u/cute_doggo_1

Hi all! My husband and I have been saving and want to start planning the honeymoon we never got to have. I’ve been doing some research and Punta Cana seems like a great budget-friendly option for us!

We’re looking for an adults-only all-inclusive that feels romantic and upscale but isnt overly quiet. We definitely don’t want a huge party/college-spring-break vibe.

The biggest things we care about are:
-Decently good food (I know AI arnt known for food)
-Cocktail/Drink varieties that aren’t all super sweet
-Preferably a pool with a swim-up bar
-Nice beach as do plan to swim in the ocean
-Some nighttime entertainment for when we want to get out

So far I’ve been looking at Secrets Cap Cana, Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana, Excellence Punta Cana/El Carmen, Sanctuary Cap Cana, JOIA Bávaro, and Live Aqua, but there are SO many highly rated resorts that I’m getting overwhelmed. 😂

For those who have actually stayed at any of these, which would you pick for a honeymoon and why? I’d especially love to hear honest opinions about the food, drinks, beach, atmosphere, and whether you felt the resort was worth the price. Also, if there’s another adults-only resort in Punta Cana that you think I’m overlooking, please tell me!

I have a very odd situation. My Fiancee and I are coming into the Wells Branch area on Friday to be eloped in my photographers backyard! We will be done around 8:30PM that night, and we are looking for a cute/romantic spot to grab dinner afterwards. However, we will have our older lab with us, and this has made finding a place to eat more difficult. As to be expected, most nicer restaurants don’t allow dogs. Does anyone have suggestions of places that are nice for an elopement celebration dinner that also have a dog friendly patio?

We are willing to drive to find a great place! Our AirBnB for the weekend is in Marble Falls, so open to things in that direction as well as anywhere around Austin.