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Lists accommodations, restaurants, beaches, recreation areas, sightseeing, and nightlife in the Dominican Republic.
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List of Maps vi 1 THE BEST OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 1 The Best Beaches 3 The Best Attractions 4 2 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 6 Regions in Brief 7 Getting There 12 When to Go 15 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CALENDAR OF EVENTS 16 Entry Requirements 18 Money & Costs 19 THE DOMINICAN PESO, THE U.S. & CANADIAN DOLLARS & THE BRITISH POUND 22 Staying Healthy 22 Crime & Safety 23 Specialized Travel Resources 25 Responsible Tourism 28 Package Deals 29 Staying Connected 31 3 SETTLING INTO SANTO DOMINGO 33 Orientation 34 FAST FACTS: SANTO DOMINGO 38 Where to Stay 39 Where to Eat 49 4 EXPLORING SANTO DOMINGO 60 Santo Domingo in 1 Day 61 Fortresses & a Cathedral 64 The Top Museums 67 Historic Churches 70 Other Attractions 72 Gardens, Parks & a Zoo 74 Beaches & Other Outdoor Fun 75 Best Shopping Buys 76 Santo Domingo After Dark 80 5 BEACH RESORTS EAST OF SANTO DOMINGO 85 Boca Chica 86 Juan Dolio 92 La Romana, Bayahibe & Altos de ChavOn 97 Altos de Chavón: An Artists' Colony 111 6 PUNTA CANA & BÁVARO 114 Essentials 115 Where to Stay & Eat 119 Where to Eat in Punta Cana & Bávaro 132 Beaches & Other Outdoor Pursuits 134 7 THE SAMANÁ PENINSULA 139 Samaná 141 WHALE WATCHING 145 Las Galeras 148 Las Terrenas 152 8 PUERTO PLATA & THE AMBER COAST 157 Puerto Plata & Playa Dorada 159 Sosua 177 Cabarete 183 9 SANTIAGO 189 Orientation 190 City Layout 190 Getting Around 192 Where to Stay 192 Where to Eat 193 Seeing the Sights 194 Santiago After Dark 195 10 FAST FACTS: DOMINICAN REPBULIC 196 Fast Facts 196 Index 203 General Index 203 Accommodations Index 207 Restaurants Index 208
