Dominican Republic Travel Guide: Reviews, photos, & videos
You know that great picture you have as your screen saver – the hammock on the beach? Well I know where that hammock is. Welcome to the Dominican Republic! The Dominican Republic is a country the combined size of Vermont and New Hampshire, located in the Caribbean on the island of Hispaniola, 120 miles east of Jamaica. Hispaniola is divided into two distinct countries, the western one-third being Haiti, and the Dominican Republic being the eastern two-thirds of the island. The Dominican was "discovered" by Columbus in 1492 and became a launching point for centuries of conquests. In 1496 the capital of Santo Domingo, now the country's capital, was the home of the first permanent European settlement in the West.
But you're still curious about that hammock right? Well, the Dominican Republic is a landscape of varying contrasts filled with beaches of golden sand splashed against crystalline waters, surrounded by palm trees leading all the way to the sprawling, mountainous rain forests. There are valleys of perfect coffee plantations, secluded waterfalls, and yes, unknown beaches perfect for showcasing your "desktop hammock." Places like Isla Saona or Playa Bavaro are perfect for the beach bum with an affinity for breathtaking scenery, while Jaragua national park or Ocean World appeals to the nature lover in all of us. And, did I mention the world class golf and gambling within walking distance? So, in short, Step 1: Pack a hammock, and go to the Dominican Republic. Step 2: Take a picture of yourself in the hammock for your new screen saver. Step 3: Relax and enjoy!








































