Signature Vacations has announced the opening of the new five star adults only Riu Republica. The elegant, luxury all inclusive 24 hours resort welcomed its first guests on Saturday, June 4th.

Located on the white sands of Arena Gorda Beach in the Dominican Republic, the new resort for adults 18 and older, is set in expansive tropical gardens, and boasts three large pools with spacious sun terraces. Couples and newlyweds alike are sure to appreciate the free Wi-Fi throughout, concierge service, modern fitness centre, Jacuzzi, steam bath, and a Renova Spa including a beauty parlour and massage service.
The hotel offers a variety of dining options including three à la carte restaurants: Tagliatella specializing in Italian classics, Kaori that serves up the best of Asian cuisine and Quisqueya, a grill-steakhouse by the pool – together with the resort’s main buffet restaurant, La Altagracia, where guests can sample Dominican specialties at dinner.
Riu Republica also features five bars, including Aquamar, (a swim-up pool bar) and a 24 hour sports bar where guests can enjoy refreshing cocktails throughout the day.
Vacationers can also take advantage of a wide range of complimentary water sports as part of a daily entertainment programme which includes windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling and an introductory diving lesson in the pool. The resort also offers easy access to several of the island’s world-class golf courses nearby. For guests looking for an evening of fun, a lively nightclub and nightly program of live music and shows are available.
Signature Vacations offers packages to Riu Republica all year round from Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City. New for this summer, travellers from the West Coast can take advantage of twice weekly service from Vancouver (via Toronto.)
During the winter months, travellers can choose from up to 19 different gateways across Canada; including daily departures from Toronto and Montreal.
All flights are on Sunwing Airlines, and Signature Vacations guests also benefit from a host of RIU-topia inclusions, including unlimited dining and drinks, discounts on select excursions, in-room liquor dispensers and spa credit among others.

COMPLIMENTARY ROOM UPGRADES AND MORE FOR GROUPS at Riu Republica in Punta Cana!

The Riu Republica is located on the Macao beachfront in Punta Cana. Thanks to the All Inclusive 24-hour service, guests can taste the delicious Dominican cuisine at the hotel's buffet restaurant as well as eat at its Italian and Asian theme restaurants or at the Grill-Steakhouse by the pool. This resort also features a number of bars where guests can enjoy refreshing cocktails at any time of day.