Nothing stomps out the winter blues faster than trading big, heavy coats for skimpy bikinis. When the thermometer starts to dip, it’s prime time to plan a warm-weather trip to the Caribbean for days filled with swimming, catching rays, and sipping rum punch. While the region provides plenty of incredible destinations, not all are so easy to reach. Some places require hopping on connecting flights, an air shuttle, or a ferry. There’s no denying that St. Barts and Anguilla warrant the additional transport hurdle. With that said, if you’re short on time or just don’t want to deal with the hassle, other islands cut out the extra time in the sky and make travel days much shorter — thanks to direct flights from major East Coast hubs, including Atlanta, Boston, Miami, and New York. That means fewer hours waiting for vacation to start and actually getting to enjoy each and every second of PTO.

Dominican Republic

Unlike some of the smaller Caribbean nations, the Dominican Republic actually has a few airports that welcome international direct flights, which gives U.S.-based travelers ample options. Check into an all-inclusive in Punta Cana and spend the week flashing your yellow wristband for food, drinks, and watersports or head to the capital city of Santo Domingo to explore historic landmarks and more local beaches.

Where to stay: Located less than 20 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), Eden Roc Cap Cana, the only Relais & Châteaux property on the island, oozes luxury in a laid-back, leisure-ready way and possesses a spate of five-star perks — notably a private beach club, an award-winning spa, delicious food, and elegant villas.

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Stefano Baratelli, general manager of the Eden Roc Cap Cana, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Virtuoso Travel Week about his luxury property in the Dominican Republic. Baratelli details the accommodations, Relais &  Chateaux dining and activities available at Eden Roc Cap Cana, as well as what’s new at the resort.

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For travelers looking for a unique Thanksgiving experience, travel booking experts recommend setting your sights abroad. 

According to a new report from booking site Going.com, due to a major increase in passengers traveling domestically during the holiday, international airfares are often discounted,

“It’s a feast-time domestically and a famine-time internationally. What do airlines do to fill all those planes flying to Paris and Cancún and Barcelona? Simple: slash the fare,” Going.com Founder Scott Keyes says in the report. 

The report advises that although travelers can get deals over Thanksgiving week, fares begin to rise in Mid-December as the Christmas and New Year’s holidays see a higher volume of international travelers. 

In the Dominican Republic, Eden Roc Cap Cana will be hosting both a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, as well as a Thanksgiving BBQ under the stars. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a Turkey Treasure Hunt, and other special activities. 

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Eden Roc Cap Cana has been named winner of two of the prizes at the 9th Annual World’s Spa Awards

We are very proud to annpunce Eden Roc was the winner in the following two categories:

• Best Resort Spa in the Caribbean
• Best Resort Spa in Dominican Republic

See all winner at worldspawards.com

Eden Roc has been recognized in the Reader’s Choice Awards 2023 by Condé Nast Traveler. In the United States, we ranked #7 in the Best Resorts in the Caribbean Islands category, and in the United Kingdom, we ranked #11 in the Best Resorts in the Caribbean and Central America categories.

You can find here the official lists:

• Top 40 Resorts in the Caribbean Islands list here (US)
• Top Resorts in the Caribbean & Central America listhere (UK) 
• Full 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards list online here (US)

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20 of the Best Places to Visit in November, an Underrated Month for Travel.

Where the crowds are fewer, prices are lower, and temperatures feel just right.

November may not be top of mind when it comes to planning vacations, but the late-fall month is sneakily one of the best times of the year to travel…

2. Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

November is one of the best months to visit the Caribbean: You avoid the crowds and sky-high rates of the holiday season, but still get a healthy dose of sun. Cap Cana, located on the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic, is one of our favorite recommendations in the region. Wedged between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, it boasts stunning beaches and a wealth of hotel properties. One of the most fun resorts for multi-generation trips is Eden Roc Cap Cana: With family-friendly and adults-only pools, plus one of the best kids clubs in the Caribbean, it’s an ideal spot to snag some R&R.

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