Christina & Dylan are getting married in Riviera Maya!

They're very excited to have you join them for their wedding celebration in beautiful Riviera Maya, Mexico. Their ceremony will take place on October 20, 2024, and they would love for you to spend a well-deserved week with them at beautiful El Dorado & El Dorado Casitas Royale Resort & Spa.

Check out more information below, and when you're ready to book, click the "Book Now" link at the bottom of this group page.

If you have any questions before booking, you're welcome to reach out to me - I'm here to help!

Thanks,

Rachel

p.s. Whether you stay in the Casita Enclave or at El Dorado Royale, you have access to all dining options and bars (with the exception of the Casita Enclave swim-up bars, those are reserved for guests staying in the Casita Suites).

Reservation Dates

• Arrive October 18, 2024: Check-in is at 3pm
• Ceremony Date: October 20, 2024
• Depart October 23, 2024: Checkout is at 11am
• There is a 3-night minimum for this room block but you have the option to arrive earlier and stay longer. You can select your dates when filling out the reservation form.

The room categories listed on this page were selected by Marissa & Ethan for their contracted room block. There are only a certain number of rooms held, and rooms are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Trip Deposit & Payment Schedule

• A $200.00 non-refundable deposit is all you need to secure your reservation.
• April 10, 2024 at 12pm Central Standard Time is the deadline to pay the 30% deposit and secure your room. Any reservations requested after that date have to be requested with the resort. Room availability and contracted rates are not guaranteed.
• Full payment for your trip is due no later than June 9, 2024 at 12pm Central Standard Time. The resort reserves the right to cancel your reservation if payment is not made by this date.
• Payments towards your balance can be made monthly. Hidden Gem Travel sends out monthly statements the 9th of each month after you have approved your trip, where you can optionally apply a payment.
• You are responsible for your own flights, but we still need your flight info no later than August 19, 2024 in order to provide to the transfer company. We will send you an email with a flight collector form August 4, 2024.
• You will fly into Cancun International Airport (CUN). This is where the transportation company will pick you up.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Since the resort is not located in the United States, the hotel is not required to comply with the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The hotel has two rooms that are accessible, the Premium Deluxe Tropical View and the Preferred Club Plunge Pool.

The public areas and restaurants at the hotel are wheelchair-accessible, just nor wheelchair friendly. If you need to rent a scooter, wheelchair or oxygen tank, you can do so through Playa Mobility. Click here for their website.

Although we are arranging transfers, we've found most transportation companies are not handicap friendly. Past clients have been happy with Happy Shuttle. If you need accessible transportation services, click on their website here.

Additional Nights

If you would like to arrive earlier than October 18 or stay later than October 23, please let us know when you fill out the reservation request form. We just need the resort to confirm availability.

Adding Nights/Guests Once You Arrive

As soon as the first person from this group arrives to the resort, we are not allowed to add any additional nights. We cannot add additional guests within 30 days of travel. You will have to go to the front desk and request the additional nights or guests. The resort will not honor the contracted rates, and you will pay whatever the current rate is at the time of the request.

Included in Your Price: Unlimited Food & Beverage, Room Taxes, All listed amenities.

Excluded in Your Price: Airfare is not included in your price. You are responsible for your own airfare. Trip Protection (see below).

Now that you've seen the room categories Christina & Dylan have chosen for their wedding room block, I'm sure you're wondering, "What about the price?"

We've got you covered! We secured discounted rates that are guaranteed for your stay! Available Dates of stay are October 18-23, 2024. Additional nights can be added upon request. The Casita Suites & Beachfront Casita Suites are in their own private enclave, so anyone staying at El Dorado Casitas will be sharing a private swim-up bar.

Room rates in Christina & Dylan's room block are as follows:

El Dorado Casitas Royale

El Dorado Royale

Rates are based on two adults staying in each room category. Nightly rates vary for single guests and rooms with 3 adults, so please reach out if you need those rates.

There is a 3-night minimum stay for all guests to secure the guaranteed room block pricing.

Travel Insurance Information

**If you have any questions about the travel insurance please call Travel Insured at 1-800-243-3174. We (Hidden Gem Travel) are not a licensed insurance company and cannot legally answer any insurance-related questions.**

Not purchasing travel protection could result in the loss of you travel money and/or require more money to correct the situation. Without protection, there is no way to recoup any costs, losses or expenses incurred and the price of Travel Protection is NOT included in the price of room selections and is non-refundable once purchased.

Having travel protection is definitely important and we recommend it for everyone. However, the choice to have travel protection is solely up to you, and you are welcome to purchase through any company you like.

Click here to purchase travel insurance.

When you click the link, you will need to answer a few questions about your trip, and you'll be redirected to a page with their policy plans and pricing.

The website offers plans like the "Worldwide Trip Protector" plan with optional add-ons like CFAR (Cancel for Any Reason), Optional Bed Rest to cover any quarantine expenses, more. Travel Insured is the company we personally use and we highly recommend them for travel insurance needs.

If you want the CFAR (Cancel for Any Reason) benefit you will have to add it to the policy and you must purchase insurance no later than 21 days after you make your initial payment. CFAR is not available to NY residents.

The basic "Worldwide Trip Protector" plan which does not include CFAR can be purchased at any time, including more than 21 days after your first payment, but it will not cover the Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion Waiver or the Bankruptcy/Default of an airline, cruise line, tour operator or any other travel vendors. However, you can still cancel for a covered reason and potentially receive up to 100% in refunds as long as its a covered reason.

Depending on the reason for canceling, travel insurance will cover 75-100% of your trip cancelation and many other things like medical services, trip delay, lost luggage and more.

We strongly suggest you call and verify which policy will be best for your travel needs. You can reach an insurance agent at 1-800-243-3174.

Room Reservation FAQs

1. Where can I find Christina & Dylans's wedding website & registry? You can find their wedding website here. Password to enter is "Golaszewski2024".
2. Do I need to make dinner reservations? Yes and no. While reservations are not required, it is recommended for the more popular restaurants, especially over the weekend. We'll send everyone a pre-travel guide with information on the popular restuarants and more. Once you are checked in, you can make dinner reservations through your personal concierge.
3. Can I use a different credit card to make a payment? Aboslutely! You can fill out our payment form at this link any time to update your payment information: Payment Link
4. Can my roommate(s) pay for their portion of the room on a separate card or does it all have to be on one card? Yes, your roommate(s) can pay with their own card. Please make a note in the "Comments" box on the form, and tell us who else will be paying. You can then submit their credit card information through this form.
5. Can I make additional payments before the final payment date? Yes, you can! We send a monthly statement with your current balance and a payment link to optionally submit additional payments.
6. I submitted my reservation but didn't immediately receive an invoice approval. All reservation requests are processed manually by our travel agency. When you fill out a reservation form or a payment form, you do not automatically have a room or payment automatically applied. We typically send your invoice approval and receipts within 1 business day. However, if payment is submitted outside of normal business hours or over the weekend, it can take a day or two to process. Charges to your card can take up to 3-5 business days to clear on your credit card statements.
7. Can I add someone else to my room after I make my reservation? Yes. Just send us an email with the guest's legal name as it appears on their passport, date of birth and their email address. Once we have this information we can make the adjustment for you. If you're just switching names on a reservation, the $100.00 per person cancelation fee will not be charged to the guest being removed from the reservation.
8. I can't make it to the wedding, what do I do now? We're sorry you can't make it, but we understand things happen. Please send an email with the request to cancel your reservation. We'll send a cancelation form you'll need to fill out, and a payment link for the $150.00 per reservation cancelation fee. Once the form is submitted and the fee is paid, we will cancel your reservation.
   
   If you purchased travel insurance and have to cancel you will be refunded the amount according to the travel insurance policy guidelines minus the cost of the insurance premium.
   
   If you did not purchase the travel insurance, you may still be responsible for additional fees above and beyond the $100.00 per person cancelation fee which could possibly be the full cost of your reservation.
   
   
9. I don't see way to RSVP on this website. How do I do this? We have no way of guests being able to RSVP on this page. You can RSVP at the couple's wedding website (listed above), though many guests just notify the couple directly.
10. Will everyone in our group have rooms next to each other? While we always request this, we cannot guarantee all guests will be next to each other. This is dependent on the room categories booked, as rooms are in different parts of the resort. Anyone booking a Casita will be guaranteed to be next to each other in the same casita enclave.
11. Can I request a room next to someone else? Yes, you can always request to be next to another guest, though requests cannot be guaranteed. We have found there's a higher chance if you both make the same request and book the same room category.

How to Book Your Room

Booking your room is easy! Steps are as follows:

1. Fill out the reservation request form by clicking any of the "make your reservation" buttons on this page
2. Select the number of passengers and fill in the information for each. Note, you only need to fill out the information with a red asterisk next to the item; any other information is optional
3. Choose your dates of stay, number of rooms, room category and whether or not you'd like to add transportation to your booking. You can also select to receive more information about travel insurance
4. Add any other special requests or comments and click "Submit". Blake or Rachel will receive your request, hold your room and send you an invoice approval
5. The invoice approval will have the information provided on the reservation request form, the deposit and payment schedule, cancelation policies and total amount due for your stay. Click to agree (3 checkboxes), sign and date. A payment link is provided in the email with the invoice approval, so you can submit your deposit. We cannot process any deposits until your invoice is signed and payment is provided.