A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Punta Cana sits on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, with long stretches of white sand and calm, turquoise water. It scores 9 out of 10 for beaches and 8 for luxury, romance and families, so it's an easy pick for a resort-style beach holiday for couples or kids.
The best time to visit Punta Cana is December to April, the dry season, with sunny skies and little rain. Hurricane season runs from June to November, when prices are lower and showers more frequent.
Bávaro Beach is the heart of the resort coast. Popular day trips include Saona Island, with its palm-lined beaches and shallow natural pools, and swimming in the Hoyo Azul cenote. Santo Domingo's colonial old town, the oldest European settlement in the Americas, is reachable on a longer day out.
Punta Cana suits families, couples and anyone wanting an easy resort beach break.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney