Dominican Republic Travel Information

The Dominican Republic is the Perfect Getaway

If you are not familiar with the Dominican Republic, here are some interesting facts about the country to get you acquainted with the tropical destination. The Dominican Republic is the 2nd largest country in the Caribbean with coasts on both the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

The Dominican Republic is just two hours away from Florida, four hours from New York, and eight hours from Europe.

What Do When Visiting the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is known for its vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, and pristine golf courses. The Dominican Republic offers a variety of activities for travelers to enjoy.  Many travelers don’t realize that The Dominican Republic is a family-friendly destination.  They even have a Nickelodeon Hotel Resort in Punta Cana with a Pineapple house to stay in, just like Sponge Bob’s house.  Don’t believe us about the Pineapple house, here is an article from Travel+Leisure that describes what it’s like to stay in the Pineapple house! 

If you are traveling without the kids and are looking for some entertaining nightlife, check out what is going on in The Dominican Republic’s capital of Santa Domingo. You can dance the whole night away to salsa, merengue, and bachata.  We highly recommend that you check out Mamma Club.  If you are interested in more places to frequent the nightlife in Santa Domingo, check out what the nomadichustle.com has to say. 

If you are going for leisure and want to enjoy the beach, The Dominican Republic has over 200 beaches to enjoy.  The most popular beach in The Dominican Republic is Bávaro Beach, just north of Punta Cana.  You can relax the whole day away on the picture-perfect white sand. 

Travel Insurance When Visiting The Dominican Republic

As mentioned above, there are no travel restrictions to enter The Dominican Republic and travel insurance isn't a requirement at this time; however, it's highly recommended. Trawick International is voted one of the top travel insurance providers for 2021 by Forbes Magazine.  We offer travel insurance plans designed to fit your needs and budget. Also, we are one of the few providers that provide the highly sought out “Cancel for Any Reason” benefit on specific Trip Cancellation policies.  Contact us today to get a travel insurance quote for your trip to the Dominican Republic.


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