http://info5000.com//DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/index.html The Dominican Republic (DR) is located on an island that was referred to as Hispaniola in the age of explorers. The Dominican Republic is one of two nations on the second largest island in the Antilles chain of islands. The other country sharing the island is Haiti, to the east, with Puerto Rico lying in the west. Haiti faces the Caribbean Sea and the Dominican Republic faces the Atlantic Ocean and makes up roughly two thirds of the island. en-us Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:19:07 PDT A federal judge has given the go-ahead for the continued distribution of a documentary that portrays working conditions for immigrant Haitians at sugar plantations in the Dominican Republic as akin to modern-day slavery. http://info5000.com/DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/index.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:19:07 PDT Thinking about chocolate during August? Believe it. Rogue Chocolatier is so good we had to write about it now. Chocolate - Dominican Republic - France - Caribbean - Confectionery http://info5000.com/DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/index.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:19:07 PDT It's selling like hot bread on the streets of Santo Domingo and it's the item mas caliente in San Juan. A DVD of a leaked sex tape belonging to a jailed Puerto Rican drug boss has become a sensation in the neighboring Caribbean capitals of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, even as authorities seek to suppress its sale and arrest pirating vendors. Jose Figueroa Agosto spent more than a ... http://info5000.com/DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/index.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:19:07 PDT Natalie Portman and jury head Quentin Tarantino shared the red carpet Wednesday as the prestigious Venice film festival kicked off with the screening of Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan. http://info5000.com/DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/index.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:19:07 PDT If you are looking for a change from your resort, a tour is a good way to get out and experience the country and people of the Dominican Republic. A great place to start is the country's capital, Santo Domingo, with a walking tour of this colonial city. This is the first established colony and city in the Dominican Republic. Columbus Park (Parque Colon) is located in the center of the colonial district and has great shopping. If you know anyone that likes cigars you must pick up a few of the hand-rolled cigars that are sold. http://info5000.com/DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/dominican-tours.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:19:07 PDT When you go on vacation at least 30 of your time is spent eating. While you can find your personal favorite places to eat and you may go exclusively to these establishments, I encourage you to try different restaurants. There are a variety of great restaurants to eat at and you should be adventurous and try new things. http://info5000.com/DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/restaurants-and-fine-dining-in-the-dominican-republic.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:19:07 PDT The Dominican Republic has some of the finest outdoor activities in the entire Caribbean and while most prefer beach activities while on vacation, there are many inland tours that are interesting and fun as well. You can find windsurfing, sailing, fishing, rafting, snorkeling, deep-sea diving, water skiing, golfing, horseback riding, hiking, off roading, and plain ol' swimming at the beach. http://info5000.com/DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/dominican-outdoor-activities.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:19:07 PDT Most resorts in the Dominican Republic have at least one nightclub for dancing. Here you will find all the popular music that you are listening to in your home country. In the resort lounges you can get the kind of drinks you are used to from your own country. If you are feeling adventurous and want to experience some of the locals I encourage you to go out into whatever town or city is local to your resort. http://info5000.com/DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/nightlife-in-the-dominican-republic.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:19:07 PDT Traveling to the Dominican Republic is a breeze. It is only an hour's travel from Miami and 3 hours from New York. This is perhaps one of the reasons a vacation package for this country is such a great value. While you could piece you trip together by arranging for travel, lodging, eating, and entertainment all separately, the real deal is to get a package that includes everything, even your tips. http://info5000.com/DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/dominican-republic---where-to-stay.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:19:07 PDT To those visitors that are not particularly looking for the luxury of the resort and want to visit the countryside, there are parks and tours that will suit your needs. The wildlife and botanicals in the Dominican Republic is breathtaking. http://info5000.com/DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/dominican-national-parks-and-eco.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:19:07 PDT I don't know about you but I just love a good pirate story. The Dominican history is one that has many pirate stories because piracy as such, started in the Dominican Republic and rose to prominence for a time, in the Caribbean. It came originally from the Mediterranean area when Christian and Muslim pirates would respectively attack each other and pilfer riches for themselves. These pirates were called Corsairs. http://info5000.com/DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/rum,-pirates,-treasure-hunting,-and-a-good-cigar.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:19:07 PDT If you are considering a vacation with your family in the Dominican Republic, rest assured that there is a lot of fun to be had with your kids. The obvious choice is always the beach but even that gets old with the kids. Your best bet is to plan to stay at one of the many resorts. The resort vacation packages have the whole enchilada wrapped up into one fee. http://info5000.com/DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/family-fun-in-the-dominican-republic.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:19:07 PDT As with all Central and South American countries, plantains are a staple in the diet. They are used much like potatoes are. My first exposure to them was when I was a kid in California. My parents had friends that were from the Dominican Republic and I would visit their house regularly. http://info5000.com/DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/the-food-and-drink-of-the-dominican-republic.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:19:07 PDT