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PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO JOIN US, PLEASE BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM NOW. THE RESORT WILL BE SOLD OUT, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OUR WEDDING DATE FALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF A HOLIDAY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, SO PLEASE BOOK NOW.

Saturday, March 19th, 2016

o 6:00PM – Ceremony at the gazebo

o 7:00PM – 11PM – Reception (dinner and dancing)!

We will also organize various events througout the week (more details to come) including excursions for those who want to be adventerous

LOCATION: PUERTO PLATA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
RESORT: RIU MERENGUE (Click here for website or Click here)
ATTIRE: BEACH WEDDING ATTIRE (HOWEVER THIS IS A PERSIAN/AFGHAN WEDDING SO SOME PEOPLE WILL BE DRESSED UP IN BLACK TIE APPERAL WHILE OTHERS WILL BE IN FORMAL BEACH ATTIRE)
TRAVEL AGENT : JORDAN FELD FROM TRAVEL ZAP (CLICK HERE)
VARIOUS LINKS
Please note the below info was taken off of various sites on the internet and put together for you (please excuse any repetition)

LIST OF SUGGESTED THINGS TO BRING (will be up soon)

RESORT REVIEWS
THEY GIVE THEMSELVES 5 STARS*****
TRIP ADVISOR GIVES THEM 4 STARS AND RATES THEM AS #14 RESORT IN ALL OF PUERTO PLATA (CLICK HERE FOR REVIEWS)

RIU MERENGUE DETAILS

THIS RESORT IS ON A COMPLEX WITH ANOTHER RESORT - THE GOOD THING ABOUT THIS RESORT IS WE CAN USE USE MOST OF THE AMENITIES IN THE OTHER RESORT AS WELL

DISCOVER THE HOTEL:
The Hotel Riu Merengue (All Inclusive 24h) is located in Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, and is surrounded by impressive views of the mountains and a lush, natural environment. This is the perfect setting for unforgettable holidays. The Resort offers all facilities you could need for relaxing holidays away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You’ll find a fresh water swimming pool, a solarium terrace, a gym and the Renova Spa wellness centre with a range of different treatments and massages as well as a sauna.

In the Dominican Republic you can find a wide range of international cuisine, but if you want to make the most of your time in this marvellous destination by sampling Dominican cuisine, delicious in both taste and colour, you can enjoy a wide variety of flavours and aromas, as Dominican dishes mainly consist of fruit and vegetables. In the buffet restaurant or themed restaurant you’ll find an endless range of dishes and recipes prepared by our chefs every day.

The hotel shares its facilities with the hotel complexes of the Hotel Riu Bachata. You’ll enjoy access to the entertainment programme and activities thanks to the acclaimed All Inclusive system. Whether you’re travelling as a family, couple or with friends, you’ll find a wide variety of activities to keep you entertained all day long.. There are areas for enjoying tennis, table tennis, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, bodyboarding, snorkelling, golf, volleyball, swimming and much more. Your children can also enjoy crafts, activities and dancing together with other kids in the RiuLand programme.

Also known as the Amber Coast, Puerto Plata is the largest city on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. Here you’ll find plenty of culture, an extensive forest, mysterious places and a history dating back to 1502. If you go on some excursions or visits in the surrounding area you’ll see cities such as Santiago, the Río Damajagu waterfalls, La Isabela National Park , one of the most important museums in the world: The Amber Museum in Puerto Plata, and the Rum factory famous for its Ron Brugal founded in 1888.

Endless woods with palm trees, turquoise water and coral beaches: all this at the Hotel Riu Merengue. Enjoy the best offers of Dominican Republic and spend some relaxing time at the hotel.

DISCOVER PUERTO PLATA WITH THESE YOUTUBE VIDEOS
Official Puerto Plata video by Go Dominican Republic
RIU All Inclusive Service video
RIU Entertainment video

AMENITIES:
998 guestrooms
On the beach
4 restaurants
4 bars/lounges
Full-service spa
Liquor dispenser in every room
2 outdoor pools
Nightclub
Casino
Fitness center
Beach sun loungers
In-room childcare
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi in public areas
WiFi in rooms (surcharge)
Fitness facilities
Sauna
Tennis on site
Aerobics on site
Basketball on site
Kayaking on site
Personal motorized watercraft on site
Parasailing on site
Playground on site
Sailing on site
Scuba diving on site
Snorkeling on site
Surfing/boogie boarding on site
Volleyball on site
Windsurfing on site

ALL INCLUSIVE MEANS:

This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes are included.
Food and beverages (including alcohol - domestic beer, wine and liquor) are included - premium alcohol is not

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Meals and beverages at companion properties

Activities and facilities/equipment
All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities
Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkeling
Surfing/boogie boarding
Windsurfing

Land activities
Fitness facilities
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games
Dancing
Language

Kids' club
Supervised activities for children between 4 and 12 years old

Entertainment
Access to onsite clubs
Onsite live performances

Not included
Motorized water sports
Scuba-diving certification
Scuba-diving excursions
Snorkeling excursions
Premium or imported alcoholic beverages
Childcare
Laundry/dry cleaning services
Wireless Internet access in rooms
Offsite tours

Geographic Location
The ClubHotel Riu Merengue is located in the beautiful Maimon Bay in the north of the island, approx. 30 min. by car from Puerto Plata. The ClubHotel Riu Merengue is the ideal starting point for a range of different excursions to the striking landscape in the area or the city of Puerto Plata.

The ClubHotel Riu Merengue is located in the RIU Resort right on the natural beach and next to the ClubHotel Riu Bachata. The inland terrain is characterized by wooded hills and mountains. “Caribbean Street” 125 m. Puerto Plata 9 km.

Beauty/Wellness
At “Caribbean Street”: At an additional charge: “Renova“ Spa with a wide variety of beauty and wellness treatments, massages and sauna. Hairdresser.

Food & Beverages
All Inclusive
Full board. Snacks and drinks 24 hours a day in the RIU Resort.

Breakfast buffet
At the “La Roca” or “Los Almendros“ restaurants from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Wholegrain products. Show cooking. At the “Macumba” or “Mangu“ poolside restaurants from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Continental breakfast/snacks.

Lunch
At the “La Roca” or “Los Almendros“ restaurants from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Buffet with hot and cold meals. Show cooking. Buffet with desserts. At the “Macumba” or “Mangu“ poolside restaurants from noon to 5:00 p.m. Buffet with pizza, pasta and salads.

Snacks
24 hours a day in the RIU Resort.

Dinner
At the “La Roca” or “Los Almendros“ restaurants from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Buffet with national and international cuisine. Show cooking. Buffet with starters and desserts. Themed buffet twice a week. Optional dinner available at theme restaurants, reservations required in advance: Italian cuisine. Grill/Steakhouse.

Kids
Cots. Highchairs. Entertainment programme for children ages 4 - 7 and 8 - 12 at “RiuLand“ kids‘ club daily. Separate children’s pool, 12 sq.m. Babysitter on request day and night, additional charge.

Pool
2 swimming pools, 300/180 sq.m. 1 swimming pool with integrated children’s section, 540 sq.m. Separate children’s pool, 12 sq.m. Sun loungers, parasols and towels free of charge.

Sport
Tennis (3 hard surface courts) with floodlights. Workout. Table tennis. Water polo. Beach volleyball. Windsurfing. Sailing. Kayaking. Bodyboarding. Snorkel gear. 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool. At “Caribbean Street”: Billiards. Gym.

At an additional charge
External providers: Scuba diving. Fishing. Jetskiing.

In the neighborhood
Golf: “Playa Dorada“ 18-hole course, putting green, driving range, tuition available 15 km. Horse riding 5 km.

Beach
The sandy beach stretches for 800 m opposite the hotel. “La Tambora” beach bar is located onsite. Water-sports are available approx. 200 m away. Sun loungers free of charge.

Entertainment
Daytime
Sports and entertainment programme for adults daily.

Evening
RIU entertainment, shows or live music every evening. “Pacha“ discotheque 6 nights a week.

24 Hours All Inclusive by Riu
All meals, snacks and domestic alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in all the hotel bars and restaurants and in the RIU Resort. Snacks and beverages 24 hours in the RIU Resort. Periodically refilled minibar and liquor dispenser. In-room safe.

Daytime programme for adults and children (ages 4 - 7 and 8 - 12) at “RiuLand” daily. RIU evening entertainment, shows or live music every night. Complimentary entrance to the casino (at ClubHotel Riu Bachata) and the “Pacha“ discotheque (drinks additional charge).

Tennis (3 hard surface courts) with food-lights. Workout. Table tennis. Water polo. Beach volleyball. Windsurfing. Sailing. Kayaking. Bodyboarding. Snorkel gear. 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool. At “Caribbean Street”: Billiards. Gym.