{"id":5777,"date":"2022-12-26T10:30:53","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T15:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/?p=5777"},"modified":"2022-12-21T15:15:44","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T20:15:44","slug":"celebrating-10-years-of-rental-escapes-in-punta-cana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/uncategorized\/celebrating-10-years-of-rental-escapes-in-punta-cana","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating 10 Years of Rental Escapes in Punta Cana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This month, Rental Escapes celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a holiday trip to the beautiful Puntacana Resort and Club. The team got to experience two of Punta Cana\u2019s best villas \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/rentals\/luxury-villa-rentals-caribbean\/dominican-republic\/punta-cana\/punta-cana-resort-and-club\/arrecife-royale-123786\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrecife Royale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/rentals\/luxury-villa-rentals-caribbean\/dominican-republic\/punta-cana\/punta-cana-resort-and-club\/arrecife-35-lorenne-127591\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Villa Lorenne<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our Villa of the Year \u2013 as well as all of the resort\u2019s great amenities and the 5-star attention to detail provided by our concierge service. It was truly an unforgettable trip from start to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Tale of Two Beautiful Punta Cana Villas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After being taken to the resort from the airport by their private drivers, the team was greeted at their villas with cold towels, cocktails, and hors d\u2019oeuvres, as well as by the villas\u2019 amazing and attentive butlers \u2013 Jesus and Raul at Arrecife Royale, and Merardo at Villa Lorraine \u2013 who didn\u2019t miss a beat all weekend in helping create a true luxury experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrecife Royale<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5781 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1.webp?resize=620%2C349&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Arrecife Royale - Luxury Villa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1.webp?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1.webp?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1.webp?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1.webp?resize=620%2C349&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1.webp?resize=940%2C529&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nine-bedroom Arrecife Royale made a perfect home base for about half of our team. With its horseshoe shape centred around its gorgeous infinity pool, the outdoor living area became the centre of villa life for the whole weekend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the high-arch foyer at the entrance to each of the gorgeous bedrooms, everything about this villa is immaculate &#8211; though determining who gets to sleep in the three master bedrooms, complete with their terrace hot tubs, is no easy feat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Villa Lorrene<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5782 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.webp?resize=620%2C349&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Villa lorenne - luxury villa in punta cana, dominican republic\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.webp?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.webp?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.webp?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.webp?resize=620%2C349&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.webp?resize=940%2C529&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not to be outdone, Villa Lorrene hosted the other half of our team. One of the newest villas in the Puntacana Resort, Villa Lorrene\u2019s d\u00e9cor really stands out, with beautiful murals, a stunning indoor garden, and eight Zen-inducing bedrooms offering the perfect respite after a fun and sun-filled day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like with Arrecife Royale, Villa Lorene\u2019s gym saw a lot of use, as did its gorgeous pool area and its foosball and ping pong tables.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s hard to say which villa was preferred\u2013 everyone staying in Lorrene swears they had the better villa, while those on team Arrecife Royale were sure their villa was the best. In the end, everyone was happy \u2013 and that\u2019s what matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat, Drink, and Be Merry<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our 10-year anniversary trip was also Rental Escapes\u2019 Holiday party, and like any good party, the food and drink were top-notch<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-Villa Chef Service<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5779\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.webp?resize=620%2C349&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.webp?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.webp?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.webp?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.webp?resize=620%2C349&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.webp?resize=940%2C529&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A special shout-out here goes out to Elvin and Daniel, the chefs at Arrecife Royale, and Carlos, the chef at Villa Loraine. The food they prepared was absolutely delicious, from the Dominican barbeque and Italian theme nights to the Mexican and paella lunches and everything in between.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, any special requests, including vegetarian and vegan dishes, were handled exquisitely (and were enough to tempt even the most ardent carnivores).\u00a0 The chefs\u2019 skill and professionalism, along with the rest of the staff going above and beyond to fill drinks, serve food, and ensure everyone was having a great time, made each meal a standout moment of the trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday Night Party\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5780\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.webp?resize=620%2C349&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"rental escapes team\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.webp?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.webp?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.webp?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.webp?resize=620%2C349&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.webp?resize=940%2C529&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first night of the trip was also kicked off with an amazing party organized by our on-site concierge, Jose. It featured a live DJ, photo booth, photographer, and an awards ceremony for the team, with prizes for Villa Specialist of the Year, Concierge Specialist of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next night, a few of the gang went out to Coco Bongos. With a private driver arranged by the concierge, they arrived in style, caught a fun show, and then partied in Punta Cana\u2019s hottest nightclub. The mix of stage show and nightclub was like nothing they\u2019d seen before, and that\u2019s saying a lot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun in the Punta Cana Sun<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the villas themselves, the Rental Escapes team also had a blast enjoying all of the fun activities in and around the Puntacana Resort and Club.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigenous Eyes Eco Reserve<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday saw the team take a trip to the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Reserve. Spread out over 1,500 acres and featuring 12 natural-spring lagoons \u2013 five of which you can swim in \u2013 the reserve tells the story of the indigenous Taino Indians and their deep relationship with the land. Between the birds singing, the colour of the cenotes, and the dense tropical vegetation, the atmosphere is simply magical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf at La Cana<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few of the golfers managed to get in 18 holes at La Cana, the Puntacana Club\u2019s signature course. With its expansive ocean views and lush greenery, it\u2019s not hard to see why this was dubbed the best course in the Caribbean by Golf Magazine. And with caddies Catalino and Facuche by their side, everyone\u2019s game was upped significantly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oscar de La Renta Tennis Centre<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few others took tennis lessons at the Oscar de la Renta Tennis Centre. The most impressive part of this place is the sheer size \u2013 with 12 tennis courts, including nine clay, one Har-Tru, one natural grass, one hard surface court, and one fully-equipped Technogym, it\u2019s easily one of the best tennis centres in the Caribbean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Six Senses Spa<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the team also went to the Six Senses Spa, the only one in the Caribbean. From massages to hot stone therapy, every treatment helped restore and rejuvenate. And by all accounts, the vibe in the spa was immaculate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Cana and Playa Blanca Beach Clubs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A favourite activity of many was just driving around the Puntacana Resort on golf carts and vising the resort&#8217;s beach clubs \u2013 La Cana and Playa Blanca. Set beside the golf course, La Cana is chic and relaxing, while Playa Blanca is known for its lively atmosphere. Both had the white sand and clear, warm water that our team was craving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming Home<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team returned from the trip rested, refreshed, and more connected than ever. It really reinforced the power of a luxury villa experience to bring people together, especially in a destination with as much to do, and with as many beautiful villas, as Punta Cana. Everyone has a different favourite memory, but one thing we all share is a renewed commitment to offering our guests the very best villa experiences possible. Here\u2019s to the next 10 years and beyond of Rental Escapes!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This month, Rental Escapes celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a holiday trip to the beautiful Puntacana Resort and Club. 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