Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and provides everything that you would expect from a Caribbean country’s capital and more: historical sites to visit, all-night parties to attend, beaches to relax on, beautiful waters to swim in...this place has it all! A getaway to this buzzing destination is recommended to travellers of all backgrounds and preferences.
Cheap holidays to Santo Domingo are a fantastic choice of holiday and the region can be reached from a select number of airports in the UK. Santo Domingo has its own international airport and from there, the city itself is right on the doorstep. Make sure you check the Cheekytrip comparison site for more great deals for your summer and winter getaways. Direct flights to Dominican Republic are around 9 hours if you can get a direct flight.
Santo Domingo enjoys its busiest period that runs from May until around August time but is a bustling holiday destination all-year-round. Temperatures tend to reach the low 30s throughout these summer months with plenty of sunshine to be enjoyed. Outside of the summer months and even into mid-winter, the temperatures still remain very hot. This makes Santo Domingo a great place to visit at any point in the year.
As you might imagine, there are plenty of amazing things to do and see in the capital. The nearby beaches of Boca Chica are some of the most picturesque and safest beaches on the whole island. Here you can choose to either relax and soak up some rays or try your hand at some of the many water sports available. If history interests you in places like this, be sure to head to the area of town known as Zona Colonial. This is where the richest parts of the city’s history reside. Santo Domingo is also one of the best places in the country to indulge in some retail therapy. Avenida Winston Churchill is where you will find all of the fancy shops and jewellery stores.
There are a number of fantastic places to look for accommodation in the region of Santo Domingo, with each place filled with top-quality hotels. Zona Colonial is the tourist centre of Santo Domingo and is the best place to stay if you plan on doing a lot of walking throughout the city. Los Praditos is the shopping centre of the city and has plenty of great places to stay. Boca Chica is an option just outside of the city and is as popular with national tourists as international tourists. Incredible places to eat out are located all around the city with spectacular Caribbean food to try as well as dishes from all over the world at your fingertips.
If you are keen on a budget holiday to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, we can certainly be of service. Cheekytrip is a price comparison site with holiday offers from over three dozen travel companies. Since they are all competing for your business, prices tend to be very competitive and you can usually score a great bargain. To find the best deal, simply enter your dates, destination and point of departure into our search engine and within a matter of minutes, we'll find you the ideal holiday in Santo Domingo. As offers and prices change daily, it’s best not to delay. Book your dream holiday now!