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Unforgettable Family Vacations Made Easy

In the Dominican Republic, unforgettable family vacations or https://resortsdr.wpenginepowered.com/dr-villas/family-vacations-private-togetherness. You’ll find the best adventures and most relaxing times for your entire family.

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Spectacular, family vacation adventure getaway in the Dominican Republic you’ll never forget. Relax and play on world-famous pristine beaches. Swim in stunning turquoise waters. Learn Kite Surfing from experts. Guide your ATV through the island’s unmatched lush interior and meet local residents. Cavort with trained dolphins. Explore exotic caves with mysterious underwater pools where pirates once hid. Raft down mighty rivers through stunning, high canyon-walls. In the Dominican Republic, you’ll find everything you need. Most importantly, you’ll build family memories that will last a lifetime. Oh, the places you’ll go! The adventures you’ll have! The stories you’ll tell!

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Book an ATV Tour

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines, please. Don’t forget to buckle up. Road Trip! In your all-terrain vehicle, you and your family are about to explore the scenic back roads of the Dominican Republic. Behold extraordinary close-up views of untouched natural beauty. You’ll see rugged highlands and mountains everywhere you look. You may even see a wild turkey or two. During Off-Road excursions, you’ll discover rivers, secluded beaches, and stop to swim. Congratulations. You’ve seen places you’ve never seen before.

Swim with Dolphins

If you love close encounters of the wildlife kind, visit Ocean World. You will meet remarkable sea creatures face to face. Ocean World provides dolphin, sea lion, and friendly shark “encounters.” Imagine your entire family swimming, hugging, petting, feeding, and kissing (optional), the sea creature of your choice. An unforgettable once in a lifetime experience awaits your family at Ocean World.

Raft in Jarabocoa

Setting off from Jarabocao into the white water of the Rio Yague del Northe Rivers is pure adventure. For the thrill-seekers in your family, speeding down rip-roaring rapids is a definite thrill. However, in some cases, due to safety concerns, age restrictions will apply. As a testament to just how exotic the area is, parts of Jurassic Park were filmed in this location. You’ll see why yourself. Remarkable scenery abounds. There are cascading waterfalls, thousands of lush ferns, valleys, and gorges. A full day raft trip is the best way to go.

Swim, Surf and More

If your family loves water sports, you’ll fall in love with the world-famous, beautiful Cabarete beaches. Here, you can swim, surf, kayak, paddleboard, bodysurf, kitesurf, and snorkel. You’ll also find always other fun things to do at Bozo Beach, Punta Goleta, Encuentro, Kite Beach, and Cabarete Beach. Or visit other beaches. Playa Diamante, for instance, is excellent for smaller children. It has calm, shallow waters and only a few waves. Of course, always follow water safety rules.

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Other Reasons Your Family Needs a Vacation

Just in case that special someone needs convincing, here are a few additional reasons to choose the Dominican Republic for your family vacation.

• Vacations can reduce stress for the entire family, especially parents. Imagine your first day on our beaches as you watch a sunrise. The sight will fill you with awe and calm.
• Travel provides plenty of time for families to spend together. Exploring caverns, swimming with dolphins gives you a chance to enjoy each other’s company.
• A vacation makes your kid smarter. Wow. Child psychiatrist Margot Sunderland says family vacations that provide children with rich learning environments give them new social, physical, cognitive, and sensory experiences. So when parents spend time with their kids exploring the Dominican Republic on an ATV, the experience makes them smarter.

Where do I stay when I vacation in the Dominican Republic?

 Why not stay on Kite Beach with a beach getaway from Mooncottages | Waves DR? I did. I loved it. Or … why not JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

Fun Couples Getaways in the Dominican Republic are sublime here. Waves DR is the ultimate luxury destination for beachfront Caribbean honeymoons, anniversaries. Or for adventuresome couples looking for a spicy getaway in paradise to celebrate being together. Come with other couples or family members if you wish to share in the pleasure (and the expense:)

Many Couples Getaway Options

Our couples’ properties are 2-8 bedrooms. But, Villa Azul is like having your Own Private ” Mini” Beach Resort.  Click for the 3-D virtual tour. Smaller is Safer for friends and family!

Your carefree experience begins with your VIP Arrival at the closest airport, Puerto Plata (POP). Or arrive at Santiago (STI), or Santo Domingo (SDQ). Watch the sunrise every morning on the beach—right outside your door. Or from your private balcony or lanai. Tell your private chef what you’d like to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And, prepare yourselves to be wowed with each made-to-order meal.

Couples Luxury

Our intimate and exclusive couples getaways feature luxury accommodations so comfortable you may not want to leave the premises. But when you do want to explore, there are so many fun things to do. Check out our FUN excursions.  Luxuriate in your own unique accommodations equipped with WiFi internet, satellite TV, and refrigerator. And a beautiful pool is always there to cool you off anytime. Want to go exploring? Your concierge will help arrange a fun excursion that’s just right for you. And your private driver will take you there and back, freeing you to just sit back and enjoy the lush Caribbean scenery.

Contact us today to book Mooncottages | Waves DR? I did. I loved it. Or … why not JOIN OUR MAILING LIST.  There’s no better place to be in love and relax.

Why Kite Surf in Cabarete?

The answer is simple. It’s because the wind and waves are the best in the world. It’s like the Waikiki of the Caribbean, and the location is justifiably famous for its remarkably consistent conditions. The Cabarete beaches boast constant strong breezes and high surf conditions. Perfect for this exciting sport. On any given day, you can visit those same beaches and experience a dazzling visual display of kite surfers who fly upon the wings of the wind.

Or better yet take flight yourself. You can choose from a variety of areas with distinct wind and surf characteristics. You can visit Beun Hombre, a “secret place” almost 2 km long with flat turquoise waters. Or go to La Boca. This location is a well-liked place for freestylers. Of course, everybody loves Cabarete’s Kite Beach, world-famous for its strong winds and waves. Other well-known locales include Chaparral, El Canal, Encuentro, and Bozo Beach. So many choices for thrilling Kite Surfing adventures.

How can I learn to Kite Surf in Cabarete?

Easy. At last count, there were 21 Kite Schools in Cabarete ready to turn you into a kitesurfer. How? Well, most importantly, let me talk about the specialized teachers at these schools. They are passionate International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) certified instructors working with trained assistants. They follow a recognized and approved step-by-step teaching curriculum that focuses on required skills and staying safe during your training, first takeoff, flight, and landing. Former students on TripAdvisor give high praise to the many professional, patient and, inspiring teachers in the DR that have taught them this exciting new sport.

All you have to do is bring your bathing suit because all your lessons include the required kitesurfing equipment and safety gear. You can have private lessons, semi-private lessons, or join group lessons. There are even classes for children. Many schools have instructors who speak English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, and many more languages. So you probably will find classes conducted in your very own native tongue.

Here are just three schools for your consideration.

• GoKite Cabarete Kiteboarding School is a Dominican owned and operated Kite School founded by CEO Richard Diaz.
• Laurel Eastman, a former professional kiteboarding freestyle competitor, operates the Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding School.
• KiteClub offers both beginner lessons and IKO Master Clinics for advanced kitesurfers.

Is KiteBoarding Dangerous?

 Yes, it can be. However, with seven injuries per 1,000 hours of physical activity, kiteboarding appears listed as relatively safe, especially when compared to mainstream sports. Still, it is considered an extreme water-sport, and you must practice safety first. Choose certified Kiteboarding instructors that will teach internationally recognized best-practices to avoid any potential risks for bodily harm. The thrills will follow.

Where do I stay when I want to Kite Surf?

 Why not stay on Kite Beach with a beach getaway from Mooncottages | Waves DR? I did. I loved it. Or … why not JOIN OUR MAILING LIST