BOP’s Dominican Phrasebook – Dominican Slang Part 1
One of the most talked about things in the Dominican Republic is the language! Spanish is the official language of the country, and Dominicans love using it! People here speak so fast, and no matter how much you’ve studied, often you’ll find it hard to understand! Dominican’s speak with such passion and energy, you know…
April 2, 2021
BOP’s Top Tours for a Spring Break to Remember!
We’re in Spring Break season! After a year of lockdowns we’re all ready to let our hair down! Lucky for you, Punta Cana is packed with awesome tours that not only will make your Spring Break FABULOUS but also have the bonus of being COVID safe! Let’s take a look at the hottest things you…
March 4, 2021
The Mysteries of the Magical Los Haitises
Los Haitises National Park is our favorite hidden treasure in the Dominican Republic. Often overlooked in favor of El Limon Waterfall or Bacardi Island, this amazing place is even more special as the flow of tourists is limited. You experience the history of the island surrounded by raw nature, here are our highlights from this…
January 28, 2021
Behind the Scenes – A Catamaran Cruise in Punta Cana
One of our favorite experiences in Punta Cana is sailing aboard a catamaran! Seeing the beautiful Punta Cana coast is always breathtaking. Most cruises offer clients the chance to snorkel in the warm turquoise water and spot colorful tropical fish! The atmosphere on board is always happy and with the music and drinks flowing, the…
January 22, 2021
Spectacular Samana and Amazing Things to Find There!
One of our favorite places to visit in the Dominican Republic is Samana! Samana is a peninsular on the north east of the island, and includes the beautiful Samana bay. There is a little of everything here, beautiful beaches, lush rainforest, and mountains. Here we explore some of the amazing things you can find there!…
January 12, 2021
Where can I get a COVID PCR Test in Punta Cana?
You’ve made it this far and you’re sitting with the sand between your toes on the beaches of Punta Cana. All thoughts of 2020 and pandemic have disappeared as you watch the waves. The air is fresh and the salty breeze dances on your sun kissed skin. You’re in paradise! There’s only one thing in…
January 5, 2021
Christmas and New Year 2020 Travel Update
The Dominican Republic is open to new visitors with 235 flights programmed to arrive in Punta Cana this week! This is amazing news for the area after a difficult year due to the COVID19 pandemic, which has hit the local people who rely on tourism extremely hard! Welcoming visitors of course must still be done…
December 16, 2020
The Magical Isla Saona!
Ask anyone who has visted Punta Cana which was their favorite trip, the majority of people will answer immediately – Isla Saona! Located a short distance by boat from the south east tip of the Dominican Republic, Saona is a protected nature reserve with a population of only around 300 people! But while the island…
December 11, 2020
December Travel Update for Punta Cana
Christmas is coming and with it one of the busiest months for tourism in Punta Cana! COVID-19 has prevented travel for much of the year, although the Dominican Republic re opened its air borders back in July. The government of the Dominican Republic have been working hard to ensure the island has safety and virus…
December 4, 2020
Health Benefits of a Punta Cana Vacation
Now more than ever, we need to focus on our health. Many of us have been working from home for months, which is amazing for cutting out that nasty commute and spending more time with family! However, we have also fallen into less than healthy habits as a result. Sitting too long and not going…
December 2, 2020