"An oasis of luxury, it opens onto about 5km (3 miles) of white sandy beaches, all part of a massive 6,070-hectare (15,000-acre) residential community." Full review

"These days, there’s a newly opened Six Senses spa, a 70-slip marina, a pair of...golf courses, nine restaurants, seven bars, a biodiversity center, and a 1,500-acre nature preserve." Full review

"This resort clearly thinks it’s something rather special – and it’s not far wrong."

"It lacks the facilities of the Barcelo Bavaro and Bavaro Princess but offers far greater elegance and intimacy, and plenty more room to breathe; thus, it appeals to solitude-seekers." Full review

"This 200-room upscale resort is just a five-minute drive from Punta Cana airport, and draws mostly American couples and families." Full review

"An award-winning beach retreat with a heavenly spa and two championship golf courses." Full review

"The hotel is angled so that every room—with its modern furnishings and trademark Heavenly Beds...Premium Ocean View rooms are about 50% larger than “Traditional” king and double-queen rooms." Full review

"Most of the year, Punta Cana’s white, sandy stretches of sand are blessed with gently lapping surf, which means that night swimming isn’t as dangerous or daunting an exercise as it can be..." Full review