Dominican Republic

The coastal zone is blessed with a warm subtropical climate. The year-round daytime average temerature is 82 degrees F. Travel to Punta Cana and be swept away into a secluded paradise, with forty miles of pearly beaches studded with palm trees, almost as pristine as when the island was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492.

The crystalline waters where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic swirl in the vivid hues of indigo, turquoise, and aquamarine that you've seen only in your dreams. Drift in a hammock between towering palms dotting the beach and watch wisps of clouds float by.

Golf at one of the world's most challenging courses, designed to take full advantage of the sea, sand, and breeze. Shop for local handicrafts and artwork, or precious stones such as amber or larimar found only in the Dominican Republic.

Merengue was invented here, so dance the night away if you like - you may even spot a few A-list celebrities in this hot destination for the jet set. With all of these vacation options, it's the allure of the Dominican people, with their warm hearts, friendly smiles, and pride in their country that will keep you coming back again and again. In observance of Holy Week in the Dominican Republic, from the Thursday before Easter through the Monday after Easter, all beaches are open but no water activities beyond swimming are permitted.

Cap Cana

The World's Next Great Destination Location/Access Located in the Dominican Republic on the eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which lies between the islands of Cuba to the West and Puerto Rico to the East, and situated about 670 miles Southeast of Florida, only 7 minutes away from the Punta International Airport. Golf Nowhere else in the world will the golf experience be like this. More than six golf courses; three of them Jack Nicklaus signatures.

The Punta Espada Golf Club is the first open in Cap Cana and since 2008 has been host of the annual -The Cap Cana Championship - a PGA TOUR´s Champions Tour Official event. Discover how your game takes on a new dimension in The World's New Great Destination.

The Beaches

The beach is the soul of Cap Cana; warm crystal-blue waters dancing in time with miles of pristine sand.

Every day is a wonderful experience. Enjoy perfect relaxation with a massage at the Juanillo beach club, while the rest of the world quietly slips away as you are surrounded by the calm protective water of a natural coral reef.

For those looking to pick up the tempo, you can swim, windsurf, kayak, or snorkel among the gentle waves and cool Caribbean breeze. Walk hand in hand along the shimmering sands of an endless beach and let your imagination soar.

Close your eyes and smile.. for you've just created a memory you'll fondly remember forever. With four beaches open, you can choose from Juanillo, Founders, Aquamarina, and Caletón, where each offers a Bar to quench your thirst in front of the Caribbean Sea. A naturally wondrous place and home of Cap Cana. Run along our beaches.

Sail upon our crystal blue waters. Climb to the top of our bluffs and gaze out to the green valleys below. Discover our island. Our culture. Our traditions and our future. This is our home. Let us share it with you.