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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Don’t believe all you hear about the Dominican Republic being unsafe! Yes, it...
Last edited: 24 November 2009
Recommended Reading 
Given its history and the interesting and diverse nature of its land, reading...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
http://www.domini...   this is the website for the Dominican Republic Tourist...
Last edited: 18 October 2009
Different Scenery  
SO MUCH TO SEE!!!   Dominican Republic has so much to offer!! So many times I...
Last edited: 29 April 2007
Dominican Republic Current Weather 
Today's weather and a 5 day forecast for Dominican Republic...
Last edited: 13 June 2008
Donations in the Dominican Republic 
Were you planning to bring or do you have room for school supplies to donate...
Last edited: 16 August 2006
Drinking and Preparing Mamajuana 
Mamajuana is the indigenous drink of the Dominican Republic.  It is a brew of...
Last edited: 08 May 2008
Introduction 
   Though the roads arenot the greatest, you can easily travel from point to...
Last edited: 14 May 2008
Ocean Safety 
If you're travelling to the DR you definitely need to know one thing - the...
Last edited: 28 July 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Getting in and out of the airport is pretty easy.  When you get there they take...
Last edited: 29 June 2009
Public Transportation 
You have a few different "Public Transportation" options when traveling in the...
Last edited: 04 August 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
If you're looking for airport transfer options, Recommend Dominican Airport...
Last edited: 18 May 2008
Be Warned... 
There are at least three hotels in Santo Domingo named "Hotel Santo Domingo...
Last edited: 29 June 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Dominican Republic offers a wide variety of day trips, excursions, tours and...
Last edited: 04 August 2008
Events & Festivals 
February 27th is the celebration of independence in the DR - and in the ensuing...
Last edited: 08 January 2007
Family Travel 
The Dominican Republic is a family paradise destination. Perhaps overlooked...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
First-time Visitors 
First time visitors to the Dominican Republic must be warned - there is a very...
Last edited: 25 July 2009
Nightlife 
Though you might be heading to the Dominican Republic to relax, there’s a...
Last edited: 19 February 2008
Sports & Activities 
Visitors to Cabarete can learn to enjoy many water-sports including...
Last edited: 13 January 2008
Buying Larimar and Amber 
Amber (the regular honey coloured and the blue amber) is one of the easiest...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
Joyeria Las Americas 
Gold Treasure Shop is related to the largest pawn shop in the Dominican...
Last edited: 12 February 2009
Playa Grande Golf Course 
Playa Grande is probably the most aesthetically pleasing golf course in the...
Last edited: 20 July 2008
Quiksilver Punta Cana 
Located in the Palma Real Shopping village in the heart of Bavaro, the...
Last edited: 15 February 2009
Scenic Views 
www.youtube.com/w... week long trip to a 3 resort complex in Puerta Plata...
Last edited: 09 October 2009
South Coast Island Excursions 
So many places, you just may have to return again and again like so many South...
Last edited: 23 June 2006
Visiting Santo Domingo from PC/Bayahibe 
Many people are concerned about the roads and conditions under which they must...
Last edited: 10 June 2006
Visiting Saona Island 
There are lots of tours offered to Isla Saona (Saona Island) off the southeast...
Last edited: 14 August 2009
El Pomier 
Natural monument cave of the pomier  The cave of the pomier is considered the...
Last edited: 13 February 2007
Lake Enriquillo (Lago Enriquillo) 
The park area at the shores of Lago Enriquillo are unattended on some days. No...
Last edited: 11 November 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining with a View 
There are so many beautiful seaside spots in the DR. If you have the...
Last edited: 23 June 2006
Special Occasion Dining 
Special Dining in Cabarete, Dominican Republic The most spectacular and unique...
Last edited: 27 July 2006
Dress code in resort restaurants 
Many visitors to the Dominican Republic are concerned about the dress codes at...
Last edited: 27 July 2008
Service and Tips 
Dominican law requires hotels and restaurants to add a 10% service tax to your...
Last edited: 09 June 2008
Los Charros & Los Pinches Chaparros 
Los Charros y Los Pinches Chaparros  Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Native...
Last edited: 23 August 2009
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Inside For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Money The best way to manage spending money for food, drinks, gifts, excursions...
Last edited: 06 January 2009
Crossing the Border 
Entry into the Dominican Republic is easy!  Most nationalities will not require...
Last edited: 27 November 2006
Important Phrases 
Yes Si SEE No No NOH Please Por favor Pore fah-VORE Thank you Gracias...
Last edited: 25 February 2009
Telephones 
Calling TO the Dominican Republic If you want to call a number in the Dominican...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping is very appreciated in the DR, as wages are low.  A dollar to them...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Currency Issues 
Resorts in the Dominican do accept Pesos (the local curerency) but the American...
Last edited: 03 July 2008
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