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Riu’s Big Renovation in Punta Cana

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - May 20, 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Riu is set to unveil its major transformation project in Punta Cana.

The Spanish hotel giant has announced plans to reopen its Riu Palace Punta Cana in July following a complete renovation.

The changes include an expanded main building with new rooms, a gym, a sauna and a spa; a new Spanish restaurant, a new patisserie; a new RiuLand children’s entertainment program; three new pools and an enlarged children’s pool with waterslides.

Guests at the Riu Palace Punta Cana will also have access to the nearby Splash Water World aquatic complex.

— CJ

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