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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Paradisus Punta Cana
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Welcome to
Paradisus Punta Cana!
Paradisus, is one
of the most exquisite Resorts in Punta Cana, in a dreamlike setting,
with satin white beaches tracing the Caribbean Sea. Hundreds of
coconut palms rustle their sunlit fronds, to a gentle breeze.
The entrance is nothing less than magnificent, with slatted walkways
leading to raised platforms over lagoons filled with goldfish.
Elephant ear plants, islands of feathery palms, great iron sculptures
of Taino art, and pillars draped in bougainvillea, create an exotic
Polynesian ambiance.
The lobby area,
under a triangular plantation-style roof has Victorian upholstered
chairs mixed with plush comfy couches, tapestry carpets over marble,
even swings made from polished carved wood! A circular bar of
copper with Indian markings invites one for a cooling refreshment
in this tropical Eden. So comfortably elegant, with light classical
music drifting through, as sunlight shimmers on ponds.
A pool the size of a lake is surrounded by lush flourishing
gardens and an untouched area devoted to the preservation of ecology.
There is a dining area by the beach, filled with 8 restaurants
called "The Gastronomical Temple," and indeed it is!
A la carte specialty restaurants with wine lists, and dining rooms
with a wonderful buffet selection are proof of the high quality
at the Paradisus.
Paradisus Punta
Cana is located 22 minutes (15.5 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 families
and golf lovers, and especially couples
Most
prestigious location of Punta Cana, right alongside the beautiful
Bávaro Beach with its fine white sand, crystal-clear
water, lush vegetation and endless palm trees
10 different
restaurants
7 bars offering
Premium international and national drinks
24 hour room
service
Dominican cigars
and international cigarettes
Daytime and
evening activities and entertainment
Casino
Spa Services
An ecologic
walking park
A new Action
Park with batting cage, archery, bicycles and a climbing rock
Complimentary
golf, one round per person per day at the 27 hole Cocotal Golf
and Country Club.
Complimentary
daily Scuba diving for Certified Divers
Free Snorkeling
Trip
Luxurious accommodations
Private area
for the Royal Service guests at the beach
Paradisus Punta
Cana offers an array of activities, and entertainment.
Swimming Pool
Jacuzzi &
Sauna
Tennis Courts
Scuba Diving
Fitness Center
Aerobics
Aqua-aerobics
Archery
Shooting Gallery
Beach volleyball
Windsurfing
Sailing
Canoas
Water bikes
Glass-bottom
boat
Snorkeling
Nightly Entertainment
Weekly Theme
Parties
Casino
Children's program
Spa Services
Merengue dancing
classes
Hair-plaiting
Billiards
Table Tennis
Darts
Giant Chess
Horseback riding
Rock Climbing
Excursion to
Catalina Island
Manati Park
excursion
Waterpolo
Full Moon Horse
Back Riding
Disco
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.
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
Pabellon Chino An a la carte restaurant serving Chinese dishes. Dress Code:
Cololard shirts (men), no jeans, shorts or sandals for evening
dining.
El Romantico An a la carte French gourmet restaurant. Open for dinner 7:00
PM to 10:00 PM Reservations are required. Dress Code: Collard
shirts, no jeans, shorts or sandals for evening dining. Cigars
included.
Palapa
Grill Beach restaurant with a variety of steaks, poultry, seafood,
salads and desserts. Open for lunch 12:00 noon until 4:00 PM
Albufera A la carte steak house. Dress Code: Collard shirts (men),
no jeans, shorts or sandals for evening dining. Open for dinner
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Hybiscus An International buffet restaurant. Serving breakfast (7:00
am to 11:00 am), lunch (1:00 PM to 3:00 PM) and dinner (7:00 PM
until 10:00 PM).
El Rodizzio Brazilian a la carte restaurant. Dress Code: Callard shirts
(men), no jeans shorts or sandals for evening dining. Open for
dinner 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Sakura A Japanese a la carte restaurant. Reservations are required.
Dress Code: Callard shirts (men), no jeans, shorts or sandals
for evening dining. Open for dinner 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Dolce Vita An a Italian la carte restaurant open for lunch and dinner
(also offers pizza to go). Dress Code: Collard shirts (men) ,
no jeans, shorts or sandals for evening dining. Open 12:00 noon
to 2:00 am.
El Marino A la carte restaurant serving fish and seafood specialties.
Reservations are required. Dress Code: Collard shirts, no jeans,
shorts or sandals for evening dining. Open for dinner 7:00 PM
to 10:00 PM
Antojitas A Mexican a la carte restaurant located in the lobby. Dress
Code: Collard shirts (men), no jeans, shorts or sandals for evening
dining. Open for dinner 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Paradisus Punta
Cana features 500 Suites in 35 two-story buildings.
Deluxe
Junior Suite: 2 double beds or 1 king size bed, with balcony
and a living room area. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults
with 2 children.
Deluxe
Junior Suite with Jacuzzi: furnished terrace, one king-size
bed or two full-size beds, living room with sofa bathroom with
hairdryer. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children.
Luxury Junior Suite with Jacuzzi: 504 square foot guest
room featuring private Jacuzzi, living area with sofa, private
terrace or money, 1 king or 2 queen beds. Maximum Occupancy: 3
adults or 2 adults with 2 children.
One-Bedroom
Master Suite Gardenview: 885 square feet with garden view
featuring the following additional services and amenities: a luxurious
bathroom with Jacuzzi for 2 with double sinks, luxury amenities,
separate living room area with sofa bed, daily stocked refrigerator,
equipped kitchen, separate dining area, connection with Luxury
Junior Suite, located in "The Village" - new area by
the lobby. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults with 3 children
(under 12).
Two-Bedroom Master Suite Gardenview:1494 square feet, located
in "The Village" - new area by lobby. The 2 Bedroom
Master Suite is a combination of a 1 Bedroom Master Suite with
Jacuzzi Connecting with a Luxury Junior Suite. It features 2 king
size beds, 2 sofa beds and 2 full bathrooms, both with double
Jacuzzi. Maximum Occupancy: 6 adults or 4 adults with 5 children.
Family Concierge Service:
Paradisus Punta Cana offers a unique concept of Family Concierge
service that starts upon arrival. Families will enjoy a private
check-in area, specially appointed Family Concierge Suites and
the all-day assistance of a Family Concierge that will be coordinating
needs and entertainment for the family's vacation. The Family
Concierge will be reachable via a radio that will be offered to
the parents upon check-in. The Family Concierge benefits are:
Private Family
check-in
Paradisus Kids
Beach-kit upon check-in with hat and t-shirt, floater, mini
tanning lotion
Specially appointed
Family Concierge Suites
All day assistance
of a Family Concierge (until 5:00pm)
Included walkie
talkie for all day communication
Exclusive family
activities and sports: Massage classes, swimming classes, catamaran
classes
Personalized
service for families
Family
Concierge Suite, furnished terrace, one king-size bed or two
full-size beds, living room with sofa, bathroom with hairdryer.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children.
Family Concierge One-Bedroom Master Suite Gardenview:
885 square feet with garden view or ocean view featuring the following
additional services and amenities: a luxurious bathroom with Jacuzzi
for 2 with double sinks, luxury amenities, separate living room
area with sofa bed, daily stocked refrigerator, equipped kitchen,
separate dining area. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults
with 3 children (under 12).
Family Concierge Two-Bedroom Master Suite Gardenview,
1494 square feet, located in "The Village" - new area
by lobby. The 2 Bedroom Master Suite is a combination of a 1 Bedroom
Master Suite with Jacuzzi Connecting with a Luxury Junior Suite.
It features 2 king size beds, 2 sofa beds and 2 full bathrooms,
both with double Jacuzzi. Maximum Occupancy: 6 adults or 4 adults
with 5 children.
Royal
Service:
Private check-in/out
A pillow menu
for a perfect sleep
Special amenities
in the rooms
Daily buffet
breakfast, coffee, tea, beverages and hors d`oeuvres, all served
in our private Royal Service Lounge throughout the day
Complimentary
Internet access
Butler and concierge
services including: reservations for the spa, water sports,
golf, tennis courts, amongst others, and excursion planning
Royal Service
also provides a private beach area, with beverage and snack
services
Royal
Service Deluxe Gardenview Suite, 2 double beds or 1 king bed,
with balcony and a living room area. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults.
Royal Service
Regal Romance Ocean View Suite, totally renovated Suites with
Jacuzzi in the bathroom, furnished terrace, one king-size bed
or two full-size beds, living room with sofa. Maximum Occupancy:
3 adults.
Royal Service
Imperial Romance Ocean View Suite, Suites with Jacuzzi in
the bathroom, furnished terrace, 1 king bed or 2 full-size beds,
living room with sofa. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults.
Royal
Service Ambassador Suite: Four 1,073 sq. ft. Suites with ocean
& garden views, Elegantly decorated with a study, living room
and balcony Bedroom area with walk-in closet, beautiful bathroom,
separate jacuzzi, and Balinese shower on the bedroom terrace,
Royal Service*, 24 hour room service, Maximum occupancy: 2 adults.
Royal
Service Garden Villa: One Ocean View Garden Villa, 6.4 ft.
above sea level, Private garden with terrace and pool, Exterior
gazebo and Balinese shower, Luxuriously decorated, comfortable
living room and bedroom, Bathroom equipped with jacuzzi, shower,
and walk-in closet, Royal Service*, 24 hour room service, Maximum
occupancy: 2 adults.
Room Amenities:
All with furnished
balcony or terrace, direct dial telephone, remote control satellite
TV, minibar, a/c, safety deposit box, bathroom with hairdryer,
alarm clock and coffee makers
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.
Cell phone rental
program includes free unlimited incoming international calls,
while phone cards are available for an additional cost to make
outgoing calls.
Laptop Rental
Program with laptops capable of connecting to high-speed Internet
within the rooms and wireless Internet at select public spaces
throughout the resort. All rentals include full, onsite technical
support available in three languages -- English, Spanish, and
French.