Transportation

By |2018-07-19T15:52:59-04:00December 5th, 2007|Categories: Area Guides, Transportation|

   Transportation in and to the Dominican Republic Need help planning your Vacation to The Dominican Republic? Get the Best Flights withTravelocity from New York to Santo Domingo with eatdrinksleeptravel.com Make all your travel plans with eatdrinksleeptravel.com we provide you with information from take off to landing, from Rental Car, Hotel & Flight bookings we provide you with our suggestions [...]

Pedernales

By |2018-07-19T15:52:44-04:00April 24th, 2007|Categories: Area Guides, Southwest Region|

Pedernales   The extreme southwestern tip of the Dominican Republic is one of the most spectacularly beautiful regions of the entire country, yet because of its isolation and lack of conventional tourism infrastructure, it remains one of the most under-appreciated. However, for travelers deliberately seeking the unconventional and rare, the southwest, with its two gigantic national [...]

Barahona

By |2018-07-19T15:52:52-04:00April 24th, 2007|Categories: Area Guides, Southwest Region|

  Barahona     The regional capital of the Southwest, Barahona is the most convenient base for exploring the natural wonders in the area. Moderate-sized hotels with modern amenities such as Casa Larimar and the two restaurants to be found for miles are here. You'd come here for nature. Find some of the most remote and [...]

Santiago

By |2018-07-19T15:50:38-04:00April 24th, 2007|Categories: Area Guides, Central Region|

Santiago   The second largest city in the Dominican Republic, the fertile soils of Santiago and surrounding area are the most important to the country's agricultural industries. For fun, the city offers museums and other attractions, good restaurants, a thriving nightlife and Carnival in February.   Photos by Marvin del Cid.      

Jarabacoa

By |2018-07-19T15:50:46-04:00April 24th, 2007|Categories: Area Guides, Central Region|

  Jarabacoa     With its pine-covered mountain terrain and comparatively cool climate, the heart of the vast central mountain range in the Dominican Republic is a far cry from your typical tropical landscape.  Up here, the only body of water remotely resembling a beach are the three roaring rivers used for white water rafting – [...]

Puerto Plata

By |2018-07-19T15:51:33-04:00April 24th, 2007|Categories: Area Guides, North Coast|

  Puerto Plata     Puerto Plata, in the North of the Dominican Republic, is an increasingly popular tourist destination with exceptional beaches and a boisterous nightlife. With the growth in tourism and a favorable exchange rate, you can expect to find your money going a long way. The Playa Dorada beach, stretching for about 15 [...]

Sosua

By |2018-07-19T15:51:39-04:00April 24th, 2007|Categories: Area Guides, North Coast|

  Sosua     Beautiful hotels, a crescent-shaped bay and serene waters, placed against a frenetic backdrop of 'expat' restaurants and bars characterize this neighborhood beach. The calm waters make this a safe option for families with children; offshore reefs provide spectacular underwater sightseeing. The pool and beach facilities at Casa Marina Reef (809.571.3535) offer a [...]

Cabarete

By |2018-07-19T15:51:45-04:00April 24th, 2007|Categories: Area Guides, North Coast|

Cabarete     This laid-back village next to Puerto Plata offers a bohemian lifestyle, extreme sports and a legendary nightlife. The little town sits between a semicircular beach of golden sand and a lagoon with a backdrop of mountains. Ideal wind and wave conditions have turned the four-mile-long beach into a windsurfer’s mecca, making it a [...]

Playa Grande

By |2018-07-19T15:51:53-04:00April 24th, 2007|Categories: Area Guides, North Coast|

  Playa Grande     The most spectacular swimming area on the north coast is a long stretch of mostly undeveloped shoreline with tall cliffs on all sides. A large international hotel chain once operated a resort here, but has since closed down. And aside from the few vendors selling fresh fish and cold beer from [...]

Las Galeras

By |2018-07-19T15:52:01-04:00April 24th, 2007|Categories: Area Guides, Samana Peninsula|

  Las Galeras       In tranquil Las Galeras, a sweeping curve of beach bends around gentle blue waters. This is a quiet and serene fisherman's village with beautiful reefs for snorkelling . Las Galeras is also a good launching point for visiting the area’s other gorgeous but remote beaches.  Small fishing boats ferry passengers [...]

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