Merengue is the craze in the Dominican Republic

by Caribbean Net News

Wednesday, April 20, 2005

MIAMI, USA: The pulse and fever of the people of the Dominican Republic is demonstrated in their passion for the merengue, their national dance. In honour of this sensual art form, the Dominican Republic hosts merengue festivals every year during the last week of July and first week of August and again in October. 

The largest festival, held in the capitol city of Santo Domingo along the main seaside thoroughfare, El Malecon, attracts the world’s top dancing talent to the bustling city. Everybody takes part - musicians, dancers, singers and casual observers, who can’t help but get caught up in the festivities. Smaller festivals are hosted in Puerto Plata and almost every city and town around the country.

In the spirit of the island’s beat, all five of the Iberostar all-inclusive hotels and resorts in the Dominican Republic offer merengue classes to their guests as part of the resort’s entertainment program. The teachers, expert merengue dancers, are quick to spread the enthusiasm. So much so, that many guests are soon as passionate about this fast-paced, alluring dance as the Dominicans are themselves. 

Iberostar Costa Dorada, Iberostar Bavaro, Iberostar Dominicana, Iberostar Punta Cana and Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus are all nestled amidst the Dominican Republic’s natural beauty and located on the most pristine beachfront property overlooking the Caribbean.

Each property offers guests first-class accommodations and the convenience of an all-inclusive vacation. A wide variety of daytime and nighttime activities, dining and entertainment options are available, all designed with leisure travelers in mind. Daily rates include accommodations, all meals and snacks, drinks and cocktails, fitness center, kid’s camp, activities, nightly entertainment, gratuities and more.

For more information or for reservations visit www.Travel2DominicanRepublic.com