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Punta Cana is a strong contender for the Caribbean’s greatest tropical playground. This stretch of the Dominican Republic is where the palms stand tall, beaches glow like bullion, cocktail menus bubble with molecular mixology and the sea blazes through a million shades of blue – all backed by some of the most appealing local all-inclusive resorts.
On a British Airways Holidays getaway to Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana, you’ll have the best of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean right on your doorstep – quite literally, in the case of the resort’s gold-bright beach. After a stress-free day, nothing beats a stroll by the shore before supper. Barefoot is best, with palm trees casting long shadows on the sand and sea salt hanging in the air.
At Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana, one of the top all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic, a great deal of attention has been paid to the tropical colour palette: the golden gleam of the sand, the intense blues of the ocean and pool, the lush greenery of the grounds, and the terracotta rooftops poking up above the trees.
Against this backdrop, rooms and suites are calm havens, decorated in soothing tones that bring to mind the shadows between the palms, augmented with flashes of island-inspired colour. Some offer swim-up pool access, some come with outdoor hot tubs, and others are smartly set up for families.
A stay here places you at the restful end of Punta Cana, tucked between Playa Macao – where surfers hone their craft on some of Dominican Republic’s most consistent breaks – and the undeveloped stretch of shoreline at the mouth of the Río Maimón. The buzz of central Bávaro is close at hand, should you fancy roaming beyond Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana’s neatly tended grounds.
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You may not feel any pressing need to roam far from the beachfront, however. Greenery-draped freeform pools create a passageway to the sand, and sauna sessions and spa treatments beckon to grown-ups, while kids are drawn to the Splash Island Waterpark – a new feature for 2025 – with a lazy river, a roving food truck, and spiralling slides in Dr. Seuss colours.
Families can also take advantage of imaginative kids’ club activities – perfect for travellers aged four to 12. Meanwhile, plenty of non-motorised water sports are available, including stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking.
Needless to say, the unhurried vibe of island time permeates every stay, from morning – whenever you choose that to be – till after the sun slips behind the treetops, when a chorus of crickets, cicadas and tree frogs signals that the evening can continue for as long as you want.
That might mean elegant dining, live merengue and bachata bands, theatre shows, cooking and dance classes, venturing out from your swim-out terrace for a night swim, or sipping a glass of Mama Juana – the island’s inspired combination of rum, red wine, honey and spices – in front of the view.
Dining at Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana elevates the all-inclusive experience. An impressive 20 venues keep appetites sated and thirsts quenched, from a swim-up pool bar to a coffee-shop brewing freshly roasted, Dominican Republic-raised arabica beans, and restaurants that take diners on a gastronomic world tour.
Interpret that as fresh-off-the-boat seafood, expertly sliced sushi, hot-off-the-griddle teppanyaki, Italian platters, French-Lebanese fusion plates and grilled meats that show a culinary nudge from nearby South America.
Upgrading to a Club room brings access to private check-in areas, a VIP lounge, à la carte breakfasts, late check out (subject to availability) and a private beach area. But guests at all price points can drink deep of the Caribbean’s rhythms and flavours, at a resort that places the Dominican Republic at the centre of the frame.
British Airways Holidays packages include a generous checked baggage allowance for each customer and come with full ATOL protection for complete peace of mind. Secure your all-inclusive holiday to Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana with a low deposit and enjoy flexible payments until you fly*
*Based on two sharing. Full balance due seven weeks before departure. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply
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