Photo: Aerial view of Dreams Playa Esmeralda (rendering)

Reservations are now live for Secrets Playa Esmeralda and Dreams Playa Esmeralda, the two newest all-inclusives opening in the D.R.

The brand new resorts are set to welcome guests starting this summer.

Playa Esmeralda’s many charms include Montaña Redonda and its famous swings, Los Haitises National Park, Samaná Bay and rich culture and wildlife.

Secrets Playa Esmeralda

The adults-only Secrets Playa Esmeralda offers 500 suites with private balconies or terraces and ocean, garden or pool views.

Dreams Playa Esmeralda main lobby (rendering)

Dona Altagracia at Secrets Playa Esmeralda (rendering)

No fewer than 10 dining options include French, Mediterranean, and authentic Dominican cuisine, plus casual beachside grills and cafés. There are also six bars, including a beachfront bar, a swim-up bar and a piano lounge.

Programming includes beachfront yoga and watersports, dance lessons and nightly themed parties.

There’s also Secrets Spa, with 12 treatment rooms offering massages, facials, a hydrotherapy circuit and a full-service salon.

Dreams Playa Esmeralda

Ideals for multigenerational travel, Dreams Playa Esmeralda also offers 500 suites, plus three swimming pools, an on-site waterpark and kid-focused programming.

Presidential Suite at Dreams Playa Esmeralda (rendering)

Balcony views at Dreams Playa Esmeralda (rendering)

Nine restaurants include gourmet Italian, Asian, and a Dominican specialty eatery. The resort’s seven different bars include a sports bar, theatre bar and swim-up pool bar.

In addition to the on-site waterpark, activities include beach volleyball, kayaking and dance classes.

The Explorer’s Club & Core Zone for Kids & Teens meanwhile offers supervised programs offering fun and age-appropriate activities for younger guests.

Luxurious amenities at Secrets Playa Esmeralda (rendering)

Junior Suite accommodation at Secrets Playa Esmeralda (rendering)

Source: Travelweek