Save up to 45% on these all-inclusive resorts!

This was a shocker. According to The National Travel and Tourism Office, the top five countries visited by U.S. travelers in 2017 were (in addition to Mexico and Canada):

1. United Kingdom (3.8 million)
2. Dominican Republic (2.7 million)
3.  France (2.6 million)
4. Italy (2.3 million)
5. Germany (2.2 million)

The shock was to see the Dominican Republic in the line-up! But those who have visited the DR already know that it’s the ultimate tropical destination with nearly 1,000 miles of coastline and 250 miles of the world’s top beaches.

Just 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport, you’ll find Cap Cana, a private retreat inside Punta Cana. This new gated community is made up of 30,000 acres of flawless beaches and oceanfront roads. This ecologically-friendly community is home to three miles of spectacular white sand beaches, a protected harbor marina, an award-winning golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and the soon-to-open Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana, an all-inclusive adults-only resort.

Save 45% on stays during the Spring Splash Sale that runs through June 20 for stays from November 1 (opening day) through May 9 (blackout dates may apply).

Double occupancy room rates are:

• $428 November 1-December 22
• $450 April 17-May 9
• $582 January
• $639 February-April 16

You name it — it’s all included:

• All oceanview suites with private terraces (swim-up suites more pricey), double jetted tubs, robes, slippers
• Infinity pools + a water park with slides and a lazy river
• Beach butlers
• Unlimited dining and oceanfront dining
• Endless drinks (premium top-shelf wines & liquors)
• 6 restaurants
• 5 bars & lounges
• 24-hour room service and in-suite dining
• Poolside or oceanfront beach cabanas
• Free Wi-Fi
• Sky gym
• Minibar stocked daily with water, sodas, and beers
• Non-Motorized watersports
• Scuba school
• Water volleyball
• Aqua gym class
• Cooking demos
• Live entertainment

Want to travel to the DR with the family? Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana is the other half of the new Hyatt complex for all ages.

Here’s another adults-only — or — family-friendly resort offer. The dual all-inclusive family or adults-only Hilton La Romana also goes beyond the all-inclusive experience, where nearly everything is included. Enjoy reservation-free dining, Kids Club, Teens Club, international and domestic top-shelf spirits, 24-hour room and concierge services, endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment, an adults-only nightclub, theme parties, pool and beach service and more.

The resort is located on DR’s southeast coast on a pristine eco-friendly beach surrounded by lush tropical jungle and is about 45 minutes from the Punta Cana airport.

During the Spring Savings Event (runs through June 20), save 43% on stays now through December 20. Per night double room rates from $235 December 1 to 22; from $380 January to April 11 and from $300 April 12 to June 30.

Delta Air Lines offers nonstop 3.5 hour flights from Atlanta to Punta Cana (PUJ). Rates start from $490 round-trip.

LATAM offers non-stop flight service (2.5 hours) from Miami at round-trip rates from $297.