Sarah Barlow

Design Our Travel LLC

Aaliyah & Cole's Destination Wedding Group

Oct 8, 2024 to Oct 15, 2024
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba
 

Join Us in Celebrating

Aaliyah and Cole's Destination Wedding

 
ESCAPE TO THE happy island of aruba AT the
holiday inn resort aruba
WEDDING DATE: october 11, 2024

 
Get ready to enjoy yourself on one quarter mile of happiness situated on Palm Beach’s stunning white sand and crystal blue waters. With a unique location in the Caribbean region, Aruba is known for its warm, sunny weather and lack of rainfall. Positioned in the heart of Palm Beach, on the beachfront of transparent waters and steps away from the best shopping malls, restaurants, piano bars, movie theaters, entertainments centers & nightlife of the island; the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba features all of the amenities necessary for a luxurious getaway. With an array of versatile dining experiences, a 24-hour fitness center and spa, you will find no shortage of activities during your stay. Enjoy every hour during your getaway; whether it’s relaxing by the pool or fun water sports, there is something for everyone. 
 
 
What's Included In This Trip
 
  • Your Selected Room Accommodations
  • Roundtrip Airport Transfers to and from resort at arrival and departure
  • Three pools and three hot tubs with lounge chairs and sitting areas
  • Daily entertainment
  • Sport facilities including 4 tennis courts and a basketball court
  • Fitness center
  • Kid's club and activity center
  • Complimentary  Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary Bike Rentals
  • Destination Guide with tips, tricks, and activity recommendations from Design Our Travel® LLC
 
 
What's Not Included In This Trip
  • Airfare 
  • Optional Travel Protection
  • This is NOT an all-inclusive resort, so no food/drinks are provided
  • Tips/Gratuities for resort staff and off property activities
  • Optional Excursions, onsite casino, and spa activities
 

 

Cancellation Policy   

 
All room deposits are non-refundable regardless if insurance protection is taken or not.
 
Travel protection will be offered at time of booking and then again 1-2 times prior to departure date.  It is up to the guests should they wish to have travel protection to possibly protect their payments beyond the deposit.
 
CANCELLATION POLICIES: ALL PAYMENTS ARE 100% NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER FINAL PAYMENT UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please consider Travel Protection to protect your vacation investment. In the unfortunate incident that a traveler needs to cancel their reservation, cancellation requests must be received in writing and sent to cancellation@designourtravel.com. Upon receipt, we will review and reply with a confirmation of your cancellation. A cancellation confirmation will be provided to the traveler for any potential travel insurance claims they may need to submit.
 
For full details of the terms & conditions, please visit  HERE and HERE
 
 

 

 
CHANGES TO RESERVATIONS: Any changes made to your existing room reservation are subject to the current rates, promotions, and terms at the time of the change. If the number of individuals occupying a room changes, the remaining travelers will be responsible for any additional costs incurred as a result of the change in the per-person occupancy rate. If a traveler makes changes to their reservation, an administrative processing fee of $50 will be assessed in addition to any travel supplier fees/penalties. This processing fee is to cover our time spent processing your reservation change. This fee is per change and will double to $100 for changes made within 30 days of travel.  Fee must be paid prior to change being completed by Design Our Travel® LLC.
 
For full details of the terms & conditions, please visit HERE and HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FLIGHTS
 
Please do not book your fights until you have received a confirmation from the wedding team at Design Our Travel® with your reservation number and paid receipt for your deposit. We have to confirm your dates requested and manually submit your payment.
 
 
 
 
IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT COMPLETING YOUR RESERVATIONS
 
  1. Please enter your legal name(s) EXACTLY as it appears on your valid passport.
  2. Your passport number is NOT required to book your room or flight. As long as the legal name matches your airplane ticket and your passport is valid at the time of travel you are good to go.  You may leave the passport number and expiration date blank, but please do not forget to make sure it's not expired at the time of your trip.
  3. Please note every field marked with an asterisk (*) is required and you will not be able to submit the form without ALL mandatory (*) fields properly completed. Weddings by Design Our Travel is not liable if the information is not entered correctly.
  4. Submitting information via the reservation form does not automatically confirm your reservation, or charge your credit card. Your dedicated Wedding Team will process the reservation/payment & email you a confirmation invoice within 48hrs. Our Business Hours are Monday & Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 5 PM EST, Tuesday & Thursday from 10:00 AM - 7 PM EST, and Friday 10:00 AM - 4 PM EST. (Closed on Weekends and Major Holidays). Once your booking form is submitted you will see a Thank You pop-up box confirming your submission.
  5. It is your responsibility to review the invoice terms and conditions upon receipt to ensure 100% accuracy. Please check thoroughly for any discrepancies or errors. Weddings by Design Our Travel is NOT responsible for errors, or any fees associated with necessary changes after 24hrs of receipt.
 
This reservation form is a secure part of our Customer Relationship Management system and is encrypted with PCI compliance status. Your Safety Is Our Top Priority!
 
 
FAQ's
 
  • Do you offer assistance booking airfare? Most wedding guests book air on their own - whether they are wanting to use flight credits, points, etc...booking on their own gives them the freedom to book how they want. However, we are still able to answer questions about the air options you have and do our best to assist you in the booking process.
  • Can we add on extra nights? Please let us know at time of booking if you would like to add on additional nights to your stay.  You can email us at weddings@designourtravel.com
  • Do you offer payment plans? Yes! Take advantage of our awesome flexible payment plan where you don't have to pay all at once! It's interest-free - just checkmark the box on the invoice asking to have monthly payments. Even if you don't sign up for monthly payments, you will still get a monthly reminder letting you know that if you'd like to make a payment towards your reservation, you can.
  • Do you take cash or check for payments? No, Design Our Travel® LLC does not accept cash, checks, or money orders at this time.  We do accept credit and debit cards; please keep in mind that some debit cards have a daily limit.
  • How will I receive my final travel documents? All wedding guests will receive a hard copy of their final travel documents via US mail. In addition, all travelers with Design Our Travel® will have a customized electronic itinerary via an app that they  will have access to on-the-go.
  • I plan on bringing children, what's the best way for us to book? Please email us at weddings@designourtravel.com because our booking system is unable to recognize children's dates of birth.
 
 

Available Packages

Resort View
Unavailable as of June 5, 2024

Starting At: $717.70
Deposit: $150.00 per person

Take in the island and resort views from the comfort of your private balcony in our Resort View room. Ideal for escapades to relax with family and friends, equipped with comfortable furnishings, and the essential amenities to indulge in Aruba's tropical oasis!

 

*Maximum occupancy of 3 adults + 1 child or 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children per room.

 

Bedding Type: King or 2 Double Beds

Note: Bedding option, connecting rooms, and/or specific room location requests are never guaranteed but we try our best to accommodate guests requests directly to the resort.

CHILDREN'S RATES (0-19 years old if staying with at least 1 paying adult): $28.00 (for the airport transfers) per child regardless of how many nights staying. We will manually add this amount on should you need child accommodations.  Please email us at weddings@designourtravel.com with number of children and dates of birth.

 

*If you need a different set of dates or any other personalization please email Sarah with your request.

Please note: If you are booking a room as a single, the deposit will be $300. Our system only allows us to do $150 per person as a deposit, so we will manually need to invoice you for the remainder. Once you submit your booking request and payment authorization, you will receive an updated invoice from the team at Design Our Travel®.  Payment of the full deposit will be due in order to finalize your reservation.

Standard Ocean View
Unavailable as of June 5, 2024

Starting At: $788.67
Deposit: $150.00 per person

Get the best of both worlds from the moment you open your eyes with out Ocean View Rooms; capturing the wondrous colors of the ocean and the contrasting island views. Take a seat on your private balcony to soak up the island sunshine and the sound of the waves.

 

*Maximum occupancy of 3 adults + 1 child or 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children per room.

 

Bedding Type: King or 2 Double Beds

Note: Bedding option, connecting rooms, and/or specific room location requests are never guaranteed but we try our best to accommodate guest requests directly to the resort.

CHILDREN'S RATES (0-19 years old if staying with at least 1 paying adult): $28.00 (for the airport transfers) per child regardless of how many nights staying. We will manually add this amount on should you need child accommodations.  Please email us at weddings@designourtravel.com with number of children and dates of birth.

 

*If you need a different set of dates or any other personalization please email Sarah with your request.

Please note: If you are booking a room as a single, the deposit will be $300. Our system only allows us to do $150 per person as a deposit, so we will manually need to invoice you for the remainder. Once you submit your booking request and payment authorization, you will receive an updated invoice from the team at Design Our Travel®.  Payment of the full deposit will be due in order to finalize your reservation.

Ocean Front
Unavailable as of June 5, 2024

Starting At: $1,290.10
Deposit: $150.00 per person

Treat yourself to the best Ocean Front Views on the island. Let the closest rooms to the Caribbean Sea greet your mornings and witness Aruba’s sunsets from the privacy of your balcony. Delight in our spacious and naturally lighted rooms and enjoy the one-of-a-kind experiences that Palm Beach has to offer.

 

*Maximum occupancy of 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children per room.

 

Bedding Type: King or Two Doubles

Note: Bedding option, connecting rooms, and/or specific room location requests are never guaranteed but we try our best to accommodate guest requests directly to the resort.

CHILDREN'S RATES (0-19 years old if staying with at least 1 paying adult): $28.00 (for the airport transfers) per child regardless of how many nights staying. We will manually add this amount on should you need child accommodations.  Please email us at weddings@designourtravel.com with number of children and dates of birth.

 

*If you need a different set of dates or any other personalization please email Sarah with your request.

Please note: If you are booking a room as a single, the deposit will be $300. Our system only allows us to do $150 per person as a deposit, so we will manually need to invoice you for the remainder. Once you submit your booking request and payment authorization, you will receive an updated invoice from the team at Design Our Travel®.  Payment of the full deposit will be due in order to finalize your reservation.

Extra Options

Travel Protection Plus - Cash Refund
Unavailable as of June 5, 2024

$229.99
Deposit: $229.99

If you choose to purchase travel protection at the time of booking your room reservation we are able to offer you a "cancel for any reason" travel protection plan. 

 

Having travel protection while your on your trip will provide you some peace of mind, before and during travel.

Our Travel Protection Plan Includes: 

  • Cancel For Any Reason protection
  • Worry less about travel mishaps
  • Wherever you are, Whenever you need it, Our Travel Protection partners are always here to help: 24/7 travel assistance, medical assistance and emergency services.
 
We have two different types of travel protection, this option is for:
  • Travel Protection Plus - Cash Refund:  Clients who want their full refund in original form of payment should select this plan.   Click HERE for more details.  $229.99 per adult
 
  • The following items are not refundable under Travel Protection Plus 
    • "No Show" situations where the traveler does not check in and denied boarding situations are not covered
    • Non-refundable hotel rates
    • Any non-refundable deposit fees
    • Air not purchased from Funjet Vacations
    • If the number of individuals occupying a room decreases, the remaining travelers will be responsible for additional costs incurred as a result of a change in the per person occupancy rate
    • No name changes or substitutions on travel protection plans
    • Cost to change to an alternate scheduled airline as a result of an airline schedule change prior to departure
    • The cost of the travel protection plan
 
Note: This option is non-refundable once purchased and payment is due in full at time of deposit of your room reservation. 
 
Price of plan can change based on total cost of trip.  Should this be the case for you we will advise you prior to taking payment.

Travel Protection Plus - Travel Voucher Option
Unavailable as of June 5, 2024

$104.99
Deposit: $104.99

If you choose to purchase travel protection at the time of booking your room reservation we are able to offer you a "cancel for any reason" travel protection plan.

 

Having travel protection while your on your trip will provide you some peace of mind, before and during travel.

Our Travel Protection Plan Includes: 

  • Cancel For Any Reason protection
  • Worry less about travel mishaps
  • Wherever you are, Whenever you need it, Our Travel Protection partners are always here to help: 24/7 travel assistance, medical assistance and emergency services.
 
We have two different types of travel protection:
  • Travel Protection Plus - Full Travel Credit: This plan is great for travelers who will be traveling with us again, allowing reuse of the funds in the form of a travel credit for travel commencing within 365 days of their original departure date.  Click HERE for more details.  $104.99 per adult
 
  • The following items are not refundable under Travel Protection Plus 
    • "No Show" situations where the traveler does not check in and denied boarding situations are not covered
    • Non-refundable hotel rates
    • Any non-refundable deposit fees
    • Air not purchased from Funjet Vacations
    • If the number of individuals occupying a room decreases, the remaining travelers will be responsible for additional costs incurred as a result of a change in the per person occupancy rate
    • No name changes or substitutions on travel protection plans
    • Cost to change to an alternate scheduled airline as a result of an airline schedule change prior to departure
    • The cost of the travel protection plan
 
Note: This option is non-refundable once purchased and payment is due in full at time of deposit of your room reservation. 
 
Price of plan can change based on total cost of trip.  Should this be the case for you we will advise you prior to taking payment.