Enjoy a secluded beach escape or golfing to your heart's content. La Romana offers a vacation like none other. This area that used to be a quiet sugarcane town is now a lush, vibrant vacationers' paradise. Enjoy shopping and taking in the area's heritage or take in a concert at the open-air amphitheater. This is an area that's sure to keep you entertained during your vacation.

Weather and Geography

Located right in the heart of the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic typically has a tropical climate however due to the vast size of the area and some rugged terrain there are regional temperature variations. The northern coast experiences a rainy season from October to May and the southern coast gets the rain from May to October.

Quick Facts

• Amber is the national gem and can be found for sale throughout the country.

Expert Travel Tips

• If you're looking for a golfing paradise then look no further. You must play at Casa de Campo's Teeth of the Dog course - It's 18 unbelievable holes by the sea.


• If you'd like to experience a little bit of heritage, visit the galleries at Altos de Chavon where you'll see a Spanish village that has been recreated.


• Visit the Church of St. Stanislaus to take in breathtaking panoramic views.