Although meals and drinks are included, you may also want to enjoy optional on-site purchases in the gift shop or off-site tours and purchases. You should bring a major credit card for these purchases. Major credit cards (VISA®, MasterCard® and American Express®) are widely accepted in hotels, better restaurants, and major stores.
PRO TIP: Before you travel, call the 800 number on the back of your credit card and tell them where you are going and the dates you will be gone. This will protect you from card declines due to suspected fraud.
The official currency in circulation and medium of exchange in Punta Cana is the Dominican Peso. Currently, 1 US Dollar is equal to approximately 61.97 Dominican Pesos*. US dollars are widely excepted in hotels, better restaurants, and major stores; however, consider taking small bills, as it may be difficult to "break a $20".
*subject to change at anytime without notice
Electricity in the Hotel runs on the same 60-cycle, 120 volt electrical system in the US, so an adapter will not be needed. All rooms furnish a hair blow dryer for your convenience.
Think resort casual by day, resort elegant by night. While the sun is up, tank tops, swimsuits, short-sleeved shirts, sundresses and shorts. As the sun sets and you set out to enjoy the evening, proper attire is required. Casual wear is perfect (think elegant dress shorts) except for restaurants that require full-length pants and collared shirts. Please see your Welcome Booklet for dress codes for each restaurant.
PRO TIP: Pack lightly; one suitcase with a carry-on is ideal
Punta Cana is in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone (UTC -4) and does not observe Daylight Savings Time. When it's 12:00pm AST in Punta Cana it will be 10:00am CST in Wisconsin.
The weather in Punta Cana during the month of February is typically warm and dry. Temperatures on average reach highs in the 80's(°F) during the day with lows in the 70's (°F) at night.
IN PUNTA CANA
Check in time is 3:00pm. Every effort will be made to have your rooms ready upon your arrival, however, it cannot be guaranteed. The hotel will set up and maintain an incidental account for any miscellaneous charges you authorize that are not part of your included trip package. To open your account, please present a major credit card at check-in.
Pre-tipped bellmen will deliver your baggage directly to your rooms when they are ready.
Jr. Suite partial ocean view rooms include: Private furnished balcony or terrace, A/C, telephone, TV with HD-DTT, 24-hour room and concierge services, daily refreshed mini bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water and beer, in-room safe, alarm clock, coffee, hair dryer, robes and slippers, and rain shower.
Also included at the hotel:
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Full breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks each day
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Unlimited access to gourmet à la carte dining options, without reservations required
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Unlimited international and domestic top-shelf spirits
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Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
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Pool and beach wait service
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Daily maid service
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Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment
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Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues
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No wristbands required
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort property and in your hotel room.
The resort has a gift shop with souvenirs and sundries available for purchase.
Tipping is included on each item mentioned in your trip inclusions. Additional gratuities are at the discretion of the individual. For those instances which you've requested personal services, a customary gesture of a gratuity is always appreciated.
RESORT INFO
Your trip package includes: round-trip airfare between various gateway cities and destination airport, airport meet & greet, round-trip transfers between destination airport and resort (group arrival/departure days only), resort accommodations for five (5) nights at Secrets Tides Punta Cana with Jr. Suite partial ocean view room, bellmen & housekeeping gratuities, all-inclusive food & beverage package, arrival evening cocktail reception, and post-departure travel insurance.
Items such as airline baggage fees, pay-for airline seats, meals & drinks outside the all-inclusive food & beverage package, optional tours, telephone calls, gift shop purchases, spa services, golf, laundry & dry cleaning services, and any other items not specifically mentioned as included as part of your trip package will be at your own expense.
TRAVELEX TRAVEL INSURANCE
For your convenience, Skyline Champion has purchased 360° Group POST-DEPARTURE travel protection plan, provided by Travelex Insurance Services, on your behalf. This plan includes coverage for trip interruption (Return Air Only coverage up to $1,000), travel delay, baggage & personal effects, baggage delay, emergency medical expenses, emergency medical evacuation and accidental death & dismemberment.
Insurance coverages underwritten by Zurich American Insurance Company, a New York-domiciled company with its principal place of business at 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196 (NAIC # 16535). The terms and conditions of the policy described in this brief summary are governed by the individual policy document that contains the complete terms. In the event of any discrepancy between the information in this brief summary and the policy, the policy document shall govern. This is intended as a general description of certain types of insurance available to qualified customers, provided solely for informational purposes. Policy Form Series #U-TIIV-100-A CW, #U-TIIN-100/110-A CW, #U-TIGV-100-A CW, #U-TIGV-100-A CW; in DC #U-TIIV-100-A DC & #U-TIGV-100-A DC; in IN #U-TIIN-100/110-A IN & U-TIGV-100-A IN; in KS U-TIIN-110-A KS; in MN #U-TIIV-100-B MN & #U-TIGV 100-B MN; in MO U-TIIN-110-A MO; in MT #U-TIIN-100/110 MT & U-TIGV-100-A CW; in NH # U-TIIV-100-A NH; #U-TIIV-101-B NY, #U-TIIN-100 NY; in OR #U-TIIV-100-A OR; in VA #U-TIIV100-A VA and #U-TIGV-100-A VA; in VT #U-TIIN-100/110-A VT. GRPBRO4 SR 051624 V2. https://policy.travelexinsurance.com/GCZ-1023
Round-trip transfers between your destination airport & resort hotel are included in your trip package. Please refer to the Welcome Booklet included in your travel documents for further details on locating your transfers once you've arrived at your destination airport.
TRIP DETAILS
Select REGISTER FOR TRIP at the top of page. As questions on the form are specific to you and your guest (if applicable), we ask that you sign up for the trip through this group website. We cannot accept emails as a form of registering.
**SPECIAL NOTE** Please provide your full name (suffixes ARE NOT necessary), date of birth, and gender as it appears on your passport. This legal information will be used to book your flights and MUST MATCH the information on your passport exactly or you may be denied boarding your flight.
Your flights will be booked using the legal information provided on your registration form. A flight itinerary will then be sent to you (approximately 30 days prior to departure in your travel documents) and will include your airline reservation confirmation #.
With your confirmation # you can look up your airline reservation, online or on the app, and do things like - review seat assignments, upgrade for more leg room (at your own expense), enter any traveler #s, check in for your flight(s) up to 24 hours prior to departure, pay for checked baggage, and more*.
* not available on all flights
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A VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED when traveling to Dominican Republic, along with one (1) blank page for entry stamp.
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All passports MUST BE VALID FOR 6 MONTHS PAST YOUR ARRIVAL DATE into the Domincan Republic*
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AN ELECTRONIC CUSTOMS DECLARATION FORM (E-TICKET) IS REQUIRED and must be completed prior to arrival in the Dominican Republic. More information about the Electronic Customs Declaration Form will be included with your travel documents.
* As indicated on your passport, if your passport expires within six (6) months of your date of departure you may be denied entry into some countries. Each country comprises their own entry requirements which can change at anytime without notice. Therefore, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND renewing your passport if set to expire within 6 months past the trip dates. It is the responsibility of every guest to understand the entry requirements of each country they visit. For the most up-to-date information on entry & passport validity requirements for your destination, please go to www.travel.state.gov.
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A trip emailer will be sent to the address provided on your registration form at approximately 45, 30, and 7 days prior to departure. These emails are designed to provide you with the most up-to-date information about the trip and contain helpful reminders, useful links, and general trip information needed to know before you go.
Travel documents will be sent to the mailing address provided on your registration form approximately 30 days prior to departure. Included in your travel documents are:
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A flight itinerary
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Your airline reservation confirmation # (to look up your airline reservation)
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Custom bag tags
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Welcome Booklet (detailing the entire trip including a daily itinerary)
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Post-departure travel insurance confirmation
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Any additional pertinent trip information needed before you go
BRING ALL TRAVEL DOCUMENTS WITH YOU ON THE TRIP ALONG WITH YOUR PASSPORT.
PRO TIP: Make 2 copies of all travel documents, including your passport photo page. These copies will help you replace your originals if they are stolen or lost while traveling.
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Give a set of copies to a trusted friend or family member.
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Keep the other set of copies with you, but separate from your originals.
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Take photos of your travel documents using your mobile phone.
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BEFORE YOU GO
