Karisma Is Opening Two New All-Inclusive Hotels in Punta Cana

By: - August 11th, 2021
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A swim-up room at the new Azul resort in Cap Cana.

The Caribbean’s most popular travel destination is getting a pair of new resorts from Karisma. 

Karisma Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to open two new properties in the Dominican Republic: the new Azul Beach Resort Cap Cana and the new Azul Beach Resort Punta Cana.

Both resorts will open on Nov. 1, according to a statement from the company. 

The Azul Beach Resort Punta Cana is a rebranding of the former Sensatori Punta Cana. 

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A beachfront swim-up room.

“After sustaining such a long-standing presence in top Caribbean markets with beautiful destinations like Cancun and Jamaica, it is with the utmost pride that Karisma Hotels & Resorts announces the expansion and revamping of the portfolio’s highly-praised Azul Beach Resorts brand,” said Mario Mathieu, SVP of Business Development, Design and Construction, of Karisma Hotels & Resorts. “With the addition of Azul Beach Resort Cap Cana and Azul Beach Resort Punta Cana we will deliver a brand and product that places an emphasis on providing guests with that unique touch of comfort, variety, and relaxed refinement for couples, families, and groups alike.”

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The Cap Cana resort will be part of a broader experience, with access to the amenities at the adjacent Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana. 

That property is also slated to make its debut in November.

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A “villa” at the new Margaritaville in Cap Cana.

The 251-suite Azul Beach Resort Cap Cana will have a range of rooms, from family-swim-up suites to beachfront suites. 

The 252-suite Azul Beach Resort Punta Cana will also include an adults-only section with both honeymoon and swim-up suites, according to Karisma. 

For more, visit Karisma. 

— CJ

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Alexander Britell is the founder and editor-in-chief of Caribbean Journal and one of the top experts on Caribbean travel worldwide, with decades of on-the-ground travel to the region and comprehensive knowledge of the entire Caribbean Basin.
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