For those craving a sophisticated and tranquil retreat, Emotions by Hodelpa offers an exclusive adults-only experience in Juan Dolio and Puerto Plata. These serene spaces combine luxury and privacy, ...

The best way to get around Puerto Plata is by taxi. They're cheap – your average ride costs about 150 to 250 pesos ($3 to $5) – and drivers are willing to bargain to an even lower price.

Nicknamed the "Amber Coast" for its rich deposits of clear amber, Puerto Plata is the largest city on the north coast. The city has attracted countless visitors dating back to colonial times ...