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On Punta Cana, do you know the difference in the 2 Iberostar Resorts - the Punta Cana and the Dominicana? Thx? |
Travel Info We are looking for vacation advice on Punta Cana. A good all-inclusive on the beach would be ideal. Thanks for your opinions and advice/ Travel Tips Not sure about Iberostar Resorts, it may be that one is kid friendly and the other may not be. I have Stayed at Secrets Excellence in December. Had a great time with adult friends and adult family. This resort did a fine job supplying entertainment and dining and the rooms were fantastic. Stayed for a week and just did not want to come back. If you choose to take a tour outside of the resorts, just be careful like you would in any big city. This country is very poor and you'll see that the Dominicans are very pleasant but the Haitian immigrants can be very rude and forward. But again I loved my trip, although the ocean on the Atlantic side was very rough. Stick to laying out on the beach but keep swimming to the pools. Others Both resorts are part of one complex. Here's detailed info: Location: Iberostar Dominicana - Iberostar Punta Cana are located directly on the beautiful beach of Bavaro, dotted with palm trees, on the south coast. Around 55 kms. from Higuey. The hotel forms a complex along with the neighbouring hotel Iberostar Punta Cana (all the complex facilities are at guests鈥?disposal). Transfer time from Punta Cana airport approx. 40 minutes. Facilities Iberostar Dominicana: Spacious main building with reception, lobby, bar and 1 buffet restaurant. 鈥淓l Conuco鈥?beach restaurant (during the day). 4 specialties鈥?restaurants for the evenings (Caribbean and Mexican food), steakhouse and gourmet restaurant, 鈥淟a Sibila鈥?(twice a week included, reservation required). Also, the Star Rock Caf茅 (American-style restaurant with free seating) and an Oriental Restaurant (La Pagoda), due to open in 2004. The 346 rooms are in a 4-storey building, with an inner courtyard full of lush tropical plants. The 160 Junior Suites are distributed in bungalows. Creole-style shopping street. Casino, fitness center and spa. Hairdresser鈥檚 in the neighbouring Iberostar Bavaro. Attractive pool landscape with separate children鈥檚 pool and large sunbathing area. Sun loungers, parasols and towels on the beach and by the pool included. Separate from the complex there is a shopping center with small shops, a chemist鈥檚, bank, Internet Point (extra charge), discotheque and sports bar (reservation required for dinner in the sports bar). Facilities Iberostar Punta Cana: One main building with reception, bar, Plaza with orchestra (evenings), buffet-restaurant, beach-Palapa, large pool area with children鈥檚 pool. The hotel offers 347 rooms and 80 Junior Suites (opening in December 2004) for Punta Cana part and 346 rooms for Dominicana. The 160 Junior Suites are distributed in bungalows. Shopping street decorated in Creole style with a variety of shops. Sun beds and parasols by the pool and on the beach, conference rooms, discotheque, Star Rock Caf茅 and casino, ice-cream parlor, Spa and Fitness Center (Jacuzzi, Turkish bath and sauna. Extra charge for: beauty and anti-stress treatments, massages, aromatherapy etc.). Chemist鈥檚, bank, medical center and Internet point (extra charge). Accommodation: Elegant, comfortable rooms or Junior Suites. All rooms have a large double bed or 2 single beds and bath, shower, WC, air conditioning, ceiling fan, hairdryer, telephone, cable TV and mini-bar (soft drinks and beer included). Balcony or terrace. Safety deposit box approx. US$ 2 per day. The Junior Suites include a living area. Family rooms (max. Occupation 4 adults and 1 child): 2 rooms with connecting door and shared bathroom. All-inclusive: Full board (varied buffets). Guests can have dinner in one of the 5 specialties鈥?restaurants, reservation is required, (twice a week included), except in the Star Rock Caf茅 with free seating. Snacks and locally-produced drinks (24-hour bar service). Sports: Aerobics, archery, table tennis, water polo, modern fitness center, spa with Jacuzzi and sauna (by arrangement). Tennis court (flood light approx. US$3 per hour). 1 hour per person and day windsurfing and sailing, subject to availability. Merengue lessons. Varied entertainment. Free entry into the discotheque (drinks included). Mini-Club (ages 3-12) during the day. Extra charge for: diving center in the Iberostar Bavaro. Massage and cosmetic treatments. Spa. Credit cards: Amex, MasterCard, Visa. For more info refer to: http://www.iberostar-board.com/boards/in... http://www.iberostar.info/resorts/domini... Hope this helps http://www.iberostar-board.com/boards/in... http://www.iberostar.info/resorts/domini... They are two sister resorts and every thing and everyone were very nice and friendly wonderful location to vaca at- child friendly...My fam and I had a very nice time in Aug 05 that we are returning in June 07. If your not traveling with child it's still a wonderful place. You can enjoy everything at both resorts, the inclusive activies and the restaurants are reservation but worth the wait. Get out to Mantino Park it's a treat. Identical... they are twin wings in the same resort. The beach is beautiful. Stayed next door at the upscale sister property Iberostar Bavaro Beach... it is a little nice but also more expensive. |
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