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Located directly on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Bavaro Beach, the Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar of the Don Pablo Collection is a site for sore eyes. This adults-only paradise in Punta Cana is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle and any sort of discouraging winter weather patterns. Here, the sun beams down, refreshing waves crash into the shore of the illustrious sandy beach, and there's a general sense of contentment - the same kind you experience when your favourite song comes on the radio.

First and foremost, ACV privileges include unlimited a la carte dining, nightly turn down service, exclusive check in and late check out, 20% spa discount and bathrobes, and slippers and beach towels in your room. Rooms come with balconies or terraces so you can get a sense of the weather in the morning to plan the rest of your day (is it time for an off resort adventure? Or the perfect day to lay on the beach for hours?). But that's not all, the bathrooms contain hydro massage tubs - which are ideal for an evening soak.

Four restaurants and five bars round out the food and beverage category of the resort, with unlimited reservation allowance to the a la carte options (most resorts have a limit). There is an international buffet, and restaurants featuring gourmet fare, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. The main lake-like pool is the perfect place to wade or lounge by, and a Jacuzzi beckons to be sat in.

Off the resort, there is a whole new world to explore. Punta Cana's ever-changing terrain is there to be explored. Choose from tours through sandy beaches and banana plantains on personal dune buggies, to zip lining adventures over the canopies of the rainforest. You can even walk along the ocean floor at Punta Cana Seaquarium Adventure amidst coral reefs, sharks and tropical fish.

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