About Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic shares an island with Haiti but keeps its own long run of Caribbean coastline, palm-lined beaches on the east end, a rougher green mountain backdrop on the north shore. It is one of the most established all-inclusive markets in the Caribbean, with resorts built specifically around that model.
What you are booking here is a room at an all-inclusive property in Punta Cana, Juan Dolio or Puerto Plata, meals, drinks and most on-site activities covered by the resort once you check in. Luxury Escape Offers handles getting you there and locking in the discounted rate.
The three bases split by personality more than by distance. Punta Cana is the country’s biggest resort strip, built for volume and family travel. Juan Dolio is smaller and closer to Santo Domingo. Puerto Plata trades beach-only scenery for mountains, a cable car and waterfalls nearby.
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What to do
Highlights of Dominican Republic
Bavaro Beach, Punta Cana
The stretch of beach the whole Punta Cana resort strip is built along, powder-fine sand and calm, reef-protected water that stays swimmable most of the year.
Saona Island
A day trip by catamaran or speedboat out of Punta Cana or Juan Dolio to a protected island with a shallow sandbar, starfish in the shallows and a beach lunch stop.
Hoyo Azul, Scape Park
A turquoise cenote sunk into limestone jungle near Punta Cana, reached by a short zipline or walking trail through the eco-adventure park it sits inside, cold and startlingly clear.
Mount Isabel de Torres, Puerto Plata
A cable car climbs above Puerto Plata to a hilltop botanical garden and a Christ the Redeemer statue, with views back down over the city and the coast.
27 Waterfalls of Damajagua
A hike and cliff-jump route up a chain of waterfalls inland from Puerto Plata, guided and outfitted with life jackets, a popular half-day excursion from the north coast resorts.
Your base
Where you'll stay
Punta Cana
The country’s largest resort corridor, a long run of beachfront all-inclusives on the east coast. The default choice for families and first-time visitors, with the most flight options.
Juan Dolio
A smaller, quieter resort stretch on the south coast, closer to Santo Domingo than Punta Cana. Suits travelers who want an all-inclusive beach base without the bigger crowds.
Puerto Plata
On the north coast, with mountains, a cable car and waterfalls close by in addition to the beach. A good fit for travelers who want more to do than sand.
Good to know
Questions
Dominican Republic FAQs
Do I need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
No, US citizens do not need a visa for a standard tourism stay. You do need a valid passport, and the old separate tourist card fee is now folded into most airline ticket prices rather than paid on arrival.
What is the difference between Punta Cana and Juan Dolio?
Punta Cana is the larger, busier east coast resort strip with the most flight and hotel options. Juan Dolio, on the south coast near Santo Domingo, is smaller and quieter with fewer big resort crowds.
What does the Luxury Escape Offers package actually cover?
It covers your accommodations at the resort you book. Since these are all-inclusive properties, meals and drinks during your stay are included by the resort itself once you check in. Airfare, transportation and resort fees vary by property, so confirm the exact details with a specialist when you call.
Should I worry about hurricane season?
It is worth planning around if possible. Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November and peaks in September, so booking in the December through April dry season lowers the odds of a storm disrupting a trip.
How far is Puerto Plata from Punta Cana?
They sit on opposite sides of the island, roughly a four and a half to five hour drive apart, so most travelers pick one coast per trip rather than splitting time between both.
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