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Dominican Republic
Soft sands and clear waters along with an array of activities for the family (Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism)


Dominican Republic Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Encounter dolphins, sea lions, stingrays, and nurse sharks at Ocean World
  • Go whale watching for humpback whales
  • Try windsurfing and kiteboarding in Cabarete
  • Stroll the centuries-old cobblestone streets of Santo Domingo
  • Enjoy the sugar soft sands

Dominican Republic Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Miles of sugar-soft beaches and clear turquoise waters have lured traditional sun and sand seekers to the Dominican Republic, which occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola—Haiti has the rest. The Dominican Republic, one of the Caribbean's largest nations in land mass, also supports one of the highest counts of hotel rooms. Many of these are all-inclusive mega resorts, particularly prevalent in the Punta Cana, Bávaro Beach, and Playa Dorado areas. With elaborate pools, multiple restaurants, children's programs, and typically no charge for kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, and other activities, most visitors never leave their resort complex except to play golf. The Dominican Republic challenges duffers with top courses designed by experts such as Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Pete Dye, and Tom Fazio.

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Hotels

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Paradisus Palma Real - All Inclusive
Playas de Bavaro
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Distance: 138.0 Miles
(from destination center)
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Casa De Campo
P.O. Box 140
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Distance: 115.6 Miles
(from destination center)
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Club Med Punta Cana All Inclusive
Apartado Postal 106 Provincia La Altagracia
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Distance: 144.7 Miles
(from destination center)
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Attractions

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Sosua Beach
15 miles east of Puerta Plata
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Distance: 53.5 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Sosua Beach, located on the North Coast, is one... Read More
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Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Distance: 57.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Bordering the Ozama River, this area boasts... Read More
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Samana Bay
Northeast coast
Samana, Dominican Republic Map
Distance: 83.3 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Every year between January and March two to three... Read More
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Dominican Republic Vacation Rentals

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Beach house with pool and garden BBQ
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Computer Access, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Pets OK, Phone, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool, Towels

from: $121
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Beautiful Cabarete Villa with Ocean View
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Hot Tub, Patio, TV

from: $3850
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Magnificent Villa With Direct Access to the Beach
Bedrooms: 8 Bathrooms: 10 Sleeps: 18
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Patio, Phone, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR, Wireless Internet Access


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