Transfers to the resort and back...

Transfers to the resort and back...

An Air Canada Vacations or our ground representative will meet your flight and assist you with ground transportation once you have gone through immigration and customs. Please be aware that in the Customs area you are likely to be approached by people who are selling Time Share. Please proceed directly outside where your Air Canada Vacations Representatives are waiting.



Time-share sales persons can be found in most airports and can be aggressive at times. They will often offer 'free' excursions and day trips in exchange for your attendance at their 'brief' presentations. Be careful as many of these presentations turn into full day events with several associates making sales pitches to you. Please also be aware the time-share sales persons may also be found at many hotels and on the streets. If you are not interested, politely say no and walk away. Please be aware that talking to them may cause you to miss your transfer to the resort.


Private Porters will also be in most airports. These individuals will offer to take your luggage to the bus or take you to your hotel. Be warned they will expect a tip for any service. But once you clear Customs and Immigration an Air Canada Vacations Representative will be waiting for you with an air-conditioned motor coach to take you to your hotel so there is no need for this service.


Transfer For passengers having purchased a complete holiday package, the Air Canada Vacations representative will guide you to your bus or taxi for the transfer to your accommodation. Air only and land only passengers must arrange their own transfers by taxi or bus.

Excursions...How do I book tours or activities?

Excursions...How do I book tours or activities?

Please consult the Air Canada Vacations binder or bulletin board located in the lobby of your resort for a listing of all activities and tours available to you at your destination as well as a schedule of when and where you can meet with your Air Canada Vacations destination representative who will be pleased to assist you.

Vaccinations / Registering with Foreign Affairs

What about vaccinations?
Conditions can be very different in other countries. Standards of hygiene may be lower, and food and water supplies may be contaminated. This can leave travelers at higher risks for disease, and can turn your trip into an unpleasant experience - or worse. We strongly recommend making an appointment with your family doctors or with the WRHA Travel Health Clinic. A bit of advance planning will help keep you healthy and your trip worry free.


Contact info:  To contact the WRHA Travel Health Clinic, please call 940-8747 or  http://www.wrha.mb.ca/community/travel/index.php

Register your travel with Foreign Affairs

Foreign affairs offers a registration service for all Canadians traveling abroad. This service is provided so that the government officials can contact you to assist with an emergency in a foreign country, such as a natural disaster or civil unrest, or inform you of a family emergency at home. Please visit http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/sos/rocapage-en.asp to register.

Travel Insurance - One of the most important decisions

Travel Insurance...Don't leave home without it!

Here is a brief summary of the different travel insurance plans that I suggest. This is only a very brief summary, and you should read the full document as highlighted for the full details.

RBC Deluxe Travel Insurance covers your emergency medical needs; doctor visits, tests, hospitalization, etc. This plan also covers cancellation, interruption and trip delays, flight accident, travel accident, delayed baggage & personal effects and damaged baggage.

RBC Non Medical Travel Insurance covers cancellation, interruption and trip delays, flight accident, travel accident, delayed baggage & personal effects and damaged baggage. There is no medical coverage included.

Anyone over the age of 73 will be required to remit a medical questionnaire prior to booking to ensure the coverage will be permitted by RBC.
All insurance policies will be booked at the time of booking your vacation.

The cost of insurance will be processed at the time of booking.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR SPACE...

I thought I would outline the information on how to book your space and join Jen and Dean at the Barcelo Maya Beach. I would prefer if you would email your requests. Please feel free to call for information, but an email eliminates any issues like spelling mistakes in names, etc... Inside your email I need each person to tell me the following things.

1. Your full name(s) as they appear on your passport.

A copy of your passport should be faxed to my office at 1-877-554-6026.

It is essential that your passport name and your airline ticket name be identical. If you have not yet requested a passport, make sure you tell me exactly the same name that you put on your passport application. If you find later that the name you gave me is not the same as what is listed in your passport, the airline will charge you $200 or more to change the name. If the name is not changed to reflect your passport, you will be denied boarding on travel day!

2. Your full mailing address.

3. Your phone number(s) that you can be reached at.
I have to have a least one phone where you can be reached. I need this for a number of reasons. Should the resort sell out, they have the right to ask for final payment instead of waiting for the final payment date...Should the airlines change the flight times or dates...Should there be any problem with your credit card you gave me for payment...I need to be able to reach you right away!

4. Your email address where I can reach you.
I would like to have your email address so that I can send out blanket emails should any group issue arise. I will then be following up with individual phone calls but I can reach much more of you faster if I have an email address.

5. Your date of birth.
I require your date of birth for my files, and in order to process travel insurance and it is also required by the airlines.

6. Your credit card information.
I will require a valid credit card for the initial deposit, and then again for the final payment. If both payments will be made using the same credit card then I only require the one credit card number. I would like to suggest that you send me all the above information - except the credit card details - via email. I will then telephone you to collect your more person information, like credit card numbers.

Air Canada Vacations requires a non refundable deposit of $250 per person at time of booking to hold the vacation package.

Then, the final balance owing will have to be paid by September 20, 2011 to receive the early booking bonus. You can make your final payment at any time prior, but we will need final payments to be processed by Sept 20, 2011. If final payments are not made in full by Sept 20, 2011, the rates will increase by $250 per person.

After September 20, 2011 rates will be subject to change.

What about passports?

You should have a valid Canadian passport for all trips outside Canada. A passport is the only reliable and universally accepted identification document, and it proves that you have a right to return to Canada. Some countries do not require a passport for entry but do require photographic identification as well as proof of Canadian citizenship. Howevere this varies from country to country. To avoid delays and other problems that will hinder your return to Canada, Canadian citizens are strongly advised to obtain a Canadian Passport prior to initiating international travel and to use their passport at all times for international travel. Passport applications can be done online at http://www.voyage.gc.ca/ or picked up at a Canadian post office.

If you have any questions regarding the Barcelo Maya Beach itself, the pricing of rooms, the travel insurance, or anything else, please send me an email to dreamawaytravel@shaw.ca or call Angela directly at 204-223-9886. I want to make sure that your vacation is exactly what you want and expect. So gather up your information and get those emails coming in...

Package options...

If you are thinking of joining Jen & Dean, please contact us at (204) 223-9886 or via email at dreamawaytravel@shaw.ca 

Winnipeg - March 24, 2012 to March 31, 2012 - Hotel Room


Vancouver - March 24, 2012 to March 31, 2012 - Hotel Room


Calgary - March 25, 2012 to April 1, 2012 - Hotel Room


Edmonton (connecting thru Toronto) - March 24 to March 31, 2012   or a direct flight March 28 - April 4, 2012 - Hotel Room

Flights and date of travel are subject to change

**Transfers are not included & no taxes are to be charged for Land only passengers. **Junior suites are on request, call for pricing.

If you have require a package that differs than the ones above, please call me for pricing.

Air only - If you have already made land only arrangement thru another venue, don't hesitate to call for us to book your airfare.

*Booking with Dream Away Travel TPI will ensure your space within the group and to all of the applicable terms and conditions. 

Water Sports at the Barcelo Maya Beach...

Please note the information below was, to the best of our knowledge, correct at time of input. Every effort will be made to update this site as information changes. However, this information is only a guideline, is subject to change without notice we cannot be held responsible for any errors and omissions.


This resort offers the following watersports:

Boatcruises -
Duration of Cruise(s): 6 hours
Approximate Cost for Cruises: varies
Frequency of Cruise(s): DailyDeep Sea Fishing

Deep sea fishing -
Duration of Fishing Expeditition: 4 hours
Approximate Cost for Deep Sea Fishing: varies
Type of Fish: Tuna, barracuda, white and blue marlins, grouper, wahoo, red snapper, bonita, sailfish, kingfish, dolphin, amberjack etc.
Frequency of Fishing: Daily

Jetski -
Jet Ski Available on Site? Yes
Duration of Jet Ski Use: 30 minutes
Approximate Cost for Use: varies
Frequency of Use: Daily

Pedalboat -
Pedalboat Available on Site? Yes
Pedalboat Included in EP Package? No
Approximate Cost for Use: Included
Duration: 60 minutes
Frequency of Use: Daily

Sailing
Available? Yes
Sailing Available on Site? Yes
Sailing Included in EP Package? No
Approximate Cost for Sailing? Included

Hobiecats
Available? No

Snorkelling
Available on Site? Yes
Snorkelling Included in All-Inclusive Package? Yes
Snorkelling Included in EP Package? No
Snorkelling Duration: 1 hour per day only
Frequency of Use: Daily
Age Restrictions (minimum age): 18
Snorkelling Instruction Available? Yes

Waterskiing - This resort does not offer waterskiing.

Windsurfing -
Windsurfing Available on Site? Yes
Windsurfing Included in All-Inclusive Packages? Yes
Windsurfing Included in EP Packages? No
Approximate Cost for Use: Included
Duration: 60 minutes
Frequency of Use: Daily
*reservations required
Age Restrictions (minimum age): 18 / minimum skill required
Brand of Boards: High FlyNumber of Boards Available: 25
Instruction Available? Yes
Approximate Cost for Instruction: Included

Kite Boarding - This resort does not offer Kite Boarding.
Boogie Boards - This resort does not offer Boogie Boards.

Kayaking
Kayaking Available on Site? Yes
Kayaking Included in All-Inclusive Package? Yes
Kayaking Included in EP Package? No
Duration: 60 minutes
Frequency of Use: Daily
Instruction Available? No

Canoeing - This resort does not offer canoeing.

Bananaboat Rides -
This resort has bananaboat rides available.
Bananaboat Available on Site? Yes
Bananaboat Included in All-Inclusive Package? No
Bananaboat Included in EP Package? No
Approximate Cost for Use: varies

Kids Activities...

This resort offers supervised children's activities. Maximum age of child is 12. Daily supervision available from 9:00 am to 5:00pm.

There is a children's pool available.

Accommodations...


* Flat screen TV's, digital laptop sizes safety deposit boxes
* New Simon's Grand Dubai bedding offering on the best nights sleep in the Riviera
* Introduction of pampering rain showers
* iPod/mp3 docking stations available in suites
* Air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, in room safe
* Balcony or Terrace, Full bathroom, hairdryer, mini bar, coffee maker

Hotel Room· Gardenview
· 1 King or 2 double beds
· Balcony or Terrace
· Full bathroom
· Telephone with voice mail
· Air conditioning and ceiling fan
· Satellite television
· Hairdryer
· Mini bar [stocked daily with beer, soft drinks and water]
· Coffee maker [coffee included]
· In room safe, iron and ironing board
· Bathrobe & slippers for use during your stay
· Voltage 110V
· Occupancy options: 4 adults, 2 adults and 2 children, 3 adults and 1 child; Maximum occupancy of 4

Junior Suite [On Request only]· Pool view or partial oceanview
· Balcony or terrace
· 1 King or 2 double beds
· Full bathroom
· Telephone with voice mail
· Air conditioning and ceiling fan
· Satellite television
· Hairdryer
· Mini bar [stocked daily with water, beer and soft drinks]
· Coffee maker [coffee included]
· In room safe, iron and ironing board
· Bathrobe and slippers for use during your stay
· Small living area with individual sofa-bed
· Voltage 110V
· Occupancy options: 4 adults, 2 adults and 2 children, 3 adults and 1 child; Maximum occupancy of 4

Dining & Entertainment...

· 2 buffet restaurants and 5 a la carte restaurant
· 6 bars including beach bar, swim up bar
· Disco
· Room service*

Included Features...

Please note the information below was, to the best of our knowledge, correct at time of input. Every effort will be made to update this site as information changes. However, this information is only a guideline, is subject to change without notice and we cannot be held responsible for any errors and omissions.


· Roundtrip flight, transfers to/from hotel and accommodation
· 3 meals daily plus snacks
· All drinks (Domestic brands, domestic beer, house wine, 9am-2am)
· Drinks at disco
· Sailing, Sunfish Sailing, Catamarans
· Windsurfing, Kayaking, Pedal Boat
· Snorkeling, Introductory scuba diving lesson
· Tennis, volleyball, soccer, archery, exercise classes, language and dance lessons
· Daily activities and evening entertainment

BARCELO MAYA BEACH with Air Canada Vacations

Set on a 2 km stretch of pure, soft white sandy beach and brushed by crystal-clear water, this sprawling maginificent resort offers vacationers a multitude of activities.

This property has 1020 rooms in five 3 storey buildings surrounded by a completely virgin natural park. The landscaping is spectacular and there's a wide variety of dining and entertainment options.

Only 25km to Playa del Carmen, and 35km from the city of Tulum.
75km from the Cancun International Airport.

Wedding Announcement & Invitation

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to join Jennifer Elder and Dean Pattison on their wedding day, March 29, 2012.

The wedding will take place at the Barcelo Maya Beach in the Mayan Riviera.

Please take the time to read the information provided on this blog regarding the Vacation Package that Jen and Dean have chosen for their wedding day.


When you are ready to book your vacation, and become an important part of this very special day with Jen and Dean, please email Angela VanDenDriessche at dreamawaytravel@shaw.ca or call Angela directly at 1.204.223.9886.