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Tropical dreams come true in Punta Cana with its 30 miles of golden sand beaches that are lined with tall palm trees. With its warm weather throughout the year, outdoor activities are especially popular in this Dominican Republic escape. Picture yourself trying the water sport you’ve always wanted to experience off the coast of this resort town. Try snorkeling, waterskiing, barefoot skiing, bodyboarding, canoeing, parasailing, kiteboarding, skimboarding, or windsurfing.
Here are the top resorts in Punta Cana:
Located along the beach with pristine views of the Atlantic, the Sensatori Resort Punta Cana offers guests a gourmet inclusive experience. Children are welcomed with a smoothie, while adults can enjoy a glass of sparkling wine. There is 24-hour room service and the gourmet meals in restaurants are included. Guests who book a premium swim-up suite arrive to champagne and a fruit basket, and they have a pillow and aromatherapy menu. An adults-only section of the resort is perfect for couples or other grown-ups seeking peace and quiet.
The all-inclusive Majestic Elegance Punta Cana is a new luxury resort that’s ideal for beach enthusiasts and golf lovers. Unlike many resorts in Punta Cana, where playing golf is very costly, free golf is offered as part of the all-inclusive experience here. The Punta Blanca golf course is just 200 meters away from the resort. The golf program includes transfers to the course from the resort lobby, a practice course and balls, as well as a free greens fee for each guest. For those who prefer the sea to land, guests have easy access to snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing. Accommodations with Jacuzzis and swim-up suites are offered in both a family section and an adults-only section.
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Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar
The Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar is an idyllic, adults-only beachside resort that was recently renovated. It now has 528 rooms and suites with a balcony or terrace. Its 144 swim-up suites includes 24-hour room service, a well-stocked minibar, luxury bathroom products, and of course air conditioning. Daily entertainment is planned throughout the day, and fitness and wellness activities are also available. Or you can take it easy and go for a walk on Bávaro Beach.
The luxurious Excellence Punta Cana Resort is an all-suite, all-inclusive resort that exclusively caters to adults. Located on a private beach with palm trees, the resort has more than 450 smoke-free rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy multiple pools, three poolside bars, 11 restaurants, a rooftop terrace and well-manicured gardens. A full-service spa offers a large menu of treatments. Guests of Excellence Punta Cana Resort also have access to private lessons in one of the resort’s three tennis courts, scuba diving with instruction, and boat tours.
Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort Spa & Casino
For those who enjoy gambling on vacation, Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort Spa & Casino is a sure bet. It has 574 rooms and luxurious suites with direct access to the swimming pool or private terraces. Alternately, they may opt for a suite with a balcony with views of the ocean. The adults-only section features a popular pool bar. The Lopesan Costa Bávaro is also beloved for its sizable casino. The resort’s massive shopping and entertainment area known as The Boulevard includes a wide variety of stores, a theater, a disco, an arcade hall, a bowling alley, a fitness center, a water park and a spa.
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana
You may think that the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana is ideal for families, and you’re right to think so. However, adults often have even more fun in this creative, high-end resort. In fact, it’s such a romantic place to stay that the resort hosts destination weddings. The property has 208 smoke-free rooms and suites. Some are swim-up suites, while others have a wrap-around private balcony with a private plunge pool. Active guests will also love the sports hub where they can play everything from basketball and tennis to chess on a giant board.
The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana
What more could you want from a resort than the chance to enjoy peace and tranquility? That’s what is promised at The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana. The family concierge service helps you plan the ideal getaway that’s customized for each member of your family. Accommodations include such in-room luxuries as a hydro-massage bathtub and spa-inspired bath products. Feel rejuvenated after a modern spa treatment at the onsite spa. The onsite Kids Club delights children while giving parents the chance to have some alone time. Everything from the flora and fauna in the ponds to the tropical gardens at the Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana is designed to empower guests to enjoy nature while relaxing in luxury.
