Travel Info Good to Know...
Currency Exchange
The Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso (RD$) as currency. Paper money comes in denominations of RD$10, RD$20, RD$50, RD$100, RD$500 and RD$1,000. The value of the peso has fallen slightly every year since 2006 relative to the U.S. dollar, with the current rate of exchange around RD$45 for US$1.
Weather
The best time to visit is November-March, when days are in the 80s F/28-32 C and nights in the 60s F/15-22 C.
The rainy season is May-October, although it generally isn't bad enough to rule out a visit unless a hurricane is predicted. (Hurricanes are possible June-November.)
BREATHLESS Punta Cana Resort & Spa
ROYALTON Bavaro
SECRETS Royal Beach Punta Cana
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
ROYALTON CHIC Punta Cana
ZOETRY Agua Punta Cana
DREAMS Onyx Resort & Spa
SECRETS Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic's foremost attractions are its beautiful beaches and warm tropical waters, historical sites, casinos, golf courses, mountain scenery, national parks, merengue dancing, baseball games, cigars, reef and wreck diving, windsurfing and kiteboarding, and caves full of pre-Columbian art.
Travelers who are interested in resort activities (watersports, golf, tennis), colonial history and Caribbean culture will be happy in the Dominican Republic.