1) Be sure to set up your Shuttle To/From Airport to Hotel (see Travel Tab or Q&A Question on How-To here). 2) Complete the Electronic Ticket Form BEFORE going to the Airport (see Travel Tab or Q&A Question on How-To here). Reminder to screenshot your barcode as you will need this handy at the airport! Here is the link to the form: https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/ Note that you will need to do this again while in the DR prior to going to the airport for your departure flight. 3) Check your airport for Recommended International Flight Arrival Times. 4) Be sure to take your Passport!
At Finest Punta Cana Resort at the Tropical Beach Deck Gazebo area - on-site Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour and Reception locations are very close to each other and within a short walk. Note that all wedding events will take place outdoors. Expect sunshine, salty air, and warm ocean breezes! Please see the Schedule Tab for more details!
Modern elegance meets impeccable style at Finest Punta Cana, where guests will discover both family-friendly areas and secluded adults-only offerings. An elevated vacation awaits with seven onsite pools, twelve world-class restaurants, sixteen bars, outstanding family suites, kid-friendly mini water pools, and a renowned ONE spa, known for their extraordinary treatments and hydrotherapy. Check out the Finest Punta Cana website: https://www.finestresorts.com/punta-cana/finest-punta-cana/
SUGGESTED DRESS: Cocktail/Casual Elegance/Beachy Attire
HOT! Average Punta Cana temperature in July: 85°F. Average nightly temperatures in Punta Cana in July: 80°F. Meteorological rainy days: 4. Average sunshine hours per day: 10 hours. Average water temperature in Punta Cana: 82°F.
Your room rates are "All-Inclusive" meaning all drinks, food, amenities, and activities are included in the package. Taxes and gratuities are also included, but it is highly recommended that you should still tip for drinks and food. You really don’t need to pay for anything additional when you are in the resort. Also included is 24-hour room service. The main elements that you can choose to pay out of pocket for are the excursions and the Spa treatments. Note that all guests in the Hunt/Paul Group are able to receive a 10% group discount on Spa Services (not products).
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The restaurants are open on a rotating schedule and hours are subject to change. *DOWNLOAD THE EXCELLENCE COLLECTION APP to see hours, wait times, and more. Some require reservations for dinner, which you can ONLY make by stopping by the restaurant during the DAY OF the night reservation. Link to Restaurant Page: https://www.finestresorts.com/punta-cana/finest-punta-cana/flavor-and-spirits/ (Note: room service available 24 hours) 1) The Market Kitchen: Buffet of international and authentic culinary offerings. 2) Lizo: Extraordinary menu that honors the authentic tastes of regional Mexican cuisine. 3) Elegance Melting Pot: Classic and modern interpretations of authentic Asian cuisine. 4) Brass Steakhouse: Luxe and decadent steakhouse serving up cuts of quality meats. 5) Duke’s Lobster & Seafood: Open-air seafood and lobster restaurant with fresh-caught seafood and premium ingredients. 6) Insieme Trattoria: Fresh, homemade pastas, antipastos, and wood-oven specialties - bold, seasonally-inspired Italian offerings. 7) Las Dunas Beach House: Featuring a menu of gourmet salads, wood-fired pizzas, and grilled favorites. 8) La Cocinita Food Truck: Serving classic Mexican fare like sizzling fajitas and fresh, street-style tacos, to the classic American burger and hand-cut fries. 9) Le Petit Plaisir: With an extensive, world-class wine list and impeccable service, it dishes up delicious romance and captivating cuisine in an elegant, adults-only setting. 10) Shoji: All the best flavors of Japan under one roof at an inspired adults-only restaurant. Gusto: Offers breakfast and dinner for the entire family. 11) Dommo: Refined, global menu in a casually elegant setting for adults-only. 12) Legends: A menu of bistro burgers, fresh salads, and gourmet sandwiches are accompanied by the bar’s extensive craft beer selection and high-definition screens to watch the game and cheer on your favorite team. 13) Healthy Cuisine: Vegetarian food and extensive healthy offerings.
The Finest Punta Cana APP shows the days and times of business for all restaurants/eatery options on property (see question above about the APP). To my knowledge, some dining options take reservations, and some do not. Check the APP and the website for those eateries requiring reservations. Reminder: Reservations are made by going to the restaurant (in-person) the day of when you want to dine there and making your reservation then.
Each restaurant has a dress code listed on the Finest Punta Cana website and the APP. See below for the categories noted: Dinner Dress Code: Casual Elegance For ladies: Long pants, capri pants, or skirt with a blouse, or a dress / For gentlemen: Long dress pants and a collared shirt. Casual shoes or elegant sandals must be worn. T-shirts, tank tops, shorts, beach sandals, and flip flops are not allowed. Dress Code: Casual Shorts, Bermudas, sarongs, and t-shirts are welcome. Sleeveless t-shirts (for men), tank tops, wet clothes, and swimsuits are not allowed.
We are hoping our guest can meet us in Punta Cana on Thursday, July 18, 2023, so they can settle in and prepare to celebrate our wedding on Friday, July 19, 2023. Staying through Saturday, July 20, 2023 will give you an extra day to recover from the wedding excitement and join us for a Saturday afternoon activity. We ask that our guests stay a minimum of 3 nights but respect any amount of time you are able to give from 1 day to several!
Yes, a valid U.S. Passport is required for all U.S. citizens seeking to enter or transit through the Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Please also check your expiration date as you will be denied entry if your passport expires in less than 6 months of your entry date.
Shuttle transportation is complimentary for all guests staying a minimum of 3-nights; transportation is per room reservation and for all guests within the same reservation number arriving and departing simultaneously. After you booked your room, guests should have received a link in their booking reservation to add in their airport transfers. Click the link and set up your transportation. This can be done anytime up to 72 hours before departure. If guests, for any reason, miss seeing the link in their reservation, they can email directly to Transfers.domrep@seasonstours.com with the following information: 1) Name; 2) Reservation Number; 3) Number of guests; 4) Arrival Date, Airline Carrier, Plane Number, and Arrival Time; 6) Departure Date, Airline Carrier, Plane Number, and Departure Time. AIRPORT TO HOTEL TRANSPORTATION / PRIVATE - PAID Private paid transportation is available for guests that are staying 1 or 2 days or if a guest is staying in the same room but flying in at a different time and needs a transfer. Approximate cost is $150 per person for a round trip and can be arranged by emailing: Transfers.domrep@seasonstours.com
Yes, Wi-Fi is included in the price of your package and is available throughout the resort.
While tipping is a discretionary and an optional gesture, at all-inclusive resorts it is certainly encouraged, especially for food and drinks. Please bring some US dollar bills/monies to show your gratitude when you deem appropriate.