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.
Visitors have an opportunity to explore half of the second largest Caribbean island (Hispaniola) and a wealth of destinations and attractions. But it won't really be possible to see all of it in a weekend or even a week. What most visitors do is book a stay for one destination and try to squeeze in some of the nearby places.
For visitors planning to fly in across the Atlantic, the most popular hotspots are Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Samana. These are all picturesque beach resort destinations. The Punta Cana and Bavaro area on the island's eastern side has many dive spots for scuba divers looking to explore the coral reef and shallow waters.
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.
Another thing to note is that resorts here tend to be of the all-inclusive kind. They'll provide a bucketload of restaurants, along with facilities like spas and health clubs. Not to mention swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts, with direct beach access and water sports. The accommodations will be ocean-view villas or suites and there's a good chance that the mini-bar in-room will be well stocked.
All that's left to add to the package are air tickets and airport transfers. That said, visitors still end up spending money on shopping or the casinos and nightclubs. Another option would be to move a bit further up north, to the paradise on earth that is 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.
Moving even further up the coast will take visitors to Puerto Plata. The airport is very convenient and the town itself is located close to others like Cabarete, so it's possible to go around and see quite a lot of destinations. Puerto Plata also has some very nice and long stretches of beaches, so a package deal here would be a conventional beach holiday with some sight-seeing tours thrown in.
These are just a sampling of the possible Last minute vacations to Dominican Republic. There's a lot more, including Santo Domingo cultural trips, an Isla Saona getaway with its mangrove lined lagoons, or a Pico Duarte mountain climbing expedition. It's hard to just pick one and forget the rest, but... Maybe the tips provided here will help in choosing a destination based on the visitor's likes and dislikes.
Visitors have an opportunity to explore half of the second largest Caribbean island (Hispaniola) and a wealth of destinations and attractions. But it won't really be possible to see all of it in a weekend or even a week. What most visitors do is book a stay for one destination and try to squeeze in some of the nearby places.
For visitors planning to fly in across the Atlantic, the most popular hotspots are Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Samana. These are all picturesque beach resort destinations. The Punta Cana and Bavaro area on the island's eastern side has many dive spots for scuba divers looking to explore the coral reef and shallow waters.
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.
Another thing to note is that resorts here tend to be of the all-inclusive kind. They'll provide a bucketload of restaurants, along with facilities like spas and health clubs. Not to mention swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts, with direct beach access and water sports. The accommodations will be ocean-view villas or suites and there's a good chance that the mini-bar in-room will be well stocked.
All that's left to add to the package are air tickets and airport transfers. That said, visitors still end up spending money on shopping or the casinos and nightclubs. Another option would be to move a bit further up north, to the paradise on earth that is 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.
Moving even further up the coast will take visitors to Puerto Plata. The airport is very convenient and the town itself is located close to others like Cabarete, so it's possible to go around and see quite a lot of destinations. Puerto Plata also has some very nice and long stretches of beaches, so a package deal here would be a conventional beach holiday with some sight-seeing tours thrown in.
These are just a sampling of the possible Last minute vacations to Dominican Republic. There's a lot more, including Santo Domingo cultural trips, an Isla Saona getaway with its mangrove lined lagoons, or a Pico Duarte mountain climbing expedition. It's hard to just pick one and forget the rest, but... Maybe the tips provided here will help in choosing a destination based on the visitor's likes and dislikes.
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