Affordable Resort for Guests???

[GreekFood]

When I was looking for a resort, we started by looking at Apple Vacations, then checking reviews on Trip Advisor. From there, we cross-referenced Expedia and other travel sites. My guests are paying about $1300-1400 for a week at the Iberostar Dominica. Apple's price was $1650+ including insurance!

[Eva1love]

Hi Ladies!

 

I'm in the same boat... I want a resort that's affordable to all my guests - and one that will allow me to have a beautiful wedding as well.

I am a 2013 bride and I felt that starting my research now will allow my guests to start saving etc...BUT it's close to impossible for resorts to give us prices for 2013... every price they give us is tentative... not to mention SUPER high... for example Barcelo Bavaro Palace is quoting me $633 for 3 days based on double occupancy... $1023 for 3 days on singles... and this is land only - by the time they book air it's well over $1200.

DLR gave us the best prices so far at $132 p/night based on a 3 night min. and children would pay $55 p/night. Only problem here is that flights to La Romana are not as frequent as those anywhere else in the Dominican Republic - and flying into another airport only means having to arrange approximately 2hr transportaion to all the guests - many of whom will travel with children - and I can't imagine 3+ hours of air travel plus another 2 hours by car... So DLR is no longer my 1st choice...

I'm sure most of my guests will want to make this a vacation too so they will plan on staying more than 3 nights.

I will gladly post any additional pricing I receive from any other resorts - I hope you guys all do the same

 

Good Luck!

xoxo

 

[kymish]

Just like everyone else i to am looking for affordable resort to hold my wedding.. I dont have many guests many 8 to 10 MAX...were all hoping to go for 7 to 10 days... i am just starting my wedding search so if anyone has any information to pass along to me that would help i would really apperciate it... congrats to all the brides !!

[Skygirl]

check ocean blue and Now Larimar

[kymish]

thanks so much i will look into those !!

Originally Posted by Skygirl 

check ocean blue and Now Larimar

 

[lilies]

Would you be able to give an update on how your wedding was? I was thinking of having my wedding at the same location in January 2013 but was concerned about some of the reviews.