The magnificent colonial quarter of Santo Domingo seems to have stopped the hands of time, taking you back to 1502. Listed as a "World Heritage Site" by Unesco, its remarkable buildings include the original home of the town's founder, Governor Nicolas de Ovando. Located on the street still known as "Las Damas", the first paved road of the New World, this palace has been expertly renovated and turned into a 5-star luxury hotel complete with swimming pool, fitness center and exquisite restaurant.