Tourists Encouraged to Engage in Hands-on Vacations in the D.R.

As sunbathers flock to Dominican Republic to defrost from the winter freeze, an increased number of visitors are looking to add a little action into their vacation with fitness and sports being a primary driver for travel.

According to a recent study by HostelWorld, three-quarters (74%)?of U.S. travelers aim to be equally or more active when on vacation than at home, and nearly half (47%) aim to get at least one workout in during their?vacation. From the land to the sea, Dominican Republic is home to an abundance of pulse-pumping activities perfect for baseball aficionados, anglers and golfers.

“Our diverse topography and annual temperatures ranging from 67 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit make Dominican Republic a natural destination for a wide range of sports and athletic activities” said Magaly Toribio, Marketing Advisor for the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. “From baseball, with its deep roots in Dominican culture and history, to our acclaimed golf courses and world-class marinas and fishing expeditions, Dominican Republic is the perfect destination for active travelers.”

Whether your picture-perfect getaway involves conquering a challenging oceanside golf course, spending a day at the baseball field or embarking on an open water adventure in pursuit of your next great catch, or to ride the next great wave, Dominican Republic promises to deliver memories that last a lifetime.

In 2018, tour operator members of the Global Golf Tourism Organization, IAGTO voted Dominican Republic the “2019 Golf Destination of the Year for Latin America and the Caribbean”. This is the fourth time the country has been recognized as the go-to destination for golf travel by IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators), making it the most celebrated destination in the region.

From La Romana to Punta Cana, Juan Dolio, and Puerto Plata, the country boasts 86 sea-facing holes and 39 ocean-side, offering you a tee time by the sea, or along lush inland greens designed by the most acclaimed golf course architects, including Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Gary Player, Tom Fazio, Nick Price, and Greg Norman.

This month, golf pros flocked to the country for the Dominican Republic PGA Tour. From March 25 to 31, Puntacana Resort & Club hosted the second edition of the Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship on the resort’s 18-hole course—a Tom Fazio creation that boasts six oceanfront holes set on rocky cliffs next to the Caribbean Sea.