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For more info about the Dominican Republic try a search [top left] or use the links below!

Explore the fantastic Dominican Republic!

Go East to Punta Cana and Bavaro!

Melia Caribe Tropical, Bavaro -the review

Arrival, Accommodation, Facilities and Kids
Golf

The Beach and Pools

Entertainment and Excursions

Restaurants and Bars

Melia Caribe Tropical- Summary and Conclusions

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.

Excursions in Punta Cana/Bavaro

Check our reports below:

Nature, animals and wildife

Golf Courses

Cities, Towns and Islands

Entertainment trips

Check out the Video Page!

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.

Catalonia Gran Dominicus, Bayahibe-review

Catalonia Gran Dominicus, Bayahibe, Dominican Republic -the review

Catalonia Gran Dominicus, Dominican Republic, all-inclusive Cost/arrival/car rental [INCLUDES VIDEO OF THE RESORT]

The beach at the Catalonia Gran Dominicus

Accommodation and Facilities

Above: The beach at Bayahibe

Below: Whale watching in Samana

Have a look up North!

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

Bavaro
Bayahibe
Cabarete
Puerto Plata
Sosua
Punta Cana
Samana
Las Terrenas
Santo Domingo
Colonial Zone
Santiago