Going to Punta Cana on Apple
 

My boyfirend and I got a great deal with Apple Vacations to Punta Cana in July. We got a 5 apple all inclusive. Has anyone gone to Punta Cana with Apple? Any advice or heads up? Any info would be great. I have heard mixed things about Apple in Punta Cana.

I went to Punta Cana in Jul2000 through Apple Vacations and stayed at bavaro Grand. The week I was there the resort was being sold to another company and the service and attitude of the staff was poor. I was sorry that I stayed there and not Rui Palace where the beach was much more beautiful. I don't know what Bavaro Grand is now called.<BR><BR>Also, I drank only bottled water and I still got sick. I was sick the whole week at home after my vacation. Don't drink too many fruit smoothies and be careful of salads as well.<BR><BR>There are several wonderful excursions to take. There is a fun jet ski / snorkeling trip. We also visited a zoo park and swam with dolphins. Take plenty of sunscreen; the sun is very hot.

I just talked to my travel agent this weekend and she said she vacationed at the Paradisus Punta Cana and had a great time. There is a board that other posters here have recommended -- Debbiesdominicantravel.com (Debbies Dominican Travel) or something like that --see older posts above--several people took the Apple Tours.

We are also booked on an Apple vacation to Punta Cana leaving Pittsburgh on July 12. My husband and I are going along with my two teenage daughters. We are staying at the Sunscape which is managed by Apple as is Secrets Excellence, a couples only and more luxurious resort. My travel agent tells me that nearly every day a few new arrivals are asked if they want to upgrade to Secrets. Sunscape is perfect for us as a family but if I were going with just my husband I would accept the free upgrade immediately. Go to http://www.jmtravel.com/punta.htm for a great overall review on Punta Cana and info on several resorts. Hope we have good weather.

I was reading reviews from past travelers and they said that Secrets Excellence has a beautiful pool but the ocean is rough if that is of importance.