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All-inclusive Excellence Punta Cana benefits from $8 million renovation in 2008

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The Excellence Punta Cana, an all-inclusive Dominican Republic adults-only resort, underwent a massive, $8 million renovations in 2008.

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Excellence Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic underwent $8 million worth of renovations in 2008 and it shows. This stunning beach-side beauty boasts eight international restaurants, 10 bars, 24-hour room service, all manner of activities (including horseback riding as part of the packages), a spa, pools and all of it nestled on a 30-mile stretch of white-sand Caribbean beach, just 35 miles from Punta Cana International Airport.

All-Inclusive Excellence Punta Cana Rooms

Rooms at the Excellence Punta Cana come with four-poster king beds or two double beds; private and furnished patio or balcony; fully equipped bathrooms with jetted tub and separate shower; bathrobes and slippers; 27-inch satellite TV; free wireless Internet; in-room safe and many other amenities.

The Excellence Club offers guests the ultimate in luxury, privacy, exclusivity and service with superior amenities in six types: Excellence Club Junior Suites Garden or Mountain View; Excellence Club Junior Suites Ocean View; Excellence Club Junior Swim-Up Suites Ocean View; Excellence Club Excellence Suite Ocean View; Honeymoon Suite Ocean View; and One-Bedroom Imperial Suite Ocean View.

All-Inclusive Excellence Punta Cana Restaurants and Bars

Excellence Punta Cana restaurant

This is one of eight restaurants at all-inclusive Excellence Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic

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You'll never go hungry -- or thirsty -- at this all-inclusive resort's eight restaurants and 10 bars. For dining options, there are: Chez Isabelle, French cuisine serving a la carte dinner; Agave, Mexican a la carte; Barcelona, Mediterranean style food, a la carte; Toscana, Italian a la carte; Spice, Asian restaurant specializing in Thai, Japanese and Chinese cuisine; The Lobster House, name says it all; The Grille, continental breakfast and casual a la carte lunch, and steakhouse serving a la carte dinner; and Oregano Pizza, casual pizzeria serving a la carte dinner. Reservations are not required at any of the restaurants.

Your imbibing options are: Martini Bar, in the lobby; Cafeacute; Kafe, coffee bar in the main square; Blue, a swim-up pool bar; Sol, pool and beach bar by the main pool; Cielo, cascade pool bar; Alegria, dance club; Stars, a theater bar; The Casino Bar; sports bar; and X Lounge, a chill-out spot on the beach.

All-Inclusive Excellence Punta Cana Activities

Many are the action options here, including snorkeling, introductory scuba lessons, horseback riding (30 minutes included per person per stay), bocce, aerobics, water polo, fitness, yoga, jogging, Spanish, dancing and cooking lessons, theme nights, football, tennis, basketball, squash, table tennis, bikes, darts, archery, air rifle shooting and billiards. At added cost there is deep-sea fishing and scuba diving with instruction.
The Mille Spa is a resort within a resort, tucked into a colonial building facing the mountains and offering a wide range of yoga, hydrotherapy and steam treatments, with 13 treatment rooms and a complete array of wellness equipment.

All-Inclusive Excellence Punta Cana Information

Sweet suite at Excellence Punta Cana

This is a junior garden suite at Excellence Punta Cana, an all-inclusive Dominican Republic resort

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Excellence Punta Cana
Playas Uvero Alto, Higuey
Provincia La Altagracia
Dominican Republic
Phone: +1 809-685-9880
Website: www.excellence-resorts.com
Rates from $149 a night

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