Dominican Republic Travel Tips
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Best Day Trips from Punta Cana
Written by Viator, June 2013
Point of the white canes, Punta Cana is a luxury resort destination full of wide white sand beaches, impeccably manicured golf courses, and a balmy Caribbean breeze. Growing in popularity since the ... Read more
Top 3 Adventure Experiences in Punta Cana
Written by Viator, July 2011
Kick Up Dust Zip through the beautiful countryside in a manual transmission dune buggy! Departing from Punta Cana, you’ll travel past colorful houses and across the breathtaking landscape of ... Read more
Puerto Plata Beaches
Written by Viator, August 2010
Puerto Plata or “Port of Silver” was so named by Christopher Columbus in 1502 because of the misty silver hue created by the leaves of an indigenous tree. While the island might not have had any ... Read more
Puerto Plata Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Puerto Plata, or “Port of Silver” was discovered by Columbus way back in 1502, but has only recently become popular as more and more tourists have begun to discover it since the 1980s. Each year ... Read more
3 Days in Punta Cana: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
The Dominican Republic is known for its spectacular beaches, and Punta Cana is no exception. But Punta Cana differs from other beaches in the region because of its year-round pleasant weather that ... Read more
Punta Cana Beaches (Costa del Coco)
Written by Viator, August 2010
When you think "Dominican Republic," picture beautiful warm weather, pristine white sand beaches, turquoise waters and countless palm trees. Punta Cana beaches are all this and more, ... Read more
Punta Cana Nightlife
Written by Viator, August 2010
Punta Cana by night can take on a very different feel from its leisurely daytime vibe. Indeed, as the sun sets in the Dominican Republic, islanders and tourists come out to party by the dozens. ... Read more
Dominican Republic Golfing: Pete Dye’s Gift to Golfers
Written by Natalie Grant , USA, March 2012
Is it odd that a sport originating in rainy-old- Scotland 600 years ago is now one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors on a Caribbean vacation? Editor's Note: This recommendation was taken ... Read more
Santo Domingo - A City of Firsts
Written by Natalie Grant , USA, December 2011
The oldest cathedral in the Americas – and the oldest church in the West Indes – the Catedral de Santa Maria le Menor is one of the oldest landmarks in the Ciudad Colonial (Colombus’ first ... Read more
Dominican Republic: Batter Up!
Written by Natalie Grant , USA, October 2011
The Dominican Republic ‘s first baseball league was founded in 1890, and although it wasn’t until 1956 that the first Dominican played in Major League Baseball (Osvaldo/Ozzie Virgil Sr. with the ... Read more
Dominican Republic: Get There Quickly
Written by Natalie Grant , USA, September 2011
The Dominican Republic is, according to its consulate, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean , especially for Americans. Why? It has white beaches that are actually ... Read more
The Legacy of Columbus
Written by Natalie Grant , USA, August 2011
In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue… Along with cheesy rhymes and anachronistic cartoons, many children these days are also taught false information – some of which is hard to replace. As with ... Read more
Experience Medieval Europe at Altos de Chavon
Written by AlyseInWonderland , USA, July 2011
La Romana, Dominican Republic is home to one of the most extravagant and unique attractions in the Caribbean. Altos de Chavon is a recreation of an entire medieval European village, complete with ... Read more
Nightlife In Puerto Plata
Written by Hudson , USA, March 2013
Touched down in Puerto Plata and looking for some fun? Vacation is all about relaxing and getting to enjoy yourself, and in Puerto Plata there are plenty of options for the traveler looking to do a ... Read more
Cruise Ports in the Dominican Republic
Written by Hudson , USA, February 2013
The Dominican Republic has been growing in popularity in recent years. As a fresh tourist spot with great beaches, stunning underwater fauna, and some of the most fun ports around, the Dominican ... Read more
