the Dominican Republic Guide
Welcome
The Dominican Republic Guide is your comprehensive guide to one of the Caribbean's best vacation secrets, home to great shopping, culture and art. Find out more about this naturally beautiful area, featuring lush green mountains that soar as much as 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) above the white sand beaches of the coast.
Dining
Culinary Styles
The national culinary style can best be characterized as a mixture of international flavors and local originality. One unique style is known as Comida Criolla, which is a mixture of cuisines of Spanish, African, and indigenous Taino influence. The resulting dishes are spicy and hearty, often utilizing an assortment of meats and rice. Visitors will also find a great variety of international fare at local eating establishments and resorts, ranging from American to Italian and Chinese. More...

Restaurants
Vacationers with an appetite will find many options while visiting the Dominican Republic. Aside from the American and international cuisine that is prominent at the area's all-inclusive resorts, local dining establishments offer many interesting alternatives, providing a true gauge of island flavor. More...
The Basics
Attractions
The Dominican Republic offers a great variety of things to do. Not only can travelers enjoy some of the world's most beautiful white sand beaches, but they can also enjoy a journey into the mountains, or try their hands at an exciting game of chance in one of the area's numerous casinos. Museums, historical sights, and nightclubs are also available to further enhance your vacation. More...
Accommodations
All-Inclusive Resorts
Visitors who prize familiarity and convenience will find all-inclusive resorts to be a vacation dream come true. More...
Hotels and Resorts
From quaint inns to lavish resorts, hotels in the Dominican Republic are bound to provide something for every travel style. More...
Rental Properties
Rental properties allow travelers the independence to experience the Dominican Republic on their own terms. More...

Planning Your Trip
Getting There
You can't begin to experience the Dominican Republic until you arrive. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for getting there. Air travel is definitely the fastest way to reach the island, but Cruises are another popular option. Visitors who would like to get acquainted with the waters surrounding the Dominican Republic wil find that Sailing and Yachting are also encouraged.
Getting Around
With so much to see and do, figuring out where to go once you reach the Dominican Republic can be hard. A wealth of transportation options, however, mean that once you're able to make up your mind, you'll have no trouble getting around.
Weather
Due to the year-round sunshine and warmth, the Dominican Republic is known offering an'endless summer'. With an average temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit, the island is a perfect tropical destination, with consistent year-round weather conditions, although temperatures drop as you travel to higher elevations. Hurricane activity is a factor that sometimes can disrupt vacation plans during the summer months, but fortunately direct hits are quite rare. To learn more about what to expect, consult our comprehensive, month-by-month weather guide.
 
 
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