The Dominican Republic is the
quintessential Caribbean destination ... perfect white sand beaches,
swaying palm trees, warm Caribbean seas and a tropical beat.
Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach and Viva
Wyndham Dominicus Palace resorts are located in La Romana on
the Southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic; Viva Wyndham
Tangerine, is located in Cabarete on the Northern coast; Viva Wyndham
Playa Dorada is located in Puerto Plata- on the North coast, as well;
and Viva Wyndham Samaná is located in Las Terrenas, Samaná on
the North east coast.
The location, the food, the people, the
fun, the multitude of activities and local explorations will make any
vacation at either Viva Wyndham resort special. From a visit of the
capital Santo Domingo, to a scuba trip, kite surfing or a day at the
beach, boredom is totally out of the question.
About La Romana
The Dominican Republic is one
of the most inviting and friendly islands in the Caribbean.
Called “the most beautiful land on earth” by Christopher Columbus, the
Dominican Republic offers an abundance of natural beauty, ecological
attractions and magnificent scenery, making it ideal for a perfect
vacation.
The region of La
Romana- Bayahibe is located to the east of Santo
Domingo. Home to numerous catamarans and brightly colored wooden
fishing boats, Bayahibe is a tiny fishing village with the pristine
beaches, a picturesque harbor and a strong Dominican feel.
The village consists of one main street,
with small streets branching off from it, along which you’ll find a
handful of small restaurants and bars serving a variety of local
Dominican dishes. Only a short trip from Bayahibe is Isla
Catalina. The uninhabited island is the ideal place to relax and enjoy
untouched Caribbean nature or some of the finest snorkeling and scuba
diving in the region.
La Romana is a city built and maintained
by the sugar mills that proliferated in this region. Nearby attractions
include the artists village of Altos de Chavon, a re-creation of a 16th
century Italian village with artisan workshops, an archeological
museum, cobblestone streets and quaint architecture.
A little over an hour to the west, lies
Santo Domingo, the first city founded in America and the
capital of Dominican Republic. Points of interest include the Cathedral
of Santa Mariá la Menor (built 1514–20), believed to contain the
remains of Christopher Columbus; the palace (built 1510; a museum since
1957) of Diego Columbus (in Spanish Diego Colón; c. 1480–1526), son of
Christopher Columbus and a viceroy of the island (1511–26);
16th-century churches, such as San Nicolás and San Francisco; and the
fortified walls of the original Spanish town.
Cultural institutions include the
National Gallery of Art (1943); the Museum of Dominican Man (formerly
the National Museum, 1973), known for its pre-Columbian collection; the
Museum of Modern Art (1976); the National Library (1971).
No other city in the Caribbean has a
greater variety of restaurants and nightlife. Santo Domingo has also
great shopping. You will enjoy an extraordinary market, Mercado Modelo.
Santo Domingo is the most bustling and diverse city in the Caribbean.
It has a population of over three million inhabitants and spreads out
over 250 square kilometers.