Punta Cana Vacation

The e-ticket for Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic E-Ticket: how to fill it out without mistakes + common issues explained

It is mandatory to fill out an e-ticket for immigration when traveling to the Dominican Republic and Punta Cana. It is one of the most important things you shouldn’t forget when preparing your trip to Punta Cana (along with your passport) and one of the most common issues I see when people are getting scammed […]

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An extensive evaluation about if Punta Cana is safe

Is Punta Cana safe – an honest evaluation about crime and safety of someone who lives in the Dominican Republic

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

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The beach at Barcelo Bavaro Palace All Inclusive

40+ best Punta Cana excursions & tours 2025 (+ 5 to skip) – must-do tours & insider tips

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

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Seaweed in Punta Cana along Cabeza de Toro

Punta Cana seaweed guide (incl. map) – beaches & resorts without sargassum, seaweed season + personal experiences and recommendations

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

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One of the pools at Riu Palace Bavaro Resort

RIU Palace Bavaro – a comprehensive review for this completely renovated all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana

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

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The typically scams in Punta Cana

The 8 most common scams in Punta Cana – Read before your travel!

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

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10 Mistakes Travelers Make in Punta Cana & How to Avoid Them

10 common mistakes many travelers to Punta Cana make – and how you can avoid them

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

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A map of Punta Cana resorts in Uvero Alto

Punta Cana Map – a helpful and detailed map of Punta Cana’s Resorts

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

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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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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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