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Wedding Date: Saturday; October 23, 2010 Location: Excellence Resorts and Spa, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Dear Friends and Family, As we prepare for our journey down the aisle, we recognize how blessed we are to have such remarkable friends and family. Since you have been so influential in the type of people we have become, we invite you to join us in the Dominican Republic to celebrate our wedding. We can't think of a better way to celebrate our new life as a married couple than to be on a tropical island with the people we love!  Regardless of whether you are from Madison, Tampa, or somewhere in-between, we’d like to invite you to share in our love of travel and adventure and celebrate the beginning of a new life together; your presence replaces the best presents we can ask for!  We understand that joining us might cost more than a typical wedding but we diligently worked to make this trip more affordable.  We certainly understand if you cannot attend, in fact we plan to have an informal reception in the Tampa area for everyone.  Either way, we look forward to sharing the experience and memories of our celebration in the tropics.  For our part we’ll do our best to ensure that you leave us with not only enjoying paradise and eating the finest foods and drink but also great memories and a sharing laughs. Hilary and Matt   The Plan: Join us in Punta Cana for a wedding celebration! Travel arrangements for this very special day are being coordinated by Julie Schafer at Classic Travel: Phone: (651) 465-0365 or (800) 965-8522 or e-mail: julie@classictravelusa.com. We strongly encourage guests to make their reservations as soon as possible to get the best rates! We have selected accommodations at the beautiful Adults-Only Excellence Resort and Spa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Rates include accommodations plus all meals, snacks, beverages (alcoholic and non-), daily activities, nightly entertainment, and all taxes and gratuities. *Rates are subject to change based on departure airport and exact dates of travel. We strongly encourage you to book as soon as possible to receive the best pricing and ensure availability. Please contact Julie Schafer for flight schedules and alternate accommodation options. The Hotel: At Excellence Punta Cana, you are surrounded by all inclusive luxury. This quaint, colonial-style all inclusive resort and spa is the ideal destination for couples seeking secluded romantic resort getaways. But secluded doesn't mean isolated. Excellence Punta Cana is conveniently located only 35 miles from Punta Cana International Airport, and 60 miles from La Romana International Airport. Nestled among palms on a 30-mile stretch of perfect white-sand Caribbean beach, Excellence Punta Cana is an all inclusive romantic resort where everything is taken care of and nothing is left out. So you are free to create those moments you dream of… and memories you'll have forever At Excellence Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic’s premier all inclusive resort and spa, we bring the luxury to you. Our all inclusive program covers services, facilities, dining and drinks, so you don’t have anything to worry about... except making the most of your time here. The all inclusive program at Excellence Punta Cana encompasses the following: Special Welcome Cocktail and cool towel Full breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks each day 8 à la carte dining options 1 buffet restaurant for breakfast & lunch and 1 a la carte restaurant for lunch 10 bars Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks Unlimited premium and domestic alcoholic beverages 24-hour room service Mini-bar in room stocked daily with water, juices, soft drinks, beer and snacks Coffee/tea maker in room, complete with coffee, tea, sugar and cream Pool and beach waiter service 2 giant swimming pools 2 outdoor Jacuzzis Non-motorized water sports (Snorkeling Gearg, introductory scuba lesson) Daily activities and nightly entertainment Horseback riding (30 min. included per person per stay), bocce, aerobics & water aerobics, water polo, fitness, yoga, jogging, Spanish lessons, dancing lessons, cooking lessons, theme nights, beach volleyball, beach football, tennis, basketball, bicycles, squash, table tennis, darts, billiards, board games, archery, air rifle shooting Fully equipped fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment Free wireless internet Electronic in-room safe All taxes and gratuities The Location: If during your stay at Excellence Punta Cana you wish to explore beyond the all inclusive luxury and activities of the resort and spa, a world of excitement awaits in the surrounding area. Excellence Punta Cana is situated in a lush tropical setting full of cultural and ecological attractions. Isla Catalina, given its name by Christopher Columbus, is a gorgeous uninhabited island and nature preserve protected by the Dominican government. Isla Saona, another area highlight and national park, is nothing short of a tropical paradise circled by shallow waters and world-class snorkeling. Plantación Tropical is the Caribbean’s largest horticultural center and aviary, and features a wide variety of exotic tropical plants and birds. Our portion of the Dominican Republic is also known for its extensive networks of caves, cenotes and underground rivers. There are opportunities for otherworldly cave tours and cave snorkeling throughout the area; in fact, the Caribbean’s longest underground cave is here. The breathtaking Los Haitises National Park is home to a system of caves adorned with fascinating pre-Columbian drawings and petroglyphs. Other points of interest near Excellence Punta Cana include the quaint seaside fishing town of Boca de Yuma, which itself is not far from the historic Ponce de Leon House. The artist community Altos de Chavón is a re-created 15th century Italian-Spanish village on the Chavón River, boasting delicious local cuisine. There’s shopping and local crafts in the town of Higuey, and the impressive cathedral honoring the Patron Saint of the Dominican Republic. If you’re looking for physical activities, the area surrounding Excellence Punta Cana offers a variety of diversions, including scuba diving, deep sea fishing, bowling, and several world-class golf courses. Price/Itinerary Options*: Excellence Resort and Spa Travel Dates: 10/21—10/24 (3 night package): Gardenview Jr Suite --  $412.00 per person (based on 2 people per room) Oceanview Jr Suite -- $526.00 per person (based on 2 people per room) Excellence Club Gardenview Jr Suite-- $526.00 per person (based on 2 people per room) Excellence Club Oceanview Jr Suite -- $610.00 per person (based on 2 people per room) Travel Dates: 10/20—10/25 (5 night package): Gardenview Jr Suite --  $660.00 per person (based on 2 people per room) Oceanview Jr Suite -- $850.00 per person (based on 2 people per room) Excellence Club Gardenview Jr Suite-- $850.00 per person (based on 2 people per room) Excellence Club Oceanview Jr Suite -- $990.00 per person (based on 2 people per room) The Excellence Club rooms include the following ammenties: Private check-in/check-out Late/early check-in/check-out Concierge service from 7am - 11pm Private lounge with free internet/buffet VIP toiletries Access to private beach area Free newspaper daily Beach bag to use during stay Free shoe shine daily fresh fruit in room daily fresh flowers in room upon arrival 37 inch flat screen in room/ipod radio upgraded minibar with wine and liqour; and upgraded room service menu Rates above are based on double occupancy. Additional room categories, single and triple occupancy rates are available as well. All packages include: 5 nights accommodations,  roundtrip transfers from airport to Excellence Resort and Spa, All-Inclusive accommodations include all meals, drinks (alcoholic and non----including premium brand liquors), non-motorized watersports, all taxes* and gratuities.  * please note that you are required to purchase your tourist card upon arrival at the Punta Cana airport for approximately $12USD per person; payable in cash.  This is not included in the package price. Please contact Julie Schafer for flight schedules and alternative accommodation options. *Rates are subject to change based on departure destination, travel dates and availability at time of booking. For Additional Information: Contact Julie Schafer at Classic Travel (800) 965-8522 OR e-mail: julie@classictravelusa.com 4767 Okemos Rd. 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