TIME-SENSITIVE: Student-led DR Trip Celebrating Yale Class of 2017
Kilgore, Marquita
Hello, my fellow Yalies!
I’m excited to see so many people I respect and adore graduating in Yale’s Class of 2017, and I would like to do something special to celebrate this year’s graduates! With this in mind, I’ve organized a post-graduation group trip to Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resorts (LHVR) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic! Muqadin (my fiancé) and I went on this trip a couple of years ago and have been wanting to go back, especially with a fun group! We realized that it’s perfect for groups, and there was so much to do and see that we just didn’t have the time to do it all during our first trip. Our group is receiving an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING deal by booking through an exclusive vacation club membership (coordinated via CBJ Adventures). If you’re interested in joining the group, please see below and attached for more details. I highly recommend choosing your roommate(s) and securing your spot ASAP, as the Puerto Plata LHVR location is wildly popular, and all reservations will be subject to availability at the resort.
Here are the details:
WHAT
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Quality time spent celebrating with Yale ‘17 graduates and other Yale students
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Private time with WHOMEVER you choose to accompany you on trip
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Resort is HUGE for privacy on some days versus hanging with group on others
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Resort has adults-only versus family-friendly accommodations/areas as options
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Your guests/roommates do not have to be Yale-affiliated, and there is no limit on how many of them you can bring (partners/families/non-Yale friends all welcomed!)
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All-inclusive accommodations
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Includes unlimited food/snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic AND alcoholic) as well as free beach access, activities, sports, & entertainment
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Review the full All-Inclusive menu at https://cbjadventures.com/ for complete details
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WHEN
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Group contract dates are May 24 - 31, 2017 (cheaper flights in middle of week!)
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These dates are flexible (come and go as you please!)
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Recommended stay: 7 nights (Muq and I stayed 3 nights and felt it wasn’t enough)
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Minimum stay: 3 nights
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LHVR throws a resort-wide gala with dinner/entertainment every Sunday evening
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We’ll reserve a section for our Yale Student Group, so try to be there for 5/28
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WHERE
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Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, which is a MASSIVE mega resort complex that includes numerous resorts, including the 3 at which our group will be staying:
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The Tropical
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Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort
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Residence Suites
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See https://cbjadventures.com/puerto-plata/ for more details, including map of the resort complex & links to resort/accommodation details
HOW MUCH
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PAY BY 4/9/2017: Room Cost (Split between roommates)
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PAY TO BOOK: Room Deposit
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45% of total room cost
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Will be subtracted from room balance
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See attached Yale Student Group rates for more details
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Rates range $75-169 per night
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Price you pay is in highlighted in orange for each room type
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When submitting your reservation request, please make sure to enter group code YALE15 to get full 60% discount off LHVR prices!!!
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PAY UPON ARRIVAL AT LHVR: Resort/All-Inclusive Fee (Paid per individual)
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E.g., Adults pay $65-70 per night ($150 per night if Kosher dining is requested)
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Sample Budget for 2 Adults (staying in cheapest room)
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$205 per night (including room & resort/all-inclusive fees for two)
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$1435 for the week
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$238 deposit required for booking
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See https://cbjadventures.com/payment-information/ for full details on payment information
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Roundtrip shared shuttle rides as ground transfers between Puerto Plata, DR Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) and LHVR are provided for free by LHVR
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Flights NOT included
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Google Flights often has $400-500 flight deals listed between NYC and POP airports, so after your reservation has been confirmed, jump on those!
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HOW TO BOOK
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Secure your room ASAP
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Goal deadline for group booking: 2/24/2017 (i.e., 3 months in advance)
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Final deadline for booking is 4/1, and final room payment is due 4/9
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Caution: Again, all reservations are subject to availability and the Puerto Plata location is popular, so if you want to guarantee your spot and choice of accommodations, Book ASAP!
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Booking instructions
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See attached for Yale Student Group rates/terms (cheaper than website) & don’t forget about group code YALE15
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See booking instructions and link to reservation request form at https://cbjadventures.com/booking-process/
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GROUP ACTIVITIES
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I’ll have a list of names/e-mails of those booked reservations under the group code, and I’ll be in touch with regard to adding everyone to a social media group & coordinating group-wide activities
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Stay tuned for more details after the 4/1 final booking deadline!
Please feel free to forward this e-mail onto others with whom you wish to enjoy this trip! The https://cbjadventures.com/ site is very informative and should be able to answer most questions. I recommend reading through it prior to booking and using it as a reference thereafter. Beyond that, I’m here and happy to answer any questions I can or to connect you with someone who likely can. Get excited… I certainly am! Puerto Plata, here we come!
Best regards,
Quita
Marquita N. Kilgore
MD Candidate | Class of 2018
Yale SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
