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Other important information
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Covid concerns
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At the time this was written, there is currently no COVID-19 test needed to go to the Dominican Republic or to re-enter the USA. There may be an electronic document to fill out in advance of arrival, etc. which will be on your travel documents when the time comes. Also at the time this was written, you are not required to be vaccinated to enter the Dominican Republic.
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Cost and Dates?
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When you speak with Michelle, she can tell you what flights look like. You can travel any day you wish, and stay as long as you like, as long as you are there at least 3 nights over the week that we will be there. These are details to be worked out with our Travel Agent – Michelle. Please, please, please ask Michelle all travel related questions (not us), as she’s the expert, and that’s why we’re going through her.
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Examples of current rates - all based on 2 people to a room and showing total for the room *You can fly from any major city, we just used Chicago for a starting point*
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Rooms can sleep anywhere from 1-4 people, and rates are different for all of those options. Please ask Michelle. These are ONLY QUOTES. Rates are not guaranteed until purchased. *Room types are listed in the quotes. Insurance not included yet. Group discount reflected in these quotes already.* Chicago to Punta Cana 5 nights (12/13-18) United Airlines/coach/non-stop Jr Suite Tropical View King $3238.19 total Chicago to Punta Cana 7 nights (12/12-19) United Airlines/coach/non-stop Jr Suite Tropical View King $3269.50 total Chicago to Punta Cana 7 nights (12/12-19) Same flights – Alt. room: Preferred Club Jr Suite Partial Ocean $3721.04 total Chicago to Punta Cana 7 nights (12/12-19) Same flights – Alt. room: Preferred Club Jr Suite Ocean View $3954.41 total As an example – here’s the current difference in price for the last room shown above, but from Madison instead: Madison to Punta Cana 7 nights (12/12-19) United Airlines/1 stop/change Pref. Club Jr Suite Ocean View $4681.39 total
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Once booked and Park and Fly
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Once you are booked, if you make any voluntary changes at all, you will be subject to a $35 per person change fee from Michelle each time you make changes. Burkhalter Travel can also book you a “Park & Fly” hotel if need be after the initial resort booking is done. These are properties located near the airport of your choice, where you spend the night before or after your trip, and park your car the whole time you’re gone. They usually all provide a 24 hour shuttle service to/from the airport.
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When to book?
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We recommend you get yourself booked as soon as you know you can go. Get the travel insurance Michelle offers, because you can cancel for any reason up to the day of travel. She can explain the terms to you when you book if you have questions. Also, make sure you have a passport good for at least 7 months past your date of travel. At the time this was written, new and renewed passports were taking between 6-12 weeks to get back.
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Do I need a mask?
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We’ve heard some resorts are making people wear masks at buffets or on shuttles so be prepared just in case! Also have one available at the airport too, you never know!