Puerto Plata International Gregorio Luperón Airport (POP): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 12 miles (19.3 km.)

Driving directions from Puerto Plata International Gregorio Luperón Airport: Outside the airport, turn right and continue straight on the main highway, Hwy 5, to the resort area of Playa Dorada. Turn right into Playa Dorada and follow signs to the hotel.

Getting there: The best way is by taxis which charge fares in the $16–$25 range. Rental cars and limousines are also more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available online.

Getting around: The hotel is in a popular beach area so guests can walk to many shops and restaurants immediately around the hotel. A taxi or rental car is needed to get farther afield and taxi fare to the town of Puerto Plata is in the $5–$15 range. Fees subject to change without notice.

All-Inclusive Plan - Rate includes the following:

Not included: Lobster, fine wines, imported liquor, drinks in the casino; in-room safe; laundry and dry cleaning; telephone calls; golf (greens fees); and massage.

Caruso - This non-smoking dinner house in the casino features à la carte Italian specialties such as Beef in Barolo along with pastas. Reservations and long pants for men are required.

Papaya - A pizzeria by day, Papaya becomes an à la carte Caribbean restaurant. Dinner selections include Beef Rolls in Red-Pepper Sauce with Sautéed Mango, fresh fish, and pork ribs. Reservations are required.

La Yola - Serving fast foods such as burgers during the day, this open-air beachfront place specializes in choices such as Seafood in Broth and Beef Tenderloin with Barbecued Shrimp for à la carte dinners. Reservations are required.

Bogart's - Featuring piano music, Bogart's is the resort's last stop (2 AM) for drinks as part of the All-Inclusive Plan.

Caligua - This disco is open from 10:30 PM until 2 AM, but drinks are not part of the All-Inclusive Plan.

The resort also includes a main bar, Suntan, a beach bar, Coco Loco, and a swim-up bar in the quiet pool.

The resort does not offer room service.

Amenity highlights: A large activities pool receives sun all day. But in the afternoons, many guests prefer a shady deck surrounding a rock-lined "quiet pool" with swim-up bar. Next to this pool, an eight-person spa offers convivial, cool-water soaking. Many guests also play the adjacent, 18-hole Campo de Golf course. One of its fairways lies between the resort's buildings and a long beach. (Golf fees are extra and are not part of the All-Inclusive Plan.)

Insider tip: Caruso restaurant in the casino is completely non-smoking, a rarity in the Dominican Republic.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.