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visit beautiful Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
lovely Punta Cana began its romance with tourists in the 1970’s and is part of the newly created Punta Cana-Bávaro province located in the easternmost part of the Dominican Republic. Punta, meaning point, and Cana, for the kind of palm trees most commonly found there, is what the name means. facing both the Atlantic and Caribbean oceans, the area is known for its 20 miles of beautiful beaches, clear blue water and all-inclusive resorts. Punta Cana provides pleasant weather nearly all year making it an ideal vacation getaway. with an average temperature of 86 °F, Punta Cana also sees very little rain fall. all this combined helps to attract quite an international crowd with 70% of the visitors coming from Europe & Latin America. the remaining clientele are typically Canadian or from the United States. Punta Cana is a popular romantic & spring break destination and offers multiple all-inclusive deals for a luxury vacation to meet almost any budget.
having more than 30,000 hotel rooms, Punta Cana affords you maaaaany options. included in this count are more than 3 dozen all-inclusive resorts, which, under one rate, you are covered for your accommodations, meals, beverages and many activities. many travelers prefer knowing upfront what their luxury beach vacation will cost and so the all-inclusive option is a winner for them. BUT you should be aware, charges are always lower when purchased from an agent overseas. if you were to show up without a reservation, you’d be charged about twice as much. with this in mind you may want to check out Punta Cana all-inclusive deals on Air Canada Vacations.
Punta Cana’s all-inclusive resorts are known for having some of the most lavish pools & beach facilities in the Caribbean . many have fantastic amenities such as swim-up bars and golf courses. along with these courses, Punta Cana offers 12 professional golf courses by famous designers such as Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Nick Price. Punta Espada, along with Teeth of the Dog in Casa de Campo, are among the very first 50 best golf courses in the world.
at the all-inclusive resorts you can also find almost any water sport activity imaginable. some of the most attractive options are boat rides, wind surfing, para sailing and diving. other nearby activities include the Manati Park, which has a famous show of parrots, dolphins and dancing horses as well as the popular cultural attraction, the Basilica Catholic Monument, located in the 500-year-old capital of the Province, Higüey. AND if shopping is a pursuit of yours, you can find an upmarket shopping center at Plaza Bávaro. nearby, local handicrafts can be found if you follow a dirt road labeled MERCADO, meaning “market.” this leads to a bustling crafts market open daily 8am to sunset.
some of the better known all-inclusive resorts are:
- Barcelo Bavaro Beach Golf & Casino Resort
Barcelo Bavaro Resort
- Dreams Punta Cana Resort and Spa
- Excellence Punta Cana
- Grand Palladium Bavaro Resort and Spa
Grand Palladium Resort
- Paradisus Palma Real
- Punta Cana Resort & Club
- Sanctuary Cap Cana Golf & Spa
Sanctuary Cap Cana
- Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana
in a recent travelers endorsement, she says “As far as Punta Cana goes I loved the fact that you are getting a tropical vacation for an affordable price. The hotel we stayed at had two different sides, an adults only side which was relaxing for our honeymoon. The other side had a very party-like atmosphere which would be great for spring break. Overall, I would say there is something for everyone. It’s affordable with beautiful beaches, places to explore, golf, food, lots of drinks and culture.” Krista M.
so, if you’re dreaming of an affordable beach vacation with an international vibe, Punta Cana may be the place for you! who wouldn’t be tempted but the pleasant weather and silky white beaches? AND with all the new posh resorts and offering all-inclusive packages, it certainly makes it that much more compelling.
