Dominican Republic holidays
The world's best beach hotels and accommodation on a budget
Top 10 budget beach hotels in the Dominican RepublicThe 'Dom Rep' often gets a bad rap because of its association with big, soulless resorts, but most of its coastline is unspoilt, with white-sand beaches, palm trees, cliffs and – if you know where to look – characterful and affordable hotels, says Fiona Dunlop
Experts' and readers' tips
Ten of the best Caribbean beaches: readers' travel tipsPalm-fringed stretches of sand in the middle of nowhere, a beach bar that serves barbecued lobster and mojitos … readers pick their favourite beaches in the Caribbean
A jumpin' night spot in the Dominican Republic? Try the car wash
The Dominican Republic has bars and resorts aplenty, but the most authentic night out might include hot wax and a hand finish
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Shift upmarket for newly hip Dominican Republic
New operators are targeting the Caribbean country now that BA has started scheduled flights to Punta Cana, says Annabelle Thorpe
Holiday illness victims win £2.5m compensation
Around 500 British tourists win compensation after food poisoning incident in the Bahia Principe San Juan resort in the Dominican Republic
Budget travel guide
Credit crunch Caribbean dealsFind talcum-powder beaches and luxurious sun at bargain prices, with our pick of packages coming in under £1,000pp for a week to the most popular islands
The luxury hotel
This month sees the opening of Agua Resort and Spa, a luxurious retreat on a white sand beach in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Three pools, three restaurants and a spa are surrounded by 18 villas housing 53 suites with cane-thatched roofs, 24-hour room service and sun decks. Suites from £190 a night from www.aguaresort.com.
Richard Hammond's clean break
Clean breakCrescent Moon Cabins, Dominica
A taste of life beyond the buffet
Carrie Gibson gives the all-inclusive beach resorts a miss to explore the capital's colonial treasures and colourful street life.
The world's best beach hotels and accommodation on a budgetTop 10 budget beach hotels in the Dominican Republic
