Tortuga Bay at Puntacana Resort & Club Named #1 Best Hotel in Punta Cana and #4 in the Caribbean in the 2016 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings .

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— For the fourth year, Tortuga Bay is featured on the U.S. News List — Best Hotels in Punta Cana and in the Caribbean.

January 28, 2016 – U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and information, recognized Tortuga Bay as the #1 Best Hotel in Punta Cana and #4 in the Caribbean in its annual evaluation of hotels that offer high-quality amenities and exceptional experiences.

“Tortuga Bay is thrilled to once again be recognized as one of the best hotels in Punta Cana and in the Caribbean by U.S. News & World Report. We pride ourselves in offering each guest the ultimate luxurious experience, which starts from the moment they exit the plane.” – Alberto Abreu, Hospitality Executive Director, Tortuga Bay.

The Best Hotels methodology combines a hotel’s industry accolades with expert and guest reviews and hotel class ratings. U.S. News scored luxury hotels, identifying the top 10 percent in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean with Gold badges and the top 30 percent within specific markets with Silver badges. The rankings feature over 2,500 hotels across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

“Travelers don’t have to waste time searching for a great hotel,” said Erin Shields, travel editor for U.S. News. “The 2016 Best Hotels are adored by industry experts and travelers alike for their great amenities, comfortable rooms and exemplary service.”

For more information about the 2016 Best Hotels, please visit travel.usnews.com/Hotels or join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #BestHotels16.

ABOUT PUNTACANA RESORT & CLUB
The development of Grupo Puntacana dates back to 1969 when Dominican businessman Frank R. Rainieri and Theodore W. Kheel, the late prominent New York attorney and labor mediator, created a partnership to construct a resort and real estate community that respects the natural habitat of Punta Cana while offering a world-class vacation experience. Maintaining a dedication to sustainable tourism, Puntacana Resort & Club has since grown to encompass over 26 square miles and now includes luxury boutique hotel Tortuga Bay;  The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club; the Four Points by Sheraton Puntacana Village; the Six Senses Spa; newly inaugurated Oscar de la Renta Tennis Center; Puntacana Ecological Foundation; The Puntacana Foundation; five residential communities (Corales, Hacienda, Marina, Arrecife, and Tortuga); a full-service marina; eight restaurants; a shopping village; 45 holes of championship golf over two golf courses and Punta Cana International Airport, a modern facility that incorporates innovative and eco-friendly design. In 1997, Julio Iglesias and Oscar de la Renta joined the Group as co-investors and have made PUNTACANA Resort & Club their home. Currently, Punta Cana is the most highly visited Caribbean destination and is easily accessible from all over the globe.  For more information on PUNTACANA Resort & Club, visit www.puntacana.com