About Dominican Republic
This country has to be of the Caribbean’s most geographically diverse countries. So many things about the Dominican Republic to love! Impressive colonial architecture, magnificent mountain scenery, plenty of stunning beaches, rows of swaying palms, fantastic cuisine, and passionate and welcoming people.
Many visitors come here to relax on the gorgeous beaches and enjoy all-inclusive resorts and others are keen to explore more of this country. One thing is for sure – the Dominican Republic is one of the more affordable nations from all of the Caribbean islands and also one of our favourite Caribbean nations.
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