Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic is the second largest and most diverse Caribbean country, situated just two hours south of Miami, less than four hours from New York and eight hours from most European cities. Known for their warm and hospitable people, Dominican Republic is a destination like no other, featuring astounding nature, intriguing history and rich culture. The Dominican Republic offers many of the best Caribbean vacations for parents and kids, from the beautiful beaches of Punta Cana and the elegant golf courses of La Romana to vibrant Santo Domingo and quiet kite surfing towns like Cabarete.

Families seeking adventure will also find it here, with mountain biking trails in the highlands and canyoning or white water rafting on raging rivers such as the Rio Yaque in Jarabacoa. There are so many all-inclusive family resorts to choose from in Punta Cana's tourism hub that it's almost dizzying. The Hilton La Romana Resort and Waterpark and Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana are both excellent choices. Casa de Campo in La Romana rents out resort rooms as well as private villas (many of which are more akin to mansions).