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The Caribbean is the go-to place for Americans going on an international vacation.
With its miles of white sand beaches lapped by a turquoise ocean, tall palm trees and a relaxed atmosphere, there is simply nowhere in the world so beautiful.
That said, the Caribbean is an incredibly diverse collective of nations and territories, and because of their similar nature, it’s sometimes hard to tell them apart, especially for newcomers.
Admittedly, if there’s one that’s etched in the mind of the average American, it’s the beautiful beach destination of Punta Cana.
Punta Cana is one of the trendiest resort zones this year
The crown jewel of the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana is one of the most popular beach spots right now, with a record increase in tourist numbers and a high occupancy rate in 2023 so far.
You may be wondering what all the fuss is about.
First of all, where is Punta Cana actually located?
The crown jewel of the DR
If you’re new to a map of the Caribbean, you should know that Punta Cana is located in the easternmost part of the Dominican Republic, a country itself part of Hispaniola, an island it shares with Haiti.
Unlike its neighbor in the West, the DR, as it is commonly referred to in its abbreviated form, is much more developed and stableas well as a burgeoning tourist destination largely driven by the coastal resorts.
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Home to popular cities like Puerto Plata, La Romana, Las Terrenas and of course Punta Cana, it is arguably the second most desirable destination in the Caribbean, after the mighty Cancun in Mexico.
So why is Punta Cana so popular?
We could list dozens of reasons why Punta Cana is so trendy right now, but we’ll focus on the four main ones. First, of course, there is the climate.
Beautiful weather
Since it is located in the Caribbean, near the tropics, it enjoys it warm weather and temperate evenings all year roundmaking it a perfect off-season destination.
In fact, the best time to travel to Punta Cana is winter when the humidity is lower, it rarely rains and it is still warm outside.
Punta Cana is certainly no stranger to clouds and storms in the summer and fall, but these have been known to dissipate within minutes of appearing, as this is usually a result of heat buildup.
Needless to say, Punta Cana is just the perfect tropical getaway.
World class service
Second is the well-equipped resort zone of Punta Cana, which is home to some of the most luxurious hospitality brands in the world as well as affordable all-inclusive stays.
Whether you are looking for exclusivity – and you have some money in the bank to spend – or an affordable holiday, Punta has something to offer.
You can stay at the famous all-inclusive Jewel Palm Beach resort in Cabeza de Toro, one of the liveliest areas of Punta Cana, for as cheap as $145 per night this fall when making a reservation through Booking.com.
Next up is the Grand Bavaro Princess, another luxury property with private beach access and bungalow suites, with one-night rates starting at $174 in September
Are you traveling with family and small children? Maybe you should consider Nickelodeon’s Punta Cana entry.
The Nickelodeon themed Gourmet All Inclusive from Karisma. It is located 27 km away from Punta Cana city center in the development zone of Uvero Alto, but features a water park. child-friendly swimming poolsand large pack pillows, with individual rates starting at $181.
Meanwhile, solo travelers and couples may prefer the adults-only Barceló Bávaro Beach, just a 4-mile drive from downtown Punta Cana, within walking distance of several bars, nightclubs, and entertainment venues.
Finally, there is Punta Cana impressive security levels.
Punta Cana is very safe
Especially in holiday resorts, tourists are rarely or never affected by crime. While the Dominican Republic as a whole is experiencing higher rates of violence compared to certain parts of the United States, Punta Cana is an oasis of safety.
Criminals are kept out by the tight supervision of the local authorities, and the strong police presence ensures that offenders are immediately identified and driven from the entertainment complexes.
A majority of travelers flying into Punta Cana also stay at resorts and only leave the premises when participating in a tour with an authorized tour guide, both at their accommodation and when exploring other areas of the city. under supervisiontheir risk of becoming a victim of a crime essentially zero.
Punta Cana, and the wider DR, is currently a level 2 destinationmeaning Americans are not advised to avoid visiting.
Instead, they should follow general safety advice, such as avoiding signs of wealth in public or walking unaccompanied through deserted, non-touristy areas.
Punta Cana is completely safe, the beaches are breathtaking and resort guests are treated like royalty: what’s not to like?
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