The new, adults-only lifestyle resort, part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, is first to introduce brand outside of Mexico.
PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – La Coleccion Resorts by Fiesta Americana, a collection of distinctive hotels throughout Mexico and now the Dominican Republic, officially starts operations of the long-awaited Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana. The beautifully designed all-inclusive, adults only resort sits right on the northern shores of Uvero Alto in the Dominican Republic and introduces its signature sensory experiences paired with exquisite cuisine, lavish accommodations with swim-up and private pools, an array of amenities and entertainment, zen gardens, a private beach and more.
“As the first Live Aqua outside of Mexico, the opening of Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana is an important milestone for Posadas and for our loyal guests who now have a new destination to enjoy the resort’s unique blend of the brand's top notch services and experiences with the authentic Caribbean flair of the Dominican Republic,” says Enrique Calderon, Chief Operating Officer of Posadas. “The resort was masterfully designed to enhance its breathtaking setting, incorporating elements that tease the senses such as scents of aromatherapy, sounds of soothing fountains, delectable cuisine, specialty treatments, and much more,” said Calderon.
Accommodations
Boasting 347 avant-garde style suites available in eight different categories, guests at Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana will unwind in soothingly designed sanctuaries. Suites feature signature Live Aqua brand elements such as: spacious and freestanding Live Aqua Bathtubs; Live Aqua Bed, exclusively designed by the America Mattress Traveler Collection with innovative technology; luxurious 400 thread count cotton bedding for the ultimate good nights’ rest; Molton Brown amenities; aromatherapy kits; pillow menus; luxe bathrobes and slippers, and more. Among the most exclusive accommodation options are the select Junior Suites with swim-up access from main swimming pools, while others offer complete exclusivity with private swimming pools and terraces.
Amenities
Renowned for its attentive staff and superior experiences, Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana offers all the amenities and services for a perfect retreat. An expansive linear pool takes center stage leading to a private beach surrounding by lush vegetation. Here, guests can choose to partake in recreational activities or simply soak-in the sun and listen to the Caribbean breeze. The Feel Harmony Spa offers a variety of treatments and water circuits, while a state-of-the-art fitness center allows guests to keep up their regimes with high quality equipment and fitness classes.
Dining
From a cool, lounge Lobby bar with a unique fountain as the center, guests have seven restaurants and eight bars to choose from. Among the variety includes Mediterranean, Japanese, Italian, Sports Bar Tapas, French, Cevicheria and of course local Dominican Republic gastronomy. Guests will also enjoy daily line-ups of entertainment, including a fun disco and theater bar for the evening hours.
Location
Considered one of the most exclusive destinations in the Caribbean, Punta Cana boasts some of the area's most pristine beaches with waters colored in majestic coral reefs. The resort is just 30 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport, and 20 minutes away from the Bavaro City center. Other nearby attractions include numerous renowned golf courses, the historical town of Higuey, the 16th century Mediterranean village Altos de Chavon overlooking the river, the bustling city of La Romana, among others.
Travel with Confidence
Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana opens with the Travel with Confidence program in place, extensive elevated safety, hygiene, and flexibility protocols that were developed with the ABC Medical Center in Mexico City and uses 3M hospital-grade products. For guests who require COVID-19 testing prior to their departures, the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic (MITUR) has extended its free travel assistance program for all visitors arriving in the country by air and staying in a hotel until April 30, 2021. The program includes Antigen tests provided by Hospiten, a local hospital network, and provides traveler's insurance from the moment a guest checks into a hotel to cover all types of medical emergencies, including COVID-19.
Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana announces newly appointed executives
La Coleccion Resorts also announced the appointment of Pedro Miguel Parets as Managing Director and Sarah Agramonte as Director of Sales for its newest, soon-to-open property in the Dominican Republic, Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana. With first-hand knowledge of the local hospitality industry and extensive experience working in management, the property’s newest executives will drive its successful launch on February 1, 2021 by bringing its unique Live Aqua sensory experience to the Caribbean destination.
“As our first Live Aqua outside of Mexico, Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana is a milestone property for Posadas and we are confident that both Pedro and Sarah leadership capabilities will make it a successful opening in a new market,” explained Enrique Calderon. “Both have worked for decades in the Dominican Republic, an aspect that we felt was vital to bring to the resort.”
Parets will focus on spearheading the resort’s management team, implementing Posadas’ high standards and brand guidelines, while also sharing the company’s philosophy with employees and empowering the staff and collaborators to provide guests with the exceptional service the Live Aqua brand is known for. Agramonte-, on the other hand, will lead the expert sales team with a special focus on the property’s robust meetings and events offering.
Born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Parets began his career with recognized Spanish hotel chain, Grupo Pinero. He later joined renowned Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, where he spent nearly two decades that began with introducing the all-inclusive concept in Cuba and the Dominican Republic. With Barcelo, Pedro oversaw the portfolio in Cuba, which included seven hotels and 3,300 rooms as well as a luxury resort in Punta Cana encompassing 1,991 rooms. Since diving in the hospitality industry, Pedro has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in revenue management and marketing, standing out as a hotel leader for the management of groups and conventions, including hosting the DATE tourism fair.
With more than 15 years of experience in the tourism industry, Agramonte began her career in Spain in 2008 as Group and Sales Coordinator for Hotel Silken Puerta America in Madrid where she focused on groups and conventions. In 2011, she returned to her homeland – the Dominican Republic – with Melia Hotels International where she rose through different leadership positions over her 10-year tenure. Throughout her years of experience, Agramonte has had the opportunity to garner understanding for every facet of the business that leads to successful marketing and sales for any property.
Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana will soon make its official debut, opening on February 1, 2021. In place upon opening will be the company’s comprehensive Travel with Confidence program, which includes extensive safety and sanitation protocols, free antigen testing for guests, full coverage for accidents and illnesses – including COVID-19, as well as substantially discounted rates should quarantining be necessary.
Tatiana is the news coordinator for TravelDailyNews Media Network (traveldailynews.gr, traveldailynews.com and traveldailynews.asia). Her role includes monitoring the hundreds of news sources of TravelDailyNews Media Network and skimming the most important according to our strategy.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication & Mass Media from Panteion University of Political & Social Studies of Athens and she has been editor and editor-in-chief in various economic magazines and newspapers.
