Villa Taina, a boutique hotel on the beach in the center of Cabarete, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, has announced special rtaes for May-June. From May 15 through June 15, guests pay $288 for four nights, per Standard Room, double occupancy, including all local taxes and service charges. This special should be booked under the reservation code Nic500.

This is a pay three nights, get the fourth free deal and includes a daily, all-you-can-eat, full breakfast at the open-air, come-as-you-are (wet bathing suit and all) breeze-swept, open-air dining room next to the beach. Or enjoy dining on the beach with your toes wiggling in the sand.

“This special rate, perfect for a four-day weekend or a mid-week getaway, gives clients the opportunity to discover the hospitality of the Dominican Republic and what is considered the best windsurfing, kite boarding and traditional surfing destination in the Caribbean,” says Claudia Schwarz, the owner/manager of Villa Taina.

Additionally, the hotel is offering a special for windsurfers and kite boarders staying at the hotel. Rent surfing equipment for one week at the regular rate of $250 and get the second week free at the on-premise Cabarete Windsurf Club, one of the oldest surfing schools in the country. This special is available from May 15th through May 31st.

“We also offer four, three-bedroom villas,” says Claudia. “These are ideal for families or groups of friends that want a more independent, yet intimate vacation lifestyle in family-like accommodations. They are also ideal to rent all four for incentive trips and quiet and secluded office meetings.” Rates are starting from $159 per night per villa for up to six guests.

Villa Taina is only 20 minutes from the Puerto Plata international airport (POP), which is only 1 hour and 55 minutes from Miami and only 3 ½ hours from New York.

Villa Taina, www.villataina.com