Veradaro or Punta Cana?

Question

Trying to decide between two vacation spots... Veradaro or Punta Cana.

Any suggestions in choosing between the two cities?

Answer 1

I bet for Punta cana you can enjoy on this pic-

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It s is famous for it's 22 mile stretch of powdery white beaches,as been noted by several travel magazines as one of the top three beaches in the world.

The endless white-sand beaches offer every imaginable watersport, including unforgettable scuba, snorkeling and world famous deep sea sport fishing. All resorts feature an incredible all-inclusive set-up (all drinks, meal. nightlife shopping

This is also a popular spot with families

Punta Cana and its neighbor Bavaro are ground zero in the all-inclusive resort explosion of recent years. They're located along a beautiful 20-mi/32-km stretch of white-sand beach lined with coconut palms and nicknamed the Costa del Coco for marketing purposes. This lovely strip of shore looks like it was taken straight off a travel poster and has perhaps the finest (and certainly the longest) beaches and most beautiful seas in the country.

Port of Entry/How to get there

The best airport to land at is the Punta Cana International Airport, a 10 to 40 minute drive from East Coast hotels. This airport offers scheduled service from

United States: American Airlines (New York, Miami), United (Chicago), US Airways (Philadelphia and Charlotte, NC), Continental (Newark).

Canada: Air Canada (Calgary, London, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg) and Air Transat (Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg).

Caribbean: American Eagle (San Juan, Puerto Rico).

Europe: Martinair (Amsterdam), Holland Exel (Amsterdam and Brussels), Air France (Paris), Air Plus Comet, Iberworld and Air Pullmantur (Madrid), Condor (Frankfurt), LTU (Dusseldorf and Munich), Aerofly and Lauda Italy (Milan), Lauda Austria (Viena).

Latin America: Avianca (Bogota), Aeropostal (Caracas), Lanchile (Miami and Santiago de Chile). There is additional charter service from: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh and St. Louis; Hamilton, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Quebec, Toronto, Windsor, Winnipeg; Brussels, Lisbon, Manchester, Moscow and Zurich; Buenos Aires.

Punta Cana Express (Takeoff Destination Services) flies from Herrera International Airport (Santo Domingo) twice a day, fare is US$75 each way. Air Century offers charters.

The cheapest way to get to and from Santo Domingo is by commuter minibus. This will cost about US$8 but could take you almost a whole day as you make numerous bus changes.  

Getting around

Tourists arriving to Punta Cana will spend most of their vacation at their hotel. The easiest way to visit the other hotels is to take a stroll along the beach. Or take the beach taxi to El Cortecito or to the Cabeza de Toro area. To visit the Basilica in Higuey, you can take either a taxi or public bus.  

Attractions/Excursions

Beaches. Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Cabeza de Toro, Bavaro, El Cortecito, Arena Gorda, Macao and Uvero Alto. The beach is the No. 1 attraction in the East Coast area, stretching an amazing 50 kilometers. With few exceptions, most hotels and developments only limit land access and elsewise honor Dominican law whereby beaches are public. You can freely stroll the beach strip going from one hotel's beach front to another, especially in the Cortecito, Bavaro and Cabeza de Toro areas. There are public beach entries at El Cortecito and Cabeza de Toro. Macao, to the north, is yet undeveloped, and thus is unrestricted beach access. Leave your valuables at the hotel when walking the beach, and caution should be taken in deserted beach stretches.

The array of water sports options offered right on the beach is amazing: catamaran boat rides, double-decker party boats, restaurant dining at sunset on the sea, parasailing, glass bottom boats for marine life observation, sports fishing, diving, snorkeling, flying boats, speed boats. The boat taxis can take you from one hotel to another via the beach. There is also banana boating, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and beach volleyball.

But here are other activities to consider:

Safari-type excursions on four-wheel bikes, buggy rides, jeep safaris, monster trucks or helicopter rides for a privileged view. A dozen of companies offer these adventure tours that take the tourists to observe tropical wilderness, visit a countryside home where typical Dominican food lunch will be served, examine tropical crops, take a dip at a deserted beach or for a swim in a cool river.

Horseback riding is also popular in Punta Cana with the option of riding on deserted white-sand beaches, making for great photography.

Marinarium. This marine park on the sea offers snorkeling with sharks and rays.

Dolphin Island. Short boat ride takes you to the artificial island created where tourists can have a swim with trained dolphins right in the sea. The package includes a 15-minute free time with the dolphins, where these will choose their new friends.

Manati Park Bavaro. 130,000 square meter preserve with permanent exhibits of birds, reptiles, and fish. A show with parrots, dolphins and dancing horses is included in the admission fee. Free shuttle bus to and from principal hotels in the area.

Punta Cana Ecological Reserve. Short guided tour through tropical flora with an optional refreshing bath in a cool spring at the end. You will be walking through a real jungle. Located 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport.

Answer 2

punta cana definitely

Answer 3

Cuba definitely. It is very beautiful and clean there and is extremely safe. As well, the warmth and friendships of the Cubans are unlike no other. Don't get me wrong, Dominicans are wonderful people too...but there is something different about Cuba and everyone who goes there always want to go back and not even go anywhere else.

If you're considering Varadero, it is also known as one of the world's most beautiful beaches (along with the Cayos).

There is a lot to see in Cuba and you are right in between excellent spots...and right 'next door' to Havana and other places.

You will love Cuba! Have a wonderful time wherever you choose to go.