✨️February Resort Deals✨️
Save this post and let us know if we can help you book your dream vacation this February 🙌
.
.
.
.
#resortdeals #resort #dominicanrepublic #puntacana #capcana #bavaro #uveroalto #Hyatt #excellenceelcarmen #hyattziva #hardrock #hardrockpuntacana #sanctury #sanctuarycapcana #vacation
#hotelhighlights ft. A great family-friendly amenity at resorts: Mini Golf! ⛳️
We love this activity because it's immersive, keeps the family active, and a great bonding experience! You can find great mini golf at:
🌴 Hard Rock Punta Cana
🌴 Royalton Bavaro
🌴 Grand Palladium Punta Cana
🌴 Bahia Principe
You can also enjoy this activity (& a lot more) at Katmandu Park (complimentary access if you stay at Falcon's by Melia)
What are your favorite activities at resorts? Let us know below! & follow @mrandmrspuntacana for more hotel highlights 🙌
.
.
.
.
#puntacana #resort #resortactivities #minigolf #dominicanrepublic #puntacanaresorts #golf #familyactivities #familytravel #familyresort #familyfriendly #familytime
✨️Hotel Highlights✨️For those who don't want to sacrifice their workout routine while on vacation, you don't have to!
Many of our Punta Cana resorts have incorporated fully equipped gym facilities, and today we want to highlight one of our favorites: the fitness center at Hyatt Ziva/Zilara Cap Cana gym🏋🏽♀️🏋♂️
The gym at the Hyatt features a 14,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fitness center, with 2 cardio rooms, TRX training equipment, pilates room. You can also find zumba, spinning, boot camp, & yoga programs. If you'd like to opt for outdoor training, they offer Aquacycle & beach yoga.
📍Save this post if you are looking for an exquisite gym facility in one of the most elegant & and high-class properties in Punta Cana.
.
.
.
.
.
#resortgym #gym #fitness #resort #allinclusive #puntacana #dominicanrepublic #capcana #Hyatt #hyattziva #hyattzilara #hyattzivacapcana #hyattzilaracapcana #vacationworkout #cardio #weighttraining #yoga #zumba #hustledontstop #stayactive #workout #hotelgym
Which activity would you want most at your resort? 🎳🕹🎱🎯🏓🧗♀️
See below a few options of where you can find each one:
Bowling:
🎳Lopesan Costa Bavaro
🎳Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana
🎳Dreams Macao Beach
🎳Ocean Blue & Sand Beach Resort
🎳Ocean El Faro
Arcades:
🕹Lopesan Costa Bavaro
🕹Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana
🕹Royalton Bavaro / Splash
🕹Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
🕹Dreams Macao
Billiards:
🎱Lopesan Costa Bavaro
🎱Jewel Punta Cana
🎱Finest Punta Cana
🎱Hyatt Ziva / Zilara Cap Cana
🎱Live Aqua Beach Resort
Archery:
🎯Jewel Punta Cana
🎯Excellence El Carmen & Finest Punta Cana
🎯Iberostar Bavaro
🎯Ocean Blue & Sand
🎯Grand Palladium Punta Cana
Climbing Wall:
🧗♀️Jewel Punta Cana
🧗♀️Melia Caribe Beach
🧗♀️Paradisus Punta Cana
🧗♀️Dreams Macao
🧗♀️Ocean Blue & Sand
Ping Pong (you can find table tennis at the majority of resorts)
Save this post if you are looking for those extra fun activities during your vacation! ✨️
.
.
.
#puntacana #puntacanaresorts #dominicanrepublic #familyfun #resortactivities #bowling #arcade #pooltable #pool #billiards #archery #rockclimbing #pingpong #travelguide #resort
✨️Hotel Highlights: Sanctuary Cap Cana✨️
One of the most beautifully designed resorts in Cap Cana, exuding quintessential Spanish Colonial architecture. Strolling through grounds, you'll feel as though you are transported to a European estate. From the dining to the spa to the gym to the suites; you'll find the most elevated experience.
Top Features:
☀️5 star - Adult Only – 5 restaurants + 7 bars / 6 pools
☀️Luxurious suites & villas with wood accents, tropical rattan furnishings, & elegant coral bathrooms + many room categories (something for everyone)
☀️Highly praised butler service
☀️Abundance of activities & entertainment
☀️Literal castle !
☀️15 minutes to Punta Cana Airport.
☀️Close proximity to award winning golf courses, state-of-the-art marina, & an eco adventure park.
We especially love this resort for romantic getaways & weddings!
Save to visit if you'd like to embrace a true sanctuary experience, & follow us for more location highlights ✨️
.
.
.
.
.
#resort #dominicanrepublic #puntacana #capcana #sanctuary #sanctuarycapcana #resort #allinclusive #vacation #oasis #reelsinstagram #resortreels #spanisharchitecture #spanishstyle #spanishcolonial
Happy Monday!
Calling all vacationers coming to the Dominican Republic soon and looking for adventure 👐
How about a private boat experience? ⛴️✨️
For those who want to escape the crowds and madness of public excursions, we'd love to set you up with your own private boat day! With snacks & drinks, snorkeling & swimming in crystal clear waters, beautiful island beach time, & more!
If you love to meet new people, we can book you some great classic boat tours as well 👐
Which would you choose?
📍Saona Island
Check out the tours page on our website, and let us know when you are ready to book!
.
.
.
.
#saonaisland #saona #dominicanrepublic #dominicanexcursions #boattrip #boatexperience #catamaran #privatetours
✨️Delicious DR: Signature Food Tours✨️
We've carefully curated our own tour for all of the foodies out there. Your private guide will take you to enjoy one of 3 restaurants that you can choose from.
Today, we are featuring Villa Blanca Beach Club on beautiful Los Corales Beach in Bavaro! This is a wonderful option for those who like a beachside dining experience in arguably the most lively & fun beach in Punta Cana! You can spend the day enjoying the beach & lounging on the chairs + under the palapas. The sunsets here will have you in awe! The menu has something for everyone, whether you are craving some fresh seafood, tacos, salads, pasta, burgers, & more!
Check out the tours page on our website in the link in our bio! If you book the tour with us, we will make sure you are taken care of✨️. Follow us for all things Punta Cana 🙌
.
.
.
.
.
#villablanca #villablancabeachclub #bavaro #loscorales
✨️Delicious DR: Signature Food Tours✨️
We've carefully curated our own tour for all of the foodies out there. Your private guide will take you to enjoy one of 3 restaurants that you can choose from.
Today, we are featuring Castaways in Uvero Alto! This one is great for those who want a private beach restaurant + bar experience. Located in Playa Palmera in Uvero Alto, you'll find a much quieter and laid-back atmosphere, away from the chaotic hustle and bustle - with a wonderful beach, chairs & cabanas, a tiki bar, a swing, the most magical sunsets, & more. The menu is a medley of various different flavors & styles - including local Dominican dishes. The gastronomic & mixology elements here are truly upscale - especially the seafood! The hardest part is trying to decide what to order!
Check out the tours page on our website in the link in our bio! If you book the tour with us, we will make sure you are taken care of✨️
.
.
.
.
.
#uveroalto #puntacana #puntacanarestaurant #dominicanrepublic #playapalmera
Calling all foodies 📣
Introducing ✨️Delicious DR: Signature Food Tours✨️
We've carefully curated our own tour for all of the foodies out there. Your private guide will take you to enjoy one of 3 restaurants that you can choose from.
Today, we are featuring Cuzco Peruvian Fusion in Los Corales! This one is great for those who want to experience a more local neighborhood vibe while enjoying an authentic gastronomic experience. You can choose between authentic Dominican & Peruvian dishes & great cocktails - all bursting with flavor.
Check out the tours page on our website in the link in our bio, & stay tuned for the next restaurant highlight!
.
.
.
.
.
#bavaro #loscorales #puntacana #puntacanarestaurant #Dominican #Peruvian #cuzco #dominicanrestaurant #peruvianrestaurant #dominicanfood #peruvianfood #fusioncuisine #fusionrestaurant
Lets talk LOCAL DISHES 🇩🇴
What better way to experience a country you are visiting than to try the local food! 🍽
Dominican Republic dishes have roots in Taino, Spanish, & African culture & often include rice and/or plantain.
Below, we've compiled a list of local Dominican dishes you can look out for next time you visit!
🍴Sancocho (meat stew - one of the most popular dishes
🍴Whole grilled fish & tostones- depends on catch of the day
🍴Grilled or fried chicken & yucca or plantain, or rice (one of the most traditional dishes is called La Bandera - chicken, rice, beans, & sometimes tostones)
🍴Pasteles en Hoja (meat-stuffed plantain cake)
🍴Mangú (mashed plantain)
🍴Garlic or stewed shrimp - a lot of fresh seafood here!
🍴Dominican stewed chicken (Pollo Guisado)
Desserts:
🍴Habichuelas con Dulce (sweet bean pudding) - this is a staple at Semana Santa (Dominican Easter)
🍴Dulce de Coco (candy made from coconut)
& don't forget to try the fresh juices (just be mindful of where you get them from and what kind of water is used. The resorts are generally a safe bet). Some of our favorites are: pineapple, passionfruit, & papaya!
Save this post if you love to try new foods when you travel, & follow @mrandmrspuntacana for more Dominican Republic inspo ✨️
.
.
.
.
#dominicanfood #dominicandishes #localdishes #localfood #dominicanculture #dominicanpride #dominicantravel
Did you know that there are several different areas in Punta Cana? Each unique in their own way. Below, we've made a little breakdown of what to expect in the 4 main areas that we often recommend ✨️
Save this info for your next trip to Punta Cana 📍
Cap Cana
- Only 13 mins from Punta Cana Airport.
- Exclusive, upscale, & very gated area.
- Fewer hotels but some of the highest service.
- Large adventure park onsite (Scape Park).
- World Class marina & golf course + great equestrian center.
- You won't experience much local life here unless you take a day trip to another area or go on an excursion.
Bavaro
- About 20 mins from Punta Cana Airport.
- The most popular area in Punta Cana - it's full of life.
- Beautiful mix of resorts but also tons of great restaurants, bars, cafes, & shops nestled in between (many beachside).
- Most excursions operate out of this area.
- Great if you want something more upbeat, more immersive, & walkable. It can be pricier, due to the volume of tourists & many expats living here.
Uvero Alto
- About 45 mins from Punta Cana Airport.
- You'll find many beautiful modern & high-end hotels.
- It's a lot quieter, thus perfect for a more relaxing stay.
- As of now, this area is predominantly gated resorts and not much else in regards to local experiences. There is an amazing public area called Playa Palmera (see prev post).
- The beaches are nice but some parts can be rocky & windy, though because it's less populated there are some beautiful untouched spots on the coastline.
Macao
- About 35 mins from Punta Cana Airport
- One of the most beautiful & clean beaches.
- Very few hotels here / more raw & natural
- The perfect spot for water sports - especially surfing. The waves are a bit more rough here ofentimes.
- Great for adventurers - dune buggy tours run from here.
- You will find more local life on the beach - vendors can sometimes be pushy & the restaurants can be quite pricey off resort.
Which one would you choose? ☀️
.
.
.
Let's go to 'Playa Palmera' 📍
Playa Palmera is an entire resort full of aesthetic joys, tucked away in peaceful Uvero Alto. It is an entire complex consisting of luxury villas & apartments, a hotel, amazing restaurants & high class bar, supermarket & other shops, a charming retro ice cream shop, gym, salon, playground for kids, insta-worthy photo spots, & a beautiful beach at the end (with the greatest sunsets btw). Something for everyone here!
It's very Punta Cana x Miami & we are here for it 🙌
We are thrilled to partner with the lovely beachside Castaways Restaurant here for our signature food tour - check it out on our website!
Save this post to visit & follow us for more local recommendations & tips ✨️
.
.
.
.
#puntacana #dominicanrepublic #uveroalto #aesthetic #neonlights #miamivibes #retroaesthetic #retro
A little tidbit about the origins of the Dominican Republic. Some of the oldest history from when the island (which now is broken into Dominican & Haiti) was called Hispaniola.
✨️The Indigenous Taino✨️
The Taino were the original settlers of Hispaniola (& various other Caribbean islands). They were said to be a peaceful Indigenous group relying primarily on agricultural production to create utilitarian items. They were excellent craftspeople & sculptors.The Taino were wiped out by disease & battle and the culture was mostly wiped out, though there are still a few families with traces of Taino blood. Many artifacts & pottery remain preserved at various museums across the island & there are also quite a few petroglyphs and pictographs that remain (& can be visited) inside a range of caves.
Some ways/places you can immerse yourself in Taino history in Dominican Republic:
✨️Petroglyphs at Pomier Caves - San Cristóbal
✨️Reserva Ecológica Ojos Indigenas - Punta Cana
✨️Museo Arqueológico Altos de Chavón - La Romana
✨️Museo del Hombre - Santo Domingo
✨️Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes - Santiago
✨️Petroglyphs at Cotubanamá National Park - S E coast
It's always great to learn some meaningful history of the places we visit 🙌
📍Tribute to the Tainos at the beautiful flamingo pond at The Jewel Punta Cana, Uvero Alto
.
.
.
.
.
#dominicanrepublic #dominican #dominicanhistory #taino
Finding you the best hotel is something we pride ourselves in!
When it comes to the resorts we choose to work with in the Dominican Republic, we think it's important to never go into it blindly. A big part of our planning process includes vetting all hotels prior to deciding whether or not to recommend them to you.
Extensive site tours & stays with all team members are crucial, as we like to know & experience the hotels the way you would! Not only does this help us decide whether they are worth the value, but it also helps us pinpoint all of the features of each hotel, so we can quickly pair you with your dream stay.
We ask the important questions so you don't have to.
What are your top questions and concerns when it comes to booking your resort? Let us know!
Take a tour with us of The Finest Punta Cana! #mrandmrspuntacana #thefinestpuntacana #dominicanrepublic #familyallinclusive
Our new storefront is nearly ready for your enjoyment! Stay tuned at mrandmrspuntacana.com!
#dominicanrepublic #republicadominicana #puntacana #vacation