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
CST 2057034-40
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
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.
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.
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 ($), work area with IDD telephone, color
satellite TV with remote control, minibar supplied as a welcome
with soft sodas, living area with sofa-bed or couch and arm chair,
furnished balcony or terrace and fully equipped marble bath with
hairdryer.
Deluxe
Junior Suite
450 square
feet with partial Ocean or Garden View, 1 King size bed or 2 double
beds. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Family Junior
Suite
450 square feet with 1 king bed or 2 double beds, pool or garden
view, 1 day bed, 1 trundle bed, 2 flat screen TVs, video game
system and games upon request, large minibar with milk, soft drinks
and family size water, extra drawers for children's belongings,
clear curtain separation for a sense of privacy, kid's bathroom
amenities including mini stairs to the sink, Melia Baby Kit (soap,
floating toy, shampoo and bubble bath) and kit for teens. Location:
lower Tropical side in front of Flintstones Land. Near the family
and kid's pools, kid's clubs and Betty's Kitchen at Beach Grill.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults and 3 children (12 & under) or
2 adults & 2 juniors (13-16 years).
Deluxe
Poolview Junior Suite
450 square feet with Pool View, 1 King size bed or 2 double beds.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Honeymoon Deluxe
Suite with Jacuzzi
450 square
feet with Pool View, Jacuzzi for two, Honeymooners' special amenities
(on request). Location: Lower Caribe side/left side of the property
from lobby. Maximum Occupancy: 2adults.
Royal Service
Deluxe Junior Suite
450 square feet with Gabi Club Pool or Garden View, 1 king bed,
1 sofa bed, bathrobe and slippers during the stay, daily turn-down
service, butler menu, pillow menu, aromas menu Royal Service bathrooms
amenities, Royal Service room service, Royal Service features
internet access ($), 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 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
($), connecting room with a Royal Service Master Suite. Only Royal
Service Master Suite and Royal Service 1 Bedroom Master Suite
are located in the same building and for this reason may offer
connecting rooms. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and
2 children, or 2 adults a 1 junior (13-16 years).
Royal Service
1 Bedroom Master Suite 815
square feet, 1 king bed, with pool or garden view featuring the
following additional amenities: larger bathroom facilities, fully
equipped kitchenette, 2 plasma TVs, 2-door refrigerator, internet
connection ($), 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 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.
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.