The ballots are in and Dominican Republic has once again ranked as one of the top vacation destinations in the Caribbean. Astute travelers and tourism professionals recognized the country not only for its diverse destinations and unique splendors, but also for its signature hospitality. It’s easy to see how the majestic island nation is on track to achieve record tourism numbers once again as it offers a variety of exciting experiences for every type of traveler.
“We are honored to be recognized by well-respected industry experts and publications,” said Magaly Toribio, Marketing Advisor for the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. “Dominican Republic is one of the most historic and culturally rich destinations in the Caribbean and earning such accolades validates the effort of our tourism industry who invest in making the country an attractive vacation choice.”
Some of Dominican Republic’s top honors for 2013 included:
2013 Top Travel Destinations
- Lonely Planet named Dominican Republic as one of its “Top 10 Countries for 2013.”
- The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) named Punta Cana an official summer hotspot in 2013, while GoGoBot included it as a destination ripe for rediscovery in 2013.
- Resonance Consultancy and the Luxury Institute in New York declared Dominican Republic as one of the “Top 10 Most Visited Island Destinations” for U.S. luxury travelers.
- The online home of Forbes Travel Guide, Startle , included Dominican Republic on its “25 Places to Visit in 2013.”
- Fodor’s Travel named the Samana Peninsula as a “Must-Visit Destination in 2013.”
- Dominican Republic is one of the top ten destinations among Hispanic travelers in the U.S. according to research by Hotels.
- Fly featured Dominican Republic in “America’s 20 Most Popular International Destinations for Summer Travel.”
