Sandos Playacar Brides!

[tad515]

Hi everyone! We're between the Gran Porto Real and the Sandos for a July 2010 wedding. It all depends on whether we can get a beach reception at the Sandos or not. I know there's a 40 person minimum...but what if you have less? Can you pay for 40 guests, but only have 30?

 

Thanks!

Tracy

[keilag]

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Originally Posted by tad515 Hi everyone! We're between the Gran Porto Real and the Sandos for a July 2010 wedding. It all depends on whether we can get a beach reception at the Sandos or not. I know there's a 40 person minimum...but what if you have less? Can you pay for 40 guests, but only have 30? Thanks! Tracy

that is a good question. I willask and let yoy know. I leave for vaca in a few days

[tad515]

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Originally Posted by keilag that is a good question. I willask and let yoy know. I leave for vaca in a few days

Thanks keilag....I appreciate it!!

- Tracy

[SDSteph]

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Originally Posted by tad515 Hi everyone! We're between the Gran Porto Real and the Sandos for a July 2010 wedding. It all depends on whether we can get a beach reception at the Sandos or not. I know there's a 40 person minimum...but what if you have less? Can you pay for 40 guests, but only have 30? Thanks! Tracy

Hey Tracy ,

How was ther porto gran real? I plan on staying at The Grand Porto Real during our site visit.



Thanks

Stephanie

[tad515]

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Originally Posted by sspiris Hey Tracy , How was ther porto gran real? I plan on staying at The Grand Porto Real during our site visit. Thanks Stephanie

Hi Stephanie...I haven't been to either resorts. We've just been doing a lot of research online, reading reviews and studying the different wedding packages offered. I love the packages that the Gran Porto offers, there's the sister resort, the Royal right next door if people choose to stay at an adults only all inclusive (for more $ of course), 5th Avenue is right across the street, and the prices are just right.

We started looking at the Sandos because of me and all my research. We'll have kids with us, one being my 4 year old....and I'm not sure the Gran Porto has a zero depth pool and that's really what we need. It sounds like the Sandos has that.

We've not being picky, but one thing we wanted was to have our dinner/reception on the beach....like a beach party. I just want to be barefoot in the sand all night long and I know my fiance wants to be in shorts, and well, with no shirt on! (I'm not letting him know that's still up for debate! LOL!)

When you're going for your site visit, do you plan on visiting both the Sandos and Gran Porto? I'd love to hear what you think after seeing both of them in person.

- Tracy

[SDSteph]

Hey Tracy,

 

We love both places too. Nice to know The royal is next to the Real. I know the beaches at the Grand Porto Real (GPR) are not that nice, (have seen many pic's on trip advisor, and heard lots of erosion has occured in the 'downtown' area beaches. So the beach is my only concern with GPR. I think it is one of things that we just have to check out for ourselfs.

 

Sandos has one of the most beautiful beaches in the PDC area, right next to the reserve. The prices are not bad for Sandos also. Did you get the group rate info? The prices are even lower. I will post them below for you.

 

We are heading out there in August, we were going to wait til september, but I am already starting to get anziety about not having a location yet.

 

We were planning on staying at GPR the whole time beacuse of the price (need to save all the money we can) But were weren't sure if we should just stay one night at Sandos or just go visit. Have not figured it out yet.

 

Please let me know what you think after your visit, the more eyes and hears the better right?

 

Thanks for sharing your info.

 

Oh and when is your wedding?

 

Cheers.

 

Steph

[SDSteph]

Sandos Group rates June 2010

 

 

Attachment 3816

 

 

Grand Porto Real Group Rates June 2010

 

 

Attachment 3817

 

 

 

 

Group_Proposal_Playacar_-_Spiris_Wedding_June_2010[1].pdf

CONT_STEPHANIE'S_GROUP_JUNE_2010_GPR[1].doc

[cait713]

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Originally Posted by sspiris Sandos Group rates June 2010 Attachment 3816 Grand Porto Real Group Rates June 2010 Attachment 3817

Hi Sspiris-I can't open your documents on bdw-would you mind emailing them to me? I'd really appreciate it! My email is cait713@aol.com.

Thanks a bunch!

[tad515]

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Originally Posted by sspiris Hey Tracy, We love both places too. Nice to know The royal is next to the Real. I know the beaches at the Grand Porto Real (GPR) are not that nice, (have seen many pic's on trip advisor, and heard lots of erosion has occured in the 'downtown' area beaches. So the beach is my only concern with GPR. I think it is one of things that we just have to check out for ourselfs. Sandos has one of the most beautiful beaches in the PDC area, right next to the reserve. The prices are not bad for Sandos also. Did you get the group rate info? The prices are even lower. I will post them below for you. We are heading out there in August, we were going to wait til september, but I am already starting to get anziety about not having a location yet. We were planning on staying at GPR the whole time beacuse of the price (need to save all the money we can) But were weren't sure if we should just stay one night at Sandos or just go visit. Have not figured it out yet. Please let me know what you think after your visit, the more eyes and hears the better right? Thanks for sharing your info. Oh and when is your wedding? Cheers. Steph

Steph....I couldn't download your attachments either!!

We're shooting for a July 2010 wedding, either the 24th or the 31st or somewhere around there. You know, it was the beach pictures and bad reviews of the beach at the GPR that made me start looking at Sandos. I wanted to be close to downtown, but the whole reason we're doing a destination wedding is for the beach. From what I've seen, the pictures of the beach at Sandos looks just amazing!

When are you getting married? I think it's funny we're between the same 2 resorts, and for the same reasons!

[SDSteph]

Sandos Group Rates June 2010

 

• Notes:
• These Rates are exclusive for this group, per person, per night in US dollars standard room (hotel room) in “All Inclusive Plan”.
• Above rates are net non commissionable.
• The above rates include taxes and gratuities.
• The above mentioned rates, as well as the rooms are subject to availability and changes without previous notice until a Group
• Contract has been signed and 1st deposit is received. These rates are exclusive for this group, as long is it remains with at
• least 16 rooms or 32 adult persons paid.

   

  II. Complimentaries:

• Private check in with welcome tropical drinks for the group.
• Consulting and organization of Group activities by the sports and entertainment team.
• Group rate guaranteed for group anticipated arrivals or further departure dates.
• One room free per every 25 rooms paid.
• It is understood that the rates and courtesies confirmed here, are based on the initial number of rooms requested.