By Mary Beth Lynn, Owner of Your Vacation Plan
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at sunset.
There are so many islands in the Caribbean that it can be hard to know which one is best for you and your Fiancé. Have you considered the Dominican Republican? It is a beautiful island located next to Haiti.
I LOVED the island and the amazing people when I visited. I recommend staying in one of three areas: Punta Cana, Cap Cana or La Romana. The easiest airport to fly into is the Punta Cana International Airport PUJ. It’s only 15-20 minutes to Cap Cana, 25-45 minutes from most resorts in Punta Cana, and about 40 minutes to the resort area in La Romana.
Punta Cana has the most resort options in the DR. It boasts beautiful beaches on the Atlantic Ocean with swaying palm trees you are sure to love. Cap Cana is sometimes confused with Punta Cana. It is a beautiful gated community with amazing grounds located at the point where the Atlantic Ocean merges with the Caribbean Sea. This area has beautiful, white sand beaches and much smaller waves. La Romana is also situated on the Caribbean Sea, but will have smaller waves than the Punta Cana area.
If you are looking for a modern Caribbean resort vibe, the Dominican Republic could be the perfect island for you. The resorts are stunning and many are much newer than those on some of the other Caribbean Islands.
There are a lot of excursions to consider when going to the Dominican Republic. An Island favorite is swimming with the Dolphins! It's so much fun and truly a once in a lifetime experience. If you're willing to spend some time in the car, there are some breathtaking waterfalls you can visit. You also can go to the capital, Santo Domingo.
Contact me now so we can help you determine the perfect island and resort for your destination wedding or honeymoon!