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Trade the snow for the Caribbean. We plan Punta Cana and Cap Cana all-inclusives, private villas on the North Coast, Samaná whale watching and group trips, one-on-one, from first call to the flight home.
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Bávaro · Punta Cana · Cap Cana
Adults-only or family-friendly, laid-back or high-end. We match you to the right resort, then handle the airport transfers and excursions. Troy has stayed at Meliá Caribe Beach and ZEL Punta Cana more than once.
Best for: Couples, families, friends and first-timers
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Cabarete · Sosúa · Puerto Plata · Las Terrenas
A pool of your own, beach cafés, horseback rides on the sand, the Cabarete caves and the La Aurora cigar factory. We book villas through partners and stay at them ourselves.
Best for: Families, friend groups and longer stays
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Samaná Bay · Las Terrenas
Every winter, thousands of humpback whales gather in Samaná Bay to mate and give birth. We set up the boat tour and a villa with a view of the bay. Book early, since the best villas fill up fast.
Season: January 15 to March 31
Get whale-season prices →Family reunions, milestone birthdays, clubs, company retreats and veteran organizations. You get one point of contact for the whole group, and we handle the room blocks, payments, airport transfers and group excursions, so you don’t have to.
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From start to finish this was an exceptional getaway. Dealing with Troy was a breeze. He's the only way to travel. Smart, concise, quick, professional just a few words to describe my experience. The resort was hands-down amazing. The food was exceptional. The spa was incomparable. The views are breathtaking. The staff at the resort, professional kind, courteous, and quick. I can't wait to go back.
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Everything from the house, horseback riding, hiking the national park, walking the beach, kayaking to Wilson's, the food! Such an amazing trip! Thank you!!
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What a blast!! My first time out of the country and Troy really made it an amazing experience. Went with family and friends. I can't wait to go back again February 2027. Troy made it possible for us to have another fun, amazing and enjoyable trip at an affordable price. From the resort, restaurants, pool bar, the beach and our excursion to an island with an amazing boat trip I could not have asked for a better trip.
December through April is the driest, most comfortable stretch, and it lines up with whale season in Samaná Bay (January 15 to March 31). Hurricane season runs June through November, so we recommend travel insurance for trips in those months.
All-inclusives are easy: food, drinks, pools and entertainment in one place, which is great for couples, families and first-timers. A villa on the North Coast gives you more space, privacy and a taste of local life, which works well for families, friend groups and longer stays. We book both and can help you decide on a free call.
U.S. citizens need a valid passport, and every traveler fills out the free Dominican Republic e-Ticket before the trip. Watch out for lookalike sites that charge a fee. Read our e-Ticket guide.
There’s no planning fee on most bookings, since we’re paid by the travel suppliers. Here’s how it works.
More DR reading: North Coast villas and Samaná whale watching · The free DR e-Ticket · How to plan a group trip
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