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The Dominican Republic ( Spanish República Dominicana, Spanish pronunciation [re'pußlika ðomini'kana]) is a nation located in the Caribbean region's island of Hispaniola. Part of the Greater Antilles archipelago, Hispaniola lies west of Puerto Rico and east of Cuba and Jamaica. [2] Its western third is the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are occupied by two countries, Saint Martin being the other. The Dominican Republic is the site of the first permanent European settlement in the Americas, its capital Santo Domingo, which was also the first colonial capital in the Americas.[3] It is the site of the first cathedral,[1] university, European-built road, European-built fortress, and more. For most of its independent history, the nation experienced political turmoil and unrest, suffering through many non-representative and tyrannical governments. Since the death of military dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina in 1961, the Dominican Republic has moved toward a liberal economic model which has made it the largest economy in the region and a representative democracy. Hispaniola was inhabited by the Taínos, an Arawakan-speaking people who may have arrived around A.D. 600, displacing earlier inhabitants.[4] The Taínos called the island Kiskeya or Quisqueya, meaning "highest land", as well as Haití or Aytí, and Bohio.[5] They engaged in farming and fishing,[6] and hunting and gathering.[4] There are widely varying estimates of the population of Hispaniola in 1492, including one hundred thousand,[7] three hundred thousand,[4] and 400,000 to two million.[8] By 1492 Hispaniola was divided into five chiefdoms.[9]
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1. Caribbean Property Market Booming
August 05, 2008
World Wide Resource UK Caribbean Investment Property www.worldwideresource.co.uk Property in the Caribbean
World Wide Resource UK Caribbean Investment Property www.worldwideresource.co.uk Property in the Caribbean
The Market: Business is booming
Year-round sunshine, palm-fringed sandy beaches, warm turquoise water… It’s
not difficult to see why so many people jet out to the Caribbean for a dose
of rest and relaxation each year, fuelling a stable tourism-based property
market. And it appears that these tropical islands have confounded the doom
monger... (read more)
Author: sy peterson
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2. Cruisin' with Dave Koz & Playboy Jazz Festival!
July 24, 2008
As a travel writer for Dunhill Vacations, I get to write about some real far out places. As exciting as some exotic escape to Asia or a brand new all inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, my favorite type of travel has always been cruising. I enjoy the thought of being on a small city in the middle of the ocean. I enjoy the sounds of the surf and the smell of the warm salty air.
I was introduced to the wonderful world of jazz a little over 4 years ago on holiday up in St. Augustine, FL I stumbled upon a winery overlooking the oldest city in the US, listening to some Jazz. That mo... (read more)
Author: Rich Gonzalez
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3. A Stopover In Labadee, Haiti - first port for our Royal Caribbean cruise
July 23, 2008
The first port for our Royal Caribbean cruise of the western Caribbean was Labadee, Hispaniola which is actually a part of Haiti. Hispaniola was the name Christopher Columbus gave to the entire island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Recent political unrest made Haiti an undesirable destination, but Royal Caribbean has cordoned off a remote portion of this island, and the totally safe and private compound provides guests an opportunity to experience the magnificent beauty of this region.
Royal Caribbean has made improvements and updated this island paradise to include a new ... (read more)
Author: Jagmohan Gusain
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4. Be your own Real Estate marketing specialist!
July 23, 2008
When was the last time that you told yourself that you could accomplish selling or renting your property Dominican Republic without having to pay commission fees to an agent? It is possible to market your property yourself in a manner that is economical and requiring little effort. If you have real estate property for sale or rent in the Dominican Republic, DRListings can help you. It is common for a real estate agent or broker in the Dominican Republic to charge about 4%-10% commission of the selling price. Commissions are paid by you, the seller. Of course, these commissions are neg... (read more)
Author: Margarita Mitch
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5. Buying or Renting Property in the Dominican Republic
July 23, 2008
The Dominican Republic is a recognized tourist destination, with magnificent beaches and resorts, miles of white sand and refreshing, sparkling waters. It is all about recreation! Visitors will soon discover that the Dominican Republic offers much more than the typical Caribbean attractions of sun, sand and sea. Once you visit, you will want to come back again and again-or decide to stay permanently. The Dominican Republic is known for many things: Christopher Columbus' entrance to the Americas, baseball superstars, sugarcane and cigars. But soon it will be known as one of the premi... (read more)
Author: Margarita Mitch
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6. Life is an ADVENTURE, why not live it in Paradise?
July 23, 2008
The Dominican Republic is paradise to people that enjoy sports and activities. If you are an enthusiast of Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Sailing, Water Skiing, Fishing, Surfing, Wake Boarding, or Whale Watching, the Dominican Republic is the country for you. Trivia: 85% of the humpback whales of the North West Atlantic are born in Dominican waters, where they return every year to breed and give birth. At present, the humpback whale is an endangered species, for there are only about 6,000 of them in the entire world. Of those, it is estimated that some 2,000 to 3,500 visit the Silver Bank and... (read more)
Author: Margarita Mitch
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7. Larimar: A Breathtaking Blue Semi-Precious Stone
July 14, 2008
With its sparkling blue seas, exotic tropical vistas and breathtaking beaches, the Caribbean is truly a dazzling work of nature with its outer beauty. It also holds two semi-precious stones that could not be found anywhere else and these are Larimar and Caymanite.
Larimar is a semi-precious stone which can be found in a remote area in the Dominican Republic. This exquisite gemstone was actually created from the volcanic forces that also created the island. What happened was that hot gases pushed the molten material to the chimneys of the volcano and this caused its minerals to crystalliz... (read more)
Author: Priyanka Arora
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8. Hotel Struck By Food Poisoning Fears Bout Of No Win No Fee Claims
June 13, 2008
A hotel in the Dominican Republic which has repeatedly been under fire after various outbreaks of food poisoning is being brought to justice as guests prusue no win no fee action.
The Riu Mambo complex in Puerto Plata has been the centre of a number of investigations into outbreaks of food poisoning over the last three years.
Travel law solicitor Andrew Morton pledges to fight for justice for holidays makers who have suffered from poor management at this hotel:
“Holidaymakers returning from the Riu Mambo hotel in Puerto Plata are complaining they have suffered severe bouts o... (read more)
Author: Carys Robshaw
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9. Dominican Republic Personal Injury Hotspot
June 04, 2008
In recent years, the Dominican Republic has emerged as the holiday destination for British tourists most likely to end in disaster. As a result, many have been pursuing compensation claims for their holiday from hell. Tourists have suffered personal injuries due to unsafe equipment, food poisoning due to poor hygiene and all sorts of other anguish as their holiday turned out to be rather different from what they were expecting. Andrew Morton, a travel law solicitor, says that despite the reputation the Dominican Republic is fast building up, people will continue to flock there for th... (read more)
Author: Carys Robshaw
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10. A Wedding Ceremony and Honeymoon in One
May 31, 2008
If you want to add a little excitement to your wedding day for both you and your guests, combining both the ceremony and the honeymoon is a great way to do so. Many couples, for example, tend to get married in exotic locations such as Jamaica or the Dominican Republic or Bonaire where there are beautiful beaches and warm weather. For the more adventurous couples, however, a less conventional destination might be worth thinking about. For example, in Australia , couples can exchange vows underwater to a backdrop of striking coral and colorful exotic fish in the Great Barrier Reef of the count... (read more)
Author: Gabriella Savoy
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11. Cosmetic Surgery in the Philippines: Medical Tourism
May 22, 2008
Cosmetic surgery tourism is a price driven phenomenon that has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few decades. Popular destinations for cosmetic surgery tourism include Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, and Thailand. What does the Philippines have to offer over other popular cosmetic surgery hotspots?
The primary advantage of having surgery done in the Philippines is the cost. Because of the present exchange rate (1 USD: 41 Pesos as of April 2008), the cost of plastic surgery in the Philippines is only a fraction ... (read more)
Author: Joel Unson
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12. Puerto Plata with DWVC
May 19, 2008
Puerto Plata, the city capital of the Dominican Republic province of the same name, sits on the countries north coast and is the gateway to the numerous holiday towns and resorts on the coast.
The coastline itself is blessed with beautiful stretches of pristine beach, lush green valleys and backed by the majestic Mount Isabel de Torres. Columbus described the spot as the fairest land under heaven when he arrived there in 1492 and the thousands of visitors that arrive every day today tend to agree with him. The city sports a romantic air of days gone by, enhanced by its Victorian architec... (read more)
Author: Designer Way Vacation Club
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13. Naturist Eden in the Dominican Republic
May 15, 2008
Tucked away on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic where tropical forests meet the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, lies the aptly named resort; Eden Bay. Although only eighty minutes away from the mass tourist resorts of Puerto Plata, Eden Bay feels beautifully remote and away from it all. The Adams and Eves who stay in Eden enjoy a fully naturist vacation at this beautifully maintained, clothes optional resort. It is only too easy to spend everyday of your holiday within the extensive grounds of Eden. They must cover at least 40 acres of land and include areas that are shaded u... (read more)
Author: Stewart Palmer
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14. Reasons to Emigrate Dominican Republic (Auswandern Dominikanische Republik)
May 07, 2008
The Dominican Republic is the perfect place for vacations. This country has some of the most spectacular sceneries in the world and the relatively low cost of living there allows everyone to enjoy life on the beach. Moreover, once you have visited the Dominican Republic, it is very hard not to want to go back. If so, here are some reasons to emigrate to the Dominican Republic (Auswandern Dominikanische Republik) and choose this country as your home instead of going on short vacations and always thinking about going back.
The first reason to emigrate to Dominican Republic (Auswandern Domi... (read more)
Author: Fabiola Groshan
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15. Choose Real Estate Samana (Immobilien Samana) for Business or Pleasure
May 07, 2008
The Caribbean is the perfect getaway place and thus the perfect place to start a business. The Dominican Republic is one of the most beautiful countries in the Caribbean. It is situated on the second biggest island in the Antilles and it has an opening to both the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. On the mainland, there are four important parallel mountain ranges, many plains and valleys, four important rivers, many lagoons and lakes. Moreover, some of the islands near the mainland are Dominican territory.
So, it is safe to say that the Dominican Republic is like heaven on Eart... (read more)
Author: Fabiola Groshan
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16. Invest in Real Estate in the Dominican Republic
May 07, 2008
The crystal clear waters, sandy beaches, tall mountains and lush valleys of the Dominican Republic make it the ideal place for your vacations. In fact, the Dominican Republic is one of the most popular touristy destinations in the world, and for good reason. We are talking about a paradise island, with wonderful tropical weather all year round, breath taking landscape and very friendly people. The Dominican Republic is indeed a wonderful holiday destination, especially when you want to escape the cold and rainy season in European countries. Imagine what it would be like to be able to get away ... (read more)
Author: Fabiola Groshan
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17. Traveling to Caribbeans to find love
May 07, 2008
As long as matchmaking services are very popular nowadays, some of them even can organize a trip to the paradise of Dominican Republic for you... appearing on the tropical island with the lady of your dreams is a reality now. So please continue reading to learn how to get their with your Russian bride. In the end of February OksanaLove dating site organized the first tour (out of many to come, the next tour will take place in the beginning of June) to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), an exotic paradise, where nature, smiles, and love blossom. The participants, who joined Oksana Boichenko... (read more)
Author: Oksana Boichenko
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18. Complete Information on Alkaptonuria with Treatment and Prevention
April 24, 2008
Alkaptonuria is an uncommon inherited hereditary disorder of tyrosine metabolism. Alkaptonuria is more popular in sure areas of slovakia and in the dominican republic. Mutations in the homogentisate oxidase gene reason alkaptonuria. The homogentisate oxidase gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called homogentisate oxidase. This enzyme helps fracture downward the amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine, which are significant construction blocks of proteins. Because alkaptonuria is autosomal recessive, a household bloodline, in all likelihood, reveals no new affected individuals. Howe... (read more)
Author: Juliet Cohen
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19. Tips on Meeting a Dominican Woman
April 22, 2008
In the northern part of the Caribbean lies a country called the Dominican Republic. When Christopher Columbus discovered this country, he immediately named it Little Spain, for it was the most beautiful place of The New World. Such an amazing place only had room for beautiful people and this is why, centuries later, Dominican women still remain some of the most beautiful women on Earth.
Nowadays, when we are free to marry whomever we desire, men do not have to limit themselves to admiring Dominican women’ s beauty; they can actually get to know and marry a Dominican lady. There is one ve... (read more)
Author: Fabiola Groshan
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20. Dominican Single Women Look for Love Online
April 22, 2008
The Dominican Republic is a country situated in the Greater Antilles, on the island of Hispaniola. This island is part of the Caribbean islands. It lies east of Jamaica and Cuba and west of Puerto Rico. The Dominican Republic is the place where Europeans first settled in the Americas and therefore, the capital of this country, Santa Domingo, is also known as the first colonial capital.
The Dominican Republic has amazing scenery. The mainland has four mountain ranges parallel to one another and in between there are numerous plains and valleys. The Dominican Republic has also numerous smal... (read more)
Author: Fabiola Groshan
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21. Are You Interested in Meeting Dominican Republic Women for Marriage?
April 22, 2008
Our busy and active life styles have taken too much of our free time, so much so that we no longer have time for the small yet very important aspects of our lives, such as socializing or meeting new people. Fortunately, the Internet comes to our aid in this respect, as well as in many others. The online dating community is getting larger by the day and many people worldwide are thankful for having found their true love online. The Internet is an excellent means of finding people for all types of relationships, from friendship all the way to marriage. The World Wide Web is abundant in all sorts... (read more)
Author: Fabiola Groshan
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22. Ski Vacations on a Budget
April 20, 2008
When you start thinking about ski vacations, because you may have internet access - finding information about various resorts and packages will be pretty easy. Finding terrific vacation spots isn't difficult, however, finding ski vacations that fit into your budget can be a challenge. To save money, you can look for lesser known resorts. This doesn't mean that these resorts won't provide you with a fun vacation - it simply means that they aren't quite as well known as other resorts, and therefore, the prices may be less expensive. Also, consider ski vacation packages that will include you... (read more)
Author: Bobbi Jo Frazier
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23. How To Find The Least Expensive Beach Vacations
April 03, 2008
There are a few websites out there that have great deals on nice beach vacations...even all-inclusive packages! The best value for your money and the cheapest way to travel is either cruising or all inclusive vacations to the Caribbean - especially the Dominican Republic and Mexico. http://cruises.dunhillvacations.com/caribbean-mexico-pacific-coast-cruise-deals/ Another great site for nice beach trips is Apple Vacations - they have major contracts with airlines and charter their own flights - so the air is extremely inexpensive. http://www.dunhillvacations.com/tracking.php?p=/index.php&o... (read more)
Author: Rich Gonzalez
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24. Beautiful Russian women in the paradise of Caribbeans
March 31, 2008
To my mind, to appear on the tropical island with many beautiful women – is a dream of every man... But now this dream can come true!!! As long as matchmaking services are very popular nowadays, some of them even can organize a trip to the paradise of Dominican Republic for you... with the lady of your dreams!
In the end of February OksanaLove dating agency organized the first (out of many to come) tour to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), an exotic paradise, where nature, smiles, and love blossom. The participants, who attended the tour came to meet each other for the first time - after... (read more)
Author: Oksana Boichenko
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25. Dominican Republic Holidays
March 05, 2008
Dominican Republic Experience the delights of the hot sun and sandy, lush palm tree lined beaches - no other island gives you the mood of the “Caribbean” quite like the Dominican Republic. There really is something for everyone, offering an extensive range of natural beauty, cultural monuments, excellent sporting facilities and fun filled nightlife for those who just don’t want the party to end. Santo Domingo The oldest Spanish metropolis in the New World, with nearly 3 million inhabitants, is the political and cultural capital as well as the economical centre of the Dominican Republic. Fo... (read more)
Author: Darren McCowan
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