The DK Eyewitness Top 10 Dominican Republic travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions the country has to offer. Whether you're looking for stunning beaches along the spectacular coastline, world class golf courses, vibrant festivals, lively nightlife and casinos in the Dominican Republic, you'll find the best attraction for the whole family. This pocket-size travel guide is packed with essential information for every corner of this sensational region.

Whether you are traveling first class or on a limited budget, there are dozens of Top 10 lists—from the Top 10 best beaches and secluded bays to the Top 10 restaurants and hotels, walking trails and adventure activities in the Dominican Republic. And to save you time and money, there's even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid!

The Top 10 Dominican Republic travel guide is packed with beautiful illustrations of the greatest Dominican Republic attractions, providing the insider knowledge every visitor needs to know. Explore every corner of the Dominican Republic effortlessly using the free pull-out maps, plus many smaller maps included within this guide.

Each Top 10 now contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps of city metro systems, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend your day.

Occupying the eastern two-thirds of island of Hispaniola, the Dominican Republic has something for almost everyone – except perhaps obsessive perfectionists. If you can relax and go with the flow you will experience a land of great environmental diversity with a rich and varied culture, a turbulent history, some infuriating idiosyncrasies, and a people whose friendliness is legendary. The Dominicans are flamboyant, irrepressible, generous, headstrong, and resilient. Their culture is a distinctive mix of an easygoing Caribbean nature coupled with Latino verve and showmanship.
 
For those who choose to break out of the confines of all-inclusive tourist resorts, Culture Smart! Dominican Republic offers a tantalizing insight into this warm, vital, and intriguing people. It takes you on a journey from the unspoiled coastline to the agricultural interior, to the imposing mountains and to the hamlets where time appears to have stood still. It then catapults you into the twenty-first century, through poverty and opulence, to the hustle and bustle of the large cities and the lifestyles of the luxury coastal tourist resorts. It offers practical advice on what to expect and to how to behave in a Dominican home, or in social and work settings.
 
The authors of this book, both long-term residents in the Dominican Republic, have provided a unique roadmap to the interesting and challenging experiences that await you in this beautiful, varied, and complex country.

• Where to find the most tranquil beaches, the best shopping areas, and the freshest seafood in one of the caribbean's most budget-friendly resort destinations.
• Insightful commentary on the Dominican Republic's mix of old and new culture, including the historic city of Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial and the Samaná Penninsula's Parque Nacional Los Haitises, one of the most visited parks in the country.
• Opinionated write-ups. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.