The insanely beautiful island that’s 30C in March and a direct flight from the UK

If the arrival of the British summer is too long a wait for you, then a trip to this spot should be high on your travel agenda. The region offers white-sand with inviting crystal-clear waters and includes a host of adventurous activities to keep you entertained. It’s also famed for its diverse landscapes which includes dramatic mountain ranges and tropical rainforests with a vibrant nightlife to boot.

Here, you’ll find an exhilarating culture that offers a perfect mix of both relaxation and rich historical sites. Offering idyllic temperatures of a balmy 30C in March, direct flights from the UK and is an affordable alternative to many other hotspots – here’s why the should be your next sun-drenched getaway.

Nestled in the Caribbean Sea on the island of Hispaniola, The Dominican Republic shares the island with Haiti.

Described as being a well-rounded Caribbean destination, you’ll be hard pressed when it comes to finding ways to fill your days.

Thanks to the region’s mountainous interior, hiking enthusiasts will be in their element with endless trails serving up breathtaking views with picture-perfect waterfalls to explore such as Damajagua.

A visit to the north of the island also comes in highly recommended and is home to the Los Haitises National Park – one of the Dominican Republic’s few remaining rainforests.

To say the Dominican Republic offers beautiful beaches is surely an understatement of the century and is proud to be home to some of the best including Bavaro Beach – which was voted one of the 25 best beaches in the world.

Other top beaches here include Sosua Beach, Playa Rincon, Juanillo Beach and Playa Publica Dominicus, to name a few.

A visit to Santo Domingo is an absolute must-visit being a in itself. It is also the Caribbean’s tallest mountain known as Pico Duarte and is home to majestic 3 Eyes National Park, offering a host of caves and underground lagoons to explore.

For a slice of culture like no other, the Dominican Republic is proud of its general sense of celebration and joy felt that’s throughout here. The island’s inhabitants are both warm and welcoming, making you feel like you belong among them with mouth-watering dishes to sample with strong Spanish, African, and Taino influences.

And when the sun sets of this tropical paradise, you can be sure of a good time had by all with live music at Bio Bar or why not have a good boogie at the iconic hall known as The Jet Set Club.

The region comes alive at night with the sounds of merengue and bachata filling the air with a local culture that deeply embraces partying and dancing.

One review on TripAdvisor wrote: “The island is just a whole world of wow waiting for you to explore.”

With another echoing a similar sentiment, adding: “This place is amazing and one of my favourites.”