PUNTA CANA ACTIVITIES YOU MUST DO TO ENJOY YOUR BEACH RESORT VACATION

Going to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and not sure which Punta Cana activities are perfect for a resort holiday? Here is Leah’s advice and experience in Punta Cana.

Relax, Swim And Sunbathe

As soon as we were settled in our hotel room at our all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, it was time to explore! We spent the first three days of our beach vacation more on chill mode. We started every morning at the breakfast buffet (because, obviously) and spent the rest of the morning/afternoon in the sun alternating from the swim-up bar in the pool and cabana beds on the beach listening to the waves. 

Enjoy Hotel Shows / Events

One afternoon our hotel had a foam party in the pool with a DJ! It was crazy, loud, obnoxious, music full of air horns, and it was awesome. Such a fun time. Each evening, the resort had a show or other entertainment event. We watched a gymnastics show, a magic show, and Michael Jackson show. I am a huge Michael Jackson nerd, and I loved the Michael Jackson show. The music was, of course, great, the crowd was into it, and most importantly, the Michael Jackson impersonator nailed the moonwalk.

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All Day Excursion – Saona Island

The final full day of our trip, we decided to do an all-day excursion. We took a bus to Bayahibe, past La Romana. There, we boarded a catamaran and party cruise to Saona Island, dancing merengue and bachata the entire way.

Saona Island is part of a National Park, barely inhabited, ringed with soft sand beaches, and more palm trees than I have ever seen in one place. It is the definition of paradise. We were served lunch and open bar as part of the excursion package, then we were ready for the water! Saona Island is in the Caribbean Sea (unlike Punta Cana, which is on the Atlantic), so the water is clearer, calmer, and warmer. After several hours here, we then boarded a speedboat and went to a natural pool with dozens of starfish at the bottom of the water. The perfect way to end this trip to paradise.

Attend A Beach Party

Our final night in Punta Cana, our resort had a beach party with a DJ. It was fun, but I was so exhausted I only stayed a short time (Travis didn’t even make it out!). Maybe 3 minutes after getting back to our room for the night, we heard a deafening roar…it was a flash torrential downpour. I was sad for the beach party but pretty glad I didn’t get caught in it!

Attend A Cave Party At Imagine Night Club

By the fourth day, we felt relaxed enough that we wanted to step off the resort property and do some excursions. One night we met up with some new friends and took a bus to a Cave Party at Imagine Night Club. It is an actual cave that has been turned into a dance club. It was pretty cool, especially the bats flying around the cave ceiling.

Take A Sunrise Or Sunset Picture

The next morning, since our resort was located on a beach facing East, I set my alarm for 5:45 am. I wanted to make one last attempt to photograph a pretty sunrise over the water. I had woken up for the sunrise almost every other morning but was only met with gray clouds. As soon as I turned the corner of our building, I saw the pink and red sky. Finally! The sunrise that morning was spectacular. For this occasion, sunrise was better for photographs, because the sun would be over the water. The other reason I prefer sunrise to sunset, regardless of the location of my travels, is I am usually the only person there. No crowds, no distraction, just the feeling of my soul being connected to the earth and the sun and the sea and the sky, and a sense of gratitude for this life.

Text and pictures by Leah: Leah has expensive taste and a limited budget, but that doesn’t stop her from enjoying the best in life. Her blog and social media accounts (Instagram here) are dedicated to helping you enjoy champagne taste in travel and fashion but on a beer budget. She can be found in Michigan with her husband and their dog, eating cheese and spending way too much time watching animal videos.