The all-inclusive Riu Palace Macao hotel is located on pristine Arena Gorda Beach in the Dominican Republic. Nearby places of interest like Manati Park and the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park, give singles, couples and families a chance to get a feel for the Punta Cana region.

Lush gardens spotted with fountains and statues set the tone at the Riu Palace Macao. The lobby is done in dark wood paneling and has crystal chandeliers. Well-appointed guestrooms, each with a balcony or patio, are decorated with dark wood carved furniture, and have tiled floors covered with colorful rugs.

Guests can take advantage of all the restaurants in the five-hotel Riu Resort complex. Dining options at the Riu Palace Macao itself include El Patio for buffet meals, made-to-order dishes and theme dinners. For à la carte dining, there's the Internacional poolside restaurant, the Grill and Steakhouse, and Kabuki for Japanese cuisine.

Resort activities include windsurfing, kayaking and sailing as well as land sports such as table tennis and volleyball. Guests have complimentary access to the discotheque, the casino and the Copacabana amphitheatre within the Riu Resort complex. The full-service Eternal Spa located on site has a full menu of treatment options.