Katrina Bruzda & Tim Bucklaew
february 22, 2024
Dreams Natura Resort & Spa
Riviera Maya, Mexico
You're Invited!
Please join Katrina & Tim as they
celebrate their wedding in Mexico!
Ceremony: february 22, 2024
dreams natura resort & spa
Rooms are blocked with special rates:
february 20-25, 2024
RSVP/Deposit Required by: august 23, 2023
Please see Booking Information in the FAQ below!
To Get A Quote Or Book Your Room:
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Read the important info below.
After you have read the FAQ, complete the reservation form at the bottom of this page.
All guests will need to complete the reservation form to get a quote.
Roommates should designate ONE person to fill out the form
(one form per room, not per person).
Room Block
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hello! Katrina & Tim have pre-reserved rooms with a special set rate for the travel window of February 20-25, 2024. Guests may extend their stay, pending availability. This resort requires a 3 night minimum for all guests.
*To get the best possible rate, we encourage you to arrive on the 20th and stay later (vs. starting your trip earlier than the Feb 20). The hotel has a rate change on the 20th and nights prior to this date are more expensive.
Deadlines
After you have discussed your travel dates with family & friends, you are ready to make a deposit! Room deposit of $150 per person is due on August 23, 2023 plus the cost of chosen insurance plan (optional). Final room payments due: November 1, 2023.
Travel Agent
The couple is working with me, Ashley Morris at Alpaca Your Bags Travel, to make this trip fun and stress free. Please read the important information below and contact me to complete your booking and join us!
The rates listed are PER PERSON and include:
- Hotel Accommodations
- All Inclusive Meal Plan - Also includes all beverages including alcohol
- Round trip shared transportation between the destination airport & your resort
- Hotel, Tax & gratuities
- All wedding events & activities
At Dreams Natura, amenities include:
- Limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options without reservations required
- Unlimited international and domestic top-shelf spirits
- Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
- Room service, Pool and beach wait service
- Mini-bar refreshed daily with soft drinks, bottled water, juices and beer
- Daily maid service
- Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment
- Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues
- No wristbands required
- All taxes and gratuities
- Enjoy free wifi throughout the resort and free calling to the US, Canada and local landlines.
Guests who upgrade to the Preferred Club section also receive:
- Preferred status, upgraded amenities and upgraded services, including:
- Personalized check-in and check-out at the Private Preferred Club Lounge
- Daily continental breakfast service in the Preferred Club lounge, afternoon hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, exquisite desserts and fine liquors in the Lounge, which is open daily from 7a-11p
- Preferred room locations, upgraded mini-bar service and bathroom amenities, bathrobes & slippers and pillow menu available upon request.
- Concierge services, a la carte menu breakfast in Oceana or Portofino restaurant
- Exclusive adults only pool with poolside snacks and swim-up bar (kindly note this is the only swim up bar on the property, guests must be booked in Preferred Club rooms to access it)
- 25 min chair massage in Dreams Spa
- 25% discount on spa treatments, limited to one per person per stay, guests 16+, restrictions apply see spa for details.
- Inclusions subject to change at the resorts discretion.
A passport BOOK is required - Passport Cards, Enhanced Drivers Licenses or SENTRI cards are not valid for air travel. If you already have a passport, please check the expiration date.
The US State Department recommends that international travelers have 6 months of validity remaining on their passport after their return trip date.
PASSPORT PROCESSING TIME is extremely delayed right now, check this site for details and *do not* wait until the last minute! https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/processing-times.html
Returning to the US: Effective June 13, 2022, the US no longer requires a negative covid test to return to the US. However, the CDC has stated that this policy will be re-addressed every 90 days or if a new covid variant requires it. If you'd like to read more about this requirement, please visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
The cost of insurance is based on your age, your state of residency and the total cost of your trip. Due to this, travel insurance prices will be quoted for each individual guest.
Without insurance, there are no refunds should your plans change
Without insurance, you will also not have any medical coverage for mishaps or catastrophic events.
Your US health insurance will likely not work outside of the United States; please read the FAQ below for more detail.
Insurance Plans & Cost Estimator Tool
TO ESTIMATE YOUR INSURANCE COSTS and review the various plan options CLICK HERE
There are no set requirements for payments, as long as final payments are made by the deadline. Final payments are due on November 1, 2023
The closest airport is Cancun International Airport (CUN). Transportation is only included from this airport. Dreams is approximately 30 minutes from of the airport. Included transportation is "shared" transportation, which is a shuttle that may make stops at other resorts. An upgrade to a private non-stop vehicle is available upon request, see booking form for details.
If you book your own air, please forward your air confirmation email to me no later than December 3, 2023. This is how we schedule your transportation pick up at your destination. Guests who do not submit their air information by the deadline will forfeit their included transfers.
If you would like assistance with air, we are happy to help! There is a $50 ticketing fee included in all of our air quotes.
Reservation forms should be one per ROOM, not one per person. When I get your form, I will email both of you and explain next steps.
If you and your roommate live at different addresses, please make sure to include the second passenger's contact info. This can go in the notes field.
Please include your requested dates in your reservation form and I will confirm availability! Note: rates outside the room block dates may differ from our group rates quoted here.
- The couple has signed a contract with the resort and has committed to a minimum number of rooms
- Only rooms booked with Alpaca Your Bags Travel count toward this contract
- The resort has a 3 night minimum stay requirement, but you are welcome to come earlier or stay later!
- We have reserved several different room types for you to choose from. Descriptions follow this FAQ
The group kindly asks that you book your hotel within our designated group contract here at Alpaca Your Bags Travel.
There are several reasons why you should honor the group's wishes and book the hotel portion with the group:
- The group has worked with me to negotiate a contract for the ENTIRE group. This includes a special set rate and included transportation.
- Groups are given priority status at the resort, so you might miss out on some VIP treatment.
- Groups are given priority room assignments, so if you book directly, you're likely getting a room that couldn't be sold to a group. It will be leftover inventory, probably in a undesirable location away from everyone else.
- Groups are given priority in terms of an oversold situation. If the hotel over sells, your group is protected but his reservation is not. You could be walked to another location.
- Will not get the group rates
- Will have to pay up front vs. over time.
- Will not receive any pre-departure, trip support or post-trip support from me.
- Unfortunately I cannot assist with travel arrangements made outside of the group, nor can I assist in the event of an emergency.
- Will be required to pay a day pass on property to attend wedding events. Note: Day pass sales are extremely limited due to covid occupancy restrictions.
Note: Due to the nature of my job, I am frequently on the phone with travel suppliers. Email is often the fastest and best way to reach me.
Kindly note my business hours of 9a-5p central time, M-Thursday and 9a-3p central time on Fridays. I am available outside business hours by appointment.
Resort Information
Located 10 minutes away from Cancun International Airport, this family-friendly beachfront resort offers guests an Unlimited-Luxury® vacation, where everything is included: 24-hour access to unlimited food and beverage options, à la carte dining with no reservations, endless activities for all ages and more. Rooms and suites feature comforts including a private balcony or terrace and a fully stocked mini bar. At Dreams Natura by AMR Collection, guests will enjoy the benefits of Unlimited-Luxury® where everything is included, and no wristband or gratuities are required , 9 restaurants and 6 bar options which include non-alcoholic bars for teens are available so everyone in the family will be satisfied with options including kid-friendly menus, buffets, international à la carte restaurants, grilled snacks, a café and an ice cream parlor. For those looking for a relaxing, upgraded experience, Preferred Club provides exclusive access to a lounge. There are endless exciting daytime activities like a water park and Rollglider ride, one main pool, a lazy river, a splash pool for children, Explorer's Club for Kids, Core Zone Teens Club and the Now Spa by Pevonia®.
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Room Block Information
We have blocked rooms in both the main resort area, as well as the "Preferred Club" section.
Additional room types are available and can be added to the room block by request.
If you’re interested in a different room type, please explain in the “notes” field of your form.
The couple has blocked the most popular room types, listed below.
Junior Suite
Tropical View
533 sq ft, available in your choice of 1 King or 2 Double beds. Spacious bathroom, private furnished balcony or terrace. Maximum occupancy of4 guests with a maximum of 3 adults. "Run of house" view, meaning this may face a mangrove area or the neighboring resort.
available as 1 king or 2 double beds
Junior Suite Tropical View
Package Pricing, 2 adults, includes shared transportation
3 nights: $771 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
4 nights: $1,011 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
5 nights: $1,251 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
6 nights: $1,491 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
Rates are PER PERSON and include hotel plus shared round-trip transportation from CUN airport. Upgrades to nonstop transportation available upon request.
Child rates (ages 3-12) available and valid with 2 paying adults in the same room.
Above rates do NOT include airfare or insurance; this can be quoted upon request
From the FAQ above: *To get the best possible rate, we encourage you to arrive on the 20th and stay later (vs. starting your trip earlier than the Feb 20). The hotel has a rate change on the 20th and nights prior to this date are more expensive.
Junior Suite
Ocean View
533 sq ft, available in your choice of 1 King or 2 Double beds. Spacious bathroom, private furnished balcony or terrace. Maximum occupancy of4 guests with a maximum of 3 adults. "Ocean View" in resort language means this resort can have any view of the ocean, even an obstructed or partial view.
AVAILABLE AS 1 KING OR 2 DOUBLE BEDS
Junior Suite Ocean View
Package Pricing, 2 adults, includes shared transportation
3 nights: $879 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
4 nights: $1,156 er person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
5 nights: $1,432 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
6 nights: $1,708 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
Rates are PER PERSON and include hotel plus shared round-trip transportation from CUN airport. Upgrades to nonstop transportation available upon request.
Child rates (ages 3-12) available and valid with 2 paying adults in the same room.
Above rates do NOT include airfare or insurance; this can be quoted upon request
From the FAQ above: *To get the best possible rate, we encourage you to arrive on the 20th and stay later (vs. starting your trip earlier than the Feb 20). The hotel has a rate change on the 20th and nights prior to this date are more expensive.
Preferred Club
Junior Suite Ocean View
Located in the Preferred Club buildings, these rooms are 533 sq ft, available in your choice of 1 King or 2 Double beds. Spacious bathroom, private furnished balcony or terrace. Maximum occupancy of4 guests with a maximum of 3 adults. "Ocean View" in resort language means this resort can have any view of the ocean, even an obstructed or partial view.
AVAILABLE AS 1 KING OR 2 DOUBLE BEDS
Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View
Package Pricing, 2 adults, includes shared transportation
3 nights: $1,024 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
4 nights: $1,348 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
5 nights: $1,673 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
6 nights: $1,997 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
Rates are PER PERSON and include hotel plus shared round-trip transportation from CUN airport. Upgrades to nonstop transportation available upon request. Child rates (ages 3-12) available and valid with 2 paying adults in the same room.
Above rates do NOT include airfare or insurance; this can be quoted upon request. From the FAQ above: *To get the best possible rate, we encourage you to arrive on the 20th and stay later (vs. starting your trip earlier than the Feb 20). The hotel has a rate change on the 20th and nights prior to this date are more expensive.
Preferred Club benefits include:
- upgrade to the preferred club "club level" rooms and receive the following benefits:
- rooms in premium locations
- PERSONALIZED CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT IN PREFERRED CLUB LOUNGE
- personal concierge service
- access to exclusive preferred club beach area and adult only pool with swim up bar
- upgraded mini- bar and bath amenities in room
- pillow menu on request
- access to preferred club lounge with afternoon hot & cold hors d'oeuvres, desserts and fine liquors
- access to a la carte breakfast ootion in 2 restaurants
Preferred Club
Junior Suite Swim Out
Located in the Preferred Club buildings, these rooms are 533 sq ft, available in your choice of 1 King or 2 Double beds. Spacious bathroom, private furnished balcony or terrace.
Max occupancy of 3 guests with a maximum of 3 adults. Children under 13 may not be booked in Swim Out rooms.
AVAILABLE AS 1 KING OR 2 DOUBLE BEDS
Preferred Club benefits include:
- UPGRADE TO THE PREFERRED CLUB "CLUB LEVEL" ROOMS AND RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
- ROOMS IN PREMIUM LOCATIONS
- PERSONALIZED CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT IN PREFERRED CLUB LOUNGE
- PERSONAL CONCIERGE SERVICE
- ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE PREFERRED CLUB BEACH AREA AND ADULT ONLY POOL WITH SWIM UP BAR
- UPGRADED MINI- BAR AND BATH AMENITIES IN ROOM
- PILLOW MENU ON REQUEST
- ACCESS TO PREFERRED CLUB LOUNGE WITH AFTERNOON HOT & COLD HORS D'OEUVRES, DESSERTS AND FINE LIQUORS
- ACCESS TO A LA CARTE BREAKFAST OOTION IN 2 RESTAURANTs
Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim Out
Package Pricing, 2 adults, includes shared transportation
3 nights: $1,130 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
4 nights: $1,490 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
5 nights: $1,851 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
6 nights: $2,211 per person (double occupancy, 2 adults)
Rates are PER PERSON and include hotel plus shared round-trip transportation from CUN airport. Upgrades to nonstop transportation available upon request. Child rates (ages 3-12) available and valid with 2 paying adults in the same room.
Above rates do NOT include airfare or insurance; this can be quoted upon request From the FAQ above: *To get the best possible rate, we encourage you to arrive on the 20th and stay later (vs. starting your trip earlier than the Feb 20). The hotel has a rate change on the 20th and nights prior to this date are more expensive.
Guest Reservation Form
To get a quote OR book your room:
All guests will need to complete the reservation form to get a quote.
Roommates should designate ONE person to fill out the form
(one form per room, not per person).
To limit multiple quotes, please discuss your travel dates with important friends & family members before submitting a reservation form.
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Gather Your Info:
We will need the full passport name & DOB for everyone in your room. Still waiting for your passport? That's OK! Just use the name you used on your application.
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Completely Fill Out The Form:
Select the Number of Passengers and the form will dynamically create spaces for everyone in your group. Fields marked with an asterix * are REQUIRED..
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Submit!
Once we get it, we will review & send an invoice for you to review & approve. Kindly note our business hours, 9a-5p CT Mon-Thurs and 9a-3p CT on Friday. Look for an email from Ashley Morris or Mandie Rado.
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Before you submit, do any of these scenarios apply to you?
Returning to the USA: Effective June 2022, the US no long requires a COVID test to return to the US. However, the CDC has indicated that this decision will be re-evaluated every 90 days with new variants or cases. For the latest information, visit https://alpacayourbags.com/covidtravel/ or https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
As of July 2021, Passport processing times are extremely delayed due to increased travel demand. To check current processing times, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/processing-times.html
If you have additional questions, please contact me.
Please confirm the daily charge limit with your bank prior to submitting a large debit card payment. If you attempt to charge over your daily limit, your card will be declined. Note: Debit Cards are NOT recommended for international travel. Ask me for more details.
Travel Insurance and Pregnancy: Please read the coverage info carefully. In many policies, pregnancy is considered a pre-existing condition and is not a covered cancellation reason. In this case, you may want to consider "Cancel for Any Reason" coverage, an optional upgrade.
Please refer to this website for more information and sample letters: http://www.globetrektravel.com/minortravelforms.pdf
Alpaca Your Bags Travel is not responsible for lack of compliance to provide proper documentation to airport authorities. It is the responsibility of the traveler & the traveler’s parents/guardians to provide proper documentation to airport authorities.
A DUI/DWI is a felony in Canada and entrance to non-residents is tightly controlled. Please contact your attorney to learn more.
Reservation Form
If you have questions about the form, please email me at: ashley@alpacayourbags.com
Hi! I’m Ashley Morris; I’m the owner of Alpaca Your Bags Travel. Our name might be funny, but our service isn’t. As we enter our 8th year in business, I’m honored to help wedding couples, families and groups across the U.S. to make their travel dreams a reality. If you’re a Destination Wedding guest, you’re probably thinking, “Who is this person and how did my friend find her?”
Here are a few fun facts about me:
I started Alpaca Your Bags after spending 15 years in corporate marketing and advertising. Before travel, I worked in retail marketing at Target and Kohl’s as well as advertising agencies in New York City. Alpaca was born in my apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan
I am a former Destination Wedding bride myself! My husband Matt and I dragged 65 of our closest friends and family to Bavaro Beach, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Matt is active duty USAF; we are currently in Warrensburg, MO - just south of the Kansas City area.
I work with couples all over the world and have clients in nearly every US state. In 2021, we will book & service over $1.5 million of travel for wedding groups, honeymoons, family reunions, vacations and more.
If you’re planning another vacation, I’d love to help you! Message me for more details on how we can work together.
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