The enormity of this resort is barely noticeable among the sanctuary of its lush tropical surroundings. The Costa Caribe has the feel of an intimate sanctuary due in most part to cozy common areas like the pool, which is just the right scale and within a short stroll of most rooms, and dining rooms that don’t [...]
The grande dame of the country’s lodging industry was born in the late 1960s when the Gulf + Western Corporation scoped out the land near La Romana for an executive playground. What followed were three P.B. Dye-designed golf courses and other facilities of grandiose proportions such as an equestrian center, a 300-station skeet-shooting center, and polo [...]
The most lavish of the three Fiesta resorts, the Grand Palladium is spread over huge acreage shaded by scores of coconut palms and other tropical vegetation. Guests of this resort receive triple their money’s worth when staying here, with access to a combined host of water and land-based sports. A gorgeous white-sand beachfront complete with coral [...]
Coral by Hilton offers first-rate facilities, attractive accommodations, and the prettiest beach on the south coast at an exceptional price point. Its most appealing feature is a massive pool surrounded by a lush tropical garden, the chaise lounges sheltered by palapa huts. The bedrooms are midsize to spacious, each well furnished and containing a balcony or [...]
Past the sand dunes and at the end of a narrow highway in the country’s largely undiscovered southwest region, you’ll find this lone hostel. Its somewhat odd name derives from its devotion to windsurfing. With no other attractions for miles, its loyal fan base comes here mostly for the excellent windsurfing conditions. While the hotel does [...]
This city hotel with a resort feel is right in the heart of everything, directly on the waterfront and a short stroll from a thriving local nightlife scene. The rooms are spacious and have either a king or two double beds. Many of the rooms have balconies overlooking the sea. For the best views, reserve a [...]
Your not-so-typical Caribbean escape, this hacienda / hotel is nestled atop a hill rather than beachside. While you'll find the requisite thatched-roof bungalows, those at Casa Bonita are more upscale than most, featuring sophisticated interiors, air conditioning, and small but standard resort bathrooms. Under a low-hanging coco palm roof is a spacious terrace with a restaurant [...]
A colony of immaculately maintained one-bedroom apartments with full bathroom, livingroom and kitchenette; the latter being somewhat unnecessary since meals are included in the rate. Guests spend most of their time here in the property’s pool area which overlooks a very pretty beach. Pontevedra is a favorite with Santo Domingo residents who come here for the [...]
Book Rancho Gauraguao Hotel & Fly with Travelocity on eatdrinksleeptravel.com Pedernales (CBJ) -- Cabo Rojo Airport -- domestic; mostly private These chic mountain digs are situated at an almost 5,000 ft elevation in the Cordillera Central mountain range, sprawled across a vast valley of pine trees and flowers Accommodations vary from basic one-bedroom cabins to fully [...]
These cozy split-level cabins are ideal for intimate getaways. Book an entire villa with kitchenette, separate sitting area and bedroom on the ground floor, or more spacious bed and bath only units upstairs with mini-fridge and balcony looking onto the valley. The absence of AC and ceiling fans go unnoticed here since temperatures in the valley [...]