Punta Cana Vacation Tips
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The Beauty of Punta Cana
The Dominican Republic has literally thousands of beaches. However, none are as beautiful or popular as Punta Cana.
Your Punta Cana vacation will offer you a slew of water activities such as swimming, snorkeling and swimming with dolphins to name a few. The beaches of Punta Cana, located on the East Coast of The Dominican, are calm and tranquil and offer miles of white, fine-sand beaches—it's a definite best-bet for your Punta Cana vacation.
Puttin' on the Ritz: The Best Hotels of Punta Cana
Some excellent Punta Cana hotels are:
• Secrets Excellence
• Sunscape Punta Cana Grand
• Iberostar Bavaro
These hotels are separated by their high-rated service and quality of rooms. Sites such as www.tripadvisor.com have these hotels rated 5 stars.
*Fodors recommends the Natura Cabanas, though you can expect a more rustic stay with no phones or televisions...which is perfect for a secluded, romantic island getaway.
Sick of Your Resort? Explore!
There isn't a lot going on in Punta Cana (which is kind of the point) but if you get really restless and you want to experience something really cool, consider visiting Manati Park and swimming with dolphins!
This is a once in a lifetime experience you don't want to miss. You should remember a couple of things as you plan. You do need to make a reservation to swim with the dolphins, no matter where you choose to do it, so don't get left out at the last minute. Also, don't forget a waterproof camera!! Follow instructions carefully, and enjoy!
Manati park also has a variety of cultural activities specific to the Dominican Republic and a ton of animals and activities to enjoy.
If you have kids, this will be a great distraction. Don't forget plenty of suncreen and water though, or you'll have some cranky campers on your hands.
Things to do in Punta Cana
Your Punta Cana vacation will be packed with things to do. Take your pick:
• With the beautiful beaches, you can choose a sedentary vacation; relaxing on the beaches
• If you like animals, you'll love the Manati Park Bavaro Zoo (marine wildlife and theme park)
• If you are more rugged, you can ride horses at the Uvero Alto Ranch
• Naturalists will definitely enjoy the nature reserve of Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park
*No matter your desired activity, chances are you'll find it in Punta Cana.
The General Rundown of Resort Vacations
A good example of amenities at your resort vacation is at Punta Cana resorts. Resorts, such as Iberostar, offer a lot of different things to keep their visitors happy such as tennis courts, hair salons, spa treatments and even a dance club (all on-grounds).
You can expect a good resort to also include a dry-cleaning service and children's programs to keep your family occupied doing the things they enjoy.
Picking the Beach Resort for You
Since Punta Cana Beach resorts are on the beach, you are in luck. Punta Cana boasts miles of beach, and with that comes a selection of Punta Cana resorts.
Checking on sites such as expedia.com will show you the best selection of Punta Cana hotels and resorts. But be sure to check around...you may find your desired resort at a cheaper price elsewhere. It definitely pays to shop around however, starting at Expedia will provide you a good guide for which resorts are considered the best.
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