Punta Cana’s Paradisus Palma Real Planning $12 Million Renovation

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - September 19, 2014

Above: the Paradisus Palma Real in the Dominican Republic

By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Paradisus Palma Real in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic will be undertaking a $12 million renovation.

The project, which is slated for completion in December 2014, will include a new “family concierge” concept and resort area, 42 new luxury suites, a new lounge, a new restaurant and bar and a private beach complex.

“We are thrilled to reimagine and reintroduce the new Family Concierge service at Paradisus Palma Real,” said Rafael Torres, managing director of Paradisus Resorts in the Dominican Republic. “We look forward to welcoming families to this elevated, beachfront experience.”

Paradisus has two resorts in the Punta Cana area; the other is Paradisus Punta Cana.

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