Traveling outside of Santo Domingo without reservations is a no-no during the Easter holidays. This is the peak time for domestic travel, and many hotels nationwide are reporting 100% occupancy levels from Wednesday, 31 March through Sunday, 4 April 2010.
The hot weather is also motivating DR dwellers to hit the beaches and mountain resorts to cool off and socialize with family and friends. New developments in Samana, Punta Cana and Juan Dolio have made these fashionable destinations for the affluent crowds that in the past would have exclusively focused on the grand dame of luxury tourism, Casa de Campo. Vacations in Jarabacoa and Constanza continue to be popular, especially given the hot weather. Adventurers consider trekking southwest to visit the Barahona and Pedernales eco destinations.