AMERICAS/DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Discover Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is one of the friendliest islands in the Caribbean: the distinctive relaxing Latin atmosphere, the colorful nightlife and the majestic beaches – with more than 1.000 coast miles - offer something for everyone. Combining cultural elements from Spain, Africa and the Americas, the Dominican Republic is one of the most diverse destinations, a traveler can visit.
Santo Domingo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest city in the New World. Founded in 1498, it contains the first cathedral, monastery and court in the western hemisphere. To the east, Punta Cana has 20 miles of beautiful white sand beaches dotted with palm trees. Also, known for its beautiful white sand is Boca Chica, near Santo Domingo, with calm waters ideal for children.
The Dominican Republic's numerous all-inclusive resorts represent some of the best deals in the Caribbean. the larger ones have thousands of rooms and offer a huge variety of swimming pools and water sports, restaurants, bars and sometimes even casinos, golf courses and thermal baths.