Overview

Where to find the most tranquil beaches, the best shopping areas, and the freshest seafood in one of the caribbean's most budget-friendly resort destinations. Insightful commentary on the Dominican Republic's mix of old and new culture, including the historic city of Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial and the Samana Penninsula's Parque Nacional Los Haitises, one of the most visited parks in the country. Opinionated write-ups. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.

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Author:   Darwin Porter ,  Danforth Prince
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   5th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 10.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 18.80cm
Weight:   0.160kg
ISBN:  

9781118004241

ISBN 10:   1118004248
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   03 November 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

List of Maps vi 1 THE BEST OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 1 The Best Beaches 3 The Best Attractions 4 2 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 6 Regions in Brief 7 Getting There 12 When to Go 15 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CALENDAR OF EVENTS 16 Entry Requirements 18 Money & Costs 19 THE DOMINICAN PESO, THE U.S. & CANADIAN DOLLARS & THE BRITISH POUND 22 Staying Healthy 22 Crime & Safety 23 Specialized Travel Resources 25 Responsible Tourism 28 Package Deals 29 Staying Connected 31 3 SETTLING INTO SANTO DOMINGO 33 Orientation 34 FAST FACTS: SANTO DOMINGO 38 Where to Stay 39 Where to Eat 49 4 EXPLORING SANTO DOMINGO 60 Santo Domingo in 1 Day 61 Fortresses & a Cathedral 64 The Top Museums 67 Historic Churches 70 Other Attractions 72 Gardens, Parks & a Zoo 74 Beaches & Other Outdoor Fun 75 Best Shopping Buys 76 Santo Domingo After Dark 80 5 BEACH RESORTS EAST OF SANTO DOMINGO 85 Boca Chica 86 Juan Dolio 92 La Romana, Bayahibe & Altos de ChavOn 97 Altos de Chavon: An Artists' Colony 111 6 PUNTA CANA & BAVARO 114 Essentials 115 Where to Stay & Eat 119 Where to Eat in Punta Cana & Bavaro 132 Beaches & Other Outdoor Pursuits 134 7 THE SAMANA PENINSULA 139 Samana 141 WHALE WATCHING 145 Las Galeras 148 Las Terrenas 152 8 PUERTO PLATA & THE AMBER COAST 157 Puerto Plata & Playa Dorada 159 Sosua 177 Cabarete 183 9 SANTIAGO 189 Orientation 190 City Layout 190 Getting Around 192 Where to Stay 192 Where to Eat 193 Seeing the Sights 194 Santiago After Dark 195 10 FAST FACTS: DOMINICAN REPBULIC 196 Fast Facts 196 Index 203 General Index 203 Accommodations Index 207 Restaurants Index 208

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As a team of veteran travel writers, Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince have produced numerous Frommer's titles on the Caribbean, Bermuda, and The Bahamas, including The Mother Ship, Frommer's Caribbean, Frommer's Portable Cayman Islands, Frommer's Puerto Rico, Frommer's Jamaica, Frommer's Barbados, Caribbean Bargain Book, Caribbean For Dummies, The Bahamas For Dummies, Frommer's Portable Bahamas, Dollarwise Guide to the Caribbean, Frommer's the Caribbean from $70 a Day, Frommer's Portable Virgin Islands, and Frommer's Portable Puerto Rico. Porter is also a Hollywood columnist, a radio broadcaster, and has written numerous biographies of American iconic figures. Formerly of the Paris bureau of The New York Times, Prince is president of Blood Moon Productions.

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