When you think of the Dominican Republic normally it is associated with sun, sand and lush clear blue sea. This unfortunately appears to be a bit of a myth, as the popular holiday destination turns out to be the number one hotspot not for the perfect tan but for personal injury claims.

Tourists have suffered personal injuries from poor hygiene to food poisoning. There are fears that as people continue to flock to the island, so will complaints.

A walk on the sandy beaches it’s not - being thrown in at the deep end it is!