"Dominican Republic" Top 5 Page for this destination Dominican Republic by Spinka

Dominican Republic Travel Guide: 3,714 reviews and 6,633 photos

Sky - view through palms... - Dominican Republic

Where to start...? Well, let's start from the top!

Generally the sky looks... like the sky, the sun looks like... the sun. But it's only illusion...
The sun is very strong and you should be very careful with sunbath. You should protect your skin not only when lying on the beach...
But I think this sun is what makes local inhabitants so happy. It's incredible how joyful, smile, friendly and helpful they are! They are especially very helpful with learning Spanish (their native language), so you can get back home rich of new language - mainly slang ;)

And this way we went down to the land...

Land view...

Wherever you go - north, south, east, west - I guarantee you will often feel like when exiting the airport and taking the first breath of this tropical air - you will be gasp of what you will see... So be prepared :)
White-sand beaches, mountains with a palm and fruit trees, torrents in the valleys, waterfalls, islands around... This all make this place really special, and even if I would do my best - words can never describe feelings people can experience while being there.

And just short info about the ocean...

Ocean view...

For those who can't swim or are very beginners: the water is very, very salt and will carry you for itself ;) so you will easily learn swimming. But be very careful about the currents at the bays - they are really strong and unsafe. If you can dive - you shouldn't leave this place without seeing reefs.

Last visit to Dominican Republic: Oct 2000
Intro Updated Feb 22, 2006
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Reviews (28)

Could be useful What to Pack (5)

Spanish dictionary or translator will help you to communicate with the natives outside the hotel or resort, where... more travel advice

Casa Marina Hotels (1)

Quite small, I mean it was quite small when I was there in 2000... Very homelike. The staff took very good care of... more travel advice

Driving a car Warnings Or Dangers (4)

If you don't have to - do not rent a car unless you will take one with the driver. Driving in Dominican Republic is...... more travel advice

Water Warnings Or Dangers (4)

DO NOT drink tap water! It may cause health roblems and may change your stay at this paradise into nightmare. So,... more travel advice

Things to Do (3)
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Transportation (5)
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Written Sep 3, 2003

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Comments (24)

marielexoteria Jan 28, 2009 at 2:57 AM Report Abuse

Excellent tips. Glad to see you enjoyed your stay in my country.
zlatiq Feb 2, 2008 at 7:40 PM Report Abuse

another beautiful place; thanks for the tour!
Hermanater Nov 22, 2005 at 7:04 PM Report Abuse

Liked your pages...going there at Christmas
jo38 Nov 13, 2004 at 11:20 AM Report Abuse

we have just come back from casa marina beach hotel and agree wiyh all your commemts did you get to see any of the local children
micas_pt Jan 17, 2004 at 3:39 AM Report Abuse

Nice page about DR. The places you visited are beautiful. I was in Punta Cana and visited some other places also very nice.
scrooge1947 Jan 11, 2004 at 10:03 AM Report Abuse

Really enjoyed your tips and your humour , well written.
patrikske Dec 16, 2003 at 4:01 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful page !
quartinb Nov 29, 2003 at 3:34 AM Report Abuse

a diferent view of RD... lovely!
globetrott Nov 24, 2003 at 4:37 PM Report Abuse

a lovely page & great pics ! Next time you should also visit the other half of the island : Haiti !!
tpangelinan Nov 23, 2003 at 11:00 AM Report Abuse

Great page! Would love to go here some day. We love nothing more than a good beach place. Good photos and tips! :o)