About Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic

One of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic offers breathtaking beaches and soaring green mountains, some of the world's best golf courses, plus rich heritage and colonial history. Beach lovers come for the endless stretches of pure white sand beaches, and history and culture buffs find unending pleasure in Santo Domingo's 16th century Colonial Zone.

Spread out over two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti, the Dominican Republic is an enchanting, magical place. Its people are warm and friendly, the climate is sunny and tropical, and there are mountains to climb, historic cities to explore, and miles of glorious beaches for endless fun.

This island is known as the "Cradle of the Americas". It was here that Europeans first landed in the Western Hemisphere. Explore the magic of this beautiful place. Let your vacation's soundtrack be the infectious rhythm of the merengue, the sultry music that calls this island home. The beautiful natural surroundings surrounded by the warm Caribbean Sea, fabulous beaches all basking in the sunny tropical climate are calling you.