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With the temperatures slowly decreasing and a slight chill in the air, we’re all looking to escape the winter blues by venturing to somewhere with warmer weather and a beach.
With white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and an almost ideal climate, it’s no wonder this popular resort town in the Dominican Republic welcomes an influx of Americans each year.
A little something for everyone: Punta Cana 🌴 is the perfect tropical location this winter!
Nature At Its Finest
Nature-lovers rejoice! Did you know Punta Cana is one of the best spots for wildlife spotting? With its diverse climate and landscapes, keep an eye out because you just may see an animal or two.
Between December and March every year, hundreds of humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of the Dominican Republic — AKA the best time to sign up for a little whale watching!
If you’re in the area for a while, it’s worth taking a short drive or boat to the incredible Samana Bay. The whale capital of the Dominican, the biodiverse area should be on everyone’s bucket list.
It’s also recommended to go through local agencies, but in the meantime, here are a few day tour options.
The Weather Gods Answered
With a tropical climate and warm weather throughout the year, Punta Cana has it all. With these warm temperatures comes warm seas (Perfect for a couple of laps through the blue waters).
In December, the sunny spot sees average temperatures of 78 degrees, with highs some days reaching over 85 degrees (YES!) With this type of climate, it’s no secret why hordes of American tourists flock to this beachy location in the winter months.
An All-Inclusive Haven
The ultimate mecca of all-inclusive properties and resorts, Punta Cana offers a huge selection for those looking for a tailored stay along the sandy shores. With accommodations targeted towards every age, there’s no shortage of amazing places to choose from.
With so many standout places to choose from, how does a property truly stand out? By building the first themed park in the Caribbean. Opened in early 2023, Falcon’s Resort by Melia offers a unique experience for all, by having the interactive Katmandu Park on site!
Ocean-front properties, resorts with children’s water-parks, beach-side yoga… Every property is bringing forth new ideas in an effort to stay current and stand out from the crowd.
Where will you choose to stay?
Flight Route Options
Punta Cana is fairly easy and reasonably priced most of the time from locations around the U.S.
As of now, Newark, New York, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale offer nonstop flights to this sunny spot year-round.
Nonstop flights from New York in the winter can be found for under $300, while some flights from Miami nonstop are under $240- WHAT A BARGAIN! It’s no wonder this is one of the most popular winter destinations for American travelers.
It’s good to always use Google flights to keep track of flights to Punta Cana because they tend to change a lot depending on the time of year you’re planning to visit.
What’s Better Than A Tropical Paradise?
Palm trees, sandy shores, beach-front bars. With Punta Cana’s tropical location also comes many tropical perks. Think adventure activities, some of the best marine life, and relaxation options for all.
We mentioned whale watching above, but did you know there’s so much more to do in Punta Cana if you’re looking to fill your days with a little fun? Take a catamaran to secluded islands, visit monkey land, zipline over the treetops, or go on an ATV ride through some of nature’s best landscapes!
There’s so much to do in Punta Cana for every type of traveler!
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