Perhaps with the most beautiful stretch of beach in the Caribbean, Punta Cana is a vacation jewel on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic. The scenery is straight out of a travel fantasy - blue-green water gently washing up on wide, white sand beaches studded with towering palm trees.
The beach runs over 30km from Punta Cana to Bavaro, with most hotels clustered at either end. Since this area has been recently developed, hotels tend to be modern, luxurious and in the four- to five-star category.
A vacation to Punta Cana is all about your resort. Although there are limited off-resort attractions, most visitors just come to enjoy the beautiful beach, swim in the calm, clear ocean, indulge in good food and have fun at night at the resort disco or watching a Vegas-style show.
A package that includes the flight, hotel, meals and drinks is definitely the best option. Like the rest of the Dominican Republic, prices can fluctuate widely during the winter season, so if you see a deal you like, book it before it disappears.