February 27 - Carnival

Although taxis are available 24 hours a day you can also travel in carros publicos (public taxis), buses, and moto conchos which are inexpensive.

Major car and jeep rental companies have airport and city locations. The country has an excellent bus system and Air Santo Domingo operates flights between Santo Domingo and the principal touristic regions.

This destination has everything sports lovers might need: tennis, horse rides and all the water sports like catamaran, power boats, surfing and parasailing along the beach.

Punta Cana counts many different worldly renowned golf course such as Corales Golf Course, La Cana Golf Club, Lake Barcelo golf course, Iberostar Golf Course, Punta Espada Golf Club and the Cocotal Golf and Country Club .

In this part of the country you will find a coral reef measuring 30 km, the longest in the whole island. Snorkeling is best 200 m from the coast where the floor of the ocean is 1 to 2 m in depth. Book an excursion or hire the locals on the beach with their own boat.

Punta Cana attracts many fishing enthousiasts . Blue marlin, barracuda, and dorado are the main catches. Many excursions are available.

Los Haitises National Park has underground rivers flowing through caves with pre-Columbian drawings and petroglyphs.

Located in San Rafael de Yuma, the Ponce de Leon House was where the famous explorer lived with his family when he was the eastern commander of the country back in 1505. Near the Ponce de Leon house is the fisherman's town of Boca de Yuma, a great place to enjoy a meal of fresh fish or to dance a bachata and salsa.

Boca Chica, is a picturesque town, with its tiny buildings has a prestigious sailing club that hosts many international fishing competitions. Sunbathe on fine white sands and swim in the transparent shallow waters. Hot-water pools are created by the great coral reef acting as a breakwater, thus given the bay the fame of being the biggest natural bath in the world.

The near town of Higuey welcomes every year pilgrims who make their way in procession to the shrine of Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, which is devoted to the island's patron saint. The eccentric building has a bell tower that was replaced by a high concrete arch. Also to see is one of the countries most important churches: the ancient Santuario de la Virgen de la Altagracia, which dates back to the end of 1500.

The Marinarium Park on the sea offers snorkelling with sharks and rays.

Jeep safari excursions offer adventure tours where you can observe the tropical wilderness, the countryside with its crops and take a dip at a deserted beach.

Most hotels feature evening shows.

Nightlife in Punta Cana is relaxed and quiet, even in the clubs. The Coco Bongo is a discotheque and a show room that is worth seeing.

Gamblers will be delighted. Many casinos can be find. Princess Tower Casino, Hard Rock Casino Punta Cana, Dominic Casino & Lounge Club, amongst others.

Altos de Chavon, is a Mediterranean village with cobblestone paths, coral stone fountains and terra cotta buildings. It is right on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Chavon River. Reconstructed in the seventies, the town is home to artists of all types; other features of interest are a charming amphitheatre in Greek style, an archaeological museum dedicated to the island's aboriginal population. Take an excursion to the deep gorges interwoven with palm groves and a virgin, unspoiled atmosphere.

Take a holiday from your holiday by visiting the gorgeous Island of Saona. Tour companies will take you there by catamaran in a couple of hours. Spend the day on its beautiful white-sand beaches or go snorkelling.

On the Samana Peninsula, as one tiny beach after another spring up before your eyes, your ears are charmed by the sweet beguiling sounds of unspoiled nature. This peninsula is rich in spotlessly white beaches, lakes, marble caves, vast palm groves and small islets studding the turquoise bay. Enjoy the fried fish and the specialties of the local cuisine made with coconut sauce.