FAQs

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Do you need a Passport to go to Mexico?

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ABSOLUTELY, 100%, YES

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Are children allowed?

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As much as we love your little ones & will miss them, the Secrets Akumal resort is an Adults-Only (18+) property, therefore the wedding will also be an adults only affair.

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What airport should I fly into?

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Cancun International Airport (CUN) - 1 hour drive from Secrets Akumal Resort

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What is the attire for the wedding?

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Formal Attire. Men are encouraged to wear a suit & tie. Women should plan to wear an elegant dress or upscale cocktail dress.

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What should I pack for the weekend?

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This is your vacation too! Bring beach clothes, swim suits, sandals, your favorite sunglasses, hats, and don't forget your sunscreen (and Passport!). Some of the restaurants on the property have a dress code for men, requiring either a short sleeve/ long sleeve button down & pants. Reminder, Thursday night attire is Resort Tropical & Friday night Wedding events are Formal.

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Is transportation provided to and from the airport?

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Please check the Travel section of this website. If you booked through Destination Weddings, shuttles are included in your reservation and details will be provided from Sharon Fein, our travel agent, closer to your travel date. She will need to gather your flight information, to help coordinate shuttle trips with groups traveling together. If you booked directly with the Akumal website, please work with their concierge to coordinate shuttle service. Any additional questions, you can contact Sharon Fein at sfein@destinationweddings.com.

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Is Food & Drink included?

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YOU KNOW IT! This is an all-inclusive resort so all food and drinks are included in your stay as well at 24 hour room service.

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Do I need to bring cash?

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We recommend bringing a credit card and have some cash on hand. Staff on the property do appreciate cash tips, however, this is not required.

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What is the weather in Riviera Maya in October?

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Hot, hot, hot! Although October is considered rainy season in the Yucatan jungle, there is plenty of sunshine and humidity with a slight breeze in the evening.

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Do I go through customs at Cancun airport?

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Yes! During your inbound flight, you will need to fill out a customs form. You will pass through immigration, meet with an agent at the desk and get a green light or red light to proceed. A green light means "go" and red means "inspection" in which case, officials perform a quick inspection. When flying from Mexico to the United States, you will go through Customs at the airport in the United States where you land