The hot dry air assaults your face as you drive down a bumpy and dusty road. Forests of cactus outfit the coarse terrain as you wonder: “Am I still in the Caribbean?” Yes, you are absolutely still on the white sand, sunshine-glazed tropical Caribbean... more »
Dominican Republic Travel Articles
Getting married in the Dominican Republic
Picture the ultimate romantic back drop: star-encrusted night skies, furiously colorful sunsets, golden rays of sunshine streaming over elegant palms making their shadows dance across the snowy white sand which stretches to the sapphire ...more »
Surfing in the Dominican Republic
Have you ever felt the thrill of surfing on an ocean wave? It begins as a hunt. You and your board gently float on the sun-kissed swells as you wait, eyes fixed on the horizon searching, waiting, for your next conquest. Finally you ...more »
Carnival in the Dominican Republic
Crowds line the street on this cool February afternoon, and speakers mounted on nearby corners blast festive Caribbean music in your ears as you crane your neck, trying to catch a glimpse of the parade that you know will be rounding the ...more »
Humpback Whale Watching in the Dominican Republic
Hear the song of the humpback whale; watch a mother whale care for her young calf; experience the awe of watching the humpback whales breach and roll in the pristine waters of Samaná Bay, on the eastern coast of the Dominican ...more »
The Haitises Natural Park
As you sail by the protruding islets surrounding a spectacular virgin forest, you spot nesting birds seeking refuge in the boughs of unique trees and chiselled rocks. Then, as you ease your way through the mysterious mangrove swamps, home ...more »
The 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua
Imagine the following scene: you have been hiking with a group of your friends for about forty five minutes when you hear a sound. You aren’t too sure what it is at first; it sounds like a crowd of people far away, cheering at a sports ...more »
Dominican Republic Attractions - Salto El Limon
The Dominican Republic is the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean. In 2010, more than 4 million tourists, mostly from North America and Western Europe, visited this tropical paradise. The island has so much to offer, but ...more »
Dominican Republic Cuisine
There are many things to consider when planning a vacation to a new destination, such as the climate, sightseeing, accommodation, activities, and, of course, food. As a visitor to the Dominican Republic, what can you expect to find when ...more »
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