Marilyn Jackson

Unlimited Adventure Travel LLC

Drama Free Cartagena Colombia

Apr 16, 2024 to Apr 21, 2024
Cartagena, Columbia
 
 
April 16-21, 2024
Monthly Payments Required
$100 Deposit for Double Occupancy (per person)
Deposits are nonrefundable/non-transferrable
You Must have a passport before reserving your room.
 
Cartagena, Columbia: 
Experience the beauty of Cartagena, where the Latin spirit feels at home: colorful clothes, salsa, a rich tapestry of history, culture, biodiversity, street dance, and passionate people.
Cartagena is one of the major ports on the northern coast of Colombia in the Caribbean Coast Region, bordering the Caribbean Sea. Cartagena's past role as a link in the route to West Indies provides essential historical value for world exploration and preservation of heritage from the great commercial maritime routes. In addition, Cartagena was the first Spanish colony on the South American continent and the first sanctuary for formerly enslaved Africans in the Americas.     
 Cartagena woman Stock Photos, Royalty Free Cartagena woman Images |  Depositphotos Cartagena de Indias: Un destino para gozar - Los Angeles Times 
Accommodations:
 
Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort- All-Inclusive-Unlimited-Luxury
They are ideally located near Cartagena's vibrant, historic city and the premium gated Karibana community. Each room or suite offers a private balcony or terrace with stunning views of the surrounding tropical landscape, pools, or ocean. Savor cuisine worldwide at five dining options and sip top-shelf drinks at five themed bars and lounges. All of this and more are included in the Unlimited-Luxury® all-inclusive experience. Located just 30 minutes from Cartagena, Dreams, Karibana Cartagena offers the perfect location for a family or couples getaway to explore a unique destination along the stunning and vibrant Columbian Caribbean. 
 
 
 

Hotel Policy:

  • Check-In: 3:00 pm
  • Check Out: 12:00 pm
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18

General Policies:

Check-in Policy - Hotel may require a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

 

Included in Rate:

  • Five nights of hotel accommodation
  • Hotel taxes
  • Food and Drinks
  • Entertainment 
 

Not Included in Rate:

  • Airfare
  • Travel Protection
  • Transportation to and from the hotel 

 

 Hotel Amenities:
  • Beauty shop/salon†
  • Doctor on call†
  • Exercise gym†
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Locker room†
  • Pool†
  • Room service†
  • Shopping mall†
  • Shuttle to local attractions†
  • Spa†
 

Onsite Dining:

*All restaurants and bars may not be open every night. Please check with the resort for more details.

 

Barefoot Grill

Grilled specialties are served poolside.

Dress code: Casual

Lunch: 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm


Capers

Italian Cuisine

Additional Information: Adults-only restaurant Wine cellar offers a semi-private area for up to 28 guests with a five-course menu, wine list, and sommelier*.

*Additional costs apply 

Dress Code: Formal

Dinner: 6:00 pm- 11:00 pm

 

Carnival

International Buffet

Mexican and international-themed buffet offering 4 specialty stations.

Dress code: Casual

Additional Information: Casual Elegance dress code is required for dinner.

Breakfast: 7:00 am – 11:30 am. Lunch: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm.

 

Castaways

Seafood Restaurant

International snacks and specialties for lunch. Grilled and seafood specialties were served for dinner.

Attire: Casual Elegance

Dinner: 6:00 pm-11:00 pm


Coco Cafe

A signature coffee shop serves freshly made coffee, pastries, salads, and sandwiches daily.

Dress code: Casual

Open 24 hours

 

Himitsu

Pan-Asian fusion delicacies

Pan-Asian fusion delicacies

Dress code: Casual Elegance

Dinner: 6:00 pm- 11:00 pm

Additional Information: Children are welcome on the patio.

 

Tamarindo

Mexican Cuisine

Authentic Mexican and local favorites with a gourmet twist.

Dress code: Casual Elegance

Dinner: 6:00 pm- 11:00 pm

 

Various Bars & Lounges 

Manatees

Swim-up Bar

Swim-up bar serving premium brand beverages. Located at the infinity pool.

Dress code: Beach Casual

10:00 am- 6:30 pm

 

Moments

Open-air lobby bar

Enjoy a variety of premium cocktails while you watch the sunset from a wooden deck.

Dress code: Daytime Casual

10:00 pm- 1:00 am

 

Preferred Club Bar

Exclusively for Preferred Club guests

Exclusive for Preferred Club guests, located at the Preferred Lounge.

Dress code: Casual

8:00 am- 11:00 pm

 

Showtime

Outdoor theater bar

Dress code: Daytime Casual

Open during shows

 

Dress Code:

Casual

Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes, and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up—no sleeveless shirts for men.

Casual Elegance

Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves, or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants are required for men.

Beach Casual

Swim trunks, bathing suits, and flip-flops are accepted.

Formal

Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

Daytime Casual

Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals are required.

Resort Casual

Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes, and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up—no sleeveless shirts for men.

Pool Casual

Bathing suits are allowed. Cover-ups and sandals (or flip-flops) are preferred.

Onsite Recreation:

  • Dance Classes
  • Bike Tours
  • Golf (Additional cost)
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Tennis court (Additional charge)
  • Volleyball
  • Water activities
  • Complimentary shuttle to the Walled City on Saturdays and Sundays

 Entertainment: 

  • Theme parties
  • Live Nightly entertainment

Booking Requirements and Information:

 

Unlimited Adventure Travel is not liable for any loss due to failure to read and understand this information. The considerations included in this document may be critical to your upcoming trip.

  • A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking (will be added to the balance).
  • If you have a roommate, both deposits are due simultaneously.
  • If applicable, you must ensure that your roommate makes timely payments.
  • If your roommate cancels, you will be responsible for additional charges.
  • All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • After three follow-up attempts and no response, your reservation will be canceled, and all funds will be forfeited.
  • You must provide your full name as it appears on your passport (MUST HAVE PASSPORT BEFORE DEPARTURE)
  • If you decline the travel insurance, you must complete an insurance waiver and submit it via email.
  • Your passport must be valid six months from your scheduled return date and have at least two free pages in the Visas section.
  • You are responsible for keeping Unlimited Adventure Travel informed of email changes, as this is our primary means of communication and name changes.
  • Scheduled monthly payments are required to avoid cancelation ($25 minimum) (RESERVATION WILL BE CANCELED)
  • Reservation must be paid in full by the final payment date of 2/9/2024 to avoid cancelation (NO EXCEPTIONS).
  • All cancellations and changes must be submitted in writing via email. No cancellations will be processed over the phone or by text message.
  • Bed types are not guaranteed; therefore, please ensure you are comfortable sharing a bed if required.

Travel Insurance: (once purchased, nonrefundable/non-transferrable)

Rates are based on the package price.

 

  • Trip Interruption - Reimburses (up to the total trip cost) un-used hotel arrangements plus additional costs to change or purchase a new airline ticket if you can't travel due to circumstances such as illness or injury to you, a family member, or a traveling companion, jury duty, subpoena, or a traffic accident on the way to the airport.
  • Travel Delay: Reimburses you up to $3,000 for expenses such as meals, lodging, and local transportation costs should you be delayed six or more hours due to a defined Hazard, such as a Common Carrier Delay or Quarantine (imposed by a physician or government authority).
  • Missed Connection: The plan reimburses you up to $500 for unused arrangements and additional transportation should you miss your cruise or tour departure due to a delay of at least 3 hours to 12 hours of all regularly scheduled flights due to a covered reason, such as adverse weather or Quarantine (imposed by a physician or government authority).
  • Emergency Evacuation - Under certain circumstances detailed in the Plan, the Plan can pay for the transportation expenses Incurred to evacuate You to the nearest qualified hospital and/or to return you home.
  • Baggage/Personal Property - Reimburses you for baggage or items lost, stolen, or damaged during your vacation.
  • Medical Expense - Reimburses medical costs should you incur hospital charges or other medical bills due to an illness or injury during your vacation.
  • Baggage Delay - Reimburses for purchasing necessary personal items if your bags are delayed by the airline for 8 hours or longer. The plan covers you for purchasing items up to $300 if a common carrier delays your luggage for more than 8 hours en route to your vacation.
  • Travel Accident - Accidental death and dismemberment coverage in the event of loss of life, limb, or sight resulting from an injury occurring during Your Trip. 
The following items are not refundable under Travel Protection Plus.
• "No Show" situations where the traveler does not check-in and is denied boarding situations are not covered
• Nonrefundable hotel rates
• Air not purchased from Apple 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
• Nonrefundable travel agent fees may be included in your package price. Please consult your travel agent.
• 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 before departure
• The cost of the travel protection plan
 
Additional Information:
Eligibility: This plan is only available to U.S. (except Puerto Rico) residents booking their travel with Apple Vacations.
Note to Minnesota, Missouri, and New York residents only: You are not required to purchase the Post-Departure Travel Insurance to purchase the Pre-Departure Penalty Waiver.

   Cancellation Policy:

 

Day 1                                                                                      Loss of nonrefundable deposit ($100)
40 days or less before departure (March 8, 2024)          100% nonrefundable (without Insurance)
 
Contact Information:
Marilyn Jackson
  unlimitedadventuretravel@yahoo.com
Phone: (903) 422-0244
 

Available Packages

Jr. Suite Tropical View (Flight Not Included)
Unavailable as of January 9, 2024

$1,057.00
Deposit: $100.00 per person

Rate: Per Person

View: Garden View

Bedding: 2 Doubles/1King

Bed Type is not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

RATES ARE BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (PER PERSON)

Monthly Payments Required (Min $25)

 

Jr. Suite Partial Ocean View (Flight Not Included)
Unavailable as of January 23, 2024

Starting At: $1,152.00
Deposit: $100.00 per person

Rate: Per Person

View: Partial Ocean View

Bedding: 2 Doubles/1King

Bed Type is not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

RATES ARE BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (PER PERSON)

Monthly Payments Required (Min $25)

Preferred Club Jr. Suite Tropical View (Flight Not Included)
Unavailable as of January 9, 2024

Starting At: $1,249.00
Deposit: $100.00 per person

Rate: Per Person

View: Garden View

Bedding: 2 Doubles/1King

Bed Type is not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

RATES ARE BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (PER PERSON)

Monthly Payments Required (Min $25)

 

 Preferred Club Amenities

  • Personalized check-in and check-out
  • Daily continental breakfast service
  • Afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres
  • Exquisite desserts and premium liquors
  • Access to Preferred Club lounge and bar
  • Complimentary computer access
  • Preferred Club suites in premium locations
  • Upgraded mini-bar 
  • Upgraded bath amenities

Preferred Club Jr. Ocean View (Flight Not Included)
Unavailable as of January 9, 2024

Starting At: $1,345.00
Deposit: $100.00 per person

Rate: Per Person

View: Ocean View

Bedding: 2 Doubles/1King

Bed Type is not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

RATES ARE BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (PER PERSON)

Monthly Payments Required (Min $25)

 

 Preferred Club Amenities

  • Personalized check-in and check-out
  • Daily continental breakfast service
  • Afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres
  • Exquisite desserts and premium liquors
  • Access to Preferred Club lounge and bar
  • Complimentary computer access
  • Preferred Club suites in premium locations
  • Upgraded mini-bar 
  • Upgraded bath amenities

Extra Options

Round-Trip Transportation for Single Traveler
Unavailable as of February 9, 2024

$85.00

  • Private Transportation to & from Rafael Nunez Airport & your Manzanillo Hotel
  •  
  • RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL BOOKED
  •  
  • These convenient round-trip shared shuttle transfers ensure seamless arrival and departure for every guest. On arrival, you will receive a warm and friendly welcome by a Decameron Explorer Representative for a seamless check-in and on your way to your hotel. For your return journey, your driver will meet you at your hotel and take you back to the airport. This transfer applies when a single passenger on your reservation or someone on your booking travels on a different itinerary (dates/flights/hotel).
  • Inclusions: Round-trip transportation to/from your hotel.
  • Exclusions: Gratuities
  • Additional Information: After clearing Immigration and Customs, a Decameron Explorer Representative (wearing beige pants and a white shirt) will greet you and direct you to your transfer vehicle.
  • Cancel Policy: Cancels within 24 hours of arrival will incur a 100 percent penalty.
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  •  

Round Trip Transportation for Double Occupancy
Unavailable as of February 9, 2024

$45.00

  • RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL BOOKED
  • This convenient round-trip shared shuttle transfers ensure seamless arrival and departure for every guest. On arrival, you will receive a warm and friendly welcome by a Decameron Explorer Representative for a seamless check-in and on your way to your hotel. For your return journey, your driver will meet you at your hotel and take you back to the airport. This transfer applies when a single passenger on your reservation or someone on your booking travels on a different itinerary (dates/flights/hotel).
  • Inclusions: Round-trip transportation to/from your hotel.
  • Exclusions: Gratuities
  • Additional Information: After clearing Immigration and Customs, a Decameron Explorer Representative (wearing beige pants and a white shirt) will greet you and direct you to your transfer vehicle.
  • Cancel Policy: Cancels within 24 hours of arrival will incur a 100 percent penalty.
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Travel Protection Plus-Full Travel Credit-Package Price-$800-$1499.99
Unavailable as of February 9, 2024

$80.00
Deposit: $80.00

Package Price-$800-$1499.99 (Rates subject to change if not paid with deposit or within 7 days of booking)
    This plan is excellent for travelers traveling with us again, allowing the reuse of the funds as a travel credit for travel commencing within 395 days of the original departure date.
 
Travel credit policies:
  • Travel credits are valid for 13 months (395 days) from the original departure date.
  • Travel credits are non-refundable, non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, and must be used by the expiration date.
  • Travel credits will be issued in the names of the passengers on the original reservation.
  • Travel credits must be applied to the same ALGV brand as the original booking.
  • All refunds must be requested within 60 days of the date of cancellation.
Go to Tripmate.com/wpN430 before your purchase, or for a summary of this information, review the Travel Protection section below.

Travel Protection Plus-Full Travel Credit-Package Price-$1500-$2999.99
Unavailable as of February 9, 2024

$105.00
Deposit: $105.00

Package Price-$1500-$2999.99 (Rates subject to change if not paid with deposit or within 7 days of booking)
    This plan is excellent for travelers traveling with us again, allowing the reuse of the funds as a travel credit for travel commencing within 395 days of the original departure date.
 
Travel credit policies:
  • Travel credits are valid for 13 months (395 days) from the original departure date.
  • Travel credits are non-refundable, non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, and must be used by the expiration date.
  • Travel credits will be issued in the names of the passengers on the original reservation.
  • Travel credits must be applied to the same ALGV brand as the original booking.
  • All refunds must be requested within 60 days of the date of cancellation.
Go to Tripmate.com/wpN430 before your purchase, or for a summary of this information, review the Travel Protection section below.

Travel Protection Plus- Cash Refund-Package Price-$800-$1499.99
Unavailable as of February 9, 2024

$185.00
Deposit: $185.00

Package Price-$800-$1499.99 (Rates subject to change if not paid with deposit or within 7 days of booking)
    Customers who want their full refund in the original form of payment should select this plan. Remember that all bookings without Travel Protection Plus receive any refund due in the form of future travel credits.

• Cancel for ANY reason and get a full refund, less the cost of the travel protection/non-refundable deposit, in the original form of payment
Go to Tripmate.com/wpN430 before your purchase, or for a summary of this information, review the Travel Protection section below.

Travel Protection Plus- Cash Refund-Package Price-$1500-$2999.99
Unavailable as of February 9, 2024

$229.99
Deposit: $229.99

Package Price-$1500-$2999.99 (Rates subject to change if not paid with deposit or within 7 days of booking)
    Customers who want their full refund in the original form of payment should select this plan. Remember that all bookings without Travel Protection Plus receive any refund due in the form of future travel credits.

• Cancel for ANY reason and get a full refund, less the cost of the travel protection/non-refundable deposit, in the original form of payment
Go to Tripmate.com/wpN430 before your purchase, or for a summary of this information, review the Travel Protection section below.

Decline Travel Protection
Unavailable as of February 9, 2024

$0.00

If you choose to decline, you are assuming any financial loss associated with your travel arrangements.

The Real Cartagena Tour
Unavailable as of January 13, 2024

$100.00

MUST BE PAID VIA ZELLE OR CASHAPP BY 1/13/2024

Where you are immersed in the local culture to learn about music, food, people, customs, and beliefs.

Visit traditional neighborhoods to understand the city from a geographic, cultural, social, and economic point of view, including the picturesque/working-class neighborhood called “GETSEMANI”  (where we will appreciate its exciting history and culture depicted through murals, graffiti, and of course its people). Also, this tour includes lunch at a traditional AfroColombian community.

Includes:

Hotel pickup/drop off.

Tour guide

Lunch in a local and traditional neighborhood of the city.

Air conditioning vehicle.

4 hours approx. From 1:30 am to 5:30 pm approx.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Boat rentals for Island hopping and beach party
Unavailable as of January 13, 2024

$125.00

MUST BE PAID VIA ZELLE OR CASHAPP BY 1/13/2024

Take part in this journey to the national/natural park called “The Rosario Islands” and visit the party beach called “Cholón,” where boats meet and start the party. After that, we go for lunch at the Island of Baru to stop at Playa Blanca beach, where we stay until we return to the city.

Includes:

Bilingual escort, personalized service.

Hotel pickup/drop off.

Lunch

Alcohol (rum and coke, cups, ice, and bottled water).

Beach chairs and shades

Captain and a copilot

RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MUST HAVE AT LEAST 15 PEOPLE

Tour to Palenque
Unavailable as of January 13, 2024

$130.00

MUST BE PAID VIA ZELLE OR CASHAPP BY 1/13/2024
This is a tour to learn about a village that was established by Africans who escaped from slavery in the 1600s where there are many ancient African practices still alive, including a language (Bantú, that was mixed with Spanish and Portuguese), traditional music and dances, way of living, customs, traditional medicine, and spiritual beliefs.

This village was declared by UNESCO  a” world cultural heritage site” in 2005, and it is home of the first world boxing champion, Antonio Cervantes, “Kid Pambele,” and the first Afro-Colombian movie actor “Evaristo Marquez,” who made a movie with Marlon Brando in 1968 called La Quemada.

The tour starts with a walking tour around the community of Palenque, a visit to a local home to learn about the family and their fruit-based candy business, interaction with the natives, a visit the school of music and arts for a performance of a traditional music group and traditional dances (monetary donation is suggested for the school), information on the history of the town and how the locals were able to escape from their captors being helped by their leader BENKOS BIOHO (who organized escapes just like the brave Harriet Tubman in the US) and how African men were supported by their women who built maps and roads in their hair braiding to get oriented in the woods and make it to the village where they would make it to freedom.


Includes:

Transportation (air conditioning vehicle)

Lunch

Tour guide

Hotel pick up/drop off

6 hours approx. From 8:00 am to 3:00 pm approx.

 

RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE