Saturday, May 17, 2014

Things To Do At The Best All Inclusive Resorts In Puerto Plata

By Arline Bradley


Puerto Plata, the administrative center of the Puerto Plata province in the Dominican Republic, is a popular holiday destination. The fact that there are 100,000 hotel rooms there testifies to that. What can you expect from the best all inclusive resorts in Puerto Plata?

The two biggest resort towns are Costa Dorada and Playa Dorada. Playa Dorada is situated right on the beach, while Costa Dorada is a few minutes' drive inland. Both are handy for the local International Airport, which is a hop and a jump from the vacation district.

The advantage of an all-inclusive plan is that the customer pays a single rate. In return, all three meals a day are included, together with beverages (non-alcoholic and alcoholic). Gratuities are also included. Many holiday spots offer certain sports in the package. A variation on this theme, the all-inclusive destination report, is similar to a cruise ship. Here, entertainment and shopping are offer. Guests find everything they need right on their doorstep.

A destination resort is perfect for families. The adults can unwind by the swimming pool while the kids take part in organized activities led by trained play leaders. They are also an ideal for seniors or people with limited mobility. Everything the vacationer needs is right there on their doorstep. Of course, the resort guest is not a prisoner. Puerto Playa and the rest of the Dominican Republic have a lot to offer besides sun, sea and saunas.

If you feel like getting out and stretching your legs, there is a Puerto Plata City Tour that includes a thrilling cable car ride to Isabel de Torres Mountain. Among the landmarks on the tour are the Dominican Amber Museum and the Brugal Rum Center. There is also an opportunity to view San Felipe Fort, one of Puerta Plata's oldest buildings.

Amber is formed from tree resin that has been subjected to extreme temperatures and pressures. Insects are often trapped in the resin prior to fossilization. Dominican amber is largely transparent and contains significant numbers of fossilized organisms. This has enabled scientists to reconstruct the entire ecosystem of a long-vanished tropical forest. Examples of this semi-precious gem may be viewed at the Dominican Amber Museum.

The Dominican Republic is the home of Brugal Rum, created in 1888 by Andres Brugal Montaner who came from Spain. The original wooden wagon that carried juice from the sugar cane is still in use because of the unique characteristics of the local terrain. Visitors may tour the factory.

One of the advantages of an all inclusive plan is it makes for ease of budgeting. By playing one price for all meals, beverages, gratuities and other amenities, all the traveler has to plan for is extra shopping, tours and activities. There is a lot more to the island of Hispaniola than rooms and restaurants. There are tours, cable car rides, museums, forts and a rum factory to visit.




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