Dominican Republic Holidays

The Dominican Republic – A Tropical Family Getaway

The Dominicans are friendly, fun loving people and the Dominican Republic is likewise vibrant and surrounded by sparkling turquoise seas and bright white sandy beaches.  There are cool lush forests to explore and the towns are distinctive with their red tiled colonial buildings basking under a Caribbean sun.

For holiday makers seeking family holidays with guaranteed sun and sand then this island is for you.  From December to April the climate is dry but not too hot and a coastal breeze gently cools the stretching sands.  If you are the adventurous sort then June is the best time for windsurfing and kiteboarding as the winds are at their peak on the northern coast.

Things to do in the Dominican Republic

For those who love to shop then the resorts of Puerto Plata and Santa Domingo are ideal to seek out native amber or the Dominican Republic’s own blue larimar stone.  For a fun trip, visit the León Jiménez tobacco factory situated in Santiago where you can watch cigars being hand rolled by the natives.  To get a taste of Dominican life visit one of the quirky corner shops called colmena for local produce and try out your bargaining skills at the local markets.  There are a vibrant array of colourful crafts and paintings to buy.

The national sport is baseball and a match in the winter season guarantees great entertainment value.  A trip to the mountains will also provide great holiday memories and Santa Domingo is great for those wanting to soak up the history and culture of the colonial years.

Family activities in the Dominican Republic

Family holidays provide endless opportunities to keep the kids entertained with mountain bike tours available.  These give children a chance to see more than just the beach and see the tropical countryside that the Dominican Republic has to offer.  Another idea is to take a boat trip out to catch a glimpse of the humpback whales at Samaná.  Seeing these awe inspiring wild mammals in their natural habitat is sure to beat a captive dolphin show hands down.

In addition to this you have the usual water sports available such as diving, sailing and windsurfing and for the older members of the family there are hiking excursions and golf courses to keep them occupied.

Book last minute breaks to the Dominican Republic

This beautiful resort has so much to offer and those looking for all inclusive holidays will find the Dominican Republic a bargain destination.  For more information and last minute breaks to this Caribbean getaway contact our travel advisors at Future Travel.