Dominican Republic Holidays

Dominican Republic Holidays are a truly unique experience. With the typically Caribbean stunning coastline tucked confidently under this country’s belt, this is the perfect place for those looking for a Caribbean getaway with that something extra – although it may be tempting to do so, there is so much more to do here than simply sunbathe on the beach.

From the highest of Caribbean mountain ranges to stunning saltwater lakes, venture further inland and you will find an altogether different experience. From climbing Pico Duarte to wandering the shores of the Lago Enriquillo saltwater lake, there is plenty here to engage your inner explorer. But natural beauty isn’t all that the Dominican Republic can offer. Santa Domingo, the capital city, offers all that one could want in terms of culture and entertainment, with its 16^th century architecture, quaint little cobbled streets, and all-night-long bars and restaurants.

Luxury Holidays to the Dominican Republic

History aficionados have many sites to explore on the island but holidays to the Dominican Republic offer a near definitive set of Caribbean catch-alls. The beaches are long, white, sandy, palm-trimmed and lashed at softly by an azure sea of outstanding beauty. If you want to do nothing more than find a secluded beach, to indulge in some healthy sunbathing and relaxation, you’ll find the Dominican Republic more than sufficient. Plus we at Kenwood Travel offer you some of the most exclusive hotels and resorts on the island to make sure that your trip is nothing short of perfect.

5 great reasons to holiday in the Dominican Republic

• Santo Dominigo with some of the first buildings constructed in the New World by the Spanish
• The fishing village of Boca Chica is worth a trip to explore the indigenous culture
• Azua is the architectural, cultural and artisitc capital of the Dominican Republic
• Take a trip to Samaná and go on a whale-watching tour
• There's virtually a festival or carinval each month, so don't miss out on the amazing parties that go with them

Things to do whilst on holiday

The Dominican Republic is a land of significant historical importance, and the time spent uncovering its colonial history are moments well spent. The island that the Dominican Republic shares with neighbour Haiti is Hispaniola, and is site of the first European colonies in the new world. The capital, Santo Domingo, has the distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas. On their Dominican Republic holiday, the interested traveller can find many 16th-century buildings throughout Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone. These include the beautiful Catedral de Santa Maria la Menor and the impressive Fortalez Ozama, the oldest surviving military fortification in the Americas.

Interesting facts about the Dominican Republic

• Area – 18,704 sq miles
• Population – 9,378,000
• Capital – Santo Domingo
• Official Languages – Spanish
• Currency – Dominican Peso (DOP)
• Time Zone – UTC-4

Dominican Republic Holidays 2012 & 2013

The real luxury of the Dominican Republic is that anything is possible. Wind surfing, kite surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling, romantic strolling, night clubbing and mountain hiking: it’s all here, and with Kenwood Travel, you have found your ideal partner when it comes to a holiday to the Caribbean. Take advanatge of our 30 years of experience and book your trip to the Dominican Republic early in order to avoid disappointment.