A Holiday To The Dominican Republic Has The Best The Caribbean Can Offer And More!
The Dominican Republic is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. It is part of the same island as Haiti just east of Cuba in the Caribbean Sea. The islands location is ideal and it benefits from the perfect weather conditions in the area.
Although it is often thought of as the cheapest destination in the Caribbean, the island of the Dominican Republic caters for both extravagant and more basic holidays.
The island has a reputation as a top tourist destination and has a wide range of activities across the island.
Scuba diving and swimming are activities perfectly suited to the Dominican Republic’s fantastic sea. The range of sea life and coral reefs are astounding and Scuba diving and snorkelling are recommended.
All year golf is one of the reasons that make the Dominican Republic popular with tourists. There are several challenging courses across Santo Domingo, La Romana, Punta Cana, Playa Dorada and Cofresi and various other resorts.
The island has some of the largest protected areas in the Caribbean with over twenty national parks to conserve the beautiful countryside. It is worth hiring a car and exploring the islands many different regions and areas. The destination has the highest peak in the Caribbean too, Pico Duarte.
The Dominican Republic is one of the top cigar producers worldwide after Cuba and prices are cheap so it might be worth buying some as souvenirs. While shopping on the island, look out for the rare blue gem called Larimar which is unique to the Dominican Republic. The island also has amber mines and harvests coffee beans, so you can take a variety of different local produce with you as a reminder.
The capital of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo is full of historic buildings like the colonial ones found in “Zona Colonial”. These date from the 1600s when the island was under spanish rule.
Food in the Dominican Republic is an unusual combination of Spanish and African influenced cooking. Various different local dishes are available; a common meal is rice with meat and fried plantain.
If you are looking for a stunning and unusual destination the Dominican Republic has a lot to offer. Along with golf courses and fantastic weather, the island has a range of shops, markets and beaches to enjoy, as well as some high quality hotels.
Select from Santo Domingo, La Romana, Punta Cana, Playa Dorada, Cofresi and more. The best holiday deals for your trip of a lifetime to one of The Dominican Republic’s great resorts are only a step away. Book your www.thomascook.com/destinations/dominican-republic/">holiday to the Dominican Republic today!
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