TORONTO — Exclusively offered through Sunwing’s Signature Vacations Collection, Riu Republica in Punta Cana has added a number of new enhancements for this coming season.

The five-star all-inclusive adults-only resort will now feature an exciting water park. This will be the second ****** Water ***** to open in Punta Cana, with four of the most intrepid slides reserved for guests of Riu Republica. Along with the new water park, guests will also enjoy additional pools – with eight now to choose from including three with swim-up bars – and four new restaurants. The resort has also added more than 300 new rooms.

In addition, there are now ten restaurants to choose from: two buffets for breakfast and dinner; the Italian ‘Tarantella’; the Asian ‘Kaori’; the steakhouse ‘Quisqueya’; two ‘Kulinarium’ fusion eateries; the Spanish restaurant ‘Olé’, which serves typical dishes from Spanish culture; a new daily jerk grill open daily in the pool zone; and the ‘Taj Mahal’, where guests can enjoy the exotic aromas and flavours of Indian cuisine.

Other amenities include eight bars (including one that’s open 24 hours a day), gym, steam bath and Jacuzzi, along with the Renova Spa wellness centre and beauty salon.

Clients who book a vacation package from the Signature Vacations Collection get an array of accommodations and amenities designed to suit both couples and families, in addition to a host of RIU-topia features including: unlimited reservation free à la carte dining and international drinks, in room liquor dispenser, free WiFi, spa credit and more. Guests staying at adults-only RIU Hotels and Resorts can take advantage of exclusive perks such as premium spirits throughout the hotel and romantic dinners on the beach.