Look no farther than the Grand Oasis...For a truly grand Spring Break experience in Punta Cana, look no farther than the Grand Oasis Punta Cana. Set on a beautiful beach, most of this hotel’s 450 rooms offer views of the crystal-clear sea, while others have direct pool access. All rooms feature a terrace or balcony and come with king or queen beds, air conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, mini-bar, coffee maker, safety deposit box and more. With four restaurants (three à la carte and one main restaurant offering international cuisine buffets) plus snack bar, in-pool splash bar, beach garden café (with bar service on the beach), adults’ pool bar, theatre bar, sports bar/disco, and piano and cigar bars, you’re never far from food or drink at the Grand Oasis Punta Cana. A spa centre, well-equipped gym, water sports centre, casino, and parties on the beach with live performances help round out the many offerings of the Grand Oasis Punta Cana.
Punta Cana's most student friendly resort...The unparalleled white sands and crystal water of its beach, tall coconut trees and colorful landscapes, award this tropical resort the title of "jewel". All 504+ superior 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. The Grand Paradise Bávaro is Punta Cana's most student friendly resort making it the ideal choice for Grad Trip. Its location is only 35 minute-drive from the International Airport of Punta Cana and 90 minutes from La Romana International Airport.
Before Leaving CanadaEntry Requirements
Breakaway Tours would like to inform all 2008 passengers that THE
USE OF A VALID CANADIAN PASSPORT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL BREAKAWAY TOURS 2008 TRAVELERS.
Please ensure that you have your passport well in advance, as it may take up to three months to receive
For further information or 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.
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.
Arrival In 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.
Leaving the DominicanHotel 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 InformationStuff you need to know
Flying Time:
4 hours from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Halifax, Edmonton, and Vancouver
Airport: Punta Cana International (PUJ)
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.