Holidays in the Dominican Republic

During your stay in the Dominican Republic
From tropical excursions to lobster tasting on the beach and the rhythms of bachata, there’s everything you need to take the time to sit back and relax. Plan your stay in the Dominican Republic at your own pace.
• Lively Caribbean island with a big heart and colourful culture
• Home of the Merengue and the Bachata dance styles
• Relax in luxury tropical gardens, zen pools and dedicated boutique areas
• Go whale spotting off the Samana Peninsula
• Fly through the Dominican jungle on a zip line
• Visit in February to celebrate Carnival

The Dominican Republic is fantastic for family holidays and Caribbean getaways, thanks to its colourful culture, idyllic beaches and year-round tropical climate. For a real taste of the island, visit the colonial buildings of Santo Domingo, catch a baseball game at Estadio Quisqueya, then dance the Merengue at an authentic Dominican dance hall.
 
Venture outside the resorts and you’ll discover a picture-perfect tropical paradise, from the hidden forests and caves of the Three Eyes national park to the magical blue waters of Hoyo Azul. Hike up the majestic Mount Pico Duarte, fly through the jungle on a zipline, or explore the caverns of Cueva de las Maravillas or “Cave of Wonders”.
 
After exploring cities and jungles, there’s nothing like a lazy day on the beach at your all-inclusive resort – though how lazy is up to you. The warm clear waters of the Caribbean Sea are perfect for water sports from surfing to stand-up paddle boards. For something different, enjoy a crayfish cruise, explore a coral reef or go on a family-friendly whale watching!

After recharging your batteries in the heart of nature, take a walk in the footsteps of the first inhabitants and go back in time in the Indigenous Eyes ecological park of Punta Cana. Its dozen clear-water lakes make this site a paradise on earth.
Continue your all-inclusive holiday and set sail for a cruise aboard the Club Med 2 to discover the cultural mix of the Dominican Republic. In Santo Domingo, visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Incarnation, which dates back to the time of the conquistadors.
Conclude your all-inclusive stay in the Dominican Republic as you relax to the beat of bachata or merengue. Born here on the island, you’ll love these dance rhythms with their enchanting cultural mix.

Enjoy nature at its most luxuriant during your all-inclusive holiday in the Dominican Republic. From fine sandy beaches to tropical forests, the country’s landscapes are as different as they are fascinating.
In the South-East, venture amongst the exotic foliage of Cotubanamá National Park and explore the exceptional marine fauna with its manatees and dolphins. Just opposite, on the island of Sanoa, you can play at being a modern-day Robinson Crusoe on the white sandy beaches, lined with coconut trees. The clear waters are all yours along with a tranquillity that will truly make you feel like a castaway.
Finally, to round off your adventure, take a horseback ride through the forest and cool off in the refreshing waters of the El Limon waterfall, 50m high.

An all-inclusive holiday in the Dominican Republic means taking it easy and slowing down the pace.
After a swim in the turquoise waters of the Hoyo Azul cenote, head for Punta Cana beach and enjoy a tasty plantain banana soup called sancocho, or a marinated lobster.
With renewed energy courtesy of your tasty meal, treat yourself to a round of golf at Corales, while enjoying the calming sound of the waves that meet the shore just a few metres from the green.

A horseback excursion to this natural site takes you into the heart of the rainforest, 300km from your Punta Cana Club Med resort.
At the end of your hike, you reach a lush setting where the cascade flows in a truly spectacular curtain of water: a unique place to admire this pair of falls, one 10m, the other 50m high. Dive into this pure, refreshing water and leave the rest of the world behind.

As you look up at this imposing building, you’re standing in front of the oldest cathedral in the New World, where Christopher Columbus lay until 1992.
Built in the 16th century, the site’s architecture takes you to the heart of the Spanish Renaissance, and is just a 2-hour drive from your Punta Cana Club Med resort, or a place to stop off during a relaxing cruise. Once inside, in the cool of the nave, there are statues, stained glass windows and impressive vaulted arches to marvel at.

Protected by a few strips of land filled with palm trees, Sabana Bay is a haven of peace.
Its deep and hospitable waters turn out to be a true sanctuary. This bay, one of the most beautiful in the Dominican Republic, is a vacation spot for many whales. From the port of the city, embark to meet them. Jumps, dives and acrobatics, during this crossing, attend a unique aquatic ballet.

The Dominican Republic is one of the most popular destinations for golf enthusiasts.
On site, close to your Punta Cana Club Med resort, put your skills to the test on this technically demanding course. In the kind of setting only the island can offer, take on this challenging 18-hole course while enjoying views of the Caribbean Sea from up on the cliff tops.
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Gourmets and food lovers from the Dominican Republic are familiar with Avenida Duarte of Santo Domingo, just 2 hr 15 from your Punta Cana Club Med resort.
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