The Dominican beaches of Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Cabarete are on the list of the “26 affordable beach vacations for travelers on a budget”, compiled by the specialized portal US News & World Report.
The specialized media invites to an affordable getaway in places around the world with beach destinations that invite you to a vacation that best suits your needs, with cost-effective places around the world known for their magnificent landscapes, economic services and ample activities.
Punta Cana’s beaches offer turquoise, palm-fringed tropical waters and tend to be less expensive to visit than other Caribbean favorites, the publication notes.
It states that the destination has off-season specials and free summer deals for kids at numerous all-inclusive resorts, and even in winter, noting that several all-inclusive properties advertise room rates under $300 per night for two people.
They invite you to consider booking a garden view room at a large resort for additional savings; at the same time, they clarify that you may have to commute to the beach, but still indicate that “you will enjoy access to all kinds of world-class facilities, activities and restaurants.”
Located in the north of the country are the beaches of Puerto Plata and its municipalities such as Cabarete; the publication describes it as a historic and bustling port, a fashionable place for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
They also note that it has many guesthouses and Airbnbs in town with rates as low as $50 per night, plus a variety of all-inclusive resorts along Playa Dorada for every type of budget.
They emphasize that in nearby Cabarete, backpackers will find “excellent kitesurfing conditions at Kite Beach, as well as a lively nightlife.” They also point out that nearby is an area less than 20 miles from the World War II-era Jewish settlement in Sosua, which has some of the best affordable lodging options with ample amenities in the area.
Complete List
1. Clearwater Beach, Florida
2. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
3. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
4. Beaufort, South Carolina
5. San Juan, Puerto Rico
6. Huntington Beach, California
7. Florida Panhandle
8. Puerto Plata and Cabarete, Dominican Republic
9. Old Orchard Beach, Maine
10. 10. Port Aransas, Texas
Cancun, Isla Mujeres, and Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Gulf Coast and Orange Beach, Alabama 13.
13. 13.North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii
14. Outer Banks, North Carolina.
15. Willemstad, Curacao
16. Cannon Beach, Oregon
17. South Padre Island, Texas
18. 18. Martinique
19. 19. San Diego
20. 20. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
21. 21. Virginia Beach
22. 22. 22. Daytona Beach, Florida
23. 23. Tybee Island, Georgia
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida
25. 25. Ocean City, Maryland
26. 26.Wildwood, New Jersey
Source: Mitur.com