Found flights from Punta Cana to Cleveland, Cincinnati and other destinations for 99.00 US + taxes which brings it up to 176.00 USD, during December / January. Also was able to get another one way through USAir from Detroit / Punta Cana for 229.00 USD including taxes...so bottom line was able to get round trip for less than 400.00 USD during Holidays...Hope it helps someone else.