Sunfinder Vacations

Dazzlingly pink and white between green tropical mountains and the turquoise-and-blue Atlantic Ocean, the resort resembles a contemporary seaside village. Terraces built into the mountainside down to the sea naturally separate activities from tranquil havens.

Family-friendly, yet spacious enough for romantic couples seeking privacy, Grand Oasis Marien Resort All Inclusive offers all-day activities, nightly disco dancing, and theatrical shows, plus tranquil corners for guests seeking rest and rejuvenation.

A three-story open-air lobby with spiral wrought-iron staircase and terra-cotta tile floor exemplifies the hotel's colonial style. Couples, singles, and families arrive for beach vacations, with adults also enjoying walking-distance access to Sosúa's lively, 24-hour resort district.

This North Coast resort offers sun, fun, and rejuvenation.

Offering day and night activities, a casino, an air-conditioned children's club, and a spacious beach, this resort attracts travelers from North America and Europe.

The 941-room resort attracts guests from Europe and North America intent on having a good time in the tropical sun. The energetic activities/entertainment staff has no trouble recruiting participants for group fun, and a lively atmosphere prevails.

Designed for families, this resort draws guests from around the world for holidays filled with sports, games, and other activities and for sunbathing around pools and on the beach.

Popular with Dominican families for weekend visits, the resort serves an international clientele seeking a moderately priced Caribbean getaway.

The reef resort is fronted by an old, cliff-like coral reef, into which were built sunning terraces and three, 12-person cool-water spas overlooking the sea. By contrast, the beach resort is fronted by a large, calm-water beach. Beach resort guests must walk 30-50 yards farther to reach the spas, while guests at the reef resort must traverse that distance to the beach.

Catering to an international clientele, the resort comprises three side-by-side hotels—Riu Bachata, Riu Merengue, and Riu Mambo—sharing an 800m (one-half mile) beach. Connected by a paved walkway, the hotels resemble pastel villages. Guests enjoy access to all resort facilities, entertainment, and activities.

Located on Cofresi Beach, and surrounded by hills and vegetation, Lifestyle Tropical Beach appeals to budget-minded singles, couples, and families from North America and Europe.

This family-friendly resort, featuring 540 rooms and 42 suites, offers supervised children's activities and grownup attractions such as a sports bar and disco, plus tranquil sunning on the beach. The Barcelo Puerto Plata attracts an international clientele bent on tropical sun and fun.

Opened in 1987 as one of the first North Coast destinations near Puerto Plata, the resort provides budget-minded families and couples with a relaxing, casual atmosphere and activities such as water sports and horseback riding.