Did you know Saona island was discovered by Christopher Columbus because of a hurricane? It’s true because more than 500 years before Saona became the most popular daytime excursion from Punta Cana, it was the sleepy offshore sanctuary of the Tainos, the Dominican Republic’s original inhabitants. And if it wasn’t for a chance hurricane, the […]
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In the Dominican Republic, not all rums are created equal. Leyenda is Brugal’s newest release for the super-premium rum market. And one sip of this smooth premium blend will have you looking to add Leyenda to your home bar’s top shelf. Looking for that rum to try during your trip to Punta Cana? This is
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Over 40 years ago, Punta Cana Club & Resort had the foresight to preserve 1,500 acres of pristine land for research, conservation of native and endangered species and recreational use for Punta Cana guests; and so the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Reserve was born. Thanks to historians we know the Taino Indians (the Dominican Republic’s original
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So you’re staying at one of the amazing beach resorts or beautiful villas at the Punta Cana Club & Resort. Lucky you! For the fitness or adventure minded, you may be asking – what’s there to do? Well, you’d be pleased to know that Punta Cana has numerous Things to Do for those who want
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Bibijuagua souvenir village is one of the keepsake mainstays of Punta Cana. In existence from Punta Cana’s infancy and established well before many new souvenir shops have popped up, this beach-front market is as picturesque as it is unique in finding gifts and mementos from your trip to Punta Cana. As in any tourist market,
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Its Friday night in the capital and there’s no better place to be than Quisqueya Ball Park. On this night, Santo Domingo’s beloved Tigres de Licey are taking on their rival Aguilas Cibaeñas from the DR’s second city, Santiago. For RD$1000 pesos (US$20) my girlfriend and I are three rows behind home plate. For RD$500
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When To Visit Punta Cana One of the most frequently asked questions for visitors to Punta Cana is simple: when’s the best time to go?! The short answer to that question is also simple, especially for North Americans and Europeans; when it’s cold outside you’re better off in the Caribbean than at home! With that
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The Best Gifts and Souvenirs to Bring Home Do you want to buy a keepsake, memento, souvenir to remember your trip to Punta Cana? Most people do but what do you buy to truly capture that Caribbean experience of warm nights, tropical beaches and lazy palm trees? There’s much to choose from but we’ll highlight
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Private Yacht to Saona Island If you’re coming to the Dominican Republic, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Saona Island. It’s by far the #1 tourist attraction in the Dominican Republic with hundreds of visitors daily, mainly on day excursions from the all-inclusive resorts of Punta Cana. Now, there’s nothing wrong with the normal
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