The resort formerly known as Now Larimar in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is now called Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana, following a rebranding and renovation by Hyatt's AMResorts brand to offer an elevated experience for families and couples.
Larimar is unique because it is found only in one location in the world: the Dominican Republic. Its distinctive blue color is due to the presence of trace minerals, and each piece features natural variations and patterns, making every stone one-of-a-kind and highly sought after.
What happened to the Almond Beach Resort in Barbados?
As planned, the Almond Beach Resort has closed its operations and is making way for future development. We invite you to visit Sun Group Hotels for alternative accommodation options. Barbados: Savannah Beach Club.
Jewel Punta Cana ( Formerly Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa) is located on the North-Eastern coast of the Dominican Republic island, on the beautiful white sand beach of Uvero Alto. This fabulous colonial-style complex enjoys a heavenly location, nestled in the heart of lush, tropical gardens.
The Capri was showing its age with many mechanical issues, ceiling leaks and pool tile problems. They opened up the lobby and part of the El Comedor restaurant (buffet) to the outdoors, removed a restaurant that was above the now Lolo restaurant, added walkout pools and rearranged many other areas.
Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, which we now know is replacing Jewel Palm Beach Punta Cana, is looking REALLY GOOD! Bookings are now open for stays starting March 1, 2026! Message us to book your stay!
Where do celebrities stay in the Dominican Republic?
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas. Located in the Dominican Republic's historic sugar mill town La Romana, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas has lured a long line of A-listers (Bill and Hillary Clinton, Julio Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Jay Z and Beyoncé) to its sprawling, 7,000-acre resort.
Playa Juanillo is located only 15 kilometres southeast of Punta Cana and is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the region. Here, your Caribbean dreams will definitely come true - crystal clear water and miles of sandy beach as far as the eye can see.
“At this juncture of the investigation, we can officially confirm that all three of the victims died as a result of asphyxiation due to carbon monoxide poisoning,” the Royal Bahamas Police Force announced in a news release.
That's Larimar, the stunningly rare gemstone that looks like it was plucked straight from Caribbean waves. Found exclusively in the Dominican Republic, this dreamy blue gem is as mesmerizing as a tropical vacation and about as rare as spotting a mermaid sunbathing on the beach.
A vast majority of Larimar jewelry has a stone that is held in place with glue. These are incredibly economical and easy because the silver is cast, polished, and finished and then a stone is quite simply glued into the appropriate spot.
The Vicini family a Dominican family of Italian and Spanish origin, is the wealthiest family in the Dominican Republic and is best known for their vast holdings in the sugar industry. The family business was started by Juan Bautista Vicini Canepa, who migrated to the Dominican Republic from Italy in 1860.
Sandals and Secrets are both top-tier, adults-only all-inclusive chains, but Sandals focuses exclusively on couples with extensive included activities like scuba diving and mandatory tipping (except butlers), while Secrets caters to groups, singles, and couples, generally in Mexico/Caribbean/Central America, requires tipping, and offers 24/7 room service for all guests. Key differences include location (Sandals is Caribbean-centric; Secrets spans Mexico, Caribbean, Europe), inclusions (Sandals often includes airport transfers/diving/tipping-free; Secrets doesn't always include transfers/diving but has better base room service/pool service), and vibe (Sandals is intensely couples-focused; Secrets is more flexible for adult groups).
In 2007, a deal was completed that returned Four Seasons to private ownership in a partnership between Microsoft's Bill Gates and Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, one of the major shareholders of Four Seasons.
