Dominican Republic or Sri Lanka where better. View full version
Sri Lanka is recommended to visit for those people who want to get away from the hustle and bustle, closer to the sea and nature. Sri Lanka is a fairly calm and measured country, whose residents are in no hurry and enjoy life, including the service staff in hotels, except for the top - the most prestigious establishments in Sri Lanka.
Basically, the attractions in Sri Lanka are natural. As for entertainment, here they are mainly of a natural type, for example, diving. Noisy discos until the morning and parties are not popular here, but fishing, picnics in nature or barbecues on the beach are the best options for spending time on this island.
The main disadvantage of Sri Lanka is that the flight to here is quite long and difficult.
In general, it is not very difficult to determine who might like Sri Lanka. Firstly, this is a person who loves to travel and explore the world. Secondly, this is a person who is fond of history and world culture, or an extreme person who loves diving and surfing.
Sri Lanka is popular for its tea, as the Ceylon in which it is grown supplies most of the world with this drink. There are also negative aspects here: a long flight and passive night life in resorts, lack of entertainment.
Rest in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is an exotic region famous for Latin American fiery dances. The Dominican Republic is a magnificent Latin American culture with an interesting lifestyle, unique architecture and an intriguing ancient history. Almost the entire coast of the Dominican Republic is one continuous beach. Resorts: Playa Bavaro, Playa Dorada or Puerto Plata. Small everywhere White sand, clean warm water and friendly service. The Dominican Republic occupies two-thirds of the island of Haiti and is located in the center of the Caribbean archipelago. The Dominican Republic is washed by the Atlantic Ocean in the north and Caribbean on South.
Tourists are offered their services by numerous boutiques and souvenir shops, where you can buy various products from amber, wood, bone, ceramics. The most popular souvenir here is the strongest rum. In the Dominican Republic there are large commercial centers where you can buy clothes, shoes, light industry products at affordable prices.
Holidays in the Maldives
Maldives are considered one of the best exotic places... There are 1190 small islands here, and they are all famous blue lagoons, sandy beaches and unique vegetation.
Holidays in the Maldives can truly seem like paradise: peace and tranquility, beautiful nature, rich underwater world. Maldives offer not only beautiful vacation but also comfortable. Here good hotels and a high level of service.
The prices in the Maldives are not cheap, so a vacation here can often be afforded by representatives of that group of travelers who have a high level of income. Staying on these exotic islands will certainly appeal to both extreme sportsmen and ordinary people.
The Dominican Republic, Sri Lanka and the Maldives are wonderful and truly impressive islands, rich in unique views of nature and beautiful coastlines.
13.12.2009, 17:47
Trying to plan a trail. vacation (in November, damn it). About the Dominican Republic is still more or less clear.
Tell us more about ШЛ: 091 :.
Well, in general ... :)
15.12.2009, 00:09
Hey!
I was in Sri Lanka last year, and 2 weeks ago I returned from the Dominican Republic.
I really liked Sri Lanka, but I would not go there with a child and a pregnant woman. In the Dominican Republic, a pregnant woman rested for 16-18 weeks.
Sri Lanka is rich in architecture, you have to go on excursions everywhere, otherwise it is boring. I didn't see anyone with the children. In the Dominican Republic, on the contrary, there is nothing special to watch, but the level of service is good. There is everything for the kids)!
If you have any questions, write, I will answer, I will tell you about everything!
15.12.2009, 14:11
wait, listen ...
Or can you advise which hotels are the most convenient and interesting for kids 2 years old? and how much to fly?
Landlord
15.12.2009, 17:10
flew to Sri Lanka by Qatar Airlines (from Moscow to Doha 4 hours and from Doha to Colombo 4.5 hours), traffic jams were strained in Sri Lanka (the distance is measured not in km, but in hours), spicy cuisine and high humidity. Indian Ocean super + 27 all year round, interesting excursions, funny flying dogs at night
15.12.2009, 21:55
16.12.2009, 00:16
I flew to SL from St. Petersburg with a transfer in Sharjah (UAE), in the UAE at the airport they waited for a flight for 8 hours, which is also extremely inconvenient for traveling with a baby.
I would opt for the Dominican Republic. Moreover, there are huge family hotels for 1500-2000 people, on average 800-1000 rooms. There are a lot of things for kids - playgrounds, special feeding chairs, nannies, huge children's pools, etc.
Flight to SL - 5-6 hours to Sharjah, 8 hours at the airport, 5-6 hours by local Arab airlines from Sharjah to Colombo.
Flight to the Dominican Republic: St. Petersburg - Punta Cana from 10.30 am to 12 noon. But without transfers. Better to take a premium if you are with a child.
Despite the fact that Sri Lanka and the Dominican Republic are located in different parts of the world, many tourists choose a vacation spot between these two countries. Where is the best place to relax: in Sri Lanka or in the Dominican Republic? It is not difficult to answer this question, since these countries have practically nothing in common. If you can understand how you want to spend your vacation, then it will not be difficult for you to choose between the two countries. After reading this article, the conclusion will suggest itself.
Weather
Sri Lanka offers good conditions for recreation only in the period from December to April, but also good weather can be found in July and August. We are now talking about the western and southern coasts of the island. Although the weather in the east of Sri Lanka is good between May and September, this area of the island is not yet as popular as the west and south.
In the Dominican Republic, good weather is observed all year round, but several nuances must be taken into account. Firstly, in winter it is slightly cooler here than in summer. Secondly, the hurricane season lasts from June to November in this country, the peak of which is in August and September. This does not mean that there will necessarily be a hurricane, but the likelihood of such an event is still there. But, again, in the Dominican Republic you can relax in any month of the year.
Tours
Most tourists going on vacation to the Dominican Republic get to this country on direct charter flights, which are offered by several airlines. Despite the fact that we are talking about charters, the cost of air tickets for them is quite high (after all, the Dominican Republic is located much farther from Russia than Sri Lanka). In addition, there are no very cheap hotels in the Dominican Republic (or rather, they are, but Russian tour operators do not offer tours to such hotels). All this leads to the fact that tours to the Dominican Republic are generally more expensive than tours to Sri Lanka. However, it is worth mentioning that in the Dominican Republic, even in the cheapest hotel, you will have an all-inclusive concept of food. This means you don't have to spend money on food.
It should be added that a flight from Moscow or St. Petersburg to the Dominican Republic takes about 12 hours (11 hours for a return flight).
Tourists get to Sri Lanka mainly on connecting flights. The total duration of a flight from Moscow is on average 9.5 hours, but when flying from other cities it can be slightly less or slightly more.
Hotels
In the Dominican Republic, almost all hotels operate exclusively on an all-inclusive basis. Many hotels in Sri Lanka offer this concept, but it is usually not the only one, but one of several catering concepts. This can lead to some minor inconvenience (for example, the need to constantly sign checks). In addition, such hotels do not always have animation and some other entertainments that are found in almost every hotel in the Dominican Republic. Another difference is that any all-inclusive hotel in the Dominican Republic has private beach with sun loungers, whereas in Sri Lanka you will not see sun loungers on the beach near the hotel. So the Dominican Republic is definitely the best place for fans of all-inclusive hotels.
Sri Lanka has many inexpensive hotels offering breakfast only and breakfast and dinner concepts. Although it is very boring to rest in such hotels, they can serve as a good base for excursions. If you are not one of those people who like to relax on the territory of the hotel, but strive to visit different places, see something new, these hotels are perfect for you. At least you won't overpay for the all-inclusive you don't need.
Excursions
In this regard, the Dominican Republic is far behind Sri Lanka, no matter who says anything. As much as I love the Dominican Republic, I admit that in this country there are practically no attractions that can be compared in scale with the attractions of Sri Lanka. Yes, there is Saona Island, Redonda Mountain, El Limon waterfall, breathtaking caves ... But still, this is not Kandy, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Adam's Peak, Sigiriya. Yes, in the Dominican Republic there are several national parks but can they compare with national parks Sri Lanka, where you can see elephants, leopards, crocodiles and many other wild animals?
However, the Dominican Republic has a good selection of adventure excursions and short half-day excursions. These excursions can be taken with children. By the way, there are also many interesting things for children. Manati Park, for example.
The beaches
Of course, the beaches in the Dominican Republic are much better than in Sri Lanka. Bavaro beach is considered to be one of the best beaches in the world. But other beaches of the Dominican Republic are not particularly inferior to Bavaro in terms of beauty and cleanliness. However, many of the beaches here are great for children, since they do not have such strong waves as many beaches in Sri Lanka.
In general, if you definitely want to relax on beautiful beach with white sand and swimming in the clear and calm waters of the ocean, then the Dominican Republic would be the best option for you.
Vacation with children
In this regard, the Dominican Republic is also the preferred option. Nice beaches with white sand and calm waters, great hotels with kids clubs, lots of entertainment, including water parks and zoos, the absence of dangerous animals - all this makes the Dominican Republic an ideal place for families with children. You can add to all this the excellent attitude of the Dominicans towards children.
Of course, no one will forbid you to fly to Sri Lanka with your child, but think well, can you and your child have a great rest on this island?
For young people
The Dominican Republic is also a preferred holiday destination for young people. Here, any hotel has its own animation team, which amuses people from morning to night. You can play different games, take part in competitions, or just sit in a bar. Many hotels have their own discos, which are attended by a lot of people. In the evenings, evening shows are often held, and various parties are often held in hotels (foam party, beach party, etc.). However, outside the hotels there is also a lot of entertainment for young people and modern nightclubs. Sri Lanka may not be able to offer all this variety, but in some areas of this island there is a lot of fun at night.
What to choose
To summarize, we can say that the Dominican Republic is suitable for those tourists who want to relax on a good beach equipped with sun loungers and owned by the hotel. Also, this country is perfect for tourists with children and youth. Do not forget that you can relax in the Dominican Republic all year round, since there is no rainy season here.
Sri Lanka, in turn, should be more popular with those tourists who are mainly interested in various attractions and wildlife.
What could be better than a vacation in distant and tropical countries on the ocean coast ?! I really love exotic islands and hot countries. I think it's time to talk about which countries have the most interesting vacation... Interesting?! Then, all follow me!
Where to relax: Dominican Republic, Maldives or Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Island of ceylon beautiful. Peak season runs from November to March. But there are a lot of vacationers all year round. Hotels quite modest compared to neighboring Thailand, but the beauty local nature compensates for everything. suitable for a calm family vacation... By the way, the prices on the island are very democratic. And here, beach vacation on the island disappointed me a little. The fact is that Indian Ocean that washed Ceylon often restless... During our two week vacation was posted almost daily"Red flag"saying that swimming in the ocean is prohibited... The rest of the island is gorgeous.
Maldives
At one word "Maldives" a picture of a beautiful, tropical island rises before my eyes. The Maldives archipelago includes many islands, but the most "favorite" among tourists are:
Holidays on these islands perfectfor newlyweds or for couples who are just starting a romantic relationship. All conditions are created in the Maldives to enjoy solitude, tranquility and take a break from the bustle of the city, in the company of a loved one. I love more leisure... Moving away from the splendor of the islands and doing some scuba diving, I got a little bored. The rest went well, but I will not go again. Probably, I have already "outgrown" the age of romance, or am not yet so tired of the rhythm big city to appreciate the beauty of the Maldives.)
Dominican Republic
Beach vacation in Domikane beyond praise: turquoise ocean and white beaches! Atlantic Ocean during our vacation I was quite calm and we were able to swim a lot! All hotels are all inclusive... But, and you should not be bored on the beach or overeat in the buffet, especially since all day long animation team entertains guests hotel: contests, quizzes, games for every taste. And in the evening, a disco awaits everyone!
I tried to tell more or less objectively about each country. They are all beautiful in their own way. Well, the decision of which one to visit first is yours!