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Saturday
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Leisure

Enjoy a slow morning by the pool or beach, optional group activities, and a 6:30 PM rehearsal dinner for select guests.

Friday
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The Big Day

Spend the day relaxing, then join us for a x:00 PM wedding entrance and,  by sunset cocktails, dinner, and dancing under the stars.

Trip Timeline

Thursday
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Welcome

Arrivals throughout the day, followed by a beautiful sunset as we welcome everyone to Mexico.

Sunday
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Brunch

Close out the weekend with a farewell brunch and goodbyes before departures. Feel free to extend your stay and keep the vacation going.

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The Venue & Travel Guide

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Royal Hideaway Playacar 

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

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Our wedding celebration will unfold at this intimate, adults-only beachfront resort, where white-sand shores, lush palms, and glowing sunsets set the tone for a relaxed yet luxurious escape.

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Book Your Stay

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The Sands Resort

Rates variy 
Mention 'Payton & Elijah' wedding block when booking.

Timing & Rates

We anticipate the best booking rates will likely become available between November and February. Rates variy based on type of room but standard rooms range ~250-350 a night. Currently they are  3229/night.

 

We'll be keeping an eye on pricing and will share updates as we see rates change. Of course, you're welcome to book earlier if you'd like to secure a specific room category. The resort also offers a 100% refundable booking option, so you can always cancel and rebook if you find a better rate or room later.

Transportation

Fly into Cancun International Airport (CUN). It’s a 45–60 minute drive to the resort. We recommend pre-arranging a private transfer for a seamless arrival. The hotel does offer transportation service as well. Taxis are available, but booking ahead provides the most stress free ecpeirnve.

If you have any questions or would like tips on planning your trip, please don't hesitate to reach out to Payton's parents, Karen and Steve, at (281) 770-5348. They are happy to answer questions and help everyone navigate the booking process! 

Packing List

  • Effortless beachwear for poolside and daytime exploring

  • Semi-formal sunset attire for the wedding

  • High SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat

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Other Tips

We can't wait to see you in the desert. To help you plan your journey, we've gathered travel tip below.

What All Inclusive Means

Once you're here, the hard part'sover. Your stay covers all meals,snacks, drinks (cocktails too),room service, activities, pools,and the beach

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Not included: flights, transfer,Visitax, spa, excursions, extra tips.

Budgeting at a Glance

  • Room: Varies on room type but standard room prices range from ~$250-$350 a night

  • Flights: varies and do not open to book till th eend of august so we will text updates when those come out

  • Transportation: Hotel offers transportination to and from the hotel we are reaching out to figure out details and will update once we find out more detials

  • ~Visitax: ~$30–40 per person - this is ... and you pay it by .....

  • Passport: if you do not already have your passport or it is expired it costs ____ and takes aprox ___

  • Extras: spa, tips, excursions, etc

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