Riu Package Extras

[toriw83]

Thanks to both of you that's really helpful! I've spoken to a couple travel agents I didn't particularly like because they were clearly pushing me toward resorts they had partnerships with, rather than the resorts I liked. But I definitely need someone to handle the guest travel.

[sbodnar4]

Big news ladies...

 

The resort finally contacted our travel agent and said our date was confirmed!!!!!

 

I am so excited!!!

 

though a little worried cause I thought the prices would be a little more reasonable... wasnt aware that we would be paying for ALOT of extras!!!!

 

Anyways we will make it work!

[AmorDeMiVida]

@@sbodnar4

Yay!  It's a great feeling getting that confirmation from them.  I know how you feel about all the extras.  They must have given me an older extra list which stated that open bar is included with the private menu per person fee. 

 

I guess now its an additional $20 per person for the international open bar.  That just means budgeting more wisely... 

 

Which TA are you using?

[sbodnar4]

Ya thats the frusterating thing is the bar... we are going to an all inclusive resort and have to pay for a bar... i dont really understand that...

 

We are using a lady named Nicola from Maritime Travel in St. Albert, Alberta. She has been amazing and has got us such good quotes for our guests!

[calgarybride2015]

Ya thats the frusterating thing is the bar... we are going to an all inclusive resort and have to pay for a bar... i dont really understand that...

 

We are using a lady named Nicola from Maritime Travel in St. Albert, Alberta. She has been amazing and has got us such good quotes for our guests!

Congrats fellow Albertan!

 

 

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[samFEB2016]

I am also confused about the bar fee! I read some older posts that said there is a bar very close to the receptions area (if you choose Baja Norte area, which seems most popular). And that they had their guests go to that bar. They gave them a nice tip to make sure they gave attention to their guests quickly. Anyone else hear about this?

[AmorDeMiVida]

I am also confused about the bar fee! I read some older posts that said there is a bar very close to the receptions area (if you choose Baja Norte area, which seems most popular). And that they had their guests go to that bar. They gave them a nice tip to make sure they gave attention to their guests quickly. Anyone else hear about this?

 

I have also read this on other threads which has convinced me to skip the open bar.

 

Since our ceremony is at 4:00 PM there is some time until our reception at 7:00 PM.  While we take pictures, our guests will have time to freshen up before dinner, relax, drink at the lobby bar if they wish or take advantage of their liquor dispensers in their rooms.  I'm not sure if getting the open bar is worth it because not everyone in our party will take advantage of it. 

 

@@samFEB2016

Are you considering the Riu Palace or have you set a date?

[samFEB2016]

@@AmorDeMiVida Good idea! Yes we set Feb 20th 2016 at the Riu Palace. So exciting!! What about you??

[sbodnar4]

@@AmorDeMiVida Good idea! Yes we set Feb 20th 2016 at the Riu Palace. So exciting!! What about you??

 

This is so exciting!!! Have you ever been to the resort? We havnt but i think we are going to take a mini vacation in the summer to go see. My fiances uncle has a condo in Cabo so it will make it an affordable trip

 

   

[Wafflesmom]

@@samFEB2016 and @@sbodnar4 I was a bridesmaid for a 2010 destination wedding at Riu Palace in Cabo and you've both chosen a great resort. The rooms were clean as were the pools. It was very relaxing and service was wonderful. My friend opted against having a bar and honestly, I didn't even notice. The bars are close by and we'd just grab drinks after going to the washroom. I do remember some of the servers getting us drinks for us (tipping generously may have helped )