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

by Darwin Porter

• ISBN13: 9780764556067
• ISBN10: 0764556061
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2003-11-01
• Publisher: Frommers
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Summary

Frommer's Portable Guides are for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to pack a full-size guidebook. The Portables have the same commitment to accuracy and detail as the Frommer's Complete Guides, with the same broad demographic appeal, from budget to deluxe. Frommer's Portable Dominican Republic combines complete information for the island in one easy-to-carry guide. We currently publish a complete guide to Frommer's 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 Frommer's Caribbean.

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

1. The Best of the Dominican Republic.

1 The Best Beaches.

2 The Best Attractions.

2. Planning Your Trip to the Dominican Republic.

1 Regions in Brief.

2 Visitor Information.

3 Entry Requirements & Customs.

4 Money.

The D.R. Peso, the U.S. and Canadian Dollars & the British Pound.

5 When to Go.

Dominican Holidays.

Dominican Republic Calendar of Events.

Medical Insurance.

6 Health & Safety.

7 Specialized Travel Resources.

8 Getting There by Plane.

9 Getting Around the Dominican Republic.

10 Package Deals.

Fast Facts: Dominican Republic.

3. Settling into Santo Domingo.

1 Orientation.

Fast Facts: Santo Domingo.

2 Where to Stay.

3 Where to Dine.

4. Exploring Santo Domingo.

1 Fortresses & a Cathedral.

2 The Leading Museums.

3 Most Historic Churches.

4 Other Attractions & Curiosities.

5 Gardens, Parks & a Zoo.

6 Beaches & Other Outdoor Pursuits.

Un, Dos, Tres Strikes—You’re Out.

7 Best Shopping Buys.

8 Santo Domingo After Dark.

5. Beach Resorts East of Santo Domingo.

1 Boca Chica.

2 Juan Dolio.

3 La Romana & Altos de Chavón.

Altos de Chavón: An Artists’ Colony.

6. Punta Cana & Bávaro.

1 Essentials.

2 Where to Stay & Dine.

Where to Dine in Punta Cana & Bávaro.

3 Beaches & Other Outdoor Pursuits.

7. The Samaná Peninsula.

1 Samaná.

Whale-Watching.

2 Las Galeras.

3 Las Terrenas.

8. Puerto Plata & the Amber Coast.

1 Puerto Plata & Playa Dorada.

2 Sosúa.

Index.