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Chief Rabban Carl Smith and Lady Janet 
invite you to join them on their

“Potentates Trip” in 2019
We are going to the All Inclusive Resort of “Secrets Cap Cana”
on the Caribbean Island of the Dominican Republic.
We look forward to seeing you all there.

 “The first drink is on me” 


Secrets Cap Cana Resort
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
June 6 - 10, 2019
  • The Resort
  • Service & Amenities
  • Restaurants & Bars
  • Activities for Adults
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Unlimited Luxury Amenities Include:
  • Limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options without reservations required
  • Unlimited beer, wine and international and domestic top-shelf spirits
  • Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
  • 24-hour room and concierge services
  • Pool and beach wait service
  • Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water 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 included
  • Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free international calling to the US, Canada and local landlines with Unlimited Connectivity
Bars
Barracuda, Pool and beach bar offering signature cocktails. Open 10:00am-6:00pm  
Manatees, Relax with a refreshing cocktail at this swim-up pool bar. 10:00am-5:00pm  
Rendezvous, Lobby bar featuring chic furniture for lounging with a refreshing cocktails. Open 10:00am-12:00am  
Show Time, Sip your favorite cocktail while enjoying the night time entertainment. Open 9:00pm-10:30pm  
Sugar Reef, Beach bar serving your favorite tropical cocktails.  Open 10:00am-10:00pm  
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Restaurants
Market Cafe, A buffet-style restaurant serving a variety of local and international cuisine.
Breakfast 7:00am-11:00am; Lunch 12:30 pm-3:30pm; Dinner 6:00pm-10:30pm  


Seaside Grill, A la carte grilled specialties poolside.
Breakfast and Lunch served for Preferred Club guests only. Lunch 12:00pm-5:00pm; Dinner 6:00pm-10:30pm  


Desires Music Lounge, Contemporary music lounge featuring flat screen televisions, dance floor and a DJ.
Open 10:00pm- 1:00am  


Bordeaux, A menu serving a variety of gourmet a la carte French specialties.
Dinner 6:00pm-10:30pm  
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El Patio, Mexican cuisine, served a la carte.
Dinner 6:00pm- 10:30pm  


Himitsu, Specializing in a fusion of Pan-Asian a la carte specialties.
Dinner 6:00pm-10:30pm
 

Oceana, Fresh seafood delights presented in a quiet and romantic seaside setting.
Breakfast 07:00am-10:30am for Preferred Club guests; Dinner 6:00pm-10:30pm
 

Portofino, Delectable Italian cuisine, served a la carte.
Dinner 6:00pm-10:30pm
 

Rosewater, Preferred Club guests enjoy gourmet a la carte International cuisine in an elegant atmosphere.
Breakfast 7:00am-10:30am; Lunch 12:00pm-4:00pm  
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Dress Code
​Casual Elegance: Sneakers/ tennis shoes or dress shoes, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.
Casual: Bermudas (long shorts or capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes or sandals. No sleeveless shirts for men. Women must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up.

Sip, Savor & See Dining Experience
​As part of the privileges of Unlimited-Luxury, guests of Secrets Cap Cana will have the chance to Sip, Savor & See at all Secrets, Breathless, Dreams and Now Resorts & Spas in the region. Enjoy dinner and live entertainment at neighboring resorts including sipping complimentary cocktails, savoring delicious cuisine at the restaurant of your choice and the opportunity to see that evening's entertainment.  
The Sip, Savor & See Dining Experience is only good for dinner. This is not a day pass. Guests must make arrangements through the resort concierge by 3:00pm. Guests may choose to dine at any of the restaurants that are serving dinner. Guests are responsible for cost of transportation to and from the resort. A maximum of 4 people are allowed per seating. Special restrictions may apply for Christmas and New Year's Eve dinners and special events. Guests can utilize the facilities at the resort they are visiting from 6:00pm to 1:00 am, including bars and theater.  
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In the exquisite community of Cap Cana, there are endless amounts of extraordinary things to do. From the deep sea fishing area renowned for billfish and the compelling championship golf courses to the eco-parks and adventure tours, your vacation will be far from ordinary. Choose the activity that suits you and enjoy!

 Indoor/ Outdoor Activities
  • Beach volleyball
  • Pool tables
  • Aerobics
  • Dance classes
  • Spanish classes
  • Big screen movies on the beach
 Water Sports
  • Water aerobics
  • Non-motorized water sports
  • Introductory scuba lesson in the pool
  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Kayaks
  • Fishing*
  • Snorkeling
  • Hobie cats
  • Eco-parks*
  • Adventure tours*
Entertainment
  • Indoor theatre featuring live shows and nightly entertainment
  • Nightly outdoor entertainment
  • Weekly cocktail reception with executive team
  • Theme nights weekly by the theater (pool and beach if the weather permitting)

If you are interested in private or small group Excursions... I highly suggest
(I have used them myself, in Cuba, for a small group of 5... and they were great!)
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Nearby Golf Courses
Punta Espada Golf Club
Punta Espada is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design Golf Course in Cap Cana, it is the very first golf course and it is already listed among the world’s finest, with the renowned GolfWeek ranking it as the best golf course in the Caribbean and Mexico. Eight holes play along and over the sea. From all points of Punta Espada, golfers are blessed with extraordinary views of the Caribbean, where the sea contrasts against the emerald fairways and the perfect greens. 

Punta Blanca Golf
The Punta Blanca golf course is an inland course built in the Punta Blanca residential development in Bavaro. Designed by Nick Price, it is built around natural wetlands and features wide fairways with large waste bunkers. Many of the holes require carries over wetland areas.

Cocotal Golf & Country
Settled on what once was a coconut plantation, the six-time Spanish Champion, Jose “Pepe” Gancedo, designed two courses. Their trademark features are strategically-placed trees, bunkers, mounds and gently rolling terrain with well-defined fairways and greens.
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Other golf courses...
18-hole golf course “La Cana” located 25 minutes from the hotel
18-hole golf course “Catalonia Caribe Golf Club” and 9-hole course “Catalonia Cabeza de Toro” located 5 minutes from the hotel
Additional costs apply. ​
 Fitness Center
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Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
​Our fitness center, spanning nearly 2,110 sq. ft., is fully-equipped with:
  • Treadmills
  • Free weights
  • Elliptical machines
Note:
  • The resorts professional performer shows will change throughout the year. Entertainment programs could change without notice.
  • (*) Additional costs may apply
  • The use of drones or artifacts that fly or float in or on the premises of AMResorts hotels is strictly forbidden, except for those that have written authorization from the General Management of the hotel


Included:  Accommodations for 4 nights... Resort Shuttle (To & From Airport)... Unlimited Luxury Inclusions (see below)... Agency fees... Travel Protection Insurance... Taxes
Not Included:  Airfare or Additional nights are available... contact our Travel Agent (Chrystal) for pricing


Unlimited-Luxury Inclusions  
  • Limitless access to gourmet a la carte dining options without required reservations 
  • Unlimited international and domestic top-shelf spirits  
  • Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks -24-hour room and concierge services  
  • Pool and beach wait service 
  • Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water 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  

Room Options
(Click the different Room types below to view Pricing and Room Details)
Junior Suite Pool View Room
$1491 per person (+ Air), based on double occupancy ​
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  • One king-size bed or two queen beds 
  • Full bathroom with two rain showers and water closet
  • Furnished balcony with a soaking tub
  • Caribbean style décor
  • Pool view
  ** Currently holding 21 of these rooms. First Come, First Serve **
JUNIOR SUITE Oceanview ROOM
$1611 per person (+ Air), based on double occupancy ​
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  • One king-size bed or two queen beds
  • ​Full bathroom with two rain showers and water closet
  • ​Ocean view
  • Furnished balcony with a soaking tub
  • ​Caribbean style décor
** Currently holding 10 of these rooms. First Come, First Serve **
JUNIOR SUITE OCEANVIEW Preferred Club ROOM
$1855 per person (+ Air), based on double occupancy ​
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  • One king-size bed or two queen beds
  • ​Full bathroom with two rain showers and water closet
  • ​Ocean view
  • Furnished balcony with a soaking tub
  • ​Caribbean style décor
  • ​Preferred Club Inclusions (*)
See the full list of Preferred Club Inclusions below
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** Currently holding 6 of these rooms. First Come, First Serve **
PREFERRED CLUB BUNGALOW MASTER SUITE OCEANFRONT
$2891 per person (+ Air), based on double occupancy ​
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  • One king-size bed
  • Walk-in closet
  • Spacious living room with dining area
  • Full bathroom with large tub, two rain showers and water closet
  • Furnished balcony
  • Caribbean style décor
  • Oceanfront view
  • Preferred Club amenities (*)
See the full list of Preferred Club Inclusions below

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** Currently holding 2 of these rooms. First Come, First Serve **
Preferred Club Inclusions

  • Personalized check-in and check-out 
  • Special concierge service
  • Preferred status and amenities 
    • Preferred Club suites in premium locations 
    • Upgraded mini-bar 
    • Upgraded room service menu
    • Upgraded bath amenities
    • Pillow menu
    • Complimentary newspaper in-suite every day (English or Spanish) by request
  • Private Preferred Club Lounge
    • Daily continental breakfast service
    • Afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres
    • Exquisite deserts and fine liquors
  • Exclusive dining access
    • Daily continental breakfast at Rosewater restaurant
    • Daily à la carte breakfast at Oceana restaurant  
    • Daily à la carte lunch at Rosewater restaurant
  • Private Preferred Club pool 
  • Private Preferred Club beach area
Images are suggestions of room what your room could look like, but are not a guarantee. Additionally, bedding is a "request" and cannot be guaranteed.

Deposit & Payment Plan
* Deposit of $150 per person due by Thursday January 31, 2019
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* 2nd Payment of $750 per person due by Thursday, February 28, 2019
* Final Payment (TBD) due by Friday, March 22, 2019
REGISTER HERE
For Step 5 (on the Additional Information tab)
in the Special Requests box...​
please put "Sudan Shriners 2019"

  1. See "Required Travel Identification" in the FAQ section before registering 
  2. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are all acceptable forms of Payment
  3.    If using a Debit Card... in order to not receive a "Denied Charge", the traveler must contact their Bank to verify what their Charge Limit is for 1 day. This is the maximum amount allowed to be charged for all charges in that day. 
  4. The Credit Card on file, from the initial deposit, will be used for these additional payments. It is the traveler's responsibility to inform the Travel Agent (Chrystal Kowack) of any changes to the card number, expiration date or CCV number

Airfare
need help with airfare
       As indicated Airfare is currently not included in the Package price, but if you need assistance...
  • Individual & Group Airfare pricing can be provided upon request... after December 3rd, 2018
  • Group Airfare is considered 10 or more people traveling together, on the exact same flights on the exact same dates
Found a flight itinerary or price you want
  • If you find a flight schedule and price you like, email Chrystal, a screen shot of the full itinerary and price... and she will see if she can price match those flights
  • Further questions about this option...  contact her directly
Wish to purchase your own airfare
  • Flights must booked for travel dates of June 6-10, 2019... unless you are staying additional nights.
  • Flights must be booked into ​Punta Cana International Airport (airport code: PUJ) in order to receive the complimentary Resort Shuttle transportation.   
  • After you have reserved your flights, please email Chrystal a copy of your flight schedule, which will then be provided to the Shuttle Transportation company so that you can receive your complimentary shuttle transportation
  • Flight schedules must be received no later than the Final Payment date. If received after this date, priority shuttle times cannot be guaranteed.
FAQ's
Supplier & Agency Cancellation penalty policy
From the Date of Deposit - June 6, 2019 :  $100 per person (+ Travel Protection Insurance) 
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If your reservation is cancelled during these time frames, these penalties will be paid by the Insurance company 
(minus $100 per person + Travel Protection Insurance premium)
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March 21 - April 23, 2019 :   1 Night's Room & Tax (per person) 
April 22 - May 25, 2019:   2 Night's Room & Tax (per person)
May 24 - June 6, 2019:  Completely Non-refundable
Travel Protection insurance details
  • As mentioned above, the "Cancel For Any Reason" Travel Protection Insurance is included in your land package total
  • The Protection Insurance is only available at time of deposit and is completely Non-Refundable once purchased
  • For Policy Details
Required Travel identification
  • All Passenger's flying Internationally, regardless of age, are REQUIRED to have a valid Passport.
  • Must be a Passport Book... a Passport Card is only accepted when cruising a close-looped itinerary.
  • Must be valid for at least 6 months past the return date.
  • ​If a Passenger's Full Legal Name is not provided, exactly as it appears on their Passport, no later than prior to the
    Final Payment or before Airfare is purchased... there will be an additional Travel Supplier penalty fee of $25 per name revision plus any possible Airline penalty 
Miscellaneous
  • Please be advised that all room bedding requests are based on AVAILABILITY at time of check-in and are NOT GUARANTEED. 

Additional Payments
  • Use this link to make payments above and beyond the payment plan options above​
  • Please put Sudan Shriners 2019 in the Your Confirmation Number box.
  • If it does not allow you to process your payment request with this phrase, just leave that part blank.
Having problems filling out the room registration form? Contact our Travel Agent,
Chrystal Kowack
252-903-2576
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chrystal@atastefortravels.com

 A Taste for Travels Agency is not responsible for errors or omissions. Prices are accurate at time of research. Prices and Promotions are subject to end, change and are not guaranteed until full payment has been paid. Images used are examples only.
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Chrystal Kowack
​​chrystal@atastefortravels.com
​252-903-2576
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