The hotel stands out among Bavaro’s mega all-inclusives for its understated elegance and restorative tranquility – there’s not an activities board, kids club, casino or swim up bar in sight. Even the small gym tucked away from sight in the spa is positioned so as not to induce stress among guests by suggesting they use it. [...]
To keep up with its lovelier sister, Paradisus Palma Real, the suites and most of the public spaces have been renovated. You can now have 24-hour room service, as well as unlimited golf, diving, and horseback riding. A new ecological path features a minizoo, and an improved activities center has an archery range, batting cage, and [...]
Oscar de la Renta and Julio Iglesias are just a few big names associated with this luxury resort. Mikhail Baryshnikov reportedly put his St. Bart’s villa up for sale after setting eyes on the place; and local papers run regular photos of a vacationing Bill and Hilary Clinton. The former no doubt stay in the Los [...]
Leading Hotel of the World, Paradisus Palma Real, took the kitsch out of all-inclusive when it opened this all-suites resort in December 2005. The entire property exudes a delightful ambience, from the ultra-posh lobby with tastefully modern furnishings to the dining rooms that look more like fashionable New York restaurants than the 1,000 person cafeterias many [...]
Only a tenth of the acreage of this sprawling property is dedicated to actual resort facilities while mangrove forest, coconut groves, and lakes share the remaining lands with literally hundreds of species of flora and fauna and a flock of flamingoes. The result is a magical Garden where you can renew your spiritual self. Take long [...]
A premium all-inclusive resort dedicated to families but also designed to accommodate couples seeking a quieter environment. All suite guest rooms are situated in 44 two-story bungalows spread across expansive and extremely beautifully landscaped grounds. One-bedroom and Master Suites come with the resort’s signature Royal Service, which includes a pillow menu and personal Jacuzzi in addition [...]
Although this resort touts itself as being located in La Romana – an obvious attempt to profit from association with the much tonier Casa de Campo resort – it is actually located several miles east in the town of Bayahibe. Not to say that this Casa doesn’t stand solidly on its own. To the contrary, the [...]
This is Moorish architecture on a grand scale. An artistic showpiece, the sprawling lobby consists of several sitting areas, each with individual character and luxurious enough to satisfy even the most demanding Emir. The sound of flowing water fills the air as towering columns hoist arches high overhead. A long dramatic pathway winds past habitats for [...]
Travelers to the east shores with a taste for local flavor should stay here. The Esmeralda is the sole hotel in an unassuming fishing village where the catch of the day is the news and every Sunday is social day on the mile-long beach. Guests can party it up with all-inclusive drinks served all day, while [...]
The location makes this the top all-inclusive resort along the south coast. The Hamaca is just a 10-minute drive from Las Americas International Airport and within 20 minutes of the capital and the most important historical sites in the country. The resort also sits on the most desirable piece of beach in Boca Chica – the [...]