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 beautiful and remote village of Mano Juan at Isla Saona in the Dominican Republic

3 unique ways to visit Saona Island and avoid the crowds

We all know that Saona Island gets busy – it is not without reason the most popular attraction in the Dominican Republic. And even though Saona’s nature is – without a doubt – wonderful, people often complain that Isla Saona is just too touristy. But wait, there are certain ways of how you can explore […]

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View of the Anamuya Mountains close to Punta Cana

16 amazing things to do for free in Punta Cana 2025

A holiday in Punta Cana does not have to be expensive, as there are plenty of activities and things to do for free in Bavaro and the surrounding area. While your experience at one of the beautiful beaches in Punta Cana is obviously free, there are further options such as waterfalls, lagoons or interaction with

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The beach resort of Club Med with palm trees, kayaks, and a beach club

Miches Travel Guide – the best beaches, excursions, tours and resorts in Miches

Miches is a trendy new destination north of Punta Cana which offers a lot of new potentials – but is much more difficult to reach for travelers. However, this comes with the added value that most places here are still virgin, incl. one of the most pristine beaches in the Dominican Republic just around the

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Punta Cana helicopter tours - the best excursions to see Punta Cana from above

The best helicopter tours in Punta Cana and stunning excursions by plane

Is there anything better than seeing Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic from the air? Hardly, so get prepared for some of the most spectacular excursions you can get: Punta Cana helicopter tours and air tours. While exploring the area from the air is already pretty amazing, there are 2 more interesting facts you should

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The Punta Cana Packing Hacks

Packing Hacks: what people always FORGET TO PACK when going to Punta Cana – and you shouldn’t

If you’re currently planning your vacation, packing might be a big issue. And especially the fear of forgetting things at home – particularly some tools or gadgets that might not be so important at first sight – is always present. That’s why I have created this article for you, which lists those things other travelers

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Pool party at Catalonia Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana

Best Party Resorts in Punta Cana – hand-picked party hotels, resort entertainment and wild parties

This is probably the article most party people going on vacation in the Caribbean have waited for: the best party resorts in Punta Cana. While you find endless lists on the internet with random hotels selected for so-called best-of lists (with resorts that are actually everything else than a Punta Cana Party Resort), the upcoming

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The infinity pools with spectacular views at whala Bayahibe all-inclusive resort

HM Alma de Bayahibe – a comprehensive review about one of the cheapest all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic

The HM resorts in the Dominican Republic, among them the ones in Punta Cana, Bayahibe and Boca Chica, are always among the cheapest options when looking for the most affordable all-inclusive resort in the country. They are usually half the price of what you pay in other resorts in Punta Cana or elsewhere. Therefore, doubts

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Overview of Sanctuary Cap Cana Resort, all-inclusive in Punta Cana

The best Cap Cana all inclusive adults-only resorts

Cap Cana is a separate area south of Punta Cana, just 15 minutes away from Punta Cana International Airport. It is well known for its luxury all-inclusive resorts, most of which are adults-only (but not all). To give you a good overview of which resorts are suitable for you when you’re looking for a Cap

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Secrets Cap Cana, a fantastic all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana

The best Punta Cana 5-star resorts – all-inclusive and adults-only (high-end & luxury)

If you’re looking for your ultimate Punta Cana vacation with adults-only all-inclusive, here we have the top choices for you: the best 5-star luxury resorts according to our experiences and hotel visits, exclusively for adults. This is not a generic list made by ChatGPT or Bart, the following high-end adults-only hotels are all hand-picked by

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The Privileged beach section at Catalonia Royal Bavaro

The best Punta Cana all-inclusive adults-only resorts on a budget

There is a common perception that adults-only resorts in the Dominican Republic (and elsewhere) are more expensive than their family-friendly peers. While this might be partially true, there are also sufficient options for budget-friendly Punta Cana all-inclusive resorts that are adults-only – and exactly those we’re presenting you here. Instead of giving you just some

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