EXPERIENCEAll Inclusive ResortsAdd TopicPhoto tour: The Paradisus Palma RealThe all-inclusive Paradisus Palma Real resort on the Domincan Republic's Bavaro Beach is big with families, couples and singles who come for a vacation fueled by unlimited everything you can eat, drink and do.Paradisus Palma RealA palatial lobby with regal marble floors is where you’ll find check-in desks, supersized sculptures and a piano bar.Paradisus Palma RealThere are 484 suites, 200 Royal Service adults-only suites (shown here) and two Presidential suites with ocean-view whirlpools on the terrace.Paradisus ResortsSuites are tastefully outfitted with mahogany and marble, spa jet showers and Jacuzzis.Paradisus ResortsThe bathroom of a suite.Paradisus Palma RealA stay in the Royal Service wing means no kids and access to a private lounge for sips, snacks and an early morning heady espresso.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYA Royal Service luxury suite.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYReachable by cellphones, Royal Service butlers handle everything from making dinner reservations to explaining exactly how the shower works.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYRoyal Service pool concierges deliver sunscreen, snacks and cocktails to the water’s edge.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYA golf cart ride away from the main resort, The Reserve is a resort-within-a-resort reserved for families and comes with a Family Concierge who hands out clever amenities like mini-sized bathrobes, welcome backpacks and milk and cookies at bedtime.Paradisus ResortsA view of Colonial Plaza from the lobby.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYColonial Plaza is the center of the resort.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYAn enormous canal-like pool flows through the middle of Colonial Plaza.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYA sculpture in Colonial Plaza.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYRelaxation is made simple with a supply of sunbeds, benches, gazebos, cabanas and loungers.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYColonial Plaza is lined with restaurants on both sides.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYThe Colonial Plaza pool.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYArt in the Colonial Plaza.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYThe stone-lined pool.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYThe plaza is high-wattage at night with a dramatic multi-colored light show.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYThe resort features manicured gardens.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYGarden paths lead to the rooms.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYBuildings are low-rise and easy to navigate.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYOne pool flows into another including the main one with blue and white tiled benches, adults-only with a swim-up bar, seven whirlpools and the kids-only pools with a team of pool monitors.Paradisus Palma RealThe pool features tiled benches in the water.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYThe pool is guarded by palm trees.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYThe pool at sunset.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYThere are plenty of loungers at (and in) the pools.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYA swim-up bar.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYThe pool for families.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYDay beds for Royal Service guests.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYThe resort is dotted with art.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYPart of the 25-mile long Costa del Coco or Coconut coastline, Bavaro is one of the best-kept beaches in the country although it is crowded with all-inclusive resorts.Paradisus Palma RealThe beach is never crowded.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYNearly a mile and a half long, Bavaro Beach is protected by a coral reef.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYBavaro Beach is one of the finest stretches in the Caribbean.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYKeep your clothes on at the beach.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYThere are plenty of loungers and day beds.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYThe sand is soft enough for a game of beach volleyball and a siesta on a towel.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYThe surf is calm enough for wading in without an undertow.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYHead to the casino for poker and slot machines.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYUnlimited greens fees at 27-hole Cocotal Golf & Country Club is an all-included option with shuttles taking players to the course.DR TourismThe Olympic Theatre is home to a Michael Jackson tribute called "Legends."Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYA dance class by the pool.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYChill-out options in the YHI Spa run the relaxation gamut from yoga and Pilates to aromatic volcanic stone massages and a romp in the palatial water room with enough jet sprays to keep you soaking all day.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYClose to the Spa, the Oriental Garden is big on mellow with Thai massages and Balinese tea ceremonies.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYA statue of Buddha stands guard at the Oriental Garden.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYA sign in the Oriental Garden.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYGabi Beach day beds.Paradisus Palma RealManicured gardens between buildings.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYFlamingo Pond is a serene spot.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYThe pink birds may be the most photographed couple at the resort.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYA bartender at the Lobby Piano Bar.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYA Manhattan with a hint of bacon at the Lobby Piano Bar.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYThe vodka-infused Watermelon Crush, also at the Lobby Piano Bar.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYIn the Red Lounge, trippy red lights invite late-night party people for a spin across the disco-lit dance floor.Paradisus ResortsChairs in the In the Red Lounge.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYCarnivores like Rare for its classic steakhouse menu.Paradisus ResortsFresh fish is served in all the restaurants.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYPassion restaurant is an extra add on for guests.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYSpanish chef Martin Berastegui has 2 restaurants in the Dominican Republic.MeliaA selection of cheese at Passion.MeliaSea bass and lemony foam at Passion.MeliaBeet, Garlic and Black Raddish Ceviche at Passion.Paradisus Palma RealGrilled sirloin at Passion.Paradisus Palma RealChocolate cake with ice cream at Passion.Paradisus Palma RealServer Seregio Caldron at Passion.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYBocado Café is the real deal although it opens only at 11 a.m.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYFuego Peruvian fusion is open near the beach.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYCigars at Fuego.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYA sweet Peruvian dessert at Fuego.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYOpen for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Naos is a ginormous buffet of just about everything.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYNaos chefs grill to order.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYAT Naos, you’ll find an eclectic selection from sushi and tempura to cactus salad and jerk chicken.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYFor those booked in the Royal Service suites, Palazzo is the go-to for pastas and a quiet table for two.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYA shop features souvenirs.Melanie Reffes For USA TODAYFeatured Weekly Ad