Getting There -- American Eagle (tel. 800/433-7300 in the U.S. and Canada; www.aa.com) offers two to six daily nonstop flights to Punta Cana from San Juan, Puerto Rico; flying time is about an hour. You can also opt for one of American Eagle's two or three (depending on the season) daily flights from San Juan to La Romana and then make the 90-minute drive to Punta Cana. U.S. Airways flies to Punta Cana from Boston, Philadelphia, and Charlotte, offering nonstop weekly service.
Getting Around -- Most taxi fares, including those connecting the airport with most of the major hotels, range from RD$800 (US$24/£12) for up to four passengers. Your hotel can summon a cab for you. If you want to tour along the coast, you can rent a car on-site at the car-rental desks of all the major resorts.
