Holidays in Dominican Republic

An introduction to Dominican Republic

Holidays in the Dominican Republic combine are a heady mix of Latin party spirit and laid-back Caribbean beach life. Imagine porcelain-white sands, swaying palms, twinkling seas and the lilting sounds of merengue drifting in the air and you've got the essence of this totally tropical gem.

Whichever resort you choose, there's no getting away from the beach – together with the sunshine, it's pretty much the be all and end all of holidaying in the Dominican Republic. If you're after some undisturbed R&R, then secluded Bavaro on the east coast will oblige with its postcard-perfect beach and placid pace. Or for something more upbeat, the north coast haunts of colourful Sosua, exclusive Playa Dorada and beautiful Bahia Maimon will be ideal.

Yet wherever you go, you can be sure all the things that make Dominican Republic holidays so special will be permanently on tap. Fabulously equipped hotels, thrilling watersports, sparkling merengue rhythms and eye-popping undersea life and coral reefs are here for all. Wrap them up with fantastic expeditions into the tropical interior, whale-watching tours, historic colonial towns and day trips to idyllic offshore islets and what more could you ask for?

Plus to make things even better, Thomson have a full spectrum of getaways available. From all-inclusive and bargain deals to last-minute and cheap holidays to the Dominican Republic, we've got them all… and more.

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