PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic — W Hotels has slipped into something more laid-back yet unapologetically bold: the brand’s first all-inclusive playground, W Punta Cana, has officially opened on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, according to a press release by W Hotels.

 SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — The United States has nudged the Dominican Republic back into the diplomatic spotlight, elevating its travel notice to a Level 2 “exercise increased caution” designation — a reminder for the nearly 3 million Americans who fly into this Caribbean hub each year that petty and violent crime remain concerns.

The Dominican Republic lands in the middle of the global price spectrum with average daily tourist costs of US$132, according to a press release by HelloSafe. The insurance and travel-comparison platform examined what visitors typically spend on lodging, meals and in-country transportation in 104 destinations, offering a snapshot that helps travelers decide where their dollars—or euros—go the furthest. International airfare was excluded from the analysis.