American Airlines Flights from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ) to Miami (MIA)
As part of booking roundtrip flights which depart from US airports,
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on American Airlines, which operates a daily non-stop flight from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ) to Miami (MIA) regularly scheduled to depart at 4:25pm and arrive at 6:00pm. Usually a Boeing 757 is flown for this route, with in-seat power sources available. Generally, a movie is offered on this route, as well as audio programming. The average travel time from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to Miami, FL is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
During your Miami vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Miami Nice Excursion Travel and Service
Pick your destination and the Miami Nice tours will take you to the Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, South Beach, the Seaquarium, Key West, Cape Canaveral, or wherever else you desire. The best trip for first-timers is the City Tour, a comprehensive tour of the entire city and its various neighborhoods. If you've got the time, you will definitely want to add on a side trip to the Everglades and/or Key West (though I suggest exploring the Everglades on your own). Included in most Miami trips is a fairly comprehensive city tour narrated by a knowledgeable guide. The company is one of the oldest in town.
United in Elián House
It was only a matter of time. After Elián González was rescued from a raft off the coast of Fort Lauderdale in November 1999, he lived in this modest, now famous, Little Havana house with relatives for 5 months before being reunited with his father and returned to Cuba in a storm of controversy. For Cuban nationals, the house became a shrine and the boy became a symbol for their struggle. There are collages of Elián all over the house; there's also trash in the yard as if someone still actually lives there. Apparently there was no time to clean up before the throngs of curiosity seekers came and the place was turned into a museum. Visitors receive a sticker with "the picture" of when the boy was seized by Federal marshals and returned to his father -- a day of infamy in Cuban-American history. See where Elián lived, played, breathed, and ate. See Elián's toys. See where the international media camped out for 5 months. See where relatives cried for the cameras. You get the picture.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
MOCA boasts an impressive collection of internationally acclaimed art with a local flavor. It is also known for its forward thinking and ability to discover and highlight new artists. A high-tech screening facility allows for film presentations to complement the exhibitions. You can see works by Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Larry Rivers, Duane Michaels, and Claes Oldenberg, plus there are special exhibitions by such artists as Yoko Ono, Sigmar Polke, John Baldessari, and Goya. Guided tours are offered in English, Spanish, French, Creole, Portuguese, German, and Italian.
The Four Seasons
Deciding between the hyper luxe Mandarin Oriental or the equally luxe, albeit somewhat museum-like (the artwork in the lobby, including originals by Fernando Botero render most guests as silent as if they were examining the Mona Lisa) Four Seasons is almost like trying to tell the difference between Ava and Zsa Zsa Gabor. There are some obvious differences and some similarities, but they're all kind of subtle. Flip a coin and decide where you prefer to stay, because they are both spectacular in their own rights. While the architecturally striking Mandarin is located on the semi-private Brickell Key, the equally striking, albeit in an office-building kind of way, 70-story Four Seasons is located on the more bustling Brickell Avenue, the thoroughfare of business transactions. Both have water views that are spectacular. The 221 rooms and 39 suites are luxuriously appointed, and, like the Mandarin, service here is paramount. It's much quieter here at the Four Seasons, the favored stay of camera-shy, agoraphobic celebrities and business moguls. Most rooms overlook Biscayne Bay and while all rooms are cushy, thanks to the hotel's signature "untucked" beds, the bland decor leaves little to be desired, really. The best rooms are the corner suites with views facing both south and east over the water. The hotel's restaurant, Acqua, serves fantastic, surprisingly affordable, Italian fare, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the pool area, but has yet to surpass the excellence coming out of the kitchen at the Mandarin's deservedly lauded Azul. The 40,000 square foot Splash Spa and Sports Club LA here is inimitable, but if you prefer a spa that's not as sprawling and a bit less harried, the Mandarin's got it beat. What the Four Seasons has over the Mandarin, however, are two more pools -- a total of three gorgeous pools spread out on over 2 acres (this explains why the Mandarin Oriental recently debuted its sprawling beach club, an amenity the Four Seasons does not have). Bahia, the Latin-American influenced pool bar complete with pre-Castro Cuban musical trio, is the scene for young, upscale movers and shakers. A phenomenal kids program makes the Four Seasons more desirable than the Mandarin, where kids are typically bored. It's hard to choose between the two uber-luxurious properties, but one thing that remains consistent at both is that you won't be deprived of the lavish, luxe treatment that you're paying so dearly for.
Essex House Hotel and Suites
The Essex House Hotel was created by Deco pioneer Henry Hohauser in 1938 and has received numerous awards for its authentic restoration. The hotel's whimsically created ship-like architecture rises from the shore with decks that are designed to take in succulent ocean breezes. The sleek Bauhaus interiors add to the distinct charm of the place. All suites feature solid-oak furnishings and have a fridge, wet bar, and Jacuzzi. Although the hotel is right on the pulse of South Beach's constant activity, the new double-glazed, sound-absorbing windows provide an acoustical barrier to the street noise. A spa pool graces the south patio and gardens. In an area where the infamous Al Capone used to play cards, there is now an intimate dining area where complimentary breakfast is served and evening cocktails can be enjoyed. Unlike most hotels in the area, the Essex House is not a boutique hotel, so if you're looking for a scene, go elsewhere.
Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort
Donald, Donald, Donald, what were you thinking when you opened this uninspiring 32-story, 390-room beach resort? Yes, the Trump International sits on a prime piece of beachfront property, but I've seen rooms in Holiday Inns that have more personality than these. Completely bland with no style whatsoever, the Trump International is a folly of massive proportions. With a cavernous, blasé lobby in which you can hear a pin drop, a restaurant that looks like a common room ripped out of an old Catskills resort (and not updated), and views of T-shirt shops and Denny's, this hotel is a travesty. That's really all I can say. And it's not made better with the tacky digital sign out front trying to entice people inside. Maybe, with an emphasis on the maybe, if there were a casino in here, it would justify a stay. Otherwise, it's just more vanity fare for the egomaniacal developer who seems to think that bigger is always better.
