WPIC Goes to Beautiful Barbados

WARNING:  Photo Overload!!!

Let me start by saying that if we ever win the lottery, I am buying a vacation villa on the West Coast, specifically in Holetown, Barbados.  Danielle is going to buy an apartment at The Crane. There. I said it.  It is out there in the universe. Now we can move on…

We were in Barbados from May 1st-5th, 2014. Our main purpose was to speak at, and run a booth for WPIC, at the “Forever I Do Expo 2014”. What we got, was so much more. WPIC instructor, Sue Morris, surprised us at the airport and drove us to our hotel. (She then pretty much gave up her entire schedule for the rest of the week and spent time wowing us 24/7.)

We stayed at the Accra Beach Hotel & Spa, which just so happens to be where our next international certification course will be held on June 19th & 20th (yes, that’s a plug). Did I mention that the Banquets & Conferences Coordinator, Janelle Cheeseman, is WPICC?

Sue then picked us up for dinner and we went to the St. Lawrence Gap, at Apsara Samudra, which features northern Indian & Thai cusine.  They can do weddings for up to 100 guests.  We had the best table in the house, on it’s own level (one table only) and overlooks the ocean under the stars, and has a chandelier.  Thank you so much, Marie  for the amazing dinner and your hospitality!

The next day we met Ms. Cheeseman in our lobby and had a site visit of Accra Beach Hotel & Spa, where I must say, had the best rum punch I have ever tasted (apparently aromatic bitters and cinnamon is the secret).

We were then whisked away on more site visits with Sue Morris to Sea Breeze Beach Hotel, the Hilton Barbados Resort, The Crane and Bagatelle Great House. (Which all just so happen to have WPIC certified Coordinators on staff). These wedding locations are mind blowing! Each has their own charm and totally different personalities.

On Saturday, we were speakers at the Forever I Do Expo 2014.  Our topic was “Planning the Perfect Wedding”. We focused on trends for 2014 and the steps to follow when planning your wedding.  Of course, we recommended hiring a WPIC certified wedding planner.  We have 38 WPIC Alumni in Barbados 😉

We had a booth to promote the next WPIC certification course, too.  Our beautiful booth was designed by Renaissance  Designs Inc.

The most amazing thing we did while in Barbados, was to go zip lining at Aerial Trek. This was exhilarating!  We had to zip line across 7 platforms. The staff were very professional.  I highly recommend this adventure.

There was so much that we saw and did, thanks to Sue Morris! We saw from end to end of Barbados.  Now I can’t wait to go back and focus on exploring every nook and cranny of it with my family for week or month (or two). I want to swim in the ocean, have drinks on a patio (again), try some more restaurants (we went to some beautiful restaurants all just so happened to overlook the ocean), go to a nightclub and lime (relax).