Would suggest you get your work finished early enough to have at least two days off to visit beaches east of Santo Domingo and another two days to visit beaches north of Santiago. Suggest you then stay at Dominicus town and walk to the beach, and in Cabarete or Sosua, where you can also walk to the each from one of the many non-all inclusive hotels.
From Santiago to Cabarete is easy because Caribe Tours or Metro will get you there. To Dominicus, could take you three hours because you have to catch a bus to La Romana (less than an hour and a half trip) and from there get the minibus to Dominicus (another half an hour).
Of course, the beaches closer to Santo Domingo are Boca Chica, Guayacanes and Juan Dolio. Or Caribbean Sun at Embassy Beach, between Boca Chica and Guayacanes (if you like a wavy beach). Those could be done in a day trip -- buses leave from Parque Enriquillo off Av. Duarte.
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