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Zoetry Agua Punta Cana

Zoetry Agua, Punta Cana, one hour from the International Airport, is a dream all-inclusive resort located on the palm-fringed north-eastern “coconut coast” of the Dominican Republic. Designer Oscar de la Renta and JulioIglesias have homes here and Donald Trump is a frequent visitor, keeping a keen eye his $2 billion dollar project. Other celebrity visitors include Jennifer Lopez, Tom Cruise, Brangelina and Hillary and Bill Clinton. AM Resorts, the owners, named Zoetry, a Preferred Boutique resort, from the Greek word “Zoe” meaning life and “poetry”, “artful creation”.

Accomodation


Check into one of 51- thatched 2 or 3 bedroom villas in lush secluded garden settings. They feature natural stone accents with hardwood floors some have views of the rolling surf, some have their own pools. Bulgari products, fine linens, perfumed candles, cotton robes, slippers and a complimentary relaxing massage on arrival are a great introduction to Zoetry. You'll also get a beach tote, bottles of champagne and rum, laundry service (free) and superb round-the-clock maid service. No charge is made for international telephone calls and there's 24-hour in- suite dining and concierge service included. A comprehensive daily programme of activities, includes Spanish lessons, cigar making and cookery classes.

Restaurants


Locally grown organic food is served in three à la carte restaurants: All dishes are calorie and fat counted, a great idea. As well as excellent world wines, there are low-calorie “drinks of the day” with the beneficial properties explained in the daily “Sundial” programme of events. Private dining can be arranged on the beach or in the gardens.

Amaya showcases a fusion of Dominican flavours and International cuisine


Indigo bistro and Sea-Side bar serves grills and seafood, sometimes there are beach barbecues. And Maroon for European inspired world fusion dishes with a fine international wine cellar. Don't expect Michelin star cuisine, think more along the lines of what Dominican chefs think is European cuisine, not always a success.

Boutiques


There are several boutiques and a businesscentre in a quiet crescent shaped courtyard, stocked with designer clothes, postcards, gifts, cigars. The coffee shop (part of the all- inclusive package) serves delicious fresh baked goodies, fruit plates and healthy sandwhiches for between meal snacks as well as excellent locally grown coffee. The round lobby bar, a buzzing meeting place for guests, especially at tea-time, serves all kinds of beverages, cocktails and cookies as well as “tea-of-the-day”, say, cinnamon, date, ginger, as well as freshly cut herbs and plant infusions.

Yarari Spa & Wellness Centre


Sumptuous massages such as “Neuro-Aroma” inspired by Siam and India. The techniques performed in this floral massage combine oriental wisdom offering a complete head-to-toe massage using the therapist's expert hands and floral sachets filled with a blend of seeds and flowers. There's Couples massage and a large indoor pool with hydrotherapy circuit, two individual treatment rooms and one couples treatment room has a private plunge pool. Finnish and steam sauna and a variety of indigenous body treatments, personalised to skin types, use local fruit and flora. The Beauty Salon, features NaturaBissé products, offers manicures, yogurt and honey pedicures, facials, make-up and hair styling.
For the more active, the Fitness Centre has state-of-the-art cardio and fitness equipment. The tennis court will provide raquets, partners and daily lessons. Beach, land and water activities include Infinity pool with streams, fountains and aqua-aerobics lessons. There are facilities for windsurfing, kayaking, yoga. Bring our your inner Hemingway with scuba diving, fishing and on the nearby championship golf course.

Additional Facilities and Services include


A menu of wedding packages, tie the knot under a gazebo, the hotel will plan your event or renewal of vows. There's horse-riding on the beach: conference facilities: money exchange: cultural and ecological tours.


Janvier 2011
By Margaret KEMP

All inclusive prices and reservations
7 nights Junior Suite throughout March 1939€ per person.
7 nights Suite Agua 2064€ per person includes Free Wedding Package

A few facts:
On 5th December, 1492 Admiral Christopher Columbus discovered Dominica. To-day the Republic celebrates Independence Day on February 27th each year. Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of La Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti, and is the second largest country in the Caribbean, bordered on the north by the Atlantic Ocean and on the South side by the Caribbean Sea. Spanish is the official language, and it helps to have a phrase book with you.


Air France fly daily (except Tuesday) from Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport
Depart: 13:50 Arrive Punta Cana International 18:05.
Prices from 850-3495€

For Private Airport Transfers:
www.amstardmc.com 

UK Travel Agents:
www.kenwoodtravel.co.uk

Zoetry Agua
Playa de Uvero Provincia La Altagracia,
Republica Dominicanna
T: + 44 809 468 0000
www.zoetryresorts.com