Go East to Punta Cana and Bavaro!
For holiday makers to the Dominican Republic an extremely popular part of the country is the Punta Cana and Bavaro coast line.
Quite simply, this area delivers the classic Caribbean experience, and at a high level: white sands, blue skies, palm trees and warm, clear turquoise sea.
As well as providing a fine range of hotels, this area boasts many activities including scuba diving, sports fishing, watersports and great golf.
One of the largest and best known resorts in Punta Cana is the Sol Melia Caribe Tropical.
This resort features the Cocotal golf course. Check out the review below.
Melia Caribe Tropical, Bavaro -the review
Below: The beach in Bavaro
Excursions in Punta Cana/Bavaro
Check our reports below:
Above: The beach at Bayahibe
All about the Dominican Republic
National holidays in Dominican Republic
Catalonia Gran Dominicus, Bayahibe, Dominican Republic -the review
Regular visitors to the site will be aware that we have recently been to the Dominican Republic.
We have not returned empty handed!
If you click on the `Video`s` tab in the top left hand corner you will find video`s for some of the great vacation locations such as Cayo Levantado and Catalina Island.
There are also some fascinating interviews with Dominican people [with English transcripts] and video reviews of top Dominican Republic golf courses.
Check out video of the first 9 holes at Playa Grande golf course.
There will be further video reviews of other leading Dominican golf courses such as `Teeth of the Dog` and `La Estancia` appearing here in the next few weeks.
Have a look up North!
Below: Whale watching in Samana
Cabarete kite-surfing [see below]
If you are considering taking a vacation to the Dominican Republic why not consider having a look at the north coast.
Cabarete [see right] is world famous for its wind-surfing and kite-surfing.
You could also think about Sosua or Puerto Plata.
Whale watching in Samana, Dominican Republic
Many people who are unfamiliar with the Dominican Republic will be unaware that it is one of the best places in the world to go whale watching.
Samana Bay is located on the East coast of the island. Every year between January and March, an estimated 5,000 humpback whales arrive to breed and rear their newborn calves in a massive but shallow lagoon, ideal for breeding and whale watching.
whale watching samana, dominican republic, humpback whale These fantastic creatures are now well habituated to the whale watching boats. They seem to carry on their often hilarious antics and courtship routines oblivious to the floating human traffic above. They are even known for jumping out of the water to give a photo opportunity! Check out more about Samana
Some quick links to other pages on this website:
Prison gigs:
In 2006 Andy Ashcroft [British Ambassador to the DR], Roberto Santana [a Dominican TV host] and myself played 2 gigs at the Najayo women`s prison in Dominican Republic. The second gig was in front of wife of the Dominican President. Check out the story and photo`s below.
Prison gigs-background
Photo`s of prison gig
Prison gig with British Ambassador and Dominican First Lady
Dominican Resorts
Further information about the fantastic resorts in Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata
The essence of the Dominican Republic-All about the DR, the food, the people, the history etc....
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