TammyWright

if you look in this travel forum or do a search you will see that this topic has been discussed pretty thoroughly with the pros and cons...

Quote: Originally Posted by *Heather* Hey Tammy - I might be able to help you. My MOH used to be a manager at Pottery Barn and I think she might still know some people there. It's in Canada though so would that be a problem? i am not sure...i was gonna have to order the stuff online or catalog...

i know...they are so annoying...if you report the post it is easy to ban them

hi gals...i usually google coupons but was looking for an employee dicount of 40% or so. i'd even do a trade for 2 nights at dreams cabo ($700-800 value) Quote: Originally Posted by JoLo908 Hey Tammy, I had posted before a good way to get disounts... if you are ordering from the internet, a lot of times you can get promo codes... go to google and type in "promotion code" or coupon code/ pottery barn" and things should come up... try them... I am going to check it out right now and see if it works...yup it does! try to find the best ones, or ones that work, make a list... this works for manyyy stores... I have saved a lot of money doing this! Let me know how it goes! Quote: Originally Posted by STACEY A web site that I love is retail me not. I always check it before buying on line. Coupon codes and discounts for 20,000 online stores! RetailMeNot.com

Quote: Originally Posted by RosieM I agree it was not right what she did. I don't mean to give an opposite opinion but won't this also punish brides? Could you possibly leave the info but place something in each post about that she did? That way you could help brides and still let everyone know what she did? she does not get to benefit for breaking the rules of the forum. she does not deserve to get higher search rankings, etc.

ok, i'm on it...so weird that it started working for some.

information about dreams tuluim closure here: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t29989

if you are looking for information on dreams tulum being closed go here: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t29989

hayley, what information are you looking for? honestly between this forum and an outside wedding coordinator you should be able to get most of your questions answered. also with food tastings, did you set up an appointment and a menu? i have never heard of them just forgetting? also, if you have an outside WC why isnt she helping with this? confirming, etc.

the truth of the matter is that she did create fake accounts and pretend to be a bride. that goes against the rules and is so wrong...it pretty much negates any few positive experiences others may have had. because of her behavior ALL posts about her will be deleted. she will NOT be allowed to advertise or benefit from this forum unless she emails me with an explanation AND an apology on why she did what she did.

yay!! i can't wait to see...especially since you look like a pretty little doll in your pics!! i lvoe juan's work too and am glad you are happy with your pics!

Hi Jillian, if you have 30-35 rooms i would def. consider a room block, even if it is just for say 20-25 rooms. room blocks are great because it guarantees that you are allotted x-amount of rooms and they are held for you at a group rate...if you are really on top of it (like ann and paul) you may get away with not having to do a group block BUT you do risk the chance of the resort booking up (and june is a very popular time to go to RM). with most group blocks, your dates are very flexible when your guests can stay and groups get VIP treatment as well as priorities in case the resort oversells and people have to be moved to other locations. i would use a TA than negotiate with the resort directly..TA's can usually match or beat the rate given by the resort and then you can also use the TA for other services (air tickets, transfers, activities). also, if you have an issue with the resort the TA will be your advocate. i myself do not work with iberostar but TA jennifer does...

Hi Sol, thanks for the update...i think it will be resolved in the next few days as well...this forum has been buzzing like a hornets next since the breaking of the news.

ok, this has been discussed at length in other posts so i will be brief. there are pros and cons to doing a group block: pros: the rooms are blocked off for your guests. this is important if you book at a resort that is very popular. i have a wedding that did not do a group block and only about 1/2 the guests were able to secure rooms. the rooms at blocked at a set rate. your guests can make payments instead of paying in full at once there are usually perks associated with a group block: free site visit, upgrades, free events, VIP status. cons: you need to put $$ deposit upfront to secure the rooms. there are penalties if you do not book x-amount of rooms out of all the groups i have done (and i have done alot) i have only had 1 bride/groom penalized for not fullfilling the group cpntract terms. this was 100% their fault as they chose to hold the unused rooms they had until the end instead of releasing them (their friends and family promised that they would book but ended up not booking). even though this was their fault, i was able to get the resort to waive the penalty. i have not had a group yet :knock on wood: pay a big penalty like the one you posted above.

hmm...the mood thing works for me...let me work on that. what the frick is going on....? its like today

ok ladies...i promise that i will post updates as i get them. brooke and trish...i did tell the resort you guys are a package deal so i am sure if you have to get moved it will be together as one big group. the lady i work with is actually really close friends with one of the higher-ups at dreams tulum so they have been keeping us updated and i hope to have some sort of answer tomorrow or wednesday at the latest...

ok ladies...i think i fixed it...it was of course one small little thing...let me know if it works.

trish and brooke...i have been in contact with the resort as well as the supplier for you guys...they are keeping me on top of the situation and we are working on a back up plan just in case...

Quote: Originally Posted by LALA Probably bc you used to win too much. yeah, ann and sarah aren't allowed to play the lottery...i shut them down...bwahahahaha ok...hmmm...baffled by this pm issue....

ok, i can read and respond to pms. the little icon is gone for new messages but if you use the link to the left, i can compose new pms... if you can tell me exactly what you see (screenshots help)...i can try to figure put the prob.

i haven't tried to send pms...let me see

Quote: Originally Posted by Maura As of now, Dreams Tulum is closed, and does not have a scheduled reopening date. So far what I am reading in the spanish newspapers, DT had numerous violations and serious ones at that. Hang tight, we will get you some info ASAP. In the meantime we recommend that you contact your TA immediately. this is what i received...sounds like it is more the government is just checking to make sure the proper permits are in order. they have not relocated any guests that already checked into the resort: Quote: As indicated earlier today, the federal authorities have entered Dreams Tulum questioning the permits and authorizations for the resort. While the authorities are reviewing our permits and while we are seeking a "parole" in order to continue full operation, we are taking the precaution of relocating all arrivals until Monday, October 6th. Guests that were already checked into the resort prior to Friday evening are in Dreams Tulum and services have not been disrupted. We are still uncertain how long it will take for the authorities to review our permits and/or for us to obtain the parole so this action is necessary in order to ensure guests will have an uninterrupted holiday experience with all the services and facilities they expect. Until we are sure that the guests will have access to the entire resort and facilities, we feel this is the best course of action to insure the guests stay is comfortable. We will continue to relocate the guests to Dreams Cancun and Secrets Silversands and the resort sales team will be in touch to discuss this further in detail. Please rest assured that we will do everything possible to resolve this situation as expeditiously as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

this is what the resort has sent...they think it will be resolved very quickly as the guests at the resort are allowed to stay and have full use of facility. Quote: As indicated earlier today, the federal authorities have entered Dreams Tulum questioning the permits and authorizations for the resort. While the authorities are reviewing our permits and while we are seeking a "parole" in order to continue full operation, we are taking the precaution of relocating all arrivals until Monday, October 6th. Guests that were already checked into the resort prior to Friday evening are in Dreams Tulum and services have not been disrupted. We are still uncertain how long it will take for the authorities to review our permits and/or for us to obtain the parole so this action is necessary in order to ensure guests will have an uninterrupted holiday experience with all the services and facilities they expect. Until we are sure that the guests will have access to the entire resort and facilities, we feel this is the best course of action to insure the guests stay is comfortable. We will continue to relocate the guests to Dreams Cancun and Secrets Silversands and the resort sales team will be in touch to discuss this further in detail. Please rest assured that we will do everything possible to resolve this situation as expeditiously as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

does anyone have access to a Crate and Barrel, CB2 and/or Pottery Barn employee discount or some other discount? i need to get a bunch of new furniture...any help would be greatly appreciated...pm me if you have an employee discount.

bump..i added new pics of the underlit tables