A modern paradise
The first environmental project in the Dominican Republic, Ceyba Park is a resort with real values
Unexpected landscapes
Beyond the dazzling palm-fringed beaches of the Dominican Republic, Andrew Aldridge finds Latin American passion firing up the streets of elegant old world towns, in an unexpected landscape of forests, mountains and mangrove swamps
Clearly Caribbean
The Dominican Republic is one of the area's finest islands. It's blessed with beautiful beaches, a strong economy and great sporting facilities
Dive Dominican
A fantastic diving location, the Dominican Republic is a top spot to head underwater this year
Professionalism pays
Diving can be an amazing experience, but it's sensible to place safety first. Using a recognised organisation like PADI should be your first step toward getting underwater
Village greens
A new development in the blissful Dominican Republic is set to provide great golf in a purpose built, village environment
Mamajuana
Putting rum, red wine, honey, tree bark and a selection of herbs in a bottle and leaving them to soak for a couple of months might sound like madness, but in the Dominican Republic they do it all the time
The natural choice
Construction work on the £1.4 billion ($2.5 billion) project is underway to create the resort, Punta Perla, on the 1,100 hectare (2,718 acre) site fronted by 3.5 kilometres of white sandy palm-fringed beach lapped by warm shallow turquoise water protected by a reef
