* Where to find the most tranquil beaches, the best shopping areas, and the freshest seafood in one of the caribbean's most budget-friendly resort destinations.
* Insightful commentary on the Dominican Republic's mix of old and new culture, including the historic city of Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial and the Samaná Penninsula's Parque Nacional Los Haitises, one of the most visited parks in the country.
* Opinionated write-ups. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.
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Höhe: 18.7 cm
Breite: 10.9 cm
Dicke: 11 mm
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978-1-118-00424-1 (9781118004241)
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As a team of veteran travel writers, Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince have produced numerous Frommer's titles on the Caribbean, Bermuda, and The Bahamas, including "The Mother Ship," Frommer's Caribbean, Frommer's Portable Cayman Islands, Frommer's Puerto Rico, Frommer's Jamaica, Frommer's Barbados, Caribbean Bargain Book, Caribbean For Dummies, The Bahamas For Dummies, Frommer's Portable Bahamas, Dollarwise Guide to the Caribbean, Frommer's the Caribbean from $70 a Day, Frommer's Portable Virgin Islands, and Frommer's Portable Puerto Rico. Porter is also a Hollywood columnist, a radio broadcaster, and has written numerous biographies of American iconic figures. Formerly of the Paris bureau of The New York Times, Prince is president of Blood Moon Productions.
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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
