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Planning a Dominican Republic Vacation
Business Trip, Property Hunt?


Are you planning a Dominican Republic vacation? Or making a business trip to Santo Domingo? Or are you perhaps thinking about investing in Dominican Real Estate?

Well, my sister and I – being born and bred Dominicans – really LOVE our special island home, a Spanish speaking corner of the Caribbean, and we have built this website to try and help future visitors to the DR, like you, quickly and easily to find the information you need to make the most of your visit, relocation to, or vacation in the Dominican Republic – all in one place!


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We know that you will find lots of useful information on this site that you might find useful in planning a perfect visit to the Dominican Republic! (And if you can't find what you need, then be sure to let us know so that we can add a new page!... Or why not use one of our 'article submission' forms to submit your own Dominican resort review, or other useful Dominican tourist attraction information!)... We invite you to keep browsing our site to discover all that essential information you need to ensure you have an enjoyable Dominican Republic vacation!

The information we have compiled here will potentially:

  • Save you time planning an itinerary for your visit


  • Help you discover those 'special' places you might otherwise miss


  • Save you money on accommodation, eating-out, and entertainments


  • Help you experience the REAL Dominican Republic we know and love!

(NOTE: If our site helps you plan your Dominican Republic vacation, or business visit, please consider making a donation HERE, no matter how small, to support the continued viability of this voluntary project. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Ruth)

Discover the 'True Dominican Republic'

Maybe you are planning your first Dominican Republic vacation and want to get the most out of your visit?...

Perhaps you've been before on one of those Dominican Republic all-inclusive deals and realise you were missing out on experiencing 'the real DR' virtually imprisoned inside your 'premium priced compound'...

...But now you'd like to know the 'inside' information about where to stay, what to see, where to go, what to do...(and maybe what not to do :-D) to ensure you have a truly wonderful vacation in the Dominican Republic!

Where to buy Mamajuana

As this short 'official' promotion video suggests... the Dominican Republic 'never fails' to impress, and offers a literally inexhaustible variety of delights and attractions to any lucky visitor to its shores:

Being native Dominicans and passionate about the beauty of our beaches, finery of our forests and majesty of our mountains (Whoops! sorry about getting all poetic -- I blame my 'English' husband, who's editing this page!) we hope our 'insider knowledge' will help you in your quest to plan the perfect Dominican Republic vacation and to find what you need to know about:

As you will see when you look through our website we've tried to cram in loads of other tid-bits and general information about the Dominican Republic, too, such as...

And don't forget that we will be happy to publish any feedback about your vacation in the Dominican Republic, right here on the site as soon as you get back!


If you are planning a Dominican Republic vacation or visit, then take a peek at some of our recent Dominican Republic Video 'finds' first by clicking on the graphics below now!













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So...if you are traveling to the Dominican Republic for a great vacation or perhaps on business? Or if you are seeking Dominican real estate as an investment or for retirement?... Then there's never been a better time to visit... whatever reason you are visiting for!

For any questions about a vacation in the Dominican Republic that we haven't yet covered on the site then please do contact us and we will try and answer your query if we can.

If you are planning a visit on business, for work, to seek that ideal 'place-in-the-sun', or simply for a wonderful Dominican Republic vacation - whenever you travel to our lovely homeland we hope that you have a fantastic time, and that you find our site helpful in planning a successful trip.

...And, once again, when you get back, be sure to take a few minutes to post us your Dominican hotel or Dominican Republic resort review, and help future visitors to La Hispaniola plan a great time too!

Best wishes


Ruth & Esther

Dear Visitor, If our website helps you plan your Dominican Republic vacation, or visit, and you feel you can support this entirely voluntary project with a small donation, please click one of the 'donate' buttons below - and accept our grateful thanks in advance. Thank you:


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The Visiting the Dominican Republic Vacation Shop -- "eBahia" -- is now open for business! Hosted via Amazon.com it offers a wide range of vacation necessities, including Dominican Maps, Guide-books, Swimwear for all the family, Surf and kite board gear, Cameras and more, all available for great prices from a totally secure website platform. Please take a look when you have a minute!

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If you'd like to link to us from your own web page or web site, please copy and paste the following link, or something similar (if your can't get a 'live' link from this just write to us for the code):

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or CONTACT FORM to request a graphic image link and code and we will make it for you!

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Your Essential Dominican Republic Contacts ALL listed here!!
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The Perfect Retirement Plan: Could the Dominican Republic be part of YOURS?
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What is a typical malaria symptom? If you need to know, check here.
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Avoiding malaria when visiting the 'tropics' - Our Top Tips!
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Air travel tips to make your visit to the Dominican Republic an smooth ride
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