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Is The Caribbeans Largest Water Park In Punta Cana Worth It? Here's What Travelers Need To Know
Every winter, thousands of families land at Punta Cana International Airport ready for a week of sunshine and unlimited food at their all inclusive resort. Eventually, the kids get restless sitting by the exact same pool every single day. You start looking for off property excursions and instantly see massive billboards for El Dorado Water ...

Is Punta Cana Safe This Winter? Here's The Real Truth According To Travelers
You just booked your winter getaway to the Dominican Republic, and you are counting down the days until you can sit under a palm tree. Then you tell a coworker about your upcoming trip to Punta Cana, and they immediately raise an eyebrow. They ask if you are worried about leaving the resort and mention ...

5 Reasons Why Travelers Are Choosing Punta Cana This Year For Their Winter Getaway
While traditional Mexican hotspots like Cancun and Los Cabos have seen double digit drops in international arrivals over the last few months, the Dominican Republic is shattering every tourism record on the books. We wanted to know exactly what is driving this massive shift, so we polled our 11,000 subscribers on why Punta Cana is ...

This Punta Cana Resort Has 13 Pools, The Caribbean's Largest Casino And 4 Swim-Up Bars
Punta Cana is the undisputed king of the mega-resort, and right now, the Dominican Republic is shattering every tourism record on the books. Millions of travelers are trading their usual winter spots in Mexico for the Caribbean this year, and there is one massive property sitting on the shores of Macao Beach that is leading ...

5 Important Differences Travelers Need To Know Visiting Punta Cana Over Mexico
he winter travel season is fast approaching, and the ultimate vacation debate is officially heating up. For years, millions of North American travelers defaulted to the Mexican Caribbean for their annual tropical escape. It was easy, predictable, and always a great time. But recently, a massive shift has taken place. Punta Cana in the Dominican ...

3 Things Travelers Need To Know Visiting Punta Cana Resorts This High Season
The winter travel season is rapidly approaching, and right now, all eyes are on the Dominican Republic. While other popular beach destinations are dealing with falling visitor numbers, Punta Cana is having a completely historic year. The country is shattering all time tourism records left and right, driven almost entirely by American and Canadian vacationers ...
Traveler Safety Index
Punta Cana Live Score
Resort Pulse
52% Occupancy
Things to Do
Top-rated Punta Cana excursions
Saona Island Full-Day Tour
Speedboat to natural pool with starfish, catamaran lunch on the island
Catalina Island Snorkeling
Superior snorkeling at 'The Wall' coral reef with beach buffet
Hip Hop Party Boat
Adults-only cruise with open bar, snorkeling, natural pool
Small-Group Catamaran
Intimate catamaran experience limited to 16 people
Travel Essentials
Emergency contacts + quick tips
Tourist Police
+1 809-222-2026
POLITUR 24/7
US Embassy
+1 809-567-7775
Santo Domingo
Canada Embassy
+1 809-262-3100
24/7: +1 613-996-8885
Hospital
+1 809-686-1414
Hospiten Bavaro
Quick Tips
Tip 10-15% (10% often auto-added)
US power outlets - no adapter needed
Don't drink tap water
Uber limited - taxis at resorts/airports