SAVE THE DATE
Ms Krysten Klipa &
Mr. Ali Daneshzadeh
June 13, 2015
Dreams Palm Beach
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Our wedding travel concierge is Melissa Harmon Phone: 1-‐877-‐943-‐8282 Ext 14 Email: [email protected] To join us simply fill out this secured link & Melissa will be in touch to confirm the details before finalizing your reservation and charging your payment: *RESERVATION LINK: https://www.beachbumvacation.com/reservation/ Punta Cana vacation packages promise extraordinary all-‐inclusive resorts and glorious beaches surrounded by magnificent soaring palm trees that seemingly reach to the sky! Located on the eastern shore of the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana is a real Caribbean gem. Imagine frolicking on pearl-‐white sand beaches, shaded by graceful coconut palms, before clear azure waters and the longest continuous reef in the region. The majestic coral reef breaks the waves offshore, keeping the Punta Cana beaches pristine and the surf gentle. Stunning Bavaro beach and most of its beachfront hotels are less than 30 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport. ** IMPORTANT RATE & GROUP INFORMATION** Krysten & Ali have blocked rooms and locked in special group room rates for their wedding at Dreams Palm Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. You must book your room directly with Beach Bum Melissa to ensure you get the group rate for the entire length of stay, are on the official guest list through the resort, the couple earns more group incentives and to ensure you receive the group benefits included in the bride and group’s wedding package. Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana Resort welcomes couples and families with children to a world of Unlimited-‐Luxury®, where virtually everything is included. This idyllic haven boasts gorgeous beaches, a majestic turquoise sea, lovely pools and tropical gardens. Family-‐sized rooms and suites offer luxury amenities, private balconies or terraces, flat screen TVs, daily refreshed mini bars and 24 hr. room and concierge services. Eight internationally themed restaurants and seven bars, located in stunning indoor and outdoor settings provide delectable and varied dining options. With so many ways to play, from numerous daytime activities, featuring an Explorer's Club for Kids and a Core Zone for teens, a world-‐
class spa and fitness center and fantastic nighttime entertainment, a stay at Dreams Palm Beach will be forever memorable. *ALL-‐INCLUSIVE GROUP RATES* Rates are based on travel between June 10-‐17, 2015 for a minimum of 3 nights and RATES are PER PERSON. Airfare is not included in the prices below Single = 1 adult staying in the room Double = the per person rate if 2 adults in the room Triple = the per person rate if 3 adults in the room Deluxe Tropical View Occupancy Single Double Triple Child 3-‐12 3 Night Price 580 415 409 217 Add Night Price 188 133 131 67 Child 2 yrs 16 0 Preferred Club Deluxe Tropical View Occupancy Single Double Triple Child 3-‐12 3 Night Price 679 514 508 217 Add Night Price 221 166 164 67 Child 2 yrs 16 0 WHAT’S INCLUDED? Accommodations as selected, round trip airport transfers, taxes, all meals, unlimited alcoholic and non-‐
alcoholic beverages, in-‐room mini-‐bar with beer, water, soft drinks (re-‐stocked once a day), daily and nightly activity program, non-‐motorized water sports, live music and shows, fitness center, taxes and gratuities all included. *****All reservations MUST to be made by March 25, 2015. ***** *NOTE: Rates above do NOT include airfare. Inquire with [email protected] for up-‐to-‐
date airfare rates into Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) for your dates of travel. She pulls the airfare directly from the airlines so will more than likely have the same fares as the airlines. *** Process of Booking *** ! All reservations must be received through the secure, online reservation form. To request current rates based on your specific needs or to submit your reservations, please go to www.beachbumvacation.com/reservation and submit a reservation form. Melissa will be in touch with you first to review rate options and get your approval before charging your card for the deposit. See deposit options below. Submitting the reservation form does not automatically make your reservations or charge your card, it just submits the information to Melissa so that she can provide you with options that meet your needs. ! If you have frequent flyer miles or airline credit vouchers Melissa is NOT able to book your flight. You must do so on your own. ! Determine if you want travel protection. It’s highly recommended! Insurance rates below are based on your total vacation package value per person. ! TRAVEL INSURANCE: The break down is based on the TOTAL cost per person (airfare & room) Package Cost Per Person
Insurance Cost Per Person
$0 to $1499 per adult
$104 per adult
$1500 to $3999 per adult
$144 per adult
$4000 and up per adult
$164 per adult
*Children 12 years and under pay $50 per child
! DOWN PAYMENT OPTIONS: 1) Room Only: It’s just $150 per person to book just the room. 2) Room with insurance: It’s just $150 per person + the cost of insurance ($104-‐$164 additional) 3) Room and flights without insurance: It’s $150 per person + total airfare cost. 4) Room and flights with insurance: It’s just $150 per person + the cost of insurance and airfare – ($104 -‐ $164 additional) ! After the down payment is made the final balance is due March 25, 2015. NO EXCEPTIONS. There is a $25 late fee per person if payment is made after March 25, 2015. If you make your final payment within 30 days of departure there is an additional $25 fee. ! Once you place your reservation and your payment has been applied you will receive a confirmation invoice/itinerary for your trip! *** Important Travel & Booking Information *** When should I book? As soon as possible for the best flight schedules and perks for being a part of Krysten & Ali’s wedding group! *IMPORTANT! -‐-‐ Airfare WILL fluctuate depending on availability at time you make your reservation, please make your payment with Melissa as soon as possible to ensure the lowest rate and best flight time options. Who should I ask for when making my reservation? All reservations must be made directly through Melissa at Beach Bum Vacation. www.beachbumvacation.com/reservation Payment policy: In order to guarantee your room the full payment must be received by March 25, 2015. AIRFARE will be due at the time you are ready to add it to your package. Beach Bum Vacation’s insurance policy will cover your airfare 100% if booked through Beach Bum Vacation. Airfare booked separately is not covered. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are also accepted. Note: Returned checks subject to $30.00 fee. What travel documents will I need? You will need a valid passport in order to travel to Punta Cana, no exceptions. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the travel date. You will need to indicate on the form if you accept or decline TRIP INSURANCE. PLEASE NOTE: Insurance CANNOT be added after payment is made. Insurance is due at the time of making the reservation along with the down payment. Optional insurance ranges from $104 per person to $164 per person (depending upon total trip cost). This plan protects against cancelation penalties if the trip is canceled for any reason prior to departure. It also covers up to $100 per person for trip interruption, up to $800 per person for baggage loss, and up to $5,000 per person for medical expenses. I strongly encourage you to purchase travel protection. Special Needs: Please specify if anyone in your party meets any of the following criteria: (1) holds frequent flyer miles (2) is hearing or vision impaired (3) has dietary restrictions (4) needs a wheelchair (5) is diabetic (6) is highly allergic. CANCELATION POLICY: Once reservation is made up to March 25, 2015 $100 cancellation penalty per person From March 26 – April 27, 2015 $250 cancellation penalty per person From April 28, 2015 forward 100% cancellation penalty The aforementioned is person or room canceling (so if 1 person within the room cancels these same rules apply for that person). Regarding Airline tickets – if Beach Bum Vacation booked your tickets -‐ they are 100% not refundable and subject to individual airline penalties/fees. Insurance covers these penalties for individuals making reservations within the group – if they have purchased insurance. Insurance does NOT cover the group contract as a whole, only individuals. If you do not have insurance – natural disasters (such as hurricanes), cancelations for ANY reason (medical/personal emergencies, cancelation of the wedding, etc.) do not relieve them from these penalties. ONLY the Travel Insurance will help with coverage. Frequently Asked Questions: -‐Currency: USDs are accepted in Punta Cana so there is no need to exchange your currency. -‐Clothing: some restaurants require men to wear long pants, shirt with collar & closed toe shoes. -‐Airport: you must arrive at the airport two hours prior to flight departure time. -‐ Weather: The temperature typically varies from 70°F to 85°F and is rarely below 69°F or above 88°F. -‐Passport: go to your local post office and request passport forms, instructions will be provided. It takes approximately 3 weeks for processing. Cost is approx $120. -‐Frequent Flyer: in the event you would like to use your frequent flyer miles you will need to contact the airline directly but make sure you email [email protected] your flight itinerary so she may arrange for your airport transportation to & from the resort. -‐Not Included: Phone calls, gift shop purchases, Wi-‐Fi, spa treatments, tours/excursions & motorized water sports are not included. *** RESORT INFORMATION *** Distance from Hotel to Town, 30 miles (48 kms). Distance from Hotel to Airport, 10 miles (16 kms). Facing the Caribbean Sea, white sand beaches and lush gardens, Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana boasts 500 spacious rooms and spacious ample suites surrounded by swaying palm trees and views of endless blue waters. It's the perfect setting in paradise. Take advantage of all the Unlimited-‐Luxury activities Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana has to offer. Swim, sail, snorkel or windsurf in the turquoise Caribbean, or take an introductory scuba diving lesson for free. For golf enthusiasts, an 18-‐hole golf course is just 15 minutes away. Also, enjoy fine a la carte dining, sip your favorite cocktails at one of the numerous bars located throughout the resort, play a variety of sports including tennis and volleyball under the tropical sun, or simply lay on the beach in sheer tranquility. Children enjoy themselves with supervised fun at the Explorer's Club for kids featuring weekly camping adventures, sand castle competitions and many more activities. Hotel Amenities Activities Desk, Aerobics. Aerobics (aqua), ATM ($), Babysitting Services ($), Bars (7), Beach, Bocce Ball, Car Rentals ($), Casino ($), Currency Exchange, Dance Classes, Darts, Entertainment (daily), Fax Services , $), Fitness Center, Game Room, Horseback Riding (nearby) ($), Kayaks, Laundry Services ($), Medical Services ($), Meeting Facilities, Newsstand ($), Physically Challenged Accommodations, Ping Pong Table, Pool Table, Restaurants, Restaurants (8), Scuba Diving ($), Shops, Snorkeling, Tennis Courts, Theme , Parties, Tour Desk ($), Volleyball, Watersports (non-‐motorized), Wedding Gazebo ($), Windsurfing Golf (nearby): ($) 18-‐hole golf course, 15 minutes away, transportation is not included. Pools: (3) Includes a children's pool and a quiet, adults only area. Miscellaneous Amenities: Euro-‐bungee, inflatable climbing iceberg, ocean trampoline and monster basketball on the beach. Big screen movies on the beach. -‐beach football. Spa (full Service): ($) Full service spa includes beauty salon with single or couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam bath, hydrotherapy area featuring indoor Jacuzzis and showers and an outdoor massage palapa. ($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them. Accommodation Categories and Descriptions Arrival/Departure Time: Check-‐in-‐time: 3:00 pm Check-‐out-‐time: 12:00 pm. Early check-‐in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability. Children Policy: Children under the age of 2 years old are free of charge when sharing room with 2 adults all year round. Maximum Occupancy: Deluxe Tropical View -‐ 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children, 3 adults and 1 child. Preferred Club Deluxe Tropical View -‐ 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children, 3 adults and 1 child. Preferred Club Deluxe Partial Ocean View -‐ 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children, 3 adults and 1 child. Preferred Club Deluxe Oceanfront -‐ 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children, 3 adults and 1 child. Preferred Club Deluxe Jacuzzi Tropical View -‐ 2 adults. Preferred Club Deluxe Jacuzzi Partial Ocv -‐ 2 adults. Preferred Club Deluxe Jacuzzi Oceanfront -‐ 2 adults. Preferred Club Honeymoon Ste Jacuzzi Tropical Vw. -‐ 2 adults. Preferred Club Honeymoon Ste Jacuzzi Partial Ocv. -‐ 2 adults. Preferred Club Honeymoon Ste Jacuzzi Oceanfront -‐ 2 adults. Deluxe Tropical View Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 queen bed or 2 double beds. Deluxe Tropical View Preferred Club Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 queen bed or 2 double beds. Deluxe Partial Ocean View Preferred Club Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 queen bed or 2 double beds. View: Partial Ocean. Deluxe Ocean Front Preferred Club Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 queen bed or 2 double beds. Deluxe Jacuzzi Tropical View Preferred Club, Rooms have a Jacuzzi. Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 queen bed or 2 double beds. Deluxe Jacuzzi Partial Ocean view Preferred Club Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 queen bed. Deluxe Jacuzzi Ocean Front Preferred Club, This room has a Jacuzzi. Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 queen bed or 2 double beds. Honeymoon Suite Jacuzzi Tropical View Preferred Club Bedding: 1 king bed. Honeymoon Suite Jacuzzi Partial Ocean View Preferred Club Bedding: 1 king bed. Honeymoon Suite Jacuzzi Ocean Front Preferred Club Bedding: 1 king bed. Preferred Club Rooms and Suites These rooms and suites offer all the normal room amenities plus the following: • Preferred room location. • Access to the Preferred Club Lounge are with concierge service, complimentary internet access, hors d'ouevres and premium drinks. • Private check-‐in and check-‐out. • VIP status and amenities. • Concierge service. • Private beach area. • Marble floors. • Upgraded toiletries. • Daily complimentary newspaper. • Beach towel placed in room daily with turn down service. All accommodations include: scale, hairdryer, television (flat screen), mini-‐bar, bathroom (full), work desk, radio, crib (upon request), iron, CD/DVD player, slippers, balcony or terrace (private, furnished), turndown service (nightly), mirror (full length), ceiling fan, safe (in accommodation): ($), door lock (electronic), air conditioning (individual climate control), telephone (direct dial), ironing board, bathrobe, umbrella, mirror (vanity), coffee/tea maker and alarm clock. ($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed. Food and Beverage Outlets Barracuda Beach Bar General Opening Hours: Open 10:00am until 5:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily. Manatee, Swim-‐up bar. General Opening Hours: Open 10:00am until 5:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily. Rendezvous Lobby Bar General Opening Hours: Open 10:00am until 12:00am. General Opening Days: Open daily. Showtime Bar General Opening Hours: Open 8:00pm until 12:00am. General Opening Days: Open daily. Sugar Reef General Opening Hours: Open 10:00am until 12:00am. General Opening Days: Open daily. Cafe Kafe, Serves coffee, tea and pastries. General Opening Hours: Open 6:00am until 6:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily. Desires Night Club And Sports Bar General Opening Hours: Open 10:00pm until 2:00am. General Opening Days: Open daily. Seaside Grill, Located beachside offering a variety of a la carte grilled specialties. General Opening Hours: Open 6:30pm until 10:30pm. General Opening Days: Open daily. Bordeaux, Enjoy French gourmet dining in an elegant atmosphere. Adults only ages 18 years and older. Dress code: Casual Elegance-‐ Long pants and short sleeved shirt with collar required for men. adies are required to wear skirts, dresses or pant suit. No flip flops allowed. Cuisine: French. General Opening Hours: Open 7:00pm until 10:30pm. General Opening Days: Open daily. Chief Burger, Delicious burgers and hot dogs served beachside. General Opening Hours: Open 12:30pm until 5:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily for lunch. El Patio, Authentic a la carte restaurant with the aromas and flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine. Dress code: Casual Elegance-‐ Long pants and short sleeved shirt with collar for men. Ladies are required to wear skirts, dresses or pant suits. No flip flops allowed. Cuisine: Mexican. General Opening Hours: Open 6:30pm until 10:30pm. General Opening Days: Open daily. Himitsu, Asian cuisine featuring Tepanyaki grill tables in an elegant Oriental atmosphere. Dress code: Casual Elegance -‐ Long pants and short sleeved shirt with collar required for men. Ladies are required to wear skirts, dresses or pant suit. No flip flops allowed. Tables are resticted to guests age 12 years and older. Cuisine: Asian. General Opening Hours: Open 6:30pm until 10:30pm. General Opening Days: Open daily. Portofino, Featuring a variety of gourmet Italian specialties. A la carte dinner. Cuisine: Italian. General Opening Hours: Open 6:30pm until 10:30pm. General Opening Days: Open daily. World Cafe, Open air restaurant. Our main buffet restaurant featuring a variety of local and International cuisine. Hours: • Continental Breakfast: 6:30am until 7:00am. Breakfast: 7:00am until 11:00am. Lunch: 12:30pm until 4:00pm. Dinner: 6:30pm until 11:00pm. Cuisine: International, Local. General Opening Days: Open daily. Bonus Features -‐Parking • Use of Tennis Courts • Welcome Drink • Chaise lounges • Weekly Cocktail Party • Watersports (Non-‐Motorized) • Daily activities • Use of Fitness Center • Towels Facilities and Services for Kids • Explorer's Club for Kids: exclusively for children aged 3-‐12 years old with fully supervised activities by Red Cross certified staff. Open 9:00 am until 10:00pm. • Core Zone Teens Club: exclusively for teens aged 13-‐17 years old with non-‐stop day and evening entertainment. We truly hope you can join Krysten & Ali on their special day at the beach! If you have any questions at all, please contact the Destination Wedding Specialist: Melissa Harmon [email protected] Toll Free: 1-‐877-‐943-‐8282 Ext 14