Sun Village Cofresi Resort and Spa
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Named after a Robin Hood-style pirate captain, the Sun Village Cofresi is a mix of 300 hotel rooms and private villas. Rooms are first-claas, stocked with beer and other beverages and equipped with 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Choose from seven pools and five restaurants, and activities like horseback riding, tennis, bicycles, and introductory scuba lessons are included. The Ocean World Marine Water Park and Casino is nearby, and Sun Village host the annual Dominican International Film Festival. You also can rent the resort's 55-foot yacht, The Independence, for excursions.
Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Resort
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Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace
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Viva Wyndham Samana
As the name suggests, the Viva Wyndham Samana is located on the quiet Samana peninsula, a hub for eco-tourism on the Dominican Republic's northeast coast. The resort is close to the town of Las Terrenas, but about three hours from the Puerto Plata airport (a $150 shuttle ride). Guests stay in a choice of 218 guest rooms with ocean or garden views have three restaurants to choose from. Reduced rates for kids 12 and under sharing a room with two paying adults.
Viva Wyndham Tangerine
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The Viva Wyndham Tangerine, part of the international Wyndham resorts chain, is located in the Puerto Plata region of the Dominican Republic near the town of Cabarete. The 221-room resort is set on a private beach and features a trio of restaurants, the Loft bar, and a nightclub. Food, all standard drinks, activities, non-motorized water sports, and kids club are included.
