Rest in the Dominican Republic with children

If we talk about the Dominican Republic, then the first thing that comes to mind is paradise, an exotic, unreal, fabulous place. Many kilometers of sandy beaches, contrasting nature, as well as incredibly beautiful coral reefs. The islands, which are located in the Caribbean Sea, like a magnet attract vacationers from all over the world, so holidays here are becoming more and more popular every year.

The Dominican Republic is also considered a world resort, where the best conditions for a comfortable stay are provided. Here vacationers will be able to combine business with pleasure: see historical values ​​and sights with their own eyes and soak up the snow-white sandy beach, plunge into the clear water. The resorts here are simply gorgeous, which gives everyone the opportunity to receive a full range of services, completely relax and forget at least a little about the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Moreover, holidays in the Dominican Republic with children are becoming more and more popular. This is understandable, because comfortable conditions are created here for families with small travelers, and children often endure a long flight even better than adults.

Which resort to choose

Solving the problem of choice, you need to think about how the transfer is not overly tiring, and the resort has the infrastructure necessary for a family vacation, and is comfortable not only for adults, but also for children.

Punta Cana

The palm among the resorts recognized as the best for children's recreation belongs to Punta Cana. The resort has its own airport, which means that it will take a minimum of time to get to the hotel, which is important after a long flight. The beaches here are the best, and the hotels located in the immediate vicinity of the beaches are equipped with everything you need for a family vacation.

Families with children also choose this resort because there are practically no strong winds here. It is interesting that while resting here, you can swim in the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. One is separated from the other by a symbolic sandbar in the east of the island.

Boca Chica

The resort area, located in the south of the country, 30 km from the capital, offers excellent beaches, clean air, a calm atmosphere and the possibility of complete merging with nature. The water temperature here never drops below 26 °. The maximum depth in the lagoon near the town is 1.5 meters, and the entrance to the water is smooth, which will be appreciated by the parents of young travelers. There are many small picturesque islands nearby, which can be reached by boat if desired.

La Romana

A fairly large city today, the third largest in the Dominican Republic, is located on the southern coast, at approximately the same distance from the capital Santo Domingo and from Punta Cana. The city has its own airport. The La Romana region has a historically developed network of sugar and tobacco enterprises. Interesting excursions are organized to sugar and cigar factories.

This resort is rich in natural, cultural and historical sights, which will be interesting for both children and adults. There are a variety of opportunities for sports, water activities, horseback riding. The beaches are as great as the rest of the coast.

Cap Cana

An elite resort on the Caribbean coast. There is everything here to ensure a carefree, interesting and varied luxury vacation for tourists of all ages. Vacationers can go snorkeling, diving, fishing, go to sea on a yacht. Golf lovers will appreciate the best golf courses in the Caribbean. And for young travelers, the adventure park "Bavaro" with huge sculptures of dinosaurs, attractions and shows will become a point of attraction.

Juan Dolio

The seaside resort is located on the Caribbean coast halfway between Santo Domingo and La Romana. A convenient place for tourists who want to visit the capital in their free time from beach pleasures. The sea is very calm here thanks to the coral reef in the immediate vicinity of the coast. The opportunity to explore the underwater world will delight those who like snorkelling, but it will not hurt to stock up on special beach shoes so as not to injure their feet on sharp fragments of coral.

Puerto Plata

The coast in this region is called the amber coast, it will surprise you with golden beaches, where you can find rare black amber. In the town of Puerto Plata, there is the Amber Museum, the Museum of Taino Indian Civilization, the ruins of the house where Christopher Columbus lived, Fort San Philip and many other attractions of interest to children and adults.

The city and its surroundings are rich in amusement parks, amusement parks, pastry shops with delicious desserts. The resort area of ​​Puerto Plata consists of several towns, and Playa Dorada is one of them.

Playa Dorada

A versatile resort 5 kilometers from Puerto Plata, where every traveler will find everything their heart desires. Tropical vegetation hides entrances to mysterious caves, mountain rivers rustle with waterfalls, and magnificent golden beaches regularly receive the Blue Flag. The finest beach sand, smooth entry into the sea will not cause any inconvenience.

There is an equestrian club, golf course, shops, restaurants, a casino for parents and a variety of active activities for children. Each hotel of the complex has its own children's club with animators, interesting educational and entertainment shows.

Which beach to choose

There are a great many beaches in the Dominican Republic, each beautiful in its own way. Everyone will find a place in the sun - both a lover of idly lying on the sand, and an active extreme. From the Atlantic side, the beach sand resembles flour, soft and snow-white, practically not warming up in the sun.

In summer, on the beaches of the northern coast, algae may be present, brought by the current from the side of the unique Sargasso Sea, the shores of which these algae form. They don't happen in winter. On the Caribbean coast, the sand has a light golden hue.

A common favorite is Bavaro Beach. Located in the resort of Punta Cana, in the bay. It is worth paying special attention to when traveling with children. Its length is 5 km, and the coral reef that stretches along the coast provides calmness to the coastal waters. If algae appears, they are quickly removed.

The swimming area is limited by buoys, lifeguards closely watch the rest and ensure the safety of swimming. The entrance to the sea is shallow, convenient even for the smallest. Parents will not be bored either, the beach infrastructure is well developed - there are many bars and discos, life is always in full swing here. If you wish, you can explore the coral reef, underwater caves and wrecks.

The stunning Rincon Beach on Samana Island, where the famous Bounty ad was filmed, is well worth a visit for that "heavenly delight". This is a very picturesque place with white sand, smooth descent into the water, azure iridescent water surface and lush vegetation framing the coast. The island can be reached by boat.

Macau Beach is located 20 km from Bavaro, it is very beautiful and to this day it is considered wild, which is not often found in the Dominican Republic. The ocean shimmers with all shades of blue and turquoise, and the white coastline is framed by the greenery of the palm trees. You can go here on an excursion, but such a beach is hardly suitable for kids. There is no protective coral reef. You can catch decent waves and take surf lessons.

But the Boca Chica beach will delight you with a shallow and calm sea, the beauty of coastal vegetation and the presence of a picturesque coral reef. When choosing a vacation spot, it is useful to inquire in advance about the features of the nearby beach so that it is convenient for every family member.

Hotels with water park

Family vacations are attractive not only by the opportunity to enjoy the sea and the sun together with children, but also by the developed infrastructure of children's recreation. Children's clubs, animation for children and even their own water parks are quite common for the local hotels.

Barceló Bávaro Palace All Inclusive 5 * is located just 20 km from Punta Cana airport on the magnificent Barceló Beach.

The nearby long coral reef is full of life and worth exploring. Rooms are decorated in a tropical style, there are specially equipped rooms and suites for families. The 12 restaurants, bars and buffets offer a variety of dishes to suit all tastes, and there is always one in the assortment that can be offered to a child.

The complex, which is considered one of the best on the coast, provides all the conditions for accommodation with children and a comfortable stay. On the territory of the resort complex, which includes the hotel, there are several swimming pools for children, special entertainment and educational programs for children are offered.

If necessary, a nanny can be invited to the child. There is a club for children from 3 to 12 years old from 9 to 24 hours, there is a disco for teenagers from 13 to 18 years old, where only soft drinks are served, the Barcy children's water park with slides, castles and waterfalls, a pirate-style water park with artificial waves.

Bahia Principe Grand Turquesa - All Inclusive 5 * is located only 35 km from Punta Cana International Airport, and therefore the transfer will not be tiring.

It is maximally focused on staying with children, including the smallest. The well-appointed family rooms have an area with a changing table, microwave and baby bottle sterilizer. Children's toiletries are provided, a daily replenished children's minibar with juices, milkshakes and soft drinks.

The varied meals in the restaurants include a regular children's menu and a menu for children with special needs. The hotel has special conditions for family recreation, including access to the water park, children's SPA treatments, an exclusive children's area in the buffet, swings, and entertainment.

There is a club for children from 4 to 12 years old, educational programs on the topic of respect for nature are organized. Children's sports equipment is provided, there is a skating area and an attraction "Autodrom". All this is at the disposal of vacationers who are tired of the sea and the sun.

Princess Family Club Bávaro 5 * is located 250 meters from the famous Bavaro beach and only 11.2 km from Punta Cana airport.

For families, specially equipped rooms are provided, some of which have direct access to the pool. There is a playground for the little ones, a kids club, a themed water park with slides. On site you can play tennis, table tennis, darts, animation programs for adults and children.

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana - Gourmet All Inclusive by Karisma 5 * is located in the resort of Uvero Alto, 60 km from the airport.

It has a wellness SPA center with a full range of services and an excellent aqua park for water activities. Free baby cots are available in the rooms. Entertainment and activities for children in the playroom, supervised by the hotel staff, are also free of charge. For a fee, a nanny can be invited to the child. White beach - in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.

Landing at the airport, you will get to Royalton Splash Punta Cana Resort & Spa - All Inclusive 4 * in 30 minutes.

The complex consists of 4 buildings, 2 of which are located in close proximity to the beach, 2 in some distance. A walk to the sea on the territory of the hotel, where peacocks walk, will take 10-15 minutes, but you can get there by bus. The hotel has an aqua park, game rooms, clubs for children of different ages. A fitness center and sports equipment are at the disposal of the guests. Experienced instructors conduct aqua aerobics lessons, teach volleyball and dance.

In Occidental Caribe - All Inclusive 4 * the road from the airport will take no more than 20 minutes.

It is located right next to the white Bavaro beach, and has been awarded the Blue Flag and Green Globe Certificate for its respect for nature. The territory is green, with an abundance of palm trees, there are large swimming pools in the form of natural reservoirs, a water park with slides for children's entertainment. There are fun shows for children and themed parties. The food is very varied and will satisfy the most demanding taste. Nearby there is the Manati amusement park, which will certainly be appreciated by children.

Entertainment for children

Almost every family-friendly hotel offers entertainment for children, so they won't get bored. But if you wanted more, you can diversify your pastime in amusement parks.

While vacationing in Punta Cana, do not forget to visit Bavaro Adventure Park, an amusement park that offers interesting attractions for children and adults. Here you can fly over the jungle on a zip-line, climb with your parents on wings that are so similar to real ones, 20 meters above the ground, and admire the panorama of the park from a bird's eye view. Children can swim in the lagoon with a large waterfall, go downhill in a plastic ball, ride horses, play paintball and jump on a trampoline.

The thematic entertainment Manati Park deserves special attention. On the territory of the park, tourists will find lush tropical vegetation and about 200 species of animals and birds - monkeys, turtles, crocodiles, flamingos, parrots and many others. Shows of parrots, sea lions with dolphins, horse dressage are held. Children and adults can swim with dolphins. Reproduced Taino Indian village with dance and ritual shows.

In Dolphin Island Park, located on a special platform in the sea near a coral reef, you can frolic with dolphins and sea lions in their natural environment, which is absolutely safe and will leave an unforgettable experience. An interesting trip on a catamaran to the "Seaquarium", where you are invited to dive into the water using special equipment or under the dome, walk along the coral reef, watching the life of the underwater world.

Ocean World Adventure Park in Puerto Plato, among other entertainment, allows little visitors and their parents to get to know the sea animals better. You can communicate with them, stroke, feed. There are special programs dedicated to respecting the environment.

Excursions

A variety of excursion programs will help you get to know the country closer and get new impressions. If the age of the children allows, visit the capital of the Dominican Republic with them. You can see a lot of interesting things there, because Santo Domingo was the first city founded by Europeans in the New World after Columbus discovered America.

The palace-residence of the viceroys with a collection of art and ancient artifacts from colonial times, erected for Diego Colon, the son of Christopher Columbus, as well as the Catholic cathedral built one of the first in the Western Hemisphere, has survived.

Columbus Lighthouse, a kind of mausoleum museum, keeps a sarcophagus with the remains of a navigator. Excursions to the nearest islands, to the exotic Samana peninsula with almost untouched nature will be interesting. From January to March, the mating game of humpback whales can be seen in the bay off the peninsula.

Best time to travel

The Dominican Republic is considered a year-round resort with a tropical trade wind climate.The hottest month is August with temperatures up to 32 °, but even at this time the wind from the sea brings freshness. The coldest January is when the air temperature can drop to 22 °. At this time, the water temperature is kept at 26-28 °, and the air is cooler than water.

From the side of the Caribbean Sea it is always somewhat warmer than on the Atlantic coast. From May to September - the rainy season, which occurs most often at night and, as a rule, does not interfere with the rest. In September - October hurricanes are possible, but the Dominicans believe that God protects their island from cataclysms, and it is less susceptible to them than the Bahamas.

The best and most comfortable season for families with children is the period from December to April. In March, the amount of fresh tropical fruits increases, you can heartily eat delicious aromatic mangoes and stock up on natural vitamins, which are not so much in our latitudes in spring.

Travel Tips

Plan your trip in advance, carefully select the resort and hotel, read and think over all the possibilities and nuances, “playing” the upcoming vacation in your mind. You will not only prepare well for the trip and avoid possible problems, but also enjoy the process. In addition, early booking will help you save a lot.

A direct flight will take 12 hours, and when traveling with children, it is better to choose night flights. The child can sleep most of the way and will not get tired. To have a good time, take on the road books (better electronic, they are lighter), guidebooks, films and cartoons for the child.

Prepare your first-aid kit, remembering to put in there the medicines that you usually use if necessary - antiseptics, antipyretics and pain relievers, cold and indigestion remedies, moisture-resistant adhesive plaster. Means for mosquitoes and sunburns will not be superfluous, which, of course, are best avoided. For this, we stock up on sunscreens with the maximum degree of protection. Never neglect health insurance.