Vicky Dominican Republic
With Colourful fiestas, pulsating nightclubs, culture and beautiful national parks. The Dominican Republic is a must for adventurous holidaymakers looking for a wild holiday experience. Although the Island is the size of Scotland it is the Caribbean’s second-largest island. This beautiful island is affectionately known as Dom Rep and it boasts a surprising number of records. It has:
- The highest mountain in the Caribbean is Pico Duarte at 10,128 feet. And the lowest point in Lake Enriquillo at 144 feet below sea level.
- Dominican Republics oldest city in vibrant Santo Domingo
- The first cathedral in the Americas in Santo Domingo
- And the world’s largest production of handcrafted cigars
Because the island has 8,000 years of history, you will find 25 National Parks. As well as 1,000 miles of sugar coloured beaches and a kaleidoscope of stunning scenery from tropical rainforest to arid desert. So it’s easy to see why the island attracts visitors in their hordes.
Dance in Dom Rep’s Hot Nightclubs and Colourful Fiestas
When you visit, you will find the atmosphere on the island is distinctly Latin. Because the island pulses to the spirit of its Spanish heritage with an array of colourful fiestas. They have some of the hottest nightclubs, bars and restaurants in the Caribbean. At night, the whole place comes alive when the locals take to the streets to enjoy merengue dancing and music. It is great to watch as well as join in with.
Relax on Punta Cana’s Sandy Beaches and Coconut Coast
The main beach resorts are on the north and east coasts at Punta Cana is affectionately known as the coconut coast. Because of its abundance of swaying palms – Samaná and Puerto Plata. This is where you can find the majority of self-catering accommodation that you can stay in. Self-catering holidays are perfect if you like to eat out on holiday, and want more freedom. The resorts offer fabulous sandy beaches and a variety of water sports to enjoy on holiday.
The Dominican Republic Offers Fabulous Bird and Whale Watching
Tired of the beach? Whether you are looking for a walking adventure or bird watching in the island’s fabulous national parks. Diving on the wonderful reefs or a great night out at a casino. The island offers a wealth of tourist attractions and activities for all ages. These activities include the
- Ocean World Adventure Park, with its dolphin and sea-lion shows.
- A cable car ride to Peurto Plata Whale watching – the best time to spot these wonderful creatures is between January and March Windsurfing at Cabarete.
- Diving on the spectacular coral reefs
- Outback jeep safaris of the national parks and helicopter tours which offer birds’ eye views of the spectacular coastline
- Unusual and quirky 4×4 funny bike tours, which race across sugar cane fields Bird watching and white-water rafting.
You will find more than 25 championship 18-hole golf courses. The island has also become one of the hottest spots in the Caribbean to play around. It is a golfing favourite of former US presidents Bill Clinton and George H Bush.