With its beautiful shores and comfortable weather, the island nation known as the Dominican Republic has a wealth of attractive destinations that are sure to excite and entertain. Yet while Caribbean villas on the island will allow you to take advantage of the local scenery, you may assume that shopping is typically reserved for urban areas, far from the scenic coast. Fortunately, that is not the case, and there are a wealth of locations where you can get some retail therapy while enjoying the sights and sounds of the Caribbean.

The most popular of these locations is Malecon Center in the capital city of Santo Domingo. This four-tower complex boasts a wealth of shopping, dining and entertainment options that are sure to meet your needs. Each tower stands over 20-stories high, and provides epic views of the city on one side, and the sea on the other.

Within the shopping center are a wealth of name brand stores, a movie theater, banks and even a casino for those of you looking to hit the card tables on your Caribbean excursion.

Elsewhere in Santo Domingo is the Acropolis Tower, a high-end shopping center designed by Richard Nork, that stands as one of the tallest buildings in the city. Several well-known stores can be found in the tower, including Kenneth Cole and Mango fashion.

After a long day of shopping, you will be happy to return to your luxury vacation rental, where the cares of the day will simply melt away.