September 2014 golfers will love the country’s 26 world-class courses (see page 5). Health and Beauty Spas will pamper and soothe the tired soul. And there is no limit to the water activities that you can choose from. Wreck diving in the Caribbean waters is a fascinating look into the past. Topside you can enjoy boating, parasailing, fishing, whale watching, and of course, beautiful sandy beaches. On land, you can take in the parks, aquariums, waterfalls, ancient cave systems, shopping and some of the world’s most competitive baseball. There are many options for getting around the island. For those intent on covering the island from end to end, short flights can take you to any corner of the country in under an
hour. Land transport is also a convenient option, with car rentals available, and a non stop parade of buses that can take you to any place of interest right from your hotel. The cities of Santo Domingo, Samana, and La Romana are each major
The DR Loves Baseball! Among active Major League Baseball players, roughly 1 out of every 8 hails from the Dominican Republic. This small island nation produces more big league ballplayers than Japan, Canada, Mexico, Cuba and Panama combined!
D.R. By The Numbers: 1:
Largest economy in Central America & the Caribbean
7:
International Airports
28:
No. of Golf Courses
86:
Average Daytime High Temperature (°F)
800: Miles of beach 1492: Discoverd by Christopher Colombus 4.5 million: Annual Visitors
It’s hard to believe that so much has been packed into a small island nation, but Dominican Republic has truly made the most of its assets and this trans-
lates into an exciting, varied and relaxing vacation experience for the millions of travelers that visit every year. For your next group trip or incentive vacation, consider all that Dominican Republic has to offer. You may become one of the many who visit, not just once, but who return year after year to experience the many sides of this friendly Caribbean island.
Great Golf in The DR
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Dye Fore at Casa de Campo
The spectacular landscapes of this Caribbean nation have captured the imagination of some of the world’s most famous course designers. The result is that Dominican Republic has become one of the hottest destinations in the world for great golf! Whatever your handicap, you will be challenged and inspired by these great public courses in The DR.
Punta Espada Golf Course,
ports-of-call for cruise ships and private boat operators, providing an additional option for travel.
Cana Golf Course, 27 holes, 14 with ocean views 6,750 yards, designed by Jack Nicklaus
Teeth of The Dog, 6,888
yards, designed by Pete Dye La Estancia, 7,382 yards
La Romana area The Links at Casa De Campo,
6,461 yards
Puerto Plata area: Playa
Dorada 7,390 yards
Golf
Club
Playa Grande Golf Course
7,085 yards, set on 100 foot bluffs along the coast
Punta Cana area: Barcelo Bavaro Beach & Golf,
Los Mangos Golf Course,
6,655 yards with 25 lakes and 122 sand traps
3,300 yards, 9 holes
Iberostate
Bavaro Golf Club, 6,950 yards, set on the coast
7,740 yards, designed by Pete Dye
La Cana Golf Course, Punta Cana 5