The Dominican Republic: the fiesta awaits!

A Girls’ Travel Guide to the Dominican Republic: Surf, Sand, Serenity

By HELEN HATZIS / 02 May 2016
Not sure which region to visit? No worries—our Dominican Republic travel guide offers you an overview to help you get started!
The Dominican Republic is a beautiful, lush, tropical and diverse island that caters to both the laid-back all-inclusive traveller and the active adventurer. Geographically, it is the second-largest Caribbean country. For North Americans, it is less than four hours from Toronto and New York (only two hours south of Miami), and approximately eight hours from most European cities.

Plan Your Dream Dominican Republic Wedding

By DEE BRUN / 12 February 2016
It is said the average wedding takes nine to twelve months to plan and costs $25,000, all for one day. Why not let someone else do all the planning and enjoy an entire week of celebration for a fraction of the average wedding cost?

What to do in Puerto Plata: Adventures in the Dominican Republic

By SEATTLE DREDGE / 23 October 2015
When most people think of the Dominican Republic, the mind wanders to scenes of dreamy white sand beaches and palm trees blowing in the warm breeze. And, of course, this is definitely part of the experience. However, a tropical paradise is not all this Caribbean destination has to offer—the Dominican Republic is an adventurer’s wonderland.

Tee Time in the Dominican Republic: Check Out These Five Golf Courses on Your Dominican Republic Vac

By ANITA DRAYCOTT / 22 February 2015
In the last few decades the Caribbean has evolved from a no-frills golf destination to a hot spot worthy of your hit list. Nowadays, top designer courses with zillion-dollar budgets are sprouting up throughout the islands. If chasing a dimpled white ball is a prerequisite to your holidays, consider a Dominican Republic vacation. The beautiful Dominican Republic was named the “2013 Golf Destination of the Year in the Caribbean and Latin America” by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators.

Netherlands and the Dominican Republic: Exclusive Travel Tips

By CAROLYNE SHAPIRO / 16 February 2015
Whether flight attendants, payroll technicians or in communications, as Transat employees we all get to travel regularly. In fact, we tend to become travel advisors for our friends and families. Here are a couple of original suggestions and travel tips from two of our “vacation experts”!

Our Tips for Enjoying the Waves of Cabarete

By AIRTRANSAT / 04 January 2018

The Dominican Republic is an ideal destination for water sports like surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. If you are a board sports enthusiast, head to Cabarete, the undisputed capital of water sports. You’ll find ideal conditions at Cabarete Bay, with its powerful winds that blow almost all year round.

A Stroll Through Puerto Plata Region

By AIRTRANSAT / 04 January 2018

Ready for a high dose of adrenaline? Located 45 minutes south of Puerto Plata, the  Waterfalls of Damajagua  will not disappoint. To get here, you’ll need to hike (an easy hike) to the heart of the rainforest accompanied by a guide. Once at the top, you’ll be dazzled by the breathtaking view of these waterfalls carved into limestone! 

Hiking in the dominican mountains

By AIRTRANSAT / 04 January 2018

Here’s a confusing statement: the Dominican Republic is a mountainous country! Its range of lush mountains evoke the Alps, hence its nickname, the Dominican Alps. At 3,087 metres above sea level, the Pico Duarte is the highest mountain in the Caribbean. It attracts numerous hikers from around the world, but the ascent requires some preparation and a guide.