WHERE THE GOOD TIMES ARE IN THE D.R.

The Dominican Republic is a great Spring Break destination; choosing to go to Puerto Plata with Breakaway Tours makes it that much better!

Your Package Includes:

• Roundtrip Airfare
• 7 Nights All-Inclusive Hotel Accommodations
• 24 Hour On-Site Specialized Destination Staff
• Medical Travel Insurance (High School Students Only)
• Hotel Taxes & Gratuities
• Airport/Hotel Ground Transportation
• Student/Staff Welcome Orientation
• Breakaway Tours Deals & Discounts Wristband
• Optional Daily Activities & Night Events * Exclusive to Breakaway Tours
• Best Possible Price Commitment
• Celebrity Hosts & DJs

This 24hr all Inclusive resort is located in the Playa Dorada complex; only 25 minutes from the International Airport of Puerto Plata and 15 minutes from Puerto Plata town (walking distance).  Grand Paradise Playa Dorada presents an attractive and wide offer characterized by a gorgeous beach front, the friendship of the staff and the best gastronomy of the area!

Activities

• Daily activities program, night show and entertainment
• Discotheque (all inclusive)
• Aerobics at the pool and at the beach
• Ping pong and table games
• Mini Golf
• 1 Swimming pool and 1 children pool
• Volleyball
• Jacuzzi

Non motorized water sports:

• Kayak
• Snorkeling
• Windsurfing
• Sailing boat

Bars

• Éxtasis Bar
• Beach Bar
• Swimm-up Bar
• Sinners Bar

Restaurants

• Edens (Snacks, BBQ / A la carte Grill)
• Michelangelo (A la carte Italian)
• Hiscus Restaurant (Buffet)
• Hibiscus Restaurant (Continental breakfast)
• - Wine served with dinner
• - Tea time:  16:00 to 17:00
• - Midnight snack:  24:00 to 1:00
• - Unlimited domestic drinks (alcoholics and non-alcoholics)

** Reservation required. Dress code may apply.  Main menu is included in A la carte restaurants.  Specialty dishes available at extra charge.



The Allegro Puerto Plata Hotel is located just 25 minutes from the International Airport Gregorio Luperon, and three miles from the tourist town of Puerto Plata. This gorgeous property had been extensively renovated in 2007 and re-designed as a family resort with a separate, exclusive area for couples and adults. Located in the recognized Playa Dorada complex, with a wonderful view of the Isabel de Torres Mountain, the Allegro Puerto Plata has 271 beautiful rooms, distributed in 73 villas. The hotel is also designed around the world-renowned Robert Trent Jones 18 hole Playa Dorada golf course.

The Allegro Puerto Plata resort, offers their clients a great variety of day/night activities and sports.  You will also find many wonderful dining options for dinner with a la carte restaurants of your choice.  After dinner, head over to the main bar area to enjoy the ambiance, dance in the disco SPICE or try your luck visiting the recently renovated American Casino the choice is yours



Ideal for fun and nature loving students on spring break, this sprawling resort of beachside villas is set on a 1.5 km private beach sheltered by a coral reef and surrounded by lush tropical vegetation with mangrove swamps and tropical gardens. All rooms come with 1 king or 2 double beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, full bathroom, hairdryer, satellite and cable TV, direct telephone, safe deposit (extra charge), mini-bar and balcony or terrace. With 941 rooms at the resort, the facilities, restaurants and bars are very extensive… ideal for fun- and nature-loving students on Spring Break. The Bahia Principe San Juan is located on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, 70 km from Puerto Plata airport.



Two fabulous resorts in one, the Paraiso del Sol/Camino del Sol is located on a wide expanse of golden beach close to the popular windsurfing and kite surfing area of Cabarete. Set among mature gardens, the resort is truly a tropical playground. You can lounge by one of two pools, laze on the beach, or join in a game of volleyball. Evenings, you can unwind at the disco, or sit back and enjoy nightly live entertainment on stage. The Paraiso del Sol is a smart, sensibly priced choice for those seeking a piece of paradise... making it ideal for students on Spring Break.



The essence of a true tropical beachfront resort experience, stretching along 2 km of golden sands at Cofresi Beach, the jewel of the Amber Coast, lays Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort - The essence of a true tropical beachfront resort experience. All rooms come with 1 king or 2 double beds, air conditioning, full bathroom, hairdryer, satellite and cable TV, direct telephone, safety deposit box, mini-fridge and balcony or terrace. Enjoy great dining at one of many restaurants, splash and frolic in its four pools, and end your day at its on-site disco. This resort is all you want in a vacation, from sunning and snorkeling to tennis or jogging, fantastic food, and exciting discos. This high-quality, low-rise Mediterranean-style resort is located just 10 minutes from downtown Puerto Plata.



This All-Inclusive resort located in Sosúa, 10 minutes from the Puerto Plata International Airport and 25 minutes from the Puerto Plata town, is Attractively built on a reef transformed into a natural sun deck.

The contagious Caribbean rhythm of our shows and the typical joy of our animation team will turn your vacation into an unforgettable adventure.  Our guests delight with staggering facilities in the All Inclusive regime, and all the services of Casa Marina Beach, the sister hotel.

Accommodations

• Offer two double beds,
• full bath
• air conditioning,
• cable TV,
• telephone,
• safety deposit box ($),
• terrace or balcony,
• with garden, pool or ocean view.

Entertainment/Activities

• 3 swimming pools and 2 children's pools
• 3 Jacuzzis
• Discotheque (free admission - drinks at extra charge)
• Daily activities program, night show and entertainment
• Aerobics at the pool and at the beach
• Amphitheatre
• Ping pong
• Billiard and table games
• Football
• Volleyball
• Scuba diving lesson and excursions ($)
• Bicycles
• Shuffleboard
• Boccia
• Football
• Motorized sports
• Banana boat
• Snorkeling
• Deep sea fishing
• Scuba diving excursions

Restaurants/Bars:
Bars

• Los Cocos Bar (Casa Marina Beach)
• El Batey Bar (Casa Marina Beach)
• Acantilado Bar (Casa Marina Reef)
• Sunset Bar (Casa Marina Reef)
• Mirador Bar (Casa Marina Reef)
• Areíto Bar (Casa Marina Reef)
• Sea Scape Bar (Cash Bar, Casa Marina Beach)
• Disco Calipso (Cash Bar, Casa Marina Beach)
• Marling Bar (Cash Bar, Casa Marina Beach)

Restaurants

• Sea Scape (A la carte Seafood, Casa Marina Beach)**
• El Jalapeño (A la carte Mexican, Casa Marina Reef)**
• Luiggi (A la carte Italian, Casa Marina Beach)**
• El Acantilado (Buffet, Casa Marina Reef)
• El Batey (Buffet, Casa Marina Beach)
• Wine served with dinner
• Tea time: 16:00 to 17:00
• Unlimited local drinks (alcoholics and non-alcoholics)

** Reservation required.  Dress code apply.  Main menu in A la carte restaurants included, specialty dishes at extra charge.

Nightlife
Lighthouse Lounge

Set atop the main building of Ocean World Casino and Park, the Lighthouse Lounge is the first of its kind in Puerto Plata. It boasts 360-degree floor to ceiling windows, allowing you the most breathtaking views of the island. A state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and excellent DJs make a night at the Lighthouse Lounge one to remember.


Club Mangu

With two locations in the Dominican Republic, Club Mangu has established itself as the #1 nightclub in Puerto Plata. With two rooms, two DJs, four bars and a state-of-the-art sound and light show, Mangu is definitely a nightclub you do not want to miss.


Hemingway’s

One of the most popular resto-bars in Puerto Plata, Hemingway’s serves up international dishes ranging from New York steaks and hamburgers to quesadillas and fresh seafood. Then, after 9 p.m., Hemingway’s transforms into a hot nightspot and rocks with karaoke, live music, merengue dancing, and all-out dance fests.

Under the Sun Activities and Excursions

Freestyle Catamaran

Treat yourself to a fabulous day on a fun catamaran adventure. Experience the island’s best snorkeling among a multitude of rainbow-colored tropical fish in crystal clear waters. Afterwards, relax to the sounds of the Caribbean and enjoy the wind in your hair, the sun on your back, and a “Freestyle” cocktail in your hand. This excursion brings you to paradise!


Bavaro Runners Jungle Safari

Be adventurous for a day and let Breakaway Tours show you the real Dominican Republic. This Jungle Safari takes you through some of the D.R.’s most spectacular scenery, where you will discover exotic tropical forests, rivers, mountains, secluded beaches and villages where time has stood still for hundreds of years! You will also experience the rural lifestyle of “the Dominican” and tour a local cheese factory, quaint villages, a sugar cane plantation, a rum factory and a cigar making plant.


Ocean World Adventure Park

Ocean World is the most advanced marine interaction park of its kind. Guests visiting Ocean World can interact with dolphins, sea lions, stingrays, sharks, exotic birds, and a rare tiger. Walk through rainforests, swim in caves, and see a one-of-a-kind tropical show.


Whitewater Rafting

Go whitewater rafting through the rapids of the Yague del Norte River, located in the center of the island. Are you brave enough to join your friends on this heart-pumping experience? It’s an exciting trip that’s sure to get your adrenaline flowing!


Shop Until You Drop

Hop aboard one of our complimentary shuttles to Sosua and Puerto Plata and get ready to bargain at one of the many plazas and flea markets that the D.R. has to offer. A Breakaway Tours Staff member will guide you to the best deals and show you how to bargain your way to great savings…
 
Breakaway Tours Puerto Plata Olympics

Every year, Breakaway Tours hosts a school-versus-school Olympics day on the beach with an opening ceremony you don’t want to miss. Tournaments include Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Sand Wars, and Beach Volleyball. The winning teams will receive bragging rights and VIP Treatment for the week.

Before Leaving Canada

Entry Requirements

Breakaway Tours would like to inform all passengers that THE USE OF A VALID PASSPORT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL BREAKAWAY TOURS TRAVELERS.

Please ensure that you have your passport well in advance, as it may take up to three months to receive.

For further information on or to obtain a passport application please visit http://www.ppt.gc.ca

Baggage

For baggage allowance, please visit the website of the airline you are flying with.

Airport Check-in

All Breakaway Tours passengers are required to present themselves at the airport counter of the airline indicated on your ticket a minimum of 3 hours prior to departure time.

Arriving in the Dominican

At the Airport

Once you have cleared customs and immigration, Breakaway Tours destination staff will greet you at the airport and assist you with the transfer to your hotel. Look for the Breakaway Tours logo!

At the Hotel

Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be directed to the Breakaway Tours hotel check-in information meeting. At this time you will be given the rules for the week, general hotel information, identification bracelets, and your room keys.

Damage Recovery Fee

Each passenger is required to pay a $40CAD cash Damage Recover Fee (DRF). The DRF has been implemented to replace the need for passengers to put down a damage deposit for hotel rooms and common areas of the hotel while on tour, as well as eliminating the need to collect common area damage fees from passengers at the end of their tour. The DRF does not cover any damage over the sum value of $250 or any damage caused through willing or malicious intent where the passenger/party intentionally damages resort property. If damage is deemed to be intentional, the individual or party in question will be charged the full cost of the damage. The DRF is non-refundable.

Leaving the Dominican

Hotel Check-out

Hotel check-out is at 11 a.m. the day of your departure, or 4 hours prior to your departure time if before 11 a.m. (For example, a 10:30 a.m. departure requires a 6:30 a.m. check-out; a 2 p.m. departure requires a 10 a.m. check-out.) All hotel guests sharing a room must present themselves as a group to the front desk to have their hotel bracelets removed. Guests will not be allowed to board the bus transfer to the airport without confirmation of their hotel check-out.

Airport Bus Transfer

A bus transfer to the airport will arrive at your hotel 3 1/2 hours prior to your departure time. If you miss the provided transfer you are responsible for your own transportation to the airport.

Airport Check-in

All Breakaway Tours passengers are required to present themselves at the airport counter of the airline indicated on your ticket a minimum of 3 hours prior to departure time.

Important Information

Flying Time

4 hours from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Halifax, Edmonton, and Vancouver

Airport

Puerto Plata La Union (POP)

Emergency

Most hotels provide 24-hour health care services with specialists and nurses. The best way to deal with an emergency is to ask your concierge for a doctor or dentist. Notify your destination staff of all emergencies, as they are there to assist you.

Language

Spanish is the official language of Dominican Republic. English is widely spoken and understood in most tourist areas.

Banking

Banking hours are normally between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weekdays only. Please check at your hotel for the nearest branch. Most banks have ATMs that allow you to withdraw funds from your Canadian account. Look for the Cirrus or Maestro logo on the back of your card.

Currency

The official currency is the Dominican Peso. Traveler’s cheques are honored by most hotels and stores. US dollars are both widely accepted and recommended.

Credit Cards

Credit cards such as Visa, American Express, and MasterCard are widely accepted.

Tipping

In the Dominican Republic, a 15% tip in restaurants and bars is the norm. It is also common to tip bellboys and maids. The better you tip, the better service you can expect to receive.

Water

Tap water is not recommended for drinking, but can be used to brush your teeth. Please drink bottled water. Water served in bars and restaurants is safe to drink.

Legal Drinking Age

The legal drinking age in the Dominican Republic is 18 years.

Population

Approximately 1 million.

Voltage

Standard 110 V – same as Canada

Time Zone

Dominican is on Central Standard Time year-round.

Public Transportation

Breakaway Tours does not recommend the use of public transportation in the Dominican Republic. Daily transportation to and from all organized day and nighttime events will be provided.

Car/Moped Rentals

Breakaway Tours strongly discourages renting vehicles of any kind! The risk of injury or death is extremely high and the language barrier may present problems when returning the vehicle.

Activities & Excursions

Optional excursions are a great way to enhance your Breakaway Tours package. Choose from a wide variety of activities and excursions available at your destination. For more information please consult your destination staff or your Breakaway Tours Savings Passport

Emergency Numbers

For emergency phone numbers, please contact your hotel operator or available destination staff.