Dominican Republic Travel
Travelling to the Dominican Republic is like a dream come true for many of us. With its white sandy beaches, turqoiuse ocean and fervent jungle, the Dominican Republic is simply a perfect place to spend your much needed and deserved vacation. The other reason, although their are many, that people travel to the Dominican Republic from across the globe, is because of the warmth and friendliness of the Dominican people. If you've never experienced a Dominican smile (usually accompanied by a shot of rum), then, it is said, you have never truly lived.
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The Dominican Republic has over 200 miles of spectacular beaches along the coastline of the island that stretches for over 800 miles. To list the top 10 beaches is indeed a daunting task, and surely a matter of taste, as they are as diverse as the geological makeup of the interior, and each has its own style, attractions, and beauty. Nevertheless we will try, and beg forgiveness if we have neglected one of your favourites. Starting from the southeast coast…
Occupying the eastern half of the island of Hispaniola, the Dominican Republic (the DR or Dom Rep, as it's often known) is a hugely popular destination, thanks to the portion of the country that most resembles the image of a Caribbean playland: the crystal-clear waters and sandy beaches lined with palm trees, of which the DR has plenty. This vision of leisurely days spent by the sea and romantic nights filled with merengue and dark rum is supported by what…
There are seven international airports in the Dominican Republic. These are: Las Americas International Airport In the capital city of Santo Domingo is the second busiest airport in the Dominican Republic. The following airlines provide service from Europe, the United States, and Canada: American Airlines, American Eagle, Copa, Continental Airlines, Delta, Jet Blue, Spirit, US Airways, Air France, Iberia, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Pan Am, Air Caraibes, LIAT, and Air Canada. Designation SDQ (MDSD). Runway length 11,000 feet. Phone 809-549-0450. Punta…
There are two main seasons in the Dominican Republic, the cool season which runs from November to April and the rainy season from May to October. A lot of people and visitors to the island prefer the cool season as the heat is less intense, the humidity is lower and the rainfall is less frequent. Temperatures are generally around 29°C during the day and will go down to about 19°C at night.During the rainy season the rainfall can get very…
Money The Dominican Currency is the Peso. The peso is divided up into 100 centavos, and the symbol for the peso is RD$ - not to be confused with the US dollar!The peso comes in a variety of forms from coins of 1 pesos, 5, 10 and 25 coins to banknotes of 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000.Please do not accept any notes with rips, stuck back together with sellotape or that have writing on them (in biro or ink).The…
First of all a huge big Welcome to the Dominican Republic. Bienvenidos (welcome) as we say over here to one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. After checking into your hotel and getting your bearings somewhat you may want to discover what is in fact beyond the boundaries of your hotel reception and golf course. A country of contrasts from the deliciously lush north of the island to the flat and dry landscape of the south, there are…
Opportunities for sea sports are naturally tremendous, ranging from swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving, windsurfing and surfing, to deep-sea fishing and whale-watching. Though many beaches are protected from powerful ocean currents by natural barriers, others have dangerous riptides along them, and should be avoided by all but the strongest of swimmers. The vast majority of Dominican reefs have been damaged beyond repair by careless local fishing practices, notably the daily dropping of anchors by thousands of small vessels. The only…
Almost all non-resident visitors to the DR will need a passport and almost everyone will require a tourist card. The tourist card costs US$10 and can purchased on arrival into the country prior to passing through immigration. Depending on the amount of flights on the ground at the time of your arrival the lines can sometimes be lengthy. The tourist card will then be surrendered after your passport has been stamped. PLEASE NOTE - The tourist card can only be…
Yes, the time has come and you have now left the cocoon like cushioning of your all- inclusive resort, maybe you have gone on an excursion for the day, or are taking a walk down the beach and buying some souvenirs from local vendors, or maybe you just fancy having a bit of a chat in Spanish.....But wait, you don’t speak the local lingo! Don’t despair - We at The RealDR have compiled a list of phrases and useful words…
Planes, trains and automobiles - well not quite as there are no train stations in the DR, however there is an excellent bus service, small island aircraft service and gua guas (public buses) as well as car hire companies.Bus Service The two main bus companies are Metro (tel: 809 566 7126) and Caribe (tel: 809 221 4422) tours. Both services offer clean, regular and air conditioned buses into each major city and towns throughout the DR. Timetables and costs are…
