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Definitely felt more discomfort regarding heat and humidity in the Yucatan peninsula than I did on the Atlantic side of Dominican Republic. I think the latter is the best presented option thus far especially if being right by the sea in a breezier/slightly cooler environment is the priority.
The trade winds is the reason why the tropical heat is moderated in much of the DR. This is also the reason why how it actually is will not be as expected based on climate reports. Those trade winds (which are high in the atmosphere and come in an eastward to southwest direction) do make a difference. Of course, if the winds are blocked by high mountains then tough luck, you might as well be on the surface of the sun. lol
Several islands in the Caribbean have the benefit of these trade winds, but not so much in Central America. Hence, at the same latitudes of these islands it will feel hotter and more humid in the Central American coast, including the Yucatsn peninsula of Mexico.
The trade winds is the reason why the tropical heat is moderated in much of the DR. This is also the reason why how it actually is will not be as expected based on climate reports. Those trade winds (which are high in the atmosphere and come in an eastward to southwest direction) do make a difference. Of course, if the winds are blocked by high mountains then tough luck, you might as well be on the surface of the sun. lol
Several islands in the Caribbean have the benefit of these trade winds, but not so much in Central America. Hence, at the same latitudes of these islands it will feel hotter and more humid in the Central American coast, including the Yucatsn peninsula of Mexico.
That makes sense! I read that the south / eastern islands such as Dominica, St. Lucia and Barbados experience constantly strong trade winds. Do you have any experience with these islands vs the ones in Central America?
That makes sense! I read that the south / eastern islands such as Dominica, St. Lucia and Barbados experience constantly strong trade winds. Do you have any experience with these islands vs the ones in Central America?
The trades are pretty much constant East/Northeast in the Caribbean. ( blows from the east/NE direction towards the West/SW. Occasionally the remnents of a strong front might come and the direction will change but the next day they'll be back from the NE. Pretty much why they are called trade winds as vessels can count on the direction they are blowing to plan their routs.
I spent a couple of years on the coast of Venezuela and did quite a bit of traveling around the Caribbean leaving from FL going to Venezuela or Panama and onward and once you clear the Bahamas to head east towards the DR/PR to go to Ven or south towards the windward pass between Cuba and Haiti and on to Panama via Jamaica you pick up the trades.
And BTW, the trades don't help the heat as it's still hot as %^&$#, but I personally like it! But it doesn't do too much to cool off as the sea breeze does in S. FL!
Very good recommendation! I actually was there a couple months ago and think it definitely ticks the weather box. Unfortunately while I think the beaches are quite nice, there don't really have the "tropical beach looks" like https://odis.homeaway.com/odis/desti...223909.hw5.jpg
The perfect spot for me would have the weather of Noosa combined with beaches like the one in the link. However, I don't think such a spot exists :/
No, you are looking for tropical vegetation in a sub-tropical climate. In Australia you have the vegetation in places in the far north, such as Palm Cove and Port Douglas, accompanied by a hot wet season, an inability to swim safely in the ocean and even presence of crocodiles.
You will find the palm trees further south on Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays but they have been planted.
In Sydney most palms are introduced and are a pest. They are one of the few trees we can remove without permission.
Would I be justified in suggesting that people enjoy the natural vegetation of a region rather than introduced species.
The OP clearly said "without extreme heat and humidity". Punta Cana is the epitome of that.
I'd say the coast of Peru, which are in the tropics but have mild to warm weather all year round with no extremes. Although there is barely any rainfall there and I don't think they have white beaches.
Other good suggestion was Hyams Beach in the south NSW coast, which has fine white sand, turquoise waters and mild weather all year round that supports tropical vegetation (besides coconut palms).
The OP clearly said "without extreme heat and humidity". Punta Cana is the epitome of that.
You must be referring to a Punta Cana in another dimension. A perfect example would be Orlando, Florida at the height of summer. Punta Cana never feels as hot or as humid as there and Orlando is further north! Anyome that wants extreme heat andd humidity can go there for like seven months of the year.
Uh what? You don't have to go to a place to know its climate or "feel" what its climate would be like. Punta Cana has a warm to hot tropical humid climate. I have felt such temperatures. I don't have to feel them in Punta Cuna per se. It's also pervasively sunny. I'm pretty sure it will be very hot for many. Let's look at its climate statistics:
You must be referring to a Punta Cana in another dimension. A perfect example would be Orlando, Florida at the height of summer. Punta Cana never feels as hot or as humid as there and Orlando is further north! Anyome that wants extreme heat andd humidity can go there for like seven months of the year.
Orlando has higher averages for sure in the height of summer, but this doesn't mean that Punta Cana is mild all year round. You can clearly see above in the climate box that PC is warm to hot and as well as humid all year round. The humidity will always make it feel more "extreme" than it is. And this applies to any humid tropical climate.
Besides, PC is beautiful and many people enjoy tropical climates. But the place just doesn't apply to this thread's criteria.
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I actually was there a couple months ago and think it definitely ticks the weather box. Unfortunately while I think the beaches are quite nice, there don't really have the "tropical beach looks" like 
