Frequently Asked Questions
• This means that Nicole & Stephen have paid a deposit to pre-reserve rooms for your group
• The couple has signed a contract with the resort and has committed to a minimum number of rooms
• Only rooms booked with Bridie Travel LLC count toward this contract
• The resort has a 3-night minimum stay requirement, but you are welcome to come earlier or stay later!
• We have reserved several different room types for you to choose from.
Absolutely! Please include your requested dates on the reservation form and I will confirm availability.
The rates listed are PER PERSON and include:
• Hotel Accommodations
• All Inclusive Meal Plan – Also includes all beverages including alcohol
• Round trip private transportation between the Punta Cana (PUJ) and resort
• Hotel, Tax & gratuities
• All wedding events & activities
• Optional Travel insurance is available to protect your investment
Yes! Initial deposits of $150 per person are non-refundable and are due by Friday, June 3, 2022
Final payment is due Friday, September 16, 2022.
You are welcome to make additional payments at any time. You will receive an automated monthly payment reminder, which you can choose to make a payment or ignore.
• Since all-inclusive resorts are pre-paid AND non-refundable, travel insurance is encouraged to protect your investment.
• Life is unpredictable; plans can change.
• The cost of insurance is based on the cost of your room plus your age. Megan will provide you with a quote when you receive your initial invoice before you submit your deposit.
• Without insurance, there are no refunds should your plans change.
• Without insurance, you will also not have any medical coverage for mishaps or catastrophic events. Your US health insurance will likely not work outside the US.
Yes, all international travelers are required to have a passport, including infants and children. To learn more about the application process, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.
IMPORTANT! If you do not have a passport or need to renew your passport, please do so right away. The passport offices are very delayed and are taking 12 weeks for expedited and 19 weeks for standard service.
PASSPORT VALIDITY: Passports must be valid for the period of stay in the Dominican Republic.
BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: 1 page required for entry stamp
Nicole & Stephen have paid a deposit to pre-reserve rooms for your group. They have a group contract that allows them to offer additional benefits for their guests. The couple kindly asks that you book your hotel within our designated group contract here at Bridie Travel.
There are several reasons why you should honor the couple’s wishes and book the hotel portion with the group:
• The couple has worked with me to negotiate a contract for the ENTIRE group. This allows the couple to offer some amazing and fun surprises for all of you.
• These events and special amenities are based on a group minimum and the couple is required to meet that minimum number of rooms. Rooms booked outside the group contract do not count toward this minimum.
• Groups are given priority status at the resort, so you might miss out on some VIP treatment.
• Groups are given priority room assignments, so if you book directly, you’re likely getting a room that couldn’t be sold to a group. It will be leftover inventory, probably in an undesirable location away from everyone else.
• Groups are given priority in terms of an oversold situation. If the hotel over sells, your group is protected but your reservation is not. You could be walked to another location.
Guests who do not book within the group contract unfortunately:
o Will not get the group rates
o Will not be not be protected by the cancellation policies we’ve negotiated.
o Will have to pay upfront vs. over time.
o Will not receive any pre-departure, trip support or post-trip support from me.
o Unfortunately I cannot assist with travel arrangements made outside of the group, nor can I assist in the event of an emergency.
o Finally, you are not “officially” recognized by the hotel as being part of our event. The hotel group contract and wedding event pricing are planned in tandem.
o Guests staying off property will be charged a day pass to attend the wedding events. The resort has the right to stop selling day passes if the property reaches 90% capacity or greater. Off-property guests are welcome from 9am to 9pm.
• Yes, you are required to book your own flights. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me to book airfare to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The airport code is PUJ.
• I recommend you purchase your flights as early as you can. You can book via your favorite airline and consider using miles or credit card points, if you have them.
• Due to contract deadlines, we recommend booking your hotel room as early as possible and adding air when you’re ready.
• Please enter your flight information on this Google form no later than Friday, December 9, 2022.
This is how I schedule your ground transportation in Punta Cana.
• All quotes start with the reservation form. Fill out the reservation form and I will get back to you with a quote.
• In your reservation form, make sure to include the ROOM TYPE you want to book
• Please coordinate with your roommate and designate ONE person to fill out the reservation form.
• Reservation forms should be one per ROOM, not one per person. When I get your form, I will email both of you and explain next steps.
• If you and your roommate live at different addresses, please make sure to include the second passenger’s contact info. This can go in the notes field.
Travel insurance is HIGHLY recommended and protects you if you need to cancel your trip. Since all-inclusives are pre-paid, insurance protects your investment if you need to change your plans. Without travel insurance, there are no refunds for any reason.
Travel insurance is based on the cost of your room plus your age. Megan will provide you with a quote for the Worldwide Trip Protector plan with the option to add the “Cancel For Any Reason” benefit when you receive your invoice. This insurance must be added at the time of DEPOSIT.
Travel insurance includes more than just cancellation coverage… it includes post-departure coverage and medical coverage as well! Did you know that most USA health insurances do NOT work in the Dominican Republic? If you need to see a doctor for an illness or a small mishap, you will be charged in cash upfront before a doctor will treat you. Insurance helps reimburse you for these unexpected costs.
It is very important that you read and understand the current travel restrictions. Below are the travel restrictions as of January 2022 and are subject to change. We will keep you informed of any major changes and explain more in detail what is required closer to your travel date. You can always access the links below to stay up to date on the restrictions.
Most travelers (for example, from United States, etc.) do not need to present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival to enter the Dominican Republic.
Airports and other ports of entry will perform a quick, aleatory breath test to a percentage of passengers, and all those who present symptoms, upon arrival. Passengers under the age of five and crew members are exempt from this procedure.
Passengers who present a vaccination card no less than 3 weeks after the last dose was placed or a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival in the Dominican Republic will be exempted from the random test. All passengers will also need to perform a temperature check. Passengers who present symptoms or whose test results are positive will be isolated and attended at authorized locations.
Prior to departure, travelers should confirm with their airline provider and airport of origin regarding any testing or other related requirements for inbound flights to the Dominican Republic, or necessary requirements needed upon arrival to their country of origin.
Note: It is not required to present the vaccination card upon arrival in the Dominican Republic, to enter the resorts, establishments and tourist transportation regulated by the Ministry of Tourism. However, it is required to present the vaccination card with 2 doses of the vaccine applied or PCR test performed at least 7 days before to enter establishments outside the hotels and tourism complexes. Therefore, visitors over 12 years of age must carry their vaccination card with them to leave the tourism complexes or resorts.
RETURNING BACK TO THE US:
In response to COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the requirement of a negative COVID-19 viral test (NAAT or antigen) will be expanded to all air travelers entering the U.S. starting January 26, 2021.
REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS Travelers are required to provide a negative test result (paper or electronic copy), taken within ONE (1) day of departure, to the airline or they will be denied boarding for their return flight.
It’s important that you read and understand the travel restrictions. You can visit the CDC website for complete details: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel/index.html