Dominican Republic
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Dominican Republic

Punta Cana resorts and Casa de Campo polo days

Families·Beach weeks·Golf
The brief

Dominican Republic — Punta Cana resorts and Casa de Campo polo days.

Two countries in one. Punta Cana for the all-inclusive family resort week (Tortuga Bay is the calibrated choice). Casa de Campo in La Romana for the golf and polo set. Playa Grande in the north for Amanera and the most beautiful course in the Caribbean.

Direct flights, USD welcome, and value for the family week.

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When to go

A year in Dominican Republic

Dec – Apr
High

Peak resort season, perfect weather, golf at its best.

May – Jun
Shoulder

Warm sea, lighter rates, fewer crowds.

Jul – Oct
Low

Hurricane window, occasional closures.

Nov
Late

Season returns, Thanksgiving weeks open.

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Dominican Republic

Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.

Resorts & regions

Where to go in Dominican Republic

The chapters we book most often — pair two or three for a classic week, or commit to a single one for the slow-travel version.
Punta Cana & Bávaro
No. 01The Caribbean

Punta Cana & Bávaro

All-inclusive resorts, family beaches and easy Caribbean arrivals.

Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club · Eden Roc Cap Cana · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana

Cap Cana
No. 02The Caribbean

Cap Cana

Marina life, refined resorts, beach clubs and polished Caribbean luxury.

Eden Roc Cap Cana · Sanctuary Cap Cana · Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

La Romana & Casa de Campo
No. 03The Caribbean

La Romana & Casa de Campo

Golf, villas, marina life and one of the island’s most iconic resort estates.

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas · Hilton La Romana · Dreams Dominicus La Romana

Samaná & Las Terrenas
No. 04The Caribbean

Samaná & Las Terrenas

Palm beaches, waterfalls, boutique stays and a wilder tropical mood.

Cayo Levantado Resort · Sublime Samaná · Viva V Samaná by Wyndham

Santo Domingo
No. 05The Caribbean

Santo Domingo

Colonial history, city hotels, restaurants and a cultural stop before the beach.

Casas del XVI · JW Marriott Santo Domingo · Billini Hotel

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