Iberostar Paraiso Maya

[LisaG]

Has anyone ever been to the Iberostar Paraiso Maya? I was looking there, and Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa.

Any input on either would be greatly appreciated!! I've never been to Puerto Vallarta or Riviaria Maya, so I have no clue what the areas are like...

Thanks girls!!

[AnnR]

I've never been to either, but I am staying at and having my welcome dinner at Dreams PV - and it gets some great reviews.

[Tammy Host]

Originally Posted by lryates76

Has anyone ever been to the Iberostar Paraiso Maya? I was looking there, and Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa.

Any input on either would be greatly appreciated!! I've never been to Puerto Vallarta or Riviaria Maya, so I have no clue what the areas are like...

Thanks girls!!

hey there,

Iberostars in general are very FUN resorts...younger crowds and families...this resort i think is one of the nicer of the chain. it consistently gets really good reviews.

PV Dreams is also a great resort with great reviews...

you just need to figure which would work best for you...PV or RM?

[Jackie]

Ive not done much research on the Iberestor resorts but do know that any of the Dreams resorts are a good choice. Dreams PV,Tulum,Cancun,Cabo! Good luck and if there are any other resorts you have questions with feel free to ask.

[MagsieMexico]

Tammy, or anyone, do you know what the differences are between the 5 Iberostars in the Mayan Riviera? Is there a big difference, do you have to carefully consider which of the 5 you are talking about?

[Chicago80]

I have been looking at the IB also. For some unknown reason my FI is set on getting married there. I found some wedding info on several of the IB resorts at Iberostar Hotels and Resorts Message Board - Index. I have emailed the wedding coordinators at the Grand Hotel, Maya/Lindo and Beach. So far I have only gotten responses back from the Grand Hotel (they dont have wedding packages set up yet but will me when they do (doesnt help!!)) and, Irma the coordinator at the Lindo/Maya has been very quick and responsive so far. Here is the info that I recieved from her:

WEDDING INFORMATION 2007
IBEROSTAR PARAISO LINDO & PARAISO MAYA

“PARADISE” BLESSING PACKAGE
Religious Ceremony
Cost: US$ 1,650 (incl. tax & service charge)
Minister Fees
Wedding organization and personalization of our wedding coordinator
Decoration of the wedding venue
Bride’s bouquet
Groom’s boutonniere
Natural floral centerpiece for the head wedding table
Traditional white frosting Wedding Cake decorated with fresh flowers
Champagne toast after ceremony
CD Music for the ceremony
A bottle of sparkling wine in your room on your wedding day
Wedding dinner at one of our A La Carte Restaurants
Fruit basket and bottle of red wine on wedding couple arrival date
Two IBEROSTAR honeymooner T-shirts
Our “Blessing “package is from 2 up to 10 people.
When the group is larger that 10 people every extra person has a charge of US$ 18
(incl. tax and service charge) per person.
Children under the age of 12 years old are free of charge.
Important: The above prices are subject to change without notice.

“PARADISE” CIVIL PACKAGE
Civil / Legal Ceremony
Cost: US$ 1,950 (incl. tax & service charge)
Register fees / Civil Judge
Marriage License, Apostille Seal and legal fees
Wedding organization and personalization of our wedding coordinator
Decoration of the wedding venue
Bride’s bouquet
Groom’s boutonniere
Natural floral centerpiece for the head wedding table
Traditional white frosting Wedding Cake decorated with fresh flowers
Champagne toast after ceremony
CD Music for the ceremony
A bottle of sparkling wine in your room on your wedding day
Wedding dinner at one of our A La Carte Restaurants
Fruit basket and bottle of red wine on wedding couple arrival date
Two IBEROSTAR honeymooners T-shirts
Our wedding package is from 2 up to 10 people.
When the group is larger that 10 people every extra person has a charge of US$ 18
(incl. Tax and service charge) per person.
Children under the age of 12 years old are free of charge.
Important: The above prices are subject to change without notice.
[See the attached file] [See the attached file]

“DREAM PARADISE” BLESSING PACKAGE
Religious Ceremony *(NOT LEGAL)
Cost: US$ 2,250 (incl. tax & service charge)
Minister Fees
Wedding organization and personalization of our wedding coordinator
White Traditional or Mexican decoration of the wedding venue
Bride’s bouquet
Groom’s boutonniere
Natural floral centerpiece for the head wedding table
Arch decorated with natural white or tropical flowers
Traditional white frosting Wedding Cake decorated with fresh flowers
Champagne toast after ceremony
CD Music for the ceremony
Bottle of sparkling wine in your room on your wedding day
Wedding dinner at one of our A La Carte Restaurants
Fruit basket and bottle of red wine on wedding couple arrival date
Two IBEROSTAR Honeymooners T-shirts
Preferential location on the room in the category reserved (upon availability)
Free access once to our Hydrotherapy services in the Wet area at our luxury Spa for Bride & Groom
10% discount in all the Spa treatments for Bride & Groom
Special Spa Bridal Package (includes test hairstyle, hairstyling for ceremony, manicure & pedicure)
Two fine embroidered “Newly Weds” Bathrobes
Special Honeymooners decoration on wedding night
Our wedding package is from 2 up to 10 people.
When the group is larger that 10 people every extra person has a charge of US$ 18
(incl. tax and service charge) per person.
Children under the age of 12 years old are free of charge.
Important: The above prices are subject to change without notice.
[See the attached file] [See the attached file]

“DREAM PARADISE” CIVIL PACKAGE
Civil / Legal Ceremony
Cost: US$ 2,550 (incl. tax & service charge)
Register fees / Civil Judge *
Marriage License, Apostille Seal and legal fees
Wedding organization and personalization of our wedding coordinator
White Traditional or Mexican decoration of the wedding venue
Bride’s bouquet
Groom’s boutonnier
Natural floral centerpiece for the head wedding table
Arch decorated with natural white or tropical flowers
Traditional white frosting Wedding Cake decorated with fresh flowers
Champagne toast after ceremony
CD Music for the ceremony
Bottle of sparkling wine in your room on your wedding day
Wedding dinner at one of our A La Carte Restaurants
Fruit basket and bottle of red wine on wedding couple arrival date
Two IBEROSTAR Honeymooners T-shirts
Preferential location on the room in the category reserved (upon availability)
Free access once to our Hydrotherapy services in the Wet area at our luxury Spa for Bride & Groom
10% discount in all the Spa treatments for Bride & Groom
Special Spa Bridal Package (includes test hairstyle, hairstyling for ceremony, manicure & pedicure)
Two fine embroidered “Newly Weds” Bathrobes
Special Honeymooners decoration on wedding night
Our wedding package is from 2 up to 10 people.
When the group is larger that 10 people every extra person has a charge of US$ 18
(incl. tax and service charge) per person.
Children under the age of 12 years old are free of charge.
Important: The above prices are subject to change without notice.

requirements for a civil wedding PASSPORTS (BRIDE & GROOM MUST HAVE VALID PASSPORTS)
] TOURIST CARDS (it is given to every foreigner on the flight down to Mexico).
BIRTH CERTIFICATES translated into Spanish by an official translator attached with an “Apostille”. (An official translator can be found at the yellow pages of your city)
“Apostille” is a form of certification that it is required by the Mexican Authorities in order to make your papers legal here in Mexico.
 If you are American, please contact the Secretary of State where you were born. You should send your birth certificates to the Secretary of State and enclose a letter stating that you are getting married in Mexico and that you need an Apostille. They will then return you the documents back. For more information please contact the web page below: Secretaries of State - Corporate Information - All States
 If you are European, please contact the Foreign Affairs of your country.
 If you are Canadian, please contact the nearest Mexican Embassy or Consulate in order to legalize your Birth Certificate and translation. For more information please contact the web page below:
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The Judge usually keeps the birth certificates so we recommend you to bring certified copies rather than originals.
DIVORCE CERTIFICATE translated into Spanish (if Bride is divorced). “Apostille” is mandatory and needed.
WITNESSES You need four witnesses with their picture ID and their Tourist Card for your wedding. They need to be here at the latest four working day’s prior to the wedding. If you do not bring any witnesses, the hotel will provide them without any extra charge.
BLOOD TEST (to determine blood type, HIV, RH factor and Venereal deceases) – has to be made at the Hotel in Mexico, it costs: US$ 154.00 per couple (payable at the moment of the test directly to the Medical Center).
[Updated: September 2006]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE CIVIL CEREMONY
[See the attached file] The wedding couple and their witnesses must be in Mexico for at least 4 complete business days (Saturdays, Sundays & Public Mexican Holidays are not included) before the wedding, not counting the arrival date or the wedding date, to meet with the wedding coordinator and submit all the required documents and going over the wedding details.
The ceremony will not be performed unless all documents are in order
(No exception)
The marriage is legal ONLY in Mexico. If you want to make it legal in your country you have to pay US$ 50 extra in order to get the Apostille. You will receive this paper through courier mailing 2 - 3 months after the wedding.
Marriage License Apostille (for USA and British Citizens) – After the wedding you will receive your Marriage License and an original copy. In order to make this valid in your country, we need to get the apostille for the Marriage License as well. We take care of this procedure, but it is 50 USD payable in cash before the wedding day. The procedure takes 1-3 months as soon as we have it back you would receive it through courier mailing.
Marriage License Original Copies – every extra copy is 10 USD payable in cash, before the wedding day. This procedure takes around one month. As soon as we receive it we will mail it through courier mailing.
Don’t forget to bring with you for the first personal meeting the required paperwork (Passports, Birth Certificates with the official Spanish translation and the Apostille, Divorce Certificate with the official Spanish translation and the Apostille, such as the Tourist Card).
[Updated: September 2006]

BOOKING YOUR WEDDING
Due to the high amount of weddings that we have we kindly ask you to request the wedding date as soon as possible.
We have a policy of having only one wedding per day, as we believe it should be your special day. If you would like to reserve the date, we require a written confirmation prior arrival, always depending on date availability. We just need an email or fax with both of your names, arrival date, the requested wedding date and time, type of ceremony, hotel where bride & Groom will stay and approximate number of guests; please enclosed a copy of a credit card and photo ID (both sides) as a guaranty for us to save the date.
We do not require a deposit and we do not make any charges prior the wedding day, all the wedding charges will go into the room account which you can settle during your stay. The hotel accepts credit cards (Master card, Visa & American Express – In Mexico we do not take Discovery CC), travelers checks and cash.
Here at the Hotel Iberostar Paraiso Lindo & Paraiso Maya, we understand that all couples have their own ideas of how they want their special day to be, we try to be as flexible as possible so please feel free to forward them to us (restrictions apply)
Between now and when you walk down the aisle, you will have lots of questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Wedding Coordinator Mrs. Irma Santiago or our Wedding Assistant Ms. Vegonia García by email or fax so that we can answer any individual questions. No question is too small or too big, please let us help you as much as possible. We are here to take out the stress of planning a wedding in a different country.
Our email address is weddings.lindo.maya@iberostar.com.mx
Our fax number is 011-52-984-8772849 from the States and Canada
00-52-984-8772849 from European countries
Our phone number is 011-52-984-8772800 ext 8348 from the States and Canada
0052-984-8772800 ext 8348 from European countries
Our Address is: IBEROSTAR PARAISO LINDO & PARAISO MAYA
Ctra. Chetumal-Cancún Km. 309
77710 Playa Paraíso, Quintana Roo, México
[Updated: September 2006]

OPTIONAL SERVICES (NOT INCLUDED)
[See the attached file] Photography / Video*
Package of 40 photos (15cm x 21cm) US$ 240
Package of 60 photos (15 cm x 21 cm) US$ 360
Each extra photo US$ 6
DVD (Edited approximately 40 min) US$295
* For more information please contact the Photoshop directly to the web site or e-mail below
Foto Caribbean - Riviera Maya
photocaribbean@prodigy.net.mx
Outside Photographers are NOT allowed ***
Flower
Bridesmaids bouquet US$ 15
Buttonhole US$ 5
Corsage US$ 10
Flowers for hair US$ 5
Flower petals US$ 10
Small centerpiece US$ 10
Standard centerpiece US$ 15
Extra flowers for arch US$ 50
Flower Arrangement for Aisle US$ 25
Live Music (to be paid in cash to the wedding coordinator prior the wedding date)
Mariachis (45 minutes) US$ 350
Mexican Trio (45 minutes) US$ 350
Violinist (45 minutes) US$ 350
Marimba (45 minutes) US$ 300
(More musicians available upon request)
Spa Treatments (our luxury Spa offers an entire world of sensations just for you)
Brides hairstyle US$ 79
Manicure US$ 68
Pedicure US$ 79
Relaxing Massage – 50 minute US$ 86
Relaxing Massage – 30 minutes US$ 55
Discover at our Spa Shop the new Sensual Honeymooners Collection
*** In case you are interested in having an external photographer or videographer, a fee of US$ 300 must be paid to the Photoshop directly before the wedding day
Important: The above prices are subject to change without notice.
[Updated: September 2006]

SPECIAL EVENTS (NOT INCLUDED)
Cocktail Party (price per person per hour)
Ö Aqua bar Las Olas * groups larger than 20 people
Ö Shopping Center Square * groups larger than 40 people
Ö Includes international open bar US$ 6 P/P P/H
Ö Includes international open bar & appetizers US$ 12 P/P P/H
Los Vitrales room Rental (from 8:30 pm until 10:30 pm or from 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm))
Ö Groups composed up to 20 people
 Los Vitrales room renting US$ 50
 DJ(to be paid in cash) US$ 100
 Only international open bar US$ 6 pp/ph
 International bar and canapés US$ 12 pp/ph
Ö Groups composed for more than 20 people
 DJ(to be paid in cash) US$ 100
 Only international open bar US$ 6 pp/ph
 International bar and canapés US$ 12 pp/ph

Galaxy Disco Rental (from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM) For groups composed by 40 people or more

Open bar included for 40 people (subject to availability) US$ 500
DJ (to be paid in cash) US$ 100
Every extra person US$ 12

Day Pass & Night Pass Prices
Ö IBEROSTAR Paraiso Lindo & Paraiso Maya
Day Pass for Iberostar Guests (Mar & Beach) US$ 50
Night Pass for Non-Iberostar Guests (from 6:00 pm until 11:00 pm) US$ 75
Day Pass for Non- Iberostar Guests US$ 100
Important: The above prices are subject to change without notice.
Exchange Rate: 1 USD is approximately 10 Mexican Pesos.
[Updated: September 2006]
Irma Santiago
Wedding Deparment.
Hotel Iberostar Lindo & Maya
(01152) 984 8772800 ext. 8348


This ceremony is performed by a Non-denominational Minister in English, it is not legal neither here nor in your country, it is just a religious ceremony. [Updated: September 2006]

The Judge does not perform weddings on Sundays, Public Mexican Holidays, Eastern, November 1st and 2nd (All Saint’s day), December 24th and 25th and New Years (31st and 1st) [Updated: September 2006]

This ceremony is perform by a Non-denominational Minister in English, it is not legal neither here nor in your country, it’s just a religious ceremony. [Updated: September 2006]

The Judge does not perform weddings on Sundays, Public Mexican Holidays, Eastern, November 1st and 2nd (All Saint’s day), December 24th and 25th and New Years (31st and 1st) [Updated: September 2006]


Hope This Helps!