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One of the most popular Long Haul Holiday destination from Great Britain, situated on the heart of the greater Antilles between cuba and Jamaica to the west and Puerto Rico to the east. Covers two thirds of the island of Hispaniola which it shares with Haiti.

Hispaniola Island was discovered by Columbus the 5 December 1492. It was the land  he loved most and it was here he asked to be buried. By Royal privilege of King Ferdinando in 1508 it was named Island of Santo Domingo. Its aboriginal name, Quisqueya in the Taino language, means "mother of all lands".

Provinces Dominican Republic : Azua, Baoruco, Barahona, Dajabon, Duarte, Elias Pina, El Seibo, Espaillat, Hato Mayor, Independencia, La Altagracia, La Romana, La Vega, Maria Trinidad Sanchez, Monsenor Nouel, Monte Cristi, Monte Plata, Pedernales, Peravia, Puerto Plata, Salcedo, Samana, Sanchez Ramirez, San Cristobal, San Juan, San Pedro de Macoris, Santiago, Santiago Rodriguez, Valverde.

District [ distrito ]:  Distrito Nacional

Capital City of the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo


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Car Rental Dominican Republic

  Holiday Autos   -    
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

Holiday Homes / Apartment

  Caribean Way   -   luxury villa rental
At Dominican Republic vacation villas you will be surrounded by history as well as luxury – Santo Domingo, the country's capital, is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere. Dive headfirst into this majestic age-old paradise with a Dominican Republic villa rental and you may find it difficult to tear yourself away.

Hotels in the Dominican Republic

  Booking  -  Hotels Dominican Republic   -   Hotelguide DomRep
Hotels in Boca Chica, San Felipe de Puerto Plata, Sosúa, Punta Cana, Juan Dolio, Arroyo de Agua.

  Hotel Dominican Bay ***, Juan Bautista Vinici sn Esquina 20 de Diciembre, Boca Chica
This hotel is located on the quiet beach of Boca Chica, not too far from the vibrant city of Santo Domingo. This All Inclusive hotel has 437 rooms equipped for your comfort, all with air conditioning and satellite TV. Its fabulous location opposite the beach gives the hotel a special value which has been used many times as an incomparable setting for conferences and celebrations. It also provides a wide gastronomic offer with a buffet restaurant, the "Hibiscus" and 3 a la carte restaurants.

    -   Hotels in Punta Cana, Salvaleon de Higuey and Santo Domingo

  

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

 
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.

Travel Agents /  Tour Operators

  Responsibletravel.com

Kuoni

  Sovereign Premium Holidays  [ ATOL 230 ]
Flexible Luxury Holidays Dominican Republic. Sovereign is a specialist tour operator with more than 30 years experience.

 lastminute.com

  P&O Cruises
Caribbean cruises with stops at Catalina Island and Cayo Leventado.

  Thomas Cook

     -   Create your perfect trip to the Dominican Republic
Flight, Hotel and Car

 DoSomethingDifferent.com
Offering pre-bookable Attractions, Experiences and Activities in the Dominican Republic.

  Caribbean Deals
Find luxury holidays at affordable prices in the Dominican Republic and all across the Caribbean.
  Sunmaster   -   Dominican Republic Holidays
Welcome to Sunmaster, the place for bargain holidays to the Dominican Republic.



  Dominicanrepublic.com
  Hispanolia Spanish Language School
Hispaniola Academy, offers spanish language courses in the Dominican Republic, the Pearl of the Caribbean. Learning Spanish with Hispaniola school is easy. Accommodation, fun and good time provided.
Quickly improve your Spanish in an unforgettable experience.
  Rainforest Tours

Travel Guides Dominican Republic / Related books

The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic
Sean Harvey (Author)
The Rough Guide to The Dominican Republic explores every corner of the Caribbean's most popular destination, from the largest resort areas to secluded hideaways in the undeveloped hinterlands. The guide is fully up-dated with new colour sections highlighting adventure sports – from kite -boarding to mountain climbing – and Dominican music – fast-paced, irresistibly danceable, and omnipresent across the country. The vibrant capital Santo Domingo is covered in-depth with detailed background information on its historic forts and churches, and the Zona Colonial as well as the best in Dominican museums, restaurants, and nightlife. Along with dozens of restaurant and accommodation reviews, the guide includes detailed coverage of the country's history, wildlife, beaches and outdoor activities, as well as all the essential information you need for the trip of a lifetime. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to The Dominican Republic.
Paperback: 408 pages; Publisher: Rough Guides; 4 edition (2 Jan 2009); ISBN-10: 1858288118; ISBN-13: 978-1858288116.

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Dominican Republic 
Free pull-out map and guide.
James Ferguson (Author)
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Dominican Republic travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions the Dominican Republic has to offer. Whether you're looking for stunning beaches along the spectacular Dominican Republic coastline, world class golf courses, vibrant festivals, lively nightlife and casinos in the Dominican Republic, or find the best attraction for all the family; this pocket-size travel guide is packed with essential information for every corner of the this sensational region. Whether you are travelling first class or on a limited budget, there are dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 best Dominican Republic beaches and secluded bays to the Top 10 Dominican Republic restaurants and hotels, the Top 10 best walking trails and adventure activities in the Dominican Republic, and to save you time and money there's even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid! The Top 10 Dominican Republic travel guide is packed with beautiful illustrations of the greatest Dominican Republic attractions, providing the insider knowledge every visitor needs to know. Explore every corner of the Dominican Republic effortlessly using the Top 10 Dominican Republic FREE pull-out maps, plus many smaller maps included within this guide. Your guide to the Top 10 best of everything in the Dominican Republic.
Paperback: 144 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (1 Sep 2009); ISBN-10: 1405316527; ISBN-13: 978-1405316521.

Transport / How do I travel to the Dominican Republic

  Airport Santo Domingo Las Americas

  

  -  flights to Dominican Republic
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  Airline Tickets Dominican Republic / Discount Flights
Flight tickets Dominican Republic / Price comparison possible

  Maps International   -   Maps Dominican Republic   
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
  Map Dominican Republic [ Uni Texas   -   Perry-Castañeda Library   -   Map Collection ]


Links

  Estado de Turismo

  Government of the Dominican Republic   -   Dominicanrepublic.com
Official internet portal to the Dominican Republic.

  Santo Domingo   -   capital city Dominican Republic
The capital of the Dominican Republic was the first city to be established in the New World. The magnificent colonial charm and the architecture of its restored cobblestone streets, buildings and museums are just the beginning of a fascinating journey through five hundred years of history. Proclaimed by UNESCO as "The Cultural Heritage Of The World," this colonial city is the home of "many first" of the Americas. The first cathedral, fort, hospital, monastery and university are just some of the magnificent places to visit.

  Arenal
  Lake Enriquillo [caritas  -  old indian rock paintings ]
  Liberia
  Limón
  Osa
  Playa Tamarindo
  Samara
  San José

  University Dominican Republic  -   Universidad Dominicana O&M
To know - To think - To work

Cuisine  -  Domrep Cooking Recipes

La comida (lunch) is the most important meal in the Dominican Republic. The family will gather around the table to share La Bandera Dominicana (the Dominican flag), our typical lunch. This consists of a combination of rice, beans, meat (or seafood) and salad or a side dish, and when prepared correctly, it becomes a meal that includes all food groups. The fresh ingredients provide for a meal that is not only delicious but also healthy and nutritious. Accompany your lunch with a glass of ice water and end it with dessert, followed by a cup of coffee (un cafecito).

  Dominican Cooking   -   Aunt Clara's Dominican Cooking
Aunt Clara's Dominican Cooking, besides being a collection of recipes of the Dominican Republic, source of information about our cuisine, dishes, ingredients, and history is also thought as a help for those who want to
learn about the Dominican culinary culture

History of the Dominican Republic

Independence: 27 February 1844 (from Haiti)

Explored by Columbus on his first voyage in 1492.  He named it La Española, and his son, Diego, was its first viceroy. The capital, Santo Domingo, founded in 1496, is the oldest European settlement in the Western Hemisphere.
Spain ceded the colony to France in 1795,  and Haitian blacks under Toussaint L'Ouverture conquered it in 1801.  In 1808 the people revolted and captured Santo Domingo the next year, setting up the first republic. Spain regained title to the colony in 1814. In 1821 Spanish rule was overthrown, but in 1822 the colony was reconquered by the Haitians. In 1844 the Haitians were thrown out, and the Dominican Republic was established, headed by Pedro Santana.

The epic events associated with Conquest and Colonization gave rise to American firsts. Santo Domingo hosts the first Cathedral of the New World, the first hospital, the first university.....The first mass was observed and the first Catholic priest was ordained here.

  Dominican Republic's History
The country has had a history of changing ownership, with Spain, France, Haiti, Spain again, and the United States (twice) taking their turns at ruling Dominican territory amid attempts at independence and self rule. The twentieth century was marked by repeated US intervention in local affairs...

Quisqueya La Bella: Dominican Republic in Historical and Cultural Perspective (Perspectives on Latin America & the Caribbean)   -   Alan Cambeira
A history of the Dominican Republic from pre-Columbian times to the present. The book focuses on the merger of three cultures across time - the indiginous cultures of the Caribbean, the Iberians of southern Europe and the Africans.
Paperback 256 pages (December 1996);  Publisher: M.E. Sharpe;  Language: English;  ISBN: 1563249367
Trujillo: The Death of the Dictator   -   Bernard Diederich
On May 30, 1961, a hail of bullets ended the life of Generalissimo Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, known to his countrymen as "The Goat" for his many revolting excesses, after thirty-one years of brutal rule over the Dominican Republic. This book is a riveting, minute-by-minute account of the plot to kill Trujillo, who was then the Western Hemisphere's most ruthless dictator, and the ferocious wave of revenge that ensued before his regime collapsed. The book also reveals the vacillating role of the United States - and the CIA - in first propping up the dictator, and then supplying weapons to slay him.
Paperback 264 pages (February 2000);  Publisher: Markus Wiener Publishers;  Language: English;  ISBN: 155876206X

Music, Arts & Culture, Events

The Dominican Republic is known for a form of music called merengue, which has been popular since the mid- to late-1800s.

  Music of the Dominican Republic   -   Bachata, Salve, Gagá and Merengue

The culture of the Dominican Republic is a mixture of Spanish roots, African and Taino. The Dominican Republic was the first Spanish colony in the New World.

  Culture of the Dominican Republic

  Literature Dominican Republic

  Taino people
The Taínos were pre-Columbian inhabitants of the Bahamas, Greater Antilles, and the northern Lesser Antilles.

Culture and Customs of the Dominican Republic   -   Isabel Zakrzewski Brown
Brown (foreign languages and literatures, University of South Alabama- Mobile) portrays the vibrancy of the land, its people, and their culture and customs. She surveys the daily lives of average Dominicans and tells of folk practices of the rural populace. She reviews the country's history, and gives information on religious and social customs...
Hardcover 215 pages (January 2000);  Publisher: Greenwood Press;  Language: English;  ISBN: 0313303142
Dominican Republic - Republica Dominicana   -   To hear a song sample, click on the song titles
Audio CD;  Various Artists;  Label: Putumayo;  ASIN: B00004785Z;  Catalogue Number: PUTU1622



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