July 8 – 13, 2023
We are taking over the entire resort and we can do our own thing!
Join our 15th Annual Summer Madness event at the luxurious All-Inclusive Dreams Resort, Playa Bonita in Panama.
We are offering 6 days / 5 nights and want you to be totally engrossed in happiness and fun while you are there.
This will be an ALL ADULT Trip!
Playa Bonita All-Inclusive Resort and Spa
Hidden away where emerald jungles meet soaring mountains and turquoise waves, Dreams Playa Bonita Panama is an all-inclusive family resort in Panama. Luxurious accommodations boast partial or full ocean views – you might even catch a glimpse of a ship pulling through the Panama Canal. The pristine beach is accented with an extraordinary rainforest backdrop. Panama City is a bustling city filled with shopping and history and only a short drive from the resort.
Reservations are not required at their eight (8) restaurants, including four à la carte restaurants, a buffet, a grill and a café. Enjoy limitless cocktails and fine spirits at their four bars and lounges, including a pool bar with ocean views and a swim-up bar.
The Playa Bonita offers spa and salon services.
Source: AMRCollection.com
Summer Madness Entertainment and Itinerary*:
We are offering theme parties along with daily entertainment and activities. We will have an array of DJs to cater to your musical entertainment pleasure: House, Reggae, Old Skool R&B, Hip Hop, GoGo. We’re also adding some SUPER LIVE Entertainment (TBA) as well, and a Comedy Show.
*Itinerary subject to change.
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Saturday, July 8
- Arrive in Panama via scheduled airport transfer
- Check-in will be arranged for our group, more information will be provided
- Hotel Check-in time: 3:00pm local time
- Hotel Check-out time: 12:00pm local time
- Dinner on your own
- Evening event: “Meet and Greet” Reggae Pajama Party. Wear your fun PJs!
Sunday, July 9
Daytime Activities include:
- Morning Sermon on the Beach
- Spoken Word
- Games
- Line Dance Instruction
- Music from one of DDT’s DJs by the pool
Evening event:
- We’re bringing back our Old Masquerade Ball – so bring your Mask and Dress your best with a sit down dinner including:
- Comedy Show
- Hot shoes Contest
- Raffle – Donate towards our charity selection for a free Summer Madness triP
Monday, July 10
Daytime activities:
- Games
- Dance Instruction
- Music from one of DDT’s DJs by the pool (adult side)
- Dinner on your own
Evening event:
- “All Star” Sports Jersey Night Beach party.
- Wear any sports jersey
- Music provided by one of DDT DJs
Tuesday, July 11
Daytime activities include:
- Games
- Dance Instruction
- Music from one of DDT’s DJs by the pool (adult side)
- Dinner on your own
Evening event:
- Join us for our Old Skool Dance party
- Wear your DDT Tee Shirt provided to you in your DDT swag bag.
Wednesday, July 12
Daytime activities include:
- Games
- Dance Instruction
- All Orange Pool/Foam Party with music provided by our DDT DJs
- Join the fun and wear your orange bathing suit!
- Dinner on your own
Evening event:
- Theme: Live At The Apollo Talent Show —- Get your best act together — it’s gonna be BIG FUN!
Thursday, July 13
We had five (5) fun-filled days and nights of entertainment, fellowship, and fun. We hope you enjoyed your time with us.
Get some breakfast and prepare for your scheduled airport transfer and departure back home. Thank you for vacationing with DDT!
General Trip Price Information
- Packages do not include airfare.
- You will need to secure your own flights to and from airport Panama (PTY).
- Airport transfers will be provided. We will require your travel itinerary by a predetermined date.
- We have bought out the entire resort, so there are only 300 rooms altogether.
- We offer single, double and triple rates as well as extra day rates based on occupancy. Prices start as low as $1,280 for the Deluxe Ocean View Suite!
- All-inclusive with Gourmet Food, Top Shelf liquor, hotel, and entertainment.
The resort offers Deluxe and Preferred room types this year but NO SWIMUPS, JUST ALL OCEAN VIEW. The most affordable is on the Deluxe side.
Deluxe Ocean View Suite Prices
Enjoy stunning partial or complete views of the Pacific coastline from your furnished balcony or terrace. Rich, dark wood is accented with light and airy neutral colors creating a relaxing escape.
Deluxe Partial Ocean View Suites
- Private, furnished balcony or terrace
- King room: Up to 2 guests with a max of 2 adults.
- Double room: Up to 4 guests with a max of 3 adults
$1280 DOUBLE/TRIPLE
$1,700 SINGLE
EXTRA DAY RATE: $225 Dbl/Tpl and $350 Sgl
Deluxe Ocean View Suites
Front view of the sea, located on the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th floor, with outdoor Jacuzzi and sofa bed.
$1325 DOUBLE/TRIPLE
$1,750 SINGLE
EXTRA DAY RATE: $230 Dbl/Tpl and $355 Sgl
Limited inventory.
Preferred Club Ocean View Prices
You deserve that extra level of luxury on your family-friendly getaway or much-anticipated vacation. Upgrade to the Preferred Club and take advantage of your select status. Relish in elevated concierge service, exclusive access to the Preferred Club lounge and designated areas throughout the resort, an upgraded suite in premium location and enhanced room amenities.
- Personalized check-in and check-out
- Daily continental breakfast service
- Afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres
- Exquisite desserts and premium liquors
- Access to Preferred Club lounge and bar
- Complimentary computer access
Preferred Club Deluxe Ocean View
- Private, furnished balcony or terrace
- Preferred Club amenities
- King room: Up to 2 guests (adults) with a max of 2 adults.
- Double room: Up to 4 guests (adults) with a max of 3 adults
$1,350 DOUBLE/TRIPLE
$1,775 SINGLE
EXTRA DAY RATE: $235 Dbl/Tpl and $360 Sgl
Preferred Club Jr. Suite Ocean View
- Private, furnished balcony or terrace
- Preferred Club amenities
- King room: Up to 2 guests (adults) with a max of 2 adults.
$1400 DOUBLE/TRIPLE
$1,800 SINGLE
EXTRA DAY RATE: $240 Dbl/Tpl and $365 Sgl
Very limited inventory.
Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean View
- Dining room table with seating for 4
- Two 40” flat-screen TVs
- One full and one half bathroom
- Private, furnished balcony or terrace
- Preferred Club amenities
- Up to 2 guests (adults)
$1425 DOUBLE/TRIPLE
$1,825 SINGLE
EXTRA DAY RATE: $245 Dbl/Tpl and $370 Sgl
Extremely Very limited inventory.
Room information is provided by the AMR Collection.
Travel Reservations
All travelers are required to submit a Travel Reservation form for each vacation. All spouses, children and roommates must submit a separate reservation form. No exceptions.
We understand that we have loyal clients who enjoy traveling with us and will try to accommodate them. We are currently offering 300 rooms since we have bought out the entire resort. As of 9/9/2022, we have reserved fifty (50) additional hotel rooms from the adjacent Westin hotel as the overflow hotel. Rates for the Westin will be posted soon.
DDT reserves the right to make changes as necessary to Client accommodation requests due to the limited availability of certain room/suite types.
Payment Plan
DDT is happy to offer a payment plan for our clients. The deposit is $200 per person (in a Double/Triple room); $300 per person for a Single. You HAVE to keep up with the Layaway Plan or your room and deposit will be forfeited.
Payment Schedule | Amount Due Per Person | Date due |
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1st Payment – Deposit | $200.00 (Double/Triple) | $300 (Single) | August 15, 2022 |
2nd Payment | $250.00 (Double/Triple) | $350 (Single) | October 15, 2022 |
3rd Payment | $250.00 (Double/Triple) | $350 (Single) | December 15, 2022 |
4th Payment | $250.00 (Double/Triple) | $350 (Single) | February 15, 2023 |
5th Payment | $250.00 (Double/Triple) | $350 (Single) | March 15, 2023 |
6th Payment | Final Balance Due | April 15, 2023 |
PLEASE NOTE:
The payment schedule(s) noted above must be strictly followed in order to guarantee the package rates in effect when your deposit is made. Because there are ONLY a few rooms in some Categories, you may not get the upgraded one you want. There will be a Waiting List for Upgraded Rooms. We’ll have a RUSH on rooms as soon it’s announced and some may be gone immediately. They’re assigned on first come, first PAID basis.
Failure to follow the established payment schedule may result in changes/loss or increases to your package rate. Payment of deposit confirms your acceptance of this policy. The client agrees to be responsible for the layaway amount due at the time of Cancellation.
All rates are effective today and subject to change until a deposit is received.
***Please Note: You AND YOUR ROOMMATE(S)/SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER must keep up with the Layaway Plan in order to keep your room secured.
Payment Methods / Cancellation Policy / Incentive
To submit your payment, please visit our Payment tab. Thank you.
Cancellation Policy
300 days or more, prior to scheduled group arrival date, no PENALTY will be assessed.
300-240 days prior to/up to group arrival date of trip: There will be a 25% Penalty of Total cost of room.
240-180 day prior to/up to group arrival date: There will be a 50% Penalty of Total cost of room.
180-150 days prior to/up to group arrival date: There will be a 75% Penalty of Total cost of room
150-120 days prior to/up to group arrival date: There will be a 100% Penalty (TOTAL COST OF ROOM).
There is a standard DDT Administrative fee of $100 added onto all hotel fees and cancellations.
Incentive
DDT Capos/Agents, per the contract, 40 rooms sold gets you a FREE room AND an Upgrade to the next level of room per majority of type of rooms sold. 20 rooms gets you a free Bed in Double Occupancy.
Trip Insurance/Protection
TRIP PROTECTION
Basic Trip Protection is available with IMGlobal Travel Insurance Product Comparison. You can select your own policy/coverage by clicking the IMGlobal pic below:

On the IMGlobal Travel website, please be sure to select “Filter” to select just “Travel Insurance”. Then you just put in all of your information and select the plan you want. The info will be sent to us.
We ALWAYS HIGHLY recommend that everyone purchase Trip Protection, even if it’s not through us, to protect you from the unexpected.
OUR MOTTO IS: “WE START WITH PRAYER–WE FINISH WITH PRAYER–AND WE HAVE A WHOLE LOT OF FUN IN BETWEEN!” WE LIKE TO KEEP IT DRAMA-FREE — SO LEAVE POOKIE AND SHANAYNAY AT HOME, THEY AINT INVITED!!!
Come to DDT as Friends–Leave as Family! We’re Building Something Special! ME FOR YOU. YOU FOR ME.
IT’S A LOVE THANG!!
DOUG