Careful at the Riu properties. They are beautiful and food is good. Entertainment-not so much! When i go to the Caribbean I don’t go for rehashed Country Western or Elvis stage shows. I want to hear Reggae or see Caribbean dance! This was disappointing at the Riu properties in Jamaica.
I've been a fan of Coolist for a while, first discovering him when planning a Vegas trip. Always informative and very well made and delineated. Love these videos!
Please do a video categorizing the most suitable Punta Cana all inclusive for every type of traveler. For example, which is the best for couples, best for party people, best for people who want a quieter vacation, best for singles, best for those over 30 years old, best for solo travelers, for families with kids etc.
We are at Excellence Punta Cana right now and I agree, it’s fabulous! Beautiful beach, great breeze to keep you cool, wonderful staff, sooo tropical and relaxing.
Lo más grande James! I started seeing your videos because i'm traveling to Punta Cana next month, but ive become adicted to them, you're very interesting to listen to! Saludos desde Chile
Really love this video. Often when you ask people for recommendations they can only compare what they knew. You are the only one to actually go to all these resorts over the same period and compare apples to apples. It really helps us with our search. I love quiet resorts but I still found a lot of value in your reviews. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing! Headed to Royalton Bavaro next week for the second time. After seeing your videos I’m looking forward to trying out Excellence with my hubby for our first child free vacay when we can.
Thanks for taking the time to do these rankings. I've been watching reviews just to help decide the best resort to add value to a great vacation. Thanks much. Looking forward to other reviews. Keep it up.
Hey James club med miches playa Esmeralda is going to blow you away this resort is spectacular also three brand new resort are opening soon in the area secrets playa Esmeralda / dreams playa Esmeralda & zemi miches playa Esmeralda all 5 stars resort!
You are right on time! I just recvd some hotel comparisons from my travel agent and several on your list was there. No Royalton, Majestic Elegance but YES to Excellence El Carmen-adults only. Thx to you I watched both of your review vids. Lastly, I'm a foody so are you, it's very important nx to accommodations and service👏🏽🥳
@@davegriffith6409 I loved the property, the service , the room , the pools, entertainment in the outside lobby however wasn't thrilled with the food. I think Excellence definitely has a step up on the food category
@Juanita R great experience. Food was severly lacking at the Lobster House, Asian & breakfast buffet. The food was great at steak house & Indian restaurant and room service for breakfast. Room, spa, bars, pools, and beach were amazing. Service was professional & friendly. I have never upgraded to Club and can't advise you, but I don't feel I am missing anything and never treated differently .
James great work as always!! Your review got me to go to Majestic Elegance and our group of 7 is going back. The first time we have ever gone back to the same resort property but it is really worth it. Excellence and Chic are now on our list but we are steering clear of the whole Cap Cana. For what they are charging I want quality that is above "excellence".
I stayed at the Riu Republica in 2019 which was 2 years after they had opened, and I paid $150 Canadian per night, and I’d honestly have to agree with you. It is a great hotel, with INSANE value, amazing drinks, respectable food (LOTS of choices… close to 10 restaurant if my memory serves me), the service was outstanding and they made you feel at home! Also I’ve stayed at many all inclusive resorts, and the republics it by far has the best beach Ive ever been to. Also they give you 4 bottles in your room that you can help yourself too. The mini bar, and liquor bottles are restocked every two days, but if you call down to the lobby they will stick it daily btw! I can’t recommend it enough!
We're heading to Majestic Elegance in February, glad to see it popped up on here. Between last trip and this one, I've spent about 80hrs in research on blogs and websites like trip advisor combing through reviews and photos, the majestic resorts seem to consistently please everyone. This will be my second time there and I had next to zero complaints about Elegance. Property was beautiful, the staff was amazing, and the food was actually really good. My only complaint was the room AC. It kicks off periodically, purposely to cycle, even at night. It never got hot but it also had a hard time keeping up with the humidity so things were a bit damp. Aside from that, it was a great stay. Good enough to go back again.
@@MrFatperson it was very nice. Very relaxing stay. The room was clean as usual, food was pretty good, especially the Palapa by the water, service was impeccable, and the drinks were strong. The "night club" is kinda lame, it's basically just a big room with a DJ booth and a bar, but I went with a friend and met a few new ones, so we made it fun. The beach is the same beach as the mirage and the colonial, so I'm sure you already know it. I also spent about 6hrs at the spa one day, I was very relaxed after. I plan on going back again this year, was going to be going again next week but I'm holding off since we were looking to move and the perfect home popped up. Not sure buying a big house and going on a Caribbean vacation in the same month is a smart idea lol. I'd recommend for sure
Greetings Mr James …you’ve certainly done a great job in Punta Cana . Feel like you’ve been there so long they should make you head of their Tourism Board lol . They definitely have some great resort choices . Loved all the videos. Excellent work sir 😎😎😎
Thanks for all the reviews! Heading to Majestic Mirage next week. Will be interesting to see how it is during the high season of January (I hear the seaweeds is gone in the winter...we will see)
Very happy to see Azul/Margaritaville made your top 4, especially knowing how much the beach brings down its ranking. Rumor has it that they are combining Azul and Margaritaville into a single resort in Cap Cana very soon. I think that makes sense, since they overlap so much now anyway. Thanks again, James...these videos are fantastic! Not sure where you are getting the stamina to endure the length of these stays, but keep them coming!
You nailed it! Excellence P.C. is a terrific resort. We have been to many resorts in the Dominican and continue to return to Excellence. We have two bookings this winter coming up, Dec with my elderly mother-in-law and in March for a couples get away. This resort is so accessible, even a boardwalk along the beach, I know that mum will really love it! It is a beautiful upscale resort that really lives up to it's name! Thanks for your great video🙂
I know your comment is a year old, but was wondering if you have stayed at Excellence Playa Mujeres and how would you compare to the property in Punta Cana? Thanks!
I just watched this today, and made me changed my mind with the resort I booked (Melia Punta Cana) Will definitely cancel and switch to Excellence or Riu Republica. Thanks.
I fallowed your recommendation about Riu Republica, me and my partner weren’t disappointed, yes the place is not fancy but the parties are wonderful, The crowd is great and again we had so much fun partying day and night, the music is amazing the vibe is fantastic. Thank you for your recommendation, I can’t wait to go back to Riu Republica.
Thank you for this as an agent this will help me with finding the perfect fit for my clients. I've stayed at riu republica and I agree it's amazing and low cost
Thank you video, I always find your video very informative. Keep up the great work. It would be nice if you have the ranking in the description as well. I have teens and some of your ranking a mixed in with adult only resort. Nonetheless, great video.
Thanks for the video. Trying to decide between vegas(for the second year in a row) or punta cana for my annual vacation. Leaning towards excellence. Looking hella good rn👍🏾
I noticed you tend to rate party hotels higher. For me, party hotel = hell. What would be your top 3 picks of quiet adults only all inclusive in punta cana?
Thank you James! I started watching your videos during your first Punta Cana stay because I went to DR in March. Now, I can't stop... Lol. I need to know everything... You know, for the next trip... 😁.
@@Coolist Just stayed at Iberostar Grand. Food at the restaurants blew away any other I've had at other resort chains while the buffets were average/bit above average at best.
As a travel agent, your videos are helpful for me! I cannot visit every resort!! However, do you ever think if you were with someone your experience would be different? I book for lots of couples and families. We go to relax and be together…but the way you break it down is great. Thank you!!
Yes!!! Excellence El Carmen is my favorite as well. I've stated at 4 different resorts. I'm taking my daughter to Nickelodeon Resort next year. We had the Excellence Club private pool and it was wonderful.
Very good informative video ,however you should had add the titles of all the hotels on this video , it's not hard to do and it way easier for the viewer! Thanks
hey! we are a young couple trying to decide between hyatt zilara, excellence el carmen and secrets royal beach - food and entertainment wise what would you recommend?
Wait until you stay in Sanctuary Cap Cana - get a room in the bottom floor of the castle 1. DJ and Swim up bar at the main pool 2. Best food I’ve had in any resort 3. You get a butler who takes care of everything you need, you can even text them 4. The decor is great, makes you feel like a king 5. Drinks are fantastic The worse thing about it is the beach, probably the worse beach in any hotel, but I didn’t even care lol
Hei James. First of all thank you for all that you do to keep us informed about the places that you travel to. You are the best and you work helps a lot. I know that you didn’t stay at the majestic colonial and I was wondering if you have any thoughts about that place? Keep the good work, nobody out there comes close to you. God bless you always.
did excellence have a fun atmosphere in their pool area during the day? im torn between riu and excellence even though excellence is luxury which we do enjoy good food and service we want to have more of a party vibe than the last couple we’ve been to
Thanks! Love the videos & keep them coming!
Thanks Jason - appreciate it 🤝
Thanks for such AMAZING WORK. I love watching your videos even if I'm not traveling. I also won't travel without watching your video first.
Can't wait for the Cap Cana hotels...thx for the content.
minutes in and subbed, love you smacking them down when they are not good. cant stand fluff reviews
Excellent review ! Stayed at Riu Republica a few weeks ago because of your review, I had the time of my life! Thanks again for the great reviews!
Careful at the Riu properties. They are beautiful and food is good. Entertainment-not so much! When i go to the Caribbean I don’t go for rehashed Country Western or Elvis stage shows. I want to hear Reggae or see Caribbean dance! This was disappointing at the Riu properties in Jamaica.
@@marilynpenn83 Why would you tell him to be careful? He literally said he went and had the time of his life.
I've been a fan of Coolist for a while, first discovering him when planning a Vegas trip. Always informative and very well made and delineated. Love these videos!
James - your still photos are off the chart, you have the BEST smile!!!
Please do a video categorizing the most suitable Punta Cana all inclusive for every type of traveler. For example, which is the best for couples, best for party people, best for people who want a quieter vacation, best for singles, best for those over 30 years old, best for solo travelers, for families with kids etc.
You could also watch videos from other RUclipsrs that more closely align with what you are looking for 🤷♂️
@@dons8764 My comment is 1 year old. Why do you care?
@@rl6282 ah. Shame on me for not finding this channel sooner and not following your comments in real time. Best of luck!
Love the content! Please do the Cap Cana Resorts!
We are at Excellence Punta Cana right now and I agree, it’s fabulous! Beautiful beach, great breeze to keep you cool, wonderful staff, sooo tropical and relaxing.
Lo más grande James!
I started seeing your videos because i'm traveling to Punta Cana next month, but ive become adicted to them, you're very interesting to listen to!
Saludos desde Chile
Wonderful video!! Thank you
Really love this video. Often when you ask people for recommendations they can only compare what they knew. You are the only one to actually go to all these resorts over the same period and compare apples to apples. It really helps us with our search. I love quiet resorts but I still found a lot of value in your reviews. Thanks!
I hope you do Sanctuary and Secrets in Cap Cana! Those free coco locos may have convinced me to do Excellence though 😄
Love these videos.
Thanks for running yourself ragged so we can see what these places are like.
I picked Royalton CHIC for my next vacation just off personal taste, but seeing it make top 3 on your list makes me more excited to go
How did it go?
Glad to see Majestic Elegance get some love. Love the videos - please do Cabo next!
I watch you channel to help me decide on all of my vacations. Can I ask how did you even get into doing this... and how can I do it!! 😉😁
Thanks for sharing! Headed to Royalton Bavaro next week for the second time. After seeing your videos I’m looking forward to trying out Excellence with my hubby for our first child free vacay when we can.
How was it?
How was your vacation? Thinking about going in July
@@dennislittle1276 loved it! Was a very different vacay this time around with a toddler but still wonderful.
Thanks!
Your reviews are straightforward and clear. Well done
I was patiently waiting for you to stay at the Hyatt and Secrets cap cana, hope to get those reviews soon. Love your reviews
Great job! I promise you I've watched every video.
Well be at Excellence in 30sum days! Can't wait!
Great video content, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for taking the time to do these rankings. I've been watching reviews just to help decide the best resort to add value to a great vacation. Thanks much. Looking forward to other reviews. Keep it up.
Do you have a best swimup room in Punta Cana series? That would be sweet! Thanks for all the great work here 👏
Hey James club med miches playa Esmeralda is going to blow you away this resort is spectacular also three brand new resort are opening soon in the area secrets playa Esmeralda / dreams playa Esmeralda & zemi miches playa Esmeralda all 5 stars resort!
I love your perspective! Keep bringing us the content that matters!
Hands down best review ever and what I was looking for! Thanks, sub'd!
Awesome Recap!! Thanks for all the insights !!
Thank you for your help. Seems to be an honest review. It helped me with the decision
Awesome. Where to next James? Cheers.
Love your video! Super informative
You are right on time! I just recvd some hotel comparisons from my travel agent and several on your list was there. No Royalton, Majestic Elegance but YES to Excellence El Carmen-adults only. Thx to you I watched both of your review vids. Lastly, I'm a foody so are you, it's very important nx to accommodations and service👏🏽🥳
I have been to Majestic Elegance, Secrets Cap Cana and now Excellence El Carmen in August. love your videos !!
how you rate Secrets Cap Cana I’m a big Secrets guy ?
@@davegriffith6409 I loved the property, the service , the room , the pools, entertainment in the outside lobby however wasn't thrilled with the food. I think Excellence definitely has a step up on the food category
@@nikkib6604 thanks for the info
How did you like El Carmen? Considering it for my birthday next month. Is excellence club necessary? Many thanks
@Juanita R great experience. Food was severly lacking at the Lobster House, Asian & breakfast buffet.
The food was great at steak house & Indian restaurant and room service for breakfast. Room, spa, bars, pools, and beach were amazing. Service was professional & friendly.
I have never upgraded to Club and can't advise you, but I don't feel I am missing anything and never treated differently .
You are Definitely sales person! 😃 Amazing review with Great points that everyone is looking for! Thank you James! 💙💛
I'm so happy that Excellence Punta Cana came in at No1 as we're be there early November.
2 amazing wks, we can't wait. 🍹
James great work as always!! Your review got me to go to Majestic Elegance and our group of 7 is going back. The first time we have ever gone back to the same resort property but it is really worth it. Excellence and Chic are now on our list but we are steering clear of the whole Cap Cana. For what they are charging I want quality that is above "excellence".
I stayed at the Riu Republica in 2019 which was 2 years after they had opened, and I paid $150 Canadian per night, and I’d honestly have to agree with you. It is a great hotel, with INSANE value, amazing drinks, respectable food (LOTS of choices… close to 10 restaurant if my memory serves me), the service was outstanding and they made you feel at home!
Also I’ve stayed at many all inclusive resorts, and the republics it by far has the best beach Ive ever been to.
Also they give you 4 bottles in your room that you can help yourself too. The mini bar, and liquor bottles are restocked every two days, but if you call down to the lobby they will stick it daily btw!
I can’t recommend it enough!
That resort SUCKS . Food taste like shit . Rooms super far away. Def a shitty resort
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I'm a new viewer to your channel. Great reviews! Scott
Instant subscriber!!!! This was so helpful
I’ve been to Royalton Chic and totally agree, all the Excellence Resorts are top tier and great info
Thanks for your review on the Excellence Resort me and my wife will be there for our 30th Anniversary in July 2022.
Thanks so much. Just booked rayalton bravo! Great videa
Thank you. I want to travel to DR and i find your video very helpful.
This is dope. Thanks, I like the Riu brand.
I went to Riu república with my fiance this month after watching your reviews. I couldn't thank you enough 🙏🙏
We're heading to Majestic Elegance in February, glad to see it popped up on here. Between last trip and this one, I've spent about 80hrs in research on blogs and websites like trip advisor combing through reviews and photos, the majestic resorts seem to consistently please everyone. This will be my second time there and I had next to zero complaints about Elegance. Property was beautiful, the staff was amazing, and the food was actually really good. My only complaint was the room AC. It kicks off periodically, purposely to cycle, even at night. It never got hot but it also had a hard time keeping up with the humidity so things were a bit damp. Aside from that, it was a great stay. Good enough to go back again.
How was it? I was pretty underwhelmed by the Majestic Mirage.
@@MrFatperson it was very nice. Very relaxing stay. The room was clean as usual, food was pretty good, especially the Palapa by the water, service was impeccable, and the drinks were strong. The "night club" is kinda lame, it's basically just a big room with a DJ booth and a bar, but I went with a friend and met a few new ones, so we made it fun. The beach is the same beach as the mirage and the colonial, so I'm sure you already know it. I also spent about 6hrs at the spa one day, I was very relaxed after. I plan on going back again this year, was going to be going again next week but I'm holding off since we were looking to move and the perfect home popped up. Not sure buying a big house and going on a Caribbean vacation in the same month is a smart idea lol. I'd recommend for sure
Just booked same room as you in excellence. Really happy to hear this.
Greetings Mr James …you’ve certainly done a great job in Punta Cana . Feel like you’ve been there so long they should make you head of their Tourism Board lol . They definitely have some great resort choices . Loved all the videos. Excellent work sir 😎😎😎
Thanks for all the reviews! Heading to Majestic Mirage next week. Will be interesting to see how it is during the high season of January (I hear the seaweeds is gone in the winter...we will see)
Nice video! Very Helpful
Love your videos. I would love to see you rate Lopesan Costa Bavaro. All the travel agents are raving about it. And Dreams onyx and Macao.
Lopesan will happen on my next PC trip
Mr. punta cana himself 🙌
I’m excited going 1st wk of June to celebrate my born day! Nice wrk with the vids Keep it up bro
Come celebrate your born day at my nightclub in punta cana Uvero alto behind Breathless hotel and Dreams punta cana hotel great staff great music
Very happy to see Azul/Margaritaville made your top 4, especially knowing how much the beach brings down its ranking. Rumor has it that they are combining Azul and Margaritaville into a single resort in Cap Cana very soon. I think that makes sense, since they overlap so much now anyway.
Thanks again, James...these videos are fantastic! Not sure where you are getting the stamina to endure the length of these stays, but keep them coming!
You nailed it! Excellence P.C. is a terrific resort. We have been to many resorts in the Dominican and continue to return to Excellence. We have two bookings this winter coming up, Dec with my elderly mother-in-law and in March for a couples get away. This resort is so accessible, even a boardwalk along the beach, I know that mum will really love it! It is a beautiful upscale resort that really lives up to it's name! Thanks for your great video🙂
I know your comment is a year old, but was wondering if you have stayed at Excellence Playa Mujeres and how would you compare to the property in Punta Cana? Thanks!
how do you rank the Paradisus Grand Cana. I have not seen any reviews of the Malia branded resorts.
I just watched this today, and made me changed my mind with the resort I booked (Melia Punta Cana) Will definitely cancel and switch to Excellence or Riu Republica. Thanks.
Good videos bro. Living your best life!
I fallowed your recommendation about Riu Republica, me and my partner weren’t disappointed, yes the place is not fancy but the parties are wonderful,
The crowd is great and again we had so much fun partying day and night, the music is amazing the vibe is fantastic.
Thank you for your recommendation, I can’t wait to go back to Riu Republica.
Thank you for this as an agent this will help me with finding the perfect fit for my clients. I've stayed at riu republica and I agree it's amazing and low cost
Thank you video, I always find your video very informative. Keep up the great work. It would be nice if you have the ranking in the description as well. I have teens and some of your ranking a mixed in with adult only resort. Nonetheless, great video.
Thanks for the video. Trying to decide between vegas(for the second year in a row) or punta cana for my annual vacation. Leaning towards excellence. Looking hella good rn👍🏾
So funny- I've been to every of those except Republica. I will book this place...
I am at Secrets Cap Cana now. Not a bad meal yet. Nice room and everyone is so nice
I stayed at dreams palm beach august 2022 and it was amazing. Staff was so helpful it was so clean and food was very well cooked and tasted lovely
So glad I booked excellence before even seeing this video
These reviews are pure gold. I buy travel guides that do not have this level of drill down.
Thanks for the information.
Great in-depth review 👍🏾
I love you James! Thank you for saving me and husband as well as my friends thousands of dollars!!
Thanks for the advice. Now what about Excellence Punta Cana vs Excellence El Carmen?
exceptional list/rundown.
I noticed you tend to rate party hotels higher. For me, party hotel = hell. What would be your top 3 picks of quiet adults only all inclusive in punta cana?
im with you. don't know how he can rate RUI REPUBLICA number 2. just seeing all those people is a no for me. that''s why Hyatt ziva is number 1for me.
@@AlexMorales-bj8jc is riu republica younger party crowd?
100000% agree with you.
@@Mitchbrazy22 yes
@@moongawddess8161 how is Cancun rivirea maya?
Do you have recommendations for getting from 1 property to another? Staying at Royalton chic then excellence for the honeymoon
I stayed at Excellence el Carmen and really enjoyed my stay.
Thank you James! I started watching your videos during your first Punta Cana stay because I went to DR in March. Now, I can't stop... Lol. I need to know everything... You know, for the next trip... 😁.
Awesome Review!!!!! Will you be visiting the new Finest Punta Cana by the Excellence Group?
Lopesan, serenade, sanctuary, Live aqua, didn’t you forget quite a few that are so much better than Royalton, nick, or RIU. 😮
Great info! Thanks... What do you think of Iberostar Hotel?
I think I'm going to do one on my next trip 💯
@@Coolist I'm curious about the Airbnb in Punta Cana and how they compare to resorts...food for thoughts
@@Coolist Just stayed at Iberostar Grand. Food at the restaurants blew away any other I've had at other resort chains while the buffets were average/bit above average at best.
As a travel agent, your videos are helpful for me! I cannot visit every resort!! However, do you ever think if you were with someone your experience would be different? I book for lots of couples and families. We go to relax and be together…but the way you break it down is great. Thank you!!
Hello, you’ve had any comments regarding TRS?
Did you go to Secrets Cap Cana?
Have you ever visited Grand bavaro princess platinum suites since it’s renovations? Interested din seeing that place now.
Yes!!! Excellence El Carmen is my favorite as well. I've stated at 4 different resorts. I'm taking my daughter to Nickelodeon Resort next year.
We had the Excellence Club private pool and it was wonderful.
Can you bring kids there ? Or is it adults only ?
thank you for your great advices
Great video! Straight forward and to the point!
What about the Live Aqua Beach Resort? Is that good?? Any good or bad review? Just planning my trip…cheers from Brazil!
Very good informative video ,however you should had add the titles of all the hotels on this video , it's not hard to do and it way easier for the viewer! Thanks
hey! we are a young couple trying to decide between hyatt zilara, excellence el carmen and secrets royal beach - food and entertainment wise what would you recommend?
good review
Would love to see an Excellence and Excellence El Carmen comparison
This is exactly what I want to. I've read several but I really appreciate how he does his. Very thorough and honest.
Wait until you stay in Sanctuary Cap Cana - get a room in the bottom floor of the castle
1. DJ and Swim up bar at the main pool
2. Best food I’ve had in any resort
3. You get a butler who takes care of everything you need, you can even text them
4. The decor is great, makes you feel like a king
5. Drinks are fantastic
The worse thing about it is the beach, probably the worse beach in any hotel, but I didn’t even care lol
You can text your butler at Majestic Mirage too.
But tbh I preferred Secrets Cap Cana.
Hei James. First of all thank you for all that you do to keep us informed about the places that you travel to. You are the best and you work helps a lot. I know that you didn’t stay at the majestic colonial and I was wondering if you have any thoughts about that place? Keep the good work, nobody out there comes close to you. God bless you always.
amazing amazing amazing, per usual.
When you say excellence was best was that the excellence el Carmen or excellence punta Cana? We are currently trying to decide between those two.
He’s talking about excellence Punta Cana
he did Punta Cana but Excellence fans say El Carmen has a slight advantage due to being newer & more modern. I am going in August
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS
I know you tried the chicken on the beach at Riu Republica. Im pretty sure I went everyday I was there! lol
It was delicious 🤤
Hello
Hyatt Ziva, Zilara?
Santuary Cap Cana ?
They are not on the list
El no lo ha visitado
Thanks, can you make a video on how much money you can expect to spend in Punta Cana if you stay there 35 days like you in different resorts? Thanks
At excellence do they have music at pools? Is there parties at night?
did excellence have a fun atmosphere in their pool area during the day? im torn between riu and excellence even though excellence is luxury which we do enjoy good food and service we want to have more of a party vibe than the last couple we’ve been to