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Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic shares island space with the former French colony, Haiti. Most of the tourist attractions of the island are concentrated on the northern end, particularly between the Puerto Plata and Cabarete. The main attraction is the magnificent golden beaches along the island's 870-mile coastline. The island is also home to Caribbean's highest mountain, Pico Duarte.

A rich sprinkling of Asian spas, championship golf courses, luxurious resorts and vacation villas are turning the breathtakingly beautiful Dominican Republic into the latest five-star playground of the rich and the famous. The budget-conscious travelers to the island can find respite in the Saman the peninsula on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic. Here you can choose between a wide range of vacation villas to make your stay in the Dominican Republic affordable, comfortable and enjoyable. You can choose a vacation villa for a romantic getaway, a honeymoon to remember, or a relaxing retreat on the island.

Things to see and do in Dominican Republic

• Santo Domingo: The centuries old capital of the Dominican Republic is home to the New World's first university, cathedral and hospital. Standing in complete contrast are the modern casinos, nightclubs, shops and a thriving port.
• Los Tres Ojos de Agua (The Three Eyes of Water): This remarkable cave complex has three turquoise lagoons on three different levels. Each lagoon is fed by an underground river and is surrounded by awe-inspiring stalactites, stalagmites and tropical vegetation.
• The Amber Museum: The museum is a treasure trove of jewellery found on the Amber Coast (northern coast).
• Swim with dolphins in Manatí Park: This spectacular theme park, near Punta Cana, also includes a zoo, beautiful gardens and exotic animals
• Cabritos Island: There is a national park here that is home to some of the most dangerous form of wildlife including a preserve of the wild American crocodile.
• Water activities:  Sosúa beach is famous for windsurfing and diving. The underwater world here has reefs, wrecks, caverns and abundant marine life. Other great spots include Cabrera and La Caleta National Underwater Park. White-water rafting is available on the Río Yaque del Norte in Jarabacoa.

Dining in Dominican Republic

• Chimmichanga: Located in the Cabarete/Sosua area, the place serves superb Mexican food. The rice is delicious and the food is not over-fried.
• Capitán Cook: Located in Punta Cana, the restaurant is famous for its seafood.
• La Briciola: Located in Santo Domingo, the restaurant has Italian and International cuisine on its menu.

Entertainment and nightlife in the Dominican Republic

You can choose from a wide range of options to socialize, dance, gamble or simply enjoying a relaxing drink in peace. The nightclubs on the Islands are where thousands of tourists and locals converge to dance on the beats of live bands or DJ's. If you visit a Dominican-owned bar, they will usually play Merengue or Bachata music. Free drinks are available in casinos if you take part in Black Jack, Roulette, and Poker.

Golfing in Dominican Republic

Perfect weather and perfect settings make the Caribbean Islands a golfer's paradise. The famous golf courses in Dominican Republic include:

• Casa de Campo Resort: Knows as the "Caribbean's Most Complete Resort" it has three interesting golf courses: Teeth of the Dog, ranked 35th in the world; the Links, and Dye Fore, which opened in April 2003.
• Guavaberry Country Club: One of Dominican Republic's newest golf course, it is located at the luxurious all-inclusive Coral Costa Caribe Resort & Casino.