Caribbean

Punta Cana

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Leave the cold Canada weather behind and head south to a Dominican paradise! In Punta Cana, a luxurious collection of high-end resorts situated on a calm white sand beach, you and your friends will receive the royal treatment. Sit underneath the tall, waving palm trees and marvel at the splendor of Punta Cana’s spectacular resorts, each marked with large grounds and an incredible variety of great amenities.

With a broad range of activities on the resort, some great S-Trip! exclusives, and incredible, sunny weather, Punta Cana is the kind of paradise you’ll never want to leave! You can enjoy a horseback ride along the beach, take an ATV tour through the jungle or grab a snorkel to check out the magnificent array of tropical fish inhabiting the crystal clear waters: Punta Cana is the perfect cure for those mid-winter Canadian blues. Each resort offers luxurious, well-appointed accommodations, and plenty to keep you busy, like multiple pools, restaurants, discos, and casinos. Try to leave some energy for when the sun sets; S-Trip! hosts exclusive concerts just for its guests at the area's hottest venues, letting you rock at hotspots like the Tropicana Disco Cave and the awesome Jellyfish restaurant, where you and students from across Canada will dance the night away to the hottest DJs and bands. You’ll love the luxury and island experience of Punta Cana: the perfect winter getaway!

We loved our beautiful, new resort. We had so much to do, we never wanted to leave!

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Highlights
Shopping
**
Art & Culture
**
Chill Factor
*****
Scenery
*****
Nightlife
*****
Sports
****
Beaches
*****
Resorts
*****
Location Info
  • Location
    Eastern Caribbean, Eastern part of the island.
  • Countries Visited
    Dominican Republic
  • Language
    Spanish. English and French is widely spoken in tourist areas
  • Currency
    Dominican Peso [DOP], or US Dollars [USD]
  • Travel Time
    About 4 hrs flight from Toronto & Halifax, 7 hrs from Vancouver
  • Climate
    Hot. Yearly temperature 25 – 31 C
  • Transportation
    Widely available taxis, public bus is some parts of the region
  • Calling Home
    00 1 (area code) phone number
  • Electricity
    100 Volts AC 60 Hertz, Same as in Canada
Travel Info
  • Passport
    A passport is recommended, but not required for Canadian citizens traveling to the Dominican Republic. A Driver's License or Health Card as well as a document proving Canadian Citizenship [Birth Certificate] are required for passage to the Dominican Republic and reentry into Canada. Note: All passengers connecting through the United States require a valid Canadian or American passport as of January 23rd.
  • Visas
    Canadian citizens do not require a Visa to enter the Dominican Republic. All tourist entry cards are included in the Student Strip package. Note: All passengers who are not Canadian citizens are required to verify their own Visa requirements.
  • Vaccinations
    Please check with Health Canada
  • Health Insurance
    We highly recommend comprehensive travel insurance from RBC.
  • Important Contacts
    Canadian Dept. of Foreign Affairs - (800) 267-6788; Dominican Rep. Embassy - (613) 569-9893
  • Additional Information
    Internet available in most hotels and internet cafes in town.