Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and the oldest European city in the Americas. The old city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Known for its pretty sandy beaches, Puerto Plata is a popular resort destination as well as a great place to meet Dominican people and to shop in local commerce.
Punta Cana is the name of a region in the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic. Covering about 420,000 m² (approximately 1,100 acres), the region is home to a coastline of sandy white beaches and to a town of the same name.
Despite the area being fairly deserted, the proximity of Punta Cana to other major resort areas such as Bávaro and Uvero Alto make the town one of the top Caribbean destinations. Peak season in Punta Cana tends to run from December to April. Prices in both airfare and hotel increase dramatically during these times, while dropping in the summer and early fall months.
Playa Bonita refers to a kilometer stretch of spectacular beach shore about three kiolmeters to the west of the fishing village and beach town of Las Terrenas in the Dominican Republic. The name appropriately translates to beautiful beach because of the long curve of tan sand, scores of swaying coconut trees and an aquamarine surf that is shallower and prettier than at Las Terrenas. Off the coast but well ot of swimming distance are several small palm lined islands. There is no local community in Playa Bonita and the beaches here have far fewer people on them than those at nearby Las Terrenas. There is also far less traffc noise here. By car, Playa Bonita is reachable by a single road that turns off from the highway between Sanchez and Terrenas.