subject: Soak In The Sun, Sand And Colonial History Of Santo Domingo [print this page] Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic. This Caribbean island is blessed with a vast coastline and beautiful tropical weather that makes it a superb choice for a holiday. The city is well connected to the rest of the world, as it has an international airport where major airlines fly in. US Airways and JetBlue Airlines have flights to Santo Domingo from the United States. There are flights from different European and South American countries too.
The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Christopher Columbus walked the streets of this beautiful and his remains are still buried here. In fact, his sons house is still maintained with all the original furnishings and artifacts as a museum for visitors to explore. Apart from this, the other attraction in the city is the palm-lined promenades along the waterfront. The Ozama River divides the city into two zones. It makes a good setting to spend a leisurely evening, watching the sunset and the city life relax.
Buy an airline ticket on one of the cheap flights to Santo Domingo to enjoy this city and its history. Bear in mind that the country is bound to witness heavy rainfall during the hurricane season. Travel plans must be altered to avoid being here during this season.
There is wide range of hotel options available here that cater to different budgets. The Western part of the city has seen a lot of infrastructural development and is more glamorous than the eastern part of the city. But most of the historical sites lie in the eastern part. There are detailed city maps available in tourism kiosks and the walking the streets is an interesting way to explore the city completely.
The city is well connected with other islands in the Caribbean, with some airlines offering cheap tickets to Santo Domingo. So it is easy to visit other Caribbean destinations and then hop over to this city to enjoy its culture and heritage.
The other sites to visit in the city are the lighthouse built in memory of Christopher Columbus and the National Museum. There are plenty of options to plan day trips to the rural areas. There are rivers, mountains and valleys to explore. One of the attractions here is the colorful Summer Festival, when the city witnesses parades and people dance to Meringue. This is a wonderful time to be in the city, as the atmosphere is festive and full of energy.
Of late, the city is seeing a surge in the number of tourists visiting. Cheap plane fares, the varied attractions to choose from, and the hospitality of the locals are some of the reasons for increasing its popularity. The city administrators are seriously addressing the side effects of tourism. They are strict about maintaining the ecosystem and putting in the necessary checks and balances to save the local environment from being destroyed by increased foot falls.
