| Marriott Honeymoon Registry | | Posted Sunday, December 17, 2006 1:17:44 PM by Blog57 Team | | Do you ever receive a wedding invitation--and immediately wonder what on earth to get the couple that already has everything? According to a recent study by the Condé Nast Bridal Group, today's brides and grooms are getting married later in life--and already have many of the basics traditionally given to new brides and grooms. Here's a solution: Marriott's new Honeymoon Gift Registry. Couples receive the gift of exciting new experiences, versus something new for the home. For example, rather than registering for a cocktail glass set, couples can opt for spa services such as the Cocktail Wrap at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, Thailand. "Ninety-four percent of engaged couples plan to go on a honeymoon and 92 percent plan to go on that excursion right after their wedding, which indicates that honeymoons are on top of their priority list," said Elizabeth Lluch of WeddingSolutions.com, who has partnered with Marriott.... | |
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| | | Sailing into the Sunset: Scott and Elinor head to Alaska on honeymoon | | Posted Monday, November 13, 2006 7:39:03 AM by Blog57 Team | | After deciding on centerpieces, debating over seating charts, determining bridesmaid dresses that work on five different body types and dotting the I's on the invitations, the honeymoon is the time when husband and wife can finally exhale. At least that's exactly what Reno 20-somethings, Elinor and Scott Walquist did after 16 months of planning for their September wedding. "I have to admit, there was some definite sleeping in," said Scott. "After you've gone through something like a wedding you are exhausted. I think on our first night Elinor was asleep by 8:30 p.m." Elinor and Scott decided to go on a cruise for their honeymoon. "We thought about a few places before deciding on an Alaskan cruise," said Elinor. "We wanted to go somewhere that we could relax and have fun together." According to experts, honeymooners are a booming business for the travel industry.... | |
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| | | Chain of Command | | Posted Saturday, November 04, 2006 1:47:15 PM by Blog57 Team | | Welcome to another installment of wisdom and advice from FOX News viewers and readers who finish the question: "What is the secret to a happy marriage?" E-mail No. 1 Hi Steve, Love your show and as soon as I can get the book, I know it will be good too. My husband and I have been married over 66 years and still going! On a trip not long ago someone asked the secret to our long marriage. I replied, "Oh I just always let him have my way." Eileen St. Joseph, MI E-mail No. 2 My husband and I have been together for 40 years and on October the 17th, we were married for 36 years. The secret to our happy marriage is, that we just plain love each other. I'm a romantic and he's not. His idea of fixing a toilet is placing an "out of order" sign on it.... | |
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| | | Underwood resident honored by state resort association | | Posted Friday, November 03, 2006 7:37:14 PM by Blog57 Team | | Jan Gladson, owner of the Whispering Waters Resort in Underwood, was inducted Oct. 15 into the Minnesota Hospitality Hall of Fame at the Minnesota Resort & Campground Association Fall Conference in Two Harbors. The MRCA Minnesota Hospitality Hall of Fame Award is bestowed on those individuals who have made a significant contribution to the development of the resort and campground industry in the state. Gladson exemplifies such an individual. "If she asks you to do something, you would do it out of love, the same way you would for your mother," association director of operations Laurie Staiger said. "Everyone seems to know her and feel very comfortable with her," Limmer's Resort owner Kathy Manteuffel said. "She's very appreciative and very humble," association membership specialist Jay Breimhorst said.... | |
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| | | Newlyweds Among Hotel Guests With CO Poisoning | | Posted Friday, October 27, 2006 11:23:42 PM by Blog57 Team | | A couple spending the first night of their honeymoon at a South Beach hotel this weekend were among several guests who were affected by carbon monoxide poisoning Sunday. Several guests felt the effects of carbon monoxide at the Hilton Grand Vacations Club at 14th Street and Ocean Drive Sunday, authorities said. .... | |
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| | | Forget the china, just give cash | | Posted Saturday, October 21, 2006 11:12:25 PM by Blog57 Team | | It was love at first sight for Kirsten Jorgenson and Jean Cummins of Tucson, Ariz. The couple met at a Fourth of July party in 2004, and after an intense 19-day courtship, Jean proposed to Kirsten. The two plan to wed in April. Like many couples, Kirsten, who is 26, and Jean, 46, had all the pots and pans they needed. What they really wanted from their wedding guests was money for a dream honeymoon to Scotland, where Jorgenson was born. Nichole Lynch-Cruz and her fiance, Unay Alba, will tie the knot in August. The bride is graduating from Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs in May and is hunting for a job overseas. She and Alba don't want to deal with storing or shipping wedding gifts. They, too, just want money. More couples who are marrying later in life or for the second time are trying to discourage gifts of picture frames and candlesticks in favor of contributions to down payments for Hawaiian vacations or houses.... | |
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| | | What's Up! | | Posted Thursday, October 19, 2006 3:12:06 AM by Blog57 Team | | Amazing Asian Paul Ogata will return from Los Angeles to host "The Late Show with David Letterman" auditions. It'll be cut-throat, as Hawai'i's top funnymen compete for possible spots on the talk show. Scheduled to perform: Andy Bumatai, Mel Cabang, Da Braddahs, Kento and more. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Oct. 20/ Pipeline Cafe / $25 general admission advance and $45 VIP advance; $30 and $50 at the door/ 926-3000, www.presaleticketsonline.com. CLUBS: OCT. 21 The ever-artistic Russell Tanoue is letting his creative juices flow again with "Beautiful," a once-a-month party packed with local celebrities, models and other who's who of what's what. Tanoue was the driving force of the Ocean Club's Piranha Room events, with themes such as "Las Vegas' 100th Anniversary," "Dance/Red Hot" and "Thrashed." Part of the proceeds from this first new bash will benefit The American Cancer Society.... | |
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| | | The Lost Weekend... And A Bit... | | Posted Wednesday, October 18, 2006 1:15:39 PM by Blog57 Team | | Firstly, many apologies for the loss of coverage over the last five days or so. I can assure you all it was as frustrating for us and the boffins at Vital as it was you. Basically, some gremlins somehow snuck their way into the system and completely wiped the face of the network off the interweb last Wednesday. And despite the guys at Vital beavering away until all hours, it took them until today to finally sort the problems and bring the network back on to our screens. It was particularly frustrating for us as I was hoping this would be a big week for us ahead of the league clash with league leaders, but these things always seem to happen at the most annoying moments. However, I have now been assured that all the right hamsters are back in the right wheels and we should not have any such problems again in the future.... | |
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| | | MarriottRegistry.com Offers Couples Endless Honeymoon Gift Options | | Posted Monday, October 16, 2006 7:21:30 AM by Blog57 Team | | According to a recent study by the Conde Nast Bridal Group, today's brides and grooms are getting married later in life, which can pose an interesting dilemma for gift givers. After all, what can you buy a couple who already has many of the basics traditionally given to new brides and grooms? To solve this wedding gift quandary, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR - News) has introduced a new Honeymoon Gift Registry (http://www.MarriottRegistry.com), in which couples receive the gift of exciting new experiences, versus something new for the home. For example, rather than registering for a cocktail glass set, couples can opt for spa services such as the Cocktail Wrap at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, Thailand. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060925/DCM036 ) .... | |
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| | | Family Services Alliance official rose through ranks: Leeds started as a board volunteer | | Posted Friday, October 13, 2006 3:11:46 AM by Blog57 Team | | POCATELLO - Over the last two years, Sarah Leeds has been a progressive leader as executive director of the Family Services Alliance of Southeast Idaho, but she wasn't always so confident.“I thought being on the board would be this huge advantage, but I was still pretty green when I started," Leeds, 39, said. She started out as a volunteer on the board of directors for Family Services, a local nonprofit that provides advocacy, education, counseling and shelter to local families, and was given the top spot in June 2004.Since then, she said she's made a lot of changes in the organization, which she believes have been beneficial. Leeds grew up in Baltimore, Md., and received a bachelor's degree in writing and media at Loyola College in-state. Having always been interested in the health professions, she went on to receive a master's degree in public health.She moved to Pocatello 12 years ago, and loves it.... | |
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