{"id":134041,"date":"2019-02-20T02:00:07","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T10:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=134041"},"modified":"2019-04-09T12:01:18","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T19:01:18","slug":"why-you-should-visit-punta-cana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/why-you-should-visit-punta-cana\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Reasons Why You Should Book a Flight to Punta Cana <em>Now<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6>SPONSORED BY MELI\u00c1 PUNTA CANA BEACH RESORT<\/h6>\n<p>Raise your hand if the cold winter weather has you daydreaming about your next tropical vacation. Yeah, us too.<\/p>\n<p>At the top of our travel bucket list? Punta Cana. We&#8217;re talkin&#8217; crystal blue waters, perfectly-warm temps, and all-inclusive, adults-only resorts like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melia.com\/en\/hotels\/dominican-republic\/punta-cana\/melia-punta-cana-beach-resort\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meli\u00e1 Punta Cana Beach Resort<\/a>. If that&#8217;s not enough to convince you to take that well-deserved getaway, we&#8217;re sharing 20 more reasons why you should book your flight ASAP.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-134146\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WHwx7Ja8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30134156\/WHwx7Ja8.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30134156\/WHwx7Ja8-290x193.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30134156\/WHwx7Ja8-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30134156\/WHwx7Ja8-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30134156\/WHwx7Ja8-610x406.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0 First of all, staying at the Meli\u00e1 Punta Cana Beach Resort\u00a0means you get an all-inclusive treatment. Yep, that means unlimited food, drinks, <em>and<\/em> fun.<\/p>\n<p>2. The resort is an adults-only oasis, which gives you the perfect opportunity to indulge in &#8220;me time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>3. Food is the best part of every trip (duh!). Meli\u00e1 Punta Cana has six restaurants that feature delicious international cuisines and gives you the ultimate luxury dining experience.<\/p>\n<p>4. As if the food wasn&#8217;t good enough, the restaurants make dining fun with a variety of themed nights during the week.<\/p>\n<p>5. What&#8217;s a tropical getaway without at least one spa treatment? The\u00a0YHI Spa at Meli\u00e1 Punta Cana offers maximum relaxation with its wide variety of treatments. You&#8217;ll find everything from full body massages (hot stone or\u00a0shiatsu, anyone?) to aromatherapy and anti-cellulite treatments.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-134144\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/6DRWuufK.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30131354\/6DRWuufK.jpeg 1964w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30131354\/6DRWuufK-148x222.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30131354\/6DRWuufK-153x230.jpeg 153w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30131354\/6DRWuufK-768x1155.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30131354\/6DRWuufK-406x610.jpeg 406w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Not only does the YHI Spa offer everything you need for the ultimate day of relaxation, but you can also get a full-on beauty treatment there. It offers hair removal services, a beauty and hairdressing center, and a mani-pedi service.<\/p>\n<p>7. Calling all golfers (or anyone who just likes to ride the golf cart) \u2013 you can get unlimited tee times at the Cocotal Golf &amp; Country Club!<\/p>\n<p>8. Wine and dine in pure luxury by upgrading to The Level, a superior concierge service that takes care of every detail of your stay at Meli\u00e1 Punta Cana Beach Resort.<\/p>\n<p>9.\u00a0 You won&#8217;t just be lounging on the beach, but you&#8217;ll be lounging luxuriously in your room too. Choose from seven different rooms for your most comfortable stay yet.<\/p>\n<p>10. Oh, and each room comes with a flatscreen TV, so turn on a good movie or show\u00a0when you need to take a break from the fun.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-134143\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IJtcV1LS-610x406.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30131203\/IJtcV1LS-610x406.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30131203\/IJtcV1LS-290x193.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30131203\/IJtcV1LS-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30131203\/IJtcV1LS-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>11. If you want to have some serious fun, Meli\u00e1 Punta Cana offers a variety of activities for their guests including Latin dance in the pool, cultural workshops, team sports, and more.<\/p>\n<p>12. Trying to stay on top of your workout game while on vacation? Check out some of Meli\u00e1 Punta Cana&#8217;s fitness classes or head to the resort&#8217;s state-of-the-art gym for an intense sweat sesh.<\/p>\n<p>13. Treat yourself to a shopping spree at Palma Real Shopping Village. You&#8217;ll peruse through all kinds of clothing stores, boutiques, restaurants, and more.<\/p>\n<p>14. Make the most of your stay by exploring its lush environment, which is full of spectacular gardens\u00a0and tropical plants that create a fantastic ecological experience.<\/p>\n<p>15. Soak up the sun and take a dip in the water to cool off at one of the four swimming pools at the luxurious resort.<\/p>\n<p>16. What&#8217;s a pool day without a tasty libation in hand? Head to one of the seven bars on the Mali\u00e1 Punta Cana&#8217;s campus and sip on your favorite drink.<\/p>\n<p>17. While hanging at the bar, make sure to try a Mama Juana, a traditional alcoholic drink of the Dominican Republic. It&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/vinepair.com\/wine-blog\/what-the-heck-is-the-dominican-drink-mama-juana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">made from<\/a> rum, red wine, honey, and a mixture of twigs and leaves from the Dominican rainforest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-134145\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/P_njsKHq.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30133958\/P_njsKHq.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30133958\/P_njsKHq-290x193.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30133958\/P_njsKHq-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30133958\/P_njsKHq-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/30133958\/P_njsKHq-610x406.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>18. Walk down to the beach for the ultimate Caribbean experience. The ocean water is crystal blue and the perfect temperature for you to float among the light waves.<\/p>\n<p>19. Tropical beaches equal warm weather pretty much all year long, so escape from the rain or cold and bask in vitamin D.<\/p>\n<p>20. The people of the Dominican Republic are known for their friendly and kind nature. You&#8217;re sure to enjoy being immersed in the lively culture of Punta Cana.<\/p>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"SPONSORED BY MELI\u00c1 PUNTA CANA BEACH RESORT Raise your hand if the cold winter weather ...","author":2488223,"featured_media":134063,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[394],"tags":[481],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/29160301\/punta.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/29160301\/punta-386x200.jpg","formated_date":"February 20, 2019","category_name":"Sponsored","category_icon":"","author_name":"","trending":false,"sponsored":true,"random_color":"#6af275","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134041"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2488223"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=134041"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134041\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/134063"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=134041"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=134041"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=134041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}