7 days in Atlanta & Punta Cana Itinerary

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

Take a break from Atlanta with a short trip to Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: observe the fascinating underwater world at Georgia Aquarium, examine the collection at World of Coca-Cola, snap pictures at Jackson Street Bridge, and walk around Centennial Olympic Park.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Atlanta day trip site.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Dobbins Air Reserve Base and Robins Air Force Base. Expect a daytime high around 59°F in December, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel to Punta Cana.

In an area boasting beaches that face both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, vacations in Punta Cana have been popular with tourists since the early 1970s.

Spend a day of island exploring on the 11th (Fri) at Saona Island. Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Bavaro Beach, indulge in some personalized pampering at Flavio Acuna Spa Natural Center, stop by HARRISON'S Fine Caribbean Jewelers, and don't miss a visit to Jesus Maestro Parish.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Punta Cana sightseeing site.

Traveling by flight from Atlanta to Punta Cana takes 6 hours. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Atlanta in December, expect Punta Cana to be much warmer, temps between 85°F and 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.