Dominican Republic Travel Guide

The Dominican Republic is the perfect spot for your family vacation. There's something for everyone to explore, discover and experience on the island. Miles of unspoiled nature fill the island, ready for you and your family to discover together.

On the North Coast you will enjoy Ocean World Adventure Park, the Columbus Water Park and go karts at Fun City Action Park. Be sure to explore the Amber Museum and Fort San Felipe and enjoy the adventure of cascading down the 27 waterfalls of Damajagua.

Further east, the Samana Peninsula is known for its protected Humpback Whale sanctuary. Thousands of these gentle creatures return every winter to mate and breed in the serene waters. The beaches here are pristine and surrounded by hills of coconut palm forests.

Head further east from Samana to experience the sophisticated Punta Cana region. Punta Cana/Bavaro is home to many of the country's many designer golf-courses. Known the world over for their beaches and sophisticated resorts, Punta Cana is filled with fun and relaxing activities. Manatí Park, Animal Adventure, zipline adventures, and Dolphin Island Park are some of the incredible Punta Cana attractions that you can share as a family.

Further south you can explore the historic capital city, Santo Domingo and visit the first city in the Americas, the Colonial City, founded in 1498. Santo Domingo has a lot of a activities for kids such as the Trampoline Museum, the Children's Library, the National Aquarium, the National Zoo, the National Botanical Gardens, the Mirador Sur (South) and Mirador Norte (North) Parks, and the Las Canquinas Children's Park.

The Dominican Republic has over 70,000 hotel rooms with many featuring family- friendly activities and programs that are fun for the entire family. There are dance classes with live music, sports such as beach and pool volleyball, tennis and table tennis, biking, pool aerobics, yoga, stretching, tai-chi, snorkeling, boogie boards, kayaking, scuba diving classes, and horseback-riding. And for young children, there are kids clubs that are both educational and fun. Bring your family to explore this amazing country and create memories that will a lifetime.