PUNTA CANA Dominican Republic in 2026 ❌ IT'S NOT SAFE HERE?

Head to https://squarespace.com/delightfultravellers to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code delightfultravellers This week we’re still in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic—but we’re diving into the question we get asked all the time: Is Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic safe? Is it okay to leave an all inclusive resort? We’re actually not at an all-inclusive resort. Instead, we’re staying at an incredible 4-bedroom penthouse overlooking the turquoise lagoon at The Beach by City Place in downtown Punta Cana. (Book here: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1279914055136574786) We take you on a full tour of the condo and chat about the safety concerns you’ll hear about in Punta Cana—including what’s real, what’s exaggerated, and what you actually need to know if you’re leaving your resort. We cover everything from: ✔️ Walking the beaches ✔️ Drinking water & food safety ✔️ Driving & road conditions ✔️ Language barriers ✔️ Local neighbourhoods ✔️ Staying off-resort 👉 We also step outside the development and visit Pearl Beach Club, an amazing option for a beach-club day if you aren’t staying at an AI resort. 📍 Pearl Beach Club map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1auMiH1sfHMfL46EA Later, we head to Punta Cana Village for a Dominican craft beer at La Fábrica by Cervecería Punta Cana—a cool local hangout worth checking out. 📍 La Fábrica map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MPgC5FiXEbcpSjMf8 Whether you’re staying on resort, renting an Airbnb, or living like us off-resort, this video breaks down everything you should know so you can enjoy Punta Cana with confidence. #PuntaCana #Dominicanrepublic #PuntaCanaTravel #OffResortTravel #PuntaCana2026 0:00 Is Punta Cana Safe? 0:53 Off the Resort 2:04 Can you leave the Resort? 3:27 Condo Tour 4:40 Drinking Water 5:02 Squarespace Ad 6:01 Condo Tour Continued 8:07 The Beach 9:58 Sunscreen and Bug Spray 11:40 Hurricanes 14:15 Beach Club Day 15:59 Getting Around 18:07 Driving in the DR 19:10 Lunch and Beach Vibes 20:45 Punta Cana Village 21:07 Learning Spanish 23:41 Our Advice on the DR 24:24 Wrap Up ---------- ► SUPPORT US All and any support we receive helps us to travel more and upgrade our camera gear- meaning it helps us to create more and better quality content. ○ Become a Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/delightfultravellers/join ○ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/delightfultravellers ○ PayPal (Tip Jar): https://paypal.me/delightfultravellers ○ Our recommended Travel Insurance (SafetyWing): https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=24833897 ○ Our recommended VPN (Surfshark): https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=926&aff_id=34766 ○ Our recommended ESIM (Airalo): https://airalo.tp.st/EquT1Z1z ○ Our camera Gear: https://www.delightfultravellers.com/resources/gear ○ Shop “essential” packing items: https://www.delightfultravellers.com/resources/essential-travel-items ○ Travel resources/recommendations: https://www.delightfultravellers.com/resources/travel-resources ○ The Best Travel Credit Cards: https://www.delightfultravellers.com/resources/travel-credit-cards ---------- ► SHOP OUR STORE Get your very own Delightful Travellers merch!: https://teespring.com/stores/delightful-travellers ---------- ► SUBSCRIBE! - http://bit.ly/1M4etCO ---------- ► FOLLOW US ○ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delightfultravellers/ ○ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delightfultravellers/ ○ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2QgKRbK ○ Website: https://www.delightfultravellers.com ---------- ► GET MUSIC FOR YOUR VIDEOS ○ Epidemic Sound (30 day free trial): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ucwehk/ ---------- ► OUR GEAR ○ Full list: https://www.delightfultravellers.com/resources/gear ○ Main Camera (DJI Osmo Pocket 3): https://amzn.to/4mmnxZw ○ Drone: https://amzn.to/4fkql77 ○ Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/4m2Gnp1 ○ SD Card: https://amzn.to/4ontQhk ---------- ► ABOUT US We’re Anna and Trevor, a Canadian couple travelling the world full-time. We share real-time travel experiences, local food, and honest tips about destinations around the globe. From tropical beaches to vibrant cities, we’re all about discovering beautiful places and sharing them with you. ---------- ► CONTACT US ○ Email: delightfultravellers@gmail.com