Dominican Republic Travel Resources

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Travel articles

• Maria, Full of Grace (Movie Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Sue Lavene reviews this movie.
• Before You Go, You Need To Know (Learning A language) - Before traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America offers a list of what you need to know.
• Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - AmeriSpan's co-founder, John Slocum's tips on how not to overpack part of his popular ebook, 19 Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes.
• Tips for Traveling Inexpensively (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!

General Information

• Weather Guide - Offers daily high and lows for popular destinations in the country....just click scroll down on the left hand side and click on "Dominican Republic."

• Passport Info. - A helpful "how to" site for American citizens interested in applying for a passport.

• A helpful "how to" Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.

Getting There & Around

• eXito Latin America Travel Specialists - eXito (800-655-4053) has secured special deals to most of Latin America and their knowledgeable staff can give you advice on the cheapest way to arrive, the most direct way to get there and which airlines have the best service. They excel in mixing and matching different cities and countries for a low price.

Hotels & Restaurants

• Hotels in the Dominican Republic - Lots of hotel listings along with hotel photos plus a lot more general travel information.

• Dominican Cuisine - This fun website describes Dominican cuisine and provides you with related articles and lots of yummy recipes!

• Where to Stay in the Dominican Republic - A detailed listing of hotels.

Language Related

• AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion, Volunteer & Internship programs in Latin America and Spain for travelers and businesspeople. Currently, there are 40 programs available in 15 different countries.

News & Culture

• Tambora y Guira Page - Dedicated to all genres of music from the Dominican Republic, available in English and Spanish. Includes descriptions of musical genres, artist profiles, a current listing of the top hits, and more.

Travel & Tourism

• DR Travel Presents - Some tourist information about the Dominican Republic, especially the Samana Peninsula. Includes a nice country map.

• Moon Travel Handbooks - In-depth coverage of this increasingly popular destination and its historic capital, Santo Domingo, engagingly written by an award-winning novelist.