A region of superlatives, the Dominican Republic appears to have the bluest sea, the whitest sand, and the lushest of tropical plant life lining its shores. Puerto Plata, on the island’s north coast, is no exception, with stunningly beautiful bays fringed with palm trees craning towards the gentlylapping waves. The ‘Silver Port’ was named after the silvery clouds skimming the top of the mountain, part of this landscape of fertile valleys, wide savannahs, and coastal lagoons. Move to the Caribbean rhythm with today’s Groupon from The Tropical at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort €159.51 for a seven night stay for up to two adults and two children up to 88% off Junior Suite with breakfast hamper on arrival The Hotel Beside the golden sands of the paradisiacal Cofresi Beach, The Tropical is a settlement of luxury apartments comprised of pale lemon, Mediterraneanstyle buildings. Inside, rooms are bathed with light and decorated in a Caribbean combination of white linen and dark wood. Most rooms look out onto the sea, with a balcony or a terrace for sampling tropical evenings, and air conditioning inside to temper the yearround warmth. Lagoonlike pools are among the hotels myriad features, which also include a range of bars and a host of restaurants including those specialising in Asian, Italian, and Mexican cuisine. The hotel’s leisure options include two tennis courts, plus equipment for snorkelling, kayaking or boogie boarding, and onsite activities such as beach and pool volleyball and aqua aerobics. Guests stay in an Ocean View Room which can host up to two adults and two children, with a king size bed and a sofa bed in the living room as well as a complimentary breakfast hamper on arrival. Groupon Recommends Puerto Plata is both a haven for those who like loafing on the beach, and a favourite spot for those seeking to fill their holiday with leisure activities, with kayaking, horse riding, and water sports available from the hotel. Sosúa Beach, about 20 minutes from Puerto Plata, is a popular spot for diving due to its intricate reefs, vibrant sea life, and calm waters. A little further along the coast, Cabarete is famous for its windsurfing, and is also popular with the kiteboarding crowd. To get a spectacular view, ride the cable car to the top of the mountain of Isabel de Torras, and to get a different flavour of the island explore the city of Puerto Plata; guided tours are available to give you a taste of the architecture, museums, and parks in the city. Local Amenities Almost everything can be found onsite, including a water sports centre, shops, an internet cafe, a spa and a hair salon, car rental, and 24 hour medical services. Venturing further afield, a host of restaurants can be found running along from the City Centre to Ensanche Los Castillitos and Long Beach and bars lie chilledout on the waterfront. For arts and crafts, head for the Central Park area where a host of bazaarlike shops can be found selling traditional pieces. Weather and Climate Average temperature of 26°C all year round, with generally sunny, tropical weather. MayOct feels hottest due to the higher humidity, and some short storm bursts can pass over in May. Transport Flights Indirect flights to Puerto Plata International airport depart regularly from Dublin. Airport Puerto Plata airport is situated close to the hotel. Car hire Car hire is available at the airport or from the hotel. Groupon Top Tip Spend carefully as travellers are only allowed to change back up to 30% of pesos for foreign currency upon departure. Reviews Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort is rated a luxurious 4/5 by TripAdvisors. Most raved about the resort, especially the VIP areas. Guests felt the holiday was entertaining and relaxing for all members of their party. Some threw caution to the sales pitch and its prices, while others said they bought in and share no regrets. I really would recommended this hotel to anyone It’s great for familys sic, couples or just a friendly holiday So much to do and excursions are just around the corner – sarahgrace524, TripAdvisor, Aug 2011 I would say that this was a wonderful place to visit. The food was good. 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