Question 1: Give me 2 of the 6 popular excursions in this hotel.

Geography Question: Give me 2 Fun Facts on Puerto Vallarta.

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Question 1: How many Partial Ocean or Ocean View suites does this resort have?

Question 3: View Barcelo Puerto Vallarta’s HD Slideshow. On Minute 3:37, please tell me what Team’s Jersey the man in the picture is wearing. Or give me the three colors of the Jersey.

Geography Question: Puerto Vallarta is located next to the beach. Which area of water is Puerto Vallarta’s beach called?

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I visited this hotel with my son for site inspection. The Grand Velas in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico was just splendid! The Spa was amazing, as usual, too amazing to be captured of video or photo. The Grand Velas in Puerto Vallarta did not disappoint me, with its two different temperature pools, its amazing eatery, and its beautiful location! Grand Velas left me in awe once again! I just had to share some of its beauty with our followers and you can view the Hotel’s information by Clicking Here. Take a look through our Photos and decide for yourself wether Grand Velas is of your liking! Our Grand Velas HD Slideshow will be uploaded soon, so stay tuned for that and constantly check back! Grand Velas is a top of the line chain of hotels, visiting the Grand Velas in Riviera Nayarit we were amazed to see that each cycling treadmill in the Gym had its own mini TV! Grand Velas cares about the small details that make a resort amazing, and that is makes the difference!

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On the East coast of the Dominican Republic are the tropical gardens and luscious palms that we dream about and hope to God that someday we get to see. Dreams Palm Beach resort in Punta Cana is the perfect all inclusive destination for a great family vacation. There is enough food and fun to keep everyone happy, while making sure the adults get the real vacation they need… just how any Apple vacation should be.
But We Want to Ditch the Kids!
That’s okay here! Leave them at the Explorer’s Kids Club anytime between 9AM and 10PM! The Red Cross certified staff supervises treasure hunts, sandcastle competitions, beach camping, ocean trampolines, monster-size basketball, and other crazy stuff. Pagers are available for those parents that just need to stay in touch. The Core Zone day program is available for teens. Both programs are part of the all inclusive vacation packages, so there is no extra cost.
It’s just as fun to be an adult here as it is a kid. In addition to fun water sports like snorkeling and windsurfing, there are big screen movies right on the beach, moonlit theme parties, cocktail receptions, a casino, stargazing, and different surprises each night. They even have bocce ball. Who doesn’t love bocce ball! Golf is nearby. And if you dare, try the Euro-bungee. The notoriously friendly staff will grant pretty much any request. For a truly special moment, ask about a private romantic dinner on the beach.
Details:
Each of the 513 suites come with spacious and furnished balconies or terraces, and flat screens. Some even have in-room Jacuzzis. Dreams Palm Beach boasts 8 restaurants and 8.5 bars… I’m not exactly sure what defines a “half” of a bar, but I like the idea of it! There are 3 beautiful freshwater pools, including one kids’ pool and one adults’ only pool, with sundecks, shaded areas, and a swim-up bar. Overall, this is an amazing location and destination for a Dominican Republic all inclusive vacation.

Punta Cana is one of the most gorgeous destinations for travelers seeking a Caribbean all inclusive getaway.  The resort districts of Punta Cana and Bavaro beach, situated on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, enjoy powder-soft pearl-sand beaches and tranquil turquoise waters that made the Caribbean a famous vacation district.

One of the most stunning resorts in the area is the Barceló Punta Cana Hotel, located just 25 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport.

Barceló Punta Cana Hotel – Not the Only Barceló All Inclusive on the Block

The area of Bavaro was once a village built to house the workers and service-industry workforce that ran the all inclusive resorts in Punta Cana.  Because the beach is so attractive and the area grew to be so charming, it has since become a resort district of its own, hosting many Barceló all inclusive resorts, epic pro-designed golf courses and several casinos amongst the tropical beaches of the Dominican Republic.

Barceló Punta Cana Amenities

Take a look at our exclusive Apple vacations video of the Barceló Punta Cana and you’ll see why this is an attractive option for guests seeking the full Caribbean all inclusive experience.

The grounds include about 4 million square feet of tropical gardens, interlaced with lagoon-style pools with an amazing swim-up bar.

Barceló Punta Cana Spa – Metamorphosis

If you’re enjoying a honeymoon or couples vacation, know that the brilliant onsite spa Metamorphosis, has been newly renovated.  The spa contains hydrotherapy, massage cabins, saunas, Jacuzzis and a full beauty salon.

Family Friendly Punta Cana All Inclusive

The area is bustling with resorts and hotels, including a convention center, casinos and dance clubs for nightlife, golf and a slew of dazzling restaurants.  While the Barceló Punta Cana is great for many types of travelers, they don’t exclude families.  Kids have dedicated facilities including a kids club, water slides and kid-friendly activities like ping pong, skating, water sports and a climbing wall.

Punta Cana is one of the best spots to visit a Caribbean all inclusive—especially if you haven’t been to the Caribbean much.  Punta Cana is located on the eastern-most province of the Dominican Republic and it’s known for its amazing beaches, tranquil turquoise waters and flamboyant cultural surroundings.

Bavaro is a resort district in the area—once a ward built for all inclusive resort workers to live within, it became a hotel zone itself as tourism expanded in the area.

Bavaro Princess in Punta Cana might be one of the most charming resorts in the Dominican Republic.  You’ll definitely get a feel for the resort culture—Punta Cana has its share of high rollers—but Bavaro Princess is also rather family friendly.

Sometimes you can even find Apple vacations deals from Apple Specials where kids are allowed top stay and eat free.

Bavaro Princess Punta Cana Resort

You can probably tell from the video below that the Bavaro Princess is huge.  It’s actually over 96 acres of crazy Caribbean landscape—almost never ending while strolling through the actual grounds.

You’ll actually find wildlife like peacocks roaming the resort amongst crazy palm trees and tropical flowers.  Think bamboo, lots of greenery, incredible kid-friendly pools and an enormous beach.

Bavaro Princess Punta Cana Activities

Standard resort restaurants, bars and food are there, in addition to typical water sports you’ll find in the Caribbean all inclusives.  You’ve also got splendid golf 10 minutes off site.

Bavaro Princess for Honeymooners

Don’t be afraid of the family-friendly factor—again the resort is a huge tropical paradise—plus, the honeymoon package comes with a bottle of rum…not your standard glass of champagne. (Wink, wink.)

Punta Cana is an east coast Spanish-speaking city in the Dominican Republic. Many travelers and all inclusive vacation-goers have made Punta Cana a premier destination for its glorious white sand beaches and tranquil turquoise waters, but you can’t really mention Punta Cana all inclusive vacations without mentioning it as a world-class golf resort.

There are actually 19 internationally known golf courses scattered around Punta Cana resorts and hotels—and not just any run-of-the-mill Caribbean golf courses. The golf resorts of Punta Cana were designed by the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent Jones, Tom Fazio, Nick Faldo and Gary Player. We’re talking PGA Hall-of-Fame caliber golf resorts here.

But while you shouldn’t leave your clubs at home if planning a Punta Cana all inclusive vacation, you shouldn’t plan on staying on the links all day either. The golf resorts of Punta Cana merely scratch the surface of this Dominican Republic paradise.

Punta Cana is also home to amazing sport fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving among breathtaking coral reefs, fantastic local art, amazing shopping and real-world Dominican Republic charm.

Not to mention there are literally over 40 miles worth of white sand beaches to explore when you’re outside of the hotel. Plus, the Eastern coast of the Dominican Republic is blessed with just about the best sunny sub-tropical climate you can imagine—the yearlong daily average temperature is a perfect 82 degrees.

Very little rain falls in the area and the climate is fairly consistent all year round. So go whenever you get a great deal on an all inclusive resort—temperatures from November to march only drop to about 70 degrees in the evenings!

Apple Vacations All Inclusives of Note in Punta Cana: Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana, Zoetry Agua Punta Cana, Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana.