Aching to live the kind of swank life of celebrities? Head to the Maxim Bungalows at Cofresi Beach on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. Newly opened in May 2008, the resort features 108 plush bungalows, a 24-hour private concierge service, spa treatments, private beach club, and a fashionable restaurant and bar (including a poolside menu with your order delivered right to your lounge chair). If you really want to play in style, pay an additional fee to go out on The Independence, a 54-foot private yacht.
Choose a weekend escape package for the ladies (at $299 per person per night), featuring a welcome cocktail, special breakfast buffet and choice of spa treatment. Or pick a couples’ three-night escape (for $999 per couple), which includes a $150 gift certificate for services at the spa and a choice of bungalow (studio, double or king). Just don’t bring the kids—the minimum age of stay is 16 years old.
