Holidays to Playa Dorada

Getting there and getting around

Flights to Playa Dorada fly into the north of the Caribbean island, Dominican Republic. The flight time from the UK is approximately around 8 ½ hours and Playa Dorada flights are mainly operated by long haul charter airlines from major airports in the UK such as Manchester and Gatwick. The transfer time from the airport at Puerto Plata is around 20 minutes, so not far at all to your hotel. When booking a package holiday to Playa Dorada with travel.co.uk it is best to pre-book transfers. Alternatively taxis are available at the airport. When travelling around in the Dominican Republic you will find that the roads are pretty hectic so the best way to travel is by taking part in organised excursions.

Things to do

Playa Dorada is a fantastic resort with excellent amenities and great family facilities. Playa Dorada is a huge resort comprising of many huge luxury hotels, many with their own private section of the beautiful golden sands that stretch for miles. Water sports are plentiful; you can go paragliding, wind surfing body boarding, canoeing, the list goes on. The beach is the perfect place to relax sipping on rum and coke under a shaded umbrella is just like heaven on earth. For golf lovers Playa Dorada holidays are just the ticket, the courses are amazing, play for hours, you might even need to hire a golf buggy the courses are so big. Holidays in Playa Dorada offer great shopping in the shopping Plaza and fantastic nightlife in and around the hotels. The Plaza has many modern shops selling everything from underwater cameras to perfect Dominican souvenirs, great to take back home. Excursions are fantastic in the Dominican Republic, organized from your hotels you should visit the amazingly breathtaking Paradise Island, just a short coach and speed boat ride away this is a truly romantic spot not to be forgotten. A brilliant trip for the whole family is the Outback Safari, children will be amazed at the wildlife you can see. Learn about the real Dominican life by visiting a school (don’t forget your gifts for the children!). You will sample true Dominican food and have a go at boogie boarding in Cabarete. Holidays in Playa Dorada also give you the opportunity to swim with dolphins and even sharks, which is definitely something to write home about!

Food and drink

Caribbean cuisine is delectable you must try the delicious traditional food served in the Dominican Republic. From rice and peas to fresh and cooked bananas all the main ingredients derive from produce that is locally grown. The Dominican coffee is just simply sensational or if you’re feeling fruity why not try the pineapple wine very much an acquired taste with a very interesting sweet flavour. International cuisine can mainly be found in the fabulous luxury hotel complexes. From Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican and Caribbean the flavours are amazing. Playa Dorada is also home to a Pizza Hut if you are looking for a quick familiar bite to eat.