Friday, June 23, 2006

The Day is Drawing Near!


Lots of Response Cards are rolling in, we are taking care of details with the wedding coordinators at the hotel now, and the wedding seems just around the corner!

I won't give away all the details and spoil the fun, but I think everything is going to be FANTASTIC! There are lots of little things to remember, but I think (hope) we haven't forgotten a thing.

We are just now considering music choices, wedding band choices for Rob, and still need to find some pretty shoes for Kate. It is time to purchase wedding favors as we have a pretty good grasp on a final head-count, and are only waiting for one legal document to arrive (all of the rest we have in hand--miracle of all miracles--as the legal documentation required for our marriage to be legal both here and in Mexico is somewhat daunting!)

I hope all of you are looking forward to some R and R on the beautiful beach, as we are so looking forward to seeing those of you who can make it there with us!

Saturday, June 03, 2006

Hotel Details

I have had a couple of questions regarding what is and is not included in the rooms/amenities at the hotels, and so have done my best to compile a (reliable) list of features and amenities from officially Iberostar sanctioned websites. It appears there is an "internet corner" at each of the hotels, but I can't find an official site that says wireless internet is available at either hotel. I will see if I can find out more about this possibility. An internet corner usually means you pay to use the hotel's computers (there will usually be a counter/desk area with 4-8 of them) by time interval (charge of anywhere from $2-$8 for 15 minute increments.) I'll keep looking/asking for more info on internet options for those of us tied to our laptops.

Paraiso Lindo:Lindo Pool
This luxuriously elegant hotel combines spectacular design elements with the natural beauty of its Caribbean surroundings. The 448 guestrooms and junior suites are situated in three-story buildings, surrounding a central patio. The spacious rooms have an elegant decor with great attention to detail.


Guest Rooms: Lindo Room
Spacious, inviting, and tastefully decorated
Balconies/terraces in all rooms
Air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Complimentary mini-bar
Ample marble bathrooms
Hair dryers
Magnified lighted mirrors
Color satellite TVs
Coffee makers
Direct dial phones
Built-in safe for your valuables

Included Amenities:Lindo Cigar Room
The All Inclusive package at the resort includes all meals, entertainment and other activities. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the buffet-style restaurants or one of the many specialty restaurants, which serve a variety of cuisines including Italian, Chinese, Gourmet, Steak House Fondue, and Cajun. With the "dine-around" option, guests also have access to most of the restaurants and bars at the neighboring hotels. The hotel even offers guests a choice of bars with a cigar bar, lobby bar, theater bar, swim-up bar and ice cream parlor!

Lindo Lazy River
All bars and beverages: unlimited international and domestic cocktails, beers and soft drinks

Full dining exchange privileges at over 12 restaurants and 14 bars in all 3 Iberostar resorts

Daily and nightly entertainment, shows, activities and access to our fantastic disco

Lindo Dining
Concierge service and complimentary mini-bar in every room

24-hour room service

All taxes & gratuities



Paraiso Maya: Maya Pool
All suites hotel, nestled amid lush gardens, the accommodations at Iberostar Paraiso Maya are situated in quaint buildings designed to replicate a charming Mexican village, complete with a courtyard. The design creates the feel of a small inn with all the amenities and luxuries of a big resort. Each of the 432 elegant suites offer the following:

Guest Rooms: Maya Room
1 king or 2 double beds
Concierge service
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Cable/Satellite TV
DVD player
In-room safe
Iron
Clock
Balcony/Terrace Maya Hammock
Full bathroom with bathtub
Hairdryer
Lighted cosmetic mirror
Complimentary Mini-bar
Coffee/tea maker
Direct dial phone
Dance lessons
Max occ 4 up to 3 adults

Included Amenities:
Round trip flight, transport to and from hotel and accommodation
24-hour room serviceMaya Dining
Sailing, Catamarans
Windsurfing
Waterpolo
Volleyball
Language lessons: Spanish
3 meals daily plus snacks:
(Dining Rooms include Gourmet, Japanese (tepanyaki), Steak house, Mexican, Seafood specialty Dining, Grill and Snack Bar (casual poolside restaurant serving lunch, snacks and grilled items anytime during the day), International Buffet Restaurant (serving breakfast and lunch only.) For dinner please wear formal clothing (long trousers for gentlemen.)
All drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic (International brands, International beer, House Wine, 24 hours)Maya dining
Kayaking
Tennis
Archery
Dance lessons
Evening entertainment

Thursday, June 01, 2006

Check your Mailbox!

The invitations were hand-delivered to the post office Tuesday, so yours should be arriving any day now! One more thing to check off the list, and I'm excited to hear what everyone thinks of them (Heather original custom designs!)