Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa

Since the beginning of resort development (especially of the all-inclusive kinds) and the opening of an international airport in the early 1980s, this town sprawling along 62 miles of the DR´s northeastern coast has evolved into Latin America´s second-most popular beach destination (and by the way, contributing around a quarter of the DR´s entire GDP), and it´s not hard to see why: pristine white sands, turquoise blue waters, a variety of attractions, and more than a hundred all-inclusives in five hotel zones ranging from unexceptional budget to luxe and exclusive indeed (not even counting the various other types of accommodations, from guesthouses to condos). To give you a flavor, here´s a look at just seven of its top beachfront properties:

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