The Dominican Republic Catches On among U.S. Travelers, Expedia Reports

Expedia.com, the world's leading online travel agency, has found that the Dominican Republic is an increasingly popular destination for US travel, up 30 percent, making it the 2nd most popular destination for Americans to travel in Latin America and the Caribbean.

As the largest and most diverse Caribbean destination, the Dominican Republic is an easy trip from Miami, New York City, Atlanta and even some European destinations. Known for its warm and hospitable people, the Dominican Republic is a destination like no other, featuring astounding nature, intriguing history and rich culture.   

In additional to identifying the best deals, activities and tips for travelers planning a vacation to the Dominican Republic, Miriam Hernandez, head of the Dominic Republic market for Expedia.com, shared that, "The Dominican Republic has never been more popular for US travelers, especially those from the east coast, but surprisingly, room night costs have remained mostly flat, making it one of the best deals for getting to the beach this summer."

A recent survey known as the Expedia Flip Flop report shows that beach travel is the number one type of trip most Americans prefer.