Overview
The Dominican Republic is without a doubt one of the most beautiful countries I’ve ever visited. Of course, I decided to visit this country during what was seemingly the worst and most controversial time: the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the curfews in place and increased restrictions, travel was still possible during this time. If you’re looking to meet a bunch of locals, don’t travel during COVID. But if you’re looking for opportunities to embrace the incredible nature and beach hop with less interaction with people, traveling during a pandemic might just work for you.
Why I Visited:
This was my first time traveling internationally during the COVID-19 pandemic. I chose this country because it was one of the few countries open to US travelers. Travel isn’t impossible during a pandemic, it just looks very different. I waited for several months before booking my flight. I had to be flexible and have the expectation that my flight could be cancelled at the last minute if COVID cases would spike. Luckily they didn’t.
When I Visited:
Early February, 2021. This wasn’t a solo trip as I traveled (for the first time since 2012) with my father.