Caribbean
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic combines beautiful beaches, lush mountain landscapes, rich Afro-Caribbean culture and some of the region's most developed resort infrastructure. From the iconic beaches of Punta Cana and the historic colonial city of Santo Domingo to the waterfalls of Samaná and the mountains of the Cordillera Central, the Dominican Republic offers a breadth of Caribbean experience that few islands can match.
Elect's take
"The Dominican Republic delivers a quality of beach and resort experience that consistently satisfies and the historic centre of Santo Domingo provides cultural depth that most purely beach focused Caribbean destinations cannot match."
Punta Cana is the most developed resort area in the Caribbean with a long stretch of beach backed by an extraordinary concentration of hotels. Santo Domingo is one of the most historically significant cities in the Americas. Founded in 1498 the Zona Colonial is the oldest continuously inhabited European city in the western hemisphere and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Samaná Peninsula offers beautiful beaches and whale watching from January to March.
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Punta Cana
The Caribbean's most famous resort destination with outstanding beaches.
Santo Domingo Zona Colonial
The oldest European city in the Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Humpback Whales
Outstanding whale watching in Samaná Bay from January to March.
El Limón Waterfall
A beautiful 52 metre waterfall in the Samaná Peninsula accessible by horseback.
Jarabacoa
Mountain town with excellent hiking, rafting and cooler temperatures.
Merengue & Bachata
The Dominican Republic is the birthplace of two globally celebrated dance music traditions.
