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Dominican Republic
Summary of Resorts

Punta Cana Resorts:

Dreams Punta Cana
Dreams Palm Beach PC
Excellence Punta Cana
Melia Caribe Tropical
The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real
Paradisus Palma Real
The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana
Paradisus Punta Cana

La Romana Resorts:

Casa De Campo
Dreams La Romana

Cap Cana Resorts:
Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana




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

Weather:

Average Temperatures & Average Rainfall (inches)
  High Low Rain
in.
Jan 82° 71° 3.02
Feb 83° 71° 2.30
Mar 83° 72° 2.14
Apr 85° 73° 3.71
May 86° 75° 5.29
Jun 88° 77° 3.52
Jul 87° 77° 4.16
Aug 88° 77° 5.22
Sep 88° 77° 5.60
Oct 88° 76° 5.06
Nov 85° 74° 6.17
Dec 83° 72° 4.57

 

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Melia Caribe Tropical

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic


Welcome to Melia Caribe Tropical!

As part of the Meliá All-Inclusive group of hotels, Meliá Caribe Tropical sets the standard for family oriented all-inclusive hotels in Punta Cana. Over the last few years, Punta Cana has become the beach lover's capital in the Caribbean. The beach at Meliá Caribe Tropical is simply spectacular, and is only one of the resort's many impressive features. The resort has over a dozen restaurants to choose from so you can have a wide variety of international dining experiences during your stay.

With a world-class golf course right across the street, an exciting casino and the most thrilling activities in Punta Cana, Meliá Caribe Tropical is the perfect choice for your next family vacation. The Flintstones have found the perfect place for their holidays: they are staying with your family in one of our first theme hotels. Your kids can explore the Yabba-Dabba-Doo bazaar, gardens and swimming pools just like those Fred, Wilma, Barney and Betty enjoyed. Let yourself be surprised!

Meliá Caribe Tropical is located 20 minutes (12 miles) from Punta Cana International Airport, one and a half hours (56 miles) from La Romana, and 3 and a half hours (121 miles) from Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic.

Amenities
  • All-inclusive luxury resort
  • Ideal for couples, golf lovers, and especially families.
  • Located right on Bavaro beach, one of the most beautiful beaches of the island: about 25 miles of white, fine sand, uncountable palm trees and crystal clear blue water. 1600 feet of the beach are exclusively reserved for the hotels' guests.
  • 2 World-class spas with sauna, steam room, whirlpool and gym. Beauty salon, massages, facial and special body treatments available at extra charge.
  • 8 lighted tennis courts (charged aside)
  • 7 free and lagoon form swimming pools
  • Arcade with video and electronic games for teenagers
  • Casino
  • All non-motorized water sports included: kayaks, canoes, windsurfing water bikes, snorkeling excursions (at extra charge), sunfish sailing, and diving lessons at the pool
  • Climbing wall
  • Two live shows every night
  • Variety of daily activities for children and adults
  • Weekly theme parties
  • Golf

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All-inclusive includes
  • Accommodations of all suites
  • Mini cooler in room (daily replacement of soft drinks, water and beer on request)
  • 11 restaurants, 10 are a la carte
  • Premium national and international drinks
  • Unlimited premium beverages
  • Scuba diving, horseback riding, and bicycles
  • Tennis courts and a wide lake style swimming pool
  • Batting cage, climbing wall, and jogging trail
  • Kids club
  • Non motorized water sports
  • Spa (free use of sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and gym)
  • Two Live shows every night
  • Sports bar with large screen with seasonal sports
  • Business Center (extra cost)
  • Cocotal Golf and Country Club

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Activities & Entertainment

Melia Caribe Tropical offers an array of activities, and entertainment.

  • Windsurfing
  • scuba diving ($)
  • water polo
  • kayaks
  • canoes
  • pedal boats
  • water bicycles
  • sunfish sailing
  • snorkeling
  • diving lessons
  • water bicycles
  • aerobics
  • volleyball
  • aerobics
  • beach soccer
  • beach volleyball
  • horseback excursions ($)
  • table tennis
  • darts
  • board games
  • Beach
  • Lake Style Swimming Pool
  • Mini Swimming Pool
  • Meringue Classes
  • Fitness Center
  • Disco
  • 3 Floodlit Tennis Courts
  • Health & Spa Center
  • Gift Shops
  • Casino
  • Pub with Karaoke

    Golf nearby
    Melia Cocotal Golf and Country Club - 20 km
    There is an 18 and a 9 hole course with driving range, pro-shop, rental equipment and golf academy (tee times between 8 am and 3 pm). The 18-hole measures 3380 (Slope 131)from the Gold, 3203 (Slope 130) from the Blue and 2993 (Slope 126) from the White. Golf Course features the Meliá Golf Academy with private and group lessons available for resort guests.

    Children's Programs
    Now when you vacation at Melia Caribe Tropical, your children will have just as much fun as you will, maybe more! Just imagine a park created just for kids, with fun activities, imaginative games and a chance to hang out with The Flintstones.

    4 months to 4 years:
    Baby Rock is for infants and toddlers and this club includes a sleeping area, kitchen and bathroom adapted to their size. (Childcare is available for babies at an extra cost.) Toddlers can participate in fun activities like arts and crafts, fantasy make-up, imaginative games, costumes, music workshops, puzzles, movies, story time, sensory stimulation and more.

    5 to 8 years:
    Members of the Bamm-Bamm Club have their own game room and playground. Bamm-Bamm members participate in a variety of imaginative and stimulating activities, including pool games, camping, T-shirt painting, balloon art, even costume and magic workshops.

    9 to 13 years:
    Roca Flash is for older children and features competitive outdoor activities such as pool games, camping, workshops and sports. At The Flintstones Land even mealtimes are an adventure. Kids can start the day by having Bronto Breakfast with Fred and Dino. For lunch there are 2 choices and both offer delicious and nutritious meals. Betty's Kitchen is the ultimate mealtime hangout. The kid-friendly Flintstones dcor, designed by Betty herself, combined with tasty treats and a fun atmosphere, makes this unique eatery feel like home... but here, drawing on the tablecloths is encouraged! And at Fred's Bronto Burger, kids can sample a delicious Brontosaurus Hamburger.

    Nearby Attractions:

    • Village of Altos de Chavon, Caribbean Art Center
    • Isla Saona, National Park of the East
    • Palma Real Shopping Village with a variety of stores to choose from
      Higuey, the nearrest city, home to one of the country's most important Cathedrals
    • Excursions included: snorkelling at the Punta de los Nidos coral reef and the art market at Bávaro Beach.

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Dining

Melia Caribe Tropical features 11 excellent buffet-style and a la carte restaurants:

Market Place
International buffet service open for breakfast and for dinner. indoor and outdoor seating for 384. Buffet-style, food is freshly prepared by 14 cooks who create dishes from all around the world, which are showcased in modernly designed buffets that feature such delicacies as fresh seafood -- grilled scallops and shrimp -- prime meats, such as beef tenderloin and t-bone steak, cooked-to-order pastas, hand-tossed pizza and local specialties. Healthy alternatives include fresh squeezed juices, exotic fruits and shakes, as well as decadent desserts.

La Gondola
Italian Restaurant offering pizza and pastas specialties with buffet service for lunch and dinner.

La Pagoda
Asian Restaurant with a la carte service.

Agora Grill and El Turey
Beach Restaurants located just a few steps from the swimming pool and right on the beach offering International buffet, sandwiches, hot dogs, salads and other snacks.

Le Gourmet
High-class a la carte restaurant serving French and International cuisine at dinner time.

Capri
Dinner time Fish and Sea Food Restaurant a la carte, lobster every night.

Ma Maison
Bistro a la carte with exquisite dinner time cuisine, lobster every night.

Hokkaido
Japanese restaurant with three special rooms with sushi and Teppanyaki, at your disposal at dinner time.

The American Grill
American cuisine.

El Guarapo
A la carte restaurant with traditional colonial Dominican homemade cuisine.

La Hacienda
Premium traditional Mexican restaurant.

Evening Dress Code:
For access to all restaurants in the evening, gentlemen are not permitted to wear shorts and sleeveless shirts, sandals or any other type of open shoes.

12 bars offering fashionable cocktails and selected International brand drinks.

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Accommodations

Melia Caribe Tropical features 1,144 spacious Junior Suites located in two-story bungalows. All rooms have been decorated in an elegant Caribbean style with warm tropical colors, and have central air conditioning, ceiling fans, safety deposit box ($), work area with IDD telephone, color satellite TV with remote control, minibar supplied as a welcome with soft sodas, living area with sofa-bed or couch and arm chair, furnished balcony or terrace and fully equipped marble bath with hairdryer.

Deluxe Junior SuiteDeluxe Junior Suite
450 square feet with partial Ocean or Garden View, 1 King size bed or 2 double beds. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

 



Family Junior Suite

Family Junior Suite
450 square feet with 1 king bed or 2 double beds, pool or garden view, 1 day bed, 1 trundle bed, 2 flat screen TVs, video game system and games upon request, large minibar with milk, soft drinks and family size water, extra drawers for children's belongings, clear curtain separation for a sense of privacy, kid's bathroom amenities including mini stairs to the sink, Melia Baby Kit (soap, floating toy, shampoo and bubble bath) and kit for teens. Location: lower Tropical side in front of Flintstones Land. Near the family and kid's pools, kid's clubs and Betty's Kitchen at Beach Grill. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults and 3 children (12 & under) or 2 adults & 2 juniors (13-16 years).

Honeymoon Deluxe Suite with JacuzziDeluxe Poolview Junior Suite
450 square feet with Pool View, 1 King size bed or 2 double beds. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Honeymoon Deluxe Suite with Jacuzzi
450 square feet with Pool View, Jacuzzi for two, Honeymooners' special amenities (on request). Location: Lower Caribe side/left side of the property from lobby. Maximum Occupancy: 2adults.

Royal Service Deluxe Junior Suite
450 square feet with Gabi Club Pool or Garden View, 1 king bed, 1 sofa bed, bathrobe and slippers during the stay, daily turn-down service, butler menu, pillow menu, aromas menu Royal Service bathrooms amenities, Royal Service room service, Royal Service features internet access ($), minibar with soft drinks and beer. Location: Upper lobby side/left side of the property from lobby in front of the Royal Service lounge. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children, or 2 adults 1 teen and 1 child under 12. (**)

Royal Service Master SuiteRoyal Service Master Suite
520 square feet, 1 king bed, with pool or garden view featuring the following additional amenities: in room Jacuzzi, plasma TV in the living room, 32" TV, CD player, minibar, separate living room with sofa bed and balcony or terrace, internet connection ($), connecting room with a Royal Service Master Suite. Only Royal Service Master Suite and Royal Service 1 Bedroom Master Suite are located in the same building and for this reason may offer connecting rooms. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children, or 2 adults a 1 junior (13-16 years).

Royal Service 1 Bedroom Master Suite
Royal Service 1 Bedroom Master Suite 815 square feet, 1 king bed, with pool or garden view featuring the following additional amenities: larger bathroom facilities, fully equipped kitchenette, 2 plasma TVs, 2-door refrigerator, internet connection ($), dining room and living room with terrace or balcony. Location: Upper lobby side/left side of the property from lobby. Only Royal Service Master Suite and Royal Service 1 Bedroom Master Suite are located in the same building and for this reason may offer connecting rooms. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children, or 2 adults 1 teen and 1 child under 12. (**)

Royal Service 1 Bedroom Master Suite Royal Service inclusions are:

  • Private check-in/out lounge
  • Special in-room amenities, like pillow & butler menu
  • Access to private pool and beach area with concierge service
  • Private transportation within the resort
  • Access to Royal Service lounge offering: daily continental breakfast, free Internet access, coffee & tea service all day long, premium branded beverages and liquors, special chef's selection of hors d'oeuvres throughout the day, butler and concierge assistant services.
  • Room service from 7am until 11pm.

** In Royal Service Room Categories, the teen (13-16) is charged as an extra adult.

Royal Service inclusions are subject to change.

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Spa Services

Exclusive spa with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and fitness center with weights room, gym, spinning classes. Beauty salon, massages, facial and special body treatments available at an extra charge.

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Weddings

Weddings can be arranged. Special wedding and honeymoon offers.

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Other Resort Services

Additional Hotel services include the following:*

  • Car and motorbike rental
  • Currency exchange
  • Several boutiques
  • Sunbeds
  • Towel service
  • Sunshades
  • Laundry service
  • Baby-sitting
  • Medical Center
  • High speed, wireless Internet access
  • Photo shop
  • Mini Market
  • Tour desk

*For Additional Cost

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