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Two sun loungers and a parasol sat on an envious location on a white sand beach with panoramic views of turquoise sea and sky in Dominican Republic.

Dominican Republic Holidays


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Holidays to the Dominican Republic promise a tropical paradise with beautiful beaches and some of the best all inclusive hotels in the Caribbean.

As one of the larger of the Caribbean islands, the Dominican Republic offers a more diverse landscape with plenty of stunning beaches backed by picturesque mountains and sweeping sugar cane, coffee and cocoa plantations.

For those wanting to be a bit more active on their beach holiday there are 18 golf courses available on the island and a wide range of watersports. Don’t miss a visit to the original capital of Santo Domingo which is one of the best preserved cities in the Americas.

Trailfinders offers a range of Dominican Republic holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore the Dominican Republic on a great value all inclusive holiday, a fun-filled family friendly holiday or in a luxury Caribbean villa – they are the perfect people to ask.
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HOW TO GET AROUND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

With beautiful beaches and great all inclusive resorts catering to all budgets and group sizes, the Dominican Republic is perfect for a relaxing beach holiday. Choose a single resort stay or ask our expert travel consultants to tailormake your perfect package holiday.

Our beach holidays range from fun-filled family holidays to adults only all inclusive holidays and for those wanting more space and greater privacy, villa holidays.

OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

We feature a great range of accommodation in the Dominican Republic, with something to suit all budgets. Maybe you’re looking for a luxurious all inclusive resort with secluded private beaches or an all suite hotel that offers something for the whole family? Or perhaps it’s a sophisticated adults only hideaway with gourmet cuisine and world-class amenities.

What you won’t find here are thousands of Dominical Republic hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Eden Roc
5 star

Dominican Republic

Nestled along the sparkling white sands of a secluded bay in the exclusive gated community of Cap Cana, this sumptuous retreat is the epitome of Caribbean sophistication.
Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana
4 plus star

Dominican Republic

Situated on idyllic Bávaro beach, this vibrant hotel offers something for all the family with a multitude of activities and an extensive choice of dining options.
Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa
5 star

Dominican Republic

Situated on a beautiful stretch of palm fringed beach, this all suite resort offers something for all the family with a plethora of activities and extensive dining options to suit everyone.
Hard Rock Punta Cana
4 star

Dominican Republic

Located on a 7 mile stretch of golden sand, this spectacular all inclusive resort offers exhilarating nightlife, a wealth of culinary options, sprawling pools and secluded lagoons.
Casa De Campo
5 star

Dominican Republic

Spreading across 7,000 acres, this impressive, oceanfront resort is a holiday destination itself.
Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana
4 plus star

Dominican Republic

Ideally situated on the lovely white sands of Bávaro beach, this all inclusive resort offers quality accommodation along with extensive facilities and impressive dining options.

WHERE TO GO IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

As one of the larger of the Caribbean islands, each area of the Dominican Republic boasts its own attractions and offers a different landscape from stunning beaches to picturesque mountains and sweeping sugar cane, coffee and cocoa plantations.

Take a look at the tiles below the map for more details on the must-see places to visit. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
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Punta Cana
Punta Cana
A luxury resort development stretched over 50km of glorious white sand beaches.
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo
The original capital of the Dominican Republic and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic centre is often described as a ‘living museum’
Sanoa Island
Sanoa Island
An idyllic island set within the spectacular Parque Nacional Del Este boasting crystal-clear turquoise waters and white sandy beaches.
Inland
Inland
Be sure to explore the lush interior of the Dominican Republic with its sweeping sugar cane, coffee and cocoa plantations and picturesque mountains.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC?

The Caribbean enjoys a tropical climate with warm weather all year round.

However, the best time to visit the Dominican Republic is during the drier months which is generally December to May where you can expect the best weather for a fantastic beach holiday

JAN

29
7h  8cm

FEB

29
8h  7cm

MAR

30
8h  8cm

APR

30
8h  15cm

MAY

30
7h  26cm

JUN

31
7h  20cm

JUL

32
8h  17cm

AUG

32
8h  21cm

SEP

31
7h  23cm

OCT

31
6h  26cm

NOV

30
7h  14cm

DEC

29
7h  9cm

Dominican Republic Top Tips From Our Travel Experts

Lois Townsend - Dominican Republic expert
Lois Townsend

Enjoy a few rums and a beach barbeque on the idyllic Island of Saona, a great day trip from Punta Cana!

Dan Gibb - Dominican Republic expert
Dan Gibb

The Dominican Republic is an excellent value Caribbean destination for those looking for sunshine and white sand beaches in a tropical setting. Punta Cana is a lively town with many activities available outside the resorts, while La Romana is much quieter.

Gabriella Hollar-Sardi - Dominican Republic expert
Gabriella Hollar-Sardi

The Dominican Republic has gorgeous beaches and a very chilled Caribbean atmosphere. Saona Island is definitely worth a visit and you also shouldn't miss a snorkelling trip!

Dominican Republic Fast Facts

Time Zone: The Dominican Republic is 4 hours behind GMT

Flight Time to Dominican Republic: Flights to the Dominican Republic take approximately 9 hours

Currency: Dominican Pesos (DOP). ATM's are available in larger towns and most hotels and restaurants will accept credit/debit cards

Tipping: It is customary to tip in the Dominican Republic, and a tip of 10-20% is usually sufficient

Language: The national language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish. English is not widely spoken outside of the main tourist areas

Visa: No visa required (Irish passport holders).


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