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Explore the Dominican Republic (Adventure Guides Series)
Explore the Dominican Republic - Adventure Guides Series Author:Harry S. Pariser Formerly called The Adventure Guide to the Dominican Republic. Award-winning author Pariser shares his intimate knowledge of this island nation. Virgin beaches, 16th-century Spanish ruins, the Caribbean's highest mountain, exotic wildlife and vast forest reserves will lure you here. And this book will show you around. Immense detail on the ... more »culture, the history, the beliefs of the people (how they relate to one another and to you) plus the economy and politics so you will be far more than a casual tourist. Diving, hiking, wildlife, parks, tours, getting around, carnivals and celebrations, services, shopping all are covered in detail. Accommodations run the gamut from luxury resorts to bare-bones camping facilities. Pariser recommends places to eat, too including roadside shacks selling local delicacies. Descriptions of the best nightlife in every town, from Sosúa to Santo Domingo and the tiny towns in between. Over 20 town and regional maps plus color photos.« less