Punta Cana, Dominican Republic offers beautiful beaches, reefs for diving and snorkeling, and resorts like Now Larimar and Secrets Royal Beach. Now Larimar is family friendly while Secrets Royal Beach is adults only. Both are all-inclusive resorts near the airport with pools, beaches, rooms, and dining. Quotes for 3 nights in October are $1,895 for Now Larimar and $2,290 for Secrets Royal Beach. Weddings can be held at Now Larimar.

2. • Punta Cana's 20 miles of pearl-white sand beaches
merged with sapphire-blue waters creates scenery
surpassed by no other. This sparkling gem in the
Caribbean not only offers an impeccable ambiance, but
also luxurious resorts, fine dining, and a wide variety of
activities. Punta Cana features the longest coral reef in
the whole island (about 19 miles long). Divers and
snorkelers of all experience levels can explore reef
caverns and nearby Catalina and Saona Islands. For
land lovers, there are challenging golf courses, tennis
courts, horseback riding, bicycling, or you can soar high
above land and water on a parasailing ride.

3. • Average high in October 89 degrees
• Average low 75 degrees
• October is the end of hurricane season in the Caribbean.
• Rain is common in October but is usually quick with sun
returning soon after.

6. • 4 Star Resort
• All-Inclusive
• Family Friendly
• Guests will indulge their senses in a wristband-free,
excitement-filled getaway in breathtaking Playa Bavaro,
located on over 700 yards of picturesque palm-studded white
sand beach on the majestic turquoise Caribbean Sea. Now
Larimar Punta Cana offers all the privileges of an Unlimited-
Luxury escape in an exquisite seaside setting with impressive
amenities, modern inspired decor, lavish accommodations and
elite services. The experience continues in the spa, with a
bevy of transcendent treatments to rejuvenate the body,
refresh the mind and renew the spirit. A mere 30 minutes away
from Punta Cana international airport, this luxurious haven
welcomes singles, couples, families and friends to live in the
now.

10. • Relax and unwind poolside or out on the
private stretch of white-sand beach
• Try your luck at our on-site casino
featuring poker, roulette, slot machines
and blackjack
• Five pristine pools and two outdoor
whirlpools
• Two clay tennis courts
• Paddle court
• Basketball court
• Bowling alley (4 lanes)*
• Ocean trampoline
• Beach volleyball
• Three pool tables
• Aerobics
• Dance and nish classes
• Big-screen movies on the beach
• Horseback riding*
• Tennis clinics*
• Scalable inflatable iceberg
• Indoor theatre
• Nightly live entertainment
• Theme nights
• Nightclub
• Weekly market featuring local crafts, art &
jewelry
• Foam Canyon
• Archery and rifle field
• Baseball batting cage
• Indoor activities center
• Billiards
• Rock climbing wall
• Giant chess board
• Indoor game room
• Bungee trampoline
*Additional fees apply

14. Restaurants
• Castaways, beach front buffet
• Bluewater Grill, serving grill lunch specialties
• Capers, serving fresh Italian specialties
• Carnival, serving international cuisine buffet
style
• Mercure, serving French cuisine
• Spice, serving Pan-Asian fusion cuisine
• Barefoot Grill, serving burgers and hot dogs on
the beach

18. Bars
• Eclipse, Disco located in the main building
• Moments, Lobby bar
• Scores, Sports bar
• Showtime, Theater bar
• Splash, Pool and swim up bar in Preferred Club pool
• The Mix, Main pool bar
• The Reef, Swim-up bar located in one of the Preferred
Club pools
• The Sandbar, Pool and swim up bar in second Preferred
Club pool
• Tortuga, Swim up bar

21. Tropical View or Pool View or Partial Ocean View
Rooms
• King size bed or two double beds
• Spacious bathroom with shower and hydro-tub
• Private, furnished balcony or terrace
• Complimentary mini-bar refreshed daily with beer, juices,
soft drinks and bottled water
• 24 hour room serivce
• 495 square feet/46 square meters
• King room: Up to 2 adults.
• Double room: Up to 2 adults and 2 children.

22. Deluxe Family Room
• King size bed and two double beds
• Two spacious bathrooms with shower and hydro-tub
• Private, furnished balconies or terraces
• Lush tropical garden views
• Complimentary mini-bar refreshed daily with beer, juices,
soft drinks and bottled water
• 990 square feet/92 square meters
• Up to 3 adults and 3 children, up to 4 adults and 2
children or up to 2 adults and 4 children

25. • Preferred Club Privileges
• Personalized check-in and checkout with concierge service
• Preferred status and amenities
• Access to private lounge and pool
• Pool concierge and bar service
• Preferred Club only restaurant, Castaways, open during
breakfast and lunch
• Jacuzzi on balcony
• Upgraded mini-bar service and room service menu
• Upgraded luxury bath amenities
• Daily continental breakfast, afternoon hot and cold hors
d’oeuvres, exquisite desserts and fine liquors in private lounge
• Complimentary Internet access in room or suite
• Complimentary newspaper in room or suite daily (English and
Spanish)
• Complimentary computer access in private lounge

26. Preferred Club Deluxe Pool View or Partial Ocean
View
• King size bed or two double beds
• Spacious bathroom with shower
• Private, furnished balcony or terrace
• Preferred Club privileges
• Preferred location
• Complimentary mini-bar refreshed daily with beer, juices,
soft drinks and bottled water
• 24 hour room serivce
• 495 square feet/46 square meters or 581 square feet/54
square meters
• King room: Up to 2 adults.
• Double room: Up to 2 adults and 2 children.

29. • 4.5 Star Resort
• All-Inclusive
• Adult-Only
• Located directly next to Now Larimar
• Guests at Secrets Royal Beach can use all facilities at Now
Larimar
• Perfectly situated on a palm-studded, sugar white beach in
Playa Bavaro, Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana offers adults a
seaside escape to paradise. Reflecting a modern twist on the
traditional Caribbean decor with touches of vivid colors, this
Unlimited-Luxury resort boasts a wealth of amenities, elite
services and contemporary accommodations. A free form pool
winds its way through the perfectly manicured gardens and
lush vegetation. Guests will enjoy all the privileges of
Unlimited-Luxury from their finely appointed rooms to the
expansive sugar-white beach with a daily refreshed minibar,
pool and beach wait service, gourmet dining with no

31. • Catch some rays on a chaise lounge
poolside or on our private sugar-white
beach
• Try your luck at the on-site casino
• Take to the sea for sailing, windsurfing,
kayaking or snorkeling
• Tee off at a nearby golf course*
• Dance to live music or take in a show in
our theatre
• Large pool (lazy river style)
• State-of-the-art fitness center
• Full-service Spa*
• Tour desks*
• Shopping onsite*
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Beach volleyball
• Bowling
• Pool tables
• Aerobics & water aerobics
• Dance classes
• Spanish classes
• Big-screen movies on the beach
• Non-motorized water sports
• Snorkeling
• Introductory scuba diving lesson in
the pool
• Sailing
• Windsurfing
• Kayaking
• Tennis clinics*
• Horseback riding*
• Fishing*
• Indoor theatre featuring live nightly
shows and entertainment
• Nightly outdoor entertainment
• Weekly market featuring local
handicrafts, art and jewelry
• Open-air disco and lounge with
swimming pool
• Weekly cocktail reception
• Theme nights at the pool or on the
beach
*Additional fees apply

35. Restaurants
• Sea Side Grill, serving authentic grill specialties
• Gohan Sushi Bar, Enjoy sushi and other Japanese
delicacies at this a la carte restaurant, air-conditioned with
outdoor seating available.
• La Riviera, serving continental cuisine buffet style
• Oceana, Serving seafood favorites
• Portofino, Enjoy spectacular ocean views while savoring
exquisite Italian gourmet dining in an elegant
atmosphere.
• Wine Cellar, Cozy private area with the possibility to taste
a spectacular delicatessen dinner. Air-conditioned.
Approximate seating capacity: 20.
• Plus all restaurants at Now Lariamr

39. Bars
• Barracuda, Beach and pool bar
• Freshco, Swim up bar
• La Habana, Open air lobby bar
• Marlin, Beach bar
• Rendezvous, Lobby bar
• The Lounge, Swim up located in the Preferred Club
pool. Exclusive use for clients staying in the Preferred
Club.
• Plus all bars at Now Larimar.

42. Garden View, Pool View and Swim-Up Jr Suites
• One king or two double beds
• Oversized room with sitting area
• Full marble bath area with private shower and double
sink
• Complimentary mini-bar refreshed daily with beer, juices,
soft drinks and bottled water
• 24 hour room service
• Private, furnished balcony or terrace with hydro-tub
• 570 sq. ft.

46. Preferred Club Privileges
• Preferred status and amenities
• Preferred Club suites in premium locations
• Personalized check-in and checkout with concierge service
• Daily continental breakfast service
• Afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres
• Exquisite desserts and fine liquors
• Private Preferred Club Lounge
• Complimentary newspaper in suite every day (English or
Spanish)
• Complimentary Internet access in suite
• Complimentary computer access in Preferred Club Lounge
• Upgraded mini-bar service
• Upgraded bath amenities

47. Preferred Club Jr. Suite Tropical View, Pool
View and Partial Ocean View
• One king or two double beds
• Oversized room with sitting area, living room and dining
area
• Preferred Club amenities
• Full marble bath area with private shower and double
sink
• Complimentary mini-bar refreshed daily with beer, juices,
soft drinks and bottled water
• 24 hour room service
• Private, furnished balcony or terrace with hydro-tub

50. • I used 10/15-18 for quotes. The quote is the total for 2
adults staying 3 nights in the lowest priced room
category.
• There are no non-stop flights from Houston to the
Dominican Republic in October.
• Now Larimar- $1,895
• Secrets Royal Beach- $2,290

51. • Now Larimar and Secrets Royal Beach share a wedding
department. The wedding and reception would take place
on the Now Larimar side if kids are present.
• http://www.nowresorts.com/larimar/weddings
• They have great pictures of real weddings on their
Instagram and Pinterest pages