Nestled amid 105 acres of emerald gardens that span three miles of white-sand beach, Puntacana Resort & Club is truly a private paradise. The secluded escape boasts the distinction of being the region's first "and most famous" destination, and more than lives up to its reputation with breathtaking scenery, five-star service and world-class cuisine.

While all of the resort's rooms and suites are lavish and inviting, honeymooners who seek a luxury vacation out of the ordinary stay at Tortuga Bay, 15 ultra-opulent villas decorated by Oscar de la Renta. Located in an exclusive gated community, each villa and suites within the villas offer ocean, beachfront or golf green views and VIP concierge service.

Couples can choose among myriad activities, including horseback riding, tennis, scuba diving and sailing. Puntacana is also home to a 600-acre private ecological park, where guests enjoy fresh water springs, a tropical forest and no shortage of island wildlife and fauna. After a day in the sun and surf, the highly trained staff at the resort's Six Senses Spa indulge couples in holistic wellness and beauty therapies, including four-hand massages, rejuvenating body wraps and acupressure.