Punta Cana Dominican Republic
Everything About Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Monthly archive February, 2011
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Golf, a growing attraction
The popularity of Golfing has hit Punta Cana. So far, five all-inclusive hotels have their own golf courses and offer golf package holidays. Punta Cana boasts the first Jack Nicklaus golf course built in at the Punta Espada GolfRead more
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Fun things to do
Marinarium A water park where you will get an opportunity to snorkel with nurse sharks and sting rays. Some travelers have voiced concern that the animals seem caged in nets in a very small area to give the impressionRead more
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Excursions
Santo Domingo A bit longer than a three hour drive from Punta Cana, is the capital of the Dominican Republic and a UNESCO world heritage site. It is one of the busiest and most populated Caribbean cities, combining modernRead more
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Bars and Clubs
The Bamboo Bar Next door to the Bamboo Restaurant in the Punta Cana Resort & Club in Higuely, within the Tortuga Bay area. This bar, open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. offers a restful atmosphere where you canRead more
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Dining Out
Staying at any of the all-inclusive resorts within Punta Cana will present you with tons of free food, included in the overall price. Most resorts have several different types of restaurants. But food standards within the Dominican Republic areRead more
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Resorts
Riu Hotels operates resorts throughout the world, and five are in Punta Cana. All are on or near the Arena Gorda Beach. Most of the Riu Punta Cana hotels share restaurants and facilities between them with the exception ofRead more
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Shopping
You can combine shopping with beach combing as each resort in Punta Cana offers a variety of shops along its beachfront. Locals in the area own and operate these shops, so they are important sources of revenue for most.Read more
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The Language
Residents of the Dominican Republic speak Spanish, although its schools offer bilingual education so English is the secondary language. The country’s ties with the United States, tourism and the infiltration of America’s pop culture including music, television and theRead more
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