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DESTINATION WEDDINGS: ESCAPE TO EXOTIC LANDS Celebrate your love, relax with friends and family and save money. All-inclusive deals often prove cheaper than the average $40,000 urban American wedding and honeymoon. And even if you decide to splurge with Cerulean Villa's elite $90k bundle, for example the convenience and camraderie are worth the expense. As one Seattle bride commented: "The beauty is that everyone is on vacation together!" Each year, 5 7% of couples plump for plane tickets and wedding packages. "It's a trend that has been growing for the past 15 years or so, and probably will get bigger," said Jerry Monaghan, president of the Association of Bridal Consultants. And according to the Travel Industry Association of America, Honeymooners outspend the average traveler by more than three times. On average, they spent $1,402, while the average trip expenditure in 1994 for all travelers was considerably less at $421. Here are nine destination ideas, perfect for brides and grooms who want to celebrate, not coordinate: PRIVATE PARADISE, COMPLETE WITH MANOLOS Cerulean Villa: Anguilla Let the professionals fret over the caviar and Cristal champagne orders. They'll smoothly attend to every detail, right down to the Manolo Blahnik shoes, Vera Wang dress and Louis Vuitton Epi Luggage. This $90,000 bundle marries exclusive products and exquisite pampering. Meanwhile, the wedding party relaxes at a private, seven-bedroom estate, the Cerulean Villa, designed by world- renowned architect Deborah Berke. The grounds include a tennis court, gym, freshwater pool, waterfall and tropical gardens. Chefs, butlers, maids, a concierge and other staff provide five-star- resort comfort in a secluded setting. www.cerulean-villa.com FREE WEDDINGS -- FROM CHAMPAGNE BRUNCHES TO CLIFF CLIMBS Elite Island Resorts: Antigua, St. Lucia, Tortola, St. Kitts and The Grenadines Exchange vows on a white sand beach. The only tough part is choosing among these resorts. Will you relax at the exclusive Galley Bay or the more informal Grand Pineapple Beach? Sail into the sunset at St. James's Club, St. Lucia? Take advantage of the low introductory rates at the Sugar Bay Club, St. Kitts (from $130 per person, per night) or Mango Bay Resort and Spa, Antigua (from $107)? Discover why Palm Island is ranked among the world's best resorts by affluent travelers? Or take advatage of the free wedding offer? Wedding packages start at $630, including a planner, license and registration, decorations, cake, officiant, flowers and more. Add-ons include sunset cruises, rock-climbing, horseback riding and intimate dinners on the beach. The resorts also feature three fabulous honeymoon choices: Romance & Private (think champagne and candlelight), Pampered & Indulged (massages and manicures) and Action & Adventure (island tours and outdoor sports). www.eliteislandresorts.com LOVE IS A NATURAL THING Sunset at the Palms: Negril, Jamaica Whimsical stilt houses are scattered throughout the ten-acre tropical garden, bordering the Negril Royal Palm Preserve. Guests enjoy homegrown fruit, birdwatching and daily nature walks at this eco-friendly, all-inclusive resort. Just 85 "treehouse-style" rooms are tucked among the palms and flowers, steps away from the azure Caribbean Sea. The wedding package even includes a celebratory breakfast in bed the morning after! www.sunsetatthepalms.com BARGAIN FOR LOVEBIRDS ON A BUDGET Sunset Beach at Montego Bay, Jamaica Add spa pampering, a keepsake video, folk band or limousine service to this fabulous wedding deal, which already spoils couples with sparkling wine, a one-tiered cake, music, flowers and a private dinner. Sunset Beach offers three nights from $345 per person: making it Jamaica's best value all-inclusive resort. The sleek modern complex provides the serenity of a private peninsula just minutes from the action of downtown Mo' Bay. After all the excitement, unwind with tennis, beach volleyball, windsurfing or just lounging on the pristine beaches. Or try the group's newest acquisition, the legendary Sunset Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios, complete with a casino and disco. www.sunsetbeachresortjamaica.com HIS AND HER HOT TUBS Villa Premiere Hotel and Spa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Splurge on a suite, boasting not one, but two, Jacuzzis (the turquoise-tiled balcony tub overlooks the beach or bask in the bathroom by candlelight). This serene five-star boutique hotel just north of the statue-studded malec

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