The Dominican Republic is a Latin American country located in the Greater Antilles archipelago on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. It shares a border with the Republic of Haiti, making it one of two Caribbean islands that are split by two countries; the other is Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten. Hispaniola is the second-largest of the Greater Antilles islands, and lies west of Puerto Rico and east of Cuba and Jamaica.


Capital: Santo Domingo
Geography: 18,816 sq mi
Population: 9,760,000
Religion: Roman Catholic.
Language: Spanish.
Currency: Dominican peso; US$ is widely accepted.
Time Zone: Atlantic/Eastern Time Zone.
Electricity: 110/60Hz


Entry Requirements:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must have a valid passport that is valid for six months past the date of first entry into the Dominican Republic, and an onward or return ticket. A visa is not required.


Getting There:
Travel Time to the Dominican Republic from:
Los Angeles: 10 hrs 2 min
Philadelphia: 3 hrs 40min
Washington DC: 3 hrs 42 min
New York: 4 hrs 5 min
Chicago: 4 hrs 32 min
Dallas: 6 hrs
Miami: 2 hrs 20 min
Toronto: 4 hrs 15 min
Vancouver: 9 hrs 45 min



Popular Shopping Items:
Jewelry, Amber
Perfume
Watches
Ceramics
Liquor, Rum
Mahogany
Rocking chairs
Coffee
Camera Equipment

Activities:
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Swimming
Sailing
Fishing
Parasailing
Kayaking
Baseball
Horse racing
Dog Racing
Horseback riding
Trap & Skeet Shooting
Golf
Polo
Casinos
Nightlife

Major Attractions:
Columbus Square - statue of Christopher Columbus.
Alcazar de Colon - 1514 castle built by Diego, Columbus' son.
Independence Park - place where independence was proclaimed in 1844.
Casa de Bastidas - museum of treasures from sunken ships.
Puerto Plata - historical & resort city.
Boca Chica & Juan Dolio - beaches.
Museo de las Casas Reales - museum
Ruinas Fuerte San Diego
Reloj de Sol (Solar clock)
Iglesias y Conventos
Casa de Campo - trap & skeet shooting

Travel Seasons:
Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter.
Low Season: Easter to mid-December
Spring Break: March & April
Hurricane Season: June to November

Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb

Weather:
Average Temperatures & Average Rainfall (inches)
  High Low Rain
in.
Jan 82° 71° 3.02
Feb 83° 71° 2.30
Mar 83° 72° 2.14
Apr 85° 73° 3.71
May 86° 75° 5.29
Jun 88° 77° 3.52
Jul 87° 77° 4.16
Aug 88° 77° 5.22
Sep 88° 77° 5.60
Oct 88° 76° 5.06
Nov 85° 74° 6.17
Dec 83° 72° 4.57

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Dominican Republic Resort Vacations



Welcome to the Dominican Republic!

Occupying the eastern portion of the lush island of Hispaniola, the Dominican Republic vacation offers a vibrant travel destination whose endless charms bring the island's admirers back to vacation time and again.

The flawless beaches and gentle waters of the Dominican Republic are nature's gift to visitors on vacation. And whether your vacation includes enjoying the unspoiled beauty of the Dominican Republic from a sailboat, surfboard or horseback, you'll be enthralled with the beauty of your vacation experience.

 

There's plenty to explore while on vacation on the charismatic island of the Dominican Republic, where old world flavors and long-standing colonial traditions rest side by side with the contemporary rhythms of the Caribbean.

City Lifestyle
La Romana

Located on the southeastern coast, La Romana is a favorite among the discriminating vacationers. Its gentle waters offer divers and snorkelers many sites of underwater exploration. Some of La Romana's attractions include the Casa De Campo Resort, Altos De Chavon (16th century replica of a Mediterranean artists village), and the famous "Teeth of the Dog" golf course.

 
Punta Cana

Located on the easternmost coast, Punta Cana ("Point of the Palm Tree") features luxurious resorts on pristine beaches where there is no shortage of palm trees. No resort in Punta Cana is higher than the highest palm tree.

 
Puerto Plata Located on the northernmost coast, Puerto Plata's ("port of Silver") beaches are cooled by palms and offer an array of watersports. Puerto Plata offers vacationers an ideal blend of cultures, architecture, flavors, and rhythms.
Cap Cana Hailed as the World’s Greatest New Destination, the enchanting locale known as Cap Cana is home to a wondrous Caribbean retreat. Set along the Dominican Republic’s eastern coastline of sugar-white sand beaches and crystal-clear sea.

 
Punta Cana Resorts Destination Lifestyles
Resort
Rooms
Rating*
Melia Caribe Tropical
A Sol Melia Resort
Punta Cana Luxury, caters to Families, Singles, Couples, Golfers, Active Atmosphere, All Suites, Kids activities 4mos - 13 yrs All-inclusive
11 Restaurants
1,144
5
The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana
A Sol Melia Resort		 Punta Cana Exclusive, private, all-inclusive luxuriously appointed vacation residence, caters to Couples, Families, Singles, Active Atmosphere All-inclusive
10 Restaurants
24-hr Room Svc
Plus Other exclusive restaurants
192
All
Suites
5+
Paradisus Punta Cana
A Sol Melia Resort		 Punta Cana Luxury, caters to Couples, Families, Singles, Golfers, Active Atmosphere All-inclusive
10 Restaurants
24-hr Room Svc
500
All
Suites
5
The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real
A Sol Melia Resort 		Punta Cana Exclusive, private, all-inclusive luxuriously appointed vacation residence, caters to Couples, Singles, Golfers, Relaxing Ambiance All-inclusive
6 restaurants
24-hr Room Svc
Plus Other exclusive restaurants
192
All
Suites
5+
Paradisus Palma Real
A Sol Melia Resort 		Punta Cana Luxury, caters to Couples, Singles, Golfers, Relaxing Ambiance All-inclusive
6 restaurants
24-hr Room Svc
554
All
Suites
5+
Punta Cana Resorts Destination Lifestyles
Resort
Rooms
Rating*
Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana Punta Cana Couples, Families ,Singles, Groups; Activities, Spa, Weddings, Kids Club All-inclusive
8 restaurants
Room Service
500
5
Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa
 Punta Cana Couples, Families ,Singles, Groups; Activities, Spa, Weddings, Kids Club All-inclusive
7 restaurants
Room Service
620
5
Excellence Punta Cana Punta Cana Luxury, Adults-only; 18 years and over All-inclusive
7 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
446
5+
La Romana Resorts Destination Lifestyles
Resort
Rooms
Rating*
Casa De Campo La Romana On-site golf, tennis, spa, pampering European Plan
9 Restaurants
450
5+
Dreams La Romana
La Romana Active Families, Couples, Honeymooners, Singles, Groups; Activities, Spa, Weddings, Kids Club All-inclusive
5 Restaurants
751
5
Cap Cana Resorts Destination Lifestyles
Resort
Rooms
Rating*
Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana Cap Cana

Ultra-luxury, Adults-only, Couples, Singles, Relaxing Ambiance, Spa, Golf, 24-hour concierge service

 All-inclusive
5 Restaurants
24-hr Room Svc
175
Suites and Villas
6

 

*Resort Rating from 4-star Superior to 6-star Ultra Luxury

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