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Central Park gets a facelift PUERTO PLATA, DOM. REP. Construction fences came down in time for President Fernandez to cut the ribbon at Puerto Plata's newly renovated Central Square. The makeover is the first step of a project to renovate the city's historical zone. While some say the new look is barren, others insist that the new open plaza look is loyal to the square's origins. Photo: Carina Sunesson Travel Visit our Visitors Guide... for the most complete regional travel info The POP Report Visitors Guide is the most complete archive of articles and information about visiting Puerto Plata and the north coast region. Find sections on excursions, shopping and nightlife that can help you plan your trip. Already booked? Be sure to download and bring with you the latest edition of Puerto Plata Hot!, full of information you'll be glad you have when you get here. Click here to go to the Visitors Guide 'Extreme School Makeovers' ... Retired teacher organizes 'helping hand' vacations for youth

Resort Report Cabarete may be hip, young and funky but nobody said you have to rough it Velero Beach Resort has started a high end trend in a town known for its dressed down, windsurfing crow

Things to Do Ocean World in Puerto Plata At Ocean World, you swim with the dolphins, and the sea lions - and the sharks! A glimpse at the world's first fully interactive ocean park now open in Puerto Plata

Leisure Property & Investment Oceanfront homesites... going, going, almost gone Sosua Ocean Village opens up prized land for oceanfront villas

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Costambar Monthly Magazine now available online. A periodical popular among snowbirds and parttime residents is now avaialble on The POP Report

How safe is it to venture off the resorts of Dominican Republic? A common question for first time travelers is discussed in an interesting forum posted on DR1, a website where many foreign residents in the Dominican Republic share their experience and impressions of this country with newcomers.

Luperon A Seafarer's guide to the safest harbor on the north coast of Hispaniola, where boaters' anchors often seem to grow roots

The Dominican Dream Project: Iguana Mama may sound like one of those trendy fruit drinks on offer in your deli's cooler, but it really represents one local woman's dream and what it has meant to the children in the Dominican Republic's north Coast.

Freestyle Catamarans provide an authentic racing experience

Trip Report: Monster Truck Safari

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