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DestinationWeddings.com Named 2011 Top Travel Agency in the World By Sandals & Beaches Luxury Resorts.
"DesintationWeddings.com, the number one worldwide retail agency producer of destination weddings, was honored for its exceptional service by Sandals & Beaches Luxury Resorts with an incredible eight awards, including the highest accolade of 2011 Top Travel Agency in the World. ..."
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TravelPress.com features marriage between DestinationWeddings.com and Weddings By Oceans.
"DesintationWeddings.com has partnered with Canada's Weddings BY Oceans to launch DestinationWeddings.com LLC (DestinationWeddings.com Canada). Led by industry veteran Megan McWhinnie-Crouse, DestinationWeddings.com Canada is headquartered in Toronto with plans to add 100 Certified Destination Wedding Specialists throughout the country by the end of 2012. ..."
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TravelWeek spotlights DestinationWeddings.com and Weddings By Oceans partnership.
"DestinationWeddings.com, the largest producer of destination weddings in the world, is linking up with Weddings By Oceans, one of the top five producers of destination weddings in Canada, to launch DestinationWeddings.com LLC. ..."
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DestinationWeddings.com Partners With Canadian Wedding Company.
"DestinationWeddings.com is partnering with Weddings By Oceans, one of the top five producers of destination weddings in Canada, to launch DestinationWeddings.com Canada on Oct. 1. ..."
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DestinationWeddings.com Expands to Canadian Market.
"Top destination wedding producers DestinationWeddings.com and Weddings By Oceans have combined to launch DestinationWeddings.com LLC Canada. ... "
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| DestinationWeddings.com Receives Top Honor From El Dorado Spa Resorts and Azul Hotels by Karisma.
DestinationWeddings.com Accepts Award as the "#1 Worldwide Retail Agency Producer of Destination Weddings" for Outstanding Service and Wedding Sales ... "DestinationWeddings.com and its Certified Destination Wedding Specialists are an exclusive group of trained specialists who are exceptionally attentive to the needs and wants of their clients and we are honored to present them with this award" ...
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DestinationWeddings.com named to Destination Weddings & Honeymoons "A list" of planners.
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine, one of the most prominent publications in the destination wedding industry, named DestinationWeddings.com to their "A list" of destination wedding planners in their March/April 2010 edition. We're very excited to be named, and below is an excerpt of the article:
DestinationWeddings.com A-LIST Wedding Planner: SPECIALTY: Exotic destination weddings in the Caribbean, Mexico,
Hawaii and Central America. "The best part about planning destination weddings is being there to get clients out of a jam - it's a great feeling ensuring nothing gets in the way of each couple's perfect wedding," said Quentin Carmichael III, Marketing and Sales Manager.
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DestinationWeddings.com's First International Destination Wedding Symposium in Mexico
A total of five dignitaries from various branches of the Mexican government were on hand on August 13, 2010 at the El Dorado Royale Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, to recognize DestinationWeddings.com for being the Premier Destination Wedding Travel Company for all of Mexico. ...
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DestinationWeddings.com featured in Recommend Magazine's annual Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Issue.
"Surprisingly enough, destination weddings can very well be one of the most economical ways to get married, even with a farily good-sized guest list. ... it's a wedding ritual that's becoming more and more popular." ...
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Coverage of DestinationWeddings.com on WeddingStar.com.
"Oh yes, it's a destination wedding!, Saying "I do" amidst the sun, sand and endless margaritas may not be every Bride's #1 choice but boy does it ever sound intriguing! ..."
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DestinationWeddings.com in recommmend.com.
"Destination weddings are big business for travel agents. In fact, according to a recent study conducted by The Knot & WeddingChannel.com, 24 percent of marriages are destination weddings and over 75 percent of these affairs are planned by travel agents. ..."
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Recommend Magazine highlighted DestinationWeddings.com in their annual Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Issue.
"Welcome to our annual Destination Weddings & Honeymoons issue, an informational marriage of worldwide destination wedding and honeymoon facts that should help you get a piece of the $6 to $7 billion that was spent on honeymoons alone in 2010, ..."
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TravelAgent Magazine Reviewed DestinationWeddings.com and Karisma Hotels.
"My love for travel and romance is legendary among my circle of friends. So, when the opportunity came up to visit Mexico's Riviera Maya and attend the DestinationWeddings.com Annual Symposium at Karisma Hotels' El Dorado Royale, a Spa Resort, ..."
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DestinationWeddings.com featured in Family Getaways Magazine.
"These days, there are a multitude of options for brides and grooms when it comes to deciding where to hold their weddings. ..."
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TravelPulse.com showcases winners of DestinationWeddings.com's Annual Symposium.
"DestinationWeddings.com announced winners from the second annual DestinationWeddings.com Symposium. Brittany Schiffler, Top Overall Wedding Producer and recipient of 12 awards, was among those honored during the three-day event, which took place at El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort, by Karisma in Riviera Maya on Aug. 10 to 12. ..."
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DestinationWeddings.com featured in Greersoc.com.
"DestinationWeddings.com has partnered with Oprah's special events planner Colin Cowie to certify just 175 destination wedding specialists worldwide. Trained to please by planning the most stylish and customized destination weddings, ..."
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Coverage of DestinationWeddings.com in the Wedding Essentials
"The advantages of approaching your wedding as a destination are numerous. It's a way for everyone in the wedding party to enjoy some time away and together. ..."
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DestinationWeddings.com is featured in Travel Weekly, the National Newspaper of the Travel Industry.
"Even travel agents who have never watched a single reality TV show are probably familiar with the term "Bridezilla," especially those with firsthand experience booking wedding-related travel. ..."
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Greersoc.com explore DestinationWeddings.com and El Dorado Maroma.
"Some wedding planners say Mexico's Mayan Riviera is the new hot spot for destination weddings, honeymoons or just some old-fashioned romance. After a visit to Riviera Maya's El Dorado Maroma Resort, we agree that this tropical slice of The Caribbean seems made for ultra-romantic getaways. ..."
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DestinationWeddings.com is featured on PRWeek.com.
"San Francisco: DestinationWeddings.com has named Glodow Nead Communications (GNC) its AOR. The agency will begin work on a strategic, multipronged PR campaign around online service. ..."
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| Texas Destination Wedding Couple Wins Dream First Anniversary Trip to Mexico.
DestinationWeddings.com sends lucky couple back to Mexico to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Sarah and Geral of
Garland, Texas are the Grand Prize winners of DestinationWeddings.com's 2009 Referral Contest. The couple was happily married in Mexico last year and referred an engaged friend to DestinationWeddings.com. DestinationWeddings.com rewards their couples for referring engaged friends and family by entering their names into quarterly drawings ...
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DestinationWeddings.com in Magazines ...
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Travel Agent Magazine, “DestinationWeddings.com expands to Canadian market” October, 2011.
Family Getaways Magazine, “...agents should remind the couple to think of the guests...” Fall 2011
Recommend Magazine, “The average wedding expenditure in 2010 was $26,984...” June, 2011.
Recommend Magazine, Tour Talk. “... a wedding ritual that's becoming more and more popular.” June, 2010.
Boston Business Journal. “2009 Pacesetter List of Fastest Growing Private Companies.”
Destination Weddings and Honeymoons. “Destination Weddings Made Easy, 2009 Worldwide Guide.”
Inc. Magazine. “#149 Fastest Growing Company in the U.S.” 2008 Inc. 500 List, September 2008.
Newsday. “Wedding Web sites, or 'wed sites,' gain popularity.” By Richard Dalton, March 2008.
“For a destination wedding, answering questions is essential. And destinationweddings.com made it easy.”
Bucks County Woman. “Three Hot Spots for Destination Weddings.” February - March 2008, p.30.
Destination Weddings and Honeymoons. “Making Memories.” Winter 2007, p.44.
InStyle Weddings. “Aisle Style.” Winter 2007, p.94.
Modern Bride. “Top Weddings of the Year.” Summer 2007
Placed in Best Wedding of the Year
Modern Bride. “What You Really Want to Know.” Spring 2007
“Your guests will thank you!”
Destination I Do. “The dirt on the details.” Fall 2007, p.46.
“Destination Weddings is kicking butt and taking names. Every time we visit, they have more tricks up their sleeves than ever before, making it easier and easier for couples to plan destination weddings.”
Destination I Do. “Grab Your Passports: Wedding Expert Helps Couples Find Travel Deals.” Summer 2007, p.28.
“DestinationWeddings.com: The industry’s leading travel website.”
Destination I Do. “Ask the Expert.” Spring 2007, p.46.
Elegant Wedding, Fall 2006
Bride Magazine, Summer 2006
Chicago Society Magazine, Spring 2006
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In Books ...
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Destination Weddings for Dummies, 2007, on sale at book retailers nationwide
Listed as “Best Choice” for on-line planning
The Everything Destination Wedding Book, 2007, on sale at book retailers nationwide
“Only true full-service destination wedding expert on the web” |
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In the Media ...
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Marketwire Press Release, DestinationWeddings.com honored for the second year in a row as one of the fastest growing companies in America, August 18, 2009.
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ABC TV News interviews Destination Weddings founder, July 31, 2009.
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Wall Street Journal, Your Money Matters, "I Do ... for Less", June 8, 2009.
Destination Wedding Travel, Inc., the Internet's leading provider of weddings throughout the tropics, is pleased to announce
that they have been named to the Boston Business Journal's Pacesetters List of the 60 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Massachusetts. Read more ... |
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Inc. 500, #149 Fastest Growing Privately Held Company in the U.S., 2008 Inc. 500 List.
Associated Press, “In a tough economy, ‘destination’ weddings become increasingly popular.” Online at MSNBC.com, December 2008.
“Marriages are made in heaven at destinationweddings.com!” Online at HubPages, March 2008.
“The ultimate guide for couples planning to tie the nuptial knot!”
“World’s Ultra-Exclusive Destination Wedding Spots.” Online at Forbes.com and ABCNews.com, January 2008.
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NBC Television reality show The Real Wedding Crashers, Spring 2007, MSNBC Broadcasting.
“10 Great Places to Get Married.” Online at ForbesTraveler.com and MSNBC.com, December 2006.
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“More Couples Embrace Destination Weddings: Brides, Grooms Tie Knot with New Wedding Trend.” General Air News, Boston's ABC-TV Channel 5, May 2005. |
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Here are some of the Awards and Recognitions we have won over the years for excellence in serving the destination wedding travel community.
Travel Impressions
Best of the Best 2010 - Top producing agency in the world
Best of the Best 2009 - Top producing agency in the world
Best of the Best 2008 - Top producing agency in the world
Best of the Best 2007 - Top producing agency in the world
Best of the Best 2006 - Top producing agency in the world
Best of the Best 2005
Karisma Resorts
#1 Worldwide Retail Agency Producer of Destination Weddings
Sandals
Best of the Best Worldwide 2010
Top Destination Wedding Travel Agency 2010
 Top 10 Travel Agency Worldwide 2010
Top Travel Agency Northeast USA 2010
Top Beaches Travel Agency - 2010
Top Grand Pineapple Travel Agency - 2010
Best of the Best 2009
Top Destination Wedding Travel Agency - USA 2009
Top Suite Concierge Travel Agency - Northeast 2009
Top Travel Agency - Northeast 2009
Top 10 Travel Agency - Worldwide 2009
Best of the Best 2008
Top Suite Concierge Travel Agency - Northeast 2008
Top Travel Agency - Northeast 2008
Top Beaches Agency in the World 2008
2nd Top Selling Sandals Agency in the World 2008
Best of the Best 2007
Top Producing Agency in the Northeast 2007
Top 10 (#4) Producing Agency in the World 2007
Top Destination Wedding Travel Agency - USA 2007
Best of the Best 2006
Top Producing Travel Agency in the Northeast 2006
Top 10 (#7) Producing Agency in the World 2006
SuperClubs
Top Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Agency 2010
Top Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Agency 2009
Top Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Agency 2008
Top Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Agency 2007
Top Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Agency 2006
Funjet Vacations
500 Club - Platinum 2010
500 Club - Platinum 2009
500 Club - Platinum 2008
500 Club - Gold 2007
500 Club - Bronze 2006
500 Club - Bronze 2005
Apple Vacations
Platinum Apple 2010
Crystal Apple 2009
Crystal Apple 2008
Crystal Apple 2007
Platinum Apple 2006
Please Remember:
Destination weddings take considerable planning and research, and the best properties & accommodations often book far in advance of the wedding date.
The earlier you begin planning your wedding, the greater the likelihood you will be able to book the perfect property for you and your guests.
Start Planning your Destination Wedding Today.
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