Dominican Republic, family vacations in the Caribbean

Hi everyone! Since my friend Mario hasn't yet decided what should be his vacations spot for this year here goes a second proposal :)

This time I've thought not only in you and the spouse but also in the little ones. Tell me, how about spending a few days in a Dominican Republic beach with the family? This Caribbean island landscapes are simply magnificent, the beaches idyllic, the weather very good for most of the year and the water... Superb and warm!


For the children let me tell you that most of the Hotels and Resorts in the island have Kids Clubs with trained personal attending and tons of activities for the smaller ones. Also good news is the fact that several European cities have regular flights to Santo Domingo (the capital) and to Punta Cana (the most known beach area) so it's usually not that hard to find package deals for cheap family holidays specially intended for parents who wish to take their kids on vacations.


If I haven't convinced you yet let me present you two spots: on the photos above, the fabulous "Playa La Vacama" beach, bellow, the "Saona Island". Accessible mainly by jeep "Playa La Vacama" is hence very well preserved and therefore it's one of the island's more natural beaches. As to Saona Island, what can I say... Those white sands accompanied by that unbelievable blue ocean, heaven on earth, a dream come true...


On a final note, a guided tour to the capital Santo Domingo may also be a cool thing to do (not so sure with kids, I guess it would depend on the kids). Above all, make sure to rest and enjoy the beaches, the sun and the sea.

As usual Dominican Republic photos courtesy of Open Galleries.