Dominican Republic Things to Do

Visiting any country is exciting. You’re on vacation and the sights, the smells, even the feel of the air is different. Whether it’s exploring some far flung desert or just popping down to the Caribbean for a breather, there’s no doubt about it – life is better on vacation.

And if getting away is what it’s all about, then consider the Dominican Republic to be your best bet. This often-overlooked island country has spent the past decade re-inventing itself to appeal itself to tourists Nowadays, both the cruise sect and the island-hoppers look to the Dominican Republic for some much needed R&R. And while the resort towns and cruise-ports do it for some, others want to escape even further. So for you latter sect, here it is: the best three hidden beaches in the Dominican Republic.

A top Caribbean resort destination, the Dominican Republic has hundreds of miles of coastline and is home to some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. You’ll find everything from world-famous resort destinations to popular surf spots, family-friendly beaches and unspoiled stretches of sand; here are six of the best beaches in the Dominican Republic.

Sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, the Dominican Republic revels in its year-round summer reputation. On its perimeter are powdery sand beaches dotted with palm trees, colorful coral coves teeming with a kaleidoscope of fish flittering in warm, crystal-clear waters, and large seaside resorts and quaint fishing villages. Away from the beach is an island rich in Spanish Colonial history, lush rainforests, and peaks where you can see the entire island. Sound fun? Try our top 10 Domincan Republic excursions.