The beautiful natural scenery of the Dominican Republic has continued to enchant visitors ever since Christopher Columbus landed here in 1492. Choose an all-inclusive holiday to the Dominican Republic and explore the island's sugary white sands, verdant mountains, spectacular waterfalls and abundance of wildlife. The island boasts 800 miles of coastline with some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. The 40-mile stretch between Puerto Plata and Cabarete on the northern coast is particularly popular with Dominican Republic all-inclusive holidays.

The small colonial town of Puerto Plata is one of the island's best beach destinations, renowned for its soft white sands flanked by verdant mountains and turquoise waters with a spectacular offshore coral reef. The town offers a wide choice of accommodation and water sports. Cabarete features palm-fringed beaches and offers excellent kiteboarding and windsurfing conditions due to its steady winds. The Cabarete Race Week, an international windsurfing competition, is held here every June. Both resorts offer lively nightlife with numerous bars and discos.

Santo Domingo, the island's capital, was the first seat of Spanish colonial rule and is home to the first cathedral, chapel, university and hospital in the 'New World'. A trip to Santo Domingo features a combination of cobblestone streets, vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches and countless colonial buildings, including: the Catedral Primada de America, the Alcazar de Colon, and the Monasteriio de San Francisco. Also worth a visit is the Musei de las Casas Reales, dedicated to art from the colonial period, the Museo de Historia y Geografia, with its pre-colonial pieces, and the Museo y Casa de Duarte, which documents the history of independence. Search our cheap Dominican Republic holidays and book the trip of a lifetime.