Frommer's^® Portable Dominican Republic, 1st Edition

by Darwin Porter

• ISBN13: 9780764539145
• ISBN10: 0764539140
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers
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Summary

Frommer2s Portable Guides are for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn2t want to pack a full-size guidebook. The Portables have the same commitment to accuracy and detail as the Frommer2s Complete Guides, with the same broad demographic appeal, from budget to deluxe. Frommer2s Portable Dominican Republic combines complete information for the island in one easy-to-carry guide. We currently publish a complete guide to Frommer2s Caribbean that includes coverage of the Dominican Republic. This new portable guide will be geared toward travelers visiting only the Dominican Republic and will feature more detailed information on the island than is found in Frommer2s Caribbean.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	p. v
The Best of the Dominican Republic	p. 1
The Best Beaches	p. 3
The Best Attractions	p. 4
Planning Your Trip to the Dominican Republic	p. 5
Regions in Brief	p. 5
Visitor Information	p. 8
Entry Requirements & Customs	p. 8
Money	p. 11
The D.R. Peso, the U.S. and Canadian Dollars & the British Pound	p. 12
When to Go	p. 14
Dominican Holidays	p. 14
Dominican Republic Calendar of Events	p. 15
Medical Insurance	p. 17
Health & Safety	p. 18
Specialized Travel Resources	p. 20
Getting There by Plane	p. 22
Getting Around the Dominican Republic	p. 23
Package Deals	p. 24
Fast Facts: Dominican Republic	p. 26
Settling into Santo Domingo	p. 30
Orientation	p. 30
Fast Facts: Santo Domingo	p. 34
Where to Stay	p. 36
Where to Dine	p. 45
Exploring Santo Domingo	p. 58
Fortresses & a Cathedral	p. 60
The Leading Museums	p. 62
Most Historic Churches	p. 65
Other Attractions & Curiosities	p. 67
Gardens, Parks & a Zoo	p. 69
Beaches & Other Outdoor Pursuits	p. 70
Un, Dos, Tres Strikes--You're Out	p. 71
Best Shopping Buys	p. 72
Santo Domingo After Dark	p. 75
Beach Resorts East of Santo Domingo	p. 80
Boca Chica	p. 80
Juan Dolio	p. 88
La Romana & Altos de Chavon	p. 96
Altos de Chavon: An Artists' Colony	p. 106
Punta Cana & Bavaro	p. 110
Essentials	p. 111
Where to Stay & Dine	p. 114
Where to Dine in Punta Cana & Bavaro	p. 122
Beaches & Other Outdoor Pursuits	p. 124
The Samana Peninsula	p. 127
Samana	p. 128
Whale-Watching	p. 132
Las Galeras	p. 135
Las Terrenas	p. 141
Puerto Plata & the Amber Coast	p. 148
Puerto Plata & Playa Dorada	p. 149
Sosua	p. 166
Index	p. 174
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