Saint Lucia is rising in popularity among Toronto couples thanks to ABCs The Bachelor reported Shannon Coyle of New Wave Travel yesterday. Monday's episode, where front-runner Ali chose career over love, offered a sneak peek at upcoming episodes where the remaining three women join Texas Pilot Jake Pavelka on the island of Saint Lucia. Following a romantic date, each woman must decide if she wants to join Jake in the special fantasy suite at luxurious Cap Maison villa resort.
In his blog post, Jake says "Next week we are in Saint Lucia! EVERYTHING changes. This is where the real emotions start to run wild."
It's easy to imagine how. The preview offered soaring glimpses of the volcanic Piton Mountains -- a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- secluded beaches and lots of bikinis. Catch up on past episodes at ABC's 'The Bachelor: On The Wings of Love'
Inspired to have your own Bachelor-inspired romantic getaway? Shannon Coyle of New Wave Travel offers special room upgrades on arrival, full breakfast in-room and $100 resort credits. Plus, she knows all The Bachelor hot spots, described in a tourism press release:
Stunning Scenery: Jake and Tenley take a helicopter ride over lush tropical rainforest to view the iconic Piton Mountains. After landing at the Balenbouche Estate, the couple enjoys an idyllic picnic . The two relish their alone time with an intimate dinner at The BodyHoliday LeSPORT, a world renown spa resort.
Adventure: Jake takes Gia on a fishing trip to Gros Islet. a colourful fishing village. The couple delights in the underwater sea life as they bask under the hot Caribbean sun. The boating excursion is followed by a jaunt through markets where local vendors offer a variety of handmade memorabilia, spices and foods. After the bazaar, the couple trek to Pigeon Island for a private beach picnic.
Natural Beauty: After the adrenaline rush of fishing, Jake and Vienna unwind with a chartered ride on the Brig Unicorn, a boat used in Pirates of the Caribbean. Onboard, they tour the fishing villages of Anse la Raye and Canaries before exploring the Diamond waterfalls and Sulphur Springs.
Cap Maison resort is the setting for the rose ceremony, where Jake will select his final two women. Scroll up and subscribe to the Romantic Getaway Newsletter to receive an upcoming article on this luxurious resort.
For more information on the island of Saint Lucia, call 1-800-456-3984 or visit www.saintlucianow.com.
Want to book your own Bachelor-inspired getaway? Contact:
Shannon Coyle at New Wave Travel
1075 Bay St.
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2B1
phone: 416.928.3113
Toll free: 1.800.463.1512
Email: shannon@newwavetravel.net
Website: www.newwavetravel.net
Learn about other romantic getaway ideas popular among Toronto couples in 'Trash the dress and other destination wedding trends in 2010."
Comments
Great article, and thanks for the handy travel planning links list. Very useful.
Ali made a big mistake and now she's goining to miss out big time
i should take this one as a bachelor......
I should volunteer to be next season's bachelor.
I've just blogged about reliving the Bachelor experience at www.wanderingcarol.com and mentioned this article. St Lucia sounds lovely!
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