If you want to make this Valentine’s day one to remember, why not skip the chocolates and jewelry and opt for a romantic (and warm) getaway to the sunny Dominican Republic. With its vast, white sand beaches, and tropical atmosphere, it’s sure to be a welcomed retreat from the day to day. What could be more romantic?

If you’re looking for high end luxury, look no further than the Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro. This is an adults only resort that offers gourmet cuisine, top shelf drinks, and even butler service! Imagine walking back to your room after a sun filled day and a romantic dinner to find your Jacuzzi filled and candles lit by your butler. You could even ask for a bottle of wine and have the room filled with your favorite scent.

If you wanted to keep some luxury components, but keep the price down, the Dreams Resorts offer a great option. The prices will be mid-range, and the service and amenities are still top-notch.

If you’re traveling with the kids, both the Iberostar resorts and the Dreams resorts, will offer many family style activities and are available at great prices if you book soon!!

The key here—as usual—is not to delay in making your reservation. This is the second busiest travel week of the year and the good deals disappear in the blink of an eye. Call us. We’ll find something perfect for you!

Here is a list of our top sold resorts in Punta Cana in 2011. If you are having a hard time deciding where to stay, let our clients help make that choice a little easier for you! You will see a brief comment left by clients of ours for each resort listed below.

1. Iberostar Bavaro - Beautiful landscaping and design / layout.  Great value at a quality, comfortable resort.  Architecture very cozy. – Carol
2. Riu Palace Punta Cana - We loved it and we definitely want to go back to the same place next time!  They had great food and excellent drinks, the beach and pools were clean, and the service was extraordinary. – Barbara
3. Iberostar Grand Bavaro - Great vacation & I would recommend to everyone.  Excellent service!!! Best beach I’ve ever visited! – George
4. Dreams Palm Beach - Wonderful vacation. Beautiful resort & beach with the great food. Wonderful staff made our vacation the great experiance that it was. – Denny
5. Dreams Punta Cana - Overall a very great vacation experience: top notch service and excellent food/drink choices. – Janet
6. Iberostar Dominicana - This was our second visit and were already planning our third. From registration to departure, the service was exceptional.  - Kathleen
7. Ocean Blue - Everything was good, they took care of everything. I can’t wait to go back. – Teresa
8. Grand Palladium Punta Cana - Whole experience was one of the best ever!!!  Can’t wait to return. – Catherine
9. Barcelo Dominican Beach - The beach had the softest sand i had ever felt and the water was so warm and this was a great vacation with great friends! – Christopher
10. Gran Bahia Principe Ambar - This was one of our best vacations ever. I would highly recomment this resort.  - Brenda

My wife and I had a chance to experience the Excellence in Punta Cana, Domincan Republic.  We arrived at the airport and had a private transfer to our hotel.  The hotel is just over an hour from the airport.  As we walked into the open air lobby we were stunned by the huge beach with palapas for everyone.

We stayed in the swim up suites and the room was nice and had a great location.  This hotel is more mature compared to some of the “New Adult Only Hotels” but the rooms and grounds are very nice.  This hotel is about the location.  You feel like you have the entire Caribbean to yourself.

The hotel was at 100% capacity but you would have never known it.  At dinner the lobby area had a real buzz as everyone waits to head to dinner for the evening.  We loved the French Gourmet restaurant.  The tables were sort of big and it was not real cozy so I slid  over to my wife’s side of the table.  Three minutes later they showed up with a new table that was smaller and more romantic.  I have been moved to different tables before but never actually had my table moved at a restaurant!  The next evening they sat us at the same small table from the previous evening.  This is the kind of special attention we were paid.

My wife enjoyed a massage at the Spa.  The Spa itself was not too fancy but the service and the treatment was wonderful.  During the day the entertainment staff was eager to get people involved in the daily activities.  I took part in the “merengue” classes and just as I was about to graduate a whale surfaced and the dance floor emptied.  Everyone ran to the beach for a peek.  They missed my best moves!

The main pool is a lagoon style with a swim up bar.  They have another pool at the back side of the hotel but is seemed to be pretty empty.  The highlight of this resort is their beach.  It is wide, white and you can walk it for miles.

If you want super service on a world class beach come stay at the Excellence in Punta Cana.

GET 2 FREE TICKETS TO SEE ENRIQUE IGLESIAS LIVE IN CONCERT ON MARCH 10.

Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort is excited to host Enrique Iglesias in concert on March 10, and we want to give you FREE tickets.

This is your chance to see this international superstar in an unforgettable resort setting. With worldwide hits like “Bailamos”, “Hero”, “Be with You”, “I Like It” and “Tonight I’m Loving You”, concert attendees will be treated to a performer that Billboard has called The King of Latin Pop.

When you book a stay at one of Palace Resorts’ Mexico locations* or Le Blanc Spa Resort for seven nights or more between the dates of March 4 and 16, you’ll get TWO FREE CONCERT TICKETS. You’ll also enjoy $1,500 Resort Credit that can be used to enhance their stay

* Includes Beach Palace, Sun Palace, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Playacar Palace and Le Blanc Spa Resort.

“What are the best hotels for families” is a common question I get asked. We work a lot with Dreams, Palladium and Riu properties but my personal favorite and our most popular are the Iberostar Resorts. My three top choices for families are the Iberostar Paraiso Maya in Riviera Maya, Mexico, and the Iberostar Bavaro in Punta Cana, DR and the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Each of these is what you might call the “crown jewel” of multi-resort complexes and with each of these you get full exchange privileges at all the other family-friendly properties that are adjacent. Each of these also offers unlimited a la carte dining, 24 hour room service and all suites for your accommodations and each sit on world class beaches. Iberostar Resorts and these three in particular, are my top recommendations for families wanting an unforgettable all-inclusive beach vacation.