You're invited to
Sarah & Scott's Wedding
At the all-inclusive
Secrets Bahia Mita
resort in Mexico on
Sunday, January 19th, 2025
Your tropical escape awaits in one of Mexico's most idyllic settings. After a warm greeting upon arrival, enjoy a paradise filled with swaying palm trees, ocean views and stunning sunsets.
Secrets Bahia Mita is a luxury all-inclusive resort for adults only where you'll be able to relax and rejuvenate while enjoying great food, fun activities and beautiful natural scenery.
NOTE: Guests travel with children have the option to stay at the family-friendly Dreams Bahia Mita resort adjacent to Secrets Bahia Mita.
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1. How do I book my room?
The wedding couple has paid a deposit to pre-reserve rooms at a locked in rate for their guests for travel Tuesday, 1/14/25 through Tuesday 1/21/25 (7 nights). You can choose to stay for fewer nights (minimum three-night stay required) or add additional nights, based on availability.
For alternate lengths of stay and/or additional room types, please contact Jodi Schlichting with EverAfter Travel for pricing and availability details: jodi@everaftertravel.org
A $200 per person non-refundable deposit is required by 8/14/24 to book your room. It is good to book your room early to ensure you get the room type you want. Final payment is due by 8/14/24.
The first step to book your room is to complete the online reservation form. Once your form is submitted, Jodi will be following up with you directly regarding next steps for booking your room (only one reservation form needs to be submitted for each room).
2. When is the deadline to book my room?
The $200 per person non-refundable deposit to book your room is required by 8/14/24. It is good to book your room early to ensure you get the room type you want. Final payment is due by 8/14/24.
3. What happens if I don't book with EverAfter Travel?
Sarah and Scott have paid a deposit to pre-reserve rooms for their group. They have signed a group contract with the resort committing to a minimum number of rooms that allows them to offer additional benefits for their guests. Only rooms booked in the room block through EverAfter Travel count towards this contract.
There are several reasons why you should honor the wedding couple's wishes and book your stay through the room block with EverAfter Travel:
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The wedding couple has worked with EverAfter Travel to negotiate a contract for the group. This includes a special set rate and includes transportation.
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Groups are given priority status at the resort, so you might miss out on some VIP treatment if you book separately.
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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 an undesirable location away from everyone else.
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Groups are given priority in terms of an oversold situation. If the resort over sells, your group is protected but an individual reservation is not and you could be "walked" or bumped to a different resort.
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You will be included in the head count for all wedding events and activities.
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The resort only counts guests who book their room in the room block towards the group benefits that the wedding couple can receive.
Guests who do not book within the group contract unfortunately:
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Will not get the group rates.
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Will have to pay up front versus over time.
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Will not receive any pre-departure trip support from EverAfter Travel.
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Unfortunately EverAfter Travel cannot assist with travel arrangements made outside of the group or assist in the event of an emergency.
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May be required by the resort to pay an event fee and/or day pass to attend wedding events.
4. How are my flights booked?
Wedding guests typically book their own flights directly with their preferred airline. The closest airport to the Dreams/Secrets Bahia Mita resort is the Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).
5. How do I get from the airport to the resort and back?
Shared round-trip airport transfers from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are included in the room rates listed further below. Once you book your flights, you can click here to submit your flight details to EverAfter Travel which will be used for coordinating your transportation from the airport to the resort and back.
6. What are the cancellation policies?
Cancellation policies apply once booked.
-Initial $200 per person deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
-The room and airport transfers become fully non-refundable as of 8/2/24.
-If individual room is cancelled by 8/14/24, no penalty will be charged (initial $200 per person deposit remains non-refundable).
-If individual room is cancelled 8/15/24 or later, there is a 100% room revenue penalty.
7. How do I purchase travel insurance?
Optional travel insurance is available and EverAfter Travel encourages travelers to consider purchasing insurance as it can not only cover things like trip delays/cancellations, but it can also provide medical coverage while you're traveling just in case something happens - this is very important because your own medical insurance typically does not include international coverage.
Here is an article called “Do I Really Need Travel Insurance?” which has a lot of helpful information:
www.everaftertravel.org/single-post/travel-insurance
You can click here to review all of the insurance option details for Allianz Travel Insurance and get a quote, if interested.
NOTE: the Supplier for your trip is Apple Leisure Group Vacations and EverAfter Travel's Agency ID is F030702.
*IMPORTANT things to keep in mind about Allianz Travel Insurance:
-You can call and speak to one of the insurance agent experts directly if you have any policy questions at 1.855.524.3687
-Insurance coverage starts the day after it is purchased
-You can only add Cancel Anytime coverage WITHIN 14 days of first deposit
-Coverage for pre-existing conditions only applies if insurance is purchased WITHIN 14 days of first deposit
-You need to update your insurance coverage immediately for any trip components added at a later date that you want covered e.g. flights
-There are several policy types to choose from and the policy price is determined by the following: the amount of insurance you need (i.e. total cost of your trip), your age(s) and the specific policy type you choose
8. Who can I contact if I have other questions?
You can contact Jodi Schlichting with EverAfter Travel with any additional questions: jodi@everaftertravel.org 612.730.5019
Due to the nature of my job, I'm frequently on the phone with travel suppliers so email is often the fastest and best way to reach me. Please note that my regular business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00-4:30 p.m. CST.
Secrets Bahia Mita
Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa, perfectly located in the exclusive area of Bahia de Banderas and Marina Cruz de Huanacaxtle on the golden sand beaches of the Banderas Bay, fuses elegant and original design by Sordo Madaleno with nature elements.
This adults-only getaway offers Unlimited-Luxury® privileges, including limitless gourmet dining and top-shelf spirits, daily activities, live entertainment and free Wi-Fi. All 278 spacious suites offer remarkable tropical, panoramic and ocean views, modern décor and refined luxury amenities including daily refreshed mini-bar and 24-hour room service. Relax at the world-class Secrets Spa, Additionally, all guests have free-flow access to the exquisite restaurants, bars and facilities at adjoining Dreams Bahia Mita. Do it all or do nothing at all at this romantic exclusive hideaway.
NOTE: We are also holding rooms at the family-friendly Dreams Bahia Mita resort next door. Guests staying at the adults-only Secrets Bahia Mita resort have full access to the family-friendly Dreams Bahia Mita resort, but not vice versa.
Highlights
-All inclusive resort: meals, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, entertainment, activities and more are included
-Located about 45 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
-Beachfront property located in Banderas Bay
-Five 18-hole professional golf courses nearby
-Less than 30 minutes from the popular beach town of Sayulita
-24-hour room service
-Complimentary WiFi
-No wristbands required
Facilities & Services
-13 dining options with Italian to Asian to French and more
-6 bars/lounges including multiple swim-up bars, a sports bar, and a music lounge
-Open theatre
-Infinity pool and rooftop pool with breathtaking views of the ocean
-Moon Deck with firepits
-*Secrets Spa with treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, hydrotherapy circuit, and a beauty salon
-Fitness center with free weights, treadmills, stationary bikes, stairmaster, and spinning
-Gift shop available on property
-Elevators in each building
-*Candlelight dinners on the beach
-*Laundry and dry cleaning service
-*Currency exchange
*additional fees may apply
Activities & Entertainment
-Daily activities and entertainment including theme nights and live shows
-Kayaking
-Paddle boarding
-Water aerobics
-Water polo
-Beach volleyball
-Pool volleyball
-Soccer
-Board games
-Golf range
-Yoga
-Spinning
-Aerobics lessons
-Walking beach tour
-*Surf lessons
-Boogie boarding
-*Golf nearby
*additional fees may apply
Accommodations
All rooms offer the following amenities:
-King bed or two queen beds
-Minibar with juice, soda, bottled water, and domestic beer
-Furnished balcony or terrace
-Air conditioning
-Ceiling fan
-26-inch flat screen TV with satellite cable
-Coffee and tea maker
-Maid service
-All rooms are non-smoking
-In-room safe
-Hair dryer
-Vanity mirror
-Alarm clock
-Bathrobes and slippers
-Iron and ironing board
-Work table with phone extension and free internet access
-24-hour room service
-Secrets box for room service delivery
Preferred Club rooms offer the following additional amenities:
-Exclusive access to the Preferred Club rooftop area with infinity pools and Sky Bar (can also order lunch with wait staff)
-Personalized check-in and check-out experience
-Concierge service
-Preferred Club rooms in premium locations
-Upgraded minibar and bath amenities
-Pillow menu
-Exclusive access to private Preferred Club lounge
-Daily continental breakfast service, afternoon hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, desserts and liquors in the lounge
Resort Map
Room Rates
The following room types are included in the wedding group room block. A certain number of rooms have been held for Thursday 1/16/25 through Tuesday 1/21/25 (5 nights) and a smaller number of rooms have been held for Tuesday 1/14/25 through Tuesday 1/21/25 (7 nights), however, additional room types and alternative lengths of stay are available upon request through EverAfter Travel (based on availability). Minimum three-night stay required.
REMINDER: We are also holding rooms at the family-friendly Dreams Bahia Mita resort that is adjacent to the adults-only Secrets Bahia Mita resort.
NOTE: Rates below are per person (pp) based on the occupancy noted and include shared round-trip airport transfers from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). Flights and travel insurance are not included. Room photos are intended to be representative of the room type and do not necessarily reflect the exact room you'll be staying in.
Preferred Club Junior Suite Sun Deck
(at Secrets Bahia Mita)
-Bedding: King Bed of Two Queen Beds
-View: Ocean View (NOTE: this is not an ocean front view)
-Room size: 518 square feet
-Max occupancy: 3 adults with two queen beds, 2 adults with king bed
NOTE: These rooms have exclusive access to the sun deck area.
REMINDER: Rates below are per person (pp) based on the occupancy noted and include shared round-trip airport transfers from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). Flights and travel insurance are not included. Child rates apply when staying with two full paying adults. Room photos are intended to be representative of the room type and do not necessarily reflect the exact room you'll be staying in.
