The Dominican Republic is a sovereign state on the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Caribbean region. Though known for its wonderful beaches, all-inclusive resorts and golfing, it has a varied terrain comprising rainforest, savannah and highlands, including Pico Duarte, the Caribbean’s tallest mountain. For the adventure tourist this Caribbean country offers a diverse countryside comprising tropical rainforests, arid desert expanses, alpine ranges and steamy mangrove swamps. It's a playground for trekkers, mountain bike enthusiasts and water-sport junkies!
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River or Ocean Cruises
New Sun Princess Serves Up Celebrity Concepts with its Culinary Experiences
- Princess Cruises’ newest ship isn’t just an engineering marvel. Sun Princess launched in February, 2024, another member of the “Love Boat” fleet – with a slew of celebrity partnerships enhancing...
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Local Events
This Island's 'Crop Over' is the Hottest Harvest Festival of the Summer
Barbados - Move over pumpkin patch. Step away from the apple bobbing booth. Harvest festivals aren’t limited to rural and small town traditions of northern climes memorialized in... read more
Sea & Sand
Be Among the First to Try These 4 New Luxury Resorts on Your Next Mexico Beach Vacation
Mexico - Mexico has some of the best beach destinations on the continent, and four new - or completely renewed - luxury resorts may inspire you to treat... read more
Before your trip
How to Get the UK's Mandatory, New Electronic Entry Permit for Your Next Trip to Britain
United Kingdom - Beginning January 8, 2025, American and Canadian travelers to the United Kingdom will be required to apply - in advance of your trip - for... read more