The new Dreams Tulum thread! (Post all DT Qs&As here)

[angruck]

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Originally Posted by ida Hey ladies! Here is a link to my PRO pics from my wedding at Dreams Tulum on June 25, 2009. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t47356

your pictures are beautiful!

[jerzygirl85]

Beatiful pictures! Congratulations

 

By the way, what type of flowers are in your bridesmaid's bouquets? They are very pretty.

[lolosmama]

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Originally Posted by ida Hey ladies! Here is a link to my PRO pics from my wedding at Dreams Tulum on June 25, 2009. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t47356

Wow, your pictures are stunning!!! They do such a great job!!




Can anyone provide any info on the transfers from the airport to DT? We have a transfer included with our package, but it isn't direct (we'll drop off other Apple Vacations passengers at resorts along the way). We can pay $30/person extra to have a private direct transfer. Any experience? Is this necessary, and what is the time saved do you think? Thanks for any advice!

[starlitk]

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Originally Posted by lolosmama Can anyone provide any info on the transfers from the airport to DT? We have a transfer included with our package, but it isn't direct (we'll drop off other Apple Vacations passengers at resorts along the way). We can pay $30/person extra to have a private direct transfer. Any experience? Is this necessary, and what is the time saved do you think? Thanks for any advice!

We also went through Apple and paid the additional $30 for the direct transfer. I would definitely recommend it! It took about an hour and 15 minutes to get straight to the resort. We did have to wait for a little while at the airport b/c the Apple shuttle doesn't leave until it's full (it holds about 8 people) and they have a list of the guests they are waiting for from incoming flights.

A few of our guests (who also went through Apple) did the regular transfer and only stopped at one other resort. However, another couple who went through our TA to DT said it took them over 2 hours to get to DT from the airport b/c they stopped at a number of resorts.

For me, it was worth the extra $15 each way to know I'd get there as soon as possible!

[Blkatz]

definitely pay the extra money and do a direct transfer. If you go direct is is about an hour and 20 minutes-I have heard people not doing direct and it was closer to 2.5 hours. We did American Express and it was great. I have used Olympus before also and they were very professional

[Tisha316]

what airport do you need to fly in to get to dreams tulum and is the transportation to and from the airport provided by the resort?

[lolosmama]

OK, thanks for the info, I think we will go with direct/private transfer! After travelling all morning, I will just be wanting to get to the resort!

 

Tisha - you fly into Cancun, and have to purchase the transportation separately. Some tours or packages include the transfer, for example Apple Vacations does.

[Tisha316]

Thank you maggie:) I was hoping it was Cancun Airport cuz the flights there are so much cheaper! Are you using a TA that is getting this packaged transportation for you?! Are all of your guests planning on staying at DT? I am still debating betweeen DT and Occidental Grand Xcaret because of location?! I just dont know if it would be worth being closer to the city to do stuff there since there is so much to do at the resort as it is....? Any suggestions welcome:) Thanks!

[MnM2Mexico]

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Originally Posted by AmyandRich We are considering chartering a sunset catamaran cruise for all of our guests, but it is still up in the air. We thought that a nice excursion, with everyone together, might be nice.

Hey Amyandrich--

I was thinking about organizing/paying for an excursion for my guests, too. The cruise sounds nice--! have you decided on that? and on an operator?

[MnM2Mexico]

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Originally Posted by trulystarr If anyone is interested in talking/sharing ideas for MAY 2010... let me know! =) -Starr Username: trulystarr Names: Starr & James Date & Time: May 12, 2010 Wedding package: Dreams Ultimate Wedding extras (through the resort): None Outside vendors (cost charged by vendor and any fees charged by the resort): will be using the following: DJ- Doremixx Flowers: Costco Type of ceremony: symbolic Coordinator: Anabel Number of guests: 30-50 Ceremony location and time: 6:30 (sunset wedding... Venue: Not sure yet... maybe Seaside Grill Cocktail hour location and time: ? Reception location and time:? Photographer: Will be bringing my own professional (he is phenominal) , if anyone is interested in spliting the costs to fly him in to shoot their wedding- please contact me. Heres his link : MangoRED 2009 Videographer: using the one in the package Planning thread (link): Wedding website (link): http://jamesandstarr.com Special arrangements / activities:definitely a trip to the ruins/clubbing in cancun nite/ volleyball game/xel-ha with the dolphins

Hey Starr- i'm definitely interested in sharing ideas & info! We're getting married on Monday, May 17th, 2010 at DT. I haven't done much actual wedding planning at all. I have my dress and the bridesmaid dresses have been picked, but that's about it. Where are you with your planning?