Nightlife
Year-round sports, effervescent nightlife, distinctive souvenir shopping, magnificent
national parks, and world-class gambling make for a jam-packed vacation-retirement
paradise to do list. And when you see the spectacular beaches, you won't
be able to resist pulling up a chair and relaxing... and you may never want
go back.
Outdoor Activities
By land or sea, outdoor activities like snorkeling, windsurfing, horseback riding,
kiteboarding, and boating are just a few of the thrilling ways to experience
the natural beauty of The Dominican Republic. With over two-dozen national parks,
available hiking and bird watching, other quieter options for communion with
nature are at your disposal. Indoor activities offer you the chance to strike
it rich, dance the night away, or shop 'til you drop. Perhaps you are interested
in discovering curious mementos with local flare, like carnival masks, amber,
and a strange liquor “cure-all” called
Mamajuana.
Whale Watching.
The northern coast of the rocky shelf on which Hispaniola sits
provides an excellent breeding ground for humpback whales.
During the first few months of the year, humpback whales
can be seen off the northern coast of the Dominican Republic
near Puerto Plata.
Golf Paradise.
The Dominican Republic is considered the premier Caribbean
country for golfers, thanks to 21 courses with
oceanfront fairways and dogleg lefts around swaying coconut
palms. You'll find courses designed by legends such
as Pete Dye, P.B. Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Robert
Trent Jones, Gary Player, Tom Fazio and Nick Faldo, many
of which have become favorite golfing destinations of former
Presidents Bill Clinton and George H. Bush.
Visitors to the
Dominican Republic needn’t worry about
packing golf clubs or even knowing how to golf, for that matter.
Each course offers affordable club rentals and internationally
recognized golf pros for lessons. Regardless of handicap, the
courses of the Dominican Republic promise a challenging and
unique experience.
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