Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 18 miles (30 km.)

Driving directions from Punta Cana International Airport: Turn right onto Calle Punta Cana Bavaro and continue straight. Turn right at the police station onto Carretera Veron and at the National car rental office, turn left onto Calle Friusa. After 7 kilometers, follow the road right at the Texaco gas station and the hotel is at the end of Calle Friusa.

Getting there: The easiest way is by taxi which costs $16–$25 or by rental cars which are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available online.

Getting around: The hotel is across from a shopping plaza with plenty of tourist stores and restaurants so walking is the easiest way to get around. Taxis, rental cars, or public buses are necessary to travel longer distances.

All-Inclusive Plan - Rate includes the following:

Not included: meals in El Cortijo restaurant (except for a 30-percent discount); drinks in Mangú disco; motorized water sports; in-room safe; laundry (no dry cleaning available); medical services; telephone calls; child care; massage; and health-and-beauty spa services, including saunas, steam rooms, and spas.

El Giralda - This open-air restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets of international selections.

Las Reses - Serving grilled chicken, steaks, fish, and lamb, Las Reses is open for ŕ la carte dinners. Reservations required. Men are asked to wear long pants and sleeved shirts.

Via Veneto - This air-conditioned, ŕ la carte dinner house features Italian specialties such as gnocchi and lasagna. Reservations required. Men are asked to wear long pants and sleeved shirts.

La Hacienda - Also air-conditioned, La Hacienda serves fine-dining Mexican fare such as sea perch with Swiss chard from an ŕ la carte dinner menu. Reservations required. Men are asked to wear long pants and sleeved shirts.

La Fontana - Located on a second-story terrace next to Via Veneto and La Hacienda, this casual pizzeria features wrought-iron seating, street lamps, and made-to-order pizza. No reservations or dress code.

Antojitos - Serving made-to-order tacos, Antojitos is open for dinner. No reservations or dress code.

Beach Club - This barefoot-friendly, open-air spot features a lunch buffet of barbecued items.

Home Rum - Fast food such as burgers and hot dogs is available here for lunch.

El Cortijo - Not part of the All-Inclusive Plan (although guests receive a 30-percent discount), El Cortijo offers ŕ la carte choices such as grilled lobster with Hollandaise sauce, duck in orange sauce, and steak. Reservations required. Men are asked to wear long pants and sleeved shirts.

The resort provides seven bars, including one in the sports bar/disco that stays open until 3 AM, with drinks part of the All-Inclusive Plan until disco music begins at 11 PM. After that, drinks must be purchased. The bar in the large, comfortable lobby closes at 1 AM.

Room service is not available.

Amenity highlights: Fronted by 700 yards of exquisite white, powdery sand, the beach proves irresistible. Thatch-roof palapas and palm trees furnish shade. Three lagoon-style pools offer alternatives—one for activities, one for tranquil sunbathing, and a third for children. The "quiet pool" is the largest and contains two spa sections and a swim-up bar.

Insider tip: A 10-minute walk away is a large shopping center containing Dominican gift shops.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.