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CLIMATE
The Dominican
Republic has a mild climate, with approximate
temperatures from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius in summer
and moderate temperatures that don’t usually fall
below 20 degrees in winter. People with high blood
pressure and other health problems, come over here
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TOURIST INFORMATION
Hour Difference
There are 5 hours difference in the summer and 4 hours difference in the winter.
Electricity
In
Dominican Republic is used 110 volts - 60 hertz and flat power
sockets. A plug adapter is necessary.
Customs
Customs forms are distributed on the planes before the arrival. The
customs are usually good with tourists.
Formalities
For the tourists arriving from the European Community:
You'll need a valid passport with validity of a minimum for 6 months
after the return and a tourist card. We obtain this
card.
For the tourists arriving from the other countries:
We would appreciate if you can get in contact with the Dominican
Republic Consulate offices.
Internet
You can find a point for connection to Internet. If
you have a computer, the rooms generally are equipped for
such purposes, in case that you don’t have one, all hotels have a
business centres.
Language
The official language is the Spanish. There are also spoken areas of
French in the border zones, and English in Samaná and San Pedro of
Macorís, regions populated by freed slaves from The United States.
In general, all the Dominicans speak English, German, Italian and
French.
Currency
The monetary unit is the Dominican Peso divided in one hundred
cents. It has bank notes of 2000, 1000, 500, 100, 50 and 20 Pesos.
And coins of 5 pesos, 1 peso and 50, 25, 10, 5, and 1 cent.
The bank changing rate for the American dollar for November, 2005
was: 1 dollar = to more or less 34 pesos.
The bank changing rate for the Euro: 1 Euro = more or less 40 pesos.
It is possible to bring Dollars and Euros, as well as checks. The
hotels have with couriers from different banks where these
currencies can be changed. Remember you that if you want to convert
to dollars any remaining pesos at the moment of coming out
of the Dominican Republic, it's possible to do it in the airport
with the presentation of previously made change ticket. The accepted
credit cards are: Visa, Master Card and American Express.
The bank opening hours are: from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Driving Licence
For the rent of vehicles as well as for any type of activity, for
example: jeep safari, when it is necessary to drive a car, a driving
licence will be requested.
Photography
We advise you to bring, films, tapes and sufficient batteries
from your own country,
because difficulties can appear and a rapid
substitution of the same ones can be sometimes a bit to expensive.
Health
You do not need any vaccine. You must not drink the water from the
faucets. To drink there is mineral water at your disposal. Remember not to
forget protective solar creams, Sun
glasses and protective hats.
Taxes & Tips
The possible eventual personal expenses (laundry service, telephone
communication, and room service) must be paid at the end of the stay
before leaving the hotel.
The normal thing is to leave around 10 % to 15 % of tips if you take
a taxi or if you go to a restaurant out of the hotel.
Telephone
For telephone calls it is necessary to request to open the line in
your room. The codes always appear in the
rooms.
Dressing
Bring
light and cotton clothes, comfortable shoes, trainers and a pair of
shoes for going out. Have clothes for the night for
places with air conditioning.
Tenerife:
+34
649 528589
London: +44 (0)20 7904 4993
Manchester: +44 (0)161 261 7784
San
Francisco: +1 (415) 578 5052
New York: +1 (347) 321 6946
Miami: +1 (786) 375 8259
Paris: +33 1 78 40 02 50
