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W W TRAVEL L L TRAVEL DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – PARADISE IN THE CARIBBEAN by Nicola Palmer, Perfect Getaways The Caribbean is the world’s go-to destination for irresistible long-stretched sandy beaches, year-round sun and some of the best unspoilt scenery there is. It is situated in The Americas and consists of over 7,000 beautiful islands surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, Gulf Of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean in an area of over a million square miles. The area’s islands are spread across 13 independent countries which are Antigua & Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad & Tobago. The largest island in The Caribbean is Cuba which has become a popular tourist destination in recent years and features the bustling capital of Havana. However, the most visited country is Dominican Republic which receives over 6 million tourists per year. Dominican Republic is situated on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles region of The Caribbean and it shares the island with Haiti making it only one of two islands in the Dominican Republic to share two countries. It is one of the Caribbean’s most geographically diverse countries. As well as over 300 miles of soft white sandy beaches, once you venture inland, Dominican Republic offers stunning mountain scenery, desert scrublands, historic colonial architecture, vibrant city life, and famously warm people. 56 wirrallife.com Dominican Republic is arguably the leader in Caribbean holiday resorts. The resorts are based in breath-taking locations primarily on the coastline and offer world class facilities plus all the water sport you can imagine. Punta Cana is the most popular of the resorts which is located on the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic and points out into the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It’s an area that is renowned for its 20 miles stretch of beaches and clear waters. The Bávaro area and Punta Cana combine to form what's known as La Costa del Coco, or the Coconut Coast which is an area of lavish, all-inclusive resorts. It's popular for zip-lining, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing. SPECIAL OFFER 3 WEEKS CARIBBEAN 2021 • • • • • • 8th June 2021 21 nights All Inclusive 4* RIU Naiboa Bavaro , Punta Cana - Dominican Republic Direct flights from Manchester £1349 per person based on 2 adults sharing Call us on 0151 223 0087 Email us at [email protected]