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Dominican Republic Holidays - Travel Guide |
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Family Friendly Dominican Republic holidays - Dominican Republic Hotels & Apartments only |
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 The Dominican Republic shares the island with neighbouring Haiti. Inside the confines of the many resort hotels along the beautiful coastline, tourists languish in luxury, sipping cocktails under the palm trees and bathing in beautiful blue lagoons. The other face of the Dominican Republic can be found along the country roads, among the sugar cane, coffee and cocoa bean fields, where people labour in the sun and men play dominoes outside tumble-down shacks. For the local people (there are 8.5 million people on this well-populated part of Hispaniola island) tourism is an important source of income, and the thousands of visitors who come to enjoy the resorts and explore the Spanish Colonial legacy in this country 'where America began' are most welcome.
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**Top four deals for families with free child places** |
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Best* 3-star Sousa AI |
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Fun Royale/Tropicale Beach Resort. 3-star AI. Situated in the Playa Dorada complex, very close to an 18 hole golf course designed by Robert... More >>> |
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Casa Marina Reef, Sosua. 3-star AI. Superb all-inclusive resort located in Sosua, 10 minutes from the Airport and 25 minutes from the Puerto Plata town. Attractively built .... More >>> |
| Best* 4-star Cofresi AI |
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Best* 4-star Playa Dorada AI |
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Sun Village Resort And Spa, Cofresi. 4-star AI. Located near the chic Aqua Lounge, the Dominican Republics hottest new nightspot with a ... More >>> |
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Occidental Allegro Playa Dorada. 4-star AI. Located on the magnificent Playa Dorada. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and palm trees, the hotel is only 15 mins from ... More >>> |
Use the search box below to see all of our holidays & hotels in Dominican Republic. |
* Based on previous guest opinions. **Free child place(s) applies to accommodation only but may not be for all board levels. FCP's subject to availability but were available at time of publishing. |
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Dominican Republic holidays travel facts Climate: Dominican Republic's Weather & Climate (opens as a pop-up) Airports: North Puerto Plata Airport (POP) South & East Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) (opens as a pop-up) Flight time from UK: Between 4 & 4.5 hours Currency: The currency is the Dominican Republic peso (DOP), divided into 100 centavos. Many of the hotels and restaurants in the main tourist destinations in display their prices in US dollars as well as in Dominican Pesos, and some places will also accept Euros. The peso cannot be exchanged outside of the Dominican Republic. Major currencies can be converted into pesos at Central Bank approved bureaux; only 30% of the pesos bought can be re-converted and this only if the original receipts are produced, so it is best not to buy more pesos than you are likely to need for your visit. Major credit cards are accepted everywhere, but a commission is usually charged. Time: Local time is GMT -4 Language: Spanish is the official language, but English is widely understood in areas frequented by tourists. Electricity: Electrical current is 110 volts AC, 60 Hz. American-style two-pin plugs are standard. Entry requirements for UK nationals: British nationals require a passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to 30 days, provided they hold a Tourist Card (issued on arrival).
Passport/Visa Note: Tourist cards can be issued on arrival for US$10. A return or onward ticket is required by all visitors.
Health: No vaccination certificates are required but precautions are recommended against Hepatitis A, typhoid, rabies and polio for those who plan to spend time outside the main tourist resort areas. There is a malaria risk throughout the year. Between May and September there is a risk of dengue fever, which is contracted from mosquitoes that bite during the day. It is advisable to use mosquito repellent. Travellers should be aware of the high prevalence of the HIV/AIDS virus in the Dominican Republic. Water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated in undeveloped areas; bottled water is available. Please check with your local surgery for the latest information. Useful contact information: Dominican republic Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7727 6285 Website
British Consulate, Puerto Plata: (001) (809) 586 4244 Website |
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Things to see and do in the Dominican Republic |
 Ocean World Adventure Park, Marina and Casino Entertainment Complex: Ocean World Adventure Park, which opened in March 2004, has already become the "must-see" attraction in the Dominican Republic. The Park features the largest man-made dolphin habitat in the world, with the main dolphin pool comprising of 12 million gallons of seawater. The interactive animal programs are some of the most unique within the industry. Adventure Park have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with dolphins, sea lions, sharks, stingrays, exotic tropical birds, meet tigers, walk through a tropical forest, swim in the Tiger Grotto pool, visit Dolphin Beach or relax in our casual restaurants and bars. The park offers 52-scheduled events daily. Centrally located on the north shore of the Dominican Republic in Playa Cofresi, just 3-miles west of Puerto Plata, is the one-of-a-kind Ocean World Adventure Park, Marina and Casino Entertainment Complex. Ocean World guests delight in a wide variety of services and truly unique experiences unmatched in the region. All in one facility, visitors can swim with dolphins, take photos with tigers and exotic birds, have a sunset dinner or pool side drink with spectacular ocean views, enjoy a Vegas-style tropical cabaret show or try one's luck in the Caribbean's most glamorous new aquatic themed
casino.
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 Monster Truck Safari - Puerto Plata: Experience the carefree Dominican way of life on board the tallest trucks on the island! A full day out with professional guides. You’ll be on top of the world, 15 feet high, discovering the unspoiled Dominican country side in these fantastic 8X8 all terrain trucks made especially for your comfort and safety. See breathtaking landscapes while driving through back country roads, bombing through sugar cane fields and splashing through rivers. Visit small colourful villages and explore local Dominican farms. A hands on tour where you can actually mingle with the local people. Enjoy an all inclusive, all you can eat hot buffet, with an open bar and free flowing drinks. Recharge while taking a refreshing swim in a secluded breathtaking river. Experience the Dominican lifestyle. The Dominican people are so kind and friendly, they’ll invite you right into their homes, where you'll meet the families.......let their simplicity surprise you!
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 Manati Theme Park: Manati Park is an amusing theme park located in Bavaro-Punta Cana, an incredible landscape of wonderful gardens overflowing with orchids and tropical plants. Here you will be able to experience nature, coming into contact with the fauna and flora of the Dominican Republic. During your stay in Manati Park, you will be able to enjoy varied shows, restaurants, local crafts and souvenir shops... Furthermore, you will have the opportunity of swimming alongside dolphins, an unforgettable experience. Manati Park offers you the possibility of a unique experience: swimming with dolphins! In the crystal clear water of the Manati Park swimming pool under the close supervision of ITS staff, you will be able to realize a dream you will never forget - that you will want to relate in earnest to your friends and family. A dream that will live on in your memory for ever and remind you of your visit to Bavaro - Punta Cana.
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 Free child places - Holidays, Hotels & Apartments. Our dynamic search does all the hard work in sourcing holidays with free child places. It searches from self catering holidays right through to all inclusive holidays with free child places and only returns the best deal found. All you need to do is enter the childrens ages on the last day of the holiday and the database will show the best deal available. If your party includes teenagers above 11 then you must enter these as adults as the airline will charge an adult fare. If your family includes infants then excluded them in the search (i.e. don't class them as a child) but do call us before booking so that we can ensure that a cot is available. Not sure! then play safe and give us a call as you'll find us very family friendly. Read more.... |
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If you would prefer us to find you cheap Dominican Republic holidays, hotels or apartments in the Dominican Republic for you then all you need do is give us a call on 0845 430 2004 or complete our holiday enquiry form and we will come back to you with the best price possible. We will also search for alternative dates and resorts so that you can then compare cost. |
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All Dominican Republic holidays can be booked on-line or by calling 0845 430 2004. We accept: |
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