Added: 07/28/2005 |
Nestled between Puerto Rico and Cuba on an island that shares with the Republic of Haiti, the Dominican Republic offers travelers the best that the Caribbean has to offer, with a unique personality rooted deeply in her Latino heritage. Its complex landscape boasts both the Caribbean's tallest mountains and its lowest inland point - a million year old lake the size of Manhattan. You'll find a mountainous interior and healthy rain forests encircled by miles of white sand beaches.
Its vacation choices are diverse! Some come to enjoy a thousand miles of sugar-white beaches, challenge beautiful and difficult golf courses, scuba, snorkel or try their luck in one of the many casinos. Families, couples and singles find something special here! Resorts are mostly all-inclusive and range from "5 Star" luxury.
Dominican republic offers lush green landscapes, stunning tropical beaches and beautiful colonial architecture - among all this you can choose for adventure. Baked in glorious sunshine and filled with Latin American charm, guaranteeing you a true taste of the tropical.
You will have really memorable moments like listening to the enchanting serenade of male humpback whales, considered the animal kingdom's longest and most complex songs, as they gather to breed near Samana during the winter.
You will find splendid beaches - clear blue waters provide opportunity to swim amongst colourful, tropical fishes and coral reefs. Some of the Caribbean's best stretches lie on the east coast, with pure white sands, tall shady palms and crystal clear waters, including Bávaro and Bayahibe. The northern coast is equally idyllic with long sweeps of soft and golden sand.
You will have excursions - relax on a catamaran's sundecks as you sail to coral reefs for spectacular swimming and snorkelling. Visit idyllic Saona Island, off the southeast coast, and swim with dolphins at Ocean World, near Puerto Plata.
The Dominican Republic offers some of the best windsurfing in the world; with warm, turquoise tropical waters and steady winds, put your strength to the test! The Caribbean is world-renown for its diving spots. Come experience the ocean life of the tropics-up close! Experience the magical wonder of parasailing. There are many horses and ponies for rent along the shops lining the beach.
And, after a long, hard day at the beach, don't forget to take time out to enjoy a magical Dominican sunset...
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