The Dominican Republic: beautiful beaches and urban adventures in the Caribbean

In this episode of Travel Smart The Independent’s travel experts Simon Calder and Annabel Grossman look to The Dominican Republic for a slice of historic city life in Zona Colonial in the island’s capital, Santo Domingo. Exploring this beautiful Unesco World Heritage Site is like walking through an open air museum.

Annabel recommends various unforgettable experiences and activities on and around the island’s famous beaches – from surfing and kite boarding to snorkelling and scuba diving – before discussing the various hotel options.