This year celebrate Christmas, the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, by having a relaxed vacation in the Dominican Republic. The state is known for its white sand beaches, magnificent mountains, lovely waterfalls and exotic wildlife found in saltwater lakes. Dominican Republic is an ideal Christmas vacation destination for nature lovers and couples who want to spend a quiet and relaxed holiday away from the hustle and bustle of cities. Cabarete is a beautiful little beach town that is considered to be among the ten best windsurfing and kite boarding destinations in the world. On your visit to this town during your Christmas vacations in Dominican Republic you can also enjoy surfing, mountain biking, horseback riding and canyoning apart from relaxing on the sunny beaches. You can also visit Playa Dorada, a resorts community near Puerto Plata, that boasts of a beautiful beach, two casinos, horseback riding areas and several wonderful restaurants. On your Christmas vacations in Dominican Republic a visit to the Playa Grande Beach, one of the ten best beaches in the world, is a must. Santo Domingo, the state capital, houses several museums that depict the fascinating history of the country. Most of these museums, including Museum of Modern art and Museo del Hombre Dominicano are located in Zona Colonial, the heart of the city. Enjoy activities such as ballets, opera, baseball games, excellent options for shopping, restaurants and a great nightlife on your tours to Santo Domingo during your Christmas vacations in Dominican Republic. Barahona, Boca Chica, Jarabacoa, Juan Dolio, La Romana and Samana are the other major tourist destinations in the state offering excellent Christmas holidays. Several hotels, motels, inns, lodges and beds & breakfasts are available for all income groups in all major cities of Dominican Republic and several of them offer wonderful discounts during Christmas. You can enjoy a fun-filled and unique Christmas vacations by going to any of the following tourist destinations in the US during the festive season: