Vacation on the Caribbean's Coconut Coast With Apple Vacations, a Dominican Republic Getaway Is Within Reach

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Aug. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Often referred to as The Coconut Coast, no resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is higher than the tallest palm tree. More than 90 spectacular resorts that range from comfortable and budget-friendly to luxurious and posh sit on endless miles of beaches stretching from Puerto Plata to La Romana.

To view the multimedia content associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/51242-apple-vacations-dominican-republic/

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110816/MM53309 )

There's a reason why the Dominican Republic is at the top of travel wish lists:

• Modern and luxurious resorts and spas
• Amazing golf courses designed by legends Pete Dye, P.B. Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent Jones, Gary Player, Tom Fazio and Nick Faldo
• Exceptional watersports like sport-fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving
• Enticing restaurants and vibrant nightlife
• Shopping, local handicrafts and art
• The spirit and charm of the Dominican culture
• And 40 miles of spectacular sugar white beaches

No one knows the Dominican Republic like Apple Vacations. A pioneer in the development of tourism to the D.R., Apple Vacations introduced American travelers to this colorful vacation paradise in the 1990's.  By 2007, Apple Vacations had delivered one million passengers to Punta Cana alone on USA3000, its flagship airline, and more than two million vacationers to the Dominican Republic overall.

Today, Apple Vacations is the world's largest vacation company to the Dominican Republic, operating 850 exclusive vacation flights annually from U.S. cities throughout the East, Midwest and Texas, in addition to nationwide scheduled airline service. In 2009, Apple Vacations was presented with the Dominican Republic's Tourism Award for its outstanding contributions to the development of tourism.

Favorite resort brands include:

Dreams Resorts and Spas

Dreams Resorts and Spas offer couples and families endless vacation fun in opulent surroundings.

IBEROSTAR Resorts

IBEROSTAR's all-inclusive resorts offer deluxe accommodations in the most breathtaking settings.

Grand Palladium Resorts

Magnificent beaches, spectacular pools, a wide variety of specialty restaurants and grand buffets, unlimited drinks, land and non-motorized watersports, endless entertainment and a friendly and professional staff.

SOURCE Apple Vacations