Lauren Little and Torin Taylor Invite you to their destination wedding August 4 th, 2018 @ 1:00PM Hard Rock Punta Cana, D.R.
Destination Wedding Guest Package Information ~To join us please follow the link to the Reservation Form & send to our Wedding Travel Concierge with Beach Bum Vacation ~ RESERVATION FORM: https://www.beachbumvacation.com/reservation/ **This form must be filled out. A reservation cannot be completed on the phone.** Beach Bum Nikki Email is MOST EFFICIENT: nikki@beachbumvacation.com The magnificent all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana is located on Macao Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic, just 30 minutes from the Punta Cana airport. It boasts colorful tropical gardens and lush vegetation and is surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. In addition to a state-of-the-art spa, an elegant casino and the hi-tech, ultra-chic Oro Nightclub, the activities at the beach are endless: catamaran boat rides, parasailing, glass bottom boats for marine life observation, sports fishing, diving, and snorkeling. From honeymooners to families, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana is a perfect choice for your next family vacation or romantic getaway.
**PLEASE READ: IMPORTANT RATE & GROUP INFORMATION** Lauren and Torin have blocked rooms and locked in special group room rates for their wedding at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. You must book your room directly with Beach Bum Nikki to ensure you get the group rate for the entire length of stay, are on the official guest list through the resort, help the bride & groom earn more group incentives to share with you and to ensure you receive the group benefits included in the bride and groom s wedding package. SPECIAL WEDDING RATES BLOCKED for 7 NIGHTS: August 3-10, 2018 **All rates are PER PERON. There is a three-night minimum stay** (pp = per person/occupancy = how many adults in a room) Room Category: Caribbean Suite *Children Rates are only applicable with 2 paying adults in the room.* Caribbean Suite-below rates are valid for 3-6 night stays Occupancy Single Double Triple Quad Child 4-17 Child 2-3 3 Night Price 1255 733 712 703 211 28 Add Night Price 409 235 228 225 61 0 Caribbean Suite- below rates are valid for 7-night stays or longer Occupancy Single Double Triple Quad Child 4-17 Child 2-3 3 Night Price 1174 685 667 658 199 28 Add Night Price 382 219 213 210 57 0 Single = 1 adult in a room Double = 2 adults in a room Triple = 3 adults in a room Quad = 4 adults in a room PLEASE NOTE: Rates above do not include airfare nor cancel for any reason insurance. Insurance is an additional $109 per person. The insurance will over cover the cost of airfare if it booked with Beach Bum Vacation. If you add airfare to your reservation, price will increase to $149 per person to cover the cost of the airfare as well. Please inquire with Beach Bum Nikki if you have questions about airfare availability and she ll be happy to assist you. Typically, the rates you see on any major airline website will be the same rate as what Beach Bum Nikki will have. Please inquire with Beach Bum Nikki if you wish to book a different room that is not listed above to ensure you receive quote with a wedding group rate. **PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED** Please contact Beach Bum Nikki as soon as possible if you are interested in attending this event to place your deposit and secure your room at the resort. To avoid any price increases because of limited availability, you can simply e-mail Nikki at nikki@beachbumvacation.com with your room preferences, full legal names and dates you want to travel. The All-Inclusive Plan at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Room accommodations as selected; Limitless Resort Credits ranging in value from 500-1800 per room depending on length of stay, unlimited meals and snacks; unlimited beverages including domestic and imported top-shelf brand drinks; 24-hour room service; wireless internet access (in-room); 30 mins. of complimentary internet use per room/per
stay at business center (resort computers only); unlimited long distance phone calls from Punta Cana to the continental U.S. and within the DR; non-motorized water sports; one scuba demo in pool; daily activities; daytime tennis; supervised daily kids club program for children ages 4-12; fully equipped fitness center; theme parties or shows nightly. All hotel taxes and gratuities are included. More Details About Your All-Inclusive Plan: ORO Nightclub is not part of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino allinclusive offering. There is a cover charge to enter and patrons are required to pay for their beverages. Resort Credit promotion not applicable at ORO Nightclub. **PLEASE READ: IMPORTANT AIRFARE INFORMATION** You may book your own airfare into Punta Cana, DR or inquire with Beach Bum Nikki for the best airfare quote from Beach Bum Vacation. If you book your own airfare, please send your flight itinerary (flight number/airline/flight times) to nikki@beachbumvacation.com so she may arrange for airport transportation. Airfare must be paid in full at the time of booking and rates can/do fluctuate until paid in full. Airfare generally is between $600-$850 per person depending on when you book and what airport you are flying from. We encourage you to book sooner rather than later. Airfare will be available 331 days prior to your departure date. Customize your vacation experience with the added inclusion of the resort credit. The resort credit can be used toward tours, golf, spa/beauty salon services, romantic dinners, premium wines, a bottle of Moet champagne at Oro Nightclub and select wedding packages. The resort credit is PER ROOM not per person. It cannot be used to pay the balance of your room. Services and amenities must be arranged upon arrival. Certain restrictions do apply. There is no monetary value to resort credits and they cannot be exchanged for money. If credits are not used, no refund will be given. There is a 20% service fee due upon check out for all items purchased with the resort credits. **The all-inclusive plan including the Resort Credit inclusions are subject to change at the sole discretion of the resort and are outside of Beach Bum Vacation s control. RSVP DEADLINE **All wedding guest room block/rates expire March 23 rd, 2018. Any room not booked by then will be released back to the resort and not guaranteed and at that time, rates are subject to change. ** AVAILABLE ROOM CATEGORIES ON HOLD IN THE BLOCK Arrival/Departure Time: Check-in-time: 4:00 pm Check-out-time: 12:00 pm
Caribbean Suite: 781sq. ft. (including balcony), and located in close proximity to the main lobby, double hydro spa tub, private bath with double showers, balcony with furniture, liquor dispenser, mini-bar with soda, bottled water, juice & domestic beer, LCD television with satellite, purified water, Rock Spa bath amenities, bath- robes & slippers, digital safe (laptop size), individually controlled air conditioner, coffee maker, direct dial telephone, alarm clock, hair blow dryer, iron/ironing board, free wireless internet, 24-hour room service and turndown service. View: Tropical. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. PROCESS OF BOOKING YOUR TRIP Determine your travel dates and number of passengers per room. If you want to arrange your own flights, please feel free to do so. If you have frequent flyer miles, credit card points or airline credit vouchers Nikki is NOT able to book your flight. You must do so on your own. Otherwise, she is happy to send a quote. Airfare must be paid in full at the time of booking. Fill out the online Reservation Form by following this link: www.beachbumvacation.com/reservation. ALL GUESTS MUST FILL OUT A RESERVATION FORM. Reservations cannot be done over the phone per Beach Bum Vacation company policy. $150 per person deposit is due at time of booking. Please see below for Cancellation Penalties unless insurance is purchased. Once you place your reservation and your deposit has been applied, you will receive an invoice/itinerary for your records. Remaining balance and/or final payment is due May 1 st, 2018. Important Travel & Booking Information What travel documents will I need? You will need a valid passport (a passport card is not allowed) in order to travel to Dominican Republic, no exceptions. If you need assistance with getting your passport, please ask Beach Bum Nikki for information. Who should I ask for when making my reservation? All reservations must be made directly through Nikki at Beach Bum Vacation to ensure that you are on the guest list and to make sure you are included in all the arrangements for the wedding as well as receive the discounted rates offered through the group. To join us, please contact/rsvp Beach Bum Nikki at nikki@beachbumvacation.com When must I book by? As soon as possible! We strongly recommend making your reservation sooner rather than later to ensure you get the room and dates you are interested in traveling.
How many people can be in a room? Up to four adults can be accommodated in the Caribbean Suites. Please inquire with Beach Bum Nikki when making your reservation to ensure you are in the best room for you and your group/family/friends and she will customize the trip to meet your needs. What do I need to book? In order to finalize a booking, ALL guests in the room must be ready to place their deposit and this information has to be provided for each guest at the time of booking by filling out the online Reservation Form. You will need: - Your legal name as it appears on your passport - Date of Birth - Person traveling with you, their legal names as they appear on their passport and date of birth - Current Address - Phone Number - Email(s) - Room Category of Choice - Flight Option (if you choose to book your airfare with Beach Bum Vacation) - Exact Dates of Travel - Fill out the ONLINE RESERVATION FORM HERE: www.beachbumvacation.com/reservation. Insurance Bonuses: (pp mean per person), It will also cover you for up to $5,000 pp in medical expenses, up to $800 pp in baggage loss & up to $100 pp per day trip interruption or trip delay. It is highly recommended that insurance is purchased. It cannot be added on once a deposit has been placed on a booking. All Cancellation Penalties will apply if cancellation is requested and insurance is not purchased. Special Requests: 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) is a vegetarian (4) needs a wheelchair (5) is diabetic (6) is highly allergic. Deposit policy: In order to guarantee your room, the hotel requires a credit card deposit (authorization form to be supplied) with a minimum of a $150 per person down + $109 per person insurance (*optional) and Beach Bum Vacation requires full cost of airfare at the time of booking. They do not have to be booked at the same time. The deposit money will be applied to your final balance of your package. For more details, please email Beach Bum Nikki at nikki@beachbumvacation.com. The deposit needs to be paid by credit card and all subsequent payments may be made with a credit card or check. Payment Policy: Once deposit is made, we allow you to pay as you go on your schedule and make payments in any amount you wish at any time. You can use more than one credit card. Beach Bum Vacation is very flexible and laid back about payments. All payments need to be made directly to Beach Bum Nikki who will apply payment and send a receipt. All payments must be made through our secure online Credit Card form: www.beachbumvacation.com/payment. Final payments: Will be collected May 1 st, 2018. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover & Diners Club are accepted. CANCELLATION POLICIES: Cancellation policy: $150 per person non-refundable deposit + the following penalties depending on date of cancellation will apply to all cancellations: WHEN CANCELED PENALTY Reservation date-march 23 rd,2018 $150 USD per person (full deposit) March 24 th, 2018-June 25 th, 2018: Full deposit plus 50% of room total is non-refundable June 26 th,2018-travel: Non-refundable **If Cancel for Any Reason insurance is purchased, all penalties are waived. Cancel for Any Reason insurance can only be added on at the time of booking.*
HARD ROCK PUNTA CANA HOTEL FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS AMAZING MACAO BEACH & SEVERAL LARGE POOLS OVERSIZED SUITE ACCOMMODATIONS Arrival/Departure Time: Check-in-time: 4:00 pm Check-out-time: 12:00 pm **Early check-in and late checkout subject to availability** ADDITIONAL ROOM CATEGORY OPTIONS/DESCRIPTIONS: Islander Junior Suite: double Jacuzzi, in room wine, private bath with double showers, seating area, balcony, liquor dispenser contains premium brands, mini bar contains sodas, bottled water, juices & domestic beer, LCD TV with satellite, purified water, bath amenities, bathrobes, slippers, digital safe (laptop size), individually- controlled A/C, coffee maker, direct dial telephone, alarm clock, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, wireless internet, 24-hour room service and turndown service. 815 sq. ft (including balcony). Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. View: Garden or Lagoon. Caribbean Sand Suite, 781 square feet (including balcony within walking distance from the beach, double hydro spa tub, private bath with double showers, balcony with furniture, liquor dispenser, mini bar with soda, bottled water, juice & domestic beer, LCD television with satellite, purified water, Rock Spa bath amenities, bathrobes & slippers, digital safe (laptop size), individually controlled air conditioner, coffee maker, direct dial telephone, alarm clock, hair blow dryer, iron/ironing board, free wireless internet, 24-hour room service and turndown service. Bedding: 1 King Bed or 2 double beds. View: Tropical. Caribbean Diamond: Double Jacuzzi, rooms with best views and locations with king beds, room service menu 24 hours (select restaurant menu), pre-order breakfast, Espresso/American coffee machine, DVD player/cd player, ipod dock, radio alarm clock, pillow menu, aromatherapy menu, concierge phone service, upgrade brand of liquors in room dispenser, private beach lounge chair area with waiter service available, exclusive beach bag (one per room/per stay), private check in, check out (subject to availability), early check in, late check out (subject to availability), nightly petit fours, professional hairdryer. 781 square feet (including balcony). Bedding: 1 king bed.
Family Caribbean Suite: 2 connecting Caribbean Suites, One room with a king bed and connecting room with two double beds, double Jacuzzi, in room wine, private bath with double showers, balcony with chairs & table, welcome amenities for families, video game system and DVD player in the room, selection of video games upon request, selection of DVDs upon request, Fun in the Sun Bucket Kit, kid's special room service menu, kids bath products, complimentary mini cake when celebrating child's birthday (request must be made at time of arrival at our Public Relations desk), Liquor Dispenser contains premium brands, mini bar contains sodas, bottled water & domestic beer plus kid friendly snacks, LCD TV w/ satellite, purified water, bath amenities, bathrobes, slippers including mini sizes for children, digital safe (laptop size), individually-controlled A/C, coffee maker, direct dial telephone, alarm clock, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, wireless internet, 24-Hour room service & turndown service. This room category is only available for families traveling with children ages 4 to 17. 1,562sq. ft. (including balcony). Two connecting suites guaranteed. View: Tropical. Hard Rock Signature Two Bedroom Presidential Suite, Complete with all the rock star perks, the Signature Presidential Suite comes with everything but a posse, but at 2496 square feet, there's certainly room to bring your own. With two bedrooms, a living area, and dining room, these suites feature the real estate for an unforgettable Hard Rock experience. Add an expansive terrace with spectacular views of this island paradise; where you can lounge or dine, and you may never want to leave. Caribbean Sand Suite Rock Star Experience, Please refer to the description for the Caribbean Sand Suite. Guests in this room category will also receive the Rock Star Level inclusions listed below.
Rock Star Signature Presidential 2 Bedroom Suite: Please refer to the description for the Signature Presidential 2 Bedroom Suite. Guests in this room category will also receive the Rock Star Level inclusions listed below. Royal Villa 4 Bedroom, 2 bedrooms with king size beds and 2 bedrooms with double beds, double Jacuzzi, in room wine, private bath with double showers, terrace with private pool, lounge chairs and table, living room, dining room with bar area and microwave, half bathroom, liquor dispenser contains premium brands, mini bar contains sodas, bottled water, juices & domestic beer, LCD TV with satellite, DVD player, purified water, bath amenities, bathrobes, slippers, digital safe (laptop size), individually-controlled A/C, coffee maker, direct dial telephone and cordless telephone, alarm clock, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, wireless internet, 24-hour room service and turndown service. 7,744 Sq. Ft (including terrace). View: Oceanfront. Rock Star Suite 3 Bedroom: 3 bedrooms with king size beds, double Jacuzzi, in room wine, private bath with doublehead showers, terrace with private pool, lounge chairs, chairs and table, flat screen TV, living room, dining room with a section decorated with memorabilia such as electric guitars and a drum set, kitchen, bar, private office, bathroom and within each room a liquor dispenser with premium brands, mini bar with sodas, bottled water, juices & domestic beer. LCD TV with satellite, DVD player, purified water, bath amenities, bathrobes, slippers, digital safe, individuallycontrolled A/C, coffee maker, direct dial cordless telephone, alarm clock, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, wireless internet, 24-hour room service and turndown service. 7,744 Sq. Ft (including terrace). View: Oceanfront. Rock Star Level Inclusions Choose to enjoy your Rock Star Experience in one a Rock Star Suite, Royal Villa, Signature Presidential Suite or Caribbean Sand Suite. Exclusively located near the pristine beaches. Your Rock Star Level accommodations will include: -24 hour dedicated butler service Private cellphone for communication with your butler Private in room check in and express luggage delivery Exclusive room amenities Exclusive room service menu Packing and unpacking luggage service Dinner reservations at our signature restaurants Exclusive Lounge Private pool and beach concierge & drink service
Jacuzzi preparation by butler (Request 24 hours in advance) Exclusive in room or beachside dinner* In room idock music system -2 exclusive in room Rock Spa treatments** Complimentary ironing service* Guaranteed late check out at 3:00pm *One per stay. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. **Couples only. Subject to one per stay. Subject to taxes and fees applicable based on terms and conditions of resort credit. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Concierge Level Inclusions: Rooms with best views and locations with king beds Room service menu (select restaurant menu) Two 25 minute back massages Nightly turndown service guaranteed Nightly petit fours Espresso/American coffee machine Luxury bath amenities DVD player/cd player -ipod dock, radio alarm clock Pillow menu Aromatherapy Professional hairdryer Exclusive concierge telephone service Upgrade brand of liquors in room dispenser Exclusive beach bag Private check in (subject to availability) Early check in, late check out (subject to availability) Private dinner at select locations, once per stay Private beach lounge chair area with waiter service available. All accommodations include: coffee/tea maker, slippers, crib (on request), television (satellite), hairdryer, Jacuzzi (double), internet access, iron, ironing board, liquor dispenser, maid service, mini-bar, patio or balcony, radio, rollaway bed (on request), air conditioning, room service (24-hour), alarm clock, safe deposit box, balcony, shower, bathrobes and telephone. Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed. CASINO AND MULTIPLE INDOOR/OUTDOOR BARS
MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT OPTIONS & 24 HOUR ROOM SERVICE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What do I need to travel to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic? A passport booklet is required for all international travel. MUST be valid for 6 months AFTER the date of return. No exceptions will be made. Please follow this link to assist with how to obtain a passport: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html. Beach Bum Vacation is not responsible for the cost associated with obtaining a passport. Passport cards are not acceptable. A tourist card is required for purchase upon entry into Punta Cana: Please bring $10 per person cash for your tourist card into the country. Will I receive travel documents before I leave for my trip? Yes. Beach Bum Nikki will send you travel documents via email and you will need to carry them with you on the trip once everyone pays in full. They will come approximately 2 weeks before departure. A credit card is required for incidentals upon checking in at Hard Rock: Please bring a credit card with at least a $300 line of credit to cover all extras purchased on property and incidentals. Beach Bum Vacation is not responsible for additional costs associated with the spa, golf, casino, gift shop, ORO night club, etc. There is a tax on all resort credits used billed to you at check out. Can I drink the water in Punta Cana? It is recommended that you use the bottled water provided in your room and around the resort for drinking purposes. You can safely shower and brush your teeth with tap water. What is the currency in Punta Cana? USD is accepted in Punta Cana. There is no need to obtain traveler s checks or exchange your currency.
What is the average temperature in Punta Cana? The average daily temperature is 81 degrees and can get down to 70 degrees at night. Will I need an outlet converter? No. Do I need to tip the employees? Gratuities are technically included in your incentive package; however, if you wish to tip, you may and at your discretion. If you would like more details, please ask Beach Bum Nikki. Can I pre-book for the spa or excursions? If you wish to use the resort credit, then all spa treatments and excursions must be booked upon arrival at the resort. They cannot be pre-booked. Is Wi-Fi available? Yes. The resort includes Wi-Fi in the all-inclusive package and is available in your room, the lobby and all other public areas. It may not be as strong on the beach and near the pools. Will my cell phone work in Punta Cana? If you have a Blackberry, Iphone, Droid or other smart phone, yes, they will work. We recommend, however, putting your phone into airplane mode and using Wi-Fi to access your data, as roaming charges will be very expensive and add up very quickly. If you need to make a call to the US, it is recommended that you use the room phone, as all calls to the US are included in the all-inclusive package. Please call your service provider before you leave to discuss possible charges for Dominican Republic. Is there a dress code for restaurants? There is no technical dress code, but it is requested in the evenings to dress resort elegant, which includes Bermuda shorts and collared shirts for men and sun dresses or slacks for women. Bathing suit cover-ups and t-shirts are appreciated for indoor breakfast and lunch locations. No swim suits allowed for dinner. Lauren and Torin are looking forward to celebrating their special day in the sun with you! Additional Questions or Concerns? Beach Bum Nikki Certified Travel Concierge and Group Specialist Office: 317-577-7775 ext. 31 Toll Free: 1-877-943-8282 ext. 31 www.beachbumvacation.com www.facebook.com/beachbumvacation