GRAN VENTANA BEACH RESORT

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INSTRUCTOR POSITION:  ZUMBA, AQUA FITNESS, YOGA, PILATES, TAI CHI, BARRE

*INSTRUCTORS MUST TEACH AT LEAST 2 DIFFERENT CLASS FORMATS

SEE RESORT AVAILABILITY AT BOTTOM OF PAGE

DESTINATION:   PUERTO PLATA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

AIRPORT CODE: POP

The north coast of the Dominican Republic is on the Atlantic side, and thus the sea is more suitable for energetic watersports than for novice swimmers. Windsurfers, particularly in Cabarate, will be in seventh heaven. All beaches in the country are public, and in this area they are of coarse sand. The Playa Dorada vacation complex, just east of Puerto Plata, is where you will find the main resort hotels of Puerto Plata, along with three casinos, an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones golf course, bike trails, landscaped gardens and an excellent beach for water sports. Interesting sights include Victorian-styled homes and the Amber museum. The Beaches are a must see in Sosua. Sosua offers two kilometers of white sand wrapped around a tranquil cove. This cozy town offers a variety of water sports, catamaran tours, restaurants and nightlife.

The North Coast of the Dominican Republic has become known as the “Amber Coast” for its abundance of amber deposits. Shoppers will find great deals on amber jewellery as well as other favourite items such as wicker, hand-painted masks, ceramics, Dominican art, woven goods and mahogany carvings. 

RESORT OVERVIEW The Gran Ventana Beach Resort is a sleek, spacious, 506-room, all-inclusive resort with an enviable location on the golden sands of Playa Dorada in Puerto Plata. This wonderful beach resort offers a distinctive blend of sophisticated design combined with the charm and hospitality of the Dominican Republic.

The hotel is situated within the Playa Dorada Tourist Complex, the largest and most complete tourist development in Dominican Republic and just a block away from the Playa Dorada Commercial Center, which has the some of the best bars and discos in the Puerto Plata area. Downtown Puerto Plata is just minutes away. The resort is also just 300 yards from the Playa Dorada Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones. The resort’s lobby extends with beamed ceilings and a view of the ocean as its centrepiece. Exceptional service and a sense of relaxation greet singles, couples and families from the moment of arrival.

ALL INCLUSIVE At the Gran Ventana, just about anything you can imagine is included in our all-inclusive packages.  So leave your wallet and your worries behind!

  • • All meals, snacks and beverages including beer, wine and cocktails

  • • Daily restocked minibar in all rooms

  • • 1 hour daily: bikes, tennis (day and night), snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaks, sailing

  • • One SCUBA dive lesson in main pool

  • • Daily activities including beach volleyball, table tennis, water polo, aquarobics, beach Olympic games, bike tours and darts

  • • Daytime entertainment including Spanish lessons and Merengue lessons

  • • Nightly live music and entertainment for adults and children

  • • One children’s pool, one adult pool with a swim-up bar and an additional pool located in resort’s “quiet” wing

  • • Chaise lounges and towel service for the pool and beach

  • • Use of full-service fitness center and sauna

  • • Kid’s Club with daily programs and playground

  • • Baby cribs and rollaway beds

  • • Free WiFi

ACCOMMODATIONS The resort is composed of a series of three-story buildings, softened with landscaping, that are each trimmed with latticework and vaguely Victorian-inspired fretwork; each unit has mahogany furniture, ceiling fans, a balcony or patio, and, in many cases, views of the sea. The gardens and lawns surrounding the site are dotted with gazebos, flowering shrubs, and tropical plants and palms. The resort is spread across 247 acres of ocean-fronting land that’s divided into three distinctly defined “villages”, the quietest and calmest of which is the Beata Wing, which is just a bit removed, but easily accessible on foot to the more animated Catalina and Saona clusters. The resort consists of 506 stylishly appointed rooms including superior guest rooms, suites, junior suites and penthouses. Each room features a spacious balcony or terrace and some offer stunning ocean views. All rooms are equipped with:

  • • 2 double beds or 1 king size bed

  • • Balcony or terrace with 2 chairs and 1 table

  • • Individually controlled air conditioning

  • • Ceiling fan

  • • Daily restocked minibar

  • • TV with cable channels

  • • Direct dial telephone

  • • Voice mail

  • • Wake-up service

  • • Hair dryer

  • • In-room safe (extra charge)

CUISINE Gran Ventana Beach Resort offers a variety of dining options.  With three a la carte, all-inclusive restaurants featuring authentic Caribbean cuisine, fine Italian dishes, fresh seafood, and grill, there is something to satisfy every craving.  For a refreshing cocktail or savory snack, guests may choose from seven bars located throughout the resort including a beach club snack bar, lobby bar, swim-up bar, pool-terrace bar, coco bar, tiki bar and late night snack bar. Choose from each one of these restaurants once per week: 

Octopus Gourmet Restaurant – serves flavorful Caribbean cuisine. 

Ocean Grill – features a variety of fresh meats, fish and seafood on the grill.

Sapore di Mare - offers delectable Italian cuisine.

For daily dining, we offer Las Almejas Cafeteria, serving daily buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner

TEACHING SCHEDULE 2 classes every day except for arrival and departure days held in tropical outdoor venues. 

PROGRAM FEE: $400 per week

** Program fee covers the instructor and one travel companion.

***(Program fee is an additional $100 for Christmas and New Years weeks)

Gift Fund:  $100 per week

All resorts participate in our Gift Fund. The gift fund is a courtesy and provides resorts with fitness, entertainment and sports equipment. Even luxury properties do not have budgets for the activity/entertainment department. Guest instructors take pride in helping provide items that our resort partners have difficulty acquiring. NRG2GO will completely prepare you in advance regarding what to take. Items will be lightweight and can be packed in a suitcase. Travelling with only a carry-on bag is not recommended.

Resort Availability

All placements are for one week, based on Saturday arrivals/departures.  Requests are subject to final approval by the resort.  Do not book any flights until your request has been confirmed. The following weeks are available to request.

2024 Availability
December 7, 14
December 21 - 26 (resort is sold out from December 26-31)
2025 Availabilty
February 15, 22
March 1, 8, 15, 29
April 5, 12, 19, 26