An adults-only all-inclusive resort on the golden sand beaches of Punta Cana, Excellence makes for a breezy, romantic vacation with a barefoot luxury vibe. A lagoon-style swimming pool punctuated by lush gardens meanders along the oceanfront where you’ll find plenty of quiet nooks to soak up the sun and while away the day. Take your pick from a woven hammock, a cushy lounge chair or beneath a palapa on the beach. The all-suite resort is designed in a tropical modern aesthetic, most with spacious balconies, while some boast private plunge pools. Excellence is home to 10 restaurants and 12 bars offering a range of global cuisine. I especially enjoyed the al fresco Lobster House at sunset for fresh seafood and gorgeous views beneath an oceanfront palapa. For a little extra pampering, the Miilé Spa is surrounded by lush gardens facing the mountains with a hydrotherapy circuit, including pools, a Swedish sauna and aromatherapy steam room. In addition to a wealth of water sports, from snorkeling to deep sea fishing, you can play some grass mini golf, table tennis and pickleball.
Neighborhood
On the northern stretch of Punta Cana’s Uvero Alto, Excellence is an oceanfront destination unto itself set on a lush palm tree grove with multiple swimming pools.
Nearby
Playa Macao: A stunning beach popular with surfers, you can also arrange for four wheeler tours and horseback riding.
Hacienda Tuko: This eco-adventure park combines zip lining with buggy and horseback riding for a true immersion into the Dominican Republic’s lush interior.
Monkeyland: Take a walk on the wild side when you hike through a botanical garden and observe adorable squirrel monkeys in their natural habitat.
Time Out tip
Arrange for a cabana on the golden sand beach for the ultimate luxurious and romantic beach day.