Are you thinking of booking a holiday in the Dominican Republic this year? The Dominican Republic is a beautiful holiday destination to travel to that many holiday makers flock to each year. It is known for its beautiful weather, crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, and is one of the top Caribbean destinations to visit.
No matter the length of time you are planning on visiting, a mid-week break, week break, or two weeks, you will have a fantastic time – we recommend staying a week or two for the best experience. It’s ideal for couples, families, or friends looking for a hot destination with many activities to do.
Accommodation-wise, you are spoiled for choice with many hotels dotted around the island, ranging from 3-star to 5-star. If you prefer an apartment, you’ll find plenty to choose from as well – just make sure you read the reviews to check previous guests’ experiences. Iberostar hotel in Punta Cana is known to be a lovely hotel if you would like a recommendation. Iberostar has many hotels dotted around the world alongside their Caribbean hotels.
If you are thinking of going on a breakaway to the Dominican Republic, we have put together a guide of four reasons why you will love it.
The Beaches
If you are looking for a beach holiday, you are not going to get much better than the Dominican Republic. They have many beaches dotted around the island, each offering crystal clear waters and stunning sandy beaches.
Whether you enjoy relaxing on the beach with a cocktail and reading your book, or fancy taking a dip in the water, they cater to everyone.
Many of the beaches will have restaurants or bars nearby which you can pop to as well as well-known hotels that you can stay in. When exploring the beaches, why not book a snorkeling trip and swim with the marine life, you’ll see many underwater animals that you may have never seen before.
The Water Sports
Following on from the beaches, many will have a whole range of water sports that you can get involved with. From jet skiing to kayaking, wakeboarding to parasailing, they have endless possibilities when it comes to the water sports scene.
If you consider yourself an adrenaline junkie, a water baby or simply like to spend your time out at sea taking part in different sports, you’ll love it here. There are many different water sports that you can take part in, some of which you may have never heard of before.
If you are completely new to some of the more difficult ones, you could take on a beginner’s session. More advanced users could choose to enjoy them by themselves depending on what water sports they like. If you are unsure about which water sports to try, make sure you research the local beaches and see what they offer before venturing out. Some hotel resorts may offer their own water sports for you to try.
Explore the Capital City
When visiting the Dominican Republic, you have to factor some time into exploring Santo Domingo, their capital city. Here you can explore their culture, dine in some exceptional restaurants, learn about the Dominican Republic through their museums and wander along the cobbled streets.
You can spend many hours if not days in the city, discovering new things to see and do. You could split your time when staging in the Dominican Republic and book a beachfront hotel for a few days and a hotel in the city for the remaining days of your break away.
Some say Santo Domingo is one of the most beautiful cities in the Caribbean.
The Food
If you are someone who loves their food and considers yourself a foodie, then you’ll be in heaven when visiting the Dominican Republic. There are many restaurants for you to dine in, all cooking local food as well as different cultural cuisines.
Whether you are visiting the city or staying in a resort, most are known for preparing delicious meals, a great way to introduce you to the cuisine in the Dominican Republic.
Traditional dishes in the Dominican Republic include Mangú con Los Tres Golpes, Puerco Asado, Asopao and more. If you speak to the locals when visiting, they will be able to tell you where the best places to visit to eat the local food would be.
The above points are four of many reasons why you should book a holiday in the Dominican Republic. The more research you do, the more positive reasons you’ll discover for the lovely destination. Once you’ve been once, we can guarantee you’ll be returning for another holiday.
Where in the Dominican Republic are you thinking of staying? Have you ever visited before and what was your favorite thing about the Dominican Republic? Which of the above points do you agree most with? Is there anything you would like to share without readers? Let us know in the comment box below.
