Happy Feet on Nov 28, 2010 Said:

The Secret Excellence is a good hotel/resort. I don’t know if they have a casino. But like all the hotels in PuntaCana/Bavaro outside there is not much to do, it is a bit isolated from next town (45 miles) so I think there is enough activities to do to keep you busy at night. Anyway congratulations and enjoy your honeymoon. Happy to help you
Happy Feet

Michelle S on Nov 28, 2010 Said:

As of 1/1/2007 the resort is no longer run by Secrets, it is the Excellence Punta Cana…………
I visited Secres Excellence-Punta Cana about two years ago and found the resort to have nice restaurants and a friendly staff of workers. We visited only one evening and had a wonderful meal at the Mexican restaurant on site. Secrets Excellence Punta Cana is located on a secluded part of Punta Cana’s coastline about 50 minutes from the airport.
The packages normally include complimentary transfers from the Punta Cana airport.
This adults only all-inclusive resort has several features that make it ideal for all inclusive honeymoons, caribbean weddings, and romantic getaways. The resort runs parallel to the beach, instead of just a small portion on the beach with the lobby a mile inland. All rooms are at least junior suites (roomy), and come with oversized jacuzzi tubs, stocked mini bars, and 24 hour room service. This resort caters to the American market, so English is more fluent. You’ll also find American brand products, and American TV channels.
Secrets Excellence Resort Punta Cana packages include accommodations, 24 hour food, 24 hour beverages, water sports, land sports, daily activities, nightly entertainment, tips, taxes, and even and even have your wedding in the Caribbean for free. This is the best resort in the Dominican Republic for having your honeymoon and/or wedding in the Caribbean.

•446 Suites
•7 Restaurants:
•Higuey (Breakfast Buffet)
•Maria del Alma (Mexican specialties)
•Palapa Texas Steaks, Burgers, and salads)
•Palapa Mediterranea (Grilled Fish, seafood)
•Quisqueya (International)
•Bella Italia (Italian)
•Madam Butterfly (Chinese and Japanese Cuisine)
•9 Bars
•2 Pools
•State of the Art Fitness Center
•24 Hour Room Service
•Adults Only, No Children
•Transfers from the Punta Cana airport are included (drive time is 50 to 60 minutes)
•Complimentary Weddings, restrictions apply
Honeymoon and Anniversary Couples receive:

Sorry, no casino here!
Welcome Letter
Plate of Tropical Fruits
1 Bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Wine
Use of embroidered bathrobes and slippers
Flower petals in the Jacuzzi upon arrival
Romantic dinner in any of our restaurants (based on availability/1 per stay)
Special turn down service
Champagne Breakfast in bed (Reservations must be made in advance with guest services)
Note: You will be required to present a wedding invitation or marriage certificate at check-in.

TIPS:
Sign up early for your romantic dinner and the horseback riding and the champagne breakfast in bed. It’s so fun. The dominican cowboys don’t speak Englais….so its very interesting. Beautiful country and beautiful beaches at sunset.

The moonlight horseback ride is a special memory and you’ll see about a million more stars than you’ve ever seen on very gentle and smart horses.

Don’t forget to take proof of marriage to the Dominican Republic.

Take advantage of the 24 hour room service.

Enjoy the Coco Locos, but beware, they’’ll make you crazy.

The Secrets Excellence Club is worth the extra money. Unless you 100% absolutely can’’t afford it, you must have the excellence treatment.

Drink all the bottled water you can. With the cool ocean breezes, and the intense sun, you can dehydrate easy.

Secrets Resorts have definitely raised the bar, when it comes to all inclusive resorts. Currently, the chain has one resort open with 6 more under construction. Secrets Capri is the only adults only all-inclusive resort that is a member of “Preferred Resorts and Hotels”.

Rediscover the Secrets of Love at Secrets Resorts.
If you need anything or want to discuss options for a honeymoon…..contact me at:
Michelle Sandy
Your Travel concierge of Naples
Michelle@YTCNaples.com
239 403-7703

itrip on Nov 28, 2010 Said:

theres a video and reviews of the resort at this link. http://redhotescapes.zoomshare.com/5.html

If you can there is a day trip/excursion to Saona island that is really beautiful. Not much to do at night but once you are down there it doesnt really matter. It does have a casino and is probably the best place in PC Its gorgeous once you read the reviews you will be happy. They also have a honeymoon package–rose petals in your room sparkling wine fruit plate breakfast in bed etc at no extra cost.