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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 and Valverde.

District [ distrito ]: Distrito Nacional

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".

Capital City of the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo


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Car Rental Dominican Republic

 Avis
World's second largest general-use car rental business, providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of services.
 Budget Rent A Car
 Hertz

Lodgings Dominican Republic.

Rental Homes Dominican Republic / Apartments

 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.

 VacationsFRBO.com - Domrep Vacation Rentals

Hostels

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

Hotels in the Dominican Republic

 Booking - Dominican Republic
Hotels in Santo Domingo, San Felipe de Puerto Plata, Boca Chica, Punta Cana, Sosúa, Las Terrenas and Las Galeras

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 Santo Domingo Hotel Association

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

 Changes.com



 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

Travel Guides Dominican Republic

Top 10 Dominican Republic
Paperback: 144 pages; Publisher: DK Travel (April 4, 2005); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0756609046; ISBN-13: 978-0756609047
Frommer's Portable Dominican Republic 
by Darwin Porter (Author), Danforth Prince (Author)
Paperback: 192 pages; Publisher: Frommers; 2 edition (October 21, 2005); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0764596632; ISBN-13: 978-0764596636
Lonely Planet Dominican Republic - by Gary Chandler (Author), Liza Prado (Author)
Paperback: 308 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 3rd edition (December 5, 2005); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1740597044; ISBN-13: 978-1740597043 

Transport / How do I travel to the Dominican Republic

 Airport Santo Domingo Las Americas

 Airline Tickets / Discount Flights - price comparison possible

 Map of Dominican Republic [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]


Links 

 Travel Insurance - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 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.

 Azua Provincia
 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

 Arenal
 Lake Enriquillo [caritas - oeroude indiaanse rotstekeningen]
 Liberia
 Limón
 Osa
 Playa Tamarindo
 Samara
 San José

 University - 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: The Dominican Republic in Historical and Cultural Perspective - 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; Publisher: Markus Wiener Pub (April 1, 2000); Language: English; ISBN-10: 155876206X; ISBN-13: 978-1558762060

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

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

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: 224 pages; Publisher: Greenwood Press (November 30, 1999); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0313303142; ISBN-13: 978-0313303142
Putumayo Presents: Republica Dominicana  - To hear a song sample, click on the song titles
Audio CD; Various Artists; Label: Putumayo; ASIN: B00004785Z; Catalogue Number: PUTU1622
 Music of the Domrep - Bachata, Salve, Gagá and Merengue

Web Portal / Dominican Directory / Search Engine

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 DR1 - portal site - Travel, business, living and more
 Santo Domingo Portal
 US Embassy Santo Domingo - see commercial information
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