Dominican Republic (Formally Eden Bay Resort) Caliente Caribe Clothing-optional Resort is owned by the folks from Caliente Resort in Tampa, the most upscale clothing optional resort in the USA. (See: Caliente Resort-Tampa) Their management team is installing similar amenities and policies at Caliente Caribe (formerly Eden Bay Resort). This beautiful property is likely to become one of the top clothing optional destinations in the Caribbean.   U.S. Citizens: Passports are required for international air travel to all destinations outside the USA. The resort itself has been in operation since the mid 1990s. In April 2005, the principals of Caliente Resort near Tampa, FL, purchased the assets of Eden Bay and launched an investment and improvement program that upgraded the property to a full service adults only, clothing optional resort…. although guests do choose to wear clothing of some sort and occasionally dress for dinner or entertainment. You will see a mix of clothed and unclothed at the resort….day or night. Caliente Caribe is located on a beautiful stretch of the north coast of the Dominican Republic near Did You Know... Castaways Travel is on YOUR side...we're your advocate, too. If you book your trip directly (with the resort) and experience problems at Caliente Caribe, who's going to be on YOUR SIDE? See: 12 Reasons to use Castaways Travel Grand Bay, about 1.3 hours due east of Puerto Plata. The property caters to adult couples and singles. With 126 rooms, suites and ocean front villas plus a beautiful private 3 bedroom villa for rent located on 100+ acres , the property is all inclusive. Allinclusive means your airport transfers, accommodations, all meals, bar drinks, entertainment, snacks, hotel taxes, tips and service charges are included in one package price. Airfare is extra. We've visited the resort previously and thought it was fun even then . But, with the carefully planned improvements and a significant amount of financial commitment on the part of the owners, Caliente Caribe has re-established itself as a welcome adults only, clothing optional destination in the Dominican Republic (DR). The DR, a democratic republic, is a young country with a median age of 25 years and a population of about 10 million. Almost 60,000 hotel rooms are located throughout the country, forming the nucleus of the top industry there: Tourism. Here is a PDF file showing the layout of the resort. Get a Quote or Start Your Reservation HERE   U.S. Citizens: Passports are required for international air travel to all destinations outside the USA. Fly into the north shore area of the Dominican Republic to Puerto Plata, Santiago or El Catey (newest airport) from the USA, Central or South Did You Know... Castaways Travel brings you DEPENDABILITY. In business since 1984, the parent company, Fox Travel, is an appointed United States Travel Service Representative for AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL, the largest travel management company in the world. See: 12 Reasons to use Castaways Travel America and Europe. The largest city near the resort, Puerto Plata, is located on the northern coast of the DR. Most guests fly into Puerto Plata. From Miami, daily flights are approximately 2 hours. Major European connections and charter flights are also available via Punta Cana, by plane about an hour due east of Puerto Plata's airport. TIP: Don't try driving from Punta Cana to the resort as the trip is long and tiring. Another TIP: Don't underestimate the size of the DR. The Dominican Republic is a large country....maybe 5 or 6 times the size of Jamaica. If you're used to visiting other Caribbean islands, you lose your sense of scale in the DR since it's on the second largest island in the Caribbean with over 800 miles of coastline. Its highest mountain, Pico Duarte, is almost 10,000 feet high. Santo Domingo, across the island on the south shore of the DR, is also the other major airport that services the DR from international locations. If you fly into either of the other two major airports, be prepared for a very long ride by auto or choose a charter to reach the Puerto Plata area. If possible, just fly into Puerto Plata or Santiago....it's much simpler, unless you want to extend your stay to see the island's other tourism destinations. From the Puerto Plata International Airport, Eden Bay is about 1 hour 15 minutes due east by car and a couple of miles west of Cabrera. The highway is a major connector to the countryside and is not in the best of repair. Airport transfers are included in your room package although rental cars are available at the airports. For airport transfers from Puerto Plata to the resort: Upon arrival at the airport, once you clear customs and immigration and claim your luggage, exit the terminal. At the exit from Customs at the curb is the taxi and hotel shuttle area. A Caliente Caribe representative will be dispatched to greet you with a sign with Caliente or your name on it. You must provide Castaways with your flight itinerary and arrival time/departure times, airline and flight number to qualify for the airport transfers. From Puerto Plata, going east, you pass through Sosua, one of the most popular tourism spots on the north shore of the DR. Major resorts, golf courses, casinos, beaching and night life abound in and around Sosua. Here is a PDF file showing the layout of the resort Maps       Caribbean Area   Caliente Caribe Area Shop Discount Airfares All Major Carriers - 24/7 Reservations & Booking   Caliente Caribe is a full service, all inclusive resort for adult singles and couples. Services include all inclusive over night accommodations and day passes are also available. Here's what some of the PR release says about it: Clothing optional vacations are available for your pleasure at Caliente Caribe in the Dominican Republic in the area of Playa Grande, location of a world-class Robert Trent Jones golf course. Enjoy all-inclusive services including the nude beach and onsite snorkeling and scuba diving; enjoy Adam's Pub; order a drink at the pool bar at Eve's Pavilion; dine in the Appletree Inn or in our special restaurant The Hermitage; shop in the boutique The Fig Leaf. Visitors from North America and Europe have acclaimed the relaxed lifestyle in our tropical Garden of Eden, symbolized by our Hibiscus-and-Parrot. Optional services are available including hair dressing, manicures, pedicures, massages and additional spa treatments. Theme nights are also sponsored, depending upon the occupancy level. On site services and facilities include: • Boutique with ceramics, paintings, sarongs, clothing, jewelry and smokes • Tennis courts, sand & water volleyball, billiards, shuffleboard • Beach Towels in room • Bidets in some villas • Outdoor showers in some villas • Chaise lounges • Lobby phones • King or Queen size beds • Balconies, patios all with ocean views • Uninterrupted electrical power and pure water service • Daily housekeeping service • Two heated swimming pools • Two hot tubs • Snorkeling • Introduction to scuba diving (in pool) • Ocean Kayaks The following service are available for extra charge: Additional services • Beauty shop • Massage therapy • Day Spa • Therapy equipment • Facial and skin care Water Sports (extra charge) • Clothing optional, onsite snorkeling and scuba available. Lunch can also be included. • Snorkeling seascapes by boat • Scuba Diving excursions by boat Special Packages • Wedding ceremonies • Anniversary package • Renewals of vows Day Passes: Day visitors are welcome from 10 AM - 6 PM daily. Services include (subject to change): • 1 meal, snacks and beverages(bar drinks) • Daily activities and themes (volleyball, pool activities, tennis) • Sports and activities • Towel service for beach and pool • Optional day use of accommodations (based on availability) The Dominican peso (RD$) is the official monetary unit. Only pesos are accepted as legal tender. Money may be changed at the front desk   Meals are served in the main building in the Porch Restaurant. Dining is classic Caribbean with a flavorful tip of the hat to the wonderful spices of the Dominican Republic. Menus run from fresh fish, beef and chicken to catch of the day to special dishes created by the resorts talented local chef. Our favorite place, though, is at the big thatched roof palapa (Oasis Bar) located down in the coconut grove near the beach. With a limited menu, it's still the coolest place on the property for a cold one or a cocktail at sunset. Light meals, drinks and buffets may be served beachside in the palapa with adequate occupancy level. Beer, wine and liquor drinks are included in the room rate including tips and taxes. Premium wines and liquors are an available for an additional charge. Inclusive, nightly accommodations: Rates range from about $200-$300/COUPLE/night, all inclusive. NOTE: Rates subject to change without notice. Room rates are dependent upon seasonality and upon category of room selected. All accommodations are Ocean View throughout the resort. All rooms have a full sized balcony or ground floor terrace. Frequently, early booking discounts are offered based on seasonality. Terms, pricing and special offers are subject to change without notice. If you're in to Theme nights, here is the list of nightly fare: (subject to change without notice) • Monday: Silk, Glam & Glitter! It's gonna get Sparkly! • Tuesday: VERY Red ! Nothing is Hotter than RED! • Wednesday: Peek-A-Boo Night! Something See Through! • Thursday: T-shirts, Togas or Thongs! It's up to you! • Friday: Pirate Night! - ARRRG Beach Dinner & Party!!! • Saturday: The Inner You! Doctor, Nurse, Teacher, School Girl? • Sunday: Sexy Black &White! It's Ultra-Chic! ALERT: Theme nights are subject to change without notice. If theme nights are important to you, let us know so the current schedule can be determined….but please be forewarned: Themes can change at any time.   All inclusive, nightly accommodations: Average room rates range from about $200-$300/COUPLE/night, all inclusive. NOTE: Rates subject to change without notice. Room rates are dependent upon seasonality and upon category of room selected. All accommodations are Ocean View throughout the resort. All rooms have a full sized balcony or ground floor terrace. Frequently, early booking discounts are offered based on seasonality. Terms, pricing and special offers are subject to change without notice. Here is a PDF file showing the layout of the resort Get a Quote or Start Your Reservation HERE All Inclusive, nightly accommodations: Hotel rooms are located in two sea cliff buildings overlooking the beach and the Caribbean and contain categories know as: Seacliff room, studio or apartment. Individual cottages include Deluxe or Ocean Villas categories, complete with living room, bedroom, bath and kitchen facilities as well as patios or porches. Day passes are also available upon request.All rates and conditions are subject to change. • Three meals daily • Unlimited wine with dinner • Teatime Snack • Late night Snack attack • Early riser coffee at Beach Bar 7 AM daily • All bar beverages including cocktails, beer, wine • Welcome tropical drinks • Taxes and tips • In room safes Accommodations Are Fully Air-Conditioned With Ocean Views! Hotel Rooms, Studios and One Bedroom Apartments are located in the three story buildings on the upper level of the resort. Individual villas (cottages) are located in four rows rising from the ocean front level to the upper level. Every single accommodation at Caliente Caribe, both on The Seacliff and in The Cove, has an Ocean View and includes either a full-size balcony or ground-floor terrace. Seacliff Accommodations Along the Seacliff there are two buildings which contain our Seacliff accommodations; the Westview and the Northview. There are 48 Seacliff Rooms and 18 Seacliff Apartments. The apartment wing is at the north end of each building and include Studio Apartments, end units, interior units and our One-Bedroom Apartments. Seacliff Studio A large room (738 sq. ft.) with two queen size or one king size bed, sitting area, dining area, fully equipped kitchen, tile bath with shower and patio or balcony. Seacliff Apartment A spacious two room suite (1062 sq. ft.). Living room with sofa, two chairs, coffee table, dining area and fully equipped kitchen. Separate bedroom with two queen size or one king size bed, tile bath with shower and patio or balcony. SeaCliff Room A large room (578 sq. ft.) with two queen size or one king size bed, two upholstered chairs, end table, dresser, refrigerator tile bath with shower and patio or balcony Villa Accommodations Ocean View Cove Accommodations In the Cove are deluxe accommodations; 60 Villas, in four descending rows, from Hillcrest Villas to Valley Villas (Ocean View Villas) and finally the ultimate... Ocean Front Villas (first row) where the view of the Caribbean and the sounds of ocean are simply breath-taking. One Bedroom Villa A private villa with 860 sq. ft.. Featuring a living room with sofa, two chairs, coffee table, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen. All Villa have a separate bedroom with two queen size or one king size bed and tile bath with shower. A covered veranda with ocean view sets off these deluxe accommodations!   Adult clients range in ages from 30s to late 60s with most in the middle and mostly couples although singles are welcome.   Tropical ambiance with a south seas flavor. If you're on the lower portion of the resort where the coconut trees are located, you'd swear you were on some Pacific island instead of the Caribbean. With almost 10 years of cultivation and growth, the tropical setting is lush and luxurious without being overpowering. Relaxed and laid back are two phrases that best describe the feeling. Service is attentive without being too obtrusive. Did You Know... Castaways Travel knows Caliente Caribe. We've been there. We know the place and the people so we can tell you accurately about the location, layout, daytime and evening activities & themes, do's and dont's, where to have fun and tips to make your trip more enjoyable. See: 12 Reasons to use Castaways Travel With several different spots on the property to hang your hat, you won't have to fight for a seat anywhere. The main building houses reception, dining, disco, administration, the boutique and out back is the main pool and swim up bar. Nearby are the two hotel buildings and to the west of the main building, more cottages are located on a bluff overlooking the cove and coconut grove, with more cottages dotted among the palm trees. Hey, if you can't relax there, you're out of luck. On the lower level in the coconut grove, you will find another swimming pool, hot tub and a big thatched-roof palapa (The Oasis Beach Bar) where day time dining and drinks are served. The small beach is located near the Oasis palapa. Entertainment: • Karaoke • Dominican Dancers • The Nudely Wed Game • Cocktail Hour ~ 6:30 Upper Pool Bar • Beach Party with Live Music and Bonfire • Live Music and Dancing ~ We offer a variety of live entertainment for your enjoyment Activities: • Weekly Meet and Greet Social • Numerous Board Games • Media & Library Room • Crazy Beach Games • Battle of the Sexes • Spanish Lessons • Iced T Contest • Body Painting • Shuffleboard • Crab Races • Croquet • Darts • Bingo • Poker • Snake • Tennis • Billiards • Pétanque • Horseshoes • Power Walk • Rock Painting • Sand Volleyball • Water Aerobics • Water Volleybal   There's golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, dancing, horseback riding, casinos, tennis and shopping available nearby and on the resort itself. Exchange dining arrangements at local restaurants nearby also give you an excuse to get off the property and explore. World class golf is available nearby at the Playa Grande Golf Course. Other activities include: White water rafting, whale watching in season, deep sea fishing and bill fishing, jeep Did You Know... Castaways Travel KNOWS the surrounding area around Abreu, Sosua and Puerto Plata to help you plan to get the most out of your holiday in and around Caliente Caribe and the local areas. See: 12 Reasons to use Castaways Travel safaris, visits to Sosua markets and casinos and optional visits to the mangroves, the Blue Grotto and day tours to Santiago, Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo and Samana. Beginning late December through March, the Atlantic Ocean's largest population of majestic humpback whales, an estimated 2,000 to 5,000 males and females, will make their annual pilgrimage to the protected waters of the Dominican Republic. The Dominican peso (RD$) is the official monetary unit. Only pesos are accepted as legal tender. Money may be changed at the front desk The Dominican Republic is the most varied of all the Caribbean with huge bays that attract humpback whales during the winter mating season and the region's highest and lowest points of any of the islands. Iguana Mama, the best of the adventure outfitters, offers caving, hiking, biking, canyoning, and eco-tours.   The tropical ambiance of the place is astounding. You would think you're in Tahiti or somewhere in the south Pacific as you stand in the middle of the coconut grove down by the beach.       World class resorts are scattered along the north coast between Puerto Plata and Caliente Caribe so you're relatively close to lots of other sight seeing opportunities, gambling, golfing, entertainment and shopping.       The employees are what make the place so special. Minimum wages for the employees are small but their hearts are big. Although tips are included in the room rate, it's nice to leave something extra which can be shared with all the employees. If you're unsure, ask the manager on duty how to leave something behind.       The beach itself is fairly small but adequate to enter the water. Although the beach is essentially man-made, most folks seem to choose the swimming pools and hot tubs for their water sports. If you use the beach water, take along a pair of aqua shoes or plan to flip flop out with your fins to do some snorkeling. Parts of the entrance to the salt water can be rocky or abundant with coral. Just remember, coral was there first so be respectful....it's a living organism.         Caliente Caribe is about an hour from most major towns like Sosua or Puerto Plata but with a car, you can set yourself up for some exploring on your own.         During winter months, the swimming pools are heated.         The Dominican Republic is a year-round destination. Late summer and early fall can be prone to hurricanes in the Caribbean. Expect rain sometime, somewhere every day. You're in the tropics so expect some moisture unexpectedly   Wish more folks would visit there. It's a great place to relax.   • View the Photo Album Click on the Photo Album button to get a much better look at Caliente Caribe Resort. If you have recently been to Caliente Caribe, you can contribute to this section - all you have to do is go to our Contribute Trip Report / Photographs page.   • View Trip Reports We need trip reports from from folks who have recently visited Caliente Caribe Resort. You can contribute to this section - all you have to do is go to our Contribute Trip Report / Photographs page.

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