Dominican Republic guides
Practical tips to plan your trip to the Dominican Republic.
Where to stay in the Dominican Republic
A region-by-region guide to the Dominican Republic: Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, La Romana, Puerto Plata, Samaná and the emerging Miches coast.
Read guide →Best all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana
How to choose an all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana: Bávaro vs Cap Cana vs Uvero Alto, adults-only vs family, and how to get the best rate.
Read guide →When to visit the Dominican Republic
The best time to visit the Dominican Republic: high season vs hurricane season, month-by-month weather, whale season in Samaná and when rates drop.
Read guide →Things to do in the Dominican Republic
Top things to do in the Dominican Republic: Saona Island, the Zona Colonial, the 27 waterfalls of Damajagua, whale watching in Samaná and kitesurfing in Cabarete.
Read guide →Dominican Republic with kids
Visiting the Dominican Republic with children: the best family resort zones, kid-friendly beaches and excursions, and practical tips for the trip.
Read guide →Airport transfers: Punta Cana and Santo Domingo
Getting from PUJ and SDQ airports to your hotel in the Dominican Republic: transfer times, private vs shared options, taxis, buses and costs.
Read guide →Is the Dominican Republic safe?
Safety in the Dominican Republic for visitors: how resort zones compare to cities, common-sense precautions, transport, water and health basics.
Read guide →Punta Cana vs La Romana vs Puerto Plata
Comparing the Dominican Republic's three main resort regions: Punta Cana's all-inclusive scale, La Romana's polish and Puerto Plata's north coast character.
Read guide →Best restaurants in the Dominican Republic
Where to eat in the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo's dining scene, beach-town seafood, comida criolla staples and eating well beyond the resort buffet.
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