General Information & FAQ

When is the best time to visit Punta Cana, how is the weather in the Dominican Republic and is it safe to travel to Punta Cana & Bavaro? Those are questions I am answering here in this category – from the perspective of a visitor with the knowledge of a local!

Barahona, the most important city in the Southwest of the Dominican Republic

How to get from Santo Domingo and Punta Cana to Barahona – everything you need to know

 Getting from Punta Cana to Barahona is not what most people do when coming to the Dominican Republic, but it might be necessary if you want to travel to the Southwest of the country. It is pretty far, but there are some good options if you know where to search. Besides investigating what is the […]

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The beach Arena Gorda in Punta Cana behind Hard Rock Hotel

The weather in Punta Cana – all you need to know for a worry-free vacation

If you check climate graphs or the weather forecast of Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic, you can get the impression that the Punta Cana weather always is the same: high temperatures, some rain, always sun. But there are some differences which you should know if the weather is important for you as all seasons

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Santo Domingo at night

Airport transfers Santo Domingo – how to get to the City and to Punta Cana

While Punta Cana is the biggest airport in the Dominican Republic, it sometimes might be considerably cheaper to fly into the capital airport, Santo Domingo. When you are visiting the city, it is the best option anyway, but also if you are going for a holiday to Punta Cana or Bayahibe and need a transfer,

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Museo de las Casas Reales, one of the most beautiful buildings in the Zona Colonial

How to get from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana: bus, Taxi, Transfer, Shuttle or rental car?

 There are a lot of reasons to get from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana or vice versa. Maybe you are arriving at Santo Domingo Airport and need to get to your all-inclusive or you are staying in Punta Cana and would like to do a day-trip to the capital of the Dominican Republic. You might

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Columbus Lighthose Faro a Colon in Santo Domingo

How to get from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo: bus, Taxi, Transfer, Shuttle or rental car?

If you’re looking to get from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo, this is the article you need to read. We explain all the different options for getting from Punta Canas’ resorts or the International Airport to Santo Domingo, either to the town center (the Colonial Zone) or the airport (in case you’re planning your vacation

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The beach Arena Gorda in Punta Cana behind Hard Rock Hotel

Where is Punta Cana – the geography of Bavaro, Cap Cana, Macao, Uvero Alto and Punta Cana

This article threats not just the simple question “where is Punta Cana?”, but also to which country and province it belongs, how big Punta Cana is and why it is called Punta Cana? Most people think of Punta Cana being a big city or even the capital of the Dominican Republic, but they are surprised

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The 30 best beaches in the Dominican Republic – hidden gems, spectacular beaches, paradisical stretches (incl. map)

One can only talk about places that one has visited personally – and that’s why this list of the most spectacular and best beaches in the Dominican Republic is one of the few genuine ones you’ll find on the internet. Over my around 7 years in the Dominican Republic, I have visited (at least) around

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Beautiful Playa Juanillo in Cap Cana, the southern part of Punta Cana

30+ exciting things-to-do in Punta Cana in 2023 (Dominican Republic)

During your vacation in Punta Cana, you probably want to experience more than just your all-inclusive resort. That’s where this hand-selected list of the most amazing things-to-do in Punta Cana comes in handy. From my years of living in Punta Cana, experiencing all the activities and excursions on my own and compiling unique travel itineraries

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Punta Cana welcome sign in Punta Cana Village

Punta Cana Currency – money exchanges, helpful tips and everything you need to know

When the question about the Punta Cana currency is raised, travelers are often unsure: Dominican Pesos or US Dollars? What is the better currency to have when traveling to Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic? Or is a credit card sufficient so you don’t have to exchange money in Punta Cana?Exactly those questions are answered

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

Transfers from Punta Cana Airport to La Romana and Bayahibe (and from Santo Domingo as well)

Planning a holiday in La Romana or Bayahibe and not knowing how to get from the airport to your resort? This article gets you covered! We are explaining to you all the ways of how you can get from Punta Cana Airport to La Romana, and also from Santo Domingo to La Romana and Bayahibe.

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