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Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach

From Myka Carroll

Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach - all inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic

(LifeWire) - Photo courtesy of Viva Wyndham Resorts The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach is an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic. Viva Resorts had six all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico, and has an alliance with the Wyndham hotel giant: hence the "Viva Wyndham" brand.

The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach is in the Bayahibe area, 17 miles from La Romana International Airport. Located along the southeastern coast on a sugar-white beach bordering national parkland, the shallow waters here are perfect for wading with little ones. The resort is also close to world-class snorkeling and diving. The neighboring Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace -- read more about all the Viva Wyndham Resorts.

Features:

  • Half-mile white-sand beach, and snorkeling at the beach
  • Three pools
  • Four restaurants
  • Tennis courts and on-site diving center
  • Oceanfront trapeze lessons
  • Health and Wellness program, yoga, gym, spa
  • Windsurfing, sailing, archery and introductory diving lessons*
  • Access to nearby golf course at Casa de Campo

For Families:

  • Viva Wyndham Kids' Retreat for ages 4 to 12
  • Juniors' Club for ages 12 to 16*
  • Children's areas in two of the resort's three beachfront pools
  • Kids' activities include trapeze, volleyball, table tennis, archery
  • Sand castle-building competitions and talent shows are held*
  • Children ages 12 and under stay and eat for a nominal fee
  • Boat and jeep safaris are available at the tour desk for an extra fee

Keep in Mind:

  • reservations may be required for dinner; check with your restaurant of choice in advance.
  • rooms for those with limited mobility are available.
  • visitors remark that clientele is mainly Italian and that few staff speak English - read recent visitor comments

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This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person.

*Always check resort sites for updates!

Photo courtesy of Viva Wyndham Resorts.

LifeWire, a part of The New York Times Company, provides original and syndicated online lifestyle content. Myka Carroll is a New York–based writer. Formerly an editor for Frommer's Travel Guides, she is the author of New York City for Dummies, 5th edition (Wiley, Sept 2008).

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