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If ever an island can put a smile on your face and peace and serenity in your heart, the Dominican Republic has to be the one. Nowhere is this more evident than in the beautiful Punta Cana area on the island’s east coast where the friendly resorts we feature are located. This beautiful area combines breathtaking natural panoramas with every type of water and adventure sports as well as offering an exotic mix of shops, bars and restaurants to suit all tastes.

The Punta Cana area is now well established as an upmarket destination for discerning travellers. It’s an idyllic honeymoon location but is also a firm favourite amongst families, couples and friends seeking a tropical holiday where space, fun and tranquillity can all be found in perfect balance.

Out and About
With such magnificent, endless beaches and beautiful, mountainous countryside, it’s inevitable that all kinds of water and adventure sports take centre stage here, especially snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing, boogie boarding and kiteboarding. But you really will be spoiled for things to see and do. Here are just a few of our suggestions to get you started:

• Take the exhilarating Bávaro Splash speedboat ride to go snorkelling amongst Punta Cana’s fabulous coral reefs.

• Enjoy an unforgettable luxury catamaran sailing trip from Cap Cana to the spectacular Juanillo Beach.

• Cycle, hike, ride or climb the breathtakingly beautiful countryside that includes mountains, waterfalls, national parks, pine forests and tropical jungles.

• Visit Santo Domingo, the capital, for its fashionable shopping, great nightlife, superb dining and well preserved colonial heritage.

• Play golf on picturesque, championships courses designed by legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Nick Faldo.

• Shop for exotic rums, cigars, amber jewellery and distinctive local art.

Food and Drink
The island takes its culinary inspiration from native Antillean and hearty Creole recipes with their light spices and mouthwatering coconut sauces. The grilled seafood is never short of exceptional and we highly recommend ‘a la criolla’ dishes which usually involve meat, shrimp, crab or conch prepared in a delicious tomato-based sauce with garlic, onions, olives and cilantro.

The Dominican Republic has more restaurants than any other Caribbean island, but you’ll be so spoiled by the superb restaurants in the Punta Cana resorts that you won’t need to put this to the test! However, if you do visit Santo Domingo, then we recommend the Colonial City and 27 de Febrero Avenue areas for their cluster of excellent restaurants, but you’ll also find great casual diners, barbecue shacks and friendly bars on many of the beaches you may come across on your excursions.

Getting There
Flights to the Dominican Republic are via Antigua with British Airways. Total flying time is approximately 10 hrs 45 minutes (including touchdown in Antigua).

British Airways Departures from Gatwick twice a week (on Thursdays and Sundays) via Antigua in both directions on B777 aircraft with World Traveller, World Traveller Plus and Club World cabins. Complimentary regional add-ons from selected airports are included, subject to availability.