Deadly swine flu virus in Mexico

[JaimeLynne]

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Originally Posted by tylersgirl I am so mad right now!!! I am upset/furious! First of all I found out that about 8 people had backed out of my RM wedding in 3 months because of the swine or whatever its called flu (we don't have that many going as is). Three months away!!!! Not only that, one of the guests is my only brother and his bitch of a wife that I can't stand. I really want my brother and cousin to be there and all of the ones that canceled said that if I move it somewhere else that is safe from the swine flu, they will come. Soooo after crying, constantly staying on the computer searching, FI and I decided to change our wedding to Jamaica. While I was on the phone with my TA this morning telling her about our possible switch and getting rates I said don't worry about my best friend and her husband-that I will talk to them about everything today and let them know about the switch myself instead of letting the TA call them. Well, the TA then informed me that my friend and her husband have called and talked to her, but NEVER BOOKED. Not even $1. These are friends that have LIED to us. They said that they booked months ago and I never checked up on it because I believed them. They called Tyler and I the day they "booked" and said that they were soooo excited and they had just dropped off the money and fully paid. They lied to us. I am so sad. I was wondering why my friend hadn't called me freaked out yet (she is a panic type person)-it is because they never booked. I am speechless. Okay getting back to my brother and wife and close cousin and her husband....they said that they would go ANYWHERE-but just not Mexico. I spent all that time and energy and tears and decided on Jamaica and my mom called and told them the good news and my SIL said that they are NOT GOING AT ALL. That Jamaica is "dirty" and "she has never heard anything good about it" -her words not mine. I am beyond pissed. She told my mom that if we move it to Florida that they will go (they aren't from Florida, i guess that is just where she picked for me to have my own wedding). WTF!!! She also stupidly said that Jamaica "will be hit by a hurricane along with Cuba" WTF? Where does she think Florida is? Does she think its immune from hurricanes! Whoever gave her two degrees is retarded. So them. I don't even care anymore. My wonderful parents, sister, and Tyler's wonderful parents and brother are going to Jamaica in all our glory!! I don't care who is there! Screw the liars and negative Nancy's! Thanks for listening. My eyes are red from tears and it feels so good to vent to y'all.

I'm REALLY sorry about that!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by bumbles A friend said that she'll be in Mexico "rain or swine"

lol!

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Originally Posted by MikenAZ Thanks Jamie (or Martin) ... I apprecaite the words of support and the advice. I am also wondering if they'll require a vaccination by the time we go (Departing 5/23). If they do, that will alleviate any concerns that I might have from a health risk perspective. Thanks again! Hope you have a wonderful wedding!

There is no vaccine for this type of flu - DO NOT take a "regular flu vaccine"! As someone posted earlier it lowers your immune system for like the first 3 weeks or something... do more research on it. That is my advice! Good luck!

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Originally Posted by Outdoor_girl1010 I am sorry all of you Ladys are having to deal with this, but it must be pretty bad becuase they are even closing school here in TX. And I'm in Houston which is about 8 hour from Mexico.

Richardson schools were closed as of either Monday or yesterday I believe - for the week, I think?

FI goes to school in Dallas near the airport and they said anyone showing symptoms is relieved from school - I said he should say he has it and just take a vacay! But they have to have proof, so.... darnit!

[Virg]

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Originally Posted by sgbrown Hi girls, I just wanted to provide you all with an update. We were supposed to leave this Saturday for our wedding at Dreams Tulum in the Mayan Riviera. We've managed to reschedule our wedding! Our new resort is the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites in Montego Bay, Jamaica. I have a mere two weeks to plan my new wedding before leaving for my 'honeymoon' on May 11th (yes, BEFORE my wedding!) We're back in Canada for 2 days, then off to Jamaica on May 30th. Our new wedding day is June 2nd. So far, 36 of our 55 guests have re-booked so that feels really good. Everyone has been really supportive. Now I need to see whether there is an Iberostar Rose Hall Suites thread... haha. Thanks for all your well wishes. It's been a tough week but I'm starting to feel better today.

That is awesome news!! If you need any help on the home front, let me know. I can defeintly kick some ass and take some names on the plannning front while you are on your pre-wedding-moon. Us Ottawa gals stick together!

[drtracy]

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Originally Posted by soccergurl3 It's almost for sure now that my wedding is going to get cancelled even if it is in July...Guess I have to look into Cuba now! Happy thought to everyone!

You might be able to use the MP in the Dominican Republic if that would save you any money. I think you are way too far out to even be worrying about it but it's just a thought.

I'm with you "mean girls." We've just had some suspected cases reported in our county, which means someone has the sniffles. Seriously, I may be the only person that isn't stressed about the level going up, I figure that if they say it's global they won't bother to restrict travel b/c what's the point?

The waiting is killing me and I'm so sorry for all of you that have been cancelled. Good luck!

[SoNluv]

OMG Ladies! I am trying to hard to stay positive, but with the CONSTANT news coverage, my guests are calling me nonstop....help! My wedding is May 24, 2009 at the Sheraton and I don't know what to do! Is anyone else stressed out about this? Good grief this is crazy!

[Jacilynda]

Always search the forum before posting a new thread we have been discussing this extensively

 

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t41426

[angruck]

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Originally Posted by tylersgirl I am so mad right now!!! I am upset/furious! First of all I found out that about 8 people had backed out of my RM wedding in 3 months because of the swine or whatever its called flu (we don't have that many going as is). Three months away!!!! Not only that, one of the guests is my only brother and his bitch of a wife that I can't stand. I really want my brother and cousin to be there and all of the ones that canceled said that if I move it somewhere else that is safe from the swine flu, they will come. Soooo after crying, constantly staying on the computer searching, FI and I decided to change our wedding to Jamaica. While I was on the phone with my TA this morning telling her about our possible switch and getting rates I said don't worry about my best friend and her husband-that I will talk to them about everything today and let them know about the switch myself instead of letting the TA call them. Well, the TA then informed me that my friend and her husband have called and talked to her, but NEVER BOOKED. Not even $1. These are friends that have LIED to us. They said that they booked months ago and I never checked up on it because I believed them. They called Tyler and I the day they "booked" and said that they were soooo excited and they had just dropped off the money and fully paid. They lied to us. I am so sad. I was wondering why my friend hadn't called me freaked out yet (she is a panic type person)-it is because they never booked. I am speechless. Okay getting back to my brother and wife and close cousin and her husband....they said that they would go ANYWHERE-but just not Mexico. I spent all that time and energy and tears and decided on Jamaica and my mom called and told them the good news and my SIL said that they are NOT GOING AT ALL. That Jamaica is "dirty" and "she has never heard anything good about it" -her words not mine. I am beyond pissed. She told my mom that if we move it to Florida that they will go (they aren't from Florida, i guess that is just where she picked for me to have my own wedding). WTF!!! She also stupidly said that Jamaica "will be hit by a hurricane along with Cuba" WTF? Where does she think Florida is? Does she think its immune from hurricanes! Whoever gave her two degrees is retarded. So them. I don't even care anymore. My wonderful parents, sister, and Tyler's wonderful parents and brother are going to Jamaica in all our glory!! I don't care who is there! Screw the liars and negative Nancy's! Thanks for listening. My eyes are red from tears and it feels so good to vent to y'all.

I am going to echo everyone else...you see people in a different light with DW...shocking actually! I say worry about your familys and you. Forgot the naysayers---they would have found anything to complain about. I think we have all had to deal with people who we thought would be 100% behind us and then did a 180. Keep your head up! Karma always bites back!

[TammyB]

I know you are probably stressed and it's totally understandable, but what you have to remember is that the resorts are usually pretty safe. If your really concerned you can wear a mask at the airport until you reach the resort. Have you tried to contact your WC, photographer or hotel to see if they are worried at it there, and what they are doing to prevent problems?

 

IMO, if I were in your shoes, I'd still go and get married there. :-) Just accept that some of the family may not want to go, but it's your and your FI's day, the Sheraton is a beautiful resort, and the grounds are very spread out. I think the media is blowing things way out of control, as they do with everything. You just need to know what to do to be safe, take those steps and enjoy your wedding/honeymoon

[BN Fotografia]

FYI: A client just emailed be the following re: Cruise Lines Cancel Mexico Port Calls.

[Kara&Ryan]

Our travel company canceled and WILL NOT refund our money. SO no wedding, and no other choices.

[soccergurl3]

Kara and Ryan are the not giving you any options to switch the destinationThey can't just take your money like that. That happened to a guy in Calgary and he went to the media about it and stirred the pot and finally got his money back...you should do the same that is BS!!!