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Dominican Republic Travel Guide
Holidays to the Dominican Republic serve up white-sandy beaches and mountainous jungly scenery alongside top-end resorts, golf courses and spa options galore.
One of the largest Caribbean islands, it's also one of the most diverse. Inland, lush rolling hills, forested mountains, and stunning waterfalls take centre-stage. Along the coast you'll find all types of beaches, from swathes of pristine sands to rugged rocky cliffs, and secret mangrove lagoons. There are watersports centres dotted around the island, in case you want to ride a jet-ski over the waves or put the wind back into your sails with a crash course in kitesurfing.
Beyond the beaches, there's lots to see and do. Explore one of the island's quaint colonial towns like Santa Domingo; go white water rafting along the Yaque del Norte River, or keep an eye out for whales along the sleepy Samaná Peninsula.
One of the largest Caribbean islands, it's also one of the most diverse. Inland, lush rolling hills, forested mountains, and stunning waterfalls take centre-stage. Along the coast you'll find all types of beaches, from swathes of pristine sands to rugged rocky cliffs, and secret mangrove lagoons. There are watersports centres dotted around the island, in case you want to ride a jet-ski over the waves or put the wind back into your sails with a crash course in kitesurfing.
Beyond the beaches, there's lots to see and do. Explore one of the island's quaint colonial towns like Santa Domingo; go white water rafting along the Yaque del Norte River, or keep an eye out for whales along the sleepy Samaná Peninsula.
Things to do in Dominican Republic - The Highlights
Punta Cana, on the Easterly tip of the island, is where you'll find the biggest selection of five-star hotels. Known as the Coconut Coast, its sandy palm-fringed beaches are the main allure, although Santo Domingo is also known for its bars, clubs, and restaurants. To the south you'll find the La Romana area. With just a sprinkling of hotels, the beaches here are some of the prettiest on the island. Family-friendly resort, like Casa de Campo Resort and Villas offers bucket loads of tot-pleasing facilities, along with one of the most advanced golf learning centres in the Caribbean plus upscale facilities and services, specially meant to please travellers in search of a high standard of comfort, sophistication and relaxation.
Best time to visit Dominican Republic
When to go to Dominican Republic
Blue skies and sunny days are almost guaranteed in the Dominican Republic, with year-round average highs of 29°C.
November - April is widely considered the best time to go (they're the least humid months).
June - October are the hottest months, prone to the odd tropical downpour (although these usually clear quickly and shouldn't affect your holiday). This is classed as low-season, making it the best time to find special offers. Officially, it's hurricane season from June - September - but even if a one does hit, you can rest assured the hotels are well prepared to see out the storms safely.
November - April is widely considered the best time to go (they're the least humid months).
June - October are the hottest months, prone to the odd tropical downpour (although these usually clear quickly and shouldn't affect your holiday). This is classed as low-season, making it the best time to find special offers. Officially, it's hurricane season from June - September - but even if a one does hit, you can rest assured the hotels are well prepared to see out the storms safely.
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Dining in Dominican Republic
Food is big part of Dominican Republic culture - and thanks to a surge in tourism over the last few years, the island's culinary scene is going from strength to strength. You'll find a wide range of restaurants right across the island, serving everything from Caribbean-inspired classics to seafood, Italian, sushi and Asian fusion dishes. Internationally trained chefs have been drafted in to jazz up typical Dominican fare at the island's newer resort and hotel restaurants, whilst local beach bistros and cafes continue to serve island favourites like sancocho (a slow-cooked stew) and mofongo (a Puerto-Rican dish made with plantains).
Where to stay in Dominican Republic
Bávaro
Bávaro is a glitzy resort town on the East coast of Dominican Republic in the Punta Cana area. One of the main reasons for choosing to stay here is the 10km sandy gem of a beach. Powder-like white sand is paired with pure turquoise waters, whilst colourful snack shacks line the shore. Active-bods find plenty of watersports to get stuck into, whilst there are ample sun-loungers and umbrellas for everyone else. There’s also lots to keep you occupied away from the beach. All of our featured hotels have tennis courts, or there's golf on offer at the nearby Iberostate Bavaro Golf Club 18-hole course.
Uvero Alto
Uvero Alto is a half hours drive up the coast from Bávaro. It's much quieter; the beaches feel more private as there's little foot or boat traffic. It's remote and peaceful, giving off tropical 'deserted island' vibes. The sand is a shade of light beige (as opposed to the postcard white of Bávaro), but it's still silky soft and the ocean is an amazing colour. If you do fancy getting out and about, taxis are readily available by asking the front desk, and most excursion companies do pickups from resorts in Uvero Alto.
Casa de Campo in La Romana
With some of the prettiest beaches on the island (or so the locals claim), La Romana is graced by long swathes of sand, with swaying palm trees and bath-temperature waters. You'll find loads of restaurants in the marina, which sit beside cigar shops and bustling street markets where you can pick up some handmade souvenirs. For evening entertainment, the big hotels take centre stage, laying on all sorts of exciting soirées from glam cabaret shows to movies on the beach. Stay at Casa de Campo Resort and Villas which is a destination itself.
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Key Information
Flight Time: 11 hours 30 minutes
Time Difference: GMT - 4 hours
Currency: Dominican Peso, US Dollars
Language: Spanish, English widely spoken