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It is a question many travelers ask themselves before booking a trip — should I use a travel agent? And when it comes to booking your destination wedding or honeymoon, the answer to that question is an absolute YES. The agents at Wright Travel Agency not only organize and arrange all travel plans for you and your guests, their agents are also the person in your corner who you can turn to if you run into any issues during the travel process or if you have problems at your destination location. A good travel agent is there from beginning to end looking out for your best interest to ensure that your travel experience is as stress-free as possible. Here are several reasons why you should use Wright Travel Agency (WTA) — the official agency of the BestDestinationWedding.com — to book your destination wedding group: Wright Travel Agency does not charge a service fee, so it is completely free to use one of their agents to book your group. Wright Travel’s agents have decades of experience working with destination wedding couples, small/large groups and honeymooners -- many of these agents are also destination brides themselves, so they are familiar with the special ebbs and flows of a destination celebration and can help you every step of the way. Their agents are well-versed in the intricacies of booking a small or large wedding group and familiar with resorts throughout Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Costa Rica and other Caribbean destinations, as well as other locations throughout the world. If a WTA agent’s services comes at absolutely no extra cost to you, why wouldn’t you take advantage of one of their agents’ assistance and expertise in coordinating your trip and helping your guests with their travel plans? Aside from booking travel plans, their agents can offer in-depth knowledge and insight about your destination location, the resorts you’re interested in and any fun activities or excursions your group may want to participate in. WTA agents can provide a wealth of knowledge to any traveler — and if their services are completely free to use — what is there to lose? It’s a win-win for you in more ways than one. Wright Travel agents have access to special promotions, discounts and perks for the wedding couple and the group as a whole. Resorts and hotels (along with travel suppliers) are often offering special booking discounts and promotions that can save a couple thousands of dollars. And because Wright Travel is a top producing agency with many of the destination wedding resort brands, there are exclusive bonuses when it comes to working with a WTA agent. This is in addition to perks that allow couples and their guests to receive complimentary room upgrades and extra amenities. But with all these special promotions, there are strict rules and deadlines the couple must adhere to in order to qualify for these perks and there is no better person to explain these terms than an agent who is familiar and knowledgeable about your wedding resort. Based on the number of rooms/nights/guests that book into the group, cashback amounts can range anywhere from a few $100's to several $1000's. Truth be told, you can’t expect a hotels/resort to provide you with personal reminders on important deadlines and numbers you must meet in order to qualify for a promotion or discount, but when you’re using a Wright Travel agent, he/she can give you that personalized service you need to stay on top of things. Wright Travel agents can give you valuable insight when it comes to finding the best resort/property that will fit your needs, budget and preferences. When you find yourselves early in the planing process, completely confused about what resort will best fit your needs, Wright Travel agents are there to help. Their agents are extremely well-traveled and visit several resorts throughout all destination locations at least a few times a year. A good travel advisor is a huge resource that can provide you with valuable insight and information on resort options at your destination location. Most of the time, WTA agents have either stayed or done a site inspection at the resorts you’re considering or had past couples get married at the property you choose — this is expertise and knowledge that you simply can’t put a price on. Wright Travel agents can help secure a room block so that your resort does not run out of rooms and all your guests can book at a consistent rate. One of the biggest mistakes couples make is not securing a room block at their destination hotel/resort. Sure it may seem easier just to have all your guests book on their own, when they’re ready. But when you go this route, you also risk having some guests find out the property is sold out or that the rooms that are left are double, sometimes triple, the rate that other guests have booked. And then you'll end up with family and friends not being able to attend your celebration. The other downfall to not setting aside a proper room block is that you won’t reap the benefits of a group booking — that means, your resort will see you and your guests as a bunch of individual bookings rather than a large group. So you won’t qualify for group perks, amenities, promotions or discounts. This could mean missing out on thousands of dollars in cash back benefits and perks. The resort also won’t prioritize putting your group’s rooms close together, because again, you are not recognized as a group booking. When it comes to group blocks, there are deadlines for releasing rooms that go unused to avoid any penalties. This is another key moment when your travel agents expertise is vital. So word to the wise, get a room block. It will save you a lot of money, headaches and stress and you will reap all the benefits of having a room block. Wright Travel agents will have established relationships with the resort you choose and their wedding department, which will benefit you throughout the planning process. If there’s a consistent complaint that destination wedding couples have, it’s that resort wedding department’s don’t reply to their emails and calls quick enough. Understandably, these wedding departments are dealing with hundreds of brides each year and being able to respond quickly to each and every questions isn’t always feasible. But having a travel agent who knows your resort’s wedding coordinator/team will do a lot to ease your worries. A knowledgeable agent can also answer some questions you might have about the wedding process at your resort. A good working relationship between your agent and the wedding department can be really valuable especially when it comes down to crunch time! Wright Travel agents will handle all your group’s travel details and questions, so you don’t have to. Imagine having to answer 20 questions from Aunt Betty about the best flight to take to your destination, followed by Uncle Mike’s wanting to know what the difference is between the different room categories and three of your guests suddenly going MIA once final payments are due — and this is all between your wedding coordinator sending you questions about the kind of bouquet you want, and by the way, you still need to create a seating chart and your dress suddenly is too big so you need to find a seamstress to fix your dress 10 days before your wedding. And one more thing, on the day that one of your bridesmaids is supposed to leave, she unexpectedly misses her flight so now she’s asking for your help in booking a new flight. Does all of this sound stressful? If it does, it’s because it is. Your job as the bride should be solely focused on being the bride, NOT a glorified travel agent or travel advisor. There are so many questions and unexpected hiccups that can happen when a group is traveling, let your travel agent handle those intricate details. This is stress you don’t need, especially when you can turn to a travel agent who will take care of everything without it costing you a dime. Wright Travel agents can offer travel insurance at a reasonable price. When booking through Wright Travel Agency, all travelers have the opportunity to purchase travel insurance, which allows you to cancel your trip for any reason prior to the originally scheduled flight departure time and receive a full refund (minus the cost of the policy). The policy offered also includes reimbursement for trip interruption, medical expenses incurred on the trip, and lost or delayed baggage. It’s a security blanket offered to travelers that offers great all-around protection for little investment. Wright Travel agents can give you suggestions on good vendors to use at your destination location. Gathering a solid crew of reliable vendors who can make your wedding vision come to life can be quite the challenge. So it’s always helpful when you can turn to your travel agent as a resource for referrals and suggestions. With WTA having worked with thousands of wedding couples, their agents will likely have a list of vendors they can recommend to you — referrals are great to have when it comes to planners, photographers, videographers, DJs, hair/makeup stylist and florists. WTA agents are happy to share their recommendations with clients. Wright Travel agents can help book any other excursions or outings that you or your guests may want to do on their trip. In addition to sharing their knowledge and suggestions of things to do/see at your destination, a WTA agent can also pre-book excursions so you don’t have to hassle with organizing these outings during your stay. If you want to do a special activity or excursion off-site with your guests, your agent can help give you ideas and options to consider. Having your WTA agent assist you means you’ll have more time to enjoy your family and friends. Wright Travel agents work for you and look out for your best interest from beginning to end. Your WTA agent works as a liaison between you and the travel supplier and resort — so your agent is always looking out for your best interest and can handle problems that you or your guests may experience prior to, during or after the trip. WTA agents are in your corner, so don't hesitate to use their expertise, knowledge and experience to make the travel planning process one less thing you have to stress over. When it comes down to it, the question really is — Why wouldn’t you use a Wright Travel agent? A travel agent is the travel expert who can save you an incredible amount of time and money when it comes to planning your destination wedding or honeymoon. They are there to guide you through the process and find the best property to fit for your needs, don’t be afraid to use their knowledge and resources as much as you can. At the end of your wedding journey, you’ll be glad you did! Click here to read more than 100+ reviews about Wright Travel Agency and their destination wedding services. For more information about booking a group, wedding, vow renewal or honeymoon at any destination location, contact Wright Travel Agency at: www.wrighttravelagency.com or you can contact them HERE!

A wonderful weekend getaway to Mexico has never been easier now that the El Cielo Villas and Spa in Baja, California has opened its doors to guests seeking a luxury experience on this incredible vineyard property. The El Cielo boutique hotel, which is an easy two-hour drive from the San Diego border, is nestled within immense vineyards, mountainous landscapes and two lagoons. Wine and food lovers will immediately connect with this beautiful hotel space, which offers 5 diamond services, gourmet dining, a swimming pool and a kids club. El Cielo is an ideal location for events both big and small -- like a romantic weekend getaway, family trips, bachelorette celebrations, and special events like anniversary celebrations or weddings. The property currently offers Junior Suites, Master Suites and 2-bedroom villas, with vineyard, lagoon and mountain views. Master suites also include two bathrooms, indoor Jacuzzi, dining area with fireplace and a fully-equipped kitchen. Located in Valle de Guadalupe, this area is well-known for being the most famous wine region in Mexico. Visitors can also partake in various wine tours throughout the area, which has more than 90 wineries and one brewery. For more information about booking a stay at El Cielo, contact Wright Travel Agency at: www.wrighttravelagency.com or you can contact them HERE! - - - To find out more information about booking your honeymoon, vacation or destination wedding, contact Wright Travel Agency at: www.wrighttravelagency.com or you can contact them HERE!

When you have a multi-generation group of guests attending your destination wedding, finding the perfect resort that works for families with small children and also provides the serenity of an adults-only section for your adult guests can be a difficult task. Here are some resorts that are adjacent to each other and share privileges for the adult guests or properties that provide both a family-friendly section and adults-only section to ensure that you and your guests needs are well taken care off no matter what the age gap may be. 1. Now Amber & Secrets Vallarta Bay in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 2. Hotel Xcaret Mexico in Riviera Maya, Mexico 3. Now Onyx in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 4. Dreams Tulum in Tulum, Mexico 5. Secrets Playa Mujeres and Dreams Playa Mujeres in Playa Mujeres, Mexico 6. Generations, El Dorado Casitas Royale, and El Dorado Royale in Riviera Maya, Mexico 7. Royalton Punta Cana and Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 8. Paradisus Punta Cana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 9. Paradisus Palma Real in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 10. Sandos Playacar in Playacar, Mexico What is your favorite multi-generation resort or property? Do you want more information on any of the above resorts or others that might suit your destination wedding needs? Contact Wright Travel Agency at: www.wrighttravelagency.com or you can contact them HERE!

Couples who book their wedding groups at one of Karisma Resort's luxury all-inclusive properties in Mexico and Punta Cana before the end of 2019, can receive a free Sky Wedding Package if they book their group through Wright Travel Agency -- the official agency of the Best Destination Wedding Forum. This exclusive perk -- a $1,700 to $1,800 value -- is valid for wedding groups staying at one of these properties: Azul Beach Resort Riviera Maya, Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun The Fives Azul Beach Resort El Dorado Royale El Dorado Casitas Royale El Dorado Maroma El Dorado Seaside Suites Generations Riviera Maya Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Sensatori Punta Cana This offer is valid for groups of 20 people or more and the wedding location must be reserved and confirmed at the time of booking. To take advantage of this complimentary promotion, your group must be booked at one of the above resorts before December 22, 2019. Travel can take place at any time. This offer applies to new bookings only. Please contact [email protected] for more details on this promotion. What Does the Sky Wedding Package Include? The Sky Wedding Package includes: A cocktail area with high cocktail tables A Sky ceremony location overlooking the Caribbean sea A Sky welcome cocktail drink served to all guests upon arrival Sky deck cold towel service for each guest during ceremony Sky deck fans placed on each seat Sky personalized printed ceremony program Sky webcam service featuring live internet broadcast of the ceremony The Sky Wedding Package is available as an add-on to the Always & Forever Wedding. Other important things to note: For weddings groups at El Dorado and Generations Riviera Maya: The rental of the wedding locations is $500 and with this exclusive promotion that fee is waived. For wedding groups at Azul Beach Resort and Nickelodeon and Sensatori Punta Cana: This perk only applies toward the ceremony. To find out more details about booking your wedding group, vacation or honeymoon at a Karisma resort, or any other resort/location, contact Wright Travel Agency at: [email protected] or you can contact them HERE! Wright Travel Agency is the official travel agency of the Best Destination Wedding Forum.

Many tourists flock to the Cancun-Riviera Maya each year seeking the warm and clear turquoise waters the region is known for. But often times, vacationers find themselves disappointed when they happen to be staying at a resort with less than desirable beach conditions — a rough tide, less than crystal clear waters and red flag warnings spread throughout the beach dissuading people from swimming in the ocean because of dangerous conditions. If you have your hopes set on staying at a resort that will give you the crystal clear Cancun beaches you see in postcards, then Hyatt Ziva Cancun is the place to be. This 5-star all-inclusive resorts sits on the peninsula along the popular Cancun hotel zone, giving resort goers the convenience of being able to walk into town and partake in the lively nightlife, but most importantly an idyllic beach with incredibly calm waters that are perfect for swimming and basking under the warm Caribbean sun. Hyatt’s turquoise waters are truly a sight to see, one that greets guests the minute you walk into the resort’s lobby. Protected by a cove from the tip of the peninsula that boasts the resort’s well known lighthouse, this beach is perfect for kayaking, snorkeling, swimming or simply sitting in the ocean with a drink in hand. And if you’re willing to swim about 40 yards out, you’ll find a sandbar in the middle of the ocean that allows you to stand in waist deep water. If you’re want to enjoy the water but also take a relaxed approached, you can snag one of the hammocks set out close to shore. The shoreline is also lined with lounge chairs and beach umbrellas if you’d rather relax and sunbathe or doze off to the sound of the ocean. Resort-goers can also enjoy Habaneros — an oceanfront restaurant right on the sand that serves delicious drinks and bites for lunch and dinner so you don’t have to go far for a quick meal or drink. On the other side of the resort, vacationers can enjoy a larger beach although the water isn’t as calm as the resort’s more private beach. Either way, when you come to this resort rest assure, this property has arguably the best beach in the Cancun area. Wright Travel Agency is the official travel agency of the Best Destination Wedding Forum. To find out more details about booking your vacation, honeymoon or getaway at Hyatt Ziva Cancun, or any other resort/location, contact Wright Travel Agency at: [email protected] or you can contact them HERE!

With the opening of the all-new villa inspired Impression Section at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya, wedding couples who book the entire Impression Villa section are now eligible for the resort's newest wedding package filled with several complimentary private events and perks, sure to leave an unforgettable impression to the newlyweds and their guests. The Lasting Impression Wedding Package extends a wealth of complimentary wedding events and inclusions to wedding couples who are guests of the Impression suites at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya. Wedding parties booking the nine exclusive Impression suites for a minimum of 4-nights will receive the following events complimentary (inclusive of the wedding couple and twenty guests*) in addition to other incredible perks to the couple and their guests: A Welcome Cocktail Party (1-hour private event) A Rehearsal Dinner (2-hour private event) A Wedding Ceremony (private event) A Wedding Reception (3-hour private event) And a Day-After Brunch Below is the detailed information and inclusions for each of these wedding events: A Welcome Cocktail Party (1-hour private event) • Welcome your guests with an exclusive event on the roof-top terrace of Impression • Private bar and bartender, serving top-shelf international and domestic spirits, soda, juice and water • Experience an exclusive Tequila tasting for you and your guests • Hors d’oevres station with selection of light bites A Rehearsal Dinner (2-hour private event) • Anticipate the big day with a festive dinner with your guests at either the intimate Chef’s Table or the stylized Dragons restaurant – with selection of cuisines to choose from A Wedding Ceremony (private event) • Preparation of the couple’s wedding day attire • Choice of sparkling wine, beer or cocktails and light snacks for the two wedding parties while getting ready • Choice of locations, depending on group size & style desired: Beach, Roof-top Terrace, Garden or Ballroom • Bouquet(s) and/or boutonniere(s) for the wedding couple • Choice of violinist, or guitarist for ceremony (1 set, 45 minutes) • Sound system • White-linen covered chairs for guests • Shoe check station provided for ceremonies held on the beach • Service of Judge, Minister, or Shaman (with specialty blessing for the wedding couple) • Sparkling wine celebratory toast • Floral Centerpiece for ceremonial table A Wedding Reception (3-hour private event) • Private dinner reception at choice of locations, depending on group size • DJ Package (Zoëtry’s preferred vendor for 2 hours) • Private bar with bartender serving top-shelf spirits, juice, soda and water • Specialty wedding cake And a Day-After Brunch • Recount all the special moments from the wedding day, with a post-celebration lunch at the Chef’s Table • Choice of select cuisine options Wedding Couple Perks But the Lasting Impression perks do not just end there. In addition to the private wedding events, wedding couples booking the Lasting Impression package will also receive: • A dedicated onsite wedding coordinator • Unpacking service for the couple, including preparation of the wedding day attire • Wedding menu tasting for the couple the day before the wedding • Delivery of couple's "welcome bags" to guest rooms • Specialty couple's massage (50-minute treatment) • Nightly romantic turndown service for the couple • Private dinner for the couple one night during their stay • Complimentary anniversary nights (stay 4 paid nights or more over first anniversary return stay and receive 1 additional complimentary night) Guests' Perks And all guests staying at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita will receive specialty touches, as part of the Endless Privileges® offerings, including: • Private chauffeured airport transfers • Welcome bottle of tequila and handmade beach bag • Traditional Temazcal steam room experience • 20-minute Thalasso Seawater Experience • Catamaran sunset sail • Complimentary greens fee at nearby golf course • And so much more! See additional Terms and Conditions of the above package below. For more information about booking a group, wedding or honeymoon at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya or any other destination location, contact Wright Travel Agency at: www.wrighttravelagency.com or you can contact them HERE! Lasting Impression Wedding Package terms & conditions: The Lasting Impression package is available to wedding parties that buy out the Impression section of Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya for a minimum of 4-nights. Package inclusions subject to change without notice. Discount on spa treatments cannot be applied to spa packages or combined with any other spa promotion or offer. This package is not combinable with the Save Your Date or 3G promotion. This package is inclusive of the wedding couple and up to 20 guests. Additional guests can be added for an additional cost and additional cost varies between guests staying at Zoëtry Paraiso or neighboring AMResorts property and guests staying at another resort brand. Included event locations are contingent on group size of 22, changes to size of group will affect locations offered. Upgrades, customizations and additions can also be made to the package through the resort’s wedding coordinator for additional costs. Package must be added on at time of booking. Certain additional deposits may be requested depending on customizations and securing of floral and entertainment. Guests not staying in the Impression’s section can access to this area only for paid wedding events (additional costs apply). Guests staying in the Butler suites can enter to Dragons restaurant only, once per week, but do not have access to the rest of the facilities. If full buy out in Impression´s section (09 rooms) is not fulfilled, Wedding Package cost of $4,499 usd will apply.