Paradise in Punta Cana

As the plane skids to a stop on the tarmac of Punta Cana International Airport, the first impression of the Dominican Republic is of open-air breezeways and thatched roofs.


According to Kelly Robinson, environmental affairs specialist for the Punta Cana Resort and Club, “The airport was designed not only to welcome visitors, but also to be environmentally responsible, using native design and materials.” Palm trees sway in the courtyard as tropical birds dart through the rafters.

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