Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

While not as popular a destination as places like Cancun and Acapulco, bear in mind that unpopular is not a synonym for boring and unexciting (yeah, believe it or not, no one cares how “popular” you were in high school). Just as great as some of the more visited Spring Break spots minus the stadium-filling crowds.

Barcelo Dominican
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Formerly the Ocean Bavaro Spa and Beach Resort, the Barcelo Dominican will be sure to keep you entertained all week long. With 8 restaurants, 6 bars and live shows every night, you’ll have to go out of your way to get bored. Soak up the sun while lying on white-sand Dominican beaches. Go for a swim in the Caribbean. (Yeah, yeah, a “swim.” But you might as well take advantage of clean water before you have to schlep back to New Jersey.) Or spend time at the swim-up bar or one of Barcelo Dominican’s 2 Jacuzzis.

Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus
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With 463 standard rooms and 38 junior suites, the Hacienda Dominicus will usher you into paradise at Punta Cana like no other. Located in the small village of Bayahibe, the hotel is centrally located close to a few smaller islands, which offer ATV riding, golfing and tours of cigar-making plants. The Hacienda Dominicus itself is equipped with a bar and a nightclub (for getting rowdy), as well as Jacuzzis, a spa and a sauna (for dealing with the hangover).

Iberostar Bavaro
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Sort of like the Hacienda Dominicus’ twin brother, only this guy is located right in Punta Cana. A mere 20 minutes from the airport, your Spring Break will begin when your flight touches down. With all the luxurious amenities of the Hacienda Dominicus – bar, nightclub, spa, sauna and Jacuzzis – the Bavaro also features 5 separate a la carte restaurants, perfect for carbo-loading before those Spring Break nights.