Get Pregnant in Style...

[Lady Dragonfly]

After God commanded Adam and Eve to "multiply and replenish the earth" (Gen. 1:28), he pronounced all of his creation, including the power of procreation, "very good" (Gen. 1:31).

Forget the elections and nasty political squabbles, put on you favourite pair of heart print boxers, and embark upon the best romantic adventure ever. It is time to multiply...

"It's part of the latest trend that has hotels around the world luring conception-minded couples by providing everything from onsite sex doctors to age-old fertility boosters promised to hasten the pitter-patter of little feet.

The Westin Grand Bahama's version, which starts at $1,893 for a three-night stay, incorporates age-old Caribbean fertility concoctions. Sea moss, the Caribbean's version of Viagra, is mixed with evaporated milk, sugar and spices and sipped three times a day.

The "Birds and the Bees" package at the Five Gables Inn & Spa, located on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, includes a two-night stay with a couple's massage, oysters (an aphrodisiac) and wine, a pair of heart print boxer shorts and a CD from love crooner Barry White for about $810 per couple.

There's even a Procreation Ski Vacation in Jackson Hole, Wyo., where couples can snuggle by a toasty fire, enjoy a candlelit dinner for two in their room and a dogsled trip to a nearby hot springs at the Teton Mountain Lodge.

For about $1,800, couples can book a conception cruise on the "Love Boat," where they're ferried to a romantic island on the luxury liner of Singapore sex guru Dr. Wei Siang Yu.

At the Miraval Resort in Tucson, Ariz., sex experts Dr. Lana Holstein and her husband Dr. David Taylor help couples with everything from ovulation schedules to remembering to practice intimacy.

It's about "getting pregnant in style," said Judy Randall, president of Randall Travel Marketing in North Carolina."

Enjoy!

[Magrus]

The last thing this world needs is people going out of their way to have more children more frequently.

[dragon wench]

Well...it had to happen eventually
I can't help but be impressed by the marketing behind this concept...

But...erm ... Wow that's a lot of money to hand over just to get knocked up!

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At the Miraval Resort in Tucson, Ariz., sex experts Dr. Lana Holstein and her husband Dr. David Taylor help couples with everything from ovulation schedules to remembering to practice intimacy.

How do you forget to have sex!?!

I was curious, so decided to see if I could find the complete article, you can read it here

[Sparrow]

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Originally Posted by Lady Dragonfly "It's about "getting pregnant in style," said Judy Randall, president of Randall Travel Marketing in North Carolina."

I'd tend to call it "getting pregnant under a lot of pressure." $1,893 is a lot of pressure to... em, do well. I guess you know what I mean.

[dragon wench]

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Originally Posted by Sparrow I'd tend to call it "getting pregnant under a lot of pressure." $1,893 is a lot of pressure to... em, do well. I guess you know what I mean.

I'd agree with that. Personally, I think it is best to just go on a nice, relaxing vacation without all so-called fertility enhancers..
The article suggests that the relaxation and 'together time' are the key elements here.
The rest, IMO, is just fluff and marketing designed to get people to depart with their hard-earned cash.

[Lady Dragonfly]

Sea Moss, the Caribbean's version of Viagra...

Ready to learn more?

Irish Moss (Sea Moss) is a sea plant that boosts the immune system, energizes, removes mucous within the body and supplies various minerals and vitamins.Traditional uses for Irish Moss are: respiratory illness, digestive conditions, tuberculosis & pneumonia.The primary chemical constituents are protein, polysaccharides, iodine, bromine, mucilage, carrageen, beta carotene and vitamin B-1.

Botanical info:
botanical.com - A Modern Herbal | Moss, Irish - Herb Profile and Information

Landscaping info: Excellent ground cover:
irish moss

History: Irish moss saved thousands of starving Irish during the potato famine of the mid 19th century:
What is Irish moss?

Irish Moss photo gallery:
Photo Gallery

Medicinal properties:
Medicinal Properties of Irish Moss

Improves your homemade booze:
Irish Moss 2 Oz. (Beer Brewing / Beer Additives & Adjuncts)

Magically improves weather and your luck:
Mystical Treasures Emporium - Irish Moss Information

[dragon wench]

Hmmm..
interesting.. I don't really doubt the efficacy of Sea Moss for the conditions listed. Indeed, I almost always try to avoid conventional pharmaceuticals when I'm ill, and I favour more holistic or naturopathic treatments. But... I'm just naturally sceptical when it involves trying to sell something for an inordinately large amount of cash. I'm also suspicious of anything that comes with an aphrodisiac or fertility enhancement tag, simply because there are so many scams out there, and as far as I'm aware there is not much proof behind alleged aphrodisiacs.
Not that I'm planning to get pregnant (I find one child more than plenty) but in that situation I'd be more inclined to obtain sea moss on my own, and then combine it with a vacation.

[Lady Dragonfly]

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Originally Posted by dragon wench Hmmm.. But... I'm just naturally sceptical when it involves trying to sell something for an inordinately large amount of cash. I'm also suspicious of anything that comes with an aphrodisiac or fertility enhancement tag, simply because there are so many scams out there, and as far as I'm aware there is not much proof behind alleged aphrodisiacs.

This is an "age-old" Caribbean magic, DW... You do believe in magic, don't you?
The Dark Art - Wortcunning M - O

As to aphrodisiacs, check out these inexpensive so-called "Female Libido Enhancement Blends" here:

Ladys Passion - Female Libido Enhancement Blend - An Herbal Health Support Product
Female Libido Enhancement Blend - An Herbal Health Support Product

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