Dontinai & Eric's Wedding
September 5 - September 12, 2024 * Eagle Beach * Aruba
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Dontinai & Eric are Getting Married in Aruba!
They're very excited to have you join them for their wedding celebration in beautiful Aruba. Their ceremony will take place on September 9, 2024 and they would love for you to spend a well-deserved week with them at beautiful Barcelo Aruba.
Blake and Rachel from Hidden Gem Travel, a destination wedding and group travel agency, will be taking care of all of you to make sure you attend the wedding weekend events! They have worked very hard to secure discounted rates so all guests can attend their wedding September 9, 2024.
Should you have any questions regarding your trip, you can email Blake or Rachel at [email protected] or call us at 417-693-4548. Email is best for the quickest response, and you can also schedule a call with Rachel here.
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All-inclusive, 5-star luxury hotel
The 5-star Barceló Aruba hotel transports guests to a unique, seafront experience, on the Caribbean island of Aruba. Discover the Barceló Aruba hotel in Palm Beach, a privileged location with calm waters and white sand to enjoy unique moments.
Dates, Package Deposit & Payment Schedule
Reservation Dates
- Arrival Date: September 5, 2024 Check-in is 3pm
- Departure Date: September 12, 2024 Checkout is 12pm
- There is a 3-night minimum stay required but you can stay longer if desired. Select your dates on the reservation form below.
The room categories listed on this page are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Trip Deposit & Payment Schedule
- A payment of $50.00 per person is all that is due to secure your stay in the room block.
- Friday, July 12, 2024 is the deadline to pay the total remaining balance of your reservation total. Any reservations requested after that date can be added, though no special discounts can be applied after July 12, 2024.
- Full payment for your trip is due no later than July 12, 2024. Reservations submitted after this date are due in full, and space is not guaranteed.
- Payments towards your balance can be made monthly. Hidden Gem Travel sends out monthly statements on the 12th of each month after you have approved and deposited for your package, where you can optionally apply a payment.
- We recommend flying into Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). The Barcelo Aruba is approximately 20 minutes from AUA.
- AUA is where your transportation will meet you to bring you to the resort.
Accessibility
Since the resort is not located in the United States, the hotel is not required to comply with the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The public areas and restaurants at the hotel are wheelchair-accessible, just not wheelchair friendly. There are three rooms that are wheelchair-friendly with roll-in showers in the bathrooms. If you need a wheelchair accessible room, please request this on the reservation request form below.
Although we are arranging transfers, we've found most transportation companies are not handicap friendly. Past clients have been happy with We Welcome Wheelchairs Transportation. If you need accessible transportation services, click on their website here.
About Barcelo Aruba
At the Barceló Aruba Hotel, guests enjoy a perfect all-inclusive vacation in Aruba with the best of services and facilities: dining venues to suit all palates, swimming pools, sports and entertainment programs for the whole family, and exclusive services so you don't have to worry about a thing during your stay.
- 24-hour Guest Services
- Offers a comprehensive dining offering 6 restaurants and 3 bars
- Free gym and outdoor pools
- Outdoor Tennis Court and playground for kids
Activities at the Resorts
- Live music / shows
- Themed dinner
- Beach
- Tennis Equipment
- Nighttime entertainment
- Fitness classes
- Full Service Spa
Room Categories at Barcelo Aruba
Deluxe
Cosy and bright room with 2 double beds or one 2 m wide bed. With balcony.
Wi-Fi connection (free of charge)
Mini-refrigerator
Coffee and Tea set
4 people 3 adults max. / 3 children max.
Deluxe Lanai Pool View
Stay in a large room with a terrace. Views of the pool and the best sunsets.
Wi-Fi connection (free of charge)
Mini-refrigerator
Coffee and Tea set
4 people 3 adults max. / 3 children max.
Deluxe Ocean Front with hot tub
The ideal room for guests looking for space and privacy during their stay in Aruba.
Wi-Fi connection (free of charge)
Mini-refrigerator
Coffee and Tea set
2 people 2 adults max.
Upgrade to Royal Level
Take your stay to the next level with the Royal Level section at Barceló Aruba. Experience extraordinary with exclusive services for you, rooms and suites designed for maximum comfort, unique details designed for the most demanding guests and entirely private spaces. Live the Royal Level experience now from the upper floors of the North Tower of our hotel and guarantee an unparalleled stay.
Royal Level Room Options
Royal Level Luxury Ocean View
Exclusivity, excellence and all of the services and facilities for your one-of-a-kind holiday.
Wi-Fi connection (free of charge)
Mini-refrigerator
Coffee and Tea set
2 people 2 adults max.
Royal Level Suite Ocean View
Get comfort and sophistication in your room, along with Royal Level benefits.
Wi-Fi connection (free of charge)
Mini-refrigerator
Coffee and Tea set
4 people 3 adults max. / 3 children max.
Pricing at Barcelo Aruba
We have set up special discounted package rates for guests who choose to book their stay with Hidden Gem Travel at Barcelo Aruba. Deposits are $50.00 per person. Rates and availability are fluid and cannot be guaranteed; however we have seen rates as low as $325.00 per adult, per night over the dates of travel at Barcelo Aruba.
This rate is all-inclusive, meaning your food and drinks, hotel taxes and gratuities are included in your stay. Transportation to and from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) are also included in this price.
Looking for a Different Stay?
Hidden Gem Travel is more than happy to help you if you'd like to stay at another resort. While we can book some vacation rental properties, they are typically villas and we cannot book most properties listed on VRBO or AirBnB.
If you'd like another option for Dontinai & Eric's destination wedding and would like help, you're welcome to schedule a call with Rachel below.
Getting to the Resort
Shared transportation is included in your stay at Barcelo Aruba at no additional cost to you.
If you would prefer a private transportation, rental car, or something else, please note this on the reservation request form, and Hidden Gem Travel will assist in arranging your preferred transportation services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is travel insurance required?
While travel insurance is not required, it is strongly recommended, because you never know what life will throw at you.
Vacations are a big investment, and losing it for any reason can be disappointing. Travel Insurance can help protect your investment, should anything happen before or during travel.
For more information on travel insurance for this and future trips, CLICK HERE.
Is there a payment plan?
The only requirement is the intial $50.00 per person deposit on your reservation, which is due by June 1, 2024. Missed the deposit deadline? We can still book you into our group until July 12, 2024.
Final payment is due by July 12, 2024.
Hidden Gem Travel sends out monthly statements with the option to make payments at your convenience.
I am going to have a roommate. How does it work when they are not my partner?
No problem! We request you get the required information from them for our reservation form, and submit one form for the two of you. We can send each of you the invoice approval and payment link.
Can we come earlier or stay later?
Absolutely! Hidden Gem Travel can assist with any extended stays. Just put your requested dates on the reservation request form.
What happens if I don't book with Hidden Gem Travel?
You will not have access to our exclusive discounts. Hidden Gem Travel will also not be able to assist you on aspects of your booking. This property also charges an additional fee for any guests not booked at this resort, should you decide to spend the day here.
I have more questions - HELP!
That's what we do! If you have more questions, you're welcome to schedule a call with Rachel. Click the link below to schedule a call:
Chat with Rachel
-Very Important - Please Read-
Reservation Cancelation Policy
If you cancel your reservation before July 12, 2024, you are only responsible for a $50.00 per person cancelation fee. However, you can reduce the number of nights on your reservation up until this date without incurring a cancellation fee.
If you cancel your reservation or reduce the number of nights on your reservations on or after July 12, 2024, you are responsible for 100% of your reservation total, plus a $50.00 per person cancellation fee. If you have travel insurance you can file a claim to get a refund based on their terms.
Additionally, the resort will not allow the following modifications after July 12, 2024:
- Downgrading a room category
- Decreasing the number of nights on your reservation
- Removing a guest from your reservation (reducing the occupancy of your room)
This resort will not allow any changes, including name changes, to your reservation after July 31 , 2024.
What can you do with your reservation between July 12, 2024, and July 31, 2024?
- Upgrade your room category, if an upgraded room category is available
- Add extra nights, if additional nights are available
- Add an additional guest
The resort will not provide a travel or credit voucher if you arrive after your scheduled date, check out early, or do not travel on the dates selected on your reservation for any reason.
Hidden Gem Travel is not an agent of the resort and has no control over the refund policies and other rules mandated by the Resort.
If you do not purchase travel insurance and have to cancel your reservation you may still have to pay a partial penalty up to the full amount of the reservation plus the $50.00 per person cancelation fee.
If you purchased a travel insurance policy and have to cancel you will be refunded by the travel insurance company according to the travel insurance guidelines minus the non-refundable premium paid to the travel insurance company, but you are still responsible for the $50.00 per person cancelation fee.
Once a reservation is booked there is a $50.00 per person cancelation fee with no regard to the reason for the cancelation. The cancelation fee applies to cancelations that result in a re-booking.
Travel Insurance Information
**If you have any questions about the travel insurance please call Travel Insured at 1-800-243-3174. We (Hidden Gem Travel) are not a licensed insurance company and cannot legally answer any insurance-related questions.**
Not purchasing travel protection could result in the loss of your travel money and/or require more money to correct the situation. Without protection, there is no way to recoup any costs, losses, or expenses incurred. The price of Travel Protection is NOT included in the price of room selections and is non-refundable once purchased.
Having travel protection is definitely important and we recommend it for everyone. However, the choice to have travel protection is solely up to you, and you are welcome to purchase through any company you like.
Click here to purchase travel insurance.
When you click the link, you will need to answer a few questions about your trip, and you'll be redirected to a page with their policy plans and pricing.
The website offers plans like the "Worldwide Trip Protector" plan with optional add-ons like CFAR (Cancel for Any Reason), Optional Bed Rest to cover any quarantine expenses, and more. Travel Insured is the company we personally use and we highly recommend them for travel insurance needs.
If you want the CFAR (Cancel for Any Reason) benefit you will have to add it to the policy and you must purchase insurance no later than 21 days after you make your initial payment. CFAR is not available to NY residents.
The basic "Worldwide Trip Protector" plan which does not include CFAR can be purchased at any time, including more than 21 days after your first payment, but it will not cover the Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion Waiver or the Bankruptcy/Default of an airline, cruise line, tour operator or any other travel vendors. However, you can still cancel for a covered reason and potentially receive up to 100% in refunds as long as it's a covered reason.
Depending on the reason for canceling, travel insurance will cover 75-100% of your trip cancelation and many other things like medical services, trip delay, lost luggage, and more.
We strongly suggest you call and verify which policy will be best for your travel needs. You can reach an insurance agent at 1-800-243-3174.
Ready to Book?
Click the button below to submit your reservation request. Fill out the form for all guests in your room, and add any special requests you may have.
We will hold your room and send an invoice approval, outlining the terms and conditions for this group reservation. Review the invoice to ensure all guest information and room information is correct, and approve.
A payment link is provided in the invoice approval email. Once payment is submitted, it is manually processed by Hidden Gem Travel and may not show up on your statement for 3-5 business days.
Payments submitted after 12 pm CST will be processed the following business day.