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 lower pool at Serenade Hotel Punta Cana

The 8+ best affordable all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana 2024 (hand-picked and recommended)

Are you looking for an affordable all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana without getting a cheapish run-down hotel? Continue reading, because this list of the best value all-inclusive resorts features the most recommendable Punta Cana hotels according to reviews and our experiences, without solely referring to the price. This guarantees you a worry-free Punta Cana vacation, […]

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All-Inclusive Resort Be Live Collection Punta Cana

The 8+ cheapest all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana 2024 (hand-picked and recommended)

Planning a cheap Punta Cana vacation but don’t want to spend a fortune? Here we go with your hand-selected choice of the best cheap all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana. While you shouldn’t expect high-end luxury and endless gourmet options in those hotels, it is still impressive what amenities you can get. Considering that all your

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Cocktails at El Cortecito beach in Punta Cana

Puerto Plata vs. Punta Cana – which holiday destination should you choose?

You can’t decide if you shall book your vacation to Punta Cana or Puerto Plata? It might indeed be a difficult decision as both are the top holiday destinations in the Dominican Republic. While Punta Cana is famous for its endless sandy beaches and elegant all-inclusive resorts, Puerto Plata can score with a more low-key

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Amazing Villa Pandora right at Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana

Bavaro Beach – resorts, best spots, activities and public access to Punta Cana’s main beach

Bavaro Beach is THE main beach in Punta Cana! If you are wondering how to visit it, where to stay and what to do at Bavaro Beach, this is your article not to miss. Bavaro Beach is an amazing stretch of beach in Punta Cana, with beach bars, restaurants, all-inclusive resorts, stunning beachfront apartments and

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The historic center in Puerto Plata with La Puntilla and Fortaleza San Felipe

How to get from Punta Cana to Puerto Plata (and vice versa) – all the options you can consider

Even though heading on a Puerto Plata vacation, some people book their airfare to Punta Cana, as the flight connections are significantly better than to Puerto Plata. But how can you get from Punta Cana to Puerto Plata? That’s exactly what this article is about. Most people think it is a quick drive from Puerto

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Excellence Club pool at Finest Hotel Punta Cana

Finest Punta Cana – a comprehensive review of this newly built all-inclusive resort

Finest Punta Cana is one of the newest luxury all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana, which just opened its doors in October 2021. It offers superb services, amazing culinary options and two Preferred Clubs (one adults-only option and one family VIP club), which are very affordable considering we are talking about a newly-built Punta Cana resort.

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Live Aqua Punta Cana pool and bali beds

Punta Cana Honeymoon Guide – recommendations, all-inclusive, (free) packages and the best honeymoon resorts in Punta Cana

Are you planning your honeymoon in Punta Cana? It hardly can’t get any better! Great price-value ratio, romantic resorts, gorgeous beaches, top-notch service and affordable prices for excursions and extra services make it an unforgettable Caribbean honeymoon. To help you plan this once-in-a-lifetime vacation, the following article will show you the most romantic resorts in

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Overview of RIU Republica in Punta Cana

Riu Republica Airport Shuttle – your BEST option to get from Punta Cana Airport to the party hotel

If you have booked a stay at Punta Cana’s most famous party resort and are wondering how to get from Punta Cana Airport to Riu Republica, here is your extensive guide with a lot of insider information and recommendations from someone who lives in Punta Cana and who have visited Riu Republica multiple times. As

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The panoramic room view temptation grand miches

The best couples-only resorts in Punta Cana and the best couple-friendly all-inclusive hotels

Great news for couples – and some, which are not that good! The good news is that there are a lot of couples-friendly resorts in Punta Cana. The bad news is that there is currently no couples-only resort in the Dominican Republic after the only one with this characteristic closed in January 2024.  While adults-only

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The waterfall Salto Alto de Bayaguana south of Los Haitises National Park

All waterfalls reachable from Punta Cana in under 3 hours (incl. map)

The Dominican Republic has an abundance of waterfalls of all kinds. Crystal-clear water, turquoise rivers, giant drops, dozens of cascades in a row and falls submerging in caves are just a few of the characteristics you can find in the country when talking about waterfalls. But are there waterfalls in Punta Cana as well?  Most

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