Sunfinder Vacations

Rising like a fantasy in a vast green landscape of cattle ranches and banana plantations, Dreams Punta Cana creates a striking contrast to its rustic horse-and-burro surroundings, a contrast made more striking by a huge pink-marble-floored lobby. Couples and families come to the contemporary resort for holidays away from Punta Cana's principal hotel areas.

North American, European, South American, and Dominican families and couples come to this all-suites resort. They pack swimwear for the turquoise sea and resort wear for starlit evenings strolling on paths bordered by gardens so lush they nearly conceal the resort's low-rise buildings.

Alive with energy but including ample space for quiet relaxation, Grand Paradise Bavaro - an Amhsa Marina Resort attracts an international clientele. Scores for beach volleyball matches are kept in several languages, televised international soccer matches in the Sports Bar draw cheering partisans for each side, and sights such as Spanish guests dancing flamenco on the beach are not uncommon.

This expansive, All-Inclusive resort with dense gardens comprises two sections divided by a mangrove-swamp preserve. A garden-lined path 600 meters (656 yards) long connects them, with complimentary shuttles available around the clock. Both sections have open-air buildings arrayed around ponds. A reception section includes a casino and disco. A pool area contains most of the resort's restaurants.

North American and European guests are drawn to this moderately priced resort to enjoy activities throughout the day and night, including merengue lessons, pool aerobics, and after-dark shows in an open-air theater.

Including facilities for adults such as a health spa and a secluded pool as well as a children's club, Grand Oasis Punta Cana All Inclusive attracts couples and families for casual, open-air holidays on the beach.

The Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana appeals to families and couples seeking a spacious beach for sunbathing and relaxation, as well as day-and-night activities and entertainment. An open-air theater features live shows and nightly entertainment and a kids club offers numerous activities for ages 3-12.

Catering to an international clientele (possibility of topless sunbathing) of couples and families, the Barceló Bávaro Resort comprises five All-Inclusive hotels, a casino, a golf course, and a large convention center linked by complimentary motorized shuttle "trains" running from 8 AM to 4 AM (schedule subject to change).

Catering to an international clientele (possibility of topless sunbathing) of couples and families, the Barceló Bávaro Resort comprises five All-Inclusive hotels, a casino, a golf course, and a large convention center linked by complimentary motorized shuttle "trains" running from 8 AM until 4 AM (schedule subject to change).

Catering to an international clientele (possibility of topless sunbathing) of couples and families, the 600-acre Barceló Bávaro Resort comprises five All-Inclusive hotels, a casino, a golf course, and a large convention center linked by complimentary motorized shuttle "trains" running from 8 AM to 4 AM (schedule subject to change).

Families, couples, and singles come to Barcelo Punta Cana from all over the world for the beach and pool, the unique set of day-and-night activities, and the dining choices offered by six restaurants.

Rising five stories, a huge thatched roof shading a marble-floor lobby typifies the open-air, thatched-roof ambiance that attracts an international clientele of families and couples to Barcelo Dominican Beach for casual beach holidays.

The Puntacana Hotel opened in the mid-1970s as part of the 15,000-acre Punta Cana resort, residential, golf, and marina development. The development runs 8 km (5 mi) along the Caribbean Sea, owns and operates Punta Cana International Airport, and includes a residential area where celebrities like singer Julio Iglesias and designer Oscar de la Renta have homes.

The Bahia Principe Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort overlooks the Caribbean on a 1,600-foot stretch of white-sand beach. Set amid swaying palms and lush tropical gardens with sunshades and lounge chairs, the resort includes two large lake-style swimming pools with children’s sections.