ROMANCE TRAVEL - A BIG INDUSTRY
Canadians must be romantics at heart - at least they are when it comes to travel. Canadians will spend an estimated $12 billion on romance travel this year alone, which is highest it's ever been. These romance-seeking couples are flocking to beach destinations such as Mexico, the Caribbean and the South Pacific and romantic city stays such as Paris and Rome in droves, leaving their children, friends and families at home.
The destination weddings markets have also hit a record high. An estimated 10% of all weddings by Canadians are made outside of the country and this is expected to climb another 22% within the next 15 years. Hence the start-up of a new wholesale tour operator to solely specialize in honeymoons, destination weddings and romantic retreats. Romantic Planet Vacations Inc. officially opened it's doors on February 14th, 2005 (yes, Valentine's Day!) and sells romance travel
packages to 45 of the most romantic destinations worldwide. "With the average destination wedding group size of 46 people, destination weddings is good business." states Laurie Keith, Director of Sales for the company.With more than 31% of all adults going on a romantic trip this year it's no wonder there's an increase in boutique hotels and hidden gems that specialize in serving couples. From mega-all-inclusives like Couples Resorts in Jamaica and Dreams Resorts in Mexico to unique hideaways like Rendezous in St. Lucia, many hotels have turned adult-only to ensure tranquility and peace to it's amorous guests. It's also the reason for the increase in private terraces with outdoor showers, suites with their own private plunge pool, and packages to include champagne, flowers and chocolates for those celebrating special occassions.
For more information of romance travel packages, please visit www.romanticplanet.ca
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