Barcelo Bávaro Beach Resort is a self-contained city within a city, complete with its own mini-train system to shuttle guests around. The resort, actually five hotels, consists of Bávaro Palace, Bávaro Beach, Bávaro Caribe, Bávaro Golf, and Bávaro Casino, spread across five acres of land fronting the most desirable stretch of beach along the Dominican Republic’s [...]
The Viva Wyndham Playa Dorada all-inclusive vacation package includes accommodations; full breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks; unlimited beverages, cocktails and wine; daily activities and fitness programs; unlimited non-motorized water sports with complimentary lessons; enrollment in the Kid’s Club; live nightly entertainment; and all taxes, surcharges and gratuities. The property, situated inside the Playa Dorada vacation village, [...]
The sister resort to the fabulously stylish Casa Colonial that opened late last year promises to be every bit as glamorous when it re-opens in December 2005, following a multi-million-dollar renovation. Victoria Golf & Beach Resort is located in the sprawling Playa Dorada complex, with access to a stunning 18-hole Robert Trent Jones golf course and [...]
The world-class windsurfing here makes Cabarete one of the hottest vacation spots in the entire country, drawing a mostly young and active crowd. For a long time accommodations in the area were provided mostly by spirited independents, but then Viva got in on the act by offering resort packages at budget-friendly prices. Built from the ground [...]
A striking décor and a devotion to California-inspired wellness make this one of the most exciting resorts to hit the country in a long time. Second only to the splendid Italianate lobby is the three-tiered pool with Roman tubs, islets, and cascading water that is, to put it simply, stunning. There was no skimping on design [...]
This exclusive residential community of some 75 luxury homes – and growing – is spread across 250 acres of oceanfront property. Of the mega 4- and 5-bedroom digs, only a handful are available for rent; each individually designed, some with unobstructed views of the ocean. We like recently built Villa 72 for the Tuscan-inspired architecture, classic [...]
Endearing architectural features help this fading beauty maintain its favored position among romantics. The white clapboard mansion has plenty of fanciful gingerbread trim and a sweeping verandah adorned with pretty latticework. Another alluring feature is the cliffside gazebo overlooking the ocean where an up-to-the-task staff has arranged many a wedding. Inside, rooms are decorated in pink [...]
Marien Coral by Hilton is a surprisingly beautiful property for an all-inclusive resort in this price range. The low-hung, thatch covered reception area oozes conviviality before leading onto a stunningly designed pool area; the centerpiece of the property. Surroundung the periphery, are six three-story bungalows decked out with attractive furniture and modern decorator touches, which also [...]
In 2005 Kite Beach Hotel shed its image as a low-rent flophouse for beach bums by razing everything to the ground and putting in its place this brand new condo complex with exceptional value. A standard room with AC, cable TV, and ocean views will put you back about US$60 in high season including breakfast and [...]
It used to be that this resort was off limits to children but things have since changed and Jack Tar Village now caters to kids, recently adding a pool and a club just for the little ones. And improvements didn’t end there. All of the spacious, split-level rooms were also given a fresh new look. Still [...]
