Dominican Republic Holiday ReviewDominican Republic is in the heart of the Caribbean,

The Beaches of the Dominican Republic, is a special place where nature's treasures remain unspoiled and you can sit back relax and soak up the sun

The Beaches of the Dominican Republic, is a special place where nature's treasures remain unspoiled and the simple joys of easy living are still easy to find. In the heart of the Caribbean, you will discover more than 1,288 km of Coast line with some of the worlds beautiful beaches of the Caribbean in all different styles. You can find white sandy beaches, diving attractions and unspoiled nature all around the Caribbean island.

The Dominican Republic has an important number of sites including 16 national parks, nine natural monuments and six scientific reserves, for a total of 67 protected areas that include panoramic routes, recreational areas and ecological corridors, all of which are under direct supervision and control of the Dirección Nacional de Parques (One of the National Parks Office).

Dominican Republic has become a popular bird watching destination. The national bird is the cotica parrot, which is green, very talkative and a popular pet though now subject to protection. Other birds that have been seen include several types of parrots, hummingbirds, and the guaraguao (which is also known as a hawk).

The population of the island has risen to more than 7 million, and is a mixture of black, white, and mestizo. There are festivals throughout the year and international merengue celebrations that attract music lovers from all over the world. Crime is quite prevalent, and tourists are often conned into various compromising situations (big and small). Almost all profess Christianity and 80 percent are Roman Catholics.

Dominican Republic has a wide range of restaurants, hotels and apartments to suit everyone. You can also hire a car if your hotel or apartment is set away from the night life. I you don’t want to hire a car there is a taxi hire service that will take you to and from your destinations.

Visit Dominican Republic for the white sand and blue sea sit and relax on the beach while you soak up the sun.

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