A MESSAGE FROM THE 2026 MLK WEEKEND ORGANIZERS
Join Us for the MLK Weekend of Service & Golf for a Cause....
As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, we are reminded of his inspiring legacy - one rooted in justice, education, and community service. This year, we're proud to come together not only to honor his memory but to embody his spirit through a special weekend dedicated to making a difference.
Our MLK Weekend of Service & Golf for a Cause is more than just an event; it's a movement designed to foster unity, compassion, and positive change. Throughout the entire weekend, we will engage in meaningful service projects that uplift our community, while also enjoying a friendly round of golf with a purpose - raising vital funds for local schools and orphanages that need our support.
Every act of kindness, every swing of the club, and every effort we make contributes to building a future where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. This weekend is an opportunity to
celebrate the power of community and the belief that together, we can create lasting impact.
We look forward to your participation in this meaningful initiative. Let's make every moment count and honor Dr. King's legacy by living it- today and always.
With gratitude and hope,
The 2026 MLK Weekend Organizers
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Únase a nosotros para el Fin de Semana MLK de Servicio y Golf por una Causa…
Al acercarnos al fin de semana de Martin Luther King Jr., recordamos su inspirador legado, un legado basado en la justicia, la educación y el servicio comunitario. Este año, estamos orgullosos de reunirnos no solo para honrar su memoria, sino también para vivir su espíritu a través de un fin de semana especial dedicado a hacer la diferencia.
Nuestro Fin de Semana MLK de Servicio y Golf por una Causa es más que un evento; es un movimiento diseñado para fomentar la unidad, la compasión y el cambio positivo. Durante todo el fin de semana participaremos en proyectos de servicio significativos que aporten a nuestra comunidad, mientras disfrutamos de una ronda amistosa de golf con propósito, recaudando fondos vitales para escuelas y orfanatos locales que necesitan nuestro apoyo.
Cada acto de bondad, cada swing del palo, y cada esfuerzo que hacemos contribuye a construir un futuro donde cada niño tenga la oportunidad de aprender, crecer y triunfar. Este fin de semana es una oportunidad para celebrar el poder de la comunidad y la creencia de que, juntos, podemos crear un impacto duradero.
Esperamos contar con su participación en esta iniciativa tan especial. Hagamos que cada momento cuente y honremos el legado del Dr. King viviéndolo—hoy y siempre.
Con gratitud y esperanza,
Los Organizadores del Fin de Semana MLK 2026
Paradise VIP Package
• Package Includes / Incluye el Paquete
• Round Trip Airport Transportation (Puerto Plata) / Transporte ida y vuelta desde el aeropuerto (Puerto Plata)
• Admission to all events / Admisión a todos los eventos
• Classico Night Club / Club Nocturno Classico
• Complimentary Drink (Fashion Show & All White Party) / Bebida de cortesía (Desfile de Moda y Fiesta All White)
• Hors d'oeuvres (Fashion Show & All White Party) / Bocadillos/entremeses (Desfile de Moda y Fiesta All White)
• Beach Party Meal & Drink / Comida y bebida en la Fiesta de Playa
FASHION SHOW – DESFILE DE MODA
ALL WHITE PARTY – FIESTA ALL WHITE
BEACH FEST – FESTIVAL DE PLAYA
SCHEDULE
JANUARY 15-19, 2026
15 THU
Arrival from the Airport between 12 noon and 5:00 pm (Transportation will be provided from airport to hotels in Puerto Plata and in Sosua) Transportation cost will be included in VIP Package.
Registration to receive VIP Package & Wrist Bands will take place at the host hotel Emotions by Hodelpa in Puerto Plata or secondary hotel EL Colibri Hotel hotel from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Happy Hour - Meet & Greet will take place from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Emotions by Hodelpa in Puerto Plata.
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Llegada desde el Aeropuerto entre 12:00 del mediodía y 5:00 p. m.
(Se ofrecerá transporte desde el aeropuerto hacia los hoteles en Puerto Plata y Sosúa). El costo del transporte estará incluido en el Paquete VIP.
Registro para recibir el Paquete VIP y las bandas de identificación se llevará a cabo en el hotel anfitrión Emotions by Hodelpa en Puerto Plata, o en el hotel secundario El Colibrí Hotel, desde las 4:00 p. m. hasta las 8:00 p. m.
Happy Hour – Meet & Greet se llevará a cabo de 6:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m. en el Emotions by Hodelpa en Puerto Plata.
17 SAT
Morning
The Byron Williams International Celebrity Golf Tournament
8:00 am until 2:00 pm. Playa Dorado Golf Course - Puerto Plata
Night
"All White Affair" & Designer Fashion Show.
(Part of the VIP Package) EL Colibri Hotel
• Transportation will be provided from Puerto Plata
• Light Hors d'oeuvres and one (1) drink will be provided (Happy Hour prices for Drinks)
Dance Competition for Salsa, Merengue & Bachata.
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Mañana
Torneo de Golf de Celebridades Byron Williams International
8:00 a. m. hasta 2:00 p. m. Playa Dorado Golf Course – Puerto Plata
Noche
“All White Affair” & Desfile de Moda de Diseñadores
(Parte del Paquete VIP) Hotel El Colibrí
• Se brindará transporte desde Puerto Plata
• Se ofrecerán entremeses ligeros y una (1) bebida (precios de Happy Hour para las bebidas adicionales)
• Competencia de baile de Salsa, Merengue y Bachata
16 FRI
Morning:
Community Service - Orphanage from 9:00am to 10:30: Featuring American Football playing with the kids and giving POM-POM's to the girls and small football to the boys as well as a cash donation.
Community Service - Neighborhood School in Montellano 11:00 to 12:30: Featuring American Football playing with the kids and giving POM-POM's to the girls and small football to the boys as well as a cash donation.
Friday Afternoon:
Cigar Tour - Santiago: Trip to an actual cigar plantation, roll your own cigar, drink some Dominican Rum, purchase cigars from factory. (Bus will be provided to and from). Leave @ 1:00 pm and return @ 5:00 pm
Night Out @ Club - Sosua: Classico Club 59. Transportation & Bottle Service is included in your VIP Package. (Included Security, seating and drinks in VIP price) 10:00 pm until 2:00 am
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Mañana:
Servicio Comunitario – Orfanato de 9:00 a. m. a 10:30 a. m.:
Actividad con los niños jugando fútbol americano, entregando pom-pom a las niñas y pelotas pequeñas de fútbol americano a los niños, además de una donación en efectivo.
Servicio Comunitario – Escuela del Barrio en Montellano de 11:00 a. m. a 12:30 p. m.:
Actividad con los niños jugando fútbol americano, entregando pom-pom a las niñas y pelotas pequeñas de fútbol americano a los niños, además de una donación en efectivo.
Viernes en la Tarde:
Tour del Cigarro – Santiago:
Visita a una plantación real de cigarros, donde podrá enrollar su propio cigarro, probar ron dominicano y comprar cigarros directamente de la fábrica.
(Se proveerá autobús de ida y vuelta).
Salida a la 1:00 p. m. y regreso a las 5:00 p. m.
Noche de Fiesta en el Club – Sosúa:
Classico Club 59. El transporte y el bottle service están incluidos en su Paquete VIP.
(Incluye seguridad, asientos y bebidas dentro del precio VIP).
De 10:00 p. m. hasta 2:00 a. m.
18 SUN
Morning
• Fun Day at the Beach Party: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Food and one (1) drink will be provided with your VIP Package
• Entertainment will be provided with a DJ
• Flag Football played on the Beach will with Cheerleaders and prizes given away to winners
Evening
• Watching NFL Playoffs at Flip Flops and Rumba/Kings Sports bar in Sosua
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Mañana
• Día de Diversión en la Fiesta de Playa: 11:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.
• Comida y una (1) bebida estarán incluidas con su Paquete VIP
• Habrá entretenimiento con un DJ
• Partido de Flag Football en la playa con cheerleaders y premios para los ganadores
Noche
• Ver los NFL Playoffs en Flip Flops y en Rumba/Kings Sports Bar en Sosúa
19 MON
MLK DAY
Head home. Transportation will be
provided to the Airport. (Included in your VIP Package)
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DÍA DE MLK
Regreso a casa. El transporte hacia el aeropuerto será provisto.
(Incluido en su Paquete VIP)
Hotel & Transportation
The host hotel for the event is the Emotions by Hodelpa in Puerto Plata. https://www.emotionpuertoplata.com/
EVENT TRANSPORTATION (VIP ONLY)
The VIP Package includes transportation to and from the following events:
• Arrival to and departure from the Gregorio Luperón International Airport
in Puerto Plata or Cibao International Airport in Santiago de los Caballeros
•Orphanage and school for community service
•Sunday beach fest
•All-white party and fashion show
HOTEL
EMOTIONS PUERTO PLATA – BY HODELPA
The following prices are in USD, per person for all for 5 nights, in all-inclusive plan (all meals, drinks, non-motorized water sports, taxes, legal gratuities).
If you need transportation from the airport to the hotel and back (round trip) the price is $30.00 per person (including kids 3 years old and up) in a shared service. Private service can be offered, quote on request.
*Children 5 years old and under, stay free with TWO FULL PAYING ADULTS in the room.
This is an early booking price (valid until October 30th), for 15 or more rooms (minimum stay 3 nights). If the group is reduced to less than 15 rooms the price and amenities will be subject to revision.
To book, a deposit of $50.00 must be paid per person.
Final payment 60 days prior to the trip – By November 18. Guest sharing a room must have the same travel date.
Information needed to book
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Type of room
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How many nights
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How many people will stay in the room and their correct names
**IMPORTANT**
Requests like number of beds, floor, building location etc. are on request and subject to availability. The hotel will always try to assign rooms nearby, subject availability.
Groups amenities (15 rooms or more)
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Private check-in
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Welcome drink during check-in
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Staff assigned to assist you with all the group’s requirements.
Cancellation Policy:
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Deposit non-refundable (in some cases, can be applied to another reservation (maximum 2)
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Cancellations 8 days or more no penalty – full amount as travel credit
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Cancellations 7 to 4 nights before the trip, 3 nights penalty rest of the money travel credit
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Cancellations 3 nights or less before to the trip nonrefundable- no travel credit.
Travel insurance recommended - Travel Ex Insurance 1-800-228-9792. Have this location number ready for special pricing. Location number 09-6176
To book or any other information please call 1-888-774-0040 and ask for Mary.
Use group code MLK WEEKEND for group rates! All reservations must be made via phone call to get discounted rates!
HOTEL ROOM DESCRIPTIONS
EMOTIONS PUERTO PLATA – BY HODELPA
THE
BYRON WILLIAMS
INTERNATIONAL CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC
Playa Dorada Golf Club, Puerto Plata
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Event Times / Horarios del evento
7:00 AM - Registration Start Time / Hora de inicio de registro
7:45 AM - Call to Carts / Llamar a carritos
8:00 AM -Scramble Begins / Comienza la lucha
1:00 PM - Post event happy Hour / Hora feliz posterior al evento
Designer Fashion Show
17th, Saturday
El Colibri Hotel
Proceeds & Donations from the weekend will go to the Orphanage - Foundation Casa Ninos Felices and the Centro de Cuidado Infantil y educacion (Childhood and education Center)
Best Wishes Foundation
We are working to create an environment promoting and supporting individuality and community. Above all, sports unite us. We welcome, affirm, and support student-athletes, coaches and staff of all races, colors, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, religions, creeds, national or ethnic origins, citizenships statues, age, disabilities, veteran status or any other legally protected class.
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Estamos trabajando para crear un entorno que promueva y apoye la individualidad y la comunidad. Por encima de todo, el deporte nos une. Damos la bienvenida, afirmamos y apoyamos a los estudiantes-atletas, entrenadores y personal de todas las razas, colores, sexos, orientaciones sexuales, identidades de género, expresiones de género, religiones, credos, orígenes nacionales o étnicos, estatus de ciudadanía, edades, discapacidades, condición de veterano o cualquier otra categoría protegida por la ley.
