1010 Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic: Attractions, Places to Stay, Restaurants and Resources

Dominican Republic guide to attractions, places to stay, restaurants and local resources - all designed to help you plan and enjoy a better vacation: has info about things to see and do, where to eat and shop and info about hotels, resorts, motels, beaches, boating and golf.

The Dominican Republic is becoming a very popular vacation destination due to it's low cost and close proximity to the US mainland.

Welcome to the Dominican Republic

updated - March 20, 2012

The Dominican Republic covers two thirds of the second largest island in the Caribbean - Hispaniola. With about 1,000 miles of coastline, and an interior that is mountainous, the Dominican Republic offers a wealth of excursions for vacationers.

Over the past decade, the Dominican Republic (DR) has become more and more popular as development on the island has created more and more resorts and hotels found appealing to travelers. This popularity is also driven by the relatively inexpensive vacation packages that are being offered.


The Dominican Republic

  

Restaurants

Restaurente Cantabrico
Features Dominican specialties in a Spanish/Mediterranean setting. Ave Independencia 54, Santo Domingo. 

Places to Stay

Casa Colonial Beach and Spa Hotel
This oceanfront resort - boutique style - with 50 units, is a member of the small luxury hotels of the world. Located west of Puerto Playa.  

Catalonia Royal Bavaro
Sophisticated, adults only resort hotel in the Punta Cana region offers all the amenities and features needed to indulge oneself in Caribbean comfort. Located west of Puerto Playa.

Attractions

Ocean World
A series of lagoons and artificial reefs that buttress the shoreline provide an adventure park with close encounters with dolphins and sea lions. Cofresi Beach. 

Columbus Lighthouse Monument
At over seven stories and lit by 150 floodlights, this crucifix shaped structure casts an illuminated image towards the heavens in honor of the famed voyager. Numerous exhibits and artifacts adorn this museum/monument that was dedicated in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of the New World. In Santa Domingo along the Ozama River. 

Local Resources

Ministry of Tourism
Santo Domingo 


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The Bahamas - serves as the gateway to the Caribbean and is northwest of the Dominican Republic.

Jamaica - offers similar geographic features to Hispaniola and the Dominican Republic.

Turks and Caicos - the nearest neighbor to the north, the Turks and Caicos offer a more tranquil setting.