Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 269

Punta Cana
Located on the eastern tip of the Dominican
Republic, Punta Cana is perhaps the most popular
destination for tourists, with its beautiful beaches
and many hotels and resorts. Just outside the
town of Punta Cana is Scape Park where visitors
can experience zip-lining, dune buggies or Hoyo
Azul Lagoon. If you are a surfer or just looking for
a slower pace, just north of Punta Cana is the quiet
fishing village of El Macao.
Photo Credit: Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism
Playa Dorada
Playa Dorada was the Dominican Republic’s first
tourist destination and is still today the most
popular destination on the north coast. Although
home to a huge resort complex, the beach is still
picturesque with coconut palms and deck chairs
dotting the sands. As well as the beach, there
is a golf course, shopping center and dozens of
restaurants and other amenities to enjoy.
Photo Credit: Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism
La Romana
La Romana is located on the Dominican
Republic’s southeast coast just north of Isla
Catalina, a cruise-ship port-of-call. This is
home to a replica of a 16th century artisans’
village called Altos de Chavón which is
perhaps the best place to shop for crafts.
It is also home to the luxurious Casa de
Campo resort which has a riding school,
polo ground, tennis courts and the “Teeth
of the Dog”, one of the Caribbean’s best Golf
Courses which afford magnificent views of
the ocean.
Photo Credit: Li Tsin Soon