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President Luis Abinader was present for the official opening of the side-by-side Dreams and Secrets Playa Esmeralda hotels in Miches, El Seibo province, north of Punta Cana on Tuesday, 9 December 2025. The beach resorts called for a US$390 million investment that significantly bolsters the eastern coast’s tourism infrastructure. The two new resorts are operating under the Hyatt Inclusive Collection, span over 500,000 square meters and feature more than 10 restaurants and 7 bars.
Secrets is a 500-suite, adults-only property that boasts a world-class spa and specialized dining. Dreams is also a 500-suite hotel that complements Secrets and is geared towards families and multi-generational groups. Dreams features family amenities like water parks and kids/teens clubs.
Both are located on the pristine Miches beachfront. The hotels share a central plaza designed as...
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