Heart of the Americas
The geography of the Dominican Republic gives it a legitimate claim to cultural and historical centrality in the region. Eight hundred miles to the south-east of Florida, and just four hundred miles from the South American mainland, sharing a timezone with New York, the Dominican Republic sits at the fulcrum of north and south, welcoming both, but unduly influenced by neither...
The Spirit
It's easy to enjoy the energy and colour that characterises Dominican culture and to see how enlivened it is by a broad mix of origins. But a deeper involvement reveals another dimension to this outward show of vibrancy. At its heart, a profound capacity for welcome shapes Dominican society today as it has done for generations...
The Difference
The Dominican Republic stands out as a country that has learnt hard lessons, and with astonishing speed has learnt to thrive...
The People
Optimism, enterprise and passion combine readily in the people of the Dominican Republic...