Saona Island Catamaran
From Bayahibe
A full-day sail to a protected national-park island — natural pools and white sand.
Where To Stay In The Dominican Republic
Caribbean all-inclusive value — Punta Cana, Bávaro, Bayahibe and beyond.
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The Dominican Republic is the Caribbean's all-inclusive heartland. Punta Cana and neighboring Bávaro hold the densest concentration of brand AI resorts in the region, and quieter alternatives in Bayahibe, La Romana, and Samaná offer the same value with fewer crowds.
Our DR selection leads with brand-name AI resorts — Royalton, Hard Rock, Barceló, Catalonia, Hilton — prioritizes adults-only for couples, and includes family waterpark resorts plus a private-island premium pick in Samaná.
Things to see and do in
Hoyo Azul Cenote
Scape Park, Cap Cana
Crystal-clear blue cenote at the foot of a 75m cliff, plus zip lines and Mayan caves.
Samaná Whale Watching
Samaná Bay (Jan–Mar)
North Atlantic humpbacks return every winter — one of the world's best viewing spots.
Zona Colonial
Santo Domingo
The first European settlement in the Americas — UNESCO walk through 500-year-old streets.
Top Hotels In The Dominican Republic
Must-see attractions
Top Areas In The Dominican Republic
Punta Cana
The country's all-inclusive flagship. Royalton CHIC, Hard Rock, Ocean Blue & Sand and dozens of brand resorts line a 30-mile palm-fringed Atlantic coast. Best for first-time DR travelers.
- Royalton CHIC, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Royalton Splash
- PUJ airport — 15–45 minutes by transfer (most included)
- Densest dining and excursion options in the country
- Best for couples, casino-goers and family waterparks
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Best Areas To Stay In The Dominican Republic
Bávaro
Adults-OnlyCatalonia Royal
Punta Cana
Adults-OnlyRoyalton CHIC
Punta Cana Family
FamilyRoyalton Splash
Bayahibe
QuietDiving
La Romana
QuietGolf
Samaná Cayo Levantado
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Most booked hotels in the Dominican Republic
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FAQ About The Dominican Republic
About The Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is the Caribbean's all-inclusive heartland — and has been for 30 years. Punta Cana International (PUJ) is the world's busiest airport-to-resort transfer corridor: most travelers are from PUJ to their resort entrance in under 45 minutes. Royalton, Hard Rock, Barceló, Catalonia, Hilton, H10 (Ocean Blue & Sand), Bahia Principe and Viva Wyndham all operate flagship properties on the country's eastern shore. The country is one of the few Caribbean destinations with direct flights from US east coast hubs, Toronto/Montréal, and London Gatwick — making it equally accessible to American, Canadian and UK travelers.
Punta Cana and Bávaro anchor the all-inclusive economy. Punta Cana proper is denser — Royalton CHIC, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Royalton Splash and Ocean Blue & Sand all sit on the same 30-mile coastline. Bávaro is the quieter, wider-beach sister: Catalonia Royal Bávaro, Catalonia Bávaro and Barceló Bávaro Palace are our top couples and family picks here. Bayahibe and La Romana run southwest — calmer Caribbean, the Saona Island day trip, the Catalonia Royal La Romana adults-only resort, and Casa de Campo golf.
Samaná, on the country's northeast peninsula, is the premium pick. Cayo Levantado Resort is a private-island adults-only AI run by Bahia Principe — water-villa accommodation, premium gourmet dining, and access to humpback whales every January through March. Pair Samaná with a Punta Cana stay for a contrast trip, or treat it as standalone for an anniversary or honeymoon. Santo Domingo, the country's capital and the oldest European settlement in the Americas, anchors business-leisure travelers — Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo is our brand pick for the city.
Climate runs warm Caribbean year-round. December–April is high season; May–early November is shoulder, with the best member-rate value but Atlantic hurricane risk (peak August–October). USD is widely accepted at every resort. Whether you're a couples-AI traveler, a family with waterpark kids, a diver heading to Bayahibe, a golfer in La Romana, or a premium traveler heading to Cayo Levantado, our DR selection is built for your specific Summer 2026 trip.