The Dominican
Republic is a Latin American country located in the Greater
Antilles archipelago on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. It shares
a border with the Republic of Haiti, making it one of two Caribbean
islands that are split by two countries; the other is Saint-Martin/Sint
Maarten. Hispaniola is the second-largest of the Greater Antilles
islands, and lies west of Puerto Rico and east of Cuba and Jamaica.
Capital: Santo Domingo
Geography: 18,816 sq mi
Population: 9,760,000
Religion: Roman Catholic.
Language: Spanish.
Currency: Dominican
peso; US$ is widely accepted.
Time Zone: Atlantic/Eastern
Time Zone.
Electricity: 110/60Hz
Entry Requirements:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must
have a valid passport that is valid for six months past the
date of first entry into the Dominican Republic, and an onward or
return ticket. A visa is not required.
Getting There:
Travel Time to the Dominican Republic from: Los
Angeles: 10 hrs 2 min
Philadelphia: 3 hrs 40min
Washington DC: 3 hrs 42 min
New York: 4 hrs 5 min Chicago: 4 hrs 32 min Dallas: 6 hrs Miami: 2 hrs 20 min
Toronto: 4 hrs 15 min Vancouver: 9 hrs 45 min
Popular Shopping Items:
Jewelry, Amber
Perfume
Watches
Ceramics
Liquor, Rum
Mahogany
Rocking chairs
Coffee
Camera Equipment
Activities:
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Swimming
Sailing
Fishing
Parasailing
Kayaking
Baseball
Horse racing
Dog Racing
Horseback riding
Trap & Skeet Shooting
Golf
Polo
Casinos
Nightlife
Major Attractions: Columbus
Square - statue of Christopher Columbus. Alcazar de Colon - 1514 castle built by Diego, Columbus'
son. Independence Park - place where independence was proclaimed
in 1844. Casa de Bastidas - museum of treasures from sunken ships. Puerto Plata - historical & resort city. Boca Chica & Juan Dolio - beaches. Museo de las Casas Reales - museum Ruinas Fuerte San Diego Reloj de Sol (Solar clock)
Iglesias y Conventos Casa de Campo - trap & skeet shooting
Travel
Seasons: Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter. Low Season: Easter to mid-December Spring Break: March & April Hurricane Season: June to November
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
International
Travel Warehouse
Los Angeles, CA USA
Tel: 1.310.312.1116 info@itwusa.com
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Excellence Punta Cana
Punta
Cana, Dominican Republic
Welcome to
Excellence Punta Cana!
Discover the Secrets
of Love at Excellence Punta Cana.
Excellence Punta
Cana is an Adults-only all-inclusive luxury resort that offers
guests a romantic getaway. Secrets is located far from crowds
in a forest of seven thousand palm trees on a remote stretch of
Punta Canas Caribbean shoreline with miles of unspoiled
white sugary beaches
Known as the "New
Caribbean", Punta Cana lies on the easternmost coast of The
Dominican Republic and is the fastest growing resort area in the
Caribbean.
Excellence Punta
Cana is accessible by both Punta Cana Int'l Airport and La Romana
Int'l Airport.
Amenities
Excellence Punta
Cana is an Adults-only (18+) all-inclusive luxury resort, ideal
for couples seeking romantic luxury with elegance and service.
Its Top Five Amenities include:
All-inclusive
24-hour all-inclusive resort includes all dining, beverages, activities,
entertainment, hotel taxes, and gratuities.
Beaches
Civilization is far away from this secluded and private stretch
of beach. Beautiful white sand, turquoise blue water, and a forest
of palm trees that come right out onto the sand to cast a soothing
shade from the sun make the beach at Secrets truly refreshing
and invigorating.
Pools
The main pool is longer than a football field and meanders under
bridges and next to swim-up palapa bars. The private pool has
a refreshing waterfall and makes for a perfect day on a raft.
Spa
Treat your body to a pampering. The Secrets Excellence Spa will
soothe away the aches of civilization in the whirlpool, sauna,
Turkish bath, steam bath. Beauty and hair care services and treatments
are professionally administered by appointment.
Casino
The Secrets Excellence Casino is a separate small club with bar,
Black Jack, Roulette, and other card game tables, and slot machines.
Open from 7pm-3am daily.
Excellence Punta
Cana offers a broad array of both land and water activities to
satisfy the adventure seeker or the sports seeker:
Land Sports
Basketball
Bocci-ball
Volleyball
Billiard
Darts
Ping Pong
Squash, R
Racquet Ball
Tennis
Horseback riding (30 min. included per person per stay)
Beach Football
Bicycles
Croquet
Board Games
Archery
Air Riffle Shutting
Aerobics
Water aerobics
Step
Yoga
Latin Dance Classes
Fitness Center with free weights, NordicTrac, Universal
equipment, stationary bikes and treadmills.
Water Sports
Body Surf
Catamarans,
Scuba Diving introduction in pool
Canoe,
Windsurf,
Sunfish,
Snorkeling,
Water cycles
Golf
Two golf courses are available:
Casa de Campo: Teeth of the Dog
Green Fees with cart included start from $175 USD plus taxes.
Caddies are mandatory and an additional $12-$20 Club rentals start
at $40. Taxis can be arranged and are approx. $90 round trip.
This course is 90 minutes away from the resort.
Links - Green Fee with cart included start from $125 USD plus
taxes. Taxi fare, club rentals and caddies as above.
Cocotal
Melia Hotels
Green Fee with cart included start from $95 USD. Club rentals
are $45.00. This resort is approx. 35 minutes away from the resort
and a taxi is approx. $75 round trip.
Night Time Activities
Casino
Stage Shows
Piano Bar
Discotheque
Pool tables
Moon-lit Horseback rides
Prices may change
and are subject to availability.
Each Restaurant offers a unique ambiance and a taste for all occasions.
Casual dress for breakfast and lunches, and Long pants and shirts
with sleeves are required for dinner at all restaurants.
World Café
Breakfast buffet to International buffet.
Breakfast:
7:00 - 11:00 AM
Lunch: 12:00 4:00 PM
Da
Mario
Italian Cuisine.
Lunch:
12:00 PM 4:00 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM 10:30 PM
Late Night Snacks:
12:00 AM 2:00 AM
Seaside Grill
American and TexMex Cuisine.
Lunch:
12:00 4:00 PM
Dinner: 6:30 10:30 PM
Maria Bonita
Classic Mexican Cuisine.
Dinner:
6:30 - 10:30 PM
Oceana
Savor our delicious, fresh gourmet seafood while relaxing in
a romantic sea-side setting.
Lunch:
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Dinner: 6:30 - 10:30 PM
Excellence Punta
Cana is an elegant Colonial-styled resort with 446 beautifully
appointed suites.
All suites provide
guests with a luxurious four post canopy bed, private Jacuzzi
for two, balcony, bathrobes, separate shower, air conditioning,
satellite TV including HBO, Cinemax and other channels, mini-bar
restocked daily with soft drinks, beer, and water, telephone,
safe deposit box, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board
and 24-hour room service.
Swim-out
Suites are also available in Junior Suites and Excellence
Suites. These ground floor suites provide immediate access to
the pool from your room and patio an added convenience!
(pictured)
Junior Suites
are spacious with in-room Jacuzzi and balcony. Each suite offers
mountain, garden or ocean views.
Master Suites
offer pool views and two separate rooms.
Excellence
Suites are the most spacious guest rooms with ocean views.
Honeymoon
Suites offer ocean front views an indoor and an outdoor
Jacuzzi on a private terrace.
The Excellence
Club
The Excellence
Club level is a new VIP section within the hotel. A total of 112
rooms make part of this superior level. The clients staying at
the Excellence Club receive additional exclusive services:
Private
concierge service (7:00am 11:00pm)
Private check-in and check-out
Late check-out and early check-in (subject to availability)
Private lunch available (7:00am 11:00pm)
DVD (DVDs at concierge free of charge) with CD player
Internet access free of charge (at concierge desk)
Pillow menu
Two pairs of slippers in the room
Beach towels in room
Superior VIP amenities in the room
Superior room service menu
Superior stock in the mini-bar
Superior turn-down services
Continental breakfast at the lunch area
Afternoon and evening hors d´oeuvres at the lunch
area
Complimentary daily condensed newspapers (available at
concierge)
Excellence Punta
Cana offers a variety of treatments, which apply native nutrient-rich
fruits and flora, designed with the aim to replenish and restore
your inner and outer beauty, allowing you to indulge in an embracing
experience of pure relaxation.
A Sample of Treatments
include :
Oh
Honey!
A sweet exfoliation treatment that purifies the skin of old
cells and nourishes it with almonds and honey followed by a
45min. full-body massage with seaweed extracts which leaves
skin feeling softly renewed. It also helps promote a deeper
and longer lasting tan.
Peppermint
Twist
A cool mint and seaweed body wrap which tightens the contour
of the body, leaving the skin firm and fresh. The treatment
ends with a remodeling and hydrating body massage.
This world-renown treatment has won the prestigious Abbie BEST
SPA TREATMENT award.
Aloe &
Corn Purification Ritual
Pre-Columbus Dominican tribes to cleanse and heal the Cacique
warriors practiced this cleansing ritual. The treatment is based
in natural Aloe and Tender Corn. Placed together, the granular
texture is what makes this a most effective and gentle exfoliation
treatment.
This gentle treatment is recommended for sun burnt skin that
feels red and sensitive. The body is covered in an aloe gel
and tender corn. While the aloe is absorbed in your body we
apply a nourishing Aloe Hair Mask, to prevent sun damage to
the hair. After, you will rest under a shower of Aloe Tonic
Rain to tone the skin before a hydrating massage.
Tropical Cure
This full body natural fruit mask is extremely high in antioxidants,
due to its high content of Vitamin C. It is ideal for mature
skin and to prevent aging. It includes an orange skin exfoliation
and is complete with a Vitamin C massage.
Mud Therapy
treatment to renew and nurture the skin:
This treatment is a great first step in the world of Mud Therapy.
It eliminates all the impurities of the skin, and replenishes
with minerals and oligo-elements. Commencing with a mud exfoliation,
followed by a body tonic with Mother Water (Sea water with a
rich mineral content), a full body mud mask cumulating with
a lymphatic drainage massage to aid in the elimination of toxins. This treatment
can also be enhanced with the use of Energy Gem Stones in the
Chakra points to energize the spirit.
A Sample of Massages
include:
Swedish Massage
Refreshing and relaxing body massage consisting of long strokes
over oiled skin to reduce stress and soothe sore joints and
muscles.
Reflexology
Massage
By using pressure on strategic points of the hands and feet,
energy is passed to other parts of the body, stimulating and
releasing points of pain and pleasure.
Midnight Massage
A very special 50-minute massage at midnight under the stars
and nearby ocean. This romantic delight is designed with couples
in mind.
Head,
Hands, Feet and Nails
Manicures and Pedicures, Paraffin Treatments and Reflexology
massage and a wide variety of Tropical treatments are available
to sooth and exfoliate, preparing you for your vacation splendor.
Aphrodite
A full aromatherapy package which will cleanse and nurture your
body from head to foot, leaving you feeling completely relaxing
and renewed. Including : Detoxifying Treatment, Relaxing Treatment
(Aromatherapy Vichy Shower and aromatherapy Ji-Tah massage and
Basic facial, SPA Manicure & Pedicure).
Slimming Treatment
Package for 4 Day & 7 Day packages are also available.
Internet Access*
Business Center*
Laundry*
Dry Cleaning*
24-hour medical*
Jewelry Store*
High-end Retail Stores*
Fashionable clothing and accessories*
Gift/Tobacco Shop*
Meeting Facilities:
Excellence Punta Cana features functional space for theater, classroom,
banquets and cocktail parties for up to 220 people. Professional
and experienced conference service staff is on-site to assist
in planning the details. Audio visual equipment is available on
a daily rental basis.