The “UnBelizeably In Love with Penn Museum” Fundraiser and Bridal Experience on May 9 represents a come-back for this self described Philly girl.  Atiya German, Rental Facilities Manager with University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology was excited by the proposal Goldman laid out to her on the phone from her home in Belize.  “Lara outlined her vision of romance in the face of the looming December 2012 date, and of course this perfectly complimented our Maya 2012: Lords of Time exhibit which opens on May 5”, says German.

With proceeds from the Auction going to support the Museum, items up for bid include jewelry from Steven Singer Jewelers, a Luxury 10 Day Belize Wedding, and a Luxury Philadelphia Wedding Package.  Kameron McConnell said “…….say something incredibly catchy here” this Fundraising event is a totally ‘out of the box’ way to meet with some of the most exclusive bridal vendors in the Philadelphia region and see the Museum’s Maya 2012 exhibit at the same time.    For anyone interested in archaeology or travel, the mayan world or Belize, engaged or soon to be engaged, this event will hold everyone’s interest.  Even the men will enjoy this Bridal experience as tickets to see the exciting Maya 2012: Lords of Time will be discounted by nearly 25% for the evening, and the “Unbelizeably in Love with Penn Museum” is absolutely free.

This unique wedding package really is one of a kind, as the brides and grooms to be will be wedded on sacred Mayan grounds and temples.

If you want to know what all the big buzz is about, (just in case you need a refresher), Check out the link below that has quite a few mentions of the Maya Marriage of Many and Romantic Travel Belize from all around the internet and various media, including an NBC broadcast.

http://www.squidoo.com/belize-wedding-event-on-12-12-12

According to Centro Y Sur Digital, The Maya Marriage of Many is a once in a lifetime romantic opportunity for anyone who has ever dreamed of getting married at a Maya archaeological site, on an auspiciously alliterative date, with 12 other couples, 200 guests, global media and A-list wedding photographers, of course.

What’s also cool is that after doing some more surfing, I came across another site highlighting the same page in the same magazine!

Check it out on the link below and see how cool the little highlight is with the wedding couple at a Maya Site as well as the second blog highlighting the first.

http://www.centroysurdigital.com/centro_y_sur/201202#pg12

http://www.moon.com/blogs/belize/maya-marriage-many-121212-belize

Now reading this did touch a very special place close to home and Romantic Travel Belize’s very own Lara Goldman  decided to share her own experience. Who would have known she also had ring similar to the one the couple used to match their wedding.

Read all about it here:

http://brides.prestonbailey.com/2012/03/29/something-blue-engagement-ring/

and read about Romantic Travel Belize’s Lara Goldman’s ring here:

http://brides.prestonbailey.com/2012/04/05/stunning-diamond-and-sapphire-engagement-ring/

This is a great time to head into the heart of the Maya civilization and learn what made them so great. Before its collapse around 800 AD, the ancient Maya empire spread across southern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize. Today, nearly 50% of Belize’s population is of mixed Maya-European descent and about 10% are indigenous Maya. While many of the most well known Maya sites are located in Mexico and Guatemala, Belize is home to hundreds of archaeological sites, 11 of which are excavated and open to the public.

In the lead up to the winter solstice, several sites throughout the former British colony are hosting events to celebrate the end (or the resetting) of the Maya calendar.

At the Caracol Archaeological Reserve in western Belize, the National Institute of Culture and History is holding four special events to mark 2012’s two solstices (21 June and 21 December) and the two equinoxes (21 March and 22 September). An archaeologist will lead a tour of the ancient site, nestled in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, and traditional food will be served. Overnight camping at Caracol will be allowed for the first time, allowing winter solstice campers the chance to witness the sun rise on a new B’ak’tun (or cycle) from a very historical spot. Each event is limited to 100 people; tickets can be purchased through the Institute of Archaeology.

If you are not visiting during one of the four solstices/equinoxes, there will be tours of Altun Ha, a major ruin on the east side of Belize, in addition to exhibits, entertainment and regional food. During “the 2012 Maya Marriage of Many”, 12 couples will tie the knot on 12-12-12 at Cahal Pech. Though the marriage ceremony is open to couples from anywhere in the world, the event is invite only.
So jump on the bandwagon and enjoy the 2012 revolution!

Read the full article:
http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20120201-maya-festivals-for-the-end-of-time

After spending some time there, it’s off to meet with Steven Singer Jewelers (a major jeweler in Philadelphia) who also happens to be the oldest “jewelers row”. Let’s see what the day has in store for Romantic Travel Belize and the 2012 Maya Marriage of Many.

And that is exactly why Romantic Travel Belize and the 2012 Maya Marriage of Many decided to pay a visit to Kleinfeld and give them the scoop on this years hottest wedding event.  If you haven’t heard of them, well just to recap; they are the place to visit if you are getting married. They even have their own show, “Say Yes to the Dress” on TLC. Kleinfeld is definitely one of the big players in the wedding game.  They see 17000 brides per year and sell $250,000 USD worth of gowns every Saturday! Remember the show I mentioned? Well it is seen on tv by 2 million viewers every friday, and 4 million viewers over the weekend. Talk about exposure!

The 2012 Maya Marriage of Many is already such a unique event and will only keep getting better.  We hope to have Kleinfeld say “yes to the press!”

Check out their website for more info:

http://www.kleinfeldbridal.com/

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Its such good news to know that Belize is getting the exposure that it justly deserves. With all the  media getting involved like this, its only a matter of time before Belize becomes “The Next Big Thing” especially with everyone like Ambergris Today,  The BTB, All the internet blogs, the Tour Operators etc.. doing their part.

You can check out Ben-FM Facebook page here:

https://www.facebook.com/957BENFM

But we don’t “belize” that the world is coming to an end. Belize, itself, opted for the more upbeat: “Where will you be when the world begins anew?” Because, according to scholars, not even the Mayans really thought the world would end on Dec. 21, 2012. It simply begins again. The winter solstice on Dec. 21, 2012 marks the end of the 13th Bak’tun, or cycle, in the Mayan calendar. A bak’tun runs about 400 years, but the 13th one is particularly special as it marks the last cycle in the “long-count” calendar after 5,123 years. All that means, say experts, is that a new long-count calendar starts over at year one.

Don’t Believe this? Then head on over to yahoo travel and check out the cool article that talks about this amazing event. You will see what all the fuss is about and even see some cool pics taken by Ambergris Today. Of course the big deal here is the Maya Marriage of Many which of course is mentioned as well in the article and if you are here in Belize why not take the amazing tour being offered by the Belize Institute of Archeology? Its sure to be one great, unforgettable experience.

Want to read the entire story? Then Click Below!

http://yhoo.it/IcbQuX

If you didn’t know, The Guatemalan city of Tapachula will feature an 8-foot digital count-down clock in its main park, Mexico’s Riviera Maya are planning reenactments of a popular Mayan ball game and the Sacred Mayan Journey and of course If you’re thinking about using this auspicious time to get married you can join the “Mayan Marriage of Many” and tie the knot with 12 other luck couples on an actual Mayan ruin in Belize. The ceremony takes place on Dec.12, with plenty of time to prepare for the end of the world as a married couple, before you’re whisked to a tropical honeymoon paradise. Who wouldn’t want that?

Belize on its own, is doing a great job to stand out in 2012. Did you know that in Belize, tourists will be able to get access to each of the country’s main archaeological sites, including Altun Ha, Barton Creek Cave and Caracol, with the $25 Maya 2012 Passport, which is available through Dec. 21, 2012. Plus, for the first time, Belize’s National Institute of Culture & History (NICH) is allowing visitors to camp overnight at the majestic Maya site of Caracol to witness the rising sun over the revered site on the summer and winter solstices and spring and autumnal equinoxes. These Maya Equinox Celebrations are limited to 100 guests per event and allow travelers to camp at Caracol on the evening of the 20th of March, June, September, and December. The Belize Tourism Board will also be available to take orders at 800-624-0686.

So what are you waiting for? Head down to Belize today!

If you would like to read the entire article, Click the link below..

http://fxn.ws/I8l51k