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Hundreds of kilometres of coastline, stunning mountain scenery, and evocative colonial architecture; everything symptomatic of an island paradise can be found in the Dominican Republic. With myriad watersports, championship golf courses, great spas and luxury resorts, a holiday here is about as relaxing and undemanding as you can get.
Famed for baseball, beaches and a rich heritage of African, Spanish and Taíno Indian culture, the Dominican Republic is vibrant, exquisite and unhurried. This is an island that knows how to party, as can be seen at Carnival celebrations held throughout the country and at each town's own distinctive fiesta. Beyond the capital, much of the Dominican Republic is distinctly rural, with vistas reminiscent of the Alps, and lush rainforests that conceal stunning waterfalls and sparkling spring-fed pools. With 1,000 miles of stunning coastline, the beaches are, of course, the defining feature of the island; white-sand beaches are shaded by rows of palm trees, lined with dramatic rocky cliffs and wind-swept dunes, or even serene mangrove lagoons.
Thanks to its size, Dominican Republic offers more variety of activities than perhaps any other Caribbean country. Renowned as a leading golf destination in the region, it has many world-renowned courses. On the water, surfing, kite surfing and windsurfing opportunities abound as well as a variety of motorised and non-motorised watersports. Divers and snorkellers will find excellent sites teeming with marine life. Inland, adventure sports enthusiasts can try canyoning, mountain biking and caving or explore the landscape on guided hikes. From December to March, hop on a boat to spot humpback whales.
Lunch is the main meal of the day for Dominicans; La Bandera Dominicana, a heaping plate of rice and beans, served with meat and a side salad, is the traditional favourite. A unique local drink, known as Mama Juana, is a staple of the island. This concoction of rum, red wine, and honey, soaked with tree bark and herbs, is said to taste similar to port or Amaro, and locals even make claims of its near-mystical healing abilities.
The Dominican Republic has a tropical climate that enjoys high temperatures throughout the year. As with most tropical destinations, rainy seasons are inevitable, though rainfall usually comes in heavy showers which clear quickly, giving way to hot sunny days. Sunshine and temperatures are at their best between December and March. The hurricane and storm season is June to November with the most risk from August to September.
Hundreds of kilometres of coastline, stunning mountain scenery, and evocative colonial architecture; everything symptomatic of an island paradise can be found in the Dominican Republic. With myriad watersports, championship golf courses, great spas and luxury resorts, a holiday here is about as relaxing and undemanding as you can get.
Famed for baseball, beaches and a rich heritage of African, Spanish and Taíno Indian culture, the Dominican Republic is vibrant, exquisite and unhurried. This is an island that knows how to party, as can be seen at Carnival celebrations held throughout the country and at each town's own distinctive fiesta. Beyond the capital, much of the Dominican Republic is distinctly rural, with vistas reminiscent of the Alps, and lush rainforests that conceal stunning waterfalls and sparkling spring-fed pools. With 1,000 miles of stunning coastline, the beaches are, of course, the defining feature of the island; white-sand beaches are shaded by rows of palm trees, lined with dramatic rocky cliffs and wind-swept dunes, or even serene mangrove lagoons.
Thanks to its size, Dominican Republic offers more variety of activities than perhaps any other Caribbean country. Renowned as a leading golf destination in the region, it has many world-renowned courses. On the water, surfing, kite surfing and windsurfing opportunities abound as well as a variety of motorised and non-motorised watersports. Divers and snorkellers will find excellent sites teeming with marine life. Inland, adventure sports enthusiasts can try canyoning, mountain biking and caving or explore the landscape on guided hikes. From December to March, hop on a boat to spot humpback whales.
Lunch is the main meal of the day for Dominicans; La Bandera Dominicana, a heaping plate of rice and beans, served with meat and a side salad, is the traditional favourite. A unique local drink, known as Mama Juana, is a staple of the island. This concoction of rum, red wine, and honey, soaked with tree bark and herbs, is said to taste similar to port or Amaro, and locals even make claims of its near-mystical healing abilities.
The Dominican Republic has a tropical climate that enjoys high temperatures throughout the year. As with most tropical destinations, rainy seasons are inevitable, though rainfall usually comes in heavy showers which clear quickly, giving way to hot sunny days. Sunshine and temperatures are at their best between December and March. The hurricane and storm season is June to November with the most risk from August to September.