Dominican Republic resorts offer a summer escape

Saturday, May 22, 2004

MIAMI, USA: Famous for its long stretches of beach, sprawling countryside and big game fishing, the Bayahibe region in the Dominican Republic is home to Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus, an upscale all-inclusive beachfront resort. "The Dominican Republic is a beautiful country and more people are discovering it every day," says Iberostar Hotels & Resorts Sales Director Monica Santos.

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and Funjet Vacations have teamed up together to offer some fun in the sun summer specials. Summer specials to Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus are available through Funjet Vacations with rates as low as $624 per person.

Located on the sun-soaked southern coast of tropical Dominican Republic, Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus offers 502 Spanish-colonial style rooms and boasts five dining rooms including four gourmet restaurants, three swimming pools, conference facilities, a wedding chapel, spa and much more. The resort is nestled amidst the most magnificent tropical and exotic gardens and is just 15 minutes from the La Romana Airport.

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts allow guests to experience all-inclusive as never before with dining buffets available 24 hours a day, kids programs, daily activities, nightly entertainment, tropical drinks, meals, snacks and non-motorized water sports, all part of the all-inclusive package. Many dining options are offered, from casual buffets to specialty restaurants.

In addition to the international buffet and casual snack bars, Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus features four á la carte restaurants which serve Mexican, Steak, Gourmet and Japanese cuisine. After dinner guests enjoy live performances and music nightly at the resort theater, or dance the night away at the discothèque.

In addition to a multitude of activities available at the resort, Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus is three miles from the fishing village of Bayahibe. Some of the best fishing in the summer can be found in this region. Blue and white marlin, tuna, barracuda, dorado and more attract anglers and tournaments from around the world.

Arrangements for a full day or half day of fishing can be made at the hotel. In addition the region of Bayahibe boasts the most desirable diving areas in the Dominican Republic with excursions to Altos de Chavón.

Travelers can enjoy significant savings at Iberostar Hacienda Dominicas:

Three-night/air - Funjet Vacations begin at:

From:
Miami $624
Philadelphia $705
New York City $720
Boston $755
Atlanta $780
Denver $950
Los Angeles $965
Seattle $985
San Francisco $965

Vacations include roundtrip airfare via American Airlines, roundtrip airport/hotel transfers and three nights' accommodations at the all-inclusive Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus.

Sample rate is per person based on double occupancy and is valid for Monday, Tuesday, Friday departures July 2 through August 27, 2004. Rate is not retroactive, is subject to change without notice and is limited to availability. Travelers can call visit www.funjet.com for reservations.

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts owns and operates 60 hotels in Spain and the Mediterranean and 11 resorts in the Caribbean. Iberostar resorts are located on the best beaches in the Caribbean from the Dominican Republic to Cozumel and the Riviera Maya region of Mexico.

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, a Spanish-owned hotel company, offers guests first-class accommodations and the convenience of an all-inclusive vacation. Designed with leisure travelers in mind, a wide variety of daytime and nighttime activities, dining and entertainment options are available. Daily rates include accommodations, all meals and snacks, drinks and cocktails, fitness center, kids camp, activities, nightly entertainment, gratuities and more. For more information or for reservations visit www.iberostar.com

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