| Punta Cana is made up of over a dozen | | | | thecana leaves that gave the area its name. The |
| beautifully situated resorts spread over 20 miles | | | | resort offers ample opportunities to ride horses |
| of white sand beaches. Many of the resorts are | | | | on the beach, play tennis, windsurf, kayak, dance |
| all-inclusive -- offering travelers everything from | | | | at the nightclub and enjoy fresh local fish. |
| food, drinks accommodations and activities in one | | | | Accommodations range from $80 per person per |
| set price. | | | | night to $1,950 per villa per night. The RIU hotel |
| Club Med established the first resort in Punta Cana | | | | chain has an all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana |
| in 1981. It was once known for being a popular | | | | situated on prime property that runs from the |
| haunt of singles but in recent times it has become | | | | beach back to the lush tropical interior, where the |
| a sought after resort for families. This beachfront | | | | accommodations are located. Visitors can use the |
| resort is situated just ten minutes from the | | | | shuttle facilities to commute between the |
| airport and offers all kinds of activities like | | | | restaurants, room and beach. The chain has five |
| windsurfing, sailing, swimming, snorkeling, water | | | | hotels in Punta Cana, each having both |
| polo, beach volleyball, tennis, flying trapeze, | | | | family-sized and other suites. The suites have air |
| archery, kayaking, basketball, rollerblading and | | | | conditioning and satellite TV and are situated so |
| soccer. Visitors can enjoy the daily regatta, get | | | | that each has a stunning view of the lush tropical |
| down to some deep-sea fishing, play a game of | | | | gardens. The Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort is |
| golf and go horse riding. The resort has wonderful | | | | located 13 kilometers away from the Punta Cana |
| rooms with breathtaking views of the ocean or | | | | International Airport. Situated on Bavaro beach in |
| the lovely tropical gardens. Typically priced at an | | | | the midst of a coconut grove, it is part of a |
| average of $295 per night, each room has air | | | | complex of five different hotels, with a full range |
| conditioning, cable or satellite TV and a | | | | of features including a casino, activities and various |
| mini-refrigerator.The Punta Cana Resort and Club | | | | forms of entertainment. The all-inclusive plan |
| is situated on the largely undeveloped eastern tip | | | | includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, at different |
| of the island. This 432-room resort is set a away | | | | restaurants. There are facilities such as free |
| from the beach. The resort uses a variety of | | | | non-motorized water sports, tennis, and two |
| environmentally sensitive features like water- and | | | | discotheques.The guest rooms at the Barcelo |
| energy-efficient buildings, gray water recycling, | | | | Bavaro are spacious and equipped with a balcony |
| organic gardens and the use of native plants. The | | | | or terrace, each offering a brilliant view of the |
| resort maintains at least 30 percent of the original | | | | ocean. There is also an oceanfront swimming pool |
| vegetation on every plot. The open-air common | | | | surrounded by palm trees. The accommodation |
| spaces are made of local coral stone, wood and | | | | prices vary from $260 to $346 per night. |