Tweet Like Pin

Dominican Republic

A myriad of watersports, championship golf courses, great spas and luxury resorts means a holiday here is about as relaxing 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 sublimely unhurried, and with 1,000 miles of stunning coastline this is a beach lover’s paradise.

The island is known for its breathtaking beaches and glorious scenery so, if you aren’t a Christopher Columbus-type explorer, this is an idyllic place to simply stay put. If you do have a bit more get up and go, the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park in Punta Cana is well worth a visit, as is a boat trip into the wilderness of Los Haitises National Park near Samaná. If you’re looking for a break from the beach then head to the picturesque colonial capital city of Santo Domingo for a combination of cobbled streets, Baroque architecture and the bewitching Catedral Primada de América where Christopher Columbus’ son, Diego, laid the first stone in 1514. After all the walking, sightseeing and shopping, it must be time to eat! Try the aromatic flavours of fusion street food, or the excellent Mesón de la Cava for fresh seafood in a unique cave setting.

Back in Punta Cana, the cuisine is a delicious blend of Latin American, Taíno Indian and European. If you’re staying at an all-inclusive resort, it’s still worth venturing out and exploring some of the great local restaurants. The award-winning Bamboo and the superb La Yola, both located on the Puntacana Resort & Club estate, are just a couple of our favourites.

 

Getting There

Flights to Punta Cana are with British Airways; flying time is approximately 9 hrs. Flights to Santo Domingo are with Air France/KLM via Paris; total flying time is approximately 12 hrs 45 minutes. 

British Airways Non-stop departures from Gatwick to Punta Cana 3 times a week. 

Air France/KLM Departures from Heathrow to Santo Domingo 3 times a week, via Paris in both directions. 

Language

Spanish. English is also widely spoken in tourist areas.

Time Difference

4 hours behind GMT and 5 hours behind BST.

Currency

Dominican peso. Major credit cards are widely accepted.

Useful Information

Passports should be valid for the duration of your stay in the Dominican Republic.

Order By

Our Hotels
Dominican Republic

123

Abigail's Slice of Heaven

Recent weather in
Saint Lucia

29°C

Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort

Saint Lucia

"Set on a beautiful bay and tucked between the magnificent Pitons, Sugar Beach’s spectacular location will take your breath away every day."

"The resort’s luxurious Residences are ideal for families, with up to four bedrooms, private infinity pools and a lovely sense of privacy and tranquillity."

"We recommend any of the Signature treatments at the Rainforest Spa. After your treatment, head to the relaxation pavilion and the earthen Amerindian steam dome - known as a temascal."

"With a Marine National Park just off shore, the diving and snorkelling at Sugar Beach is sensational - we’ve seen squid, turtles, rays and countless varieties of tropical fish whilst snorkelling here."

Read On

Call one of our specialists to help you create your dream holiday at Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort

020 7751 0660

Create your perfect holiday

Choose your region

Choose your region

Choose your region

CALL BACK REQUEST

SUBMITTED

A member of our team will call you back shortly.

Close 
Close 

SUBSCRIBE

Subscribe to the Caribtours newsletter here.

First Name*
Last Name*
Close

Thanks for subscribing

Close 

BROCHURE REQUEST

We'd love to send you our latest brochure, simply fill in your details below and we'll send one out straight away.

First Name*
Surname*
Email Address*
Telephone*
House Name or Number*
Address Line 1*
Address Line 2
City*
County*
Postcode*
Close 

QUOTE REQUEST

If you would like to receive a quote via email, please use the form below. Alternatively, you can call us on 020 7751 0660.

First Name*
Surname*
Email Address*
Telephone*
Preferred Date of Travel
Number of Nights
Number of Adults
Number of Children
Age of Children (If Travelling With)
Destination
Preferred Departure Airport (If Known)
Hotel (If Known)
Room Category (If Known)
Preferred Meal Plan
Approximate budget
Close 

CALLBACK REQUEST

Enter your phone number and we will get in touch with you

Name*
Phone Number*
PLEASE PROVIDE AS MUCH INFORMATION AS YOU CAN REGARDING YOUR CALL REQUEST SO THAT WE CAN PRIORITISE ACCORDINGLY