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2016

GOGO VACATIONS

Your happily ever after starts here…Getting married? Why not make your special event a destination wedding? We know planning a wedding orhoneymoon can be confusing and time-consuming, but with the support of an experienced travel agent and thespecial touches of a personalized wedding package, your planning is almost effortless.

Your travel agent offers wedding and honeymoon planning, total vacation packages that include airfare, conciergeservices to set up your spa and makeup appointments, golf tee times, sightseeing, and much more – all at the lowestprice available! Only at your travel agent will you find unrivaled expertise, dedicated personal service, dependability,and access to an extensive array of vacation packages – all backed by GOGO Vacations.

Through your travel agent, you can also plan a My Time honeymoon. Stay at any participating property in GOGOVacations’ My Time program, and your honeymoon is guaranteed to have those special touches. Everything fromprivate check-in areas, welcome gifts, additional resort and spa credits, and other special amenities are included ina My Time honeymoon. Each of these extra inclusions can only be booked through your travel agent.

So don’t wait! Kick start your “happily ever after” right now – call your local travel agent and say “I do” to a worry-freedestination wedding or honeymoon that you’ll remember for the rest of your lives!

Available only at your Travel Agent!

ARUBA

One Happy Island for Countless Happy Celebrations!Aruba is the quintessential wedding destination, with sun-kissed days and sugar white sand, and while the island’swarm temperatures and low humidity are ideal for nuptials, the joyous atmosphere and friendly people are truly whythis wedding destination is one of the most popular in the Caribbean.

If you’ve always dreamed of a beach wedding, Aruba is your paradise. Crystal-clear waters compliment immaculate,powdery sand, and with more than 24 beaches on the island, including the world-renowned Eagle Beach, Arubainvites you to say “I do” in a sublime, tropical setting complete with fofoti trees, a must in every Aruba wedding album.

With a relaxing environment and engaging adventures, Aruba lures guests again and again with its natural treasures,fine restaurants, and first-class resorts. With more people returning every year, you won’t just make memories that lasta lifetime; you’ll keep coming back to create new ones!

Look no further! Aruba is the destination for your wedding!My Time exclusive amenities are availableat select properties on Aruba

EXCELLENCE GROUP

Discover Excellence in RomanceImmerse yourself in elegant romance at Excellence Resorts in Playa Mujeres, Riviera Maya, and Punta Cana, at TheBeloved Hotel in Cancun and Finest Playa Mujeres by Excellence Group. Indulge in a lavish ceremony by the sunset’swarm glow or celebrate an elegant vow renewal in a beachside gazebo. Tastefully-appointed amenities and serviceslet you personalize your wedding, creating an intimate affair you will never forget. Though Excellence Group LuxuryHotels & Resorts are all-inclusive and all luxurious, they craft exquisite experiences exclusive to each resort.

In Punta Cana, arrive at the wedding gazebo in a horse-drawn carriage, or in Playa Mujeres, exchange vows ona private yacht. In Riviera Maya, celebrate your union on a candlelit pier under a starry sky. Choose the hotel thatharmonizes with your wedding bliss, and allow Excellence Group Wedding professionals to tailor one of its threesuperb packages to fit your unique preferences.

To top it all off, if your party stays more than seven nights, you may be eligible for a complimentary weddingpackage. Talk to your travel agent prior to booking! With unparalleled services and remarkable accommodations,choose Excellence Resorts, The Beloved Hotel, and Finest Playa Mujeres by Excellence Group to host your unforget-table experience.

Dominican Republic • Mexico Excellence Playa Mujeres, Excellence Riviera Cancun, Excellence Punta Cana

#LetHawaiiHappenHawai‘i offers six romantic islands, tailor-made for two. Spend the day sharing adventures, from watching the sunriseatop Haleakala to watching the sunset from Waikiki Beach. When the day is done, sip champagne while relaxingto the rhythmic ebb and flow of the ocean. Tomorrow there are beaches to explore. Sunsets to chase. Surprises tostumble upon. You’ll see why the special moments of your trip to Hawai‘i become even more memorable when they’reshared together.

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My Time exclusive amenities are available at select properties on The Hawaiian Islands

KAUA‘IExplore the towering cliffs of the Napali Coast onthe North Shore by boat.

O‘AHUExperience a traditional Hawaiian healing art –a couple’s lomilomi (massage) – which incorporatesbroad, rhythmic strokes.

MAUIWatch an intimate sunrise, wrapped together in ablanket more than 10,000 feet above sea level at thetop of Haleakala.

HAWAI‘I ISLANDStand together overlooking the warm glow of a volcanic crater that once spewed a fiery fountain.

Maui

HYATT ZIVA & HYATTZILARA ALL-INCLUSIVE

The Evolution of All-Inclusive™ - Love Stories Begin HereExperience the ultimate wedding at Hyatt Ziva or Hyatt Zilara in Cancun, Los Cabos, Montego Bay, and PuertoVallarta. With redefined sophistication and a chic style, Hyatt welcomes wedding parties with children to their Zivaproperties and wedding parties exclusive to adults to their Zilara resorts, but both feature Hyatt’s renowned service andall-inclusive experience, a winning combination for every couple.

Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara welcome you to visit before the big day with a two-night stay for two. The resorts’ elegantand luxurious wedding packages start with a $500 credit, so it’s like getting your big day preview for free! Plus, you’llmeet with an onsite wedding planner who will arrange for an exclusive resort tour and optional special food tasting.

Complimentary, intimate weddings for couples start with six-night stays while weddings with the couple and up to 10guests can be complimentary with 15 room nights booked.

After your special day, indulge in a relaxing and enjoyable honeymoon like no other with special extras and attentiveservices in paradise.

Mexico • JamaicaHyatt Zilara Cancun, Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, Hyatt Zilara RoseHall, Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta

MAJESTIC RESORTS

Elegant Events Without the Exorbitant ExpenseWhen bringing your closest friends and family together for your wedding, you want a joyous event that will resoundin the hearts of everyone present, and with 2,500 weddings celebrated each year, Majestic is ready to host yours.Majestic Elegance and Majestic Colonial in Punta Cana provide a warm, romantic setting, ideal for the union of twopeople deeply woven by love. Beachfront with the sun setting, in the resort’s magnificent gazebo, or even in thecouple’s own suite, the serene union will be one that you and your family will cherish forever.

Plus, book at least 15 rooms for 7 nights at Majestic Elegance or Majestic Colonial, and you’ll qualify for a freewedding. Why have an ordinary event when you can have an extraordinary one, barefoot on a Punta Cana beachwith the ones you love?

Consult with your travel agent today and celebrate your wedding at Majestic Resorts!

Dominican RepublicMajestic Elegance Punta Cana, Majestic Colonial Punta Cana

MELIA CARIBE TROPICAL

Experience Caribbean Magic at Your Wedding When choosing a destination wedding, you want your guests to be wowed. You want them to be dazzled. You wantthem to revel in the sublime setting where you’ve chosen to start your new life, and Melia Caribe Tropical All InclusiveBeach & Golf Resort – Punta Cana is that resort.

Punta Cana, in the beautiful Dominican Republic, is one of the fastest growing wedding destinations, and MeliaCaribe Tropical makes sure your wedding is flawless with a three-contact planning system for every couple’sconvenience and wellbeing. This includes one coordinator for answering questions, one coordinator for booking,and one coordinator for running the wedding.

With five exquisitely appointed packages, including Tropical Emotions, Caribbean Magic, and Tropical Fairy Tale,your ceremony can be a quiet affair in the Garden Gazebo or a lovely evening gala at the Agora Grill. An afternoonwedding at the Beach Gazebo offers the spectacular backdrop of one of the best beaches in the world, plus the addedconvenience of flooring to keep those high heels out of the sand.

To see what Caribbean magic Melia Caribe Tropical coordinators can conjure for you, click on the resort’s Facebookpage dedicated specifically to weddings, and start planning yours now.

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic My Time exclusive amenities available at this property

OLYMPUS TOURS

Your Wedding Begins With Us!Let your romantic journey towards “I Do” begin the moment you step off the plane. With Olympus Tours, you andyour wedding party will be whisked away to your destination in style in comfortable, leather-seated vehicles withpampering amenities.

You’ll receive:• Glass of champagne upon arrival• Wet cool towels• A flower for the ladies• Bottled water• Special handicraft

Indulge. It’s your wedding. Travel in style and elegance with Olympus Tours.

The Hospitality People of Mexico,the Dominican Republic & Panama

Special My Time services provided by Olympus Toursin Cancun, Riviera Maya & the Dominican Republic

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PARADISUS RESORTS

You Are Exceptional; Here’s Your Moment.Your wedding should be nothing short of exceptional, and Paradisus Resorts specializes in exceptional moments.Knowledgeable wedding coordinators focus on making your wedding uniquely yours. Whether it’s a grand celebrationor a lovely family affair or just the happy couple, Paradisus Resorts strives to make your wedding romance elegantand personalized.

Designed to indulge and pamper you, most wedding packages come with special amenities for newlyweds, like a15% discount on YHI Spa services, a complimentary room upgrade to the next category, wedding night in-room setupwith chilled sparkling wine, Petite Fours, petals on the bed, scented bubble bath, and more. Certain packages areeven complimentary with seven-night stays, so check with your travel agent for more details.

The highest quality of service and hospitality, Paradisus Resorts will exceed your expectations with impressiveamenities, breathtaking settings, and unsurpassed excellence on the most important day of your life.

Mexico • Dominican RepublicParadisus Cancun, Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda, ParadisusPlaya del Carmen La Perla, Paradisus Punta Cana, Paradisus Palma Real

My Time

Experience Exclusive with My TimeA wedding is one of the milestones in your life, and during this special time, you deserve unique recognition, specialamenities, and services that go beyond your expectations. That’s what you get when you book a My Time propertythrough GOGO Vacations.

Our My Time partners include some of the world’s most spectacular hotels, and you’ll be treated like a treasured guestwith exclusive perks at no additional cost. The special treatment begins at check-in with private or expedited service,a room upgrade, a welcome gift, or even a resort or spa credit. Throughout your stay, you’ll receive even morespecial extras, with each resort elevating your experience in its own way. From food and beverage credits to freeWi-Fi to kids club access, and more, elevate your wedding with My Time. All you need to do is book a My Timeproperty, and get ready to be pampered.

Experience exclusive extras now at over 170 resorts in over 30 countries with My Time by GOGO Vacations.

Ask about participating partners in Mexico, the Caribbean, Ha waii, USA and Costa Rica.

DREAMS RESORTS & SPAS

Where Your Dreams Become RealityYou’ve dreamt about this day your whole life. You know if you’ll be barefoot in shimmering sand or dressed to thenines in a wedding gazebo. You’ve decided between the sophisticated and chic weddings of Cabo or the elegantand classy ceremonies of Riviera Maya. Now, it’s time to live the dream, and Dreams Resorts & Spas is honored tomake your special day a reality.

With breathtaking vistas, world-class amenities, and exceptional service, Dreams Resorts & Spas invites you tocreate the destination wedding of your dreams in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Three superior weddingpackages give you an abundance of options from wedding cake flavors to private dinner menus, and our attentiveand professional coordinators will take care of all the details. The only thing you’ll have to think about these Unlimited-Luxury® resorts is when to make your plans to return with free anniversary nights included in every wedding package.

Unlimited-Luxury®. A new and better way to have it all.

HYATT HAWAII

Timeless Memories in a Timeless Destination “Aloha” is much more than a word of greeting; it is a way of life — where warmth and kindness are extended toall and resonate in your heart forever. Experience the Hawaii you have always dreamed of when you begin a lifetimetogether at Hyatt Resorts in Hawaii.

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort radiates luxury at every turn, inviting you to revel in a unique Hawaiian culturalexperience. Create your own paradise at Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa where lush gardens, pristine pools, andthe open-air Anara Spa welcome you to unwind in graceful grandeur. For those who want it all, explore the excitementof Oahu steps from the renowned waters of Waikiki Beach at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa. Experiencespectacular ocean views at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa where sun-filled halls, an oceanfront spa, an extravagantluau, and endless activities ensure you’ll create memories to treasure.

Whether an intimate affair for two, a celebration with friends and family, or a honeymoon filled with special moments,there's no place that compares to Hyatt Resorts in Hawaii. Ask your travel planner about myHyattHoneymoon specialamenities designed just for you.

Kauai • Maui • Oahu

OCCIDENTAL HOTELS& RESORTS

All You Need Is Romance – and Luxury Allow the exclusive Royal Hideaway, the relaxed Occidental Hotels and Resorts, and the family-friendly AllegroResorts to host your special day. With immaculate beaches, bronze Moroccan-style lanterns, and sprinkled pink-toneRose petals, your event will be the main attraction of Mexico, the Caribbean, or Costa Rica, but without all the fussof planning. Occidental’s knowledgeable, friendly staff will meticulously create your wedding to your specifications.

Occidental weddings are more than just a ceremony. They’re experiences with sublime packages including specialamenities for the happy couple, such as a couple’s massage, a romantic breakfast in bed, special turn-down service,and an upgrade to the next room category. For added elegance, choose to stay at the Royal Club, a resort-within-a-resort, for a premium all-inclusive experience with luxurious suites and exceptional amenities.

All you need is love, but this is your special day and you deserve to be pampered, too. Indulge at Occidental Hotelsand Resorts.

RIU HOTELS & RESORTS

Romantic. Refined. Realistic.You want your wedding to be distinctly yours — your colors, flavors, and preferences — and it’s all within your reachwith RIU. RIU Hotels and Resorts have four wedding packages to fit any budget, with each package providing deluxeamenities you can personalize with the help of an expert wedding team. Others may have said “I do” next to warmturquoise waters on a powdery beach, but RIU lets you do it with your own style and flair.

Each wedding ceremony has:A wedding planner to assist you in your special day • Decoration set up for the ceremony location • Bridal bouquetand matching boutonniere • Music during the ceremony • Semi-private dinner at one of our specialty restaurants •Wedding cake • And Sparkling wine (during the main toast only)

Other packages include such amenities as discounts at the spa, room upgrades, RIU T-shirts for the bride and groom,pedicures, breakfast in bed, and more! Have your wedding, your way, at RIU Resorts and Hotels.

Mexico • Bahamas • Jamaica • Aruba • Dominican Republic • Costa Rica • Panama • Saint Martin

SANDALS® RESORTS

A Timeless GetawayIt’s a celebration of a lifetime. Sandals Luxury Included® Resorts, located in six exotic Caribbean islands offer one-of-a-kind experiences exclusively for two people in love. With suites so indulgently romantic, we could only call themLove Nest Suites, to unparalleled service and inclusions, Sandals Resorts offers the perfect start to your happily everafter. The exceptional accommodations styled after European villages or tropical islands, grant the resorts an agelesscharm and beauty. Add the impeccable amenities ranging from Butler Elite service and Gourmet Discovery Diningto golf and scuba diving, and you’ve got yourself an unforgettable Sandals WeddingMoon experience.

All WeddingMoons® include complimentary inclusions such as a dedicated wedding planning dream team to guideyou every step of the way, a picturesque wedding location, a manicure for the bride, free wedding website and giftregistry, and more. Choose from one of the inspirational wedding themes, or design the custom wedding of yourdreams, sealed with your personal touch. Then, your honeymoon begins the moment you say “I do”. Enjoy a breakfastin bed, special turndown service, and romantic moonlight dinners with the love of your life. As a recurring winner ofBRIDES magazine’s Best Honeymoons Award, Sandals Resorts know how to make your WeddingMoon celebrationone of eternal bliss. As always, stay three nights or longer, and your Beautiful Beginnings Wedding is free*. Andnow, when you invite family and friends, your honeymoon room is free*, too. Plus, when you book as a few as fiverooms, you’ll have access to amazing ways to celebrate with your loved ones through groups inclusions. So stopdreaming and begin planning your bespoke wedding (and honeymoon of a lifetime) now!

Jamaica • Antigua • Saint Lucia • Bahamas • Grenada • Barbados Sandals® is a registered trademark

WORLDWIDE TRAVELER

WeddingImagine the warm waters of Pacific Ocean rolling over your feet as you look into the eyes of your partner and proclaim your love, or say your vowsmore than 400 feet above the city of Sydney from the top of the famed harbor bridge. How about a wedding in the City of Love or the Eternal City?Don’t settle for simple when you can have extraordinary in iconic destinations in Europe, island locales in the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand,and beyond. From a modest ceremony at a lavish green parkland to an estate’s gathering at one of the world-renowned hotels, there is a wholeworld of possibilities when you choose to hold a destination wedding!

HoneymoonNow that you’ve said “I do,” it’s time to enjoy your time with your partner, and what better way than a global journey? Savor your new favoriteflavors side-by-side when you taste your way around Europe with a foodie’s fantasy tour. Discover ultimate relaxation on shimmering beaches withturquoise waters or in one of the five-star resorts in island destinations like Tahiti, Fiji or the Maldives. Appreciate an authentic Asian adventurewith stops at the Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City, Mount Fuji, or Bangkok’s Grand Palace. See a kangaroo hop across the Outback, or diveinto the Great Barrier Reef. Share the world with the ones you love most. Now’s the time on your honeymoon!

So travel with excitement and book with confidence, knowing your journey is backed by the travel experts at Worldwide Traveler.

DON’T JUST DREAM IT, Live it!

TAHITI

Uniquely Beautiful Weddings, Wrapped in White Pareu

Why are the islands of Tahiti one of the top wedding and honeymoon destinations in the world? Seclusion, for one— Tahiti is far enough away to feel like you are truly on an exotic escape, but it is still easy to get to, with just onestop required when traveling from New York. It’s uniquely beautiful, so every one of your vacation photos will have astunning backdrop. Tahiti is the perfect place for whatever wedding you desire — from a quiet ceremony on the beachto a snorkeling adventure under the turquoise waters. After all, who doesn’t dream of an overwater bungalow in theworld-famous Bora Bora for their honeymoon?

Wedding ceremonies typically include the bride and groom dressed in white pareu (painted wraps) with flower crownsand leis, plus traditional gowns, dancers and musicians, and a wedding certificate made of traditional tapa. Followingthe ceremony, the couple is wrapped in a Tifaifai, or Tahitian quilt, before the newlyweds enjoy a lovely romantic dinner,or the wedding party savors a traditional Tahitian feast.

Weddings in Tahiti can be symbolic or legal, including same-sex marriages. However you choose to wed, a trip toTahiti with your new spouse is guaranteed to be an unforgettable start to your new life together.

Bora Bora • Huahine • Moorea • Taha’aMy Time exclusive amenities are availableat select properties on the Islands of Tahiti

AMAZING THAILAND

Live Your Dreaming Wedding in Thailand!

Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and you want yours to be an event you will always remember, witha uniquely intimate setting that’s both romantic and exotic.

Imagine the warm waters of Pacific Ocean rolling over your feet as you look into the eyes of your partner and proclaimyour love, or standing upon a dramatic limestone cliff for a picturesque “I do.” In Thailand, traditional weddings offerBuddhist ceremonies, complete with chanting monks, a Thai Long Drum parade, a water blessing, and fire twirling.

Select a Thai villa to hold your celebration or choose ultimate luxury with a resort getaway. Host a reception on thebeach with a scrumptious barbecue or savor the delectable menu from an all-inclusive retreat. No matter what yourheart desires, Thailand is your dream wedding destination.

So don’t Just dream it, live your perfect wedding in traditional Chiang Mai, urban Bangkok, or enchanting Phi Phi Island!

Bangkok • Phuket • Koh Samui• Phi Phi Islands • Chiang Mai • Chiang Rai

My Time exclusive amenities are availableat select properties throughout Thailand

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