Columbus, spotting the island for the first time on his voyage to the New World, declared there can’t be a more beautiful island in the world and the good news is that much of what he saw remains as it did over 500 years ago. Visit the sweeping valleys and lofty mountains, cloaked in deep green, and its silvery white beaches with a very cheap summer holiday.
Along both the north and south coasts, hotels and holiday villages claim their slices of sand, each offering the requisite array of watersports, relaxing beach bars and Dominican Republic hospitality. While on holiday here, why not give white-water rafting a go? Imagine surging along a swollen river, where your skill and strength put you in control of your own destiny. Each raft is crewed by seven people, the most important being the helmsman at the back who will make sure you have a great time.
Visit Cayo Leventado, or ‘Bacardi Island’, situated in the Bay of Samaná. The island has become famous after it was used as a location on an advert as an island paradise and possesses two of the Dominican Republic’s loveliest beaches. Go to Luperon & Bahia Maimon and Cofresi and enjoy their bars, entertainment and gorgeous beaches.
What was once a small fishing village, is now a busy resort, especially loved by scuba divers. Over 20 exiting diving sites and 3 old shipwrecks are waiting to be discovered.
Found on the north eastern corner of the Dominican Republic, Boca de Pantanal is a stone’s throw from some beautiful, golden-sand beaches and the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean.
Los Ranchitos is surrounded by some beautiful bays and tropical beaches. It is located near to Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic and the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the Americas..
Palo Bonito is a tiny village found in La Altagracia, the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic famous for its fantastic beaches and beautiful natural landscapes.
Peaceful and tranquil, Uvero Alto is the ideal destination if you want to relax and unwind. Located on the north east side of the Dominican Republic, there is a wide selection of luxury all-inclusive hotels.
Divided into 4 different regions - Cabrero, El Factor, Nagua and Rio San Juan – Maria Trinidad Sanchez is a province of outstanding natural beauty, featuring some fantastic beaches and exotic vegetation.
Whether you want to stretch out and relax, try a number of exciting activities or fancy dipping into some incredible nightlife, book one of the Thomas Cook’s Dominican Republic summer holidays and you’ll have the time of your life. Choose a Dominican Republic summer holiday and get packing for an unforgettable trip.
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