by Mia Taylor
Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Thu October 11, 2018
Situated near the shores of exclusive Bavaro Beach and surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation, Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa offers a small slice of paradise Dominican Republic-style.
A five-star retreat that's part of the Palladium Hotel Group, resort highlights include spacious grounds, world-class services, and a variety of activities and kid-friendly amenities.
The property also features multiple freshwater pools, and complete access to eight a la carte restaurants, five show cooking restaurants and 22 bars.
Grounds and buildings pay homage to the Dominican Republic's tropical environment, offering a unique retreat that seamlessly combines lavish architecture with the beauty of the surrounding nature.
Oceanfront villas and other resort facilities have just undergone extensive upgrades that included adding terrace pergolas for ground floor rooms and updated furnishings.
World-class services meanwhile include such things as a daily program of sports and entertainment activities on the beach; room service from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. each day, and an Infinite Indulgence Services program, which is focused on providing services with no limits for all guests.
For those traveling with kids in tow, here are the key details to remember: daily themed activity programs for all ages. At the El Castillo del Pirata baby club there are activities designed for one to three-year-olds. The mini club meanwhile, was created for children age four to 12 and the Black & White Junior Club caters to teenagers 13 to 18 years old.
The resort also offers volleyball, tennis, archery or basketball at a nearby Sports Center. Whether traveling as a couple or with family there's activities and services designed to keep everyone occupied and happy.
Searching for yet another option? Take the kids to the aquatic park and then head to the Samaná freshwater pool to cool-off.
Need a little quiet time and relaxation? Indulge in some pampering at the recently renovated Zentropia Spa & Wellness center.
Located at the Grand Palladium Palace, the center is one of the most complete spas in the country offering a complete hydrotherapy circuit with a Finnish sauna, a steam room, an ice fountain, contrast showers, mud therapy treatments, massaging sunken waterbed and hot and cold pools.
Searching for still more inspiration? Consider capping off your day with a cocktail at the resort's Hemingway Bar before enjoying an entertaining show at the Merengue Theater.
With so many options, guests need not worry about running out of things to do at this palm tree studded tropical retreat. Unless of course, doing nothing at all is precisely what you're hoping for.
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