The Viva Wyndham Playa Dorada Hotel is a premier all inclusive resort set amongst 250 acres with miles of clear white sands and beautiful blue seas. The resort consist of a colourful collection of Caribbean style buildings with 204 well appointed guest rooms and suites. There are plenty of amenities including a full-service spa, non-motorized water sports and even the opportunity to play a few rounds of golf on one of the two nearby golf courses. Downtown Puerto Plata and Sosua are within easy reach and offer a local market for shopping, historic sites and inviting beachside restaurants. Location The hotel's all inclusive programme includes daily activities and fitness programs, unlimited non-motorized water sports with complimentary lessons, enrollment in the Kid's Club for 4 to 12 year olds, live nightly entertainment; windsurfing, volleyball, football, bocce, salsa lessons, make up lessons, aerobics, stretching, cocktail class, boogie boards, catamaran, tennis and more. For an additional charge guests can also enjoy scuba diving at the Diving Centre (PADI and SSI certificate courses), fishing trips, and our complete program of exciting water and land excursions (golf, horseback riding, swimming with dolphins snorkeling). There is also a full-service spa with sauna and Jacuzzi (for an additional fee). The windsufing on this area of coastline is the best on the island. Please beware that visitors to the Dominican Republic will need to be in possession of a passport that is valid for at least 6 months AFTER their return date to their country of origin. Accomodation All have bathroom/shower WC cable colour TV air conditioning coffee and tea making facilities telephone hairdryer ironing facilities radio mini fridge safe (certain amenities may be payable locally) Please note: the hotel will be closed from 1st September 2009 to 15th December 2009 for general maintenance. Eating and Drinking The hotel offers an eclectic blend of local and international culinary delights with menus that draw on Oriental, International and Mediterranean influences and feature plenty of American specialties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner feature a full range of savory cuisines, all prepared by local and international chefs. In addition to mealtime dining, light snacks and drinks are available throughout the day at our sports bar. The all-inclusive programme features full breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks; unlimited beverages, cocktails and wine. CHRISTMAS EVE AND NEW YEARS EVE GALA MEALS INCLUDED Swimming Pools The hotel has an attractive outdoor swimming pool surrounded by large terraces with plenty of loungers.