the private island.

3. Beach picnic at night

As busy as Aruba’s beaches can get during the day, the more quiet and almost mystical they become in the late evening. To get into the romantic mood, have a stroll on the paved boardwalk alongside the gardens of Palm Beach high-rise hotels and take in the dramatic effect of tall palm trees making a mark on the beach with their dark silhouettes. Continue your journey (preferably by car) towards Eagle Beach, or any of the smaller bays up north, such as Boca Catalina. Bring your beach towels to create a plaid, some chilled drinks and plenty of snacks and have the romantic beach pick nick of a lifetime.

4. After dinner drink at the Lighthouse

When in Aruba, do as the Arubans do and drive up to the California Lighthouse. Especially at night this site attracts romantic couples that park their car at this elevated area to enjoy the magnificent skyline of well-lit Palm Beach high-rise area. Bring some chilled drinks and your favorite music and transform your car into a romantic lounge with excellent views of the most northern tip of the island.

5. Barefoot dining at Sunset

The soft sands of Aruba’s famous beaches make for the most romantic setting to enjoy a sunset dinner under a starlit sky. There are various options to choose from as Aruba offers quite a few beachfront restaurants, both in Eagle Beach and Palm Beach as well as the more remote Savaneta, a small fisherman village on a 30-minute drive from the hotel area. Between downtown Oranjestad and Aruba’s airport you’ll find the ocean front Barefoot Restaurant, offering an excellent menu and wine selection. Make reservations in advance and try to get a table on the water’s edge.

Where to stay?

The romantic Boardwalk Small Hotel Aruba is located just steps from pristine Palm Beach on a historic coco plantation offering lush gardens, private casitas with spacious patios, complete with hammock and BBQ set.


The owners of Boardwalk Small Hotel, fun twin sisters Kimberly and Stephanie are always around to provide additional tips and insights, or can assist in taking your loved one by surprise. A sunset sail, a private dinner on the beach, a horseback tour on the beach at sunset; the list of possibilities is endless.


Complimentary beach towels and blankets, snorkel gear, coolers and folding beach chairs are provided by Boardwalk Hotel. Their Romance Package offers champagne breakfast for two, a sunset sail or beachfront dinner and a double hammock on the private patio, ideal for couples on a romantic holiday.

Ireland - a place of amazing architect, great pubs, local music and amazing scenery

Looking for some place different to travel too?  What about Ireland?  It has amazing architect, history, music, pubs, fields of green, castles and much more!  Call today to book your next trip to Ireland at (603)228-1625 or email: linda@travlbudi.com

Things to do in Aruba

National Park Arikok

The National Park takes up approximately 18 percent of the island, including three primary geological formations, the Aruba lava formation, a quartz diorite formation, and limestone formation that extends inward from the coast. These formations have directly influenced Aruba's human settlement, as well as its natural wonders.


Aruba is home to several species which only live on the island, including two unique species of snake and two bird species. Rock outcroppings also create micro-climatic conditions to support these unique plant and animal species, as well as settlements. These are located within the Arikok National Park almost exclusively. Inside the park are some of the island's oldest Arawak paintings, and has since drawn attention from the government.


The two snake species are the cascabel (Crotalus durissus uni-color), and the santanero (Leptodeira bakeri), called the (Aruban) Baker's cat-eyed snake. The shoco (Athene cunicu-laria arubensis), known as the Aruban burrowing owl, and the prikichi (Aratinga pertinax arubensis), the Aruban parakeet. Another indigenous species, the kododo blauw (Cnemido- phorus arubensus) is the Aruban whiptail lizard.


First designated as an important national area in the 1980s, Arikok National Park is home to popular hiking trails, covering all kinds of terrain from hills to gold mines, and even plantation ruins.
We recommend Eddy Croes as your guide when visiting the park!

Jeep Tours & Jeep Rentals

Discover Aruba on your own terms by renting a Jeep (open or closed-air)! Take along your complimentary cooler, snorkel set and a map with the Islands hidden spots and must see highlights - which we of course gladly provide for you - and head out for your Aruban adventure along Aruba’s North Shore and Arikok National Park! Please note that Aruba’s renowned natural pool can only be reached by 4x4 vehicle. The price for a one-day Jeep rental is approximately $95. Organized Jeep tours are also offered by Red Sail Sports Aruba. They depart at 7:50 am until 1:20pm and cover most popular island highlights. The price for the tour is for Adults USD $85.00 per person, for children (6-12) USD $50 per child.

Horsebackriding

Rancho Notorious is specialized in small, personalized tours with friendly, attentive, multi- lingual guides, with your safety and enjoyment in mind.
They have different tours. They all start through the beautiful 'cunucu' area and wend their way to either The Lighthouse (3,5 hours), the Alto Vista Chapel area (2,5 hours), or the Malmok beach stretch (2,5 hours).

Butterfly Farm

Step into the tropical gardens of the Butterfly Farm in Aruba, teeming with butterflies from around the globe and prepare to meet some of the world's most colorful and unusual creatures. Observe the life cycle of these fascinating animals from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly.
Tour guides at the Butterfly Farm Aruba will entertain you with commentary on the butterfly habits and the miracle of metamorphosis. The Butterfly Farm in Aruba is open all year from 9 am to 4.30 p.m. The Butterfly Farm is located in the Palm Beach area across the Aruba Phoenix and the Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino on a short 5-minute drive from Boardwalk Small Hotel.

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A Sandals Resorts vacation gives you everything you’d find at any five-star luxury resort; the only difference is everything is included! More than just an all-inclusive, Sandals Resorts offer the Luxury Included^® Vacation experience with MORE quality inclusions.


Designed for romance, Sandals Resorts delights two people in love with incredibly luxurious accommodations among romantic tropical settings, world-class dining experiences, thrilling land and water sports, and the most gorgeous beaches in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, the Bahamas, Grenada and Barbados. At Sandals Resorts leave your worries behind, because love is all you need.

Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas

Exquisite Sophistication in the Exotic Bahamian Out IslandsSandals Emerald Bay brings unprecedented luxury to the easy-going rhythms of the Bahamian Out Islands. Unique to the Great Exuma property is a stunning 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course, as well as an award-winning Red Lane^® Spa With a mile-long secluded beach, elegant suites, stunning villas and seven incredible restaurants, you can see why this resort is considered the Gem of the Bahamas.

Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island

European Elegance and Island Romance in One Unforgettable Vacation
Located on Nassau's Cable Beach, Sandals Royal Bahamian is one of the Bahamas' most elegant resorts, offering two unique destinations in one. It has its own offshore is and filled with every amenity, romantic adventures, and region's finest seafood restaurant. A refined mainland is filled with European sophistication and extravagant details, from Roman colonnaded pools and exotic firepits, to nine other restaurants and a world-class spa.

Sandals Grande Riviera Beach & Villa Golf Resort

One of Jamaica's Newest and Grandest Resorts
Set on Ocho Rios' beautiful beach, the brand new Sandals Grande Riviera is like nothing else in Jamaica, with three distinctive experiences in one incredible resort. It's a hip beach club with a chic vibe, day or night. A seaside garden paradise with babbling brooks and extraordinary ocean views. An exclusive butler Village with a plantation-style Great House perched atop a mountain, where cool drinks are served with warm hospitality. A true Garden of Eden encompassing over 100 acres, this resort is so vast and lush that, no matter where you find yourself, you'll always feel as if there's plenty of space for just the two of you.

Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa

A Glamorous Saint Lucia Golf Resort
Sandals Regency La Toc is recognized as one of the most sparkling jewel in the islands. The "Emerald of the Caribbean" glitters invitingly along the half-mile crescent shaped beach, cradling exotic coral bluffs, lush hillsides, and rolling fairways. This magnificent 210-acre estate features Sunset Bluff Village, a resort within the resort, flaunting breathtaking vistas from bluff-top villas with private intimate pools. Indulge in Five-Star Diamond French cuisine and other tantalizing cuisine from around the world at eight spectacular restaurants.

Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa

Discover the Best of Two Worlds at the World's Most Romantic Resort
Set on Antigua's beautiful Dickenson Bay beach, the resort's charming seaside garden oasis known as the Caribbean Grove is graced by meandering pathways, majestic palms and cooling trade winds. Step into a realm of chic sophistication where European grandeur unfolds from the hillside to villas-by-the-sea at the luxurious, all-suite Mediterranean Village. At Sandals Grande Antigua, it is said a flower blooms suddenly with every kiss. Create your own lover's legend as you share the most romantic holiday of a lifetime. Two perfect worlds. One grand resort. All included.

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Sandals Negril - resort for made just for couples

Sandals Negril Beach Resort and Spa is located on Jamaica’s famous seven-mile beach, this ultimate Beach Resort and Spa is serene and secluded. Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa is set amongst lush palm groves, powdery white sand beach and the calm aquamarine Caribbean Sea, a must for Scuba and Snorkel enthusiasts. Negril offers some of the best sunsets in the Caribbean, as well as a myriad of water sports to choose from; you will have to see it to believe it.

 

With its blissful ambience of laid-back cool and uninhibited revelry, Sandals Negril epitomizes the free-spirited personality that has long made Negril the exotic playground of choice for fun-loving pleasure seekers. Here on sands of pure white kissed by a sea of aquamarine, this decadently carefree resort is nestled within lushly landscaped acres along the island's legendary Seven-Mile Beach, putting you closer to the water than anywhere else in Negril. A love for Mother Nature ensures that Jamaica's hippest resort is also its most green - awarded an Earth Check Double Platinum Certification for an unwavering commitment to environmental excellence for over a decade. Come let your love blossom amidst the barefoot elegance and chill-out vibe that is uniquely Sandals Negril.

 

 

• This 12 acre beachfront resort sits on over 1,700 feet of pristine white sand seven mile beach.
• 222 Rooms & Suites, 13 Categories, including the ultra luxurious One Bedroom Millionaire Honeymoon Suites with whirlpool & private plunge pool and the phenomenal One Bedroom Swim-Up Crystal Lagoon Suites
• 7 specialty restaurants and 5 Bars are on this property. Six of the restaurants have an ocean view.
•  24 Hour Room Service (exclusively for Concierge & Butler Suite categories of accommodation)
• A magnificent Red Lane ® Signature Spa is located at this resort (spa services are at an additional cost)
   
   
  All rooms include: Air conditioning, king-size bed, extra-large amenity kit, hair dryer, telephone, safety deposit box, private bath & shower, iPod clock radio, Cable T.V., tea & coffee maker, iron & ironing board. There are five (5) physically challenged rooms, which include: raised toilet seats, shower bench, extended showers and grab rails.
  All rooms and suites are tiled.