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Practical Information

Everything you need to know about your holiday: transport, payment types accepted, practical information about the Resort and the country.

CLUB MED PUNTA CANA
APT POSTAL 106 - HIGUEY Telephone: (1) 809 686 55 00
Fax: (1) 809 959 52 87

 
     
  Transportation  
  How to reach the Resort? Here is all the information you need to plan your journey.  
     
 
  • Land only access
    Optional Extra*
    For customers who have not bought the transport package.
    Airport/resort transfer by taxi
  • Punta Cana airport 1 mile from the Village The transfer takes 10 minutes.
  • Santa Domingo airport 124 miles from the Village The transfer takes 3 hours
  • La Romana airport 56 miles from the Village The transfer takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.*,
    Airport/Village transfer by rental car The car hire company represented at the Village is Rio Rent Car. Rio Rent Car has no offices at airports - it is possible to hire a car in the Village, but it must be returned in the Village.*
     
  • Club Med car park(s)
    Outdoor car park with 20 spaces.
    Access is free and booking is not required.
    The area is not monitored.
     
  • La Romana Airport
    Airport located at La Romana, 35 miles from the Village.
     
  • Punta Cana Airport
    Airport located at Bavaro Town, 4 miles from the Village.
    Flight time (indicative):
    Paris: 9 hrs
    New York: 3 hrs 30 mins
    Miami: 1 hr 50 mins
    Montreal: 4 hrs 15 mins
     
  • Santo Domingo Airport
    Airport located at Santo Domingo, 110 miles from the Village.
     
  • Land only access
    Optional Extra*

    For customers who have not bought the transport package.
    Airport/resort transfer by taxi
  • Punta Cana airport 1 mile from the Village The transfer takes 10 minutes.
  • Santa Domingo airport 124 miles from the Village The transfer takes 3 hours
  • La Romana airport 56 miles from the Village The transfer takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.*,
    Airport/Village transfer by rental car The car hire company represented at the Village is Rio Rent Car. Rio Rent Car has no offices at airports - it is possible to hire a car in the Village, but it must be returned in the Village.*
     
  • Travel Package
    Your Package includes: return flights and transfers to the Village.
     
  • Local transport
    Optional Extra*
    At the Village the following is available:
  • Car rental represented by Rio Rent Car - Rio Rent Car does not have offices at the airport, a vehicle can be hired in the resort, but it must be returned in the resort.
     
  • Local transport
    Optional Extra*
    At the Village the following is available:

    Car rental represented by Rio Rent Car - Rio Rent Car does not have offices at the airport, a vehicle can be hired in the resort, but it must be returned in the resort.
  • * At an additional charge
     
         
      How to prepare your trip  
      Passports, local currency, cash machines and other tips: make sure you know what to take with you.  
         
     
  • Travel Documents, Passports, Visas and Personal Identification
    Proof of citizenship, passports, visas, tourist cards, health recommendations, inoculations (where required) and compliance with customs regulations are the responsibility of the member. Club Med Sales, Inc., shall not be responsible if boarding or entry is denied or delayed or if cancellation charges are imposed or additional costs incurred as a result of the failure to provide required travel documents. All information should be confirmed directly with the appropriate government consulate or tourist office in advance of departure. If a birth certificate is being used, please make sure it is an original or certified copy with raised seal, and bring an additional government issued picture I.D. (such as a driver's license).
    New passport requirements: For travel outside the United States including Mexico and the Caribbean, a passport is now required. Please check www.travel.state.gov for complete travel information. Some countries may also require a Visa. Verify that your passport/visa has not expired (some countries will not allow you to enter on a passport that's due to expire in six months or less). Check with the Tourist Board to find out the requirements of the particular country you are visiting. You may check specific consular information for any country at www.travel.state.gov.

    Special requirements may apply in the event a minor is traveling with a guardian or only one parent, including, but not limited to, notarized parental permission.

    Please check www.travel.state.gov for complete travel information.
     
  • Methods of payment in the Village

    Currency : Dominican peso

    * Accepted credit cards (only for payments) :
    - American Express
    - Mastercard
    - Visa

    * Cash

    * Travellers' cheques accepted in : euros, US and Canadian dollars

    * Possible to exchange money at the reception

    * ATMs at the entrance of the Club.

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      Practical Information  
      Find out about the hotel services offered at your Club Med Resort and all the health precautions you should take into account.  
         
     
  • Hotel services

    When you arrive and/or leave, we offer the following facilities:

  • Luggage store
  • Courtesy area
  • Baby changing tables

    Changing table
    Club Med Boutique®*
    Courtesy area
    Internet
  • For your use: 3 Internet access points
  • Wi-Fi access*
    Laundry*
    Loan of beach towels
    Luggage room
    Meeting room(s)*
    Photographer*
  • * At an additional charge
     
         
      Country  
      Culture, traditions, local events: make the most of your holiday by finding out about the local life!  
         
     
  • Around the Village

    Historic towns nearby:

  • Bavaro, 20 km from the village
    Journey time (by taxi): 25 minutes
  • Higuey, 40 km from the village
    Journey time (by taxi): 45 minutes
  • La Romana, 90 km from the village
    Journey time (by taxi): 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • St Domingue, 200 km from the village
    Journey time (by taxi): 3 hours
     
  • Climate
    The "cool" season from December to the end of April is the best period. Temperatures are less warm, it rains less and the atmosphere is less humid. The evenings and the nights are cool. From May to October, there are heavy rains but they do not last long, it doesn't stop the sun from shining.

    Temperature of the sea :
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    The temperature of the sea is always pleasant, it seldom goes under 26°C (78,8 °F) during the "cool" season and 28-29 °C (82,4 °F - 84,2 °F) between July and October.
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