Choosing the Right Resort Will Make Your Punta Cana Honeymoon a Breeze
All the amenities you're dreaming of, plus a luxury escape designed by Oscar de la Renta? Say less.
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Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic is a popular honeymoon destination for good reason—miles of white sand beaches, year-round warm weather and easy access from much of the US. But in the midst of vendor meetings, contract signings and decor decisions for your wedding, you might find you're not feeling up to the task of researching dozens of resorts to find the right one. Don't sweat it. We've got you covered with a short list of exactly what to look for to have a stress-free honeymoon in this tropical paradise. For the ultimate luxury escape, see how Tortuga Bay Puntacana ticks all these boxes and more as the first AAA Five Diamond–awarded hotel in the Dominican Republic.
A private location
The last thing you want to do after months of planning and prepping is fight for a spot on a crowded beach. Selecting a hotel that feels worlds away will up the romance factor and allow for more quiet moments between the two of you. Nestled next to a 1,500-acre ecological reserve on its own private stretch of sand, Tortuga Bay Puntacana feels intimate and secluded, while only a 10-minute ride from the Punta Cana Airport (PUJ). You can gaze at the ocean from your personal balcony, wander the resort by bike or take a guided tour of Los Ojos Indígenas Ecological Reserve without ever feeling crowded. But if you want to venture a bit further afield, Tortuga Bay Puntacana is part of the larger Puntacana Resort, where guests have access to even more amenities, including three hotels, restaurants, golf courses and watersports.
Luxe accommodations and fewer people
When you're celebrating a major life milestone, you deserve to treat yourself. A smaller, boutique hotel with spacious suites and villas strikes the perfect balance, so you can relax in the lap of luxury with plenty of space to stretch out and unwind. At Tortuga Bay Puntacana, there are only 30 suites housed in 13 beachfront and ocean view villas, all designed by renowned Dominican fashion designer Oscar de la Renta. Each suite features a balcony, kitchenette and views of the golf course and ocean, so you can feel like you own a small slice of paradise during your stay.
VIP treatment for every guest
The best way to truly unwind after the whirlwind that is wedding planning? Leave the thinking to someone else. A resort with personalized service and dedicated staff to help plan activities, dining and more makes the getaway feel truly relaxing. At Tortuga Bay Puntacana, the VIP treatment starts at Punta Cana Airport. Guests are greeted by hotel staff, personally escorted through customs and baggage retrieval and led to a private car to take them to the resort. From there, you'll be assigned a dedicated Embajador who will attend to all your needs during your stay, from arranging dinner reservations to scheduling watersports to setting up your tee time on the golf course.
Romantic restaurants
Whether you consider yourselves foodies or are just looking forward to a nice night out, dining is an important part of any vacation. To keep things effortless, choose a base surrounded by excellent spots for romantic dinners and breezy alfresco nightcaps. Puntacana Resort is home to eight world-class eateries with cuisine ranging from local seafood to Pan-Asian dishes. On-site at Tortuga Bay Puntacana, theaward-winning Bamboo combines local ingredients and Mediterranean inspiration in an elegant setting designed by Oscar de la Renta. There's also beachside dining, a restaurant on the water, poolside refreshments and even a cigar bar at the larger resort, so you'll never run out of date night–worthy options.
A variety of activities, all on-site
Whether your idea of the perfect honeymoon is doing absolutely nothing (preferably on the beach, tropical drink in hand) or pursuing action and adventure, you'll want a hotel that has plenty of options. To take advantage of everything Puntacana Resort has to offer, think about what kind of experiences you want out of a tropical getaway. Are you or your partner golf or tennis enthusiasts? Would you love to try snorkeling or kayaking? Or is horseback riding on the beach your dream activity? At Tortuga Bay Puntacana, your personal Embajador can arrange all of these adventurous possibilities or simply book a relaxing massage at The Spa Puntacana Resort—totally up to you.
Bonus: You can hold your wedding and honeymoon in one place.
If you're contemplating a destination wedding, why not extend the party with a wedding weekend and honeymoon all in one place? Choosing a single location lets you turn tying the knot into a full-on experience, not just a single day. You can welcome guests with sunset drinks by the ocean, recover together at a leisurely brunch and slip seamlessly into honeymoon mode without ever packing another bag. It's equal parts celebration and vacation. At Tortuga Bay Puntacana, there's a stunning array of beachfront settings where you can exchange vows, as well as sprawling lawns and sunlit ballrooms that can host up to 400 guests for dinner and dancing. Their dedicated team of wedding professionals will help you craft the event of your dreams, and then you can roll right into relaxation mode as soon as you wake up as newlyweds.
