Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata North Coast
Mountains meet the sea on the quieter North Coast, with real local flavor.
Where you’ll stay
Viva Heavens
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, all-inclusive.
What’s included
- Round-trip nonstop economy flights (basic economy) from JFK
- 7 nights at Viva Heavens, all-inclusive: meals, drinks and resort activities
- All government taxes and supplier fees charged at booking
Sample flight as priced: JetBlue nonstop, JFK 8:40 AM to Puerto Plata 1:26 PM
Not included
- Airport transfers (I’ll quote a private driver)
- Travel protection (I recommend it on every trip)
- Checked bags, seat selection and other airline fees
- Gratuities and anything charged at the destination
Add the experiences
- 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua day trip
- Cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres
Priced separately and booked with your trip.
Want a step up?
Same week and flights, nicer resort. I only suggest an upgrade when it’s worth it.
Upgrade: my sweet spot
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada
Same dates and flights
From $1,800 per personUpgrade: the splurge
Casa Colonial Beach & Spa
Boutique, on the beach. Room only, meals extra
From $2,280 per personGood to know
The “from” price is per person for 2 adults sharing a standard room, 7 nights from Saturday, January 23 to Saturday, January 30, 2027, with the nonstop basic-economy flight shown, all-inclusive, and all government taxes and supplier fees charged at booking, as listed by my suppliers on October 20, 2026. Prices change daily and aren’t guaranteed until your trip is booked and paid in full. Airport transfers, travel protection, checked bags, seat selection, add-ons, gratuities and any fees collected at the destination are extra. Basic-economy fares generally can’t be changed or refunded. A valid passport is required. Full details. Booked through Fora Travel, Inc.; Traveling Wahoo LLC is an independent travel advisor.
Photos: Traveling Wahoo, except Wikimedia Commons: Bloody Bay, Negril by wardyboy400 (CC BY 2.0); Dickinson Bay, Antigua by Paul Kowalow (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tamarindo, Costa Rica by Tamarindowiki (CC BY-SA 3.0); the Pitons, St. Lucia by Gruepig (CC BY-SA 4.0); Eagle Beach, Aruba by SIryn (CC BY-SA 4.0); Kotor Bay by miketnorton (CC BY 2.0); Oia, Santorini by bongo vongo (CC BY-SA 2.0); Druif Beach and “Aruba bliss” by Jason Boldero (CC BY 2.0); Arikok National Park by Misty Johnson (CC BY 2.0); Our Lady of the Rocks by Alexey Komarov (CC BY 3.0); Kotor old town by Gzzz (CC BY-SA 4.0); Budva beach by Miomir Magdevski (CC BY-SA 4.0); Athens from Philopappos Hill by A.Savin (CC BY-SA 3.0); Little Venice, Mykonos by Zde (CC BY-SA 4.0); Santorini caldera boat by Gozitano (CC BY-SA 4.0). Resort photos on trip pages: Expedia listings.