Hard Rock Punta Cana It’s been around so long and been solid for so long that it is almost easy to forget about this Punta Cana institution. It’s also easy to forget just how diverse this resort is, with an equally solid offering whether you’re there with a significant other or you’re bringing the kids with you. The dining is vast and excellent: 11 specialty restaurants (we particularly love the hibachi spot), the Rockaway Bay water park is one of the Dominican Republic’s best; and this is also a great golf resort, thanks to the on-site Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole, 7,253-yard championship Hard Rock Golf Club at Cana Bay, with all-inclusive rounds and, even more importantly, an all-inclusive 19th hole. 

There really is something for everyone, including a top-level casino, a great nightclub and a broad wellness destination anchored by the Rock Spa. That’s without mentioning the unrivaled lineup of top-level artists coming to perform at the resort all year round.