Among the Dominican Republic’s latest five-star developments, Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana brings its concept of Unlimited-Luxury® to the island’s east coast. The adults-only resort sprawls atop a bluff looking onto the virgin beaches and turquoise sea that make Cap Cana a favorite Caribbean retreat for couples in love.

The property’s 175 suites and villas are set in Spanish colonial-style buildings enhanced by awe-inspiring island views. Couples can book a Honeymoon Junior Suite, complete with a private plunge pool and sun deck. They can stay in one of the more intimate and secluded Castle Junior Suites, or they can splurge on a Monarch Ocean Front Villa—in fact, as many as 50 of the accommodations offer direct access to the beach and warm Atlantic Ocean surf.

In each of the guestrooms, Caribbean design elements blend effortlessly with luxurious modern touches, from woven ceiling fans and cushioned rattan lounge chairs to elegant marble floors and the finest cotton bedding. Rooms also feature top-of-the-line technology such as plasma TVs, DVD players with digital music systems and high-speed Internet access.

Guests don’t have to wander far to relax on pristine beaches, by spectacular seaside pools or at the tranquil spa. They also have a choice of numerous restaurants and bars. Close by, Punta Espada Golf Course—a Jack Nicklaus Signature design—treats players to breathtaking ocean views from more than half of its greens.

The marina nearby provides hundreds of slips for the impressive yachts that anchor at Cap Cana and is also home to a shopping arcade lined with designer boutiques and handicraft shops. In the evening, guests can savor a nightcap and gamble at the resort’s own casino.

With its location on a two-mile stretch of prime Caribbean beachfront, Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana offers a spectacular backdrop for a wedding celebration. Each special occasion is a careful collaboration between the resort’s event planner, banquet manager and talented executive chef, who ensure that brides and grooms get hitched without a hitch. Several wedding packages— one of them complimentary—suit a variety of tastes and budgets. Whether the event is hosted by the sea or in an elegant banquet room, nuptials here are as exquisite as the Cap Cana sunset.