Luxembourg to Punta Cana one way via Air Dolomiti + Condor May Dates

World-class beaches, desert islands and historical towns are part and parcel of Punta Cana holidays.

The Coconut Coast

The sun, sea and sand on the Dominican Republic’s eastern edge are rated among the best in the world. More than 50 miles of white-sand coast runs from Bavaro to Uvero and beyond. And most of it’s backed by coconut-bearing palm trees – earning this region the title of the Coconut Coast. Just so you know, the beaches on this stretch of coastline sometimes experience increased levels of seaweed – called sargassum. It’s influenced by the weather and ocean currents. If your hotel’s affected, the staff will do everything they can to clear it.

Ample supply of activities

In between learning how to surf and scuba diving around coral reefs and shipwrecks, you’ll find plenty of things to do on land, as well. Punta Cana’s home to over a dozen golf courses, some of which have been designed by Jack Nicklaus, one of the best golfers of all time. And if the countryside’s more your scene, you can head into the rainforest on a guided buggy tour. Or, whizz through the tree canopy on a zip lining excursion.

Historic Higuey

In its heyday, over 500 years ago, the town of Higuey was visited by famous explorers like Christopher Columbus and Juan Ponce de León. Today, it’s a popular daytripping spot for culture vultures. The town’s standout attraction’s the Basilica of La Altagracia, a concrete cathedral that was built in 1970. It’s in the centre of town, next to a museum that’s filled with religious paintings. The rest of Higuey’s scattered with family-run souvenir shops, where you can buy amber jewellery and little dolls made out of red clay.