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THU · OCT 22
🛬 Arrival & Warm-Up Night
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Day 1 Schedule
12:00–2:00 PM
Arrivals at PUJ
Everyone rolls in at different times. PUJ is small — easy navigation.
2:15 PM
Group Shuttle Pickup
Meet at the designated pickup zone outside arrivals. ~30 min to resort.
~2:45 PM
Arrive at Riu Palace Punta Cana
Drop bags, get wristbands. The countdown starts now.
✦ We're here
3:00 PM
Check-In
All-inclusive wristbands at front desk. Keep it on — it's your key + bar pass.
AFTERNOON
Pool · Beach · Swim-Up Bars
Claim your spots. First round on Devin (it's the rule).
EVENING
Dinner — Buffet or Casual Specialty
No reservations needed. Buffet open all night as backup.
NIGHT
Resort Nightlife / Pacha Nightclub
Pacha is on property. Open bar, live DJs. Covered by all-inclusive.
✦ First Night
FRI · OCT 23
🏎️ ATV Adventure + White Party
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Day 2 Schedule
7:00–10:30 AM
Breakfast Buffet
Load up — it's a physical day.
MORNING
Pool Recovery / Pregame
Light morning before the excursion. Hydrate.
11:30 AM
ATV & Buggy Adventure — Water Cave & Beach
4 hours · Solo ATV · Jungle trails, water cave, Macao Beach · Resort pickup & drop-off included · $42.50/person · Ref: BR-1442991029
✦ CONFIRMED ✓
EVENING
Dinner — Buffet or Casual Specialty
Clean up, eat, regroup before the party.
NIGHT
🤍 WHITE PARTY
Riu signature party. All white outfits. One of the best nights on property.
🤍 All White Required
🏍️ ATV & Buggy Adventure — What to Expect
TourATV & Buggy — Water Cave & Macao Beach
Date & TimeOct 23 · 11:30 AM ✓
Duration3–4 hours
Price$42.50/person · $425 total ✓
Booking RefBR-1442991029
IncludesHotel pickup, coffee/cacao/mamajuana tastings, cenote swim, Macao Beach
TipsBring bandana & goggles · Wear dark clothes · Watch for beach vendors
SAT · OCT 24
⛵ Boat Day + Steak Dinner + Pink Party
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Day 3 Schedule
MORNING
Breakfast + Pool / Beach Pregame
Ease into it before the boat.
12:00 PM
🛝 Private Catamaran Booze Cruise & Snorkeling
Noon tour · 10 travelers · Water slide, open bar, snorkeling, natural pool sandbar · $730.15 total ($73.02/person) · Card charged 10/22/26 · Ref: BR-1443010151
✦ CONFIRMED ✓
7:30 PM
🥩 Kaboclo Wine & Steak House — Group Steak Dinner
Premium steakhouse & wine bar in Bávaro · USDA Prime steaks, dry-aged ribeye, tomahawk, filet mignon · Smart casual dress · Budget ~$60–$70/person · View Menu · Reserve: dragopuntacana.com · +1-849-591-1311
✦ Group Dinner
AFTER DINNER
🎉 Kaboclo Club — Nightclub Next Door
Club is right next to the restaurant — no van needed. Walk straight in after dinner. Kaboclo Club is on site.
✦ Night Out
NIGHT
💗 PINK PARTY
Riu themed party. Pink or hot pink outfits. Gets wild.
💗 Pink Required
⛵ Private Catamaran Booze Cruise — What to Expect
TourPrivate Catamaran Booze Cruise & Snorkeling
Date & TimeOct 24 · 12:00 PM Noon ✓
Duration3 hours
Group10 travelers · Private — your group only
Price$730.15 total · ~$73/person ✓
Booking RefBR-1443010151
IncludesHotel pickup, water slide, open bar (vodka, tequila, beer, rum), snorkeling gear, natural pool sandbar, tropical fruits & nachos, animation crew
Meeting PointBávaro Beach (next to Jellyfish Restaurant)
SUN · OCT 25
🌿 Recovery + Neon / Jungle Party
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Day 4 Schedule
ALL DAY
Pool Hopping / Beach Loungers
Casual food & drinks all day. This is what all-inclusive is for.
NIGHT
🌿 NEON or JUNGLE PARTY
Resort themed night. Check board at front desk for exact theme.
🌿 Neon / Jungle
MON · OCT 26
✈️ Departures
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Day 5
MORNING
Breakfast Buffet
Last meal. Eat something, even if you feel terrible.
12:00 PM
Checkout
Bags to lobby. Wristbands returned at front desk.
⚠️ 12 PM sharp
12:30–1:00 PM
Shuttle to PUJ
~30–45 min to airport. Arrive 2–3 hrs before international flight.
2:00–3:00 PM
Depart PUJ
Check your specific flight time above.
✦
Thanks for the Memories
Devin — we love you. Now go get married. 🥂
✦ Legend
Arrive at PUJ by 2:00 PM Thursday if possible. 3 hrs early for international departures.
✓ Confirmed Flights
Devin Porter — The Groom 🤵
Dallas (Love Field), TX → Punta Cana, DR
✈️
OUTBOUND · THU OCT 22
DAL
6:00 AM
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PUJ
1:45 PM
WN 1404/782MCO stop · 6h 45m total✓ BT9LVY
RETURN · MON OCT 26
PUJ
12:05 PM
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DFW
10:20 PM
Air Canada1 stop · 11h 15m total✓ Booked
Nick Rizzo — MSY Traveler
New Orleans, LA → Punta Cana, DR
✈️
OUTBOUND · THU OCT 22
MSY
8:21 AM
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PUJ
2:25 PM
AA 1591AA 2517MIA stop · 5h 4m total
RETURN · MON OCT 26
PUJ
3:30 PM
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MSY
8:46 PM
AA 2517AA 329MIA stop · 6h 16m total
Forest Strang — DEN Traveler
Denver, CO → Punta Cana, DR (via MIA)
✈️
OUTBOUND LEG 1 · WED OCT 21
DEN
11:53 PM
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MIA
5:35 AM +1
AA 12924h 30m layover · Arrives Oct 22
OUTBOUND LEG 2 · THU OCT 22
MIA
10:05 AM
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PUJ
12:39 PM
AA 2419
RETURN LEG 1 · MON OCT 26
PUJ
1:39 PM
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MIA
4:19 PM
AA 24193h 51m layover
RETURN LEG 2 · MON OCT 26
MIA
8:10 PM
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DEN
10:41 PM
AA 1292✓ Booked
Christian — DEN Traveler
Denver, CO → Santo Domingo, DR (via MIA)
✈️
OUTBOUND LEG 1 · SUN OCT 18
DEN
11:59 PM
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MIA
5:45 AM +1
AA 1292Arrives Oct 19
OUTBOUND LEG 2 · MON OCT 19
MIA
8:35 AM
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SDQ
10:50 AM
AA 1856MIA layover
RETURN LEG 1 · MON OCT 26
SDQ
3:40 PM
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MIA
6:05 PM
AA 2367
RETURN LEG 2 · MON OCT 26
MIA
7:40 PM
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DEN
10:01 PM
AA 1292✓ UAGPNQ
Brenton — AUS Traveler
Austin, TX → Punta Cana, DR (via DFW)
✈️
OUTBOUND LEG 1 · THU OCT 22
AUS
7:00 AM
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DFW
8:19 AM
AA 512
OUTBOUND LEG 2 · THU OCT 22
DFW
9:01 AM
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PUJ
2:35 PM
AA 503✓ Booked
Tyrone Grant JR — MSY Traveler
New Orleans, LA → Punta Cana, DR (via MCO)
✈️
OUTBOUND · THU OCT 22
MSY
6:35 AM
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PUJ
1:45 PM
WN 2218/782MCO stop · 6h 10m total✓ AQDIQR
Warren — AUS Traveler
Austin, TX → Punta Cana, DR (via DFW)
✈️
OUTBOUND · THU OCT 22
AUS
6:00 AM
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PUJ
2:35 PM
AA 579/503DFW stop · 7h 35m total✓ Booked
RETURN · MON OCT 26
PUJ
11:50 AM
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AUS
7:58 PM
AA 2638/2629MIA stop · 9h 8m total
Brian Major Jr — AUS Traveler
Austin, TX → Punta Cana, DR (via FLL)
✈️
OUTBOUND · THU OCT 22
AUS
7:25 AM
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PUJ
2:25 PM
JetBlueFLL stop · AUS→FLL 11:10AM · FLL→PUJ 12:00PM✓ Booked
RETURN · MON OCT 26
PUJ
3:30 PM
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AUS
11:07 PM
JetBlueFLL stop · PUJ→FLL 6:07PM · FLL→AUS 8:59PM
Mason — MSY Traveler
New Orleans, LA → Punta Cana, DR (via FLL)
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OUTBOUND · THU OCT 22
MSY
7:15 AM
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PUJ
2:27 PM
JetBlueFLL stop · MSY→FLL 10:09AM · FLL→PUJ 12:00PM✓ Booked
RETURN · MON OCT 26
PUJ
3:30 PM
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MSY
11:06 PM
JetBlueFLL stop · PUJ→FLL 6:09PM · FLL→MSY 9:59PM
~ Estimated Flight Ranges (by city)
Austin (AUS → PUJ)
Budget (2 stops)~$343
Best value (1 stop, 6–7 hrs)~$468
Typical range$430–$550
Dallas (DFW → PUJ)
1-stop options~$543–$739
Nonstop~$724
Typical range$550–$750
New Orleans (MSY → PUJ)
Best value (1 stop via MIA)~$429–$498
Typical range$430–$570
Denver (DEN → SDQ via MIA) ✓ Booked
DEN → MIA → SDQ (outbound)AA 1292 / AA 1856
SDQ → MIA → DEN (return)AA 2367 / AA 1292
ConfirmationUAGPNQ
All estimates are round-trip economy. Taxes included, bags may be extra. Prices were marked "low" at time of research — book soon.
The Resort
Riu Palace Punta Cana
Playa Bávaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
5-Star Adults-Only All-Inclusive
10
Real Ones
4
Nights
AI
All-Inclusive
Amenities
🏊 Multiple pools
🌊 Private beach
🍽️ Specialty restaurants
🍸 Bars everywhere
🎭 Nightly themed parties
🎵 Pacha Nightclub
🏄 Watersports
🧖 Spa & fitness
Room Assignments
Jr. Suites · All-Inclusive · Oct 22–26, 2026 · Payment at the hotel. Booked under Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Dom and Elliot rooms cancelled.
1
Christian, Omar & Devin
Jr. Suite · 3 adults
3 guests
2
Nick Rizzo
Jr. Suite · 1 adult
1 guest
3
Forest Strang
Jr. Suite · 2 adults
2 guests
4
Tyrone Grant
Jr. Suite · $687
1 guest
5
Brenton
Jr. Suite · $687
1 guest
6
Brian Major Jr
Jr. Suite · $687
1 guest
7
Warren
Jr. Suite · $687
1 guest
10 Real Ones · Dom and Elliot rooms cancelled · Payment at hotel · All-Inclusive
Check-In / Out
Check-in3:00 PM
Checkout12:00 PM
Adults-onlyYES ✓
AirportPUJ (~30 min)
Resort Rules & Tips
Dress code at specialty restaurants — no flip flops or tank tops at dinner
Beach chairs — arrive before 9 AM or they're gone
Wristband = room key + bar pass + restaurant access. Keep it on.
Tipping not required but always welcome — $1–2 USD per drink goes a long way
Pool bar hours vary — stock up before midnight
Specialty restaurant reservations — book at front desk on arrival day
October weather: ~85–90°F, humid. SPF 50+ is mandatory.
Confirmed Activity Costs (Per Person)
ATV & Buggy — Oct 23 · 11:30 AM$42.50 ✓
Private Catamaran Booze Cruise — Oct 24 · Noon$73.02/person ✓
Kaboclo Wine & Steak House — Oct 24 · 7:30 PM~$60–$70
Nightclub (Coco Bongo / Imagine)$50–$80
Private driver/van — Saturday eveningTBD
Food & drinks at resortIncluded ✓
Airport shuttleIncluded ✓
Casino / personal spendingYour call
🥩 Kaboclo Wine & Steak House Menu Highlights
USDA Prime Steaks (ribeye, NY strip, filet mignon)~$40–$70
Dry-Aged Ribeye (21 days)~$60–$80
Tomahawk / Bone-in Ribeye~$70–$90
Pasta & Risotto~$20–$35
Starters / Empanadas / Ceviche~$12–$20
Prices in USD estimates. Full menu at dragopuntacana.com/our-menus · Reserve: +1-849-591-1311
Flight Costs (Confirmed)
Christian — DEN (AA, round trip)Booked ✓
Forest — DEN (AA, round trip)$744.57 ✓
Devin — DAL → PUJ (Southwest)Booked ✓
Nick — MSY (round trip)Booked ✓
Tyrone — MSY (Southwest)Booked ✓
Brenton — AUS (AA, outbound)Booked ✓
Warren — AUS (AA, round trip)Booked ✓
Brian Major Jr — AUS (JetBlue, round trip)Booked ✓
Mason — MSY (JetBlue, round trip)Booked ✓
Riu Palace Punta Cana throws 3–4 themed parties per week. Here's what to pack and what to wear each night.
Packing Checklist
🤍 All-white outfit (shirt + shorts/pants)
💗 Something pink or hot pink
🌿 Neon colors OR jungle/camo print
👔 Smart casual for steakhouse night
🩴 No flip flops at specialty restaurants
💗 Something pink or hot pink
🌿 Neon colors OR jungle/camo print
👔 Smart casual for steakhouse night
🩴 No flip flops at specialty restaurants
🤍 White Party — Friday Night
Riu signature event · All white mandatory
WEAR
All-white outfit — shirt + shorts or pants
White linen shirt is the move
White sneakers or sandals OK
Accessories can be silver/gold
DON'T WEAR
Any other color — seriously, all white
Logos or busy graphics
💗 Pink Party — Saturday Night
Wildest night · The more pink the better
WEAR
Hot pink, neon pink, or pastel pink shirt
Pink accessories, hat, sunglasses
Go all out — it's a competition
DON'T WEAR
Nothing pink at all — you'll stand out wrong
🌿 Neon / Jungle Party — Sunday Night
Recovery day, wild night · Neon or jungle/camo
WEAR
Neon yellow, green, or orange
OR jungle / camo print
Glow accessories if you have them
🥩 Kaboclo Wine & Steak House — Saturday 7:30 PM
Argentine steakhouse · Marina setting · Smart casual required
WEAR
Collared shirt (polo or button-up)
Chinos or nice shorts
Loafers, boat shoes, or clean sneakers
DON'T WEAR
Tank tops or sleeveless — will be turned away
Flip flops
Swim shorts
The Crew — 10 Real Ones
🤵
Devin
The Groom · Guest of Honor
On the Reservation
🛏️Christian & Dev · Room 1 · Res 1
🛏️Nick Rizzo · Room 2 · Res 1
🛏️Forest & Mason · Room 3 · Res 1
🛏️Omar & Dom · Room 4 · Res 1
🛏️Elliot Porter · Room 5 · Res 1
🛏️Tyrone Grant · Room 6 · Res 2
🛏️Lance Lane · Room 7 · Res 2
🛏️Brenton Major · Room 8 · Res 2
🛏️Brian Major · Room 9 · Res 2
🛏️Warren Johnson · Room 10 · Res 2
10 Real Ones, all named — 3 shared rooms (Rooms 1, 3, 4) and 7 singles across the two reservations. Full room breakdown and pricing is on the 🏨 Resort tab.
Need to Know
🛂Valid US passport required — must be valid 6+ months past Oct 26, 2026
💵Dominican Peso or USD accepted. ATMs on property. Bring some cash for tips.
📱Free resort WiFi. Or grab an international plan — T-Mobile & Verizon both cover DR.
🌡️October: ~85–90°F, humid, occasional afternoon showers. Bring a light layer.
☀️SPF 50+ every day. You will burn even under clouds.
🚐Group shuttle from PUJ — coordinate arrival times so nobody waits alone.
🏥Travel insurance strongly recommended — medical + trip cancellation.
🧳Checked bag fees apply on most routes. Verify with your airline before packing.
The Vibe
Devin's been our guy for years. This isn't just a trip — it's the last big send-off before he locks it down. 13 of us, 4 nights, an all-inclusive resort, and zero excuses.
Show up. Drink water. Wear the right color. Have his back one last time.
Show up. Drink water. Wear the right color. Have his back one last time.