by Jan Mauer | Dec 10, 2012 | Romance Travel and Honeymoons, South Pacific Tahiti, Travel Adventures
If you’re looking for unique culture and beautiful landscapes, Fiji should be at the top of your list. The island offers a union of tropical ingredients and traditional cuisine. Local restaurants prepare ripe coconuts and fresh fish with rice, taro, sweet potatoes and lucious cassava and breadfruit to create a range of culinary tastes equaled nowhere in the world. After indulging in unique local delicacies, make sure to explore the water culture that makes Fiji such a unique and alluring destination. Scuba diving in Fiji – with its crystal clear water, colorful mahi-mahi fish, and knowledgeable guides – is second to none. Fiji’s underwater sights are matched only by its above-water beauty. Ferries routinely travel among the beautiful islands, adding constant variation to what is already an interest-packed vacation. Fiji offers unique and wonderful opportunities for those looking for an adventure vacation. Imagine ziplining from treetop to treetop through Fiji’s expansive and preserved rainforests. Speeding at full force, you can experience the lush growth, the tropical flora and the unique climate of one of the world’s last thriving rainforests. A Fiji vacation is also an excellent value, with resort packages that mix bungalow accommodations with exotic food and opportunities for adventure. Contact me for more information on how to make your Fiji dreams a... by Jan Mauer | May 21, 2012 | Travel Adventures
JAN MAUER COMPLETES THE DESTINATION WEDDING AGENTS WORKSHOP More Than 90 U.S. and Canadian Travel Professionals Gathered in Atlantic City on May 18 for This Intensive Training Program ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., May 21 – Jan Mauer with Exciting Vacations in Brunswick, N.J., successfully completed the DWAgents.com Destination Wedding Agents Workshop held at the Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino on May 18. This intensive full-day training program focused on the critical planning, marketing, and customer service techniques required for success as a dedicated travel professional specializing in destination weddings. More than 90 travel consultants from across North America participated in the workshop. “We congratulate Jan on completing this challenging training program,” said John Hawks, the workshop’s chief trainer. “She sharpened her destination wedding planning skills at this workshop, and we were very pleased to have a travel professional of her caliber involved in the training. Couples considering a destination wedding in the future would be very lucky indeed to work with her.” The workshop was organized by DWAgents.com, the largest network of professional destination wedding agents and planners in North... by Jan Mauer | Jul 21, 2011 | Romance Travel and Honeymoons, South Pacific Tahiti, Travel Adventures
See the email below from my District Sales Manager at Intercontinental Hotels: Dear Jan, The Travel + Leisure 2011 World’s Best Awards have been published, and we are thrilled (okay, we’re ecstatic) that InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa has been voted #37 of the Top 100 Hotels in the World. With a total score of 93.56, the resort comes in at #2 in the Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific Region. Readers of Travel + Leisure were given an opportunity to vote for their favorite properties over a four-month period beginning in December, 2010. The short list of 100 hotels is culled from a selection of thousands worldwide and represents the hotels that offer, “…special access, noteworthy amenities, above-and-beyond service, and authenticity of place.” This coveted award comes on the heels of Thalasso’s World’s Best Service Award from Travel + Leisure in June. Readers gave the resort an impressive score of 93.33 this year; we were also honored with a Best Service award in 2010 with a score of 90.63. More Good News: Weddings for Visitors Now Legal in Tahiti The June 2011 issue of TravelAge West carries the news destination wedding specialists been waiting for: visitors to Tahiti can now be legally married there. Gone are the days when couples have to establish a 30-day residency in Tahiti before they can tie the knot. Look closely at the cover…that happy married couple is shown leaving the Blue Lagoon Chapel at the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa. (The article is well worth a read as it outlines the requirements for legal weddings and is full of information about... by Jan Mauer | Jul 11, 2011 | Romance Travel and Honeymoons, South Pacific Tahiti, Travel Adventures
With each photo I take of Tahiti in French Polynesia, I fall more in love with the landscape. No matter how many times I’ve traveled myself, I still feel drawn to the South Pacific — my next visit will be this fall! On every tour, I’ve been struck by the tranquil, stunningly beautiful paradise that is so perfect for honeymooners. I want nothing more than to share this deep beauty with as many newlyweds as possible. Imagine, for a moment, the place where you’ll want to build early memories of romance and companionship. A honeymoon in the South Pacific combines relaxation with the adventures of cultural immersion. After a short eight hour flight from Los Angeles to Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia creates a destination that still feels distant and exotic. Honeymooners will enjoy bragging rights that say “you’ve been there” and have returned with stories. As soon as you step off the plane, you’ll notice the friendliness of the Tahitians, whose warm hospitality infuses a kind, safe travel environment. On land, enjoy the breathtaking, unspoiled beauty of islands filled with so many shades of green to capture on film. For adventurers, consider fantastic water sports like snorkeling, diving, and swimming with dolphins. For couples in search of a more relaxed honeymoon, the warm sands and crystal blue waters are perfect for peaceful lounging on the beach. I always suggest that my clients include breakfast with their hotel for an excellent value and infusion of local culture. While still saving money, imagine starting the day with an indulgent French baguette, a plate of fresh guava and passion fruit, and the... by Jan Mauer | Jan 18, 2011 | European Travel, Travel Adventures
If you live in the northeast U.S. like I do you definitely experience four distinct seasons. Each season has pros and cons, but people around here seem to complain mostly about winter. It’s cold, it can be dreary (if you let it) and that pretty white stuff can cause havoc when driving. I say the best way to get through winter is to get moving! Take up a winter sport, get outdoors and enjoy your winter wonderland! Growing up in the Rockies, I had the wonderful opportunity to learn how to ski when I was young and have been skiing ever since. Of course that means ski trips to incredible ski destinations not only in our country, but to the Alps in Europe as well. One of the most awesome ski trips I ever took was to Davos, Switzerland. Davos is one of Europe’s most celebrated resorts. It’s linked to neighboring Klosters and especially popular with snow boarders. You fly into Zurich Airport to get there. It is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It is located on the Landwasser River, in the Swiss Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Range. At 1,560 meters (5,118 ft), it is the highest city in Europe. Davos is also host to the World Economic Forum (WEF), an annual meeting of global political and business elites (often referred to simply as Davos) as well as the home of a huge ski resort. We arrived in Zurich after a short flight from the East Coast and took a motor coach to Davos. Arriving in Davos we saw... 
