The Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is a destination new to some American's yet it already has a large ex-patriot population residing there. You will also find a number of Europeans for neighbors. The low cost for help and the the low cost of living make the Dominican Republic cost of living comparable to Mexico and among the lowest you will find in the Caribbean. Our MCE Vacation classes in the Dominican Republic will give you an overview of the entire island and the various destinations where your clients might invest for a 2nd home.

Though it has the highest mountain in the Caribbean, 10,164 foot Pico Duarte, the DR's main draw is the beach. In the southeast, the most popular areas are Punta Cana and La Romana, where the beaches are wide and white, the water is clear, and the real estate is dominated by all-inclusive resorts that mostly attract Americans. Farther southwest, the capital, Santo Domingo, has its own (crowded) beaches plus historical buildings. In the northwest, Puerto Plata attracts a lower-key and largely European crowd. North-central Cabarete, with its steady winds, draws huge crowds of kiteboarders and windsurfers. To the east of Puerto Plata is the Samaná peninsula, with pristine beaches, offshore islets, and small settlements—it's still largely under the radar, but a new airport was recently completed, and flights are beginning to land there from Europe and the U.S.

The second largest nation in the Caribbean with an 18,815 square mile territory, Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles. Population is estimated to be 8.9 million. Multi-racial, multi-cultural society of Spanish predominance. (Caucasian 16%, Negro 11%, Mixed 73%).

With some impressive 20 golf courses and more under construction and in the planning stage, the Dominican Republic has become a serious player in the scramble to lure both the professional and recreational golfer. Most golf clubs provide clinics, lessons and hold annual tournaments.

Over 400 kilometers of sparkling beaches span the South, East, Southwest and North coasts. These include the beaches of Boca Chica, Juan Dolio, La Romana, and Bayahibe in the Southeast. Punta Cana and Bávaro in the East. Paraiso and Enriquillo in the Southwest. And on the north coast the beaches of Playa Dorada, Sosúa, Cabarete, Playa Grande, and Luperón. In the Northeast, there is Las Terrenas, Las Galeras, Puerto Escondido, and Portillo.