Punta Cana, an area with lavish, world-class resorts and the Dominican Republic’s longest white sand coastline, is a sea and sand paradise of endless opportunities and adventure.
Most visitors are drawn to the popular region for its wide range of all-inclusive resorts where families can enjoy entertainment centers and water parks with their children while couples can enjoy rest and relaxation. Meals and drinks are included in these resorts making this tropical getaway an affordable destination.
Outside the resort, there are great things to do in the area – from a chocolate museum to adventure parks and even Vegas-style nightclubs. It’s also great for golfers with 11 designer golf courses located directly on the strip.
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Snorkel, swim and take photos with gentle marine creatures such as dolphins, sea lions, sharks, and stingrays at Dolphin Island Park located between the beach and coral barrier of Bávaro.
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Dance bachata or merengue until dawn at Imagine Club, an underground cave turned disco or watch a Vegas-style show at Coco Bongo. Bávaro is the perfect way to end a day full of sun and sea with endless options for everyone.
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Spend an unforgettable day at Anamuya Ziplines, an 18-platform course boasting 12 zip line runs, one of the longest in the country. Daredevils, whether new or experienced riders, can glide up to 800 meters above the lush jungle canopy of the Anamuya mountains.
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Located on Catalonia Bávaro Resort in Punta Cana, Cabeza de Toro is designed to be a challenging nine-hole course with breath-taking views.
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Ideal for those seeking adventure, Bavaro Adventure Park offers adrenaline pumping nature-friendly
activities such as zip lining, a climbing garden, a Segway circuit, paintball, a bungee trampoline, flight simulators and a mountain bike track.
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Named one of the best Caribbean beaches by UNESCO for its clear water and white sand, Macao beach is lined with tall palm trees and is a popular spot for surfing. Macao’s local restaurants are known for serving some of the best Dominican-style fishplates on this side of Punta Cana.
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Chocomuseo offers visitors a multitude of free chocolate tasting opportunities. Inside the Mundo Auténtico shopping complex, visitors can learn first-hand about the chocolate-making process and its history and attend a chocolate making workshop.
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Submit your best photo of the Dominican Republic
The winner will be eligible to enjoy an all-inclusive vacation for two to the DR courtesy of our partner, Air Canada Vacations.
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Your vote really does count!
One lucky voter will also be eligible to win a trip for two to the Dominican Republic, with Air Canada Vacations.
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Photo registration ends on February 14, 2019 at 11:59 PM. Voting ends on February 28, 2019 at 11:59 PM. The draw will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019. For contest rules, click here. |
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Win a trip for two to Puerto Plata!
On January 21st, one lucky participant at the Dominican Republic’s ‘Beat the Winter Blues’ event will win a trip for two to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Participants can also enter a second contest online for a chance to win a trip to Puerto Plata.
Please see full contest details here
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BEAT THE WINTER BLUES - Toronto
Venue: Royal Bank Plaza - 200 Bay Street, Concourse Level, Toronto, ON
JAN 21, 2019 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
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For the third year in a row, the Dominican Republic plans to heat things up with a live event. The ‘Beat the Winter Blues’ event held in partnership with CBC and Sunwing will chase away winter with a flurry of live musical performances, a VR tropical paradise simulation, and tons of free giveaways including a live contest.
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Blue Monday - Vancouver
West Cordova Street – Impark lot 531 next to Waterfront Station, Vancouver, BC
JAN 21, 2019 6 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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The Dominican Republic, in partnership with Sunwing, invites Vancouver to a day filled with simulated tropical experience.
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Blue Monday - Montreal
Complexe Desjardins – 150 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, QC
JAN 21, 2019 6 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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The Dominican Republic, in partnership with Sunwing, invites Vancouver to a day filled with simulated tropical experience.
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PUNTA CANA CARNIVAL
Venue: Punta Cana Amphitheater
FEB 8-9, 2019
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For the first time in 11 years, Grupo Punta Cana extends the “Carnaval de Punta Cana” to a two-day celebration on February 8th and 9th at the Punta Cana Village. Troops of folkloric dancers wearing colorful costumes and masks will parade to showcase the country’s cultural traditions, following which the thousands of locals and worldwide tourists will be treated to a live concert of Merengue, Bachata and Reggaeton.
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INTERCLUB MATCHES 2019: CASA DE CAMPO VS. CORALES VS. PUNTA ESPADA
Venue: Los Corales, Punta Cana
FEB 13, 2019
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On February 13, 2019 at 12:30 p.m., 11 select golfers will play a shotgun tournament at Corales Golf Course in Punta Cana. The event is the second tournament in the 2019 Interclub Matches. The first game was held at Casa de Campo’s Teeth of the Dog on January 3 and the last tournament is on March 13 at Cap Cana’s Punta Espada course. The team with the best 24 scores in the 3 events wins. COST: $150USD
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WIN 1 OF 2 TRIPS
TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Beginning on January 26th, 2019 tune into channel TVA at 1PM and watch Venez Chez Moi en République Dominicane. Catch a new episode every week and discover different regions of the Dominican Republic led by locals. Over the course of 10 episodes, take a tour across the beautiful Caribbean country and learn about its incredible culture and geography with those who know it best, Dominicans.
Venez Chez Moi, Air Transat and the Dominican Republic will be holding a contest with a chance to win one of two trips to the Dominican Republic. Tune in and watch Venez Chez Moi to learn more about your chance to win a tropical getaway to the beautiful Dominican Republic this winter.
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Welcome to the Dominican Republic Newsletter
If you are receiving this newsletter it is because you have requested additional information about the Dominican Republic, and we are so pleased to share our news with you. This newsletter will provide information about the hottest festivals, newest attractions, and most exciting things to do in our beautiful country. Whether you are a repeat guest or a new visitor looking to make the most of your vacation, we will give you insider tips that you won’t find anywhere else.
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