The fact that Amanera offers Hispaniola’s most refined stay is evident from a mile away. That’s the length of Playa Grande, the immaculate beach that fronts this Bali-inspired resort. The glass-and-teak main house highlights nature’s artistry, as do the 25 casitas and a two-bedroom clifftop villa; most accommodations feature personal pools facing the sands. Take a jungle trek, get a seaside massage, or sip Santo Libres at the beach club, then puff a hand-rolled Dominican puro in the cigar lounge. Rees Jones renovated the adjacent golf course, touted as “the Pebble Beach of the Caribbean.”

Insider tip: The resort offers ample adventures in the surrounding nature reserve, including canyoning and waterfall rappelling. Humpback whales migrate to nearby Samaná Bay between January and March.

Plus, enjoy the following amenities when you book with Dune Travel Group:

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability

Daily full Breakfast for two guests per bedroom, in restaurant

$100USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)

Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

Complimentary Wi-Fi