ESCAPING the dreary UK for the paradise of the Caribbean might sound incredibly expensive.
However, on the cheapest island which is the Dominican Republic, you can get an all-inclusive February break from £155.57per night.
The Dominican Republic is one of the best places to travel to this year, and was voted as such in the ‘Best of the Best’ Travellers’ Choice Awards on Tripadvisor.
On what visitors can see there, Tripadvisor said: “Offering a lush interior with a mix of caves, Victorian gingerbread houses and the lore of pirates, plus 900 miles of coastline along its brim.”
“Island highlights include riding a cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres and basking on stunning Saona Island. Oh, and did we mention the D.R. is family-friendly, has just about perfect weather and is affordable?”
Tourists visiting the Dominican Republic will flock to Punta Cana on the eastern side of the island.
This is where you’ll find white sandy beaches with bright waters and all-inclusive resorts – which are incredibly affordable.
On loveholidays you can get a seven-night holiday to the 3-star Bavaro Green hotel (room only).
Flights depart on February 23, 2026 from Manchester Airport.
The apartment-style hotel is in the heart of Pueblo Bávaro – it has an outdoor pool as well as one for kids and a playground.
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It’s a five minute walk away from the city centre and Bavaro Beach is a 15-minute drive away.
On loveholidays, all-inclusive packages start from £1,089pp in February – which works out at £155.57pppn.
For this price you get a seven-night stay at the whala!bavaro including TUI flights from Manchester.
The 4-star hotel has 212 rooms which come with air conditioning, flatscreen TVs, private bathrooms and WiFi.
The resort has both an outdoor freshwater pool surrounded by sun loungers, and an indoor freshwater pool.
There are three bars, a buffet restaurant and it’s minutes away from the closest beach.
Compared to other destinations in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is relatively cheap.
The average price of coffee in the Dominican Republic is £1.46 and a meal at an inexpensive restaurant can start from £4.65, according to Wise.
In comparison, a meal in Barbados is around £14.50 and a coffee is around £3.32.
It’s so affordable because of its low labour costs and local production of goods, which keeps operating expenses down for resorts.
February is a great time to travel to the Dominican Republic – it’s an incredible winter sun destination.
During February, there are daily highs of around 28C with minimal rainfall.
When it comes to exploring the island, one must-visit is one of the ‘World’s Best Beaches‘ – Canto de la Playa came in at number six.
Found on Saona Island it’s considered ‘one of the Caribbean‘s best-kept secrets’.
It’s been described as having noticeably soft sand along with calm waters for swimmers with vibrant coral reefs just offshore.
Saona Island is found off the southeastern tip of the Dominican Republic and forms part of the East National Park.
It’s known for mangroves and coral reefs and of course, its palm-fringed beaches.
In the waters around the island, visitors can expect to see sea turtles, dolphins and even humpback whales.
If you want to get incredible views, head up the Mount Isabel de Torres cable car which in 10-minutes climbs 2,600 feet.
The cable car is in Puerto Plata on the northern coast of the island with views of the city, tropical forest and the coastline.
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