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 Splash Water World 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.