Visiting Punta Cana as a couple: an unforgettable encounter
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For your honeymoon, for St Valentine’s Day, for your Silver Wedding Anniversary… or simply because it’s one of the best experiences you can have together, a trip to Punta Cana is the perfect way to enjoy an unforgettable getaway with your partner. This magical Caribbean destination offers you endless possibilities . Some are experiences specially designed to be shared with that special person in your life, such as a romantic dinner by candlelight; others are unique moments that arise from out of the magic of this Dominican paradise, such as a leisurely stroll along the stunning, white sandy beaches at sunset. The scene is set: all it needs is the actors.
Punta Cana is a perfect destination for a family or with a group of friends, but taking a vacation as a couple is extra special when it is spent in this earthly paradise at the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic. All you have to do is relax and enjoy all the attractions at hand, from the most beautiful beaches and the best spas to the mouthwatering cuisine and the lively nightlife — not to mention excursions to the most picturesque places the Dominican Republic can offer.
Romantic hotels in Punta Cana
One of the great advantages of Punta Cana for a couple is the wide choice of hotels to be found here. Start by exploring the endless possibilities that each has to offer for you to enjoy the vacation of a lifetime.
And what better proof can there be than the Barceló Bávaro Beach – Adults only? This magnificent adults-only hotel (part of the Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort complex) is located on Playa Bávaro, recognised as one of the Caribbean’s finest beaches. The luxuriant tropical landscape alone provides reason enough to enjoy a romantic break in these idyllic surroundings.
Apart from the magical setting, the features of the hotel itself make it the perfect sanctuary for a couple. The spacious guest rooms, each with a sea view; the wonderful cuisine, part of the exclusive Barceló All Inclusive deal; the fabulous swimming pool, perfect for a day’s relaxation; and the chance to enjoy all the facilities of the neighbouring Barceló Bávaro Palace (spa, casino, restaurants, swimming pools, shopping center, Bávaro Grand Theater, disco, etc.) — just a few of the features that make this the perfect hotel for vacationing as a couple.
Barceló Bávaro Beach – Adults only
Of course, the Barceló Bávaro Palace, the Occidental Punta Cana, and the Occidental Caribe also offer everything you need for a vacation with your partner that you’ll want to remember forever. Enjoy a truly romantic Italian dinner at Via Veneto, one of the Occidental Punta Cana’s 11 restaurants. Revitalize body and mind in the amazing U-Spa at the Barceló Bávaro Palace. Spend a wonderful evening at a show or in the disco at the Occidental Caribe. These are just some examples of the endless range of options that await you on your next trip with your partner to Punta Cana.
Here’s a tip: Take your stay at Punta Cana to another level with all the privileges and personalized attention offered by Premium Level, the concept created by Barceló to allow guests to enjoy exclusive services, the finest quality, and every comfort and convenience. Benefits include priority service area at reception; 24-hour VIP room service; welcome gifts and special complimentary toiletries; priority booking for restaurants, golf, spa, beach massages, private dinners, salons and excursions. You will also enjoy access to the Premium Level Lounge, a private room designed to provide exclusive service. Here, among other benefits, you can enjoy breakfast, buffet snacks and canapés, and you will have an exclusive concierge service at your disposal. A premium, exclusive service — perfect for your trip as a couple!
A perfect day on the best beaches
With your partner, enjoy one of those days that will be etched in your memory forever, on one of the best beaches in Punta Cana. After all, this incomparable destination in the Dominican Republic is world famous, precisely because of its 50 kilometers of coastline and some of the most glorious beaches in the world.
Punta Cana en pareja
Playa Bávaro
Start by discovering this wonder, acknowledged to be one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Enjoy a pleasant stroll along this four-kilometer-plus stretch, and find a nice souvenir of the occasion at Plaza Bibijagua, a picturesque market right on the beach.
Playa El Cortesito
A little further north than Playa Bávaro, this white stretch of sand washed by crystal-clear waters is a livelier and more popular spot. You could visit the Guineo Maduro Street Market and have a bite to eat at the Occidental Punta Cana’s beach club.
Playa Arena Gorda
Don’t be put off by the name [arena gorda = coarse sand]: this beach has the same fine, white sand as you will find on the neighbouring beaches of El Cortesito and Bávaro. In this splendid setting edged with palm trees, and slightly more exposed to the swell, stands the Occidental Caribe.
Playa Juanillo
If you happen to be towards the south of Punta Cana, don’t miss this beach, one of the most beautiful in the area — and therefore in the whole of the Dominican Republic. And while you’re here, you may also like to visit the neighbouring Marina Cap Cana and take a stroll around its attractive quays.
Experiences to remember forever
Of course, you want every trip with your partner to be one you’ll remember forever, and your vacation in Punta Cana will give you memories you’ll always treasure.
Isla Sanoa
Reef Explorer
Discover the waters of the Caribbean — far more magical than you could ever imagine. This half-day experience, exclusively for adults, offers you all kinds of activities on an incredible floating island, surrounded by coral reefs, off the coast of Bávaro: free diving from coral reefs; swimming with sharks and encounters with rays; kayaking; motorized surface diving equipment; relaxing massages with stones and with snails; reflexology therapy, etc. You could also enjoy the bar, with a healthy selection of natural fruit juices, and a delicious lunch with vegetables, dips and sandwiches.
Helicopter tour
If gazing at Punta Cana’s landscapes from the ground takes your breath away, seeing them from above is simply staggering. Experience from on high the Dominican Republic’s most stunning coast, and see its vegetation, its fabulous beaches and its spectacular hotels and resorts. There are various options: flights range from 10 to 40 minutes in length, and if you really want to make an impression on that special someone, there’s the Champagne Night Flight, a 15-minute flight just as the sun sets. What an awe-inspiring sight!
Juanillo VIP
Set sail from the largest luxury marina in the Caribbean, and cruise along the spectacular Punta Cana coast in a catamaran. As part of the trip, you can go swimming and relax on the white, sandy beaches of Juanillo, go snorkelling off colorful coral reefs, and enjoy a delicious three-course lunch and a refreshing dip in the Hoyo Azul [Blue Pool], a natural, limpid, freshwater oasis. Music, drinks and entertainment combine to create a buzzing atmosphere both on board and on the beach. A perfect full-day experience in paradise.
Isla Sanoa, a lovers’ paradise
A trip to Punta Cana with your partner will also give you the opportunity to visit some of the Dominican Republic’s most special places. And one of them, without a doubt, is Isla Saona. Explore this genuine Caribbean paradise (located within the Cotubanamá National Park protected area) and you’ll see that it’s the perfect setting in which to enjoy a magical day with your “other half”.
Pareja cenando en la playa
This picturesque, almost uninhabited island is the Caribbean paradise you’ve always dreamed of — out of this world, with slender palm trees lining long beaches of dazzling white sand and crystal-clear waters protected by coral reefs. Plan an excursion to Isla Saona, and enjoy a pleasant transfer to the port of Bayahibe, followed by a speed boat crossing to the island; climb into one of the area’s stunning natural “swimming pools” for a swim among exquisite starfish; enjoy the views of the island’s superb beaches plus a delicious buffet, followed by an enjoyable return trip by catamaran with music, dancing and a tremendous atmosphere.
Isla Catalina, an island pulsating with life
Another trip you really shouldn’t miss is to Isla Catalina. This lovely place, off the coast of La Romana, is perfect for combining a day of both action and relaxation. Go snorkelling and discover the pulsating life in its marine depths — then relax on its unspoilt beaches of fine white sand. You’ll find it all here!
Pareja descansando en Isla Catalina
The excursion to Isla Catalina will take you from Punta Cana to this magical destination where you can gaze into its coral-strewn waters teeming with multicolored fish. Enjoy exhilerating water sports (kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.) in the calm waters, and relax with your partner on a picturesque beach after a delicious meal served on the seafront. A perfect day that you will both want to remember forever.
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