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How to Spend a Day in Punta Cana: A Full Route From Breakfast to a Nightcap

If you want to squeeze the most out of one day – from a great breakfast to a lively night party – take note of our plan!

February 15, 2025

Best Excursions in the Dominican Republic 2022: Beyond the Beach

We've put together the best excursions in the Dominican Republic, where you can see the beauty of this tropical island and get to know the Caribbean mentality and traditions of this country.

February 26, 2022

Top 15 Hotels in the Dominican Republic

For a 100% successful vacation, it's important to decide in advance where you'll be staying. Read our guide to the best hotels in the Dominican Republic, ones that will please even the most discerning traveler.

February 26, 2022

The Best Beaches in the Dominican Republic: The Full List

We'll help you decide where to spend your unforgettable vacation: read about the best beaches in the Dominican Republic, ones that 100% deserve a visit at least once in your life.

January 26, 2022

Dominican Sweets

Dominican sweets are another vivid part of this country's character. Despite their complicated-sounding names, they're all a combination of simple ingredients available to anyone in this modest country.

January 16, 2022

From Bachata to Reggaeton: What's Hiding in the Names of These Dances

Every dance is unique and unrepeatable. Rhythm, movement, emotion — Caribbean dances give dancers a pleasure like no other.

December 27, 2021

When — and Why — Coffee Was Once Banned

Sensual, invigorating, loved in the morning, after lunch, in the evening, and even at night. Bold, daring, and passionate. It can stir the mind, or sometimes soothe it like a chat with a good friend. Isn't that how many of us think of our favorite drink?

December 23, 2021

The Dominican Republic and COVID-19

The pandemic still significantly affects every area of everyone's life — travel especially. Vaccinations, tests, QR codes, and closed borders... Is it really as scary and bleak as it sounds?

November 26, 2021

Cigars

The Dominican Republic produces more cigars than any other country in the world: every year it exports 350 million "puros" — the term most often used for cigars in Spanish.

August 13, 2021

Mmm, que rico! Classic Fruits of the Dominican Republic

Any trip, on top of all its other pleasures, always includes a culinary experience: fish & chips, a crusty baguette, or exotic fruit. Today we're talking about the latter.

August 13, 2021

Exotic Fruits of the Dominican Republic

In a previous article we talked about the most delicious, but fairly ordinary, Dominican fruits. Here's the full list of unusual, interesting, and maybe even strange fruits that grow in the Dominican Republic.

August 13, 2021

What You Can Bring Into the Dominican Republic

Before traveling to the Dominican Republic, we recommend reviewing the list of items allowed into the country.

August 13, 2021

Top 5 Excursions in the Dominican Republic

We know everything about excursions in the Dominican Republic: we've lived and worked here since 2009 (that's an anniversary!), arranging vacations on the island for travelers from all over the world.

August 13, 2021

Traditional Dominican Cuisine

Traditional Dominican cuisine is nowhere near as plain and simple as it might seem. Dominicans are true food lovers. See for yourself by reading this article.

August 13, 2021

Drone Laws in the Dominican Republic

Want to bring a drone to the Dominican Republic but not sure if you can? Read this article: after digging through and cross-checking a number of official documents, we've put together the key rules for flying and using a drone in the Dominican Republic.

June 11, 2021

A Vacation in the Dominican Republic After Quarantine — What to Expect

Before we tell you what's changed about vacationing in the Dominican Republic after quarantine, let's first debunk a few myths that might be giving you unnecessary worries.

May 22, 2021

Understanding the Dominican Republic: 60 Facts About the Country

Millions of tourists visit the country every year, but far from all of them are willing to leave their luxury hotels and give up the perks of an all-inclusive package to find out how the country really lives and just how much variety it has to offer.

May 19, 2021

What's the Weather Like in the Dominican Republic in Autumn?

Is it worth visiting the Dominican Republic in autumn? What's the situation with hurricanes and seaweed at this time of year?

October 21, 2020

The Coco Bongo Show in Punta Cana

The Coco Bongo show in Punta Cana is a dazzling party featuring dancing, cocktails, and performances with iconic characters from beloved films.

October 5, 2020

All About the Dominican Republic

In this article, you'll find the essential information we believe is important to know before visiting the country.

October 2, 2020

Rules for Restarting Tourism Under COVID-19

The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic (MITUR) has announced safety protocols that all tour operators and companies must follow to ensure the safety of tourists and residents alike.

July 14, 2020

Boca Chica, or How to Feel the Dominican Republic's True Colors

Boca Chica is a small resort thirty kilometers from Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic — a resort bursting with local color in every sense of the word.

March 17, 2020

My Incredible Encounter With Whales, or "One in a Million"

Whenever I think back on that encounter, I still feel a pleasant shiver run through me and a warm lump of excitement rise in my throat! It was the most unforgettable trip of my life, one that turned into a genuine sea adventure.

March 17, 2020

The Dominican Republic: Everything About Everything

We're not suggesting you head to Tahiti. But visiting the eastern part of the island of Hispaniola — the Dominican Republic — is a genuinely fascinating idea!

March 15, 2020

Things to Do in Punta Cana

Whether you're already in Punta Cana or just planning your vacation, you're probably wondering what there is to do here.

March 15, 2020

Your First Trip to the Dominican Republic

That exciting moment when your tickets are finally in hand, the airport run is just minutes away, and you're double-checking your list: passports, vouchers, money, and cards. Everything there? Now you can breathe out.

March 15, 2020

Hotels in Punta Cana

So, you've settled on your destination and finally decided to visit the Dominican Republic! Great, the choice is made! But there's still one more important question ahead: which hotel to stay at, so reality matches — or better yet, exceeds — your expectations?

March 15, 2020

Prices and Budget

Ever since the travel industry invented package tours, vacationing abroad has become so much easier. And that sweet phrase, all-inclusive! Do you need to bring extra money along when everything's already included? Let's break it down.

March 15, 2020

Weather: When's the Best Time to Visit the Dominican Republic?

How often do you think about the weather when picking a country for vacation? Let's be honest: the Dominican Republic is one of those countries where only a real pessimist could ever say, "We just got unlucky with the weather."

March 13, 2020

Bacardi Island

Bacardi Island is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Here is the story behind that nickname — and what there is to do once you land.

Diving in the Dominican Republic

Diving here means diving in both the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean: shipwrecks, coral reefs and underwater caves.

Humpback Whales in the Dominican Republic

A genuinely rare chance to see humpback whales, with a guarantee — by most estimates fewer than 1% of people have ever watched them in the wild.

Finding a Photographer in the Dominican Republic

There is no shortage of photographers here. Finding a good one — who does the job properly and delivers on time — is the hard part.

Saona Island

Saona is a tropical island just off the Dominican Republic. Why does it draw so many travellers, and is it really worth the trip?

A Tour of Santo Domingo

Is Santo Domingo really the first European city in the New World? Not quite. Here is the fuller story.

How to Spend a Day in Punta Cana: A Full Route From Breakfast to a Nightcap

Best Excursions in the Dominican Republic 2022: Beyond the Beach

Top 15 Hotels in the Dominican Republic

The Best Beaches in the Dominican Republic: The Full List

Dominican Sweets

From Bachata to Reggaeton: What's Hiding in the Names of These Dances

When — and Why — Coffee Was Once Banned

The Dominican Republic and COVID-19

Cigars

Mmm, que rico! Classic Fruits of the Dominican Republic

Exotic Fruits of the Dominican Republic

What You Can Bring Into the Dominican Republic

Top 5 Excursions in the Dominican Republic

Traditional Dominican Cuisine

Drone Laws in the Dominican Republic

A Vacation in the Dominican Republic After Quarantine — What to Expect

Understanding the Dominican Republic: 60 Facts About the Country

What's the Weather Like in the Dominican Republic in Autumn?

The Coco Bongo Show in Punta Cana

All About the Dominican Republic

Rules for Restarting Tourism Under COVID-19

Boca Chica, or How to Feel the Dominican Republic's True Colors

My Incredible Encounter With Whales, or "One in a Million"

The Dominican Republic: Everything About Everything

Things to Do in Punta Cana

Your First Trip to the Dominican Republic

Hotels in Punta Cana

Prices and Budget

Weather: When's the Best Time to Visit the Dominican Republic?

Bacardi Island

Diving in the Dominican Republic

Humpback Whales in the Dominican Republic

Finding a Photographer in the Dominican Republic

Saona Island

A Tour of Santo Domingo

Ready to Plan Your Dominican Adventure?