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4) Will I receive the same
access in this resort as you the owner ?
- No, You don't receive owner benefits which differ by
contract and the type of owner. You will receive
the highest level of Guest VIP that the resort offers.
The resort has very few areas that were created
just for owners, not so long ago a VIP Guest and Owner had
the same access in the resort. The
resort has created areas that are exclusive for owners only
and no member should grant any
guests access to these restricted owner areas. There
are members who will promise you a "GOLD"
band, but understand that the resort frowns upon any guest
receiving a "GOLD" band without the
owner present. Please remember
that there is no higher Guest VIP than the Guest VIP that we
deliver as a standard with ALL our
accommodation sales. You have the most benefits given as a
guest of a Platinum Supreme Shareholder. You will
receive the "BLUE" VIP Owner Guest Band.
5) What airports should I fly into / How long is the ride to the resort ?
- You will only want to fly into Puerto Plata (POP) Puerto Plata is about 1/2 Hour from the resort,
5a) I saw before where you offered pick-up from Santiago (STI)
is that still available ?
- The resort no longer offers pick-up from Santiago so you would
need to make transportation
arrangements using
http://www.dominicanairporttransfers.com . The charge should be
$115-$120
each way and the ride is about 1 and 1/2 hours from the resort. You can
also take a taxi from the
airport.
6)
I am flying into Santo Domingo (SDQ) how will I get to the resort
and how long is the ride ?
- Santo Domingo is about 3 1/2+
hours from the resort via taxi service. We have never flown
into
the Santo Domingo airport, but we have had guests who did and
used the following service
to
get to the resort
http://www.dominicanairporttransfers.com
7) What is the price for the sit down restaurants ?
- There is no additional fee for the sit down restaurants (VIP Gourmet, Etc...) These are included
with your All-Inclusive.
Guests don't currently have access to the new Azul restaurant.
7a) How many times can we eat at the restaurants ? Do
you have any restrictions ?
- That answer is a bit complicated. We don't have any
restrictions with our membership, however the
resort will limit the # of times that you can eat at any
restaurant so that all members / guests have the
opportunity to make a reservation at their favorite
restaurant. We have guests that try and eat at the
VIP gourmet and other restaurants more than 1 time per visit
and although many can based upon
availability and/or time of year we don't ever guarantee that
you will be able to eat at any one
restaurant more than once.
8) Are there any other Fees ?
- There are no hidden fees with the resort, however you will pay an entrance fee upon arrival into
the Dominican Republic. This is an entrance fee for visitors and runs $10.00
9) Can I get a Villa on the beach
- We can request a Villa on the beach for you. We
are Platinum
Supreme owner and as such Platinum
member requests take priority. We can not guarantee you a Villa on the beach as the resort will
not guarantee one to
us. The beach front villas are in short supply.
10) How long does the reservation process take ?
- We usually have a confirmation number for your stay within 4 days. We
will forward this information to
you along with an airport transportation pick-up request document.
11) Will I get a golf cart for travel throughout the resort ?
- We can GUARANTEE you a golf cart for the duration of your stay. There is a small fee associated
with this plan. Fees are $10.00 per day or $50.00 week, any days over 7 are @ $7.00 per day.
**GUARANTEE** - Should you not receive a golf cart you will receive a complete refund and $25.00
bonus refund.
Golf carts are currently for Villas Only.
12) If I book the Villa and I only have 2 people traveling will I have to share my Villa ?
- NO the Villa is yours and yours only, only you and your traveling guests will be in the Villa.
13) Is the $1195.00 per week fee per person ?
- NO that fee is per Villa. Your price is the same if you have 1 or 6 people staying in the Villa.
The only thing you pay is the
current all-inclusive fee for the # of people in your party per day.
14) How do I arrange for airport pick-up upon my arrival into the resort ?
- You don't, airport pick-up is a service that is provided for you when you book your dream
vacation conditional that you fly into Puerto Plata.
15) What are the fees for airport transportation ?
- Airport pick-up from Santiago is
about $175.00 per van (6 persons + Luggage) - You must arrange
for your own transportation if flying into Santiago.
- Airport pick-up from Puerto Plata is FREE
- Optional Helicopter service from Puerto Plata is offered at a fee $$$
16) I have read where
some owners are including the limousine and the helicopter will I
have that ?
- There is no owner who can include the limousine or the
helicopter for transportation at no charge.
The resort currently does not allow guest rental for the
limousine and the helicopter is about $300.00
to $500.00 each way. The helicopter holds a maximum of 3 people.
17) Is there Internet service available in the Villa / Resort
- Some Villas have Internet access however most don't. Internet access is available in the VIP
reservation area free and free high speed wireless is available to you in VIP World.
18) How close is the Beach from the resort ?
- The
entire resort is located on Cofresi beach as such you will be within
walking distance to the
beach from any villa.
19) Is there any refund policy ?
- There is no refund for no-shows
or early departures, however if you can not make your dates
and you notify
us 60 days in advance we will do our best to reschedule your trip for you,
we
do charge $100.00 for trip date changes. If
we can not provide you with the dates you request
(non holiday) then I will issue you a refund of 50% of your total trip. We also offer trip protection as
an option.
20) Can I get a 4, 5 or 6 bedroom villa Guaranteed ?
- Yes as a Platinum Supreme Shareholder owner we can guarantee 4, 5 & 6 bedroom villas.
we re-negotiated our ownership with the resort and
we are currently
one of the very few owners
who can
make this guarantee. You may call the resort to verify any of our information.
Should
your size villa booked not be available for any reason
the resort will provide you with qty (2)
3 Bedroom villas.
21) Are there any laundry facilities within the Villa ?
- No there are not any located within your villa, however the resort does offer laundry service and
there are laundry facilities located within the resort.
22) Does the Villa have a Safe for my valuables ?
- Yes each villa has a safe that you can rent from the VIP Check-In desk. Cost is $20.00 per week.
23) I have a small pet that I usually travel with, are pets welcome ?
- Sorry there are no animals allowed, except for those assisting people with special needs.
24) Can I have alcoholic beverages other than beer delivered to my villa ?
- YES,
That is now a benefit that you have. All Reservations from
November 15th, 2009 forward will
have a special menu to order from and alcohol will be delivered to
your villa at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
The limit on the amount of alcohol delivered to your villa is
one bottle per PERSON per stay.
25) Does the resort offer child care ?
- Yes the resort does offer child care and this can be arranged at any time while at the resort.
26)
Do
I need to bring any type of Power Adapter to the resort when I
travel there ?
- The resort uses the same power receptacles
found in the U.S.
27) Do
I need to exchange any U.S. Dollars for Dominican Pesos ?
- No,
The resort as well as all vendors that we have found take American
Currency.
28) Does the resort accept Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard,
Amex) for Payments for all-inclusive ?
- Yes, The resort accepts all major credit cards for all-inclusive
as well as other activities.
29) Does the resort supply Hair Dryers and Irons for all
rental accommodations ?
- Yes, Every room type does have a Hair Dryer and Iron.
30) What is the cost to visit Ocean
World Park (Located right next door) ?
- All my guests in all units will receive FREE Ocean World Tickets
valued at $55.00 Each. Your ticket
is good for 1 visit to Ocean World on any day you choose.
Just Visit VIP Customer Service for your
FREE Ticket. You may be given other options available to you
for free or at a greatly discounted rate.
31) What is the
All-Inclusive Rate and What is Included ?
- The All-Inclusive fee varies depending on where you stay, in
Villas the current rate is $75.00pp/pd for
adults with children 3-12 @ $37.50 and under 3 is free, but
your rate is only $65.00pp/pd with children
3-12 @ $32.50pp/pd and under 3 free. This is an exclusive
rate from
www.yourvacationdreams.us
The Presidential Suites current rate is $65.00pp/pd for adults with children 3-12
@ $32.50pp/pd and
under 3 is free. In all other accommodations
at Lifestyle Holiday Resort except for the Junior Suites
the All-Inclusive fee is $55.00pp/pd
with children 3-12 @ $27.50pp/pd and under 3 is free, in the Junior
suites the All-Inclusive fee is $50.00pp/pd with children 3-12 @
$25.00pp/pd and under 3 is free. This fee
covers all Restaurants available to guests, VIP World, VIP Beach, VIP Sports Cafe, Premium
Alcohol
FREE from the VIP Areas,
Alcohol FREE from other non VIP areas
(Except for the Disco Lounge) &
Cigars FREE from the VIP Areas.
32) My
contract has a different All-Inclusive Rate then what you are
currently advertising, do I pay
the new rate or my contract rate ?
- You will always pay your contract rate, as an example lets say you
booked a stay in November 2011
and were visiting the resort in
December 2012 and when you booked the all-inclusive rate was
$57.50pp/pd and the resort raised the rate sometime in 2012 to
$67.50pp/pd you still would pay the
$57.50pp/pd since you were
booked under the old rate. We suggest that you always be aware
of
what your contract rate is (last line of your contract) and
always make sure that you pay that rate
upon check-in.
33) I have read
from other owners that a BBQ is included if I stay in a villa, what
is that and is it true?
- Owners often advertise something that you will not receive
to make the quick sale. The BBQ is
available to renters of villas at a premium price of about $130.00
per person. The BBQ is prepared
at your villa and it is a home cooked meal with deserts included.
It is very good but There is NO
OWNER who can offer you this service at no charge. Call the
resort @ (809) 970-7777 to verify.
34) I have read where there are new restaurants Azul and Jazz, do I
have access to them ?
- Jazz is included with your stay if you have rented a
Presidential Suite only. Azul is currently
available for owners only and is not included with any
package. There is no owner who
can offer you Azul with their rental. The resort deals with
unhappy guests all too often because of
owners misinforming their guests. Call the resort to verify @
(809) 970-7777 to be informed.
35) Are there any areas that are currently not included with
the VIP access for guests ?
- Currently guests DO NOT have access to the following areas
as these areas are for owners only.
* Serenity Beach and Harmony Beach (You do have access to VIP Beach and VIP World)
* Azul Restaurant (You have access to VIP Gourmet)
* Jazz Restaurant (Unless you have rented a Presidential
Suite)
* Anja's Lounge (You have access to VIP Sports Bar / Lounge)
36) I have read when I stay in a villa I can have
breakfast cooked daily at the villa, is this true ?
- Yes, you will automatically have breakfast cooked at
the villa for you daily and at NO CHARGE for this
service. The breakfast includes eggs, fruit, juices,
meats, cheese and breads.
37) What is the
Check-In and Check-Out time for the Villas and Suites ?
- The Check-In time is 3:00pm and the Check-Out Time is
11:30am. Remember that your unit may not
always be available at the above check-in time, so sit
back-relax and have a drink while the resort
prepares your room for you.
38) Do you
have any restrictions on check-in or check-out days and / or length
of stay ?
- We have no restrictions on the check-in or check-out
day. We suggest that you find the lowest price
on your airfare and then use those dates for your
check-in / check-out dates. We offer length of stays
from 4 nights minimum to 1 year, so any length of time
in-between is acceptable. You stay will be
pro-rated based upon the amount of time you choose.
We find that flights are generally cheaper if you
travel mid week from Tuesday - Thursday.
39) Does
the resort offer a crib and/or a high chare for my child ?
- Yes, the resort offers cribs and high chairs. We will
make a note on your reservation and you may also
obtain either form VIP Guest Services.
40) I
would like to know a phone number where I can reach the resort ?
- The main phone number to the resort is (809) 970-7777, there
is also an alternate # on your contract.
41) What is the climate at the resort ?
- The annual average temp in the Dominican is 77 degrees.
The temp can range from 75-90 during the
winter months and 80-95 during the summer months.
42) WHAT'S THE CATCH / WHY IS IT SO CHEAP ?
- There is no catch,
no sales promotion,
no time share presentation that you have to attend -
there is
NO CATCH AT ALL ! We are owners and wish to extend to you a vacation to remember.
Why ? Because
we know you will refer your friends and have an experience that most could not
have had otherwise. Remember that you can always
call any one of us and know that you
are speaking directly to an owner.
Mark Austin @ (860) 982-3437
or David Charron @ (860) 982-3439.