General Information & FAQ

When is the best time to visit Punta Cana, how is the weather in the Dominican Republic and is it safe to travel to Punta Cana & Bavaro? Those are questions I am answering here in this category – from the perspective of a visitor with the knowledge of a local!

Seaweed in Punta Cana - the sargassum problem is existing at Bavaro Beach

Everything about seaweed in Punta Cana – beaches without sargassum, seaweed season + personal experiences and recommendations

Did you know that there are resorts and beaches in Punta Cana without seaweed? I know that one might be tempted to think that seaweed is everywhere in the Caribbean and Central America, but this is not true. There are certain exceptions which we explain in this comprehensive article about the seaweed and sargassum in […]

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Barahona, the most important city in the Southwest of the Dominican Republic

How to get from Santo Domingo and Punta Cana to Barahona – everything you need to know

 Getting from Punta Cana to Barahona is not what most people do when coming to the Dominican Republic, but it might be necessary if you want to travel to the Southwest of the country. It is pretty far, but there are some good options if you know where to search. Besides investigating what is the

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The beach Arena Gorda in Punta Cana behind Hard Rock Hotel

The weather in Punta Cana – all you need to know for a worry-free vacation

If you check climate graphs or the weather forecast of Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic, you can get the impression that the Punta Cana weather always is the same: high temperatures, some rain, always sun. But there are some differences which you should know if the weather is important for you as all seasons

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Road-trip through the Southwest of the Dominican Republic along the panorama route from Barahona to Oviedo

Is Punta Cana expensive? Learn everything about prices in Punta Cana!

 Do you know how much a beer in Punta Cana costs? Do you have an idea about the price of a local meal? Or are you wondering about the prices of the supermarkets in the Dominican Republic? If you are planning a vacation to Punta Cana but don’t know how much to factor in for

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The welcome sign of Bayahibe in the Dominican Republic

Bayahibe Travel Guide – the best beaches, excursions, tours and resorts in Bayahibe

Bayahibe is the (very) small counterpart of Punta Cana: a few all-inclusive resorts, turquoise waters and a small fishing village. When visiting Bayahibe, one could imagine how Punta Cana was 30 years ago – peace, relaxation and tranquility. But why should you consider Bayahibe vs. Punta Cana?   There are a couple of interesting things to

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Santo Domingo at night

Airport transfers Santo Domingo – how to get to the City and to Punta Cana

While Punta Cana is the biggest airport in the Dominican Republic, it sometimes might be considerably cheaper to fly into the capital airport, Santo Domingo. When you are visiting the city, it is the best option anyway, but also if you are going for a holiday to Punta Cana or Bayahibe and need a transfer,

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Museo de las Casas Reales, one of the most beautiful buildings in the Zona Colonial

How to get from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana: bus, Taxi, Transfer, Shuttle or rental car?

 There are a lot of reasons to get from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana or vice versa. Maybe you are arriving at Santo Domingo Airport and need to get to your all-inclusive or you are staying in Punta Cana and would like to do a day-trip to the capital of the Dominican Republic. You might

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Columbus Lighthose Faro a Colon in Santo Domingo

How to get from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo: bus, Taxi, Transfer, Shuttle or rental car?

If you’re looking to get from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo, this is the article you need to read. We explain all the different options for getting from Punta Canas’ resorts or the International Airport to Santo Domingo, either to the town center (the Colonial Zone) or the airport (in case you’re planning your vacation

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Beach section with bali beds at Presidential Suites, one of the many all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana

16 insider tips on how to save money in Punta Cana during an all-inclusive vacation

 Punta Cana is the No. 1 spot in the Caribbean for an all-inclusive vacation, but it might be expensive depending on your style of travel. Therefore, it’s important to know how you can save some money during your holiday in Punta Cana, especially when staying in an all-inclusive resort. While your resort is usually paid

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The beach Arena Gorda in Punta Cana behind Hard Rock Hotel

Where is Punta Cana – the geography of Bavaro, Cap Cana, Macao, Uvero Alto and Punta Cana

This article threats not just the simple question “where is Punta Cana?”, but also to which country and province it belongs, how big Punta Cana is and why it is called Punta Cana? Most people think of Punta Cana being a big city or even the capital of the Dominican Republic, but they are surprised

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