Land, settle, first round
- Afternoon: Fly into PUJ (Punta Cana International Airport) — 25 minutes from the core. Drop bags at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana.
- Dinner: Wacamole Bavaro (Mexican / Tacos, $$). Casual tacos and margaritas — the easy late group lunch near the beach
- Night: Ease in at Soles Chill Out Bar — Beachfront bar at Los Corales with live music, hammocks, and sunset cocktails Keep it reasonable; Saturday is the main event.