Explore Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic packs Caribbean variety into a single country — all-inclusive coastlines, colonial capitals, mountain retreats, and merengue nights that spill into the street. It is an island of contrasts, where resort polish and village life coexist within a few hours' drive. The Dominican warmth is immediate and genuine, expressed as readily in a roadside colmado as in a five-star lobby.
Atlantic and Caribbean coasts deliver championship golf, catamaran reefs, and beaches that seem endless. Samaná brings humpback whales in winter and waterfall hikes through lush highland forest. Cool highlands offer rafting and coffee farms for travelers who want days beyond the resort gate — merengue, bachata, and roadside sancocho tie every region together.
Places to visit
Highlights we often weave into bespoke itineraries—each destination below can be tailored to your pace, season, and interests.
Punta Cana
All-inclusive excellence on coconut-lined east coast—Cap Cana marina glamour and reef snorkel within resort gates.
- Bávaro and Cap Cana beaches stretch along Atlantic coast where palm-fringed resorts define Caribbean all-inclusive prestige.
- Hoyo Azul cenote and Scape Park zip-lines add jungle adventure to beach days on limestone karst hinterland.
- Saona Island catamaran day trips reach white sand and starfish shallows in Parque Nacional del Este marine reserve.
Puerto Plata
North-coast Amber Cove cruises, cable car to Isabel de Torres, and Victorian gingerbread along the Atlantic.
- Teleférico Puerto Plata ascends Isabel de Torres peak for botanical gardens and Christ statue views above the coast.
- Fortaleza San Felipe, built 1577, guards the harbour where Amber Cove cruise port meets historic Atlantic trade.
- 27 Charcos de Damajagua waterfall jumps reward guided canyon adventures inland from resort beaches.
La Romana
Casa de Campo resort polish, Altos de Chavón amphitheatre, and Saona Island gateways on the southeast coast.
- Altos de Chavón replicates a sixteenth-century Mediterranean village above the Chavón River for dining and amphitheatre concerts.
- Casa de Campo's Teeth of the Dog golf course ranks among Caribbean's most celebrated fairways beside marina villages.
- Bayahibe fishing village launches speedboats to Saona Island's coconut palms within Parque Nacional del Este.
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