• Lively Caribbean island with a big heart and colourful culture
• Home of the Merengue and the Bachata dance styles
• Relax in luxury tropical gardens, zen pools and dedicated boutique areas
• Go whale spotting off the Samana Peninsula
• Fly through the Dominican jungle on a zip line
• Visit in February to celebrate Carnival
The Dominican Republic is fantastic for family holidays and Caribbean getaways, thanks to its colourful culture, idyllic beaches and year-round tropical climate. For a real taste of the island, visit the colonial buildings of Santo Domingo, catch a baseball game at Estadio Quisqueya, then dance the Merengue at an authentic Dominican dance hall.
Venture outside the resorts and you’ll discover a picture-perfect tropical paradise, from the hidden forests and caves of the Three Eyes national park to the magical blue waters of Hoyo Azul. Hike up the majestic Mt. Pico Duarte, fly through the jungle on a zipline, or explore the caverns of Cueva de las Maravillas or “Cave of Wonders”.
After exploring cities and jungles, there’s nothing like a lazy day on the beach at your all-inclusive resort – though how lazy is up to you. The warm clear waters of the Caribbean Sea are perfect for water sports from surfing to stand-up paddle boards. For something different, enjoy a crayfish cruise, explore a coral reef or go on a family-friendly whale watching!
• Direct Flying Time: 9 hours
• Airport: Punta Cana International Airport
• Time Difference: -5 Hours
• Currency: Dominican Peso and US dollar
• Best months to visit: Dec - May
• Well Known for: Tropical paradise & Beautiful beaches
• Languages: Spanish & English
The Dominican Republic is famous for beautiful beaches, tropical forests and the majestic Mt. Pico Duarte. You can learn the merengue in the dance halls of Santa Domingo, explore a piece of the country’s history at La Aurora Cigar Factory, or savour some delicious Dominican rum at one of the many distilleries. Venture outside the cities, however, and you’ll discover a picture-perfect tropical paradise, from the 27 waterfalls of Damajagua, to the hidden forests and caves of the Three Eyes national park, to the magical blue waters of Hoyo Azul.
Enjoy true luxury when staying in this Caribbean nirvana. When you’re not on our family dolphin adventure or enjoying the luxuries of our crayfish cruise, you’ll enjoy exquisite cuisine, world-class sports and sea activities, and excellent kids and teens’ clubs packed with fun. All this in the beautiful and serene surroundings of our family holiday resort where you’ll be treated like a Caribbean Queen or King!
Choose eco-chic and a resort located in an untouched, pristine destination, tucked away from the world. Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda is the ideal location to unearth the many gems of the Dominican Republic. Your luxury family holiday will take place at an environmentally-friendly, beachside hideaway where stunning sand and seas can be enjoyed from the Coco Plum Beach Lounge or your own private pool. Rejuvenate in the luxurious Zen Oasis reserved for adults. Take everyone on an adventure of a lifetime at Explorer Cove or hunt for the Secret Chocolate Room. Learn to salsa or swing from the top of a mountain. Paradise awaits.
Club Med Punta Cana has the perfect festival atmosphere for an all-inclusive holiday in the Dominican Republic where every experience has been carefully crafted for your pleasure. With a Zen Oasis and smoothie & cocktail bar for adults, a family pool and acrobatics playground for the kids, this Caribbean resort has the best of both worlds.
The Dominican Republic has a beautiful tropical climate and enjoys glorious warm temperatures all year round. Even January, the coldest month, only experiences average lows of about 21°C, so you can safely leave your sweaters at home.
Summer and autumn can be wet and stormy, so the best time to visit the Dominican Republic is between December and May when the weather is drier and you can expect average highs between 29°C and 31°C.
Summer Months | Minimum temperature | Maximum temperature | Sunshine | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May | 23°C | 31°C | 9h | 71mm |
June | 24°C | 32°C | 9h | 99mm |
July | 24°C | 32°C | 10h | 89mm |
August | 24°C | 32°C | 10h | 89mm |
September | 24°C | 32°C | 9h | 128mm |
October | 22°C | 32°C | 9h | 110mm |
Winter Months | Minimum temperature | Maximum temperature | Sunshine | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
November | 23°C | 30°C | 8h | 116mm |
December | 22°C | 29°C | 8h | 87mm |
January | 21°C | 29°C | 9h | 85mm |
February | 21°C | 29°C | 9h | 49mm |
March | 21°C | 30°C | 9h | 55mm |
April | 22°C | 31°C | 10h | 85mm |
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Enjoy nature at its most luxuriant during your all-inclusive holiday in the Dominican Republic. From fine sandy beaches to tropical forests, the country’s landscapes are as different as they are fascinating. In the South-East, venture amongst the exotic foliage of Cotubanamá National Park and explore the exceptional marine fauna with its manatees and dolphins. Just opposite, on the island of Sanoa, you can play at being a modern-day Robinson Crusoe on the white sandy beaches, lined with coconut trees.
The clear waters are all yours along with a tranquillity that will truly make you feel like a castaway. Finally, to round off your adventure, take a horseback ride through the forest and cool off in the refreshing waters of the El Limon waterfall, 50m high.
We’ll help you make the most of this paradise with all the little touches that make up a true luxury holiday. From the personalised transfers to the cocktail mixed especially for you by our bartender, to rooms that feel an organic part of your environment: everything is designed to help you relax, explore and feel at one with this magnificent island.
After recharging your batteries in the heart of nature, take a walk in the footsteps of the first inhabitants and go back in time in the Indigenous Eyes ecological park of Punta Cana. Its dozen clear-water lakes make this site a paradise on earth.
Continue your all-inclusive holiday and set sail for a cruise aboard the Club Med 2 to discover the cultural mix of the Dominican Republic. In Santo Domingo, visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Incarnation, which dates back to the time of the conquistadors.
Conclude your all-inclusive stay in the Dominican Republic as you relax to the beat of bachata or merengue. Born here on the island, you’ll love these dance rhythms with their enchanting cultural mix.
An all-inclusive holiday in the Dominican Republic means taking it easy and slowing down the pace. After a swim in the turquoise waters of the Hoyo Azul cenote, head for Punta Cana beach and enjoy a tasty plantain banana soup called sancocho, or a marinated lobster. With renewed energy courtesy of your tasty meal, treat yourself to a round of golf at Corales, while enjoying the calming sound of the waves that meet the shore just a few metres from the green.
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