VIDEO: Checking In at Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana

By: - April 26th, 2016

Punta Cana, the Caribbean’s tourism capital, is home to so many great resorts.But how do you choose?

That’s why we’re here to help, with Caribbean Journal’s new Checking In feature, which takes you on a virtual tour of hotels around the region.

We begin with the Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana, a must-visit all-inclusive with 465 suites.

Here’s what it’s like to check in at the Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana.

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