Dominican Republic Vacation Rentals
Attracted by visitors from all over the world and sharing itself on the island of Hispaniola, lays the country of the Dominican Republic. Known for its attractive beaches, mountainous region and temperate climate, the Dominican Republic happens to also offer the best historical treasures of any Caribbean Island. Readily available are condos and villa vacation rentals, whether you wish to be near the city of Santa Domingo or along the beaches of Puerto Plata or Punta Cana.
Dominican Republic Points of Interest
The capitol, Santa Domingo is the hotbed to these historical treasures. It is clear to understand why UNESCO declared Santa Domingo's Colonial City a world heritage site. Santa Domingo will present the Colonial Zone visitor historic museums, churches, monuments and more to explore.
Heading across the river from Santa Domingo, you will find you never run out of areas to explore. A coastal ecosystem for hundreds of species of marine life, as well as multi fauna, along remote areas of beach fronts makes the visit to the Del Este National Marine Park worthwhile. Explorers will enjoy at the fine examples of pre-Columbian art on the walls of the caves situated here.
An aboriginal tribe native to the Dominican Republic known as the Taino Indians can be seen at Manati Park. Explorers should head to one of the best kept secret of the country, the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park; a tropical forest professing over 500 species of wildlife.
Dominican Republic Activities
Many tourists flock to some of the most idyllic beaches found in the Caribbean in the premier destination of the Dominican Republic. You will find beaches and more beaches and even more beaches. Who hasn't heard of the glamorous sands overlooking the loveliest turquoise waterways set in famed Punta Cana, Sosua, La Romana or Puerto Plata? The vacation rentals in these regions offer a relaxing atmosphere amid magnificent scenery. Besides presenting pure white sand beaches, you will be able to partake in numerous water sports available based upon an individual’s personal interests.
Sport fishing enthusiasts thrill at spending the day aboard the fully equipped charters, Big game fishing is a draw here and an annual tournament brings in international participants. Avid golfers are not forgotten while vacationing in the Dominican Republic and can tee off at many world class courses in operation throughout the country.
Offering everything for the active and tranquility for those who are seeking such, a holiday in the Dominican Republic and a vacation rental makes for the best vacation.
Dominican Republic Dining
The Dominican Republic offers unique menus blended with a mix from their ancestral inhabitants of African, Taino Indian and Spain. Of course many dishes are also attributed by their neighboring Caribbean islands filled with fresh vegetables and fruits. Journeying out for dinner includes items such as lobster, fajitas, international fares and the fresh catch of the day. Beach dining features an ample variety of food also.
Dominican Republic Shopping
Besides the usual trade of the Caribbean consisting of rum and other souvenir trinkets, the Dominican Republic is famous exclusively for other items of interest. The best amber in the world is said to come from here and are available in yellow, bright red, smoky green and blue. Amber can be purchased alone or set into a piece of jewelry. Larimar is an opaque blue semiprecious gem that can only be found in the Dominican Republic. Another option to bring home a piece of memories is tapes of the country's national music, the lively meringue. You can find these and more in shops, marketplaces and outdoor vendors throughout the island.
