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[Lyssa]

Hey

I am in Toronto and am trying to plan a DW. My guests budgets are under 1000. Any reccomendations for all inclusive places? I am thinking Ciba or Mexico?

[PuntaBride]

Originally Posted by Lyssa 

 

Hey

I am in Toronto and am trying to plan a DW. My guests budgets are under 1000. Any reccomendations for all inclusive places? I am thinking Ciba or Mexico?

 

You are probably looking for a 4 star resort.  Try the RIU resort chain.  They have 3-5+ star resorts.  I've stayed at a bunch of their 5 star and always had a great time.  Some of their properties have more than one hotel on site so guests can stay at whichever one suits their budget if you prefer to go to a more expensive one!  Good luck!

[McLecker]

Originally Posted by Lyssa 

 

Hey

I am in Toronto and am trying to plan a DW. My guests budgets are under 1000. Any reccomendations for all inclusive places? I am thinking Ciba or Mexico?

Hmm that's a tough one. I had trouble finding anything in that range. You'll want off season for sure and east coast. DR?

[Donna Hewitt]

I'd say Dominican or Cuba... But, its gonna be tough - I'd get a few travel agents working on it and see what they can find!  We wanted to go cheaply, and we are going to Dominican for $1400.  Good luck!

[PuntaBride]

Originally Posted by Lyssa 

 

Hey

I am in Toronto and am trying to plan a DW. My guests budgets are under 1000. Any reccomendations for all inclusive places? I am thinking Ciba or Mexico?

 

Hi Lyssa,

 

I forgot to mention this, I went to Marlin Travel (usually found in Walmart).  They had a wedding specialist that I got connected with.  When you get a group rate it is for 10 or more guests.  Anyone who books this rate is guaranteed a one time price adjustment if the price goes up until 60 days before departure, which is a great bonus because they usually do go down $50-$200 dollars.  Another awesome thing about Marlin is that you can use Airmiles.  You can cash in 950 points for $100 dollars off your trip.  So there are a few ways to bring the cost down.  I had two different locations (Orangeville and Oakville) get group pricing for me for 4 different resorts and then picked the best one.  So we are going to Majestic Elegance May 5th-12th for $1380, which is amazing for this resort!  If you need any contacts the lady I am working with is amazing! So let me know

[Katryne]

To add to your choices, Air Canada has something along the same lines as Marlin Travel.  Only thing is you don't get to work with a travel agent, only the group person.  They have thins promotion going on.  http://www.aircanadavacations.com/media/PDF/6646_Groups%20Terms%20&%20Conditions_EN_HR.pdf

 

I know the Bahia Principe Coba in Mexico is less than 1300$ and it's not the cheapest resort so there might be something along those lines for you.  

 

And defintely book off season, thats the biggest price changer I find.

 

Good luck!

[bride6262]

Originally Posted by PuntaBride 

 

 

Hi Lyssa,

 

I forgot to mention this, I went to Marlin Travel (usually found in Walmart).  They had a wedding specialist that I got connected with.  When you get a group rate it is for 10 or more guests.  Anyone who books this rate is guaranteed a one time price adjustment if the price goes up until 60 days before departure, which is a great bonus because they usually do go down $50-$200 dollars.  Another awesome thing about Marlin is that you can use Airmiles.  You can cash in 950 points for $100 dollars off your trip.  So there are a few ways to bring the cost down.  I had two different locations (Orangeville and Oakville) get group pricing for me for 4 different resorts and then picked the best one.  So we are going to Majestic Elegance May 5th-12th for $1380, which is amazing for this resort!  If you need any contacts the lady I am working with is amazing! So let me know

 

BEWARE MARLIN TRAVEL!!!!

 

i went with marlin travel and they push the one time price drop.... needless to say we had to fight alot with them to actually get it!!!!!! we were basically told no one ever gets it cause of all the fine print!! so dont bank on that!

[PuntaBride]

Originally Posted by Krysta lee ann 

 

 

BEWARE MARLIN TRAVEL!!!!

 

i went with marlin travel and they push the one time price drop.... needless to say we had to fight alot with them to actually get it!!!!!! we were basically told no one ever gets it cause of all the fine print!! so dont bank on that!

 

OH MY GOODNESS!! Are you kidding me????  So basically the price went down and you told them you wanted to take the price drop and they gave you a hard time?  I would love to know more about this!

[Carolina14]

Hey ladies! congrats on all you future brides...Im from Montreal and my destination is Punta Cana(where we met) so were both very excited, my date is April 13, 2013 at the Gran Bahia Principe Punta cana, VERY EXCITED LOTS TO PLAN! booked everything, now just the little details, actually still big details, but i got 8 months!

[soonCB]

I would also like to know more about this? Is it Marlin Travel that  guarantees the price drop? We booked our vacation with Sunquest and were told they have a similar price drop guarantee. Has anyone else had any difficulties with this?

Originally Posted by Krysta lee ann 

 

BEWARE MARLIN TRAVEL!!!!

 

i went with marlin travel and they push the one time price drop.... needless to say we had to fight alot with them to actually get it!!!!!! we were basically told no one ever gets it cause of all the fine print!! so dont bank on that!