Dominican Republic

At Zoetry Agua Punta Cana, the address along the shimmering coastline of the Dominican Republic supplies the strongest sense of place. The hotel itself stays polished, giving guests a composed base in Punta Cana.

Beyoncé and her mother stayed in Villa Monarch at Sanctuary Cap Cana, choosing one of the resort's most private settings for their Dominican escape. The story captures the property's appeal: castle-like architecture, sea air and the freedom of an adults-only retreat. It is theatrical enough to feel special, yet secluded enough for famous guests to spend time together away from an audience.

Casa de Campo is a vast Caribbean playground of private villas, tropical fairways and a glittering marina. Drake returned for an oceanfront-villa vacation after filming here, pairing the resort's easy seclusion with the scale and polish of a true music-star escape.

Set in central Punta Cana, Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa makes its location the centre of the experience. It offers a five-star base for discovering Punta Cana.

There is a clear focus at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana: a casino and all-inclusive service, a five-star address in Punta Cana, and the wider appeal of Punta Cana just beyond the hotel.

The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real sits in Punta Cana, bringing together a spa and all-inclusive service. The result is a waterfront stay with a clear sense of place.

This luxuriant Caribbean beachfront sanctuary brims with star-like indulgences, including an on-site theater, a divine array of six gourmet dining outlets, and nine exclusive bars. Be prepared for a lavish retreat that leaves you feeling like a sought-after celebrity.

At Now Larimar Punta Cana, a casino gives a clear focus to the experience in Punta Cana. The mood is polished, calm and grounded in Punta Cana.

The focus at Barcelo Bavaro Palace is all-inclusive service, matched by a waterfront address in Punta Cana. It is an uncomplicated way to stay close to Punta Cana.

At Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando, the emphasis is on a five-star hotel stay in Santo Domingo. The hotel keeps the mood understated, leaving the wider destination at the centre of the trip.

The proposition at Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo is a clear one: a four-star suite hotel in Santo Domingo and a composed place to return to after a day in the destination.

Set in Santo Domingo, InterContinental Santo Domingo takes a restrained approach to the stay. This four-star hotel works as a practical base, with the character of the destination doing most of the work.

At Hotel Aladino, the address in Santo Domingo's most location supplies the strongest sense of place. The hotel itself stays unfussy, giving guests a composed base in Santo Domingo.

Location is the defining pleasure at Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo, set in the Santo Domingo district. The hotel offers an unfussy well-placed base with Santo Domingo close at hand.

Hotel El Embajador offers a five-star hotel base in Santo Domingo. Its role is simple: a calm place to return to between time spent discovering the destination.