Vacation packages to Dominican Republic offer more choices than the usual sun n' sand island holiday in the Caribbean. From spectacular coral reefs and beach resorts on two coasts to the languid old world charm of Santo Domingo and the jungles, mountains and national parks in between, the DR offers a whole array of dazzling destinations. But this also means that vacations here need a lot of careful planning.
After all, exploring one-half of the Caribbean's 2nd biggest island (Hispaniola) is no easy task, especially considering the wealth of attractions and destinations. Even a week would be too short to experience all of it. That's why most people simply stick to one destination and take trips out to see other destinations in the vicinity.
For Western tourists and leisure seekers from across the Atlantic, the three main holiday destinations are Puerto Plata, Samana and Punta Cana. Each one offers a beautiful beach holiday, along with some unique attractions. For instance, the coast off the island's eastern tip near Punta Cana and Bavaro has some great dive spots and shallow waters for scuba divers who want to explore the coral reef.
Punta Cana also boasts of a collection of 12 designer gold courses. Some of these are 18-hole championship courses designed by maestros like Nick Price and Jack Nicklaus. So a holiday package here would likely involve some golf, if not a full golfing vacation. There's a good chance that it will also involve the coral reef and scuba diving, if this is of interest to visitors.
Also to be noted that many of the resorts here are of the all inclusive variety. They offer everything from several different restaurants to health clubs and spas, with direct beach access and water sports. Onsite facilities will include everything from golf courses to tennis courts and swimming pools. Guests will be staying in lavish suites or villas where the mini-bars are always well stocked.
Throw in the air tickets and airport transfer into the package, and that's about all there is. Of course, visitors can and do spend a packet on the casinos, nightclubs and shopping. But moving on, further north up the coast there's a paradise awaiting visitors that goes by the name of Samana.
It has a beautiful bay, and the coast plays host to large numbers of humpback whales during their breeding season. The clear turquoise waters and coral reef give way to hundreds of pristine beaches. The beaches in turn give way to tropical rain-forests, and national parks with many water falls. Samana, in short, is the perfect spot for a package with nature tours and a beach getaway.
Further up to the north is Puerto Plata. The airport is conveniently close, and guests will find long stretches of beaches awaiting them. The location also makes it easy to explore nearby destinations like Cabarete, so this would be more along the lines of a traditional tourist beach vacation and sight-seeing package.
Obviously, these are not the only Last minute vacations to Dominican Republic. There are cultural trips to Santo Domingo, mountain climbing expeditions to Pico Duarte and an isolated getaway to the mangrove lined lagoons and beaches of Isla Saona, to name a few. As mentioned above, it's difficult to choose... But hopefully this guide will help narrow down the choices based on what visitors want to do while on vacation.
After all, exploring one-half of the Caribbean's 2nd biggest island (Hispaniola) is no easy task, especially considering the wealth of attractions and destinations. Even a week would be too short to experience all of it. That's why most people simply stick to one destination and take trips out to see other destinations in the vicinity.
For Western tourists and leisure seekers from across the Atlantic, the three main holiday destinations are Puerto Plata, Samana and Punta Cana. Each one offers a beautiful beach holiday, along with some unique attractions. For instance, the coast off the island's eastern tip near Punta Cana and Bavaro has some great dive spots and shallow waters for scuba divers who want to explore the coral reef.
Punta Cana also boasts of a collection of 12 designer gold courses. Some of these are 18-hole championship courses designed by maestros like Nick Price and Jack Nicklaus. So a holiday package here would likely involve some golf, if not a full golfing vacation. There's a good chance that it will also involve the coral reef and scuba diving, if this is of interest to visitors.
Also to be noted that many of the resorts here are of the all inclusive variety. They offer everything from several different restaurants to health clubs and spas, with direct beach access and water sports. Onsite facilities will include everything from golf courses to tennis courts and swimming pools. Guests will be staying in lavish suites or villas where the mini-bars are always well stocked.
Throw in the air tickets and airport transfer into the package, and that's about all there is. Of course, visitors can and do spend a packet on the casinos, nightclubs and shopping. But moving on, further north up the coast there's a paradise awaiting visitors that goes by the name of Samana.
It has a beautiful bay, and the coast plays host to large numbers of humpback whales during their breeding season. The clear turquoise waters and coral reef give way to hundreds of pristine beaches. The beaches in turn give way to tropical rain-forests, and national parks with many water falls. Samana, in short, is the perfect spot for a package with nature tours and a beach getaway.
Further up to the north is Puerto Plata. The airport is conveniently close, and guests will find long stretches of beaches awaiting them. The location also makes it easy to explore nearby destinations like Cabarete, so this would be more along the lines of a traditional tourist beach vacation and sight-seeing package.
Obviously, these are not the only Last minute vacations to Dominican Republic. There are cultural trips to Santo Domingo, mountain climbing expeditions to Pico Duarte and an isolated getaway to the mangrove lined lagoons and beaches of Isla Saona, to name a few. As mentioned above, it's difficult to choose... But hopefully this guide will help narrow down the choices based on what visitors want to do while on vacation.
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