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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Don’t believe all you hear about the Dominican Republic being unsafe! Yes, it...
Last edited: January 04, 2009
Recommended Reading 
Given its history and the interesting and diverse nature of its land, reading...
Last edited: June 19, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
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Last edited: March 24, 2009
Different Scenery  
SO MUCH TO SEE!!!   Dominican Republic has so much to offer!! So many times I...
Last edited: April 29, 2007
Dominican Republic Current Weather 
Today's weather and a 5 day forecast for Dominican Republic...
Last edited: June 13, 2008
Donations in the Dominican Republic 
Were you planning to bring or do you have room for school supplies to donate...
Last edited: August 16, 2006
Drinking and Preparing Mamajuana 
Mamajuana is the indigenous drink of the Dominican Republic.  It is a brew of...
Last edited: May 08, 2008
Introduction 
   Though the roads arenot the greatest, you can easily travel from point to...
Last edited: May 14, 2008
Ocean Safety 
If you're travelling to the DR you definitely need to know one thing - the...
Last edited: July 28, 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: June 29, 2009
Public Transportation 
You have a few different "Public Transportation" options when traveling in the...
Last edited: August 04, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
If you're looking for airport transfer options, Recommend Dominican Airport...
Last edited: May 18, 2008
Be Warned... 
There are at least three hotels in Santo Domingo named "Hotel Santo Domingo...
Last edited: June 29, 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: August 04, 2008
Events & Festivals 
February 27th is the celebration of independence in the DR - and in the ensuing...
Last edited: January 08, 2007
Family Travel 
The Dominican Republic is a family paradise destination. Perhaps overlooked...
Last edited: June 19, 2006
First-time Visitors 
First time visitors to the Dominican Republic must be warned - there is a very...
Last edited: June 04, 2009
Nightlife 
Though you might be heading to the Dominican Republic to relax, there’s a...
Last edited: February 19, 2008
Sports & Activities 
Visitors to Cabarete can learn to enjoy many water-sports including...
Last edited: January 13, 2008
Buying Larimar and Amber 
Amber (the regular honey coloured and the blue amber) is one of the easiest...
Last edited: June 17, 2006
Joyeria Las Americas 
Gold Treasure Shop is related to the largest pawn shop in the Dominican...
Last edited: February 12, 2009
Playa Grande Golf Course 
Playa Grande is probably the most aesthetically pleasing golf course in the...
Last edited: July 20, 2008
Quiksilver Punta Cana 
Located in the Palma Real Shopping village in the heart of Bavaro, the...
Last edited: February 15, 2009
South Coast Island Excursions 
So many places, you just may have to return again and again like so many South...
Last edited: June 23, 2006
Visiting Santo Domingo from PC/Bayahibe 
Many people are concerned about the roads and conditions under which they must...
Last edited: June 10, 2006
Visiting Saona Island 
There are lots of tours offered to Isla Saona (Saona Island) off the southeast...
Last edited: January 30, 2008
El Pomier 
Natural monument cave of the pomier  The cave of the pomier is considered the...
Last edited: February 13, 2007
Lake Enriquillo (Lago Enriquillo) 
The park area at the shores of Lago Enriquillo are unattended on some days. No...
Last edited: November 11, 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: June 23, 2006
Special Occasion Dining 
Special Dining in Cabarete, Dominican Republic The most spectacular and unique...
Last edited: July 27, 2006
Dress code in resort restaurants 
Many visitors to the Dominican Republic are concerned about the dress codes at...
Last edited: July 27, 2008
Service and Tips 
Dominican law requires hotels and restaurants to add a 10% service tax to your...
Last edited: June 09, 2008
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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: January 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
Entry into the Dominican Republic is easy!  Most nationalities will not require...
Last edited: November 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
Yes Si SEE No No NOH Please Por favor Pore fah-VORE Thank you Gracias...
Last edited: February 25, 2009
Telephones 
Calling TO the Dominican Republic If you want to call a number in the Dominican...
Last edited: November 19, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping is very appreciated in the DR, as wages are low.  A dollar to them...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Currency Issues 
Resorts in the Dominican do accept Pesos (the local curerency) but the American...
Last edited: July 03, 2008
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