Dreams Palm Beach a luxurious haven for singles, couples and families

Dreams Palm Beach, part of AMResorts, is a 500-room entity on the sunny east coast of the Dominican Republic, with three pools, including one for children. The resort also boasts eight international gourmet restaurants and five bars serving unlimited premium brand beverages, and is a quick jump-off point for many local excursions, including golf, for which this area of the Dominican Republic is famous. This resort also has children-specific activites with two clubs for two different age groups.

The resort's 500 luxurious rooms and suites boast stunning views of the Caribbean or the resort's lush landscaping. Amenities include a king bed or two double beds; private, furnished balcony or terrace; air conditioning with in-room control and ceiling fan; mini bar refreshed daily with beer, soft drinks and bottled water; full bathroom with luxury amenities; bathrobes and slippers; flat-screen TV; electronic in-room safe; and 24-hour room service.

The Preferred Club rooms and suites offer ocean front and tropical views, a private beach and additional amenities including Club Lounge; free Internet; upgraded minibar service; concierge service; daily newspaper; continental breakfast; hot and cold hors d'oeuvres; and dessert service.

There are eight restaurants at this resort, 24-hour room service,, and five bars serving premium-brand liquor.

The restaurants are: World Cafe;, buffet style cuisine with international offerings; Portofino, fresh Italian food; Bordeaux, French cuisine; Himitsu, Pan-Asian fusion; El Patio, Mexican cuisine; Seaside Grill, steak and grilled food; Barefoot Grill, beach snack bar; and Coco Cozy Corner Cafe;, premium coffee and light snacks.

The bars are: Rendezvous, lobby bar; Sugar Reef, beach bar; Manatees, swim-up bar; Show Time, theater bar; and Desires, nightclub and sports lounge.

For extra cost, romantic dinners can be served privately on the beach.

In addition to the resort's three pools, activities included are an introductory scuba lesson in the pool, snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, catamarans, ocean trampoline, Euro-bungee, tennis, biking, water aerobics, beach volleyball, billiards, dancing, Spanish and other classes.
Dreams Palm Beach's family offerings include the Explorer's Club for Kids, for youngsters three to 12, offering games, adventure and exploration. One a week, the club offers overnight beach camping as well. The club also provides ocean trampoline, sand castle contests, storytelling and music, treasure hunts, arts and crafts, big screen movies under the stars and a game room.
The Core Zone Teens Club is for kids 13-17 and runs from 9 a.m. to midnight, featuring entertainment, daily activities and a wide range of sports and games, including late-night disco mixers, weekly beach bonfires, a rock-climbing wall and a giant chess game.
The spa at this resort offers traditional and unique services, including native, nutrient-rich fruits, flora and treatments. There is also a steam room, sauna, large Jacuzzi outdoor massage rooms, full service beauty salon and spa boutique.
At your own cost, golfers may enjoy Cocotal Golf and Country Club nearby, which has two, 18-hole championship courses. The $145 in fees and taxes include pick up at resort, cart, bottled water, and use of driving range and bucket of balls.Golfing available Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Dreams Palm Beach
Cabeza de Toro
Higuey, Dominican Republic
Phone: 1-809-552-6000
Website: http://www.dreamsresorts.com/drepb/index.html
Rooms start at $180 a night.