Things To Do in Dominican Republic

Abseil into Cueva Fun-Fun in Hato Mayor

Abseil into Cueva Fun-Fun in Hato Mayor

These Stone Age caves can only be reached by abseiling down a 20-metre wall of rock. Once you’re safely down, you’ve... Read More

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Body board on Macao Beach

Body board on Macao Beach

Half-an-hour away from Punta Cana, Macao Beach is in its birthday suit. The stretch of sand here is completely... Read More

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Buy amber jewellery in the plaza

Buy amber jewellery in the plaza

Uvero Alto isn’t big on shops, but the local plaza has a few souvenir kiosks sel... Read More

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Buy souvenirs from the street vendors

Buy souvenirs from the street vendors

Souvenir-hunters should find what they’re looking for just outside their hotel, ... Read More

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Casino Bar, Excellence Punta Cana, Playas Uvero Alto

Casino Bar, Excellence Punta Cana, Playas Uvero Alto

Tropical locations and casinos go together like, well, James Bond and martinis. ... Read More

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Catch a wave at Dominicus Beach

Catch a wave at Dominicus Beach

Bayahibe Beach’s next-door neighbour is a haven for watersports, with everything... Read More

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Cheer on a baseball team

Cheer on a baseball team

Baseball is as popular in the Dominican Republic as footie is the UK. If you’re ... Read More

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Coco Tropical

Coco Tropical

Coco Tropical is the kind of Dominican hang-out you’ll find all over the island.... Read More

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Dance under the stars at the trendy marina

Dance under the stars at the trendy marina

Cap Cana’s stylish marina is the go-to place for a night out. There’s something ... Read More

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Dine at Balicana Restaurant

Dine at Balicana Restaurant

You might not get local cuisine at this tucked-away Asian restaurant, but chef S... Read More

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Drink cocktails on Bavaro Beach

Drink cocktails on Bavaro Beach

As part of the Coconut Coast, Bavaro Beach is backed by a phalanx of palm trees.... Read More

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Drop off the radar at Isla Saona

Drop off the radar at Isla Saona

The Dominican Republic’s ‘cayos’ – or islands – live up to their Robinson Crusoe... Read More

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Eat authentic Dominican food

Eat authentic Dominican food

The resort’s hotels serve up the lion’s share of restaurants, but there are seve... Read More

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Eat fried fish with your feet in the sand

Eat fried fish with your feet in the sand

Being so close to the Atlantic, seafood is what dominates the menus in Uvero Alt... Read More

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El Navigante

El Navigante

Seafood is the stock-in-trade at this understated beachside restaurant. You can ... Read More

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Enjoy the laid-back nightlife

Enjoy the laid-back nightlife

At night, Bavaro keeps things pretty low-key – evening entertainment is mostly g... Read More

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Enjoy the low-key nightlife

Enjoy the low-key nightlife

You’ll find the odd casual beach bar serving up rum punches and the local Presid... Read More

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Escape to the Scape Park ecological reserve

Escape to the Scape Park ecological reserve

Scape Park is an enormous nature reserve filled with caves, grottoes and natural... Read More

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Explore Isla Catalina's underwater world

Explore Isla Catalina's underwater world

The tiny island of Isla Catalina, just south of La Romana town, makes for a grea... Read More

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