Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
By Gwendolyn Rodriguez
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Where is Punta Cana?
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Dominican Republic

• Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492
• Full independence since 1865
• Current president is Leonel Fernandez
• Terrain is rugged highlands and fertile valleys,
  with over 1200km of coastline
• Population over 9 million, 25 below poverty line
• National Language Spanish
• Currency RD Peso current rate 32RD1
• Leading industries Tourism and agricultural
  exports

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Why Punta Cana?

• Tropical climate in the Caribbean
• Beautiful beaches
• Great activities and pastimes
• And..

AFFORDABLE!
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Caribbean Price Comparison
Estimates are per person based on 7 night stay
at a "premium" hotel (4 or more )
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The Resort

• Melia Caribe Tropical
• Over 1000 rooms with balcony / terrace
• Multiple restaurants and bars all-inclusive
• 7 swimming pools
• Golf, spa, and tennis courts
• Entertainment
• Daycare and babysitting for children
• 20 minutes from Punta Cana airport

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Pastimes Day

• Activities
• Water sports
• Pool
• Games
• Kids Club

• Sightseeing and Trips
• Santo Domingo tour
• Catamaran
• Jeep Safari
• Many other options!

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Pastimes FOOD!

• Unlimited beverages
• International buffet restaurant
• 9 A la carte restaurants, including
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Italian
• Off resort dining

• French
• Seafood

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Typical Dominican Food
Comida Criolla
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Pastimes Nightly Entertainment

• Shows
• Kids Programs
• Casino
• Bands / Music
• Dancing

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Music and Dancing
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Total Expenses by Activity
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Total Expenses by Day
Expenses for 2 adults and 1 child
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BUEN VIAJE!