I usually travel abroad several times a year. However, since covid, I haven’t travelled internationally. Once I got my covid vaccine and saw that covid rates were dropping, I decided it was time to plan my first trip abroad.
I chose the Dominican Republic because it’s only a few hours flight from Miami, and I was ready for a nice relaxing type of vacation.
There’s an all-inclusive Hyatt resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic that I wanted to try out. It’s practically brand new and fortunately I had enough Hyatt points to cover the costs. The nightly rate is $550 for two people or 20k Hyatt points. Using points is such a good deal since it covers all of the foods, drinks, and amenities.
The resort ended up being amazing! The weather in the DR was surprisingly less humid and more breezy than in Miami. The ocean water was clear blue and cool. The service from the resort was impeccable. The people are extremely friendly and welcoming. Having the drinks and food included made our stay straightforward. Not to mention everything was delicious!
I also liked that the hotel wasn’t crowded. In many of the restaurants we were one of a few groups there.
When returning to the USA, you need a covid test prior to departure. The hotel made this easy by providing it free of charge on site. The results were ready within 1 hour.
Fortunately, no one on my trip tested positive for covid, so we were able to travel back home as scheduled. If you are looking for a relaxing an easy getaway, I highly recommended the Dominican Republic. I am still dreaming of the beach there!
I love that you write posts that include using credit card reward programs! I’m a novice and between COVID and a new puppy we haven’t been traveling much, but I’m accumulating lots of points! This sounds like a perfect long weekend getaway!
Cool let me if you need help booking your future trip on points!