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How to
go there?
Which are
the formalities?
When to go
there?
Which time
difference?
How to
pay?
Which are the
dangers?
Which is the electrical
current?
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How to go there?
The air links
are multiplying and accompanying the considerable growth of
the tourist frequentation (several scheduled flights per week departing from
London (BA, Air France, AOM ...), more than 20 daily
flights from and towards the USA but also regular connections with all the
large cities (Madrid, Rome, Lisbon, Geneva, Frankfort, Caracas, Buenos
Aires, Havana, Montreal...) and 3 daily flights to the French West Indies, via
American Airlines and Air Guadeloupe.
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Which are the formalities?
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For the European nationals,
it is enough to have a valid passport and a tourism card valid
for 90 days. The latter can be obtained for $10 US upon arrival
at the airport. A departure tax of the same amount is required at
the airport at the time of the departure.
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When to go there?
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With
its tropical climate moderated
by the trade winds, it is hot all during the year, between 25O and
30O C However the ideal period is located between
December and April, the seasons of rains being from May to June and
October/November.
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Which time difference?
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In
summer the
time difference compared to Europe is six
hours, being reduced to 5 during the winter months
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How to
pay?
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The national currency is
the peso (DOP). Almost all the banks will exchange American dollars, but could
have difficulty with other foreign currencies. The slot-machines become
increasingly popular, but your best option remains the traveller's checks in
dollars or Euros and some cash. All the major hotels and many of the big restaurants will accept the credit cards, particularly VISA and
MasterCard. In smaller shops, expect to pay in cash.
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Which are the dangers?
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Generally, the Dominican Republic is very safe
country. As everywhere, it is necessary to be aware of
pickpockets which haunt primarily the tourist places.
The Dominican being of a
very cordial nature and smiling and loving the children, this country lends
itself very well for holidays in family. As regards to health, no vaccination is
obligatory nor is malaria prophylaxis required.
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Which is the electrical current?
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The electrical current is
in 110 Volt and it is recommended to take a transformer and an universal adapter.
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