Unwind at a 5-star Punta Cana resort in an oceanview suite for 50% off regular rates.

This exclusive deal from Sanctuary Cap Cana, winner of the 2012 TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award, trims rates through October to $178 per night.

Guests will receive a $100 credit per stay to the resort spa, touted by Frommer’s as one of "the best in the Dominican Republic."

Activities abound with five pools, water sports and two championship golf courses, one of which was rated No. 1 in the area by Golfweek magazine.

The resort also boasts five restaurants and eight bars. The largest inland yacht marina in the Caribbean is five minutes away.

Upgraded Monarch Villas, with separate living areas and terraces overlooking the ocean and private gardens, are also discounted.

The daily resort fee has been waived for this special (regularly $20).

Note: There is a four-night minimum length of stay required to get this deal.