Important Notes, Guidelines and Things to Remember

• The Dominican Republic is a beautiful island with lots of wonderful things to do, inland, onshore and offshore, make the most of your time here and make it a vacation to remember.
• Therealdr.com only features the best tours, attractions and excursions available.
• All tours attractions and excursions featured and published by therealdr.com are personally checked to ensure the implementation of international food hygiene standards, guide competency, language ability, driver and vehicle quality, general safety and insurance coverage.
• Tours sold by unlicensed or pirate operators may be cheaper but generally have not been checked adequately for basic hygiene, safety & often have little or no insurance coverage which is why they are cheaper. Be safe at all times.
• Tours sold by unlicensed or pirate operators can often be dangerous and at best disappointing. The chances of seeking a refund, compensation or representation if required will most likely be non-existent.
• Always book tours, attractions and excursions with a reputable, reliable, safe and fully insured operator.
• Follow these guidelines with your safety and well being in mind and you will be well on your way the kind of special, memorable vacation you’ve been dreaming of and deserve.

As the Dominican Republic continues to grow and develop, so does the infrastructure in and around the resorts, not least the ever growing list of things to do during your vacation here.  There are a whole host of daytime trips, tours, excursions and attractions available, including night time activities not to mention special events or local holidays that may be of interest to you during your stay here in the Dominican Republic. Keep checking in with us at therealdr.com and we will do our utmost to keep you updated as and when we discover anything that may be of interest to you.

Of course it’s natural for you to want to make the most of your hotel here as generally the all inclusive packages on offer tend to cover most of your basic needs in terms of comfort, food, drink, activities and general relaxation.

It is important to understand and realize however that the Dominican Republic is a beautiful island, brimming with amazing tropical flora and fauna with mind blowing views that at times will take your breath away. The Dominican Republic is steeped in history, unique culture and the people here are some of the friendliest you are likely to meet in any country around the world. Over and above this, the shorelines here are home to some of the worlds’ most spectacular beaches. Once on the beach here, you are literally just a few steps away from entering a magical under sea world, which is home to an abundance of colourful coral reefs, exotic tropical sea life and literally a once in a lifetime opportunity to have a marine encounter the likes of which you have never experienced before.  So ultimately we urge you to take the time and trouble to explore beyond the confines of your hotel and open up a whole new world of excitement and adventure that is ready and waiting for you.

We at the realdr.com have many years experience in the travel and tourism industry. We understand the importance of quality, safety and value for money, and we also understand that it is our job to steer you towards the kind of tours and attractions that truly will make your vacation experience here in the Dominican Republic jam packed with the kind of memories that will stay with you for a lifetime.

As such, we can tell you honestly that we only feature within this site the best quality excursions available. All of the tours & attractions published have been tried and tested by our staff before they reach the pages of therealdr.com In addition to our constant search to provide quality and value for money, we are pleased to advise that the tours and attractions featured within this site have been scrutinised for food hygiene and general all round safety.

IMPORTANT

It is of utmost importance to understand that the Dominican Republic still is in certain aspects a third world country. Regulations regarding food hygiene, guiding standards, driver training and background checks regarding competency, vehicle maintenance and vehicle safety are not strictly regulated and often overlooked for the chance for some unlicensed tour operator or pirate excursion company to make a fast buck at your expense.

Because of this it is more than likely that you will be offered some incredible deals on tours with significant savings against some of the more prominent tours and attractions available. Prices are often cheaper because basic competencies like food hygiene, vehicle maintenance, staff training and insurance have pretty much been ignored. Should you decide to take a chance and book one of these tours, know that you are doing so at your own risk and with the distinct possibility that some major hygiene and safety factors have been completely overlooked. Because of this we urge you to always book your tours with a reputable, reliable, safe and fully insured tour operator. Your safety and the overall quality of your vacation here in the Dominican Republic is of utmost importance to us and exactly why therealdr.com exists as an up to date information and reputable reliable booking service.