Tourists go to the Dominican Republic for a beach holiday at the highest level. However, after the earthquake on the island of Haiti, many fears arose. Is the Dominican Republic safe enough? Photos of the destruction inflicted by the elements on a neighboring state spread around the world. But here's the oddity: the eastern part of the island, which is occupied by the Dominican Republic, was not affected by an earthquake or typhoons. The same striking contrasts are observed in the economies of neighboring countries. When poverty reigns in the Republic of Haiti, the atmosphere of endless Caribbean festivals and celebrations reigns in the Dominican Republic. Holidays here will not be dull!
Dominican Republic on the world map
When the independent republic was still a Spanish colony, it was called Santa Domingo, in honor of its patron saint, Dominic de Guzman. The Church canonized this founder of the monastic order, despite his dubious moral character. The inhabitants of the colony began to be called Dominicans. After independencethe revolutionaries wanted the new name to indicate that the country belongs to the people. Therefore, it became known as the Dominican Republic. The state occupies the eastern part of the island of Haiti, in the Greater Antilles archipelago. The population is less than ten million. The capital of the country is the city of Santa Domingo. Rich lovers of sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons and coral reefs flock here from all over the world. Dominican Republic - photos confirm this - a real tropical paradise. Coconut palms on a snow-white shore, as in the Bounty advertisement, bright fish and top-notch service.
How to get to the Dominican Republic
The country lives on tourism, and therefore the government is doing everything not to scare away potential customers with unnecessary formalities. Citizens of the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Kazakhstan do not need to take a visa. Provided, of course, that your stay in the country will not exceed 30 days. Reviews indicate that it is better to fly to the Dominican Republic from Moscow. Aeroflot and Transaero planes fly to Punta Cana, the main resort city of the country. The flight is long - about thirteen and a half hours. If you get to Punta Cana from Ukraine, Belarus or Kazakhstan with connecting flights in European capitals, then you will get out all day on the road. But the torment is worth it: after all, exhausted tourists will have a first-class vacation in the Dominican Republic! The prices for renting a car bite here. In addition, local drivers quite freely interpret the rules of the road. It is better to travel between cities in buses,minibuses, which are called "gua-gua" here, or taxis.
Climate
When is the "peak season" in tropical edema called "Dominican Republic"? Photos taken at different times of the year show that it is always comfortable to relax here. Unless there are showers from May to September. But they go by so fast, and the equatorial sun beats down so fiercely, that in ten minutes you won't even remember the rain. Despite the showers, the temperature in August (the hottest month on the island of Haiti) does not fall below +33°C. The peak of the season is in winter - especially January-February. At this time, there are comfortable +25 °C, clear skies and a warm, quiet world. Due to the characteristic features of the coast, the tides in the local resorts are negligible.
Hotels in the Dominican Republic
This country is not for budget travelers. It is difficult to find a hotel with three stars here. Mostly 4, 5 and 5 Deluxe hotels predominate. A characteristic feature of the hotel complexes of the Dominican Republic is not too high-rise floors. The lion's share of hotels are bungalows with several rooms. Therefore, electric vehicles or mini-locomotives ply along the large green area of such complexes. Reviews praise animation, both for adults and for children. As for food, most resort hotels practice the All Inclusive system. Battling for clientele, hotels go for bigger and more expensive frills: one-time visits to a la carte restaurants, spa treatments, or any alcohol in the bar.
Resorts of the Dominican Republic
The capital of Santa Domingo is full of interesting historical sights, but there are no beaches. But they are present in abundance in other resorts of the country. Each of them has the necessary not only a set of services for an elite holiday, but also some kind of zest. Such a diverse Dominican Republic! Photos of resorts allow you to choose a place for your vacation to your liking. Punta Cana is suitable for those who want to relax and forget for a while that somewhere thousands of kilometers away there is a stressful office life. La Romana is a resort for VIP tourists. There are many golf courses, yacht clubs and similar entertainment. Puerto Plata is suitable for honeymooners and couples in love. Among the romantic surroundings, the spirit of old Spain with its colonial palaces has been preserved. Puerto Plata is also appreciated by surfers for its excellent long wave of surf. Juan Dolio and Boca Chica are places for families with children - the depths of the lagoons do not exceed one and a half meters. And Bayahibe, Samana and Cap Cana are suitable for active tourists.
