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There are a lot of (partly wrong) rumors and expectations when it comes to crime and safety in Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic. That’s why I’d love to give you a detailed and honest evaluation of the question if it is safe to travel to Punta Cana, from the perspective of someone local to […]
Attention! This article is loaded with insider tips, personal recommendations and local knowledge, hence you will get the best overview about the must-do excursions in Punta Cana – and those tours you shouldn’t book. I know that the choice of the right activity can be overwhelming (and the blog post here is blog) but all
40+ best Punta Cana excursions & tours 2025 (+ 5 to skip) – must-do tours & insider tips Read More »
Did you know that there are resorts and beaches in Punta Cana without seaweed? I know that one might be tempted to think that seaweed is everywhere in the Caribbean and Central America, but this is not true. I show you what you can do to avoid the seaweed during your Punta Cana holiday and
RIU Resorts – There are hardly any resorts in Punta Cana that receive more conflicting reviews than this hotel. Considering the amazing value you get here, this is rather surprising, as it is one of the best mid-price resorts in Punta Cana. In this extensive Riu Palace Bavaro review I will tell you all the
Punta Cana, like many tourist destinations, has its share of scams targeting visitors. Even though most of those scams will not entirely ruin your holiday, it is essential to know about a few of the tactics of con artists or pushy salespeople. This article reveals the common scams as we have seen them all while
The 8 most common scams in Punta Cana – Read before your travel! Read More »
Scams, problems, booking errors – all things you don’t want to have during your all-inclusive vacation in Punta Cana. That’s why I have created – with all my experience from living many years in the Dominican Republic and working for more than a decade in the industry – this list of common mistakes travelers tend
10 common mistakes many travelers to Punta Cana make – and how you can avoid them Read More »
When looking for a place to stay in Punta Cana, a map of all the all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana might come in handy to see the location of each hotel. This gives you a better feeling about how far it is to the neighboring resorts, to the main road, to the Punta Cana airport
Punta Cana Map – a helpful and detailed map of Punta Cana’s Resorts Read More »
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
3 unique ways to visit Saona Island and avoid the crowds Read More »
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
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
The best Punta Cana 5-star resorts – all-inclusive and adults-only (high-end & luxury) Read More »