Quick question for anyone who’s stayed at an all-inclusive in Punta Cana (or anywhere in the DR) recently.
At check-in they obviously ask for your passport. Do they just scan/photocopy it and give it back, or do some resorts actually hold onto the physical passport for the whole stay?
I don’t want to leave my original passport at the front desk the entire time if I can avoid it.
Thanks.

Hello all,

Visiting Punta Cana and staying at Riu Republica for about a week. Any recommendations? We are traveling as a bachelor party and are open to exploring outside of the hotel. We know the pool is amazing and mornings will be spent drinking and socializing, but besides the Riu parties at night what else is there to do?

Thanks!

as the title says we are hoping to plan a boys trip to punta cana in late march but don't know what all inclusive resort to go to since every one of them has mixed reviews, we don't want to go to one that has too many families in it and the 18+ ones tend to have a lot of old people in it (from my experience outside of punta cana), we could go an a non all inclusive hotel but need good food spots lol

How is the weather right now at Excellence EL Carmen. Flying in on Friday.

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30M traveling to PC during Nov 5-12. Planning on staying at republica for the tail end of the trip, any recs on things to do? Is there anything fun outside/nearby the resort? Anyone else gonna be there around that time? Thanks in advance!

Best grocery store with the largest variety to shop at for tourists? Staying in Bavaro. Dont want to travel too far. Can I pay with USD and apple pay?

Are they currently covered in seaweed?

Any 🍍 going to be around the third week of September?

Hi! I am pregnant and my husband and I will be staying at Serenade All Suites in September. I really want to get some pics on the beach and an awesome massage. Point me in the right direction please!

My boyfriend and I went to Punta Cana and I had the most delicious dessert there. It kind of reminded me of a coconut rice pudding. But that’s definitely not what it was. It’s definitely had coconut in it and there was cinnamon on top. Does anybody have any idea what the dessert is? 🥥

Hello! We’re traveling to Punta Cana in December and want to know who your favorite airport transportation service is! We are staying at Live Aqua but booked with Expedia because flights were INSANE and they offered a good package deal.
Thank you 😊

What beer and bourbon/whiskey brands are generally available at the Majestic Mirage. Have a couple of travelers in our group who like something better than Jack Daniel’s in the evening. Thanks!

Hello! This is to all my vintage/second hand clothing lovers. I’m headed to an all inclusive here in a few months, and I do indeed love some thrifting. To anyone that has been, are there any good stores? And should I leave room in my suitcase🤓? Thanks in advance

Hi me and my family are going to punta cana in November from Canada, we were wondering what currency we should bring and if we should get it before the trip or when we arrive at the resort? Thanks for any help!

What are your thoughts about this hotel? Looking for recommendations 🥰

We will be going to the Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana for our honeymoon in a few weeks. We went to the Zilara Cancun a few years ago and loved it! From what I understand Cap Cana is bigger with more options through the resort. A few questions:

-did you pre-arrange a shuttle to the resort from the airport? We did this in Cancun as the taxi/uber situation can be hostile and I’m not sure if this is the case in the DR too?

-do we need to book anything (spa, restaurant reservations, excursions) before arriving or will we be able to do those things when we arrive?

Any other helpful info appreciated. Thanks!

En un par de meses viajaremos con mi novio a conocer Cancún y nos hospedaremos en un hotel.

Quisiera una noche salir a divertirme y bailar con el ¿Qué disco o lugar recomiendan? Había leído COCO BONGO pero hay varios comentarios que dicen que no vale la pena a menos que pagues un dineral.

Saludos!!!!

we have a balcony room that we want to upgrade to a swim out style room? we will be there in 3 weeks? should i wait till we check in in person or shuld we call ahead we do have our anniversary at this tme as well? We are staying serenade all suites adults only side..

Any suggestions on how to stay entertained?

Do antibiotics require a prescription in DR?

We will go to Riu Bavaro, Punta Cana in April.
Can you tell everything about the hotel and Punta Cana? Is it good in April?

Hi everyone! We’re considering Secrets Cap Cana and had a few questions for those who have been recently.

What beer options are available besides Presidente? Do they have Modelo?

How is the bourbon selection overall?

And lastly, is the resort pretty cigar-friendly? Are there good places to sit outside and enjoy a cigar in the evening?

Thanks!