The Best of The Dominican Republic

Bávaro, Punta Cana

Best time to travel: March-May
Ease of travel: Moderate
Cost ($-$$-$$$): $

Area of beach resorts in Punta Cana, where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean
Palm trees back a wide beach, and a long coral reef creates calm waters
Golf resorts dot the inland area, while vendors at Plaza Bávaro sell handicrafts

Best time to travel: Jan-April, Dec
Ease of travel: Easy
Cost ($-$$-$$$): $$$

Private luxury resort opened in La Romana, almost 50 years ago, as the first resort in the Dominican Republic
Renowned as one of the best golf resorts in the world
The resort contains restaurants, a marina, equestrian center featuring polo, shooting course, shopping, and three private white sand beaches

Best time to travel: Jan-April, Dec
Ease of travel: Moderate
Cost ($-$$-$$$): $

Tropical island located 1.5 miles from the mainland near La Altagracia and La Romana
It is an occasional destination for cruise ships on Caribbean routes

Best time to travel: Jan-April, Dec
Ease of travel: Moderate
Cost ($-$$-$$$): $

Re-creation of a 16th century Mediterranean–style village, located in the city of La Romana
It hosts a cultural center, an archeological museum, and an amphitheater

Best time to travel: April
Ease of travel: Moderate
Cost ($-$$-$$$): $

Island in Samaná Bay, noted for its five-star hotel of the Grand Bahia Principe chain, located on the island

Best time to travel: Feb-April, July
Ease of travel: Moderate
Cost ($-$$-$$$): $$

Bright white sand stretching for over 3 miles at this famous beach with turquoise waters

Best time to travel: July-Oct
Ease of travel: Moderate
Cost ($-$$-$$$): $

Public beach located in the province La Altagracia, popular among locals and visitors for its white sands, clear waters and those who seek some adventure since this is a popular destiny for buggy and four wheels riders and surfers
This is one of the only beaches of the Dominican Republic apt for surfing