Chris (Punta Cana Travel Blog)

Hey, I am Chris, a born and raised German, travel-addictive and Caribbean Soul. For 8 years I am living in the Caribbean, among them 5 in the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana is my home-base here in the country and I’d love to tell you more about how to experience Punta Cana off-the-beaten-track and give you all the advice you want to know for your vacation in Punta Cana.

The pool at AC Punta Cana Hotel

AC Hotel by Marriott Punta Cana – a comprehensive review of this newly-built Punta Cana hotel

Punta Cana is dominated by all-inclusive resorts, but if you’re tired of resorts, don’t need the daily entertainment or simply want to relax in style, options besides Punta Canas’ traditional resorts might come in handy. One of them is AC Hotel by Marriott Punta Cana, which has two significant advantages: it is newly built (only […]

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The wonderful Tapas oceanfront restaurant at Catalonia Bayahibe with view of Dominicus Beach

Catalonia Bayahibe La Romana – a comprehensive review of this all-inclusive resort close to Punta Cana

Catalonia Bayahibe is an affordable all-inclusive resort on the beautiful beach of Bayahibe, less than one hour away from Punta Cana with one of the most spectacular restaurant settings we have seen in all the all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana and Bayahibe. It is perfect for all of those looking for seaweed-free beaches, incredibly turquoise

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The amazing beach club of Tropical Deluxe Princess and Caribe Deluxe Princess in Punta Cana

Tropical Deluxe Princess Punta Cana – a comprehensive review for this fully-renovated all-inclusive resort (+Caribe Deluxe Princess)

Tropical Deluxe Princess is a fully-renovated all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana that offers an outstanding price-value ratio, particularly for those looking for an affordable holiday in the Dominican Republic. The entire resort got completely renovated in 2020 and 2021, making it one of the newest Punta Cana resorts in the lower price range. But there

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Amazing beach in Cabeza de Toro at Catalonia Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort

Catalonia Punta Cana – a comprehensive review of this all-inclusive resort

Catalonia Punta Cana – or Catalonia Bavaro Beach, both are the same hotels – is an affordable yet very interesting all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, which is perfect for all those looking for a well-balanced vacation in the Dominican Republic between fun, culinary highlights and a modest budget. But what makes Catalonia Bavaro an interesting

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Amazing Playa Dominicus in Bayahibe, the beach at Dreams Dominicus La Romana Resort

Dreams Dominicus La Romana – a comprehensive review about this Bayahibe all-inclusive resort

Dreams Dominicus La Romana in Bayahibe is a modern, elegant and comfortable all-inclusive resort, which caters to families, groups and adults alike. It features one of the most spectacular oceanfront locations in the Dominican Republic, including a beautiful jetty and gorgeous turquoise water. It is one of the most upscale Bayahibe all-inclusive resorts and therefore

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Map of the public transport system in Bavaro and Punta Cana

Public transport in Punta Cana – the ultimate guide for getting around in Punta Cana

Public transport in Punta Cana might be tricky – but it is fun for getting around in Punta Cana if you know how it works (and are up for some adventure). Therefore, if you are interested to save a considerable amount of money while being on vacation in Punta Cana, continue reading. With more than

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The public beach of El Cortecito in the area of Bavaro, Punta Cana

When is the best time to go to Punta Cana?

Especially for countries, which have another climatic characteristic than our typical American and European hot/cold understanding (winter = cold, summer = hot, spring and autumn = anything in between) people are usually not sure what is the best time to travel to a certain destination. Luckily for Punta Cana, this question is easier to answer,

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The wonderful beach of Playa Macao in the northern part of Punta Cana

Macao Beach – resorts, hidden gems, activities and restaurants at Punta Cana’s most beautiful beach

Are you planning your vacation in Punta Cana and would like to visit Macao Beach? Check out this extensive guide about Playa Macao, which is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Punta Cana. It does offer an authentic taste of the Dominican Republic as it features plenty of local restaurants, a friendly village

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Discovering the Dominican Republic road-trip style on the way to Boca de Yuma

The 13 best day trips from Punta Cana

 Punta Cana is not only about staying in resorts, but it is also about exploring the incredible nature and cultural heritage the Dominican Republic has to offer. There are plenty of day trips from Punta Cana which show you the variety of the country, among them the most historic city in the entire Caribbean, stunning

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Road-Trip through the mountains of Bonao northwest of Santo Domingo

Road trips in the Dominican Republic – first-hand experiences and local advice

A road trip in the Dominican Republic might be the best decision you can take in your life (vacation-wise). Most people know the country only for its endless all-inclusive resorts, but the country is a treasure chamber full of stunning beauties, natural wonders and hidden gems, which makes it perfect to explore during a Dominican

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