Category: Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic offers a lot of activities that tourists can participate in. All year long visitors can indulge in souvenir shopping, gambling, swimming, hiking, water sports, and recreational activities in national parks, culture enriching and tasting the different local cuisines. Outdoor types of activities like snorkeling, golf, windsurfing, baseball, kite boarding, surfing, scuba diving, boating and yachting are just a few thrilling activities that are rampant in the Dominican Republic. In a country with over 25 national parks other nature friendly activities such as bird watching and hiking are also…

One of the greatest beach paradises in the world. Since it is located in the Caribbean, 800-mile coastline of Dominican Republic is a home for several magnificent beaches. The tropical weather of the island compliments the sparkling waters and fine sands of this tourist destination. The pristine beaches of Dominican Republic made the island as one of the top tourist destinations with a booming tourism industry. Although there are a lot of excellent beaches in Dominican Republic, there are still places that surely stand above the rest. The popular beaches…

The Dominican Republic offers a lot of tourist attractions that until now mesmerizes visitors upon arriving in this scenic island nation. Here are some attractions guides to show new travelers about some interesting places to visit in the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo is the capital city of the Dominican Republic and it is also the largest and in this place a lot of attractions are situated. This city has a thriving and lively port, restaurants that offer the best Dominican cuisine, Cultural Plaza, Museums, Parks, Casinos and world rated hotels.…

The Dominican Republic is a country occupying two-thirds of the Hispaniola Island. It enjoys a continuous stream of tourists throughout the year because of its many tourist destination. The casino and gaming industry of the country can be said to contribute to the influx of visitors to the Dominican Republic. Casinos in the country offer complete and unadulterated fun, entertainment and high stakes thrill. Gamers will find everything that they can see in a Las Vegas casino, table games such as Blackjack, poker, craps, roulette and baccarat to the glitzy…

We are now living in a pace where people don’t seem to get tired of working. We tend to work even on times when we’re supposed to just stay home and relax. We always thrive to do our work the best that we can but then, we must not forget that our body and mind need some rest too. Our resting time does not only mean sleeping time. We must also find time to relax, unwind with our family or friends or perhaps just to be in tune with ourselves.…

The country of Dominican Republic possesses a rich history after being explored and claimed by the famous Christopher Columbus in 1492. From being a Spanish colony, it was then ceded to France and ruled by Haiti after the year of 1821. The country became independent in 1844 but experienced unstable governance because of the president’s dictatorship that lasted for so many years. Now with Santo Domingo as its largest city that serves as the country’s capital, Dominican Republic has more than 9 million people that rely in the country’s economy…

Being in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is open to a lot of influences, and of course those influences will be reflected in the one of the most popular aspect of any country’s cultural expressions – its food. The cuisine of the Dominican Republic is similar to many other Latin American cuisines, with an overwhelmingly Spanish flavor, but with additional African and local Taino influences. Appetizing Spanish cuisine is transformed by the availability of local ingredients in a Dominican Republic household, as it has been done in other Spanish colonies…

It is typical for visitors to shop for gift items either for themselves or to bring home to their family and friends whenever they visit a different country or place. In the Dominican Republic different souvenirs are available for the thrifty and persistent shopper. A variety of locally made handicrafts can be found in many of the tourist spots in the country. Items range from vibrant Dominican and Haitian paintings to wood and stone carvings. There are also ceramics and furniture made of made of mahogany as well as amber…

There’s no other place in world that is as stunning as Dominican Republic. Moreover, there’s no other place that you can have the most romantic wedding and honeymoon other than this island located in the Caribbean. You can have the traditional wedding with an aisle adorned with laces, silks and flowers of your choice. The only difference is that the paradisiacal sight of the Dominican Republic sets as your backdrop. Locals can do this everyday without any further hassle. As for foreigners wanting to profess their undying love to each…

Taking a vacation is more enjoyable when you don’t have to worry about anything especially with your means of going to and fro the many different places you wish to visit. Transportation means a lot but unfortunately it is not advisable for tourists to bring their own cars with them to another country especially if you are staying there for a short period of time like a vacation or for corporate business reasons. For this, better to find a car rental company that offers great services by browsing the country’s…

Tourists and locals are commonly seen dotting the stunning beaches of Dominican Republic during the day. They usually take advantage of the tropical whether as they frolic on the pristine beaches or bathe their bodies under the sun. But when the sun starts to set, everybody rush to their hotel rooms to change into different clothing that would fit the Caribbean atmosphere of Dominican Republic during the night. The bars and restaurants start to set their establishment’s lights on as they get ready for the rush of the loyal clients…

For the adventure and nature lover tourist, Dominican Republic’s National Parks are a must see. The country boasts of around twelve national parks, each as distinctive and different as its name. Listed below are some of the country’s national parks and their attractions. Parque Nacional del Este An unpopulated area located at the western side of the peninsula, this park spans 430 square kilometers and includes the island of Saona. The main section of the park is made up of limestone formed a million years ago. The topography is dry…

The beauty of Dominican Republic is always appreciated by more or less three million visitors each year. It is because Dominican Republic has mountainous landscapes together with its breathtaking golden soft sand beaches beside the wonderful coastal line, making it an unforgettable place for every guest who had given the chance to visit the country. Since tourism plays a great part in any country, Dominican Republic have improved over the years. A proof of this would be the continuous development of the country when it comes to its real estate…

The Dominican Republic possesses a typical and tropical like weather and climate all year round which makes it one of the most ideal Caribbean holiday locations. This means that the climate conditions all over the Dominican Republic is consistently sunny and warm nearly all year round. Being a maritime and tropical nation, the wet season in the Dominican Republic usually starts from the months of May until November with periodic visitation of hurricanes around june and november. This rainy season are not considered to come in the whole period, in…

Dominican Republic is a beautiful Latin American nation situated near the archipelago of the Greater Antilles on the island of Hispaniola on the Caribbean Island. Dominican Republic shares its border with Haiti. Dominican Republic is about 44,440 square kilometers big, being the second biggest nation in the Antilles region with Cuba being the largest. Dominican Republic has three major mountain ranges; these are the Cordillera Septentrional, Cordillera Central and the Cordillera Oriental of the East. Situated between the Septentrional and the Central mountain ranges lies the fertile, scenic and rich…

With a land area of more than 18,000 square miles, getting around the country can be a daunting task for the adventurous traveler. However, there are several ways of getting around the country’s varied terrain. The most effective and cheapest way to get to the Dominican Republic from any part of the globe is by air, as part of a package tour. With seven international airports and more domestic airports, flying can be the most convenient and fastest way of roaming around the country. Domestic, as well as charter flights,…

The Dominican Republic’s history is filled with many setbacks. For most of the twentieth century the country was unsettled and was always in political turmoil. Until the death of military dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo in 1961, the country was non-representative. Establishing a democratic process was a promising development in 1978. However, complete democracy was hard to achieve when the country is still struggling with its domestic politics and economy. Christopher Columbus first discovered the island in 1492 which he named Hispaniola. When they landed on the island, Columbus and his…

Dominican Republic is one growing economy. There are many industries in this island that contributes to the ever emerging finances especially those businesses’ related in the industry of tourism. Many areas in this Caribbean island used to be undeveloped. Not until tourists come rushing in. The demand for hotel accommodations, attractive sites, beautiful constructions became surging high. Along with this, many other businesses have emerged such as restaurants, souvenir shops, bars, outdoor and water sports facility rentals, eco-tourism, guided hiking and more. If you would like to invest a business…

Dominican Republic is a country particularly located on the eastern part of the second largest island in West Indies called Hispaniola. Its population is consisted of different types of people but more of European & African nationalities. This country has only one official language, Spanish with religion such as Roman Catholic and sometimes Protestant. Different views are to be seen in Dominican Republic as it generally is a mountainous country from northwest to southeast. Dominican Republic’s largest city is Santo Domingo and also serves as the capital city of the…