Rafael Nadal and Meliá Hotels International bring their new ZEL brand to Punta Cana

It’s almost the time of year when temperatures in the Northeast start to drop, and New Yorkers trade their iced coffees for a hot cup of joe or pumpkin spice latte. This is also the time when city-goers plan their great winter escape to somewhere warm and sunny, where they can swap winter jackets for sunblock, and subway rides for a beautiful beach with turquoise water.

Put Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic at the top of your list of places to visit this winter, because Meliá Hotels International and tennis superstar Rafael Nadal are opening their newest ZEL Punta Cana lifestyle hotel this December. ZEL’s flagship hotel opened in Spain last year, and they are now bringing the Mediterranean energy and lifestyle to the Caribbean.

Leave the formalities back in a colder climate: ZEL Punta Cana fully allows guests to stay comfortably at their own pace and provides a digital check-in process. The hotel boasts over 190 all-suite rooms, many including a suite swim-up, providing guests with direct access to the pool. There are two stunning Casa Zels, a two-bedroom swim-up suite with a private garden and a large terrace, in addition to the pool.

Other amenities include two swimming pools for guests to take a plunge in, five tennis courts, a golf course, the AUA spa to relax and immerse yourself in self-care, and of course a unique gastronomic experience. Guests can enjoy a Mediterranean-style buffet at Parda, or tacos and gyros at Tacorini, and take a break at the Parda Beach Club.

The vibrant Mediterranean energy runs through the ZEL club, a community that offers a variety of programs and activities that promote well-being and putting your needs first. ZEL Punta Cana also provides many ways for guests to be active and social, through weekend retreats, Mediterranean festivals and day parties, and fitness residencies that include running sessions, yoga, Pilates, and more!

¡Vamos! Book your winter getaway now at ZEL Punta Cana.