# RIU Republica & Signature Vacations: Part One We Visited the Newly Opened RIU Republica Punta Cana By Rebecca Byers | Published 2017-01-23 | About Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riu-republica-punta-cana References: [riurepublicapuntacana](http://www.riurepublicapuntacana.com/) & [signaturevacations](http://www.signaturevacations.com/)  [One final click](http://www.signaturevacations.com/) and the trip was booked! I was off to the sunny beaches of the Dominican Republic. Thank you, Signature Vacations! I had been to the Dominican Republic only one previous time. Unfortunately, the day after arriving, we were hit unexpectedly by Hurricane George. It was a harrowing experience, but I was still struck by the generosity and helpfulness of the people in the face of such a disaster. Many of them had lost everything, but were still willing to help strangers out and quickly began the process of rebuilding with optimism. This time, I was hoping for a more relaxing visit that would capture both the spirit, and the sun and sand that the Dominican Republic is so well known for. Our destination? The newly opened [Riu Republica](http://www.riurepublicapuntacana.com/) in Punta Cana. Upon arrival, my room provided a stunning ocean view complete with a welcome fruit bowl and chilled champagne. The mango was magnificent! Quite frankly much better than our imports. And while early in the day, it seemed a waste to let the champagne warm up. So a quick glass of bubbly and down to explore the resort it was. The Riu Republica Punta Cana is located on on the majestic Macao beachfront. With 2 giant infinity pools serving frothy cocktails and the waves crashing on the beach, it was difficult to decide where to begin working on my tan. So, I elected to visit all 3 in succession! This was also a reconnaissance mission to scope the resort out and plan out my next few days. My biggest issue? Not enough time! [Activities at the resort](http://www.sunwing.ca/Dominican-Republic-Travel/Tours-and-Attractions-in-Punta-Cana.asp) include: windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling and diving lessons in the pool. In addition to the main buffet, 3 a la carte restaurants offer Italian and Asian cuisine along with a steakhouse for the more carnivorous. There was also a state-of-the-art fitness centre to help burn off some of the extra calories I was sure to consume. All told, I would have to balance my desire to completely unplug and plan nothing with my FOMO on all the wonderful activities at Riu Republic Punta Cana. This is what a vacation should be; this is the life! **Check out the rest of our journey with Signature Vacations in the three-part series:** [Part One](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riu-republica-punta-cana) | [Part Two](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-vacations) | [Part Three](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riu-punta-cana) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [About](https://www.trendhunter.com/about) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Tourism:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating eco-friendly resorts and promoting sustainable practices in the tourism industry. - **Personalized Experiences:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in leveraging technology to create personalized and unique vacation experiences for travelers. - **Wellness Tourism:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing wellness-focused resorts and offering holistic wellness programs and services to meet the growing demand in the wellness tourism industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in redefining the hospitality industry by incorporating sustainable practices, personalized experiences, and wellness offerings. - **Tourism:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in transforming the tourism industry by promoting sustainable tourism practices and creating personalized and wellness-focused travel experiences. - **Travel Agencies:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in travel agencies by incorporating sustainable and wellness-focused travel packages and offering personalized vacation planning services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Resort Vacations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinclusive-by-marriott.md) - [Verdant Adults-Only Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-punta-cana.md) - [Luxurious Mexican Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riu-ventura-resort.md) - [Caribbean Microcation Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72-hours-in-cancun.md) - [Affordable Tropical Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-getaway.md) - [Transformed Rainforest Beach Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyndham-grand-rio-mar.md) - [Promotional Resort Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-resorts.md) - [Curated Holiday Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bahia-beach-resort.md) - [Budget-Friendly Vacation Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-resorts1.md)