Punta Cana Questions and Answers

Sharks in Punta Cana  Hi, we are going to Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro resort, Punta Cana on Sunday Jan 24/2010. Are there sharks? I thought I had read somewhere that this area ...

Canadian Citizen Need Visa To Land In?  Is it needed any visa application to going in this place if I am a Canadian?

Answer:

You don't need a visa application. Canadians need a tourist ...

Phone number for moon palace  I need to have a contact number for the moon palace for any emergency back in the United States. We are staying at the Moon Palace in Punta Cana.

Denise ...

Punta Cana Sample Travel Packing List  Hi there,

We just booked our first trip to Punta Cana!!!
Do you have a sample packing list? I saw a short version on your site, but just wanted to ...

Hotel near the airport  Which is the closest hotel to the airport?


Answer:

Hello Greg,

The closest hotel to the Punta Cana International Airport is the PUNTACANA ...

Punta Cana Tipping Guidelines - Suggestions  What is the proper amount to tip... whether it's the maids or restaurant servers? I would like good service and I don't want to come across as cheap or ...

Day Trips - Punta Cana  Hello!

We will be staying at the PuntaCana Resort for a week in March. Seeing that you don't recommend renting a car, how do you venture out downtown ...

Dress code for the a la carte restaurants in the Natura Park resort  We are staying at Natura Park resort and we can not find on their website what the dress code is to eat in the a la carte restaurants. We would like to ...

Which is the best resort in Punta Cana for a single adult?  I want to stay at resort with not a lot children, I am in my late twenties looking to have fun night life, hanging out the pool meeting ladies, I prefer ...

What is the drinking age in the Dominican Republic?  How old do you have to be to drink alcohol in Punta Cana?


Answer:

Hello Jane,

The legal age to drink alcoholic beverages in the Dominican ...

Trip to Punta Cana  We are going to Punta Cana on Feb 6th to Majestic Colonial... and are very concerned about safety, need very honest answers. Thank you.

Answer:

Hello ...

Electrical Outlets on Resorts  Do I need a converter to use Canadian electrical appliances, eg curling iron, in the rooms at resorts?


Answer:

Hi Krista,

The Canadian appliances ...

Snorkeling  Hi, I'm going to Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana in mid March. Where is the best nearby snorkeling? I have my own equipment.

Answer:

You can go ...

How to arrange transportation from Occidental Grand to Whale watching  We are staying at the Occidental Grand Hotel in Punta Cana from 18 January to 25 January. What transportation is available from there to Samana to watch ...

Is there Zip Line activities at Grand Oasis?  I am traveling to Punta Cana, Grand Oasis the first week of March and would like to experience canopy zip lining, do they have this in Punta Cana as an ...

Vaccinations - Punta Cana  Are there any specific shots we need before coming?


Answer:

Hello Jackie,

You don't need any specific vaccines for going to Punta Cana in ...

Renting a Car in the Dominican Republic  Hello

Thank you for your help.

I am heading to Punta Cana for 4 days for a wedding. My main question -- Should I rent a car when I'm there? Is there ...

Do I have to exchange our American currency ahead of time or can the hotel provide that service?   Do I need to exchange our money ahead of time or can this be done at our hotel?

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If you have currency in USD there is no need to exchange ...

Tipping the maids in Punta Cana  Would these ladies prefer money or treats that we take with us... Like lipstick, soaps or candy?

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Mostly the maids prefer money because ...

Swimming with dolphins in Punta Cana?  We will be visiting February 7-10 and would like to know if there is a place that our kids can swim with dolphins?

Answer:

After the check-in ...

Long Beach Walks  I like to walk for miles along the beach without running into fences, private property or other obstructions that force you out to the road.

What ...

Dominican Republic Prepaid Cell Service  Can I buy a prepaid sim card at Punta Cana airport?


Answer:

Hello Angelo

If you want to save money when calling to the United States you can ...

Tourist Card in Punta Cana  What is a tourist card and where do you get one to enter the Dominican Republic?

Answer:

Hi Tara:

The tourist card (or in Spanish - tarjeta ...

Golf near Riu Bambu  I am on holiday at the Riu Bambu for two weeks from the 27th December. Which is the nearest course to play golf and what are the green fees. Also can you ...

Drinking Water  How safe is the drinking water? Is it safe to drink on the excursions, outside of the resort?


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Do not drink tap water at any moment. Only ...

Hotels Punta Cana  I have seen on the map of different hotels in Punta Cana (like Catalonia), they seem to be far from the beach (600m-3km). Is this right or do mostly of ...

Are there any historical sites or landmarks in Punta Cana?  That is basically what I would like to know.


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The area of Punta Cana itself consists mostly of resorts and beaches for tourists to enjoy....

Which Punta Cana resort?  Hi!

My friends and I are looking for an all inclusive resort in Punta Cana. We are high school seniors so we want a place with lots of fun, like clubs ...

What are some of the best excursions around Bavaro?  We love to snorkel and love the local area. And we would also love to see the regular towns and people.


Answer:

You should check the Catalina ...

Location  Where is Punta Cana and how long does it take to fly there?


Answer:

Hello Walter:

Punta Cana is located at the southeast coast in the Dominican ...

Secluded Beach  My wife and I are considering a trip to the Riu Palace in February. How can we find a deserted area of beach all to ourselves?

We would like to find ...