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General Information On The Dominican Republic
Travel Etiquette for the Dominican Republic
Getting To and Around The Dominican Republic
Cities and Towns in the Dominican Republic
Accommodations In The Dominican Republic
Things To See And Do In The Dominican Republic
Dining in The Dominican Republic
Favorite Places And Things To Do In The Dominican Republic
Books, Magazines and Other Information
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Travel Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out. TravelEtiquette was formed to offer a unique reference point on essential etiquette advice and information for worldwide travel. Our features and articles are written by professional journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a background in this area. So – know before you go. Visit TravelEtiquette so you will know how to, as the old adage states, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”
 
Learn Spanish Today!  Isn't it time you learned another language? Spanish is fast becoming one of the most popular language in the world. Countries in Europe, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, North America and Africa have countries where Spanish is the local language. These countries include Spain, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Cube, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Equatorial Guinea and Mexico. If you plan to visit any of these countries, why not learn the language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Click on Learn Spanish Today to see how you can get FREE SPANISH LESSONS!

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Getting To The Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has two international airports. Las Americas International Airport is located in Santo Domingo. La Union International Airport is located about 23 miles east of Puerto Plata. Las Americas can be confusing and chaotic. Visitors are often required to undergo a very thorough customs check. As these customs officals are often overworked and underpaid, they can sometimes be pretty sharp with visitors. Your best bet is to keep your cool and continue to be polite. Being rude can only make the process more difficult. Be wary of letting anyone handle your bags, since thieves frequently pose as porters. Take care of your luggage yourself. Be sure to keep valuables in carry-on luggage, not your checked bags as stolen luggage is not uncommon. For these reasons most Caribbean traffic passes through La Union which, though farther from tourist destinations, makes for an easier arrival and departure.

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Cities and Towns in the Dominican Republic

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Suggestions For Things To See And Do
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Suggestions For Dining in The Dominican Republic
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Favorite Places In The Dominican Republic
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Books, Magazines and Other Information

 

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Dominican Republic Links
Dominican Republic Travel and Tourism

Another good source for information is The Dominican Republic Page.  Be sure to check it out!

Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.

2007 Travel Alert - Passports Needed for Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and Caribbean. Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport. As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. Click here for the State Department Summary.  And, if you need a passport in a hurry, because you forgot to apply months ago when you should have and your trip is almost upon you, click on Passports In A Hurry, or on Passport Visa Express!

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