Karha Konell and Jeff Freeland

December 5th-12th, 2010
WEDDING WEEK IN MEXICO

AIRPORT TRANSFERS TO AND FROM Cancun Airport and
THE RIU MAYA PALACE RIVIERA ARE COMPLIMENTARY
PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Hotel RIU Maya Palace Riviera
PLAYA DE CARMEN, MEXICO

Standard Junior Suites
Single Occupancy  $265.00 per night
Double Occupancy $158.00 per person per night
Triple Occupancy $150.00 per person per night
 
Superior Courtyard View Junior Suites
Single Occupancy  $282.00 per night
Double Occupancy $185.00 per person per night
Triple Occupancy $172.00 per person per night
 
Children 0-2 years of age are complimentary
Children 3-12 years of age are 50% off the prices listed above
when sharing a room with 2 adults
 

Junior Suite Amenities include:
Turndown service
Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub
Hairdryer
110 V
Telephone
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Mini-bar
Liquor dispenser
Satellite TV (flat screen)
Radio alarm clock
Integrated lounge area with 2 steps between levels
Electronic in-room safe (Laptop size; interior dimensions : H 18cm/7.0in x W 42cm/16.5in x D 34cm/13.3in)
Iron and ironing table
Balcony or terrace
Inter-connecting rooms available

All Junior Suites are all Inclusive 24 hours
ALL MEALS, SNACKS, BEVERAGES ARE INCLUDED

Breakfast:
Full American breakfast buffet, on the spot cooking stations, fruits, juices and Cava Continental breakfast/snack

Lunch:
Hot and cold buffet and on the spot cooking stations
Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts

Dinner ("Don Manolo" restaurant):
Buffets and on the spot cooking stations
Special evenings: theme buffet (three times a week)

Optional dining (reservations required in advance):
Brazilian Rodizio (main course with table service; buffet starters and dessert)
"Agave" Mexican restaurant (à la carte; buffet starters and dessert)

À la carte:
Grill and steakhouse
"Krystal" Fusion restaurant
"Yashima" Japanese restaurant
            
Formal dress is required for dinner (main restaurant: T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen; theme restaurants: long trousers and T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen)

Snacks 24 hours a day
For additional lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants at all the Riu hotels in Playacar

Beverages:
Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day
Drinks service at the pool
Access to all bars at the Riu hotels in Playacar
Regularly restocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser
Room service 24 hours a day

"Don Manolo" restaurant with terrace
"Botafogo" Brazilian restaurant
"Krystal" Fusion Restaurant
"Yashima" Japanese restaurant
"Agave" Mexican restaurant
"Chilis" poolside restaurant/grill and steakhouse
"La Habana" lobby bar
"Lírico" lounge bar with terrace
Sports bar
"La Plaza" bar
"Daiquirí" poolside bar with swim up bar
            
Swimming pool with adjoining jacuzzi (1257 sq metres)
Children's swimming pool (7 sq metres)
Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool area
Sun terrace
Children's playground
"Renova Spa" with assorted treatments, beauty salon and massages (additional charge)
Complimentary gym, sauna and jacuzzi
Use of the gym, jacuzzi and sauna is restricted to guests over 18 years old. Sports shoes are compulsory when using the gym.
Use of computers with internet access (additional charge)
Wireless LAN zone (free of charge)

TO MAKE YOUR SUITE RESERVATIONS
PLEASE EMAIL PDXAFFAIRS@AOL.COM WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
 
FULL NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH FOR EACH PASSENGER
REQUESTED ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES
ROOM TYPE REQUESTED
HOME ADDRESS
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER
SECONDARY CELL PHONE NUMBER
YOU WILL BE CONTACTED FOR FINAL BOOKING AND PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
 
SUITES MUST BE RESERVED NO LATER THAN APRIL 1ST TO GUARANTEE ATTENDANCE
SUITES CAN BE PAID VIA CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
IF YOU WISH TO USE A CREDIT CARD, A 3.5% SURCHARGE IS APPLIED TO THE TOTAL.
VISA OR MASTERCARD ACCEPTED.

WEDDING WEEK ITNERARY

Typical Portland to Cancun flight:
AA flight # 1228 Departs Portland at 6:00 am
Arrives Dallas FW
AA flight # 1625 Departs Dallas FW at 12:55
Arrives Cancun at 3:30 PM

Dec 5th
3:30 pm Arrival into Cancun, Guests take airport shuttle to resort, location TBA
8:00 pm Welcome Reception at resort

 
Dec 6th
Zip line tour, Canopy Tour
Selvatica’s Extreme Adventure Family Tour has been recognized by Travel & Leisure magazine as “one of the 35 great adventures in the world!”

Your first activity will be the ultimate Extreme canopy zip line tour. Our world-class canopy tour (longest zip line circuit in North America), has exceeded all international safety standards and can accommodate guests between the ages of 3 to 93 years old. Our staff will equip you with a harness, security pulley, helmet and gloves. The circuit includes 12 zip lines covering a distance of nearly 2 miles!

Then make your way through the incredible Mayan Jungle to enjoy a ride on our army trucks to explore a hidden grotto. Along the way you will enjoy great views of the magnificent Mayan Jungle. Then we arrive at the Green Light Cenote (watering hole), an open space where you will find a zip line and a diving platform, both designed to land you right in the refreshing waters of the cenote. It’s a fun way to cool off and finish your journey!

At the end of this refreshing experience we’ll head back to our Palapa (palm tree beach hut) for a light lunch consisting of purified water, a baguette or chicken fajitas (menu items may vary, and can be accommodated to specific needs).

INCLUSIONS:
Round Trip Transportation From Resort
Extreme Canopy Zipline Tour
Army truck riding
Cenote Zip Line & Cliff Diving
Light Lunch and Purified Water

EXCLUSIONS:
Additional Food/Beverages Not Mentioned
Optional Gratuities

NOTES:
We suggest wearing a swimsuit, t-shirt, comfortable shoes, and a hat.
We recommend bringing sunglasses, mosquito repellent, and a towel.
Children under 11 years of age are able to participate in this tour when accompanied by our guide.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Extreme Canopy Zipline Tour
Army Truck Riding
Cenote Zipline & Cliff Diving
Light Lunch and Purified Water Included

Dec 7th
Day Trip to Chechen Itza
Chichén Itzá, founded in the year 514 AD, was once the capital of the ancient Mayan civilization and was recently declared one of the “7 Modern Wonders of the World.” The ruins are steeped in a magical history of bloody rituals of human sacrifice, a warrior culture, astrological discovery, and elaborately constructed Maya-Toltec buildings. The ruins are a must see for any visit to Cancun and traveling through the rustic Mayaland Hotel is the most provocative way to explore them. Gray Line offers the “only’ tour with exclusive access to the Mayaland Hotel, Conde Nast winner and National Geographic Regional Favorite!

Close enough to the archaeological zone to have its own private entrance, you are free to travel in and out of the archaeological zone as many times as you like. A shower and a dip in a cool Mayaland Hotel resort pool after a hot day at the ruins is truly a gift… not to mention a lounge chair to rest your feet and an ice cold drink.

ITINERARY:
Our excursion begins by picking up all passengers from the Resort lobby by 7:00 am
Arriving at the Mayaland Hotel, we will head directly to the archaeological site through the Mayaland Hotel’s private gate. At the site, our certified tour guide will take you on a 1.5 hour tour exploring the secrets of the ancient Mayan Civilization. Your guide will explain the historical significance of all the most important monuments before leaving you to discover the site on your own. Move at your own pace. Admire and take pictures with El Castillo.

Sites Include:
The Majestic Observatory
The Sacred Cenote - Where sacrifices once took place
The Ball Court - The largest and deadliest Ball Game in Mesoamerica. The arena is 168 meters in length and 70 meters in width with perfect acoustics.
The Pyramid of Kukulcan - Where both theology and astronomy combine to produce a unique spectacle twice a year, the Spring Equinox and the Autumn Solstice. On these days, the shadows projected over the architectural elements of the building resemble a serpent descending into the ground. Located inside the pyramid, is the famous Chac Mool sculpture and the Jaguar Throne.

After your first visit to the ruins, regroup to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Mayaland Hotel serving traditional Yucatan dishes and other specialties including beef, chicken, fish, hamburgers and a salad bar. During lunch you will be entertained by traditional Yucatan music and dance performances by the Mayaland regional ballet. The afternoon is yours to enjoy with a return to the ruins, a dip in the pool, time to relax on a lounge chair, or a stroll through the Mayaland Hotel’s meticulously groomed tropical gardens.

We will depart at approximately 4:00 pm, arriving back at the first Cancun hotel at 7:30 pm.

INCLUSIONS:
Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Hotels (Zone 1)
Access to Mayaland Hotel and Resort Amenities: Pool, Restrooms, Lounge Chairs, Gardens and More
Buffet Lunch at the Mayaland Hotel
Entrance Fee to Chichén Itzá
Bilingual Certified INAH Guide for 1.5 hour tour
Extra Time to Explore the Ruins On Your Own Following the Tour
Visit an Underwater “Grotto” Cenote

EXCLUSIONS:
Beverages
Food Aside From Lunch
Optional Gratuities

Dec 8th
Day trip to xcaret water park to swim with the dolphins
Visit an incredible eco-archaeological park, where you can spend a day in paradise relaxing and enjoying nature, snorkeling, activities, shows and more! For more than a millennium, this nature park and archaeological zone has been an important ceremonial center and Mayan port. Xcaret is located 55 kilometers south of Cancun near Playa del Carmen.

ITINERARY:
Our excursion begins by picking up passengers between 7:00-8:05am from the Resort Lobby.
You will have the day at leisure to explore the famous wonders of Xcaret. We will return to Cancun after the night show.
Xcaret includes a wide range of eco-attractions with your entry ticket: aquarium, aviary, bird breeding area, mushroom farm, orchid garden, inlet lagoon, many natural beaches and warm crystal clear natural pools, sea turtles, butterfly pavilion, botanical garden, Mayan Village, museum, archaeological sites, Mayan river, underground river (you can swim down in a provided life jacket) and a spectacular night show to top off your visit.

INCLUSIONS:
Roundtrip Transportation
Tour Conductor Assistance
Entrance Fee to Xcaret

EXCLUSIONS:
Food & Beverages
Snorkel Equipment Rental
Plus Area Facility Use
Optional Gratuities

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
1 – Xcaret Plus: $33 Adult / $18 Child (GREAT DEAL!)
You’ll save time and money by purchasing the combo. Each buffet alone costs more than $30. Save $20 to $30 per person!
Rental of a complete snorkel equipment package, towel, locker, and use of the exclusive “Plus Area” facilities.
Buffet lunch at the La Laguna Restaurant with lemonade, water or coffee
2 coupons valid for: 2 sodas, 2 bottles of water, 2 chips, or one beer
10% off additional water activities (except dolphins)

ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE SUCH AS:
Snorkeling Tour
Bay & Reef Snuba Diving (No Training Required For This Easy Variation of Scuba Diving)
And More!
Your tour conductor will be happy to assist you in booking any other extra activities you choose so you won’t have to waste time arranging them during your time in the park.

PLEASE NOTE:
We recommend bringing decongestant just in case as it can be dangerous to dive if you become congested and Dramamine is recommended for those sensitive to sea sickness. Each should be taken one hour prior to activities.
Xcaret has 5 restaurants offering Mexican, seafood, international, variety buffet or fast food.
We will leave Xcaret following the night show at 8:00 pm
Please bring a credit card along as a deposit for rental of snorkel gear (no charge to card and slip is returned upon return of equipment).

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Amazing Ecological Park Offering Many Activities
Take Advantage of the Plus Option - Now offering Snorkeling Equipment with New Snorkel and a Buffet Lunch
Get in Close Contact with Nature and Sea Life
A New Spectacular Night Show Performed Daily
Enchanted by The Festive Environment, Kids Will Have a Blast!

Dec 9th
Shopping/Swim/Rest

Dec 10th
Wedding and Reception

Dec 11th
Catamaran Trip to Isle Mujeres
Set sail on a 70 foot shiny white catamaran out into the turquoise Caribbean Sea to discover all the shades of blue. Laying across the open netting of the is the most exciting way to explore the sea above clear netting but what’s the most fun? Spinnaker Sailing!  Hop on a small seat and let the wind hoist you over 20 feet into the air as you glide on the breeze before being dunked back into the sea. And it’s not snorkeling without the fish... that’s why we cruise far from shore to one of the area’s best coral reef national parks where you’re guaranteed to have the thrilling experience of being completely surrounded by a rainbow of brilliant tropical fish. Tropical rhythms fill the air and open bar services keep the drinks flowing throughout the journey. Relax the day away at our classic island beach club on the tropical paradise of Isla Mujeres. Complete with palm tree latched hammocks, thatched roofs and sunny beachside lounge chairs, the perfect day is well within reach on this fantasy island where pirates once buried their treasure.

ITINERARY:
We will begin by picking up passengers at 8:45-9:15am from the hotel lobby.

Set sail into the turquoise Caribbean Sea headed for Isle of Women, “Isla Mujeres.” Request your tropical drink of choice from the bartender and take a seat in the shade or enjoy the unique experience of stretching out at the front of the ship across our open netting, the only thing between you and the beautiful Caribbean Sea!

Relax and enjoy the views as we cruise along, stopping at a coral reef national park along the way for an hour of snorkeling. You’ll be guided through crystal clear 30 foot deep waters to admire beautiful coral formations, tropical fish and other interesting creatures of the Caribbean Sea. Your guide will sprinkle fish food into the water to completely surround you with schools of beautiful tropical fish. At the conclusion of your underwater journey, your catamaran will meet you at the other side of the reef to take you to the Albatros Beach Club.

As you make your way down the dock, don’t miss the chance to have your picture taken holding a shark! (Subject to availability and small $1-$2 tip) Then take a seat for beautiful ocean views while you enjoy a delicious all you can eat buffet lunch. You’ll also have open bar at the beach club and time to relax under palm trees in hammocks or lounge chairs.

Then re-board the catamaran and sail to the best shopping zone in Isla Mujeres. Browse a range of interesting shops with everything from classic souvenirs to incredible hand carved limestone and wooden sculptures. Although sometimes hard to find, you’ll also find beautiful preserved sea creatures and shark jaws straight from the sea. The only rule is, you never know what you’ll find on Isla Mujeres!

On our way back, weather permitting, you’re invited to participate in “spinnaker” (triangular sail) sailing. Jump into the water and sit on a padded rope before being lifted high into the air by a mini sail. Fly around in the wind from side to side before being dumped into the ocean. It’s an incredible experience you won’t forget!

INCLUSIONS:
Roundtrip Transfer from Resort
Bilingual Tour Conductor
Ocean Transportation by Catamaran
Snorkel Equipment, New Souvenir Snorkel Tube & Life Vest Rental
Certified Snorkel Guide & Tour
Open Bar Onboard the Catamaran and at the Albatros Beach Club
Buffet Lunch
Shopping Tour
Spinnaker Sailing Ride (Weather Dependent)

EXCLUSIONS:
$5.00 Due at Check-In for Marine Reef Tax and Pier Tax
Optional Gratuities

PLEASE NOTE:
We recommend bringing biodegradable sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, camera, waterproof disposable camera for snorkeling, change of clothes, hat and sunglasses.
All activities are subject to change based on weather conditions.
Snorkeling & spinnaker sailing are optional.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Catamaran Ride with Open Netting
Snorkel the Reefs of Isla Mujeres - See Amazing Tropical Fish and Other Sea Creatures
Open Bar on Catamaran and at the Beach Club
Beach Club with Lunch, Drinks, Hammocks & Lounge Chairs
Walk and Shop Among the Best Values of the Cancun Area in Downtown Isla Mujeres
Spinnaker Sail Ride
Duration: 9 HOURS

Dec 12th
Send off brunch
Guests fly home