Great Resorts of the Dominican Republic

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By Maya Pillai 2010

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Gorgeous resorts of the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is famous for its beauty and is a premier tourist destination. Droves of visitors descend on this tropical paradise. There are very famous resorts here. We take a look at some of them.

Gran VentanaBeach Resort

It is located in the northern region of the Dominican Republic which is notable for its windy climate. The exact location of the resort is known as Playa Dorado. This is an ideal place to spend your holiday. It has courteous staff and world class amenities. If you are looking for value for money this is the place to be in. The food served here is lovely and very fresh. You have free water sports such as wind surfing and snorkeling at the nearby beach. Also included are aqua-aerobics and beach volleyball. It is indeed a treat for the health conscious. The resort’s lounge and reception is bright and airy and has a welcoming feel. There are 510 rooms spread over 3 buildings in this exotic resort. The Gran Ventana resort is especially recommended for families with kids.

Barcelo Punta Cana Resort

It is located in the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic. The resort is around 20 miles from Punta Cana International Airport This beach resort is very clean and quiet; ideal for a rejuvenating break. There are amazing views of the azure ocean. Kids will especially enjoy this place which offers a Kid’s Club and mini disco among other things. The resort is ideal for hosting a sea side wedding or a corporate conference. There is a beautiful swimming pool reminiscent of a tropical lagoon. The guestrooms are elegant with pristine gardens. One can find authentic Dominican cuisine here though other palates are also found.

Breezes Puerto Plata Resort

It is located on a stretch of El Canal Beach along the north coast of the Dominican Republic This beautiful resort has a well equipped conference room, world class casino and spa. For the outdoor enthusiast there are an array of water sports including sailing, snorkeling, wind surfing, kayaking and more. The resort restaurants dishes out sumptuous international cuisine. Foodies will definitely fancy this place where exquisite culinary delights are available round the clock.

Excellence Punta Cana Resort

This famous resort is located close to two international airports - PuntaCanaInternationalAirport, and La Romana International Airport. It is a sought after romantic destination. It offers the best of luxuries along with privacy. There are eight restaurants which offer world class cuisine. You can avail of 24 hours room service by extremely courteous and efficient staff. The resort offers tailor made wedding and honeymoon packages. This is a haven for fitness enthusiasts who can indulge in yoga, aerobics, squash, water polo and many other activities.

Bavaro Princess Resort

It is located on the famous Bavaro beach. There are 24 hours restaurants which offer varied fare such as Argentine cuisine and Japanese delicacies. One can shop to one’s heart content at the mini market and shops here. The place is quite modern with Wi-fi access and Internet centre. Amenities include saunas, Jacuzzi and a well equipped gymnasium. The resort has its very own theatre – the Princess Theatre where one can enjoy shows. For the married couples there are forty honeymoon spa suites that come along with a surprise gift.

The resorts in the Dominican Republic are truly lovely and offer a divine tourist experience.

Comments

redheadedtraveler 13 months ago

what about The Excellence? Have you been there? We are returning for our third trip in 34 days.

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