Melia Vacation Club at Paradisus Punta Cana - Timeshare Rental

General Information
What to expect: This expansive, All-Inclusive resort with dense gardens comprises two sections divided by a mangrove-swamp preserve. A garden-lined path 600 meters (656 yards) long connects them, with complimentary shuttles available around the clock. Both sections have open-air buildings arrayed around ponds. A reception section includes a casino and disco. A pool area contains most of the resort's restaurants.

Amenity highlights: Bordered by thick gardens and thatched-roof shades, a freeform pool meanders past sunbathing sections near Punta Cana's famed 32-km (20-mi) beach, where more thatched-roof shades await. All-Inclusive sports include scuba-diving and snorkeling trips, horseback riding, and golf at a nearby course. Eight ethnic restaurants offer fare such as Asian, European, and South American.

Insider tip: Botanical-minded guests find the resort's gardens fascinating, with hundreds of tropical plants and trees identified by signs, and guided eco-walks to help understand the resort's mangrove-swamp preserve.