The Dominican Republic shares the Caribbean the island of Hispaniola with Haiti.
It's known for its beaches and a terrain that comprises rainforest, savannah and highlands, including Pico Duarte, the Caribbean's tallest mountain.
The Capital city Santo Domingo has Spanish landmarks including the 16thC Gothic Catedral Primada de America.
Eden Roc, Cap Cana
The Eden Roc, a Relais & Chateaux hotel, stand-alone suites and villas with their own private swimming pools.
For those wanting to venture out, the resort offers a Natura Bisse Spa, 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Golf Course and five restaurants and bars with open air dining.
www.edenroccapcana.com and www.elitetc-uk.com
Natura Cabana, Cabarete
Natura Cabana is a secluded beachfront retreat that offers a 'low-key, low maintenance take on tropical living'.
It has 12 bungalows all open to the air to exploit the fresh ocean breeze along with two restaurants a spa and yoga temple.
Dominican Tree House Village
Located in the lush jungle of the Samaná province, this is a large eco-lodge, crafted from local materials, features 22 open-air treehouse cabins.
Accommodation features jungle views, beds draped with nets, hammock chairs, curtains made from handwoven jungle vines and a private bathroom with a freshwater shower.
Open air activities include bike rides, snorkelling in bays only accessible by boat and horse riding to a secluded waterfall.
www.dominicantreehousevillage.com
Puntacana Resort & Club
The 15,000 acre Puntacana Resort & Club has a seven-mile bike and trail, a three-mile beach, and up to 45 holes of golf at the championship course.