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Ron from Dominican Republic

HONEYMOON AT PUNTA CANA

Punta Cana Honeymoon packages offer everything from adults-only luxury all inclusive resorts to absolute bargains. We hope this site will help make your planning as easy as possible. Just put in your dates and price all your options at one time. If you need assistance please don't hesitate to call and talk to one of our Punta Cana Honeymoon Specialists. 
 
All inclusive honeymoons come in many shapes and sizes in Punta Cana. Punta Cana is located on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic. If you are looking for beautiful white beaches and great values, this up and coming destination has to be considered. Punta Cana is often referred to as the Coconut Coast. The 30 miles of beach are lined with beautiful coconut palms.

Weedings in Dominican Republic

This island paradise, sandwiched between Jamaica and Puerto Rico, offers the ambiance of its more visited neighbors in an affordable, low-key setting. The sheer variety of locales is one of the major draws here, where everything from idyllic beaches and waterfalls, to tropical rainforest and the highest mountains in the Caribbean keep you interested. The prices, of course, go up in the winter months, but in the Dominican Republic, you can often snag a balmy setting for a lower price than on other isles. 

Wedding Requirements There is no waiting period or residency requirement to marry in the Dominican Republic. You do, however, need to write the American Consulate in Santo Domingo prior to your wedding date to ask permission to marry in a civil ceremony. It is recommended that you start this process early (a few months before the wedding date) because the required documents, including original copies of your birth certificates and a Single Status Affidavit, must be translated into Spanish. You can do this at the closest Dominican Consulate in the U.S., which can also legalize your Single Status Affidavit (this takes about 2-3 days). Your documents can be sent by mail if you include a pre-paid envelope for their return. When you arrive for the ceremony, you will also need a valid passport with your latest entry stamp and two witnesses with photo identification. For more info, visit godominicanrepublic.com.

Weedings at Punta Cana

Create the wedding you’ve dreamed of at Excellence Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

Set among lush palms on an endless stretch of beach, Excellence Punta Cana surrounds you in luxury, tranquility and romance--the ideal components for your wedding or vow renewal.

Our dedicated wedding professionals will coordinate an exquisite ceremony that reflects your vision of the perfect affair. If you can imagine it, Excellence Punta Cana can create it. Get married in a beautiful gazebo overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Or arrive in a horse-drawn carriage and exchange your vows at sunset right on the beach.

Say “I do” to a magical wedding and reception at Excellence Punta Cana. We offer three wedding packages. Each package is customizable down to the last detail, at an additional cost.

At Excellence Punta Cana, you and your guests will experience gourmet dining, breathtaking beaches and options for pampering at Miilé Spa, a relaxation garden for wellness and renewal. For the ultimate wedding indulgence, our honeymoon suites offer a spacious private terrace with an outdoor Jacuzzi built for two and spectacular views.

Ask about our complimentary wedding package when booking an Excellence Club Junior Suite Ocean view room (or higher) for seven nights or more.

  

Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa - Dominican Republic

UNLIMITED-LUXURY® DEFINED

Gently kissing the palm fringed beach of Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa is the surreal turquoise sea, a gift for your senses and your heart. The warm smiles of our staff make you feel like both an old friend and an honored guest. This is truly a place of fantasy — Dreams Punta Cana. A magical experience for families, couples, singles and friends.

Perfectly located on the magnificent east coast of the Dominican Republic, the natural beauty of the island and nearby coral reef nurtures an incredible number of flora and fauna — and it will nourish your spirit as well. Every detail has been selected for your complete pleasure and total relaxation. Uncrowded. Unrushed. Unequaled.

From the moment we greet your arrival, you will be delighted by your surroundings and service:

• The majority of our amenity-filled luxury rooms and suites offer stunning ocean views. Our tropical jungle views are equally mesmerizing
• A spectacular array of day and evening activities, adventures for every age and interest
• Enormous free-form pool that winds its way from our stunning lobby all the way down to the beach
• Six international restaurants serving gourmet fare and 10 wonderful lounges
pouring unlimited premium brand beverages.
• 24-hour room and concierge services
• Supervised Explorer's Club for kids, so everyone enjoys their own time in their own way.
• Core Zone for teens provides them with their own place to chill out and offers supervised daily activities and nightly entertainment.
• Nearby excursion sites for golf, shopping, adventure and history
• A friendly, fastidious staff who will make you feel like the honored guest you are.

The beauty of our Unlimited-Luxury® service is that virtually everything is already included. You won't have to think about anything except fully enjoying yourself. Our guests recently named us the Best Family Friendly Resort and the Best Pool in the Caribbean for the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards. Our Punta Cana location stands out as it was voted #8 Best Destination in the Caribbean and Mexico for the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards. Those same high standards have also earned us premier recognition from the prestigious Preferred Hotels and Resorts.

Dreams Punta Cana — the true expression of Unlimited-Luxury® — where everything is included... and limitlessly perfect.

Rent a Car in Punta Cana

When you arrive at Punta Cana International Airport (IATA: PUJ) in the Dominican Republic, the last thing you want to do is wait around at the rental counter trying to organize a vehicle. That's why it's good to get that part of the trip organized in advance, so you can fly in and drive away without hassle. So you can do this, we've brought together all the major suppliers so you don't need to spend hours researching the internet. On this site, you can compare all the providers and come up with a vehicle/price package to suit your needs, then place a booking in our easy to use secure booking engine. So fly on in and enjoy the savings!

CATEGORY	COMPANY	PRICE FROM *
Compact	Budget Dominican Republic	USD $26.46 Daily
Economy	Budget Dominican Republic	USD $26.46 Daily
Sedan	Budget Dominican Republic	USD $32.76 Daily
Medium	Budget Dominican Republic	USD $32.76 Daily
Full Size	Budget Dominican Republic	USD $50.40 Daily
People Carrier/Mini Van	Budget Dominican Republic	USD $73.08 Daily
SUV	Budget Dominican Republic	USD $74.34 Daily
4WD	Budget Dominican Republic	USD $74.34 Daily
Pick Up Truck	Budget Dominican Republic	USD $85.68 Daily
Premium/Luxury	Budget Dominican Republic	USD $107.10 Daily
Vans	Honk Dominican Republic	USD $90.48 Daily
Mini Bus	Honk Dominican Republic	USD $104.40 Daily

PARADISUS PUNTA CANA

At Paradisus Punta Cana Resort, coexisting in harmony with nature results in an exquisite balance of natural and man-made wonders. Open-air architecture featuring indigenous materials gracefully rises from artfully designed tropical gardens, native mangrove forests, soaring palms and magnificent views of the stunningly clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. At every turn there is a new species of exotic vegetation, native birds and delicate garden scents. This all-inclusive, all-encompassing, all-suite Caribbean playground offers tennis, championship golf, an array of gorgeous pools, every non-motorized water sport imaginable, a casino, an exquisite full-service spa and health club and a thrilling collection of unique island activities. Located 25 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport.

• 684 Oversized Guest Suites, including 80 Royal Service Suites, four Ambassador Oceanview Suites and One Garden Villa Beachfront Suite and 132 The Reserve Suites
• Suites range from 504 to over 1,000 sq. ft., each with a living area, individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fan, coffee maker, safe deposit box, luxurious bathrooms, private terrace or balcony, 24 hour room service and daily stocked minibar
• Twelve restaurants offer an incredible choice of contemporary world cuisine and eight bars offer fashionable Caribbean cocktails and international premium brand drinks
• Nightly entertainment
• Gabi Club
• Seven swimming pools, a main lagoon style swimming pool, the Royal Service pool exclusively for adults, The Reserve exclusive pool, two kids’ pools plus a YHI Spa pool
• Four tennis courts and three paddle courts
• Casino (poker, black jack, and slot machines) ($)
• Yhi Spa ($) and state-of-the-art fitness center
• The Kids Zone, a tropical-theme playground
• Life Enriching Activities: sushi making, wine tasting and more
• Scuba diving (for certified divers), horseback riding($ - additional charge), snorkeling, kayak, volleyball and more
• Flexible meeting space offers 11 meeting rooms with sit down banquet facilities and service for up to 700 attendees

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FLAGS IS IN PUNTA CANA

ENJOY OUR DELICIOUS FOOD

CATALONIA HOTEL IN PUNTA CANA

All-inclusive along a snorkel-ready Punta Cana coral reef beach

Surrounded by coconut palms and lush vegetation, Catalonia Punta Cana - All Inclusive offers a private beach along the turquoise waters of the coastal Dominican Republic. Coral reefs make an ideal snorkeling environment where guests can get an up-close look at the rich marine life of the Caribbean Sea. Swim in a large pool surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, nap in a hammock or head to the palapas and loungers on the white beach.

Catalonia Punta Cana -All Inclusive Rooms

Privileged Junior Suite

Completely renovated rooms with exclusive up-graded amenities and services such as 24 hrs room service, private separate check-in at privileged front desk, exclusive lounge area with coffee break, pillow menu, coffee maker & minibar, bathrobes and slippers, plasma TV, special discounts in some services and preferential access to 5 theme restaurants.

Junior Suite

Room with one king bed or two double beds includes air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone with direct outside line, safe box, mini bar with soft drinks and beer refiled everyday, hair dryer, terrace or balcony with hammock, ceiling fan, complete bathroom with hair dryer, round bath tub and independent shower.

A magnificent hotel resort with private, white sandy beaches, crystalline Caribbean waters, palm trees lining the coast and abundant vegetation throughout the complex. Coral reefs along the beach allow guests to enjoy the rich marine life of the Caribbean Sea. A tropical paradise of everlasting sun, Catalonia Punta Cana is surrounded by coconut palms and lush vegetation. A heavenly location for relaxation or water sports activities. It is located approximately 10 miles from Punta Cana International Airport, 12 miles from the Manati Park nature preserve and zoo and 24 miles from shopping in Higuey. The property's amenities include eight restaurants, several bars, 2 golf courses, nightclub, casino, swimming pools, kids' pool, game room, gift shop, and tennis courts. Its large freeform pool area contains islands, fountains, and a man-made beach. The resort's all-inclusive plan covers all meals, snacks, wine at lunch and dinner, afternoon tea, unlimited beverages, minibars sodas and water, a wide variety of non-motorized water sports and land sports (including tennis and a fitness facility), scuba lessons, bicycles, and nightly entertainment, including entry to the on-site disco. Fees and expenses for golf and the casino are not included. The hotel also has Privileged Junior Suites: Completely renovated rooms with exclusive up-graded amenities and services such as 24 hrs room service, private separated check-in at privileged front desk, exclusive lounge area with coffee break, pillow menu, special discounts in some services, coffee maker & minibar, bathrobes and slippers, plasma TV and preferential access to theme restaurants. Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel. The closest airport to this property is Punta Cana International Airport (Airport Code PUJ). Choosing a flight into any other airport may result in additional transportation costs, either by ground or by air, for which you will be responsible. Also be advised that your purchase, unless indicated otherwise, does NOT include transportation from any airport to the hotel. To include transportation between PUJ and the hotel, add the Ground Transportation option, if available, to your package during the booking process.

HARD ROCK CAFE PUNTA CANA

HARD ROCK CAFE PUNTA CANA, THE PERFECT PLACE TO HAVE ALL THE FUN YOU HAVE DREAMED ABOUT...

AVENTURA ENDED ?

After many years of success, is bachata boy band Aventura breaking up?

The answer, directly from the group, is a big fat NO!

The whole controversy began when Aventura announced that the title for the new album is called The Last, which touched on the contractual agreement (or lack of) with Premium Latino Music.  However, this controversial title has absolutely nothing to do with the band breaking up, at least anytime soon.

Romeo tells People en Espanol:

“Personally, I couldn’t continue my career in this group if we can have the name ‘Aventura.’  All these rumors are stupid.”

Blunt and straight to the point.  That’s how we like our Latin men. 

In case you’re still worried, Aventura will continue to work with their current label and make beautiful ballads together. Romeo even joked about changing the band’s name to “Los Santos.”

MERENGUE Y BACHATA

MERENGUE   Y   BACHATA








The music of the Dominican Republic describes its people, passionate and lively. One of the country’s most popular genres is merengue. Native to the Dominican Republic, merengue incorporates swift beats from the güira scraper, maracas percussion, accordion, tambora drum and saxophone to get the hips moving. The aggressive Caribbean sound is believed to have influences from Haiti and Africa, but many prefer to exclude these theories, as Dominicans normally denounce any ties to either country. The genre’s pioneer was Johnny Ventura or “El Caballo”. In the 1960’s he successfully brought merengue to an international stage and paved the way for current popular artists like: Sergio Vargas, Milly Quezada, Ruby Perez and El Jefrey.

Like merengue, the Dominican form of music known as bachata is homegrown and part of the nation’s popular culture. Known for its high pitched guitar sound, bachata is normally played with a guiro scraper, bongo drums, claves (hardwood sticks used for percussion) and one or two guitars. The music style was originally considered “Bolero” (slow paced Latin love song), but after taking on influences from merengue, son and ranchera; bachata developed a style all its own. In 1961, Jose Manuel Calderon recorded what many consider the first bachata singles with “Borracho de Amor” and “Que Sera de mi”. Today, recognized names such as Anthony Santos, Frank Reyes, Aventura and Yoskar Sarante fill the airwaves. Although bachata is a home grown music, in general, Dominicans are puzzled when foreigners visit with bachata spins on the dance floor. For the most part, Dominican dance Bachata “pegao” (very close) with no spins.

Events in Punta Cana 2012

The Ministry of Tourism sponsors every Friday and Saturday evening a night of folklore dances, Santo Domingo de Fiesta, at the esplanade of the Plaza de España. Free admission.

Pitbull's Concert

Saturday, March 03 2012, 8:30pm

One of the most popular rappers of the moment promises a great show. The concert is presented under the local production company Latin Music Management, and will feature the presentation as of other famous rappers such as Vaquero, Don Omar and Cata.

Folklore Fiesta at the Colonial Zone

Friday, March 23 2012 to Saturday, March 24 2012, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

The Ministry of Tourism sponsors every Friday and Saturday evening a night of folklore dances, Santo Domingo de Fiesta, at the esplanade of the Plaza de España. Free admission.

Celebrities in Punta Cana

PUNTACANA RESORT & CLUB is the brainchild of Dominican businessman and hotelier Frank R. Rainieri and Theodore W. Kheel the prominent New York attorney and labor mediator. Both pioneers of Punta Cana tourism, their vision was to create a resort community that respects the natural habitat of PUNTACANA while offering visitors a world-class vacation experience. Co-developers of PUNTACANA RESORT & CLUB are celebrities Julio Iglesias and Oscar de la Renta who have made PUNTACANA RESORT & CLUB their home.

Currently, Punta Cana is the most highly visited Caribbean destination and is easily accessible from all over the globe. PUNTACANA RESORT & CLUB developed the Punta Cana International Airport, a modern convenient and architecturally exciting facility.

Frank R. Rainieri

Frank Rainieri has received numerous awards. These include the Presidential Citation Award presented to him by Ronald Reagan in 1985 and the "Hotelier of the Year" award by the Caribbean Hotel Association in 1998. Mr. Rainieri served as First Vice President of the National Council on Private Enterprise of the Dominican Republicas, Chairman of the Caribbean Association for Sustainable Tourism and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Hotel Association. He is also the President of the PUNTACANA Ecological Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the environment in Punta Cana. He has dedicated his life to PUNTACANA and is committed to developing a community with outstanding standards towards nature and comfort.

Theodore W. Kheel

Mr. Kheel received his Bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 1935 and graduated from Cornell Law School in 1937; afterwards becoming a member of the New York Bar. In the early sixties Mr. Kheel ventured into a Caribbean resort investment as a co-founder of PUNTACANA RESORT & CLUB.

A master at conflict resolution, Mr. Kheel was appointed by President Johnson to serve on a mediation panel for racial disputes and later by President Kennedy to resolve labor controversies. He has also served under Governors Rockefeller, Carey and Cuomo in resolving transportation discrepancies and newspaper disputes, and served under New York Mayors O'Dwyer, Impellitieri, Wagner, Lindsey and Beame as a general mediator.

Mr. Kheel is also an accomplished author and has half a dozen publications under his belt. He is the founding father of the Institutes of Collective Bargaining and of Mediation and Conflict Resolution, which are now part of Cornell University and the Earth Pledge Foundation which promotes economic growth within environmental protection. He is a founding member and president of the Foundation on Prevention & Early Resolution of Conflict ,as well as the American Foundation on Automation & Employment which has since become the TASK Foundation.