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Vacations Island
Our resort
is located in a beautiful Caribbean island that has become a favorite
destination of people who want to relax in an almost pristine, unpolluted piece
of paradise.
The
Dominican Republic is a colorful tapestry of Spanish, French, Haitian, and
African influences woven by a rich and storied history. Christopher Columbus
described this lush land as "a beautiful island paradise with high forested
mountains and large river valleys". This statement is still as true today as it
was in 1492. In addition to the comforts of sun, sea, and sand, the Dominican
Republic offers an exciting and unique cultural experience that will captivate
your senses.

This is a destination like no other - a sensual feast of dazzling landscapes,
exotic cuisine, and a remarkable variety of arts and entertainment options. The
pulse-pounding thrill of the merengue, intriguing relics from centuries past,
premium cigars, and even world-class baseball await you. The Dominican Republic
is a surprising place that will delight even the most experienced traveler.
Arts, Culture & Sports
Traditional merengue and bachata dancing, annual music festivals, enchanting
archeological sites, and good old baseball are fascinating options for the
inquisitive tourist.
The
Dominican Republic was discovered on December 5, 1492, by Christopher Columbus
during his first voyage to the New World. At that time the island of Hispaniola
(as Columbus named it) was called "Quisqueya" by the Taino Indians who occupied
the land. With a population estimated
around 600,000, the
Tainos
(meaning "the good") were peaceful and hospitable to Columbus and his crew of
Spaniards. Columbus himself grew a particular fondness for Hispaniola,
describing it in his journal as "a beautiful island paradise with high forested
mountains and large river valleys."
Columbus' admiration for Hispaniola coupled with his crew's discovery of gold
deposits in the island's rivers led to the
establishment of European settlements, the first of which was founded in 1493 in
La Isabela. With the presence of new settlements, the Taino Indians were put
into slavery and over the next 25 year, were eventually wiped out.
Simultaneously, the settlers began bringing African slaves to the island to
ensure adequate labor for their plantations.
Columbus' brother, Bartholomew, was appointed governor of Hispaniola and in 1496
he founded the city of Santo Domingo. The capital city quickly
became the representative seat of the Spanish royal court and therefore, a city
of power and much influence. However, by 1515 the Spaniards realized the gold
deposits of Hispaniola had significantly dwindled. Around this time Herman
Cortes discovered silver deposits in Mexico. Upon hearing this news, most
Spanish residents of Santo Domingo left for Mexico, leaving only a few thousand
settlers behind. Because of the predominance of livestock, initially introduced
by Columbus, these settlers sustained themselves by providing food and leather
to Spanish ships passing Hispaniola on their way to the richer colonies on the
American mainland. It is during this period of time that the pirates of the
Caribbean made history.
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