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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 República
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.
MIDDAY
ATV & Buggy Excursion
4 hours · Jungle trails, mud routes, caves, rural roads. Resort pickup & drop-off included. Helmets included. Bandanas/goggles ~$5–10 onsite.
✦ 4-Hour Adventure
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
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.
MIDDAY
Private Boat / Catamaran
3–4 hours · Snorkeling + natural pool sandbar · Open bar + snacks · Resort pickup & drop-off included. Option A: Private Luxury Charter (up to 15) — $875 total. Option B: Catamaran — $839 total.
✦ Main Event
EVENING
🥩 Steakhouse Group Dinner
Reservation required. Smart casual dress code. One of the best meals of the trip.
✦ Group Dinner
NIGHT
💗 PINK PARTY
Riu themed party. Pink or hot pink outfits. Gets wild.
💗 Pink Required
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
Nick Rizzo — MSY Traveler
New Orleans, LA → Punta Cana, DR
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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
Christian — DEN Traveler
Denver, CO → Santo Domingo, DR (via MIA)
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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
~ 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 República
Playa Bávaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
5-Star Adults-Only All-Inclusive
13
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
10 Jr. Suites · All-Inclusive · Oct 22–26, 2026 · Payment at the hotel. Booked across two reservations under Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Room for 2 is $950 ($475/person); Room for 1 is $687.
1
Christian & Dev
Jr. Suite · $950 ($475/person)
2 guests
2
Nick Rizzo
Jr. Suite · $687
1 guest
3
Forest & Mason
Jr. Suite · $950 ($475/person)
2 guests
4
Omar & Dom
Jr. Suite · $950 ($475/person)
2 guests
5
Elliot Porter
Jr. Suite · $687
1 guest
6
Tyrone Grant
Jr. Suite · $687
1 guest
7
Lance Lane
Jr. Suite · $687
1 guest
8
Brenton Major
Jr. Suite · $687
1 guest
9
Brian Major
Jr. Suite · $687
1 guest
10
Warren Johnson
Jr. Suite · $687
1 guest
Rooms for 2 · $950 $475 / person
R1Christian & Dev Reservation 1 · Room 1
R3Forest & Mason Reservation 1 · Room 3
R4Omar & Dom Reservation 1 · Room 4
Rooms for 1 · $687 per person
R2Nick Rizzo Reservation 1 · Room 2
R5Elliot Porter Reservation 1 · Room 5
R6Tyrone Grant Reservation 2 · Room 6
R7Lance Lane Reservation 2 · Room 7
R8Brenton Major Reservation 2 · Room 8
R9Brian Major Reservation 2 · Room 9
R10Warren Johnson Reservation 2 · Room 10
3 shared rooms and 7 singles across the two reservations — 13 guys, all named. Grand total $7,659.00, paid at the hotel.
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.
Estimated Activity Costs (Per Person)
ATV / Buggy excursion$45–$150
Boat day (split 13 ways)~$65–$70
Food & drinksIncluded ✓
Airport shuttleIncluded ✓
Casino / personal spendingYour call
ATV & Buggy Pricing (Per Vehicle)
| Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|
| Single ATV | From $65 |
| Double ATV | From $90 |
| 1-Seater Buggy | From $65 |
| 2-Seater Buggy | From $90 |
| 4-Seater Buggy | From $150 |
| Single Polaris (Premium) | From $150 |
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. Drivers can switch where allowed. Bandanas / goggles ~$5–10 onsite. Gratuities not included.
Boat Options
Private Luxury Charter (up to 15)$875 total
Catamaran option$839 total
Per person (13 split)~$65–$67
Both options include open bar, snacks, snorkeling, and natural pool stop.
Flight Cost Ranges (Round Trip)
Austin (AUS)$343–$550
Dallas (DFW)$543–$750
New Orleans (MSY)$429–$570
Denver (DEN)$520–$750
Riu República 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
🥩 Steakhouse Dinner — Saturday Evening
Smart casual · Required for specialty restaurant entry
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 — 13 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
13 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.