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Planning a vacation in the Dominican Republic?
Traveling to the Dominican Republic on business?
Seeking Dominican real estate for
investment or retirement?...
There's Never Been A Better Time To Visit:
In the US (New York):
In the UK (London):
Or...wherever you are!
Well, my sister and I – born and bred Dominicans – really LOVE our special Caribbean island and have set up this website to ensure that YOU can easily get the information you need to make the most of your Dominican Republic vacation, or visit, – all in one place!
We know that you will find lots of useful information on this site that you might need to plan 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!) 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:
(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)
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!
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 even...
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!
For any questions about a Dominican Republic vacation 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 fanatastic time, and that you find our site helpful in planning a successful trip.
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:
Whether it is before - or after - your Dominican Republic vacation be sure to visit our new Dominican Republic Gift Ideas 'hub' here (click the image!):
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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