Planning a Dominican Republic Vacation
Business Trip, Property Hunt?

Are you planning a Dominican Republic vacation? Making a business trip to Santo Domingo? Or considering investing in Dominican Real Estate?

Well, my sister and I were born in the heart of the Dominican Republic, near to San Francsico de Macoris. We spent many innocent wonderful years living in rustic homes and simple communities and we still really LOVE our special island home.

Santo Domingo (as locals tend to refer to whole country) is a Spanish speaking corner of the Caribbean, and we have built this website to try and help future and returning visitors to the Dominican Republic to find information quickly and easily and to make the most of a visit to, or vacation in the Dominican Republic – all in one place!. There is a lot of information here, so grab a Dominican coffee, or perhaps light-up a Dominican cigar, and take leisurely some time to browse!

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 -- please blame my 'English' husband, who is helping to edit 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:

• The best of the 350+ fabulous Dominican Republic beaches
• Dominican Republic tours around the Island
• Great Dominican Republic hotels, restaurants and bars
• Popular Dominican Republic sports and activities
• Dominican Republic resorts you may be visiting

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...

• What to expect of the Dominican Republic weather wherever you stay
• A brief introduction to our Dominican Republic history
• Essential tips for your visit to/vacation in the Dominican Republic
• Venues to consider when planning a Caribbean Wedding in the DR and the things not to forget to make that special wedding in the DR especially memorable.
• Where to find the latest Dominican Republic news
• Information about Dominican coach services,taxis and
• Where to get a good Dominican car rental deal
• Or submit the form here right now if all you need is a Taxi Quote
• Or simply grab out latest free ebook guide to Dominican bus and coach services and timetables

  In fact... you can even find out...

• What it's like at Christmas in the Dominican Republic...such a special time to visit our enchanting island!

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!

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 realize 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!

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:

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 Dominican Republic Videos that others have published by clicking on the graphics below:

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 & Al

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