|  | Dream Vacations/Timely Adventures and TravelWe'll be using Dream Vacations/Timely Adventures and Travel to book our rooms. We strongly recommend that you use our travel agency/consultant when booking your travel arrangements for our wedding event--as we have worked hard to put together the most cost-efficient options for our guests! To be included in our wedding festivities, make sure your book through our travel consultant, Renee! |
 | Renee GoodrichOur travel consultant Renee may be contacted at (970) 217-1005 or via email at: r.goodrich@dreamvacations.com. If you have any questions that you feel we are unable to answer feel free to contact her. You may book flights on your own, or Renee would be happy to assist with booking flights, if you would like her to do so. |
 | LeisureCareIf you're interested, you may purchase LeisureCare Travel Insurance/Protection plans offered by Dream Vacations/Timely Adventures and Travel. While it is optional, it is highly recommended that you purchase travel insurance at the same time you make your non-refundable deposit so you are fully protected. Life happens and it's better to be protected for peace of mind. Please contact our travel Consultant Renee regarding the 2 types of travel/protection plans. The price of each plan is based on your total trip costs. Renee can also email you the PDF brochures of the two types of plans for your review just in case you cannot reach Renee. |
 | LeisureCare Comparison Chart | | Travel Insurance Benefits | Classic | CFAR | Explanation | | Trip Cancellation / Interruption | up to total trip cost | up to total trip cost | Reimbursement for unused prepaid expenses if a participating traveler cancels or interrupts their trip due to a covered reason. | | Trip Delay | up to $1,000 | up to $1,000 | Reimbursement for the cost of additional accommodations and traveling expenses if a participating traveler is delayed for 12 or more hours en route to their trip. | | Missed Connection | up to $1,000 ($200/day) | up to $1,000 ($200/day) | Reimbursement if you incur a common carrier delay caused by inclement weather for 3 or more hours. | | Accident / Sickness Medical Expense | up to $50,000 each | up to $50,000 each | Reimbursement if a participating traveler gets sick or hurt on their trip. | | Emergency Evacuation / Repatriation of Remains | up to $50,000 | up to $50,000 | Coverage if a participating traveler needs emergency medical transportation. | | Baggage and Personal Effects | up to $1,500 | up to $1,500 | Reimbursement if things are lost, stolen or damaged. | | Bag Delay | up to $500 | up to $500 | Reimbursement for the purchase of necessary items if a participating travelers’ bags are delayed for 24+ hours. | | Cancel for Any Reason | N/A | 75% of the cancellation fee | Reimbursement for non-refundable payments or deposits you made to your trip if a participating traveler cancels their trip 3 or more days prior to departure for other than a covered reason. |
LeisureCare offers 2 types of protection plans: Classic & Cancel for any Reason (CFAR) Plan. Here is a comparison of both plans. Please contact our consultant Renee if you're interested. - Classic Coverage - available up to purchase up to 14 days after first purchase date.
- Cancel for any Reason Coverage - available to purchase up to 7 days from first purchase date.
You may call or email Renee for additional information. |
 | PassportsPassports are REQUIRED for travel to the Dominican Republic. Current processing time is 8-10 weeks.
Passport FeesFor a printable copy of current passport fees for children & adults, click here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/fees.html How to ApplyFor more information on how to apply or renew your passport, click here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport/how-to-apply.html Passport Customer ServiceFor 24/7 automated passport information, application status questions, or to make an appointment at a passport agency, please call: 1-877-487-2778 Hours, excluding all Federal Holidays: Monday- Friday 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Eastern Time
Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Eastern Time Tourist CardsMany people have inquired about the necessity of purchasing a Tourist Card at the Dominican Republic Airport…Starting April 25, 2018, the cost of the tourist card will be included in airline tickets and you will no longer need to purchase one separately. |
 | AirportPunta Cana International Airport (PUJ) Airfare - Book on Your OwnYou may book flights on your own and according to our travel consultant Renee, Please verify that the names match your Passport EXACTLY! Currently, you will not be able purchase a flight for October 2019. However, flights for that travel period should open up by the early Winter 2018.
Airport Transfers
Dream Vacations/Timely Adventures and Travel offers Shared Roundtrip Airport Transfers from the airport to the resort and back to the airport. These can be purchased from our travel consultant Renee for $32.00 per person. You can sign up when paying your deposit or you can decide to purchase later. If you decide to purchase later, please do so with our consultant Renee prior to your travel. |
 | TipsTip #1: Passports are needed! Be sure to get your passport or renew it if it’s up for expiration. - Don’t wait until the last minute.
- Passports MUST be valid for six months from your Date of Return!
Tip #2: Pack your swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, walking shoes, light clothing, and any medications. Tip #3: Average Temperatures in Punta Cana for October range from a high of 86.9* to a low of 74.5*. Tip #4: Average Precipitation in Punta Cana for October is 5.99 inches. Rain showers are short. Tip #5: All calls to the US are free from your room. Be sure to follow the directions on how to do so. Tip #6: Use your left-over resort credits to clean your clothes before leaving. Tip #7: As soon as you check in go over to the PR info services and get the list of activities for the day. - Request for them to send this to your room each morning.
Tip #8: Be sure to also ask what nights the shows will be. Tip #9: Get a list of what hours the restaurants are open. Tip #10: Request a map of the Resort. Tip #11: Bring Cash for tips and souvenirs. |
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