Due to the number of details in planning a destination wedding, S&K have enlisted the help of a travel agent. This agent is the mother of Kristin's sorority sister. The agent, Karen McGuire, has access to the block of rooms reserved under S&K's name, she knows when guests need to arrive in order to attend the ceremony, she has proven to have the best deal out there (trust me), and she can take care of all travel plans necessary for your stay.
YOU WILL NEED A FULL PASSPORT TO TRAVEL TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Those with land/sea passes and passport cards will not be granted access into the country. Applying for a passport should be done SIX months in advance of travel date. You can apply for a passport by filling out the paperwork and taking the paperwork with your ID and headshot to a postoffice. Please google for the nearest postoffice that accespts passport applications. Here is a website to further your passport needs: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports.html
If you have AAA, you cannot apply your AAA discount on top of the deal from Karen McGuire (who goes through Apple Vacations). S&K have tried. The AAA discount is 10%, but AAA will not give you the discount on top of Karen McGuire's discount or visa versa. Meaning, that you are getting a discount by going through Karen McGuire regardless if you have AAA or not. Plus, only Karen has access to S&K's information and block of rooms.
If you have more questions, please feel free to contact Sean & Kristin at Duncans529@gmail.com. Also feel free to contact Karen McGuire via email or telephone at any time. Please see information for travel agent below:
- You DO NOT have to go through the agent. But, she does know all the travel details and has access to Sean & Kristin's resort account.
NOTE: Please make the subject line of your email "Millerov-Duncan Wedding 2016" so that Karen McGuire knows you are a priority and part of our guest list.
Karen McGuire
Travel Consultant
Witte Travel & Tours
3250 28th Street, SE
Grand Rapids MI 49512
Tel: 616-942-5112 ext 821
Direct Line: 616-954-6821
E-mail: Karenm@wittetravel.com
Website: www.wittetravel.com
Finally, as a friendly tidbit to all guests, we will be traveling during high time. The date of the ceremony is during college spring break time. This means that plane ticket prices will only increase from here on out. There are a block of rooms reserved at the resort (agent has access to). The block contains a few of each type of room and are based on a first come first serve basis. Karen McGuire has indicated that guests can chose upgrades upon booking with her. It is assumed you can chose your location of your room then as well, but ask to verify this during your travel inquiry. You can make payments on your travel accommodations through Karen McGuire, after your initial down payment is made to hold your specific room. The down payment will vary depending on your accommodations. But, unlike expedia, payments can be made on the resort stay. Your plane tickets will need to be purchased in full at the time of booking. Karen McGuire will give you estimates and flight plans upon request. She is also expecting to be contacted from guests, so don't be shy!
And DO NOT forget to RSVP, under the RSVP tab, when you have received your travel plan confirmation! This will let S&K know how many guests to expect, as the resort requires a final headcount. |