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Dominican Republic HighlightsGet a new lease of life on the sunny shores and colourful streets of the Dominican Republic
• Lively Caribbean island with a big heart and colourful culture
• Home of the Merengue and the Bachata dance styles
• Relax in luxury tropical gardens, zen pools and dedicated boutique areas
• Go whale spotting off the Samana Peninsula
• Fly through the Dominican jungle on a zip line
• Visit in February to celebrate Carnival
Vibrant culture
The Dominican Republic is fantastic for family holidays and Caribbean getaways, thanks to its colourful culture, idyllic beaches and year-round tropical climate. For a real taste of the island, visit the colonial buildings of Santo Domingo, catch a baseball game at Estadio Quisqueya, then dance the Merengue at an authentic Dominican dance hall.
Tropical adventures
Venture outside the resorts and you’ll discover a picture-perfect tropical paradise, from the hidden forests and caves of the Three Eyes national park to the magical blue waters of Hoyo Azul. Hike up the majestic Mt. Pico Duarte, fly through the jungle on a zipline, or explore the caverns of Cueva de las Maravillas or “Cave of Wonders”.
Golden beaches
After exploring cities and jungles, there’s nothing like a lazy day on the beach at your all-inclusive resort – though how lazy is up to you. The warm clear waters of the Caribbean Sea are perfect for water sports from surfing to stand-up paddle boards. For something different, enjoy a crayfish cruise, explore a coral reef or go on a family-friendly whale watching!
Facts about the Dominican Republic
• Direct Flying Time: 9 hours
• Airport: Punta Cana International Airport
• Time Difference: -5 Hours
• Currency: Dominican Peso and US dollar
• Best months to visit: Dec - May
• Well Known for: Tropical paradise & Beautiful beaches
• Languages: Spanish & English

Our resorts in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is famous for beautiful beaches, tropical forests and the majestic Mt. Pico Duarte. You can learn the merengue in the dance halls of Santa Domingo, explore a piece of the country’s history at La Aurora Cigar Factory, or savour some delicious Dominican rum at one of the many distilleries. Venture outside the cities, however, and you’ll discover a picture-perfect tropical paradise, from the 27 waterfalls of Damajagua, to the hidden forests and caves of the Three Eyes national park, to the magical blue waters of Hoyo Azul.
Enjoy true luxury when staying in this Caribbean nirvana. When you’re not on our family dolphin adventure or enjoying the luxuries of our crayfish cruise, you’ll enjoy exquisite cuisine, world-class sports and sea activities, and excellent kids and teens’ clubs packed with fun. All this in the beautiful and serene surroundings of our family holiday resort where you’ll be treated like a Caribbean Queen or King!
Michès Playa Esmeralda
First of its kind and first class in what it has to offer, Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda is a luxury eco-chic resort specially designed to be environmentally-friendly and sustainable. Set along a pristine beach, the resort is split into four boutique-villages catering for unique, stylish all-inclusive family holidays, wellness retreats, active breaks and romantic getaways in the Dominican Republic.
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Punta Cana
Club Med Punta Cana has the perfect festival atmosphere for an all-inclusive holiday in the Dominican Republic where every experience has been carefully crafted for your pleasure. With a Zen Oasis and smoothie & cocktail bar for adults, and a family pool and CREACTIVE acrobatics playground for the kids, this Caribbean resort has the best of both worlds.
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Dominican Republic WeatherMonthly weather averages in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has a beautiful tropical climate and enjoys glorious warm temperatures all year round. Even January, the coldest month, only experiences average lows of about 21°C, so you can safely leave your sweaters at home.
Summer and autumn can be wet and stormy, so the best time to visit the Dominican Republic is between December and May when the weather is drier and you can expect average highs between 29°C and 31°C.

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YOUR HOLIDAY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: NATURE IN ALL ITS FORMS
Enjoy nature at its most luxuriant during your all-inclusive holiday in the Dominican Republic. From fine sandy beaches to tropical forests, the country’s landscapes are as different as they are fascinating. In the South-East, venture amongst the exotic foliage of Cotubanamá National Park and explore the exceptional marine fauna with its manatees and dolphins. Just opposite, on the island of Sanoa, you can play at being a modern-day Robinson Crusoe on the white sandy beaches, lined with coconut trees.
The clear waters are all yours along with a tranquillity that will truly make you feel like a castaway. Finally, to round off your adventure, take a horseback ride through the forest and cool off in the refreshing waters of the El Limon waterfall, 50m high.
We’ll help you make the most of this paradise with all the little touches that make up a true luxury holiday. From the personalised transfers to the cocktail mixed especially for you by our bartender, to rooms that feel an organic part of your environment: everything is designed to help you relax, explore and feel at one with this magnificent island.
EMBRACE THIS WONDERFUL MIXED CULTURE
After recharging your batteries in the heart of nature, take a walk in the footsteps of the first inhabitants and go back in time in the Indigenous Eyes ecological park of Punta Cana. Its dozen clear-water lakes make this site a paradise on earth.
Continue your all-inclusive holiday and set sail for a cruise aboard the Club Med 2 to discover the cultural mix of the Dominican Republic. In Santo Domingo, visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Incarnation, which dates back to the time of the conquistadors.
Conclude your all-inclusive stay in the Dominican Republic as you relax to the beat of bachata or merengue. Born here on the island, you’ll love these dance rhythms with their enchanting cultural mix.
MOVE TO THE CARIBBEAN BEAT: THE PLEASURE'S ALL INCLUDED WHEN YOU STAY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
An all-inclusive holiday in the Dominican Republic means taking it easy and slowing down the pace. After a swim in the turquoise waters of the Hoyo Azul cenote, head for Punta Cana beach and enjoy a tasty plantain banana soup called sancocho, or a marinated lobster. With renewed energy courtesy of your tasty meal, treat yourself to a round of golf at Corales, while enjoying the calming sound of the waves that meet the shore just a few metres from the green.

CATEDRAL METROPOLITANA SANTA MARÍA DE LA ENCARNACIÓN

As you look up at this imposing building, you’re standing in front of the oldest cathedral in the New World, where Christopher Columbus lay until 1992. Built in the 16th century, the site’s architecture takes you to the heart of the Spanish Renaissance, and is just a 2-hour drive from your Punta Cana Club Med resort, or a place to stop off during a relaxing cruise. Once inside, in the cool of the nave, there are statues, stained glass windows and impressive vaulted arches to marvel at.

EL LIMON WATERFALL

A horseback excursion to this natural site takes you into the heart of the rainforest, 300km from your Punta Cana Club Med resort. At the end of your hike, you reach a lush setting where the cascade flows in a truly spectacular curtain of water: a unique place to admire this pair of falls, one 10m, the other 50m high. Dive into this pure, refreshing water and leave the rest of the world behind...

CORALES GOLF COURSE

The Dominican Republic is one of the most popular destinations for golf enthusiasts. On site, close to your Punta Cana Club Med resort, put your skills to the test on this technically demanding course. In the kind of setting only the island can offer, take on this challenging 18-hole course while enjoying views of the Caribbean Sea from up on the cliff tops. Will you make it past the "devil's elbow"?

CHINESE FARMER’S MARKETS

Gourmets and food lovers from the Dominican Republic are familiar with Avenida Duarte of Santo Domingo, just 2 hr 15 from your Punta Cana Club Med resort. In the heart of Chinatown, you’re transported into the middle of teeming Asian life. It’s an opportunity to get off the beaten track and treat yourself to some steamed ravioli before heading to the Mercado Modelo, the town’s other must-see market.

DRINK IN THE EXCEPTIONAL LANDSCAPE OF THE EXOTIC CARIBBEAN COAST

During your family holiday in the Dominican Republic, enjoy both the sun and the turquoise sea together on the island of Sanoa by taking a boat trip out to visit the amazing natural pools and enjoy the fine sandy beaches and the crystal-clear water.
Then swim with the dolphins at the Dolphin Island water park nearby. If you haven't had enough of the water just yet, in Bayahibe, keen snorkellers can admire moray eels and lobsters in their natural environment.

IT'S A GREAT WAY FOR YOUR CHILDREN TO LEARN: CULTURE IS ALWAYS AT THE HEAT OF YOUR HOLIDAY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The Club Med Punta Cana resort is the perfect base camp for an adventure to discover the origins of the New World as you stroll through the streets of Santo Domingo. Deep in the heart of the colonial district, take your family to discover the first church built in America: the cathedral of Our Lady of the Incarnation.
During your family holiday in the Dominican Republic, lose yourself in the heart of Altos de Chavón. The kids will be fascinated by this reconstructed medieval Italian village. Cobbled alleyways, majestic fountains and a large amphitheatre make it a full-scale playground.