Apple Vacations is a discount tour operator that offers vacations to a wide assortment of destinations. Punta Cana is one of the travel spots that is regularly offered as part of a discount tour package. The package allows guests to select a flight, which is based off of lowest available fare for the departing airport selected; and a hotel chosen by the vacationer. Apple offers guests traveling to Punta Cana an assortment of hotel options ranging from scaled-down, economy hotels to full-service, all-inclusive luxury resorts. Regardless of which hotel class is selected, the pricing is low based on the sheer buying power the tour operator has. All-inclusive hotel options, such as the Dreams Palm Beach Resort in Punta Cana, are value priced, however, guests receive room accommodations, on-site activities and amenities plus all meals, drinks and entertainment; making the trip affordable.
The Paradisus Punta Cana resort, located directly along the beach against the Atlantic Ocean, is typically considered in the luxury class of hotels based on the vast services and amenities afforded to guests. However, staying at this ultra-inclusive resort can actually translate in to a cheaper vacation than opting for a more a-la-carte vacation. The resort offers guests a one-price rate which is inclusive of all meals, drinks, alcoholic beverages, on-site activities and live entertainment. For dining, 12 restaurants are spread throughout the grounds of the resort. The resort has seven swimming pools, including both adult- and children-only options. The all-suites accommodations can be affordable for those traveling in groups as suites can be as large as 1,000 square feet in size.
The Occidental Grand Punta Cana Hotel is situated oceanfront with 700 yards of white sand beaches, reserved for guests staying at this all-inclusive resort. The massive property consists of 17 three-story buildings that contain a total of 865 rooms and suites. The all-inclusive aspect of this resort makes a vacation here affordable as the majority of all costs for the trip are paid at the onset. Room rates include meals, drinks, water sports, activities and entertainment. Because of this, it is possible for one to not spend any additional money beyond what the room cost upfront. Specials and package deals are offered on a regular basis. For example, for fall 2010, room rates started at $55 per person, per night. Three swimming pools, nine restaurants and seven bars are spread throughout the grounds of the resort.
