Your Kind of Escape in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is one of the most popular Caribbean destinations for Canadians, largely because of Punta Cana’s all-inclusives — and that can be a great week. It is also a large, varied country: a UNESCO-listed colonial city, cooler mountain towns, a kitesurfing coast, and a bay where humpback whales gather in winter.
I plan and book both kinds of trip for travellers across Canada, from checked information rather than a personal trip report.
The Dominican Republic at a glance
- The appeal
- All-inclusive choice, and a much larger country beyond the resort
- A good length
- 7 nights, or 10 to 14 with Santo Domingo or Samaná
- Best season
- December to April. May and June are quieter.
- From Canada
- Non-stop from many Canadian cities, especially to Punta Cana
Explore the Dominican Republic
- Things to See & Do — Coasts, the Colonial Zone, Samaná and the mountains
- Trip Ideas & Inspiration — A resort week, or a longer route
- When to Go & Travel Tips — Seasons, the E-Ticket and getting around
A few highlights
An east-coast beach week
Long beaches, a wide choice of all-inclusives, and a short transfer from the airport. Punta Cana and Bávaro
Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone
A UNESCO-listed old city, and a very different few nights from a resort stay. The Colonial Zone
La Romana and Bayahibe, the Samaná Peninsula, the north coast and the central mountains are different trips again. See the places
Let’s plan your Dominican Republic trip
Tell me who is travelling, when, and whether this is a resort week or something with a bit more exploring. I’ll compare resorts and regions honestly and book the flights, stays and transfers.
The initial 30-minute consultation is complimentary. The professional research fee is $50 per traveller aged 2 or older, paid before research begins.