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Bahia Principe
San Juan

Barcelo Punta
Goleta Beach
Casa Marina Beach
& Reef Resort
   
 

The sun-soaked north coast of the Dominican Republic delivers a great vacation destination. The north or ‘Amber’ coast’ (so called for its rich and abundant amber deposits) boasts some 70 miles of unparalleled beaches and is a haven for sun worshippers, golfers and water sport junkies. Puerto Plata, itself, is a busy little city with a wide beachfront promenade. Check out the newest attraction in the area: Ocean World Adventure Park – where you can swim with dolphins and sharks. Take a day and discover Playa Dorada and Sosua or venture to the windsurfer's and kite surfer's choice spot of Cabarete.

 

 
Weather:
There is little seasonal change in the temperature throughout
the year (the daily range is usually between 20 – 30°C/
68 – 86°F), with the north coast experiencing a bit more rain
than the south coast. Both coasts experience more rain
between May and November.

Language:
Spanish

Currency:
Dominican Pesos, however US dollars are recommended

Electricity:
Same as Canada and U.S. (110 – 120V)
 
Bahia Principe San Juan  Things to Know
 

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"I was surprised mostly by the food... it was really excellent. The hotel is located on a little
street with interesting little bars and discos and an internet café. There were street parties most nights, plus the hotel had nightly entertainment too. Perfect for those people
looking for quality."

Staff

 

 
Rating:
Departures:

Monday – Ottawa, S.t John's
Wednesday – Vancouver
Thursday – Vancouver, Edmonton
Saturday – Regina
Various – Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax

Accommodation: Set on a secluded 5km beach this resort is a self-contained village ▪ Superior hotel
▪ 941 rooms in several 2- and 3-story buildings ▪ 1 king or 2 twin beds ▪ ceiling fan
▪ full bathrooms ▪ telephone ▪ satellite TV ▪ safety deposit box ($) ▪ air conditioning
▪ hair-dryer ▪ mini-bar ▪ balcony or terrace ▪ 3 swimming pools ▪ 4 à la carte
restaurants (Mexican, Italian, Gourmet & International) ▪ 10 bars including Kararoke
bar and disco
Location:

Directly on Playa Escondida beach ▪ Approximately 60 minutes from the airport.

Price Range:

Moderate (good value for your dollar!)

Price: For up-to-the minute pricing, call 1-866-360-2887 or drop by your
nearest Travel CUTS
Usual Clientele: Active
Package Includes:

Buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner 4 à la carte restaurants (reservations required)
▪ Snacks & non alcoholic drink service ▪ Domestic beer & alcoholic brand name
drinks from 10 am to 7 am ▪ House wine with meals ▪ Daily activities program
▪ Live music every night ▪ Selected non-motorized water sports

Dinner Dress Code: Yes
Activities Include: Aerobics ▪ Badminton ▪ Basketball ▪ Bicycles ▪ Gym ▪ Ping pong ▪ Soccer ▪ Tennis
▪ Volleyball ▪ Non-motorized watersports (windsurfing, kayaking, catamaran,
snorkelling, sunfish sailing, water polo, boogie board) ▪ 1 free scuba lesson
(in pool) ▪ Merengue lessons ▪ Mini-golf ▪ Transportation to Playa del Camen
from 8 am to 6 pm
Extras:
(additional fee)
Beauty salon ▪ Casino ▪ Gift shop ▪ Tour desk ▪ Massage ▪ Conference room
▪ nearby Golf course ▪ Car or Moped rental ▪ Laundry services ▪ Medical services
▪ Fax services ▪ Internet access ▪ Jacuzzi ▪ Sauna ▪ Horseback riding ▪ PADI
scuba-diving & certification ▪ Jet-skiing ▪ Banana boat
 
Barcelo Punta Goleta Beach  Things to Know
 

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"Basic hotel but in a trendy area and it's popular with the windsurfers and other budget travellers. If you just need a beach, this is the place to be."

 

 
Rating:
Departures:

Thursday – Edmonton
Various – Vancouver

Accommodation:

Hotel is across the road from the Cabarete beach via an overpass ▪ 242 rooms
in 10 2- and 3-story buildings ▪ 1 king or 2 twin beds ▪ full bathrooms ▪ telephone
▪ satellite TV ▪ safety deposit box ($) ▪ air conditioning ▪ hair-dryer ▪ balcony or
terrace ▪ 1 swimming pool ▪ Jacuzzi ▪ 1 buffet restaurant ▪ 1 à la carte restaurant
(Italian) ▪ 2 bars

Location: Across the road from Cabarete beach ▪ Approximately 20 minutes from the airport.
Price Range: Budget
Price: For up-to-the minute pricing, call 1-866-360-2887 or drop by your
nearest Travel CUTS
Usual Clientele: Active and Fun.
Package Includes: Buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner ▪ 1 à la carte restaurant (reservations required)
▪ Snacks & non alcoholic drink service ▪ Domestic beer & alcoholic brand name
drinks from 10 am to Midnight ▪ House wine with dinner ▪ Daily activities program
▪ Nightly entertainment ▪ Selected non-motorized water sports
Dinner Dress Code: Yes
Services & Activities: Basketball ▪ Games room ▪ Pool table ▪ Soccer ▪ Tennis ▪ Volleyball ▪ Non-motorized
watersports (windsurfing, kayaking, boogie board, snorkelling) ▪ 1 free scuba
lesson (in pool) ▪ Dance lessons ▪ Spanish lessons ▪ Free shuttle service from
the hotel to Cabarete beach - 3 times per day ▪ Shuttle service to golf course
twice and to the centre of Cabarete 3 times per day (Mon. to Sat.)
Extras:
(additional fee)

Beauty salon ▪ Gift shop ▪ Massage ▪ nearby Golf course ▪ Deep Sea fishing

 
 
Casa Marina Beach & Reef Resort  Things to Know
 

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"This place is a good buy for those on a budget and it has lots of activities included."
Staff

 

 
Rating:
Departures:

Friday – Halifax
Various – Toronto

Accommodation: Hotel is adjacent to an extensive beach with a dramatic setting perched on a
rocky outcrop. Walking distance to the nightspots and cafes of the village of
Sosua ▪ 678 rooms in several 3-story buildings ▪ 2 double beds ▪ full bathrooms
▪ telephone ▪ satellite TV ▪ safety deposit box ($) ▪ air conditioning ▪ balcony or
terrace ▪ 1 swimming pool ▪ Jacuzzi ▪ 2 buffet restaurants ▪ 3 à la carte
restaurants ▪ 4 bars plus 3 cash bars.
Location: In Sosua, on the beach ▪ Approximately 10 minutes from the Puerto Plata airport.
Price Range: Budget
Price: For up-to-the minute pricing, call 1-866-360-2887 or drop by your
nearest Travel CUTS
Usual Clientele: Fun & Active
Package Includes:

Buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner ▪ 3 à la carte restaurants (reservations required)
▪ Snacks & non alcoholic drink service ▪ Domestic beer & alcoholic brand name
drinks from 10 am to 11 pm ▪  House wine with dinners ▪ Daily activities program
▪ Live music every night ▪ Entrance to Disco (drinks are extra) ▪  Selected non-
motorized water sports

Dinner Dress Code: Yes
Services & Activities: Aerobics ▪  Bicycles (for 1 hour per day) ▪  Ping pong ▪  Pool table ▪ Tennis nearby
▪ Non-motorized watersports (windsurfing, kayaking, Hobie cat, snorkelling,
sailing, boogie board) ▪  1 free scuba lesson (in pool) ▪ Spanish lessons
▪ Dance lessons
Extras:
(additional fee)
Beauty salon ▪ Gift shop ▪ Massage ▪ Horseback riding ▪ Night tennis ▪ nearby
golf course ▪ Medical services ▪ Internet access ▪ Scuba diving ▪ Banana boat
▪ Pedal boats ▪ Jet skis ▪ nearby Casino
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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