Dreams Dominicus La Romana

The short version

Learning to dive on a family vacation is a real option at Dreams Dominicus La Romana, where an on-site dive center offers PADI certification. The resort sits on Bayahibe Beach about 20 minutes from La Romana airport, with 488 rooms and suites that sleep anywhere from 2 to 11 guests. Children aged 3 to 12 have the Explorer's Club, teens have Core Zone, and the four pools include an infinity pool.

Best for Families with young kids Families with teens Multi-generation groups

Good to know

• On Bayahibe Beach, about 20 minutes from La Romana International Airport. Hyatt's page describes it as a AAA Four Diamond resort.
• 488 rooms and suites, with family, honeymoon and swim-up options that sleep from 2 to 11 guests.
• Ten dining options, including four à la carte restaurants, a buffet, a grill, a pizzeria and a café.
• Four pools, among them an infinity pool and a Preferred Club pool. Explorer's Club is for ages 3 to 12 and Core Zone is for teens 13 to 17.
• An on-site dive center lets guests work toward PADI certification.