Source: Hideaway Report by Andrew Harper
Predictably, my first trip to the Dominican Republic took me to Punta Cana at the country’s eastern tip, the high profile resort and residential development pioneered by the late fashion designer Oscar de la Renta. “at initial visit was more than 25 years ago now, but the enclave remains an idyllic place in which to enjoy a traditional tropical vacation, surrounded by brightly painted buildings, manicured grounds and expanses of dazzling white sand. Today, I recommend Eden Roc Cap Cana, which comprises 65 accommodations ranging from Beachfront Suites to Ocean Villas. A five-minute drive away, the Jack Nicklaus-designed Punta Espada golf course is frequently cited as being among the best in the Caribbean. (Its rival for preeminence, Pete Dye’s famed Teeth of the Dog course, lies an hour by car to the southwest.
