Dominican Republic

When you think of Dominican Republic think of mountains and forest, with excellent beaches and resorts, including Puerto Plata, La Romana and Santo Domingo , the capital, oldest city in the New World , is the historical capital and revels in restored treasures of its Spanish imperial days. This mountainous, beach-fringed country occupies the eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola , second-largest of the Caribees. The country is larger than most of the other Caribbean island nations and this gives the Dominican Republic a decided edge, as it boasts greater geographic diversity.

"The most beautiful island man has ever seen" is what Columbus said when he landed here in 1492. He was of course prejudiced in desperate need of a small success and hadn't seen any land for some time then, but there is still quite a bit of truth in his observation. The East Coast resort of Bavaro and those on the South Coast , including Juan Dolio and Bayahibe entertain a slightly slower pace of life. With spectacular white sandy beaches, slightly different to the golden beaches of the North, and lapped by shallow clear blue waters, the Southern beaches are truly paradise for sun-worshippers wanting to chill out. Bavaro especially is excellent value, but with a designer Caribbean label. With the most stunning beaches of the Caribbean, you can't go wrong with the Dominican Republic .

Caribbean Travel Guide

Geography of the U.S. Virgin Islands

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Caribbean : Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe Popularly known as the 'The Island of Beautiful Waters' Guadeloupe 's 'beautiful waters' are now the island's major attraction for overseas visitors. Moving around the islands is done quite easily by public bus, which operates frequently from morning to evening, except Sundays, when the bus service is only attainable on

Anguilla : West End Bay

West End Bay This tiny rocky beach is good for hiking and watching the sun set. Interesting coral formtions often wash up on shore. This beach is located at the West End of Island on North Shore. The scenery is idyllic, the location ideal. No mere sliver of sand, the

Economy of the U.S. Virgin Islands

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Caribbean : Grenada

Grenada Grenada is popularly known as the "Isle of Spices" having soil so rich that a few dropped seeds and you have an instant garden. Grenada the ultimate relaxation island. Which is not to say that there's little to do here? Diving, swimming and snorkelling are afforded by the beaches; the

Bahamas : Cat Island

Cat Island Cat Island - Is one of the most beautiful, fertile islands in The Bahamas and boasts the highest elevation of them all with Mt. Alvernia at 206 feet. Its 150 sq. miles is covered with rolling hills of dense green forests and uncounted miles of magnificent beaches. This

Anguilla : Little Bay

Little Bay Little Bay is Anguilla's best kept secret, a tiny quiet beach, fantastic snorkelling... You can get there by climbing down the cliff but a better way is to take Carl's water taxi from Crocus Bay. Little Bay is a natural fish nursery located on the north side at

Anguilla : Elsie Bay

Elsie Bay Probably Anguilla's smallest beach, this tiny jewel has some unusual snorkeling opportunities. Several rental villas are within walking distance of this beach. Situated just east of Little Harbour on the southern coast. This is a popular local spot for picnics, but most of the time it is completely

Politics of Trinidad and Tobago

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Communication in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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