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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC VACATION
Detailed Map to Your Dominican Republic Travels
By Ken Wilssens
Off to the DR? The Dominican Republic boasts some 40
resorts located on 25 miles of coastline. A visitor need only
travel from airport to hotel, wade the cool waters of the swim-
up bar, loose themselves to hot meringue until dawn, and
slip into their deepest Caribbean tan, never having ventured
past the high walls and cushy confines of one of the island’s
many all-inclusive resorts.
Your idea of tropical paradise? More than just golf and sand,
the Dominican Republic is a country rich in history and
culture, carnival at La Vega, the Taíno cave drawing of El
Pomier, the centuries old cobblestone streets of the Colonial
District. To experience the Dominican, one need only a
curiosity of the culture, a heart for the people, and a detailed
map to guide you along the way.
Travel in the Dominican is not always easy. Be aware that
the guagua mini buses are cheap but crowded. Motoconcho
motorbike rides can be more of a dare than comfortable
transport. As for traffic rules and etiquette, well —
bienvenido, welcome to the Dominican. If you want to explore
the outer reaches of the island, take advantage of
kiteboarding at Cabarete, hike the lush trails of Pico Duarte,
or you are off to Silver Bank to catch a glimpse of the largest
population of humpback whales in the North Atlantic, car
rental and a detailed map of the island may be your ticket to
paradise.
Major roads in the Dominican are in good condition, while
secondary roads can be at times passable at best. The
major highway is the Autopista Duarte, which takes travelers
from the center of Santo Domingo to Puerta Plata on the
north coast, the Sanchez highway takes motorists to the
south-southwest, and Mella to the southeast. Drivers follow
the North American convention of driving on the right side.
But few other accepted driving practices apply. Steele
yourself for drivers that pass on blind curves, for a bit of
chauvinistic bravado and the blaring of horns. Night driving
is best left to the lionhearted or the unsuspecting. A detailed
map of the Dominican Republic may be your best resource
for getting there quickly, and without a scrape.
Car rentals are available at airports, tourist destinations and
nicer hotels. A traveler must be at least 21-years-old, have a
valid driver’s license and passport and have a credit card.
Accidents are commonplace, so if you are not covered by
your credit card, opt for insurance and read the collision-
damage waiver. Local rental agencies are typically cheaper,
but tourists report fewer problems with known international
car rental companies when accidents occur.
For lots of information on Dominican Republic culture and
related topics, visit The Dominican Republic Travel Guide at
http://www.dominican-republic-travel-guide.com/
Detailed Map to Your Dominican Republic Travels
By Ken Wilssens
Off to the DR? The Dominican Republic boasts some 40
resorts located on 25 miles of coastline. A visitor need only
travel from airport to hotel, wade the cool waters of the swim-
up bar, loose themselves to hot meringue until dawn, and
slip into their deepest Caribbean tan, never having ventured
past the high walls and cushy confines of one of the island’s
many all-inclusive resorts.
Your idea of tropical paradise? More than just golf and sand,
the Dominican Republic is a country rich in history and
culture, carnival at La Vega, the Taíno cave drawing of El
Pomier, the centuries old cobblestone streets of the Colonial
District. To experience the Dominican, one need only a
curiosity of the culture, a heart for the people, and a detailed
map to guide you along the way.
Travel in the Dominican is not always easy. Be aware that
the guagua mini buses are cheap but crowded. Motoconcho
motorbike rides can be more of a dare than comfortable
transport. As for traffic rules and etiquette, well —
bienvenido, welcome to the Dominican. If you want to explore
the outer reaches of the island, take advantage of
kiteboarding at Cabarete, hike the lush trails of Pico Duarte,
or you are off to Silver Bank to catch a glimpse of the largest
population of humpback whales in the North Atlantic, car
rental and a detailed map of the island may be your ticket to
paradise.
Major roads in the Dominican are in good condition, while
secondary roads can be at times passable at best. The
major highway is the Autopista Duarte, which takes travelers
from the center of Santo Domingo to Puerta Plata on the
north coast, the Sanchez highway takes motorists to the
south-southwest, and Mella to the southeast. Drivers follow
the North American convention of driving on the right side.
But few other accepted driving practices apply. Steele
yourself for drivers that pass on blind curves, for a bit of
chauvinistic bravado and the blaring of horns. Night driving
is best left to the lionhearted or the unsuspecting. A detailed
map of the Dominican Republic may be your best resource
for getting there quickly, and without a scrape.
Car rentals are available at airports, tourist destinations and
nicer hotels. A traveler must be at least 21-years-old, have a
valid driver’s license and passport and have a credit card.
Accidents are commonplace, so if you are not covered by
your credit card, opt for insurance and read the collision-
damage waiver. Local rental agencies are typically cheaper,
but tourists report fewer problems with known international
car rental companies when accidents occur.
For lots of information on Dominican Republic culture and
related topics, visit The Dominican Republic Travel Guide at
http://www.dominican-republic-travel-guide.com/
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