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Explore South Africa Like The Bachelor

Brad Womack, this season's bachelor on the ABC television show of the same name, has narrowed his picks down to three contestants. The next episode features a South African getaway and is usually the case, the chosen destination has come up with a resort package so viewers can join in on the fun.

In Episode 9 airing on February 28 the love seekers head to Lion Sands Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand on the banks of the Sabie Riverin Kruger National Park. Dates will include safari game drives; a romantic encounter at the Chalkley Tree House; relaxing in a secure bush bedroom under the stars; and an interaction at Elephant Whispers. They will also take a helicopter tour to the Blyde River Canyon in the Drakensberg Mountains for a delicious picnic lunch. The Rose Ceremony will take place at Lion Sands' Tinga Legends Lodge, a safari lodge built around an enormous Jackalberry tree which is reputed to be over 200 years old.

South African Tourism and South African Airways Vacations have created The Bachelor Ultimate South Africa Getaway, a fantastic 10 days/7 nights package inspired by Brad and the Bachelorettes' romantic South African adventure that includes the following:

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The CusinArt Resort Hosts The Bachelor

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Monday night's episode of The Bachelor took Brad Womack and his bevy of beauties to the Caribbean island of Anguilla. As our sister site Gadling reported, the episode was filmed at the CuisinArt Resort (yes, from the same company that makes the food processor). As with other resorts chosen as sites for the show, the CuisinArt resort has created a special package for those who saw the show and want to create their own romantic getaway, albeit hopefully without the fierce fighting for "one-on-one" dates.

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Cruise With Hunky Reality TV Cast-offs

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Want to frolic on the high seas with a reality television star? No, they aren't bringing back Love Cruise but fans of The Bachelor and Bachelorette television shows can cruise with Jesse Csinsak and other "reality guys" to be named later on his third reunion cruise which sets sail on January 2011. Csinsak talked with Radar Online saying that the cruises always feature beautiful people, lots of liquor and great food (all the alcohol is included, so you can get just as obnoxious as if you were actually on one of the shows). The trip is a Royal Caribbean cruise to Belize leaving from Miami, Florida. Rates start at $1,299 for an interior stateroom. More details are available on JesseandFriends.com. Reality television stars seem to be a popular gimmick for booking cruises, the Food Network also has a cruise planned with some of its popular chefs including Cat Cora.

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Bachelor Curse Strikes Again

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The Bachelor curse strikes again. After the Frisky reported yesterday that Bachelor Jake's fiancée, Vienna Girardi was spotted at a beach party getting cosy with "Greek" cast member Gregory Michael in the VIP area today comes news that the couple have split. No reasons have been given for the split and the reality television stars are asking for the public to respect their privacy. TMZ says Jake initiated the split. The reality television show is popular with fans but has a terrible track record for making lasting matches.

No word on who gets custody of the ring. Hollywood jewelry designer Neil Lane worked his usual magic providing a lovely princess-cut diamond and platinum ring with 2.02 carat center stone surrounded by 70 diamonds. The ring was custom designed and signed by Lane and likely worth at least $25,000. That's a hell of a lovely parting gift. While providing the rings for the show seems like a good way to gather publicity, does it make a difference to the public if the rings end up symbolizing broken engagements rather than everlasting love?

UPDATE: TMZ reports that Vienna Girardi left the ring behind when she moved out of Jake's house. He doesn't get to keep it however. The production company that paid for it will get the ring back.

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The Bachelor Finale Set In St. Lucia

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"The Bachelor: On The Wings Of Love" ends tomorrow night. Will the bachelor, pilot Jake Pavelka pick sweet Tenley or saucy Vienna? One thing is for certain, they've send him to a great place to figure it out. The Jalousie Plantation in St.Lucia is the setting for the finale, providing a scenic backdrop of turquoise waters and white sand beaches for the big moment.

The resort is offering a special Bachelor package. This season ABC was offering a contest to viewers to win a vacation for two at The Jalousie Plantation as part of the Rose Ceremony Game. Those not lucky enough to win can book the Wings of Love package which starts at rates of $3304 from February 23 to April 17, 2010; from $2856 April 17 to May 31, 2010; from $2660 June 1 to October 15, 2010; and $2856 October 16 to December 16, 2010. The package includes four nights in a luxury villa with an ocean view, a bottle of Champagne, a single long-stemmed red rose, a Jeep safari, a visit to the Sulphur Springs spa seen in the show, a romantic candlelit dinner and breakfast in bed on one morning of your choice, handsome bachelor and bevy of babes not included.

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