Francesca Valentino, 45, was identified as the sole victim of a fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic.
Authorities said she died from smoke inhalation after the blaze forced the evacuation of about 1,700 people. Officials believe flammable palm-roof structures and windy conditions helped the fire spread rapidly.
Valentino is survived by her husband and two daughters.