Dominican Republic Travel Guide

General Information

• Weather Guide - Offers daily high and lows for popular destinations in the country....just click scroll down on the left hand side and click on "Dominican Republic."

• Passport Info. - A helpful "how to" site for American citizens interested in applying for a passport.

• A helpful "how to" Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.

Getting There & Around

• eXito Latin America Travel Specialists - eXito (800-655-4053) has secured special deals to most of Latin America and their knowledgeable staff can give you advice on the cheapest way to arrive, the most direct way to get there and which airlines have the best service. They excel in mixing and matching different cities and countries for a low price.

Hotels & Restaurants

• Where to Stay in the Dominican Republic - A detailed listing of hotels.

• Hotels in the Dominican Republic - Lots of hotel listings along with hotel photos plus a lot more general travel information.

• Dominican Cuisine - This fun website describes Dominican cuisine and provides you with related articles and lots of yummy recipes!

Language Related

• AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion, Volunteer & Internship programs in Latin America and Spain for travelers and businesspeople. Currently, there are 40 programs available in 15 different countries.

News & Culture

• Tambora y Guira Page - Dedicated to all genres of music from the Dominican Republic, available in English and Spanish. Includes descriptions of musical genres, artist profiles, a current listing of the top hits, and more.

Staff Picks

• Participant Insight: Spanish and Latin Dance in Santo Domingo - AmeriSpan participant, Candice S., blogs about her experiences learning Spanish and Latin Dance in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

• Sosua Spanish School: Meet the School - Meet the Director of AmeriSpan's partner Spanish school in Sosua.

• Participant Insight: Spanish in Sosua, Dominican Republic - Guest Blogger Eleanor B., prepares for a career in Spanish and International Trade with a program in Sosua!

• Special 10% + $15.00 OFF our Best Spanish Immersion Programs - http://www.amerispan.com/contests.asp

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• Video: Sosua Spanish School - Video: Studying Spanish in Sosua, Dominican Republic

Travel & Tourism

• DR Travel Presents - Some tourist information about the Dominican Republic, especially the Samana Peninsula. Includes a nice country map.

• Moon Travel Handbooks - In-depth coverage of this increasingly popular destination and its historic capital, Santo Domingo, engagingly written by an award-winning novelist.

• Sosua Dominican Republic Spanish School Movie (Articles/Travelogues) - Watch this short movie from our Spanish school in Sosua, Dominican Republic.

• Sosua Spanish School: Meet the School (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Meet the Director of AmeriSpan's partner Spanish school in Sosua.

• Participant Insight: Spanish and Latin Dance in Santo Domingo (Articles/Travelogues) - AmeriSpan participant, Candice S., blogs about her experiences learning Spanish and Latin Dance in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

• Participant Insight: Spanish in Sosua, Dominican Republic (Articles/Travelogues) - Guest Blogger Eleanor B., prepares for a career in Spanish and International Trade with a program in Sosua!

• Maria, Full of Grace (Movie Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Sue Lavene reviews this movie.

• AmeriSpan Contest: Tips and Best Practices (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - It is not too late to win the race for one of the Kindles or to have a very good chance in the grand prize drawing. This article will show you what to do to take become a lead in 1 week. which includes an iPod Touch, Flip Video camera, study abroad programs, language learning aids and travel gear.

• Medical Spanish in Latin America and Costa Rica (Press Releases) - More and more medical students have been finding AmeriSpan's SALUD Medical Spanish programs beneficial.

• Spanish at Home (Learning A language) - Bilingual America is the best option for those who can't study abroad to learn Spanish

• Top 5 Medical Spanish Programs (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Looking for a medical Spanish course. Too many to choose from. Here are AmeriSpan's Top 5 SALUD Medical Spanish programs based on popularity and past participants' comments.

• Before You Go, You Need To Know (Learning A language) - Before traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America offers a list of what you need to know.

• Don't Forget about Departure Tax when Studying Abroad! (Articles/Travelogues) - When your study abroad trip is over, be prepared to pay a departure tax at the airport in certain countries.

• Study Abroad Money: How Much Cash to Carry (Articles/Travelogues) - Our expert tips on how much cash to carry with you on your study abroad trip.

• Don't Forget Passports When Studying Abroad (Articles/Travelogues) - Locating your birth certificate and getting your passport in order is a very important step in preparing to study abroad.

• Money Matters for Teenager Study Abroad (Articles/Travelogues) - AmeriSpan's tips on what type of money your child should bring on their teenager study abroad trip.

• Tips for Traveling Inexpensively (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!

• Save Money by Volunteering Abroad (Learning A language) - Volunteer abroad to save money over traditional language programs and get an incredible immersion experience.

• Get an Edge in the Job Market (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - AmeriSpan's Business and Professional language programs can give you an edge in the job market and make your resume stand out.

• Learning a Language? Add Some Fun! (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Discover AmeriSpan's 'Language and Fun' programs

• Discount: Get Into College or Graduate School (Press Releases) - Save $150 if a college or graduate application resulted in a rejection or "wait listed" letter

• Discount: Save 10% on any AmeriSpan Spain program (Press Releases) - AmeriSpan announced a 10% discount

• La Manzanilla Junior Immersion Homestay Movie (Articles/Travelogues) - Watch a movie of a teen participant in La Manzanilla with his homestay family.

• Language Travel Magazine Star Awards (Press Releases) - For the 2nd year in a row, AmeriSpan Study Abroad was voted BEST AGENCY in NORTH AMERICA by language schools throughout the world.

• AmeriSpan Study Abroad Named LTM's 2011 Best Agency in North America (Press Releases) - AmeriSpan awarded LTM's Best Agency in North America for the third year in a row.