Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Caribbean Holidays Made Easy With Dominican Republic Airport Transfers

By Catalina Nielsen


There is nothing like a holiday in the Caribbean to recharge your batteries, work on your suntan and simply relax. If you want to add some spice to your break, you may want to opt for one of the region's Spanish-speaking countries. Dominican Republic airport transfers can be your passport to sun, sea, sand, Latin flavor and a fiesta like no other.

Sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, the Dominican Republic is the second largest of the countries in the Caribbean. Only Cuba, which lies to the north-west, is larger. Jamaica lies due west of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico is to the east.

With its tropical climate, the country is the perfect destination for a beach holiday. Many of the beaches here are the stuff of tourist brochures, with fine white sand, clear blue water and palm trees. People come from all over the world to stay in beach resorts like Punta Cana or to explore the more secluded beaches, cays and dive sites all along the coast.

If you're an adventurous nature lover, you'll want to explore the interior of the country too. The rivers are great for adventure sports like rafting and you'll find many areas that beg to be explored on horseback or in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Mountain climbers will love the trip up to Pico Duarte, the Caribbean's highest point, while birdwatchers will want to go to the lowest point in this region, the below-sea-level Lago Enriquillo, to see the flamingos converging on the saltwater lake.

Latin American countries are often home to some feet-tapping and hip-shaking rhythms and the Dominican Republic is no exception. While you may enjoy the sounds of salsa, cumbia and reggaeton, you'll simply have to shake it to some merengue. This is the nation that invented the addictive style of music, after all. If you need to take a break from all that dancing, the casino is a good option.

Sports lovers won't be bored in the Dominican Republic either. It's a major destination for golfers, with some fantastic courses where you can tee off. This is also a great place to catch a ball game, with baseball almost having the status of a religion. Boxing and basketball are popular too. However, if sports aren't your thing, you'll find many fascinating museums and historical sights to explore.

There are many airports in the country, seven of which receive international carriers. Punta Cana's airport is by far the busiest but the one near Santo Domingo, the country's capital, also sees much traffic. It's possible to fly direct from several US and European destinations, as well as from other Caribbean and Latin American nations.

Local hotels don't usually have their own shuttle services to and from the airports. To get to your accommodation once your flight has landed, you can get a taxi outside the arrivals hall. An easier and often much more economical option, however, is to go online before your flight and book with one of the companies that offer Dominican Republic airport transfers.




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