Dominican Republic | Destination overview
This mountainous, beach-fringed country occupies the eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola, second-largest of the Caribees. Santo Domingo, oldest city in the New World, is the historical capital and revels in restored treasures of its Spanish imperial days. As in Havana, there is a waterfront drive known as the malecon. There are also strong ties to the Columbus legend. Both Santo Domingo and Havana once housed Columbus' remains. Again, like Cuba, the national sport is baseball.
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Iberostar Costa Dorada - The IBEROSTAR Costa Dorada hotel is located in front of
the large golden sand beach of Costa Dorada, 10 minutes from
the city of Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic's north
coast. This wonderful 5-star All Inclusive resort is a wonderful
haven for aquatic sports lovers. Renovated in 2011, the
Iberostar Dominicana - The IBEROSTAR Dominicana Hotel is a 5-star beachfront all
inclusive resort located on the white, powdery sand and crystal
clear waters of Playa Bavaro. Surrounded by extravagant,
tropical gardens, it sits less than 17 miles from Punta Cana
International Airport. Hotel highlights include 506 guestrooms, a large
Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus - The Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus Hotel features 502
guestrooms with a choice of 463 Double Rooms, 39 Junior Suites and
handicap-accessible Standard or Double Rooms. Tastefully appointed with the
finest luxuries and comforts, the IBEROSTAR Hacienda Dominicus
Hotel's 5-star accommodations are the best choice for your
All about Dominican Republic
About 2 million of the Dominican Republic's 8 million people live in the sprawling city of Santo Domingo. This lively capital of the Caribbean's second-largest country is the oldest European-settled city in the Americas. Recently installed antique-styled ... continue
Press Release 2012
Eden Roc at Cap Cana Celebrates Grand Opening 2012
Dominican Republic (December 5, 2012) - Just in time for the holiday season, Eden Roc at Cap Cana, the highly anticipated premier property by Solaya Hotels & Resorts, will open its doors on December 15th to celebrate its official grand opening. ... continue
Press Release 2012
Latest News From the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic (December 4, 2012) - Following are tourist news highlights from the Dominican Republic. ... continue
Press Release 2012
DR Named Top Ten For 2013 Destination
Dominican Republic (December 4, 2012) - The leading travel publisher, Lonely Planet, named Dominican Republic as one of its Top 10 Countries for 2013 in its annually published Lonely Planet?s Best in Travel 2013. ... continue
Press Release 2012
DR Named 2013 Golf Destination
Dominican Republic (December 4, 2012) - Dominican Republic was named the "2013 Golf Destination of the Year in the Caribbean and Latin America" by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) for a second time. ... continue