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Hi Ladies ... we were hoping to get married at Dreams Tulum but we can't seem to get a wedding date that will work out there. I decided to look for another Dreams resort and I've read a couple of posts about Dreams Huatulco but I know nothing about it. Can someone help me out? Where do you fly into? Do you know how the flight costs compare to flying to Cancun? Any idea what the weather is like in June? Is the water a beautiful blue/green like in Cancun ... is it beautiful? Is the sand white? Is there anything to go do outside the resort? Any and all info is appreciated ... and if anyone has pics of the resort and especially of a wedding ... (beach wedding?) I would love to see them. Thanks! *SmiLes* Suzanne

I see that Dreams Huatulco is less expensive then Tulum ... where do you fly into and is it a more expensive flight ... Thanks! I saw a review of Dreams but I haven't seen any pics ... are there any posted? Thanks! *SmiLes* Suzanne

Which ones did I miss so far!

Hey thanks everyone! I do love my ring ... make that rings ... and I'm happy about the whole thing too. And it's nice to have a local jeweler ... I have some other stuff I need to get done too. I was wondering ... do you gals pick out "his" wedding band or does he? Mine has picked out several that he likes ... but I want him to love his ring as much as I love mine ... I know it's a little different for a guy but I do want him to be very happy with it.

Well ... I went back to my Slim in 6 video this morning and I dod OK ... not great not horrible. I can't do all of the exercises because my back is still killing me. *sigh* but it felt good to exercise. I've lost 7 lbs since Feb 23rd when I started "dieting" ... 16 lbs to go and then re-evaluate

Has anyone who's still on here done the eyelash extensions? If so ... please let me know how it went

Quote: Originally Posted by Abbie wow good thing you could get it fixed! thats crap that the prond sounds like it was faulty in the first place. and YAY for getting a matching band! thats sooo fun i still havent picked out a matching band now, where is a pic?? I forgot to say ... yes it's total crap! We have been engaged a year so it's not brand new .... but still. They guy who fixed it said they didn't use long enough prongs for that diamond so he replace two (which are longer slightly and sturdier than the orig) and I will have to always watch for it ... if one of the other two goes ... he'll replace the other two ... I wish he'd have done all 4 now! Makes me crazy! It's insured but still!!!!!!!!!!

I've never added a pic so I'll try (and my hand looks huge LOL) ... Hope that pic comes up ... where do you gals store pics to upload here? I have some blogs and sites so I used one of those ... but just wondered. *SmiLes*

They are both soooo cute! I want that flower one for me! I need to start sewing again ... it's been years! So the second one if $235? They are both really cute ... sorry I'm not more help. P.S. When you can't copy the pic ... you can do a Fn + PrtSc and do a print screen and paste it into "Paint" and make an image that way.

OMGosh! Tuesday night I noticed that my ring was making a "clicking" every once in a while so I started tapping on my diamond and sure enough it was loose. I showed my fiance and he said let me see it. I was busy (reading this forum as a matter of fact) and didn't even notice he's left the room. He came in the room and said, "Well ... you can't wear your ring." Huh? His face said it all ... He tried to "fix" the prong and he broke it! ;( *sobbing* He was upset with himself and I was totally bummed! We bought the ring online from a designer so now what?! Yesterday he found a local jeweler and we took it in and had it repaired ($240 later! LOL). The good news is that we've gone round and round about whether or not to put a band with it. I do love my setting but he thought that any type of band would take away from the ring and the diamond. It's a solitaire with 2 rows of pave circling the diamond and 3 rows of pave on the band ... well ... we found the perfect band at this guy's shop! It's a single row of pave and it fits perfectly under the setting and he sized both rings so they fit me perfectly (my ring was too big). Yeah ... a happy ending and I got my band! I didn't want to look engaged for the rest of my life *SmiLes* Suzanne

OK ... I just bought it too! I love it ... not my first wedding so I've been going back and forth on color. For those who already have it ... someone said it's not white ... and that might actually work out better as I've already been married LOL but how off from white is it? If I use it as my wedding dress would it still blend nicely with the other wedding white (i.e. chairs, tulle, etc.). If I find another dress I will use this for TTD but I may end up wearing it. Also I'm 5'9" ... they did not have my normal size (12) and after doing the measuring for the chest/bust it said I was a 16 ... (they didn't have a 14 either) so hopefully it will fit in the bust (nothing usually does) and I can have the rest altered if necessary. Does anyone else have plans to alter it? Does it look like it's easy to alter? Thanks again for the great find! Made me day ... *huGs* to all! Suzanne

Quote: Originally Posted by tcram We've traveled with FI kids and they have never asked for proof of age or anything! I don't think they care at all. The only time you have to show or use your passport is at the airport through immigration. I'd say go for it and you shouldn't have a problem at all. Did your kids look anywhere near age 13? Just wondering if that's matters Thanks to everyone for your help on this!

I know most of the resorts charge the adult rate for kids 13 and over ... I have a family member whose daughter is 13 but they want to book her as 12 so she can get the child's rate and use the Kid's Club ... does anyone know much about this? Someone told me they do not check the kids ID's or proof of age ... we are looking at Dreams ... I would appreciate any info on this. Thanks!

Someone send me this: I found this from a website I thought you might be interested in reading: The headlines are full of stories about Mexico guaranteed to make the blood run cold: murders, beheadings, drug lords and crooked cops. It's scary stuff, and some people planning a trip down here to Mexico's Mayan Riviera (Cancun-Playa Del Carmen-Tulum) are frightened. We have received several e-mails in the past couple of weeks and seen questions on various internet travel forums asking, "How dangerous is it"? In our opinion, the truthful answer is: not very dangerous at all. Now some folks will read this and say, "They own a hotel down there, of course they will tell people it's safe." And that's true, we do own a business, and we do want people to come here. But the people who come here aren't just guests. They are our family and our friends.people we would never place in danger. And of course we wouldn't stay in business long if our guests were the victims of crimes every time they came on vacation. Most importantly, we wouldn't live here ourselves if we thought it was dangerous. The truth is that there is a drug war going on in Mexico. Drug lords are battling the police and each other for the lucrative shipping routes by which drugs are taken into the US and guns are smuggled back. It is dangerous and sad and has become a cause for great concern in Mexico. However this concern must be put in perspective. If you are questioning whether or not you should visit Mexico's beautiful Caribbean, look at the facts about what is happening here. The "drug war" of Mexico is primarily about smuggling routes which lead into the US. It is in northern central Mexico where the US and Mexico share a common border that this crime wave is currently going on. There is also an increase in crime in some large Mexican cities where organized crime is active, i.e. Mexico City. However this criminal activity is NOT centered on the Caribbean side of Mexico. The latest US State Department advisory warning tourists about crime specifically names those cities "near the US border," such as the towns of Tijuana, Nogales, Nuevo Laredo, Matamoros and most especially Ciudad Juarez as being possibly dangerous. These cities are thousands of miles from the beaches of Cancun and Playa Del Carmen. The ONLY reference in the State Department's travel advisory which mentions the Yucatan, Cancun, Playa Del Carmen or the Mayan Riviera is a reference to another State Department posting warning against drinking too much and driving mopeds. The increase in drug related crimes and organized criminal activity is very far from the shores of the Caribbean. For example, Ciudad Juarez, which is an area of major concern for crime, is approximately 2200 miles from Cancun. This is roughly the same distance as from San Francisco to New York City. Would you refuse to vacation in northern California because of a crime wave in New York City? Hopefully not. There is no major crime wave or drug war in Mexico's Mayan Riviera. This is not to say that there is no crime in this part of Mexico. Cancun, being a major city, has had its problems with attacks on police officers and those involved in organized crime, much as many cities in the US have experienced in the past. But again it is important to realize that these incidents have NOT involved tourists or happened in the well-defined resort and hotel areas. And of course any tourist zone anywhere in the world will have crime. Vacationers always will attract pickpockets, thieves and con men. And that is true of Mexico as well. However here in Playa we have a special Tourist Police force designed to help with exactly those types of crimes and to assist visitors. The tourist who uses common sense, avoids drugs, sticks to well-known tourist areas and doesn't behave foolishly (i.e. getting extremely drunk, flashing large amounts of cash, etc.) should be as safe in Playa Del Carmen as in their own home town. We can't guarantee that you will not be the victim of a crime on vacation whether you are here in Playa Del Carmen or on the streets of Orlando. What we can say with certainty is that the drug war crimes which have frightened so many people are not a concern or an issue for tourists in the Yucatan. And we can guarantee that thousands upon thousands of visitors are still coming here each day to enjoy our white sand beaches and swim in our blue sea without incident. Join us. And: Sorry RWSmith, we believe your comments contain some of the commonly held misbeliefs about Mexico that seem to be spreading throughout the media and the internet. First, the Federales are not the only "real authority" in Mexico. The Federal Police do not patrol or otherwise exert authority over municipalities like Playa del Carmen. We have never seen the Federal Police active in the area of Playa other than on federal highways. Second, we disagree that the local police authorities are "worthless" or have been "bought off long ago." There are many layers of police authority in a city such as Playa. There are the Tourist Police who assist visitors and police the resort areas. There are the Transit Police who handle all traffic and parking related issues. There are the local municipal police who handle general issues and problems within the city. There are the state police, the special narcotics squads and probably a couple of other divisions we have forgotten about. Our interaction with the police while living in Mexico has always been favorable. They have been polite and have assisted us with problems both at the hotel and at our home. The centuries=old tradition of the mordida (bribe or tip) to the police still does exist in Mexico and it is difficult for foreigners to understand or accept. And indeed it appears that many police officers have been bribed by the drug cartels with regard to drug enforcement. However, these facts do not indicate that all police officers are worthless or without enforcement power. Thus, your thought that the transfer of federales to border towns in Mexico will leave the Mayan Riviera without real police protection is simply incorrect, even if such transfer were taking place. And, it is not. The Mexican government has made clear that it is utilizing the military, not the federal police, to engage criminals in the border town area. Again, there is no lack of police protection or patrol in Playa del Carmen or the surrounding areas. We also have to note that your suggestion that the bad economy will lead to less protection in the Mayan Riviera is simply wrong. The economy of the Mayan Riviera has not suffered as much as the rest of the world has. Tourism is booming. We know this specifically as our own hotel is currently breaking every occupancy record we've ever had. Moreover, Playa del Carmen continues to show signs of economic growth. There is construction, both commercial and residential, everywhere in the area. Finally, we have to note that Quintana Roo, which contains the Mayan Riviera, has the highest per capita income in all of Mexico. In short, the tourist trade of this area earns Mexico and Mexicans more money than any other area in the country. Thus, if you're going to suppose that Mexico is pouring resources into any part of the country, doesn't it make sense that they will first and foremost protect their biggest asset? We appreciate your thoughts on this, but as people who are actually living here in Mexico, we think that we are in a better position than most to see what effect the drug war is having on life here. And to all appearances, the answer is: the effect is minimal.

These are all great tips! The VS one linked above is soooo cute! So long as I reach my weight loss goal LOL *SmiLes* Suzanne

Awesome! This is exactly what I was looking for ... THANKS! *SmiLes* S

I'm just starting my planning and it seems like Dreams Tulum is quite a bit less expensive than Dreams Cabo? Is that accurate? For those who have been to either (or even both) I'm trying to find out a comparison ... any and all information would be very helpful. I'll continue reading all I can on the forum too (can't get any work done I'm so excited LOL). Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by tylersgirl I am getting married on a saturday and I am having a symbolic wedding and my WC said that I only had to be there two full business days before.... Symbolic ... meaning not a legal marriage right? Are you getting married at home before you go?

Well ... we've always known that it's kind of a pain traveling with 5 kids but now we're really in for it! LOL Ken and I have 5 kids (my 3 and his 2) and there are NO rooms (that we've found) that will accommodate all 7 of us (cuts off at 6) ... even for the very expensive villas with 2,600 sqft. We have other family coming so as long as they stay the exact same days as us we can put them on their room ... but either way financially it's crazy. You can't book kids only in a room (even if it's adjoining) so you have to split up the adults thus paying a single per per rate. As it is we can't even split us up and take 2 and 3 kids respectfully because you can only put 2 kids with 1 adult *sigh* I know we'll get it worked out ... but it's another thing to "stress" about. LOL Has anyone else traveled with kids to an all inclusive? Have you used their Kids Club? Have you ever hired a babysitter for night time? Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! *SmiLes* Suzanne

Quote: Originally Posted by FLgator I have been researching AIs in the Riviera for June on Expedia...including RT flights from Tampa, FL for 2 and 5 nights at the AI here are some prices, but I have no idea which ones are good (any reccommendations).... The Reef Playacar $1168 Grand Coco Bay $1225 Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda $1226 Gran Bahia Principe Coba $1265 Ocean Maya $1265 Ocean Coral & Turquesa $1345 VIva Wyndham Maya $1371 Catalonia Playa Maroma $1381 Catalonia Riviera Maya $1381 and more as the price increases That's a great list! Thanks for posting and I'll look into some of these too. If anyone has been to any of these please let us know what you think. *SmiLes* Suzanne

Hey ladies ~ I'm desperate! Help! We are planning our wedding (finally *sigh*) and we're looking at June 2009 and I need to lose weight. I'm a total yo-yo gal and I really want to do this ... but I'm a junk food junkie. The only thing I've ever tried that worked great for me was Isagenix cleanse products - but they are pretty expensive and as soon as I go off their system I gain every single pound back. I'm 5'9" (large frame by the charts) - last week I weighed 181 ... now I'm at 177 just from drinking lost of water and trying to cut portions. I usually have an atkins shake for breakfast ... and from there on it's just whatever. I really want to look fabulous for my wedding! You'd think that's all the motivation I need but yesterday I found myself stressed out and I ate some cookies and whatever I wanted *sigh* I just ordered some products from the Beach Body because a lady I know sells them and I hope it helps me. I'll do their cleanse and then use their protein shakes ... and I need to eat good foods too. I've started the Slim in 6 video before and I did great (lost 10 lbs in 3 weeks) but I tried it yesterday and due to a back injury I couldn't finish the video. Anyone ... help?! Support?! I really want to weigh 158 by my wedding ... so 19 more pounds ... in 16 weeks ... Thanks for any help and/or encouragement ... *huGs* Suzanne And if you know anything about the Beach Body stuff please share ...

OK ... most all of you know quite a bit more than I do ... I'm wondering where you think you get the most bang for your buck ... in Mexico (or anywhere for that matter) ... at an all-inclusive? Thanks! *SmiLes* Suzanne

Thanks! My fiance's ex MIGHT refuse to sign the paperwork for his kids' passports *sigh* she's something else I tell you LOL I'll check all of these out ... thanks again! *huGs*

I'm so glad I read this post! I'm going through the exact same thing with my FIS ... and it really upsets me. His whole family has been very negative and mine is so excited to see where we pick. In fact, it's the reason why I stopped even planning a wedding and now I'm in a time crunch! *sigh* It's our day (and our 5 kids) and I'm planning it for US and whoever can make it will be there. *SmiLes* Suzanne

Do you know of any all inclusive destinations that don't require a passport from the US? This would be for mid-June 2009. Thanks! Suzanne