When traveling to Dominican Republic, you can’t miss the beaches – that is the reason for going there. The white sand, the warm water, the Caribbean colour and the palm trees...how I miss it! I visited some deserted beaches and they were even more fantastic. Not a soul in sight...just a few crabs playing around in the sand. It was really great!
The colours are indeed great, as well as the temperature. I was surprised to see that there were waves on every beach I visited around the island...I guess I had seen too many "idyllic" photos in traveling brochures. Every time I went to the beach - no matter it was in the hotel or far away in any deserted beach - there was wind. Not that I was bothered about it, I even enjoyed since it made the heat more bearable.
The calm, transparent, blue (green?!) waters are good for snorkeling. You can see lots of small fish, and in some places nice coral reef. So, as to fully enjoy the potentialities of this wonderful country and beaches, pack your equipment, and don’t forget a good sunscreen - Watch out for sunburns on your back, as you might get one easily while snorkeling: it is so beautiful down there that you might loose track of time.
From journal Relaxing in Punta Cana