8 Hot Beach Spots to Escape the Cold
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5. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Resorts
This region of the Dominican Republic is known for its beautiful white sand beaches – in fact, there’s 10 to choose from. There’s no shortage of resorts on the beaches, including adults only getaways and family friendly hotels.
Food
If you like bananas, you’ll love Punta Cana’s food. Fried, mashed, or boiled, bananas – called “guineos” here – are found in many traditional dishes. Of course, if you don’t like bananas, don’t worry. If you’re staying on a resort, you’re sure to be treated to the finest international cuisine.
Oh, and if you’re the drinking type, be sure to try mamajuana, a boozy beverage made from rum, red wine, tree bark, honey, and herbs.
Activities
On Punta Cana’s beaches, you’ll find plenty of aquatic activities such as snorkeling, sport fishing, and swimming with marine life. Simply lounging on the sand or in a beach chair is also an appealing option.
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