Located on the island of Hispaniola is the Spanish speaking Dominican Republic. It is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea and shares the island with the nation of Haiti. The nation has a population of nearly eight million and is a mixture of several cultures including Spanish, French and African. Tourists are drawn to the beauty of the tropical locale which has sandy beaches and mountains with waterfalls. Visitors will find several four-star resorts for their stay in the Dominican Republic.
Paradisus Palma Real Resort is a four-star, all-inclusive resort. There are more than 550 suites which are spacious and include mahogany furniture, marble floors, a ceiling fan, living room with a sofa bed and a two-person whirlpool tub. Rooms include standard amenities such as a coffee maker, Internet access and television with CD and DVD player. Room service is available 24 hours a day but if guests choose to dine out they won't have to go far to satisfy their hunger and thirst. Paradisus Palma Real Resort has nine bars and 11 places to dine including some that have a club atmosphere with dancing. Other resort offerings include a golf course, a spa and family concierge service which include cell phones or radios for families to stay in constant contact with each other, adjoining suites, and milk and cookie turndown service for children.
Paradisus Palma Real Resort
Playa de Bávaro, Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
809-688-5000
paradisuspalmareal.com
Grand Oasis Marien Resort is a four-star resort with 325 rooms. The all-inclusive property offers guests standard room amenities such as cable TV, air conditioning and a coffee maker. Each room has a great view of the pool, garden or sea. Some rooms include whirlpool tub and kitchens. Grand Oasis amenities and services include a fitness center, swimming pool, sauna, three restaurants, four bars, live entertainment, mini-golf, and tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. Guests can take a variety of lessons including aerobics, Latin dance, snorkeling and scuba diving.
Grand Oasis Marien Resort
Costa Dorada, Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
866-539-0036
grandoasismarienresort.com
Dreams La Romana Resort and Spa, a four-star resort, offers its guests an all-inclusive luxurious, comfortable and convenient vacation. Rooms have a private terrace or balcony with a view of the pools, gardens or Caribbean. Amenities include satellite television and a mini bar which is stocked daily. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities and services at the resort including three swimming pools, seven bars and lounges, eight restaurants and 24-hour room services. Available activities include going to the resort spa, wind surfing, kayaking, water aerobics, tennis, and scuba diving, dancing and Spanish lessons.
Dreams La Romana Resort and Spa
Playa Bayahibe, La Romana
Dominican Republic
809-221-8880
dreamsresorts.com
