Eden Bay Resort, Dominican Republic
• 4-star all-inclusive luxury at low introductory prices • No need to wear any clothes – for one or two weeks • Blissful tranquillity and laid-back atmosphere • Wedding facilities available, with minimum formalities • Year-round sunshine with 81-83º temperatures • Superb 18-hole golf course (textile) nearby • Scuba diving and opportunity to obtain PADI certification •
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IN 1994 the world’s first “all-inclusive” clothing-optional resort opened in the Dominican Republic: the Paradise Beach Resort. This has since changed its name to Eden Bay Resort, to avoid confusion with other hotels of a similar name, and re-opened in 2003. Purpose-built for American naturist investors, many of whom visit their property several times a year, the resort offers superb facilities and a choice of very spacious and well-equipped accommodation. This private estate is totally secluded from the outside world due to the walled front entrance and the natural high and rugged cliffs encompassing the beach and lower areas.
The Latin-American temperament of the friendly locals is infectious, and you will soon become part of their laid-back life style: Lap up the sun, enjoy exotic rum-based cocktails and leave any strenuous activities until mañana…
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Between Cuba and Puerto Rico lies the second largest island in the Caribbean, Hispaniola, which was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492. Whilst the western end represents Haiti, the remainder of the island is taken up by the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic (not to be confused with the island of Dominica) is a developing country with a magnificent tropical climate and vegetation: there are lush green mountains, rain forests and turquoise seas. Coffee, tobacco, cocoa and cane sugar (most of it turned into rum!) are the main produce. Amber, a fossilised resin (remember Jurassic Park?), is mined locally and crafted into ornaments.
After hundreds of years of colonialism, a distinctly Spanish influence is evident everywhere – the language, architecture, local music – merengue – and even the afternoon siesta.
EDEN BAY RESORT The 123 acre resort has an 800ft. accessible waterfront and is built on two levels. On the cliff top at the upper level are the clubhouse with reception, the open-sided dining room, tv/video room, massage room, dart board, pool table, gift shop, small library and bar, as well as two 3-storey blocks of hotel rooms, studios and apartments, fresh-water pool with swim-up bar, open-air jacuzzi, sun loungers and two clay tennis courts.
Steps (58) and a little used service road lead down to the sea-level cove where a shuffleboard court, a further heated swimming-pool, jacuzzi, water-volleyball pool, sand volleyball court, plenty of sun loungers, a couple of hammocks, water sports centre and beach bar are set in a romantic coconut palm grove, with some fig trees. There is also a popular thatched massage hut on the ocean front. A few steps behind are four rows of luxurious detached villas.
ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAN This includes all meals and snacks in the bars and restaurant with waiter service (no buffets), unlimited soft and alcoholic drinks (cocktails, spirits, beer), house wines with meals, recreational facilities, beach towels, tennis, snorkeling (including equipment) and kayaks.
At an extra charge are: premium spirits, e.g. malt whisky, and premium wines, scuba diving, offshore snorkeling trips, horse-riding, golf, massage/manicure/pedicure, internet service, car hire, excursions and goods from the gift shop.
"CLOTHING OPTIONAL" Americans use “clothing-optional” almost synonymously for naturism – effectively, Eden Bay is a nudist resort. Nudity is quite normal in all areas, day or night. However, some people prefer to cover their lower half for dinner.
ACCOMMODATION All accommodation at Eden Bay has marbled flooring, a safe-deposit box, a furnished balcony or terrace, a ceiling fan in each room – to supplement the prevailing trade winds – and can accommodate up to four people.
There are 48 hotel rooms, 12 studios, 6 apartments and 60 villas all offering some sea view.
Hotel rooms have one king-size (double width) or two queen-size (1½ width) beds, coffee table and two chairs, wardrobe, fridge and shower/wc.
Studios have one king-size, or two queen-size beds, with reading lights, coffee table and two chairs, open hanging space and plenty of drawers, shower/wc and fridge/freezer.
Apartments have one king-size or 2 queen-size beds in a separate bedroom and an enormous lounge/dining room with a double bed settee. All equipment is the same as in the studios.
Villas are all identical in size and equipment. They comprise a large bedroom with a king-size or two queen-size beds, wardrobe and dressing table. The equally large lounge/dining room has a coffee table, settee and two easy chairs, a dining table, four chairs and a sideboard. The bathroom has a full-size bath, shower, W.C. and basin with an enormous top.
THE BEACH Whilst the palm trees grow on sand, the actual edge of the sea is marked by coral (gray rock), except for two small sections where sea access is over sand. (Swimming sandals are recommended.)
EXCURSIONS
The 18-hole Playa Grande Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, is just three miles away. With ten of the holes affording spectacular sea-views it is one of the two best golf courses in the Caribbean.
Whale watching (late December to late March only) Boat trip to Samana Bay, home of over 3,000 humpback whales. Visit the whales in their own environment.
Discover scuba diving
Pool lesson, approx. two hours, including equipment: learn to dive in the morning and go out later in the day on an ocean dive with your professional PADI certified instructor. Scuba certification is available.
Nude scuba diving
Available for beginners as well as experienced divers – bring your C-card and logbook. Wall diving, swim-thru’s, arches, coral gardens, deep dives and shallow dives.
Jeep safari
Go through Dominican villages, rivers, sugarcane fields, including Lake Azul and the coast of Cape Frances Viejo. Included are all soft drinks and Cuba Libres you can drink, and a typical Dominican lunch of rice, beans, chicken and salad.
Gri-Gri Lagoon & Playa Grande
Take an adventurous boat ride from nearby Rio San Juan through tropical mangrove swamps and admire “cliffs with faces” from the open sea. Enjoy a picnic lunch on Playa Grande.
WHAT OUR EDEN BAY RESORT PRICES INCLUDE
- Return flights by chartered plane direct to Puerto Plata.
- Most airport taxes and security charges.
- Private transfers between Puerta Plata airport and Eden Bay Resort, approx. 75 minutes each way.
- Air-conditioned accommodation.
- Daily maid service; linen changed every other day; hand towels and beach towels changed daily.
- All meals and drinks, including spirits and cocktails.
- Use of the resort's facilities.
- Local taxes, service charges and admission to the resort.
- Complimentary personal holiday insurance.
Not included
- Government tourist card (on arrival): USD 10.
- Departure tax: USD 25.
NOTE: Malaria protection is now required – see Department of Health advice.