11 Best Sandals Resorts for Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

Best Sandals Resorts for Scuba Diving

#1 Best Overall SANDALS Royal Bahamian All-Inclusive Resort Luxury all-inclusive beachfront resort in Nassau with diverse dining and premium amenities. Key Takeaways PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors®) has voted Sandals Resorts among the Top 5 dive operations in the Western Hemisphere! the expert dive teams at Sandals are responsible for over 100,000 PADI certifications … Read more

7 Best All-inclusive Resorts in the Dominican Republic

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#1 Best Overall Excellence El Carmen Adults-Only Resort A luxurious adults-only resort in Punta Cana focused on relaxation and sophistication. Key Takeaways With near-perfect traveler reviews, Excellence El Carmen delivers luxury, adults-only accommodations on a fantastic stretch of beach. With at least ten named beaches stretching along the eastern Dominican Republic, travelers to Punta Cana … Read more

The 19 Best Wedding Photographers in Alabama

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Alabama is rich in history as well as natural beauty. Key Takeaways Alabama is rich in history as well as natural beauty. Eric and Jamie focus on natural poses and soft light to bring out your genuine emotion. Lauren Elliott Photography goes all in for her wedding couples—expect to receive 900+ images in your wedding … Read more

10 Best Nat King Cole Wedding Songs for Your Big Day

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The singer who became Nat King Cole was born Nathaniel Adams Coles in 1919. Key Takeaways Nat recorded this song in 1946 with his group, the King Cole Trio, and it was a #1 hit on the Billboard charts back in the day. The singer who became Nat King Cole was born Nathaniel Adams Coles in … Read more

Bryanna and Branden’s Wedding Day With Bo the Dog

Bryanna and Branden's Big Day

Wedding planning is stressful, but newly married couples know it’s worth it when you feel like this gorgeous pair did the moment after they said, “I do!” That’s my beautiful young friend Bryanna and her handsome hubby, Branden. Looking to the bottom right of the wedding photo, you’ll see their dog, Bo, the cutest four-pawed … Read more

Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean—Our Review

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Writing an article about the Best All-Inclusive Resort in the Caribbean is fun, but it’s no easy task. What’s “best” for us can be wildly different than the all-inclusive Caribbean resort of your dreams—so as we put this list together, we looked for these “best of” categories: Our list includes resorts in the Bahamas, Mexico, … Read more

The Hidden Downside To Booking the Cheapest All-Inclusive Deals

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I know from experience that sometimes, you just need to get away. The urge for a last-minute trip to an all-inclusive can be super fun and spontaneous, especially if you’ve decided to elope someplace special like Sandals Ochi for Your Jamaican Weddingmoon (a “weddingmoon” is a popular, all-in destination wedding and honeymoon). This post is … Read more

9 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Playa del Carmen

Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Playa del Carmen

While researching this article, I found a well-formatted and informative website: Playa del Carmen.com (Wedding Pioneer is not affiliated with this site). There are literally hundreds of hotels in Riviera Maya, the area south of Cancun airport that ends around the rocky shores of Tulum Beach. History buffs love the area for its famous Mayan … Read more

Where to Honeymoon in Europe for a Romantic Trip

Where to Honeymoon in Europe

There’s something deeply romantic about a European honeymoon tour. In fact, generations of Hollywood starlets and political figures have started their married lives with a jaunt across the pond. However, with so many choices, it can be hard to pick the right place for your romantic getaway. From humble seaside villages to chic cities that … Read more

All-Inclusive Resort Fashion Mistakes to Avoid

All-inclusive Resort Fashion Mistakes

Have you ever seen “that guy” at an all-inclusive resort who shows up to the nicest a la carte restaurant in a football-themed tank top and bare feet? That is fashion mistake number one at an all-inclusive resort. How about someone who completely overdoes it at a destination wedding in sequined, multi-layer formal wear and … Read more