Bahia Principe

[DressedInWhite]

Hi Everyone!

This is my first time posting so forgive my long winding letter below.

 

My question is in regards to Bahia Principe Resorts in the Dominican. I am looking at having my destination wedding near the middle of feburary 2010, but I am SO LOST on what resort to pick.

 

I like the Bahia Principe's because they seem to offer reseasonable wedding packages for a larger group. One of the most important things for me is a private recepion dinner, and the 2010 wedding package at Gran Bahia Principe El Portillo, Samana , is free for up to 16 people and only $25 dollars extra per person. We are looking at having probably close to 40 people or more.

 

I am also interested in the Gran Bahia Principe Samana, however it doesn't appear that they are even doing weddings... Does any one know if they are?

 

I was just wondering if anyone had been to either of these hotels, or has had a wedding at a Bahia Principe and their general impression of the staff, resort etc. Or, if you think that I should avoid these resorts altogether, could you recommend something comparable in price.

 

I also don't want to ask our guest to spend alot of money. Us and our guests are somewhat young and we are hoping to do the cost of the trip at under $1600 per person with taxes in.

 

Sorry I know this is alot of information, but anything you can advise would be great!

THANKS IN ADVANCE EVERYONE!!

[DressedInWhite]

I have seen some reviews on here for Gran Bahia Principe in Punta Cana, but I am wondering specifically about those in the Samana area as I hear they have great snorkelling.