PUJ is airport code for Punta Cana, LRM for La Romana, SDQ for Santo Domingo, POP for Puerto Plata.

• Spanish is primary language.
• Still some language barrier issues, but an excellent bang for buck & relatively easy to fly into PUJ.
• Great beaches lined with loads of palm trees. Turquoise waters & soft white powder sand.
• We seldom recommend or sell Puerto Plata or Santo Domingo.
• Gambling is legal in the DR.
• Remind guests not to drink the water.

Family Resorts:

• Luxury:  Casa de Campo (EP and All-Inclusive):  Can fly into Santa Domingo or Punta Cana, no rooms are ocean view/front, but some of the villas are. Golf (Teeth of the Dog course), Equestrian Center, Shooting Course, Tennis Center, Cigar Tours, fishing, only private beach in the DR, 15 minute boat ride to Catalina Island, Minitas Beach Club is adults only.
• Moderate:  Hyatt Ziva/Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana (all-inclusive): only 15 min from the Punta Cana airport, waterpark, lazy river and slides, great for multigenerational or groups, swim out rooms for guests over 13 yrs old
• Moderate:  Hard Rock (all-inclusive)- great for destination weddings, teens & families providing they are OK with it being such a large property (choppy, wavy ocean waters as well).   Not tons of kid’s activities for older tweens and teens. Rooms are huge. Massive beach, many rooms lack ocean view
• Moderate:  Dreams Punta Cana (all-inclusive): beachfront, contemporary rooms, large outdoor pool that does not feel crowded, some rooms can be a long walk to the beach
• Moderate:  Nickelodeon Resort Punta Cana (all-inclusive) is go-to for family friendly all-inclusive with younger children, nice beach, water can be a little rough, Aqua Nick offers slides, water feature, reservation only restaurants fill up quickly
• Moderate: Now Onyx Resort & Spa (all-inclusive): Long sandy beach, modern rooms, on Uvero Alto beach,
• Moderate: Dreams Macao Punta Cana (all-inclusive): New build in 2020, connecting rooms so good for multigenerational families, waterslides, rock-climbing wall,  nice beach area, good room categories: Preferred Club Master Suite Swim-Out Ocean Front, Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim-Out
• Budget: Majestic Elegance (all-inclusive): they have an adult’s section called Elegance club, each building has its own private swimming pool and private beach area. On Bavaro beach, lazy river pools
• Budget: Majestic Colonial Punta Cana (all-inclusive)- beachfront, they have an adult’s section called Colonial club, large convention center, beach can get crowded and sometimes rough for water sports, food quality has mixed reviews

Adults Only Resorts:

• Moderate:  Secrets Cap Cana (all-inclusive) - AWESOME WIDE BEACH - Beach service comes to the swim-out suites near the volleyball nets as well. Great service from staff. Dining wait times can be long.
• Moderate: Excellence El Carmen (all-inclusive) - great new rooms, modern, palm tree lined beach
• Moderate: Excellence Punta Cana (all-inclusive) - renovated the rooms recently - repeat clients are high here, on secluded Macao beach, ecological park with flamingos and macaws on site, 45 minutes from the airport
• Moderate:  Breathless (all-inclusive)- Trendy, Day and nighttime entertainment, pool parties with live DJ’s
• Moderate: Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana (all-inclusive): Contemporary, chic, 15 min from the Punta Cana airport, white sand beach, common amenities are shared between Hyatt Ziva
• Luxury: (all-inclusive)- Sanctuary Cap Cana - Resort is spectacular – it really takes the DR experience up about 6 levels.  Sanctuary town – it’s a little “village” of 3 streets w/several shops, restaurants, etc. that are mostly included in the AI plan. (such as domestic beers at the Sanctuary town beer pub are included but imports out of pocket.  Rooms/service/attention…out of this world!
• Luxury: ​ (all-inclusive)- Zoetry Agua: boutique, quiet, luxury, beachfront, customers are advised it is not adult only although it seldom has children in house.

Activities:
The country is well known for pristine beaches, beautiful landscapes, exquisite coffee, fresh seafood, friendly people, and more. The capital city of Santo Domingo is full of culture with great importance placed on the performing arts. The beach destinations are mostly catered towards tourists, however, so be sure to step off of the beaten path for a taste of authentic Dominican culture.

• Outback Cultural Adventure tour from Punta Cana
• Saona Island Day Trip from Punta Cana
• Zip Line Adventure in Punta Cana
• Buggy Adventure from Punta Cana
• Historical Santo Domingo Day trip from Punta Cana