Occidental Grand Punta Cana Hotel

Hundreds of picturesque coconut palms dotting the shoreline...

From out of the vivid turquoise-blue hues of the Atlantic, a powdered-sugar beach stretches the length of the Dominican Republic's Eastern shore. This seemingly endless path of stunning white sand is a fitting welcome mat to the all-inclusive Occidental Grand Punta Cana.

This Spanish-style mega resort amazes guests with its impressive amenities: over 700 yards of spectacular beachfront on the most celebrated beach in the country; hundreds of picturesque coconut palms dotting the shoreline and swaying over thatched-roof palapas providing beachgoers with shade; luxuriously-appointed rooms in 17 three-story, white buildings; nine themed restaurants and seven bars, Three dazzling, lagoon-style swimming pools - one dedicated to children only as part of the Kids Club; A never-ending schedule of daily activities, water sports and live nightly shows; And one surprisingly quick 20-minute ride delivers guests here straightaway from the airport.

LOCATION

A white-sand beach and turquoise Caribbean waters front this east-shore resort in Playa Bávaro; a shopping center is adjacent and Manati Park, an eco-park with dolphin encounters, is 15 minutes by car.

PROPERTY AMENITIES

* Interspersed with thick gardens, 17 three-story, white Mediterranean-style buildings (without elevators) provide accommodations in this 877-room resort. Nine restaurants and six bars provide plenty of choice for meals and drinks. A fitness center and health-and-beauty spa are on site. Children have their own supervised activities and large pool. And both kids and adults turn out for the evening theater shows presented by the activities/entertainment staff.

ROOM AMENITIES

* Deluxe rooms at the Occidental Grand Punta Cana are richly decorated in a cheerful, Caribbean style with whitewashed walls, cool, terra-cotta tile floors, colorful linens, a private terrace or balcony with seating area, one king bed or two double beds and air conditioning, ceiling fans, private bathroom, mini-fridge, satellite TV, telephone.