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Luxury Villa Vacations in the Dominican Republic

The popular Caribbean vacation destination of Dominican Republic is on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles. It is the second largest Caribbean country with a long and interesting history. The capital, Santo Domingo, was Spain’s first capital in the New World and the cathedral and castle are now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Although the official language is Spanish, English is widely understood. The Dominic Republic enjoys year-round warm tropical temperatures making it a great destination for Caribbean vacations, weddings and honeymoons, especially during the winter months.

The Dominican Republic is also well-known for its many golf courses. Cabarete offers a host of activities including wind surfing, kite-surfing and horse-back riding. More adventurous activities include mountain biking, cascading up waterfalls, canyoning, wakeboarding and catamaran sailing. Visitors can go whale watching at Samana, take a cable car to the top of the mountains, visit a rum factory or visit the Amber Museum. Take a safari to the waterfalls or haggle for bargains on the local markets. A Caribbean vacation is all about having fun!

The Dominican Republic has several airports including the main Punta Cana International Airport. You will need to purchase a tourist card upon arrival. If you do not want to hire a car, the local independent transport known as “gua-guas” offer a type of shared taxi service and are a fun Caribbean experience. Buses and regular taxis are cheap and offer a more orthodox way to travel.

Always drink bottled water during your Caribbean vacation in the Dominican Republic, or enjoy the cool Presidente beer or locally produced rum. Traditional Caribbean fare is based on rice, chicken and beans and is cheap and filling. Up-market restaurants on the Dominican Republic also serve international cuisine to suit every budget and taste.