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  Lonely Planet Dominican Republic and Haiti (Country Travel Guide)

  Book (Lonely Planet)
  

  Rating (4 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  The only guidebook to Haiti! And a good one!

  The Dominican Republic part is just fine. But you can get that same quality on the DR with Fodor's or Moon. However for the same price this book covers also Haiti.As this is the only guidebook to Haiti there was a danger that it would be done very sloppy - with no competition. However the research is very thorough. Despite what some media want you to believe Haiti is safe for tourists (and also visited by many NGOs). To tell the truth official data shows that Haiti is safer then touristy Jamaica! It's also the best destination to see the old Caribbean as well as for history buffs (the Gingerbread houses, the Citadel).This book covers Port-au-Prince, the urban spawl around it, all of southern Haiti, and most of the North (Goniaves, Cap-Haitien, Fort-Liberte, Tortuga). It doesn't cover some out of the way villages as well as Port-de-Paix, but still, it's very detailed for a Haiti book. Of course a full post earthquake update was done.There is only... 5/5 Mike from Warsaw - See all my reviews This review is from: Lonely Planet Dominican Republic and Haiti (Country Travel Guide) (Paperback) The Dominican Republic part is just fine. But you can get that same quality on the DR with Fodor's or Moon. However for the same price this book covers also Haiti.As this is the only guidebook to Haiti there was a danger that it would be done very sloppy - with no competition. However the research is very thorough. Despite what some media want you to believe Haiti is safe for tourists (and also visited by many NGOs). To tell the truth official data shows that Haiti is safer then touristy Jamaica! It's also the best destination to see the old Caribbean as well as for history buffs (the Gingerbread houses, the Citadel).This book covers Port-au-Prince, the urban spawl around it, all of southern Haiti, and most of the North (Goniaves, Cap-Haitien, Fort-Liberte, Tortuga). It doesn't cover some out of the way villages as well as Port-de-Paix, but still, it's very detailed for a Haiti book. Of course a full post earthquake update was done.There is only... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 17, 2011

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  Maps are now smaller, book already outdated 4.5 months after publication

  I was mostly in Cabarete only, so I shall make only 2 comments:(1) MAPS ARE NOW SMALLER AND LESS DETAILED? Seems to be so in the latest makeover of LP books. Bad idea!(2) ALREADY OUTDATED. I used this in early March 2012, book publication date is stated as Nov 1, 2011. Yet at least two of the recommended eating places in Cabarete was already closed down, and the recommendations were generally off the mark. The new Belgian bakery next to Banco Popular (west of the town centre) is clearly superior to Dick's, yet receives no mention.Prices for bus fares and stuff were also already outdated.Most likely the research was done in say 2010 or 2009, and by the time the book came off the press in late 2011, the information was already outdated.I've come to expect better from LP, so this was below par. 3 stars. 3/5 FredJohnston1981 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Lonely Planet Dominican Republic and Haiti (Country Travel Guide) (Paperback) I was mostly in Cabarete only, so I shall make only 2 comments:(1) MAPS ARE NOW SMALLER AND LESS DETAILED? Seems to be so in the latest makeover of LP books. Bad idea!(2) ALREADY OUTDATED. I used this in early March 2012, book publication date is stated as Nov 1, 2011. Yet at least two of the recommended eating places in Cabarete was already closed down, and the recommendations were generally off the mark. The new Belgian bakery next to Banco Popular (west of the town centre) is clearly superior to Dick's, yet receives no mention.Prices for bus fares and stuff were also already outdated.Most likely the research was done in say 2010 or 2009, and by the time the book came off the press in late 2011, the information was already outdated.I've come to expect better from LP, so this was below par. 3 stars. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 17, 2012

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  Great for the traveler; not so great on historical accuracy

  First off, Lonely Planet should be commended for taking on Haiti when none of the other travel guides will. That alone is worth a couple of stars. The information about things to see and do, where to stay and eat, contact info, the difficulties and need for patience to get from Point A to Point B, etc... is all very good. This was true in their previous version and is even more helpful and appreciated in this post-earthquake Haiti edition. The one drawback to this book is the disease that afflicts so many of the Lonely Planet books -- their approach to history, culture, religion, the environment, and other issues through a mostly liberal lens. The authors seem bemused that Christians would find Vodou (Voodoo) counter to some of their most basic tenants, and they fall victim to telling just half the story when it comes to history and politics, particularly those parts addressing past U.S. involvement, or Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Let's take Aristide as an example: While the former priest... 4/5 A Northwest Reader (Washington State, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Lonely Planet Dominican Republic and Haiti (Country Travel Guide) (Paperback) First off, Lonely Planet should be commended for taking on Haiti when none of the other travel guides will. That alone is worth a couple of stars. The information about things to see and do, where to stay and eat, contact info, the difficulties and need for patience to get from Point A to Point B, etc... is all very good. This was true in their previous version and is even more helpful and appreciated in this post-earthquake Haiti edition. The one drawback to this book is the disease that afflicts so many of the Lonely Planet books -- their approach to history, culture, religion, the environment, and other issues through a mostly liberal lens. The authors seem bemused that Christians would find Vodou (Voodoo) counter to some of their most basic tenants, and they fall victim to telling just half the story when it comes to history and politics, particularly those parts addressing past U.S. involvement, or Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Let's take Aristide as an example: While the former priest... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 30, 2011

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  National Geographic Traveler: Dominican Republic, 2nd edition

  Book (National Geographic)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Great Travel Companion

  This is a great guide to the country and provides a fairly comprehensive overview of activities and other resources that are important to travel. The photos are wonderful and help to give a sense of the island. Many of the references can be further explored online for more detailed explanations. 5/5 Goldenlover - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: National Geographic Traveler: Dominican Republic, 2nd edition (Paperback) This is a great guide to the country and provides a fairly comprehensive overview of activities and other resources that are important to travel. The photos are wonderful and help to give a sense of the island. Many of the references can be further explored online for more detailed explanations. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 31, 2011

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  Dominican Republic - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

  Book (Kuperard)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  An Very Enjoyable Well Written and Practical Guide

  Dominican Republic Culture Smart is a great resource for anyone wanting to learn about the culture and the people of this unique and wonderful Caribbean nation. I have lived in the Dominican Republic for over 22 years and find this book to be very accurate in its description of the Dominican nation, people and culture. For both tourists wanting to know more about the Dominican Republic and foreigners who come to live and work in the country, this book is an excellent tool. The authors communicate great understanding of the Dominican culture and also show great respect for the Dominican people. The book is extremely practical too helping the reader to understand a variety of cultural situations such as visiting in homes, family life, using public transportation, food, etc. It is extremely well written and enjoyable to read. It is like having a conversation with a good friend with excellent cultural insights. I highly recommend this very interesting and practical book. 5/5 Julia (Dominican Republic) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Dominican Republic - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (Paperback) Dominican Republic Culture Smart is a great resource for anyone wanting to learn about the culture and the people of this unique and wonderful Caribbean nation. I have lived in the Dominican Republic for over 22 years and find this book to be very accurate in its description of the Dominican nation, people and culture. For both tourists wanting to know more about the Dominican Republic and foreigners who come to live and work in the country, this book is an excellent tool. The authors communicate great understanding of the Dominican culture and also show great respect for the Dominican people. The book is extremely practical too helping the reader to understand a variety of cultural situations such as visiting in homes, family life, using public transportation, food, etc. It is extremely well written and enjoyable to read. It is like having a conversation with a good friend with excellent cultural insights. I highly recommend this very interesting and practical book. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 11, 2011

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  The insider's guide

  Written by two British expats, both long term residents of the Dominican Republic, this guide will unravel such mysteries as the meaning of "manana" and offer explanations of its origins.More than just a ordinary travel guide,this book will give you the needed insights to feel at home in the culture because even if you do speak Spanish, the ways to the native folk can be hard to understand.Written in very readable(if British, which may give US readers some pause but does not detract from the usefulness) prose, and accompanied by first hand experiences as illustrations, this is the ESSENTIAL guide for anyone coming here for more than a week at an all inclusive, or planning to move here.(I have lived here for seven years and use this book as the text for my English class) 5/5 bridgette "ex pat" (Santo Domingo, DR) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Dominican Republic - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (Paperback) Written by two British expats, both long term residents of the Dominican Republic, this guide will unravel such mysteries as the meaning of "manana" and offer explanations of its origins.More than just a ordinary travel guide,this book will give you the needed insights to feel at home in the culture because even if you do speak Spanish, the ways to the native folk can be hard to understand.Written in very readable(if British, which may give US readers some pause but does not detract from the usefulness) prose, and accompanied by first hand experiences as illustrations, this is the ESSENTIAL guide for anyone coming here for more than a week at an all inclusive, or planning to move here.(I have lived here for seven years and use this book as the text for my English class) Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 8, 2011

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  The Rough Guide to Dominican Republic (Rough Guide Dominican Republic)

  Book (Rough Guides)
  

  Rating (4 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  Helpful and accurate

  We just returned (January 2009) from the Dominican Republic and used the Rough Guide as our principle source of information during our travel. I had hoped that the book would come out before we left. I had the earlier edition but knew some items were out of date. This edition arrived around Christmas and we left on Jan 12 for 10 days in the DR.Read the first 55 pages of the book carefully. Unless you have a lot of time or are a very superficial traveler, you will not be able to see all there is to see as described in the Colour Section. However, the Basics section is accurate and very informative. Even then, there are some corrections. When we left, there was no departure fee (p51) but the sign indicating the fees was still up with the fees blanked out. The cost of a phone from Orange (p54) was around RD$600 not RD$2000. We bought one for our stay and then gave it to a work group from Canada when we left.We drove throughout the eastern half of the DR so I can... 5/5 Oldanalyst (Claypool, IN United States) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback) We just returned (January 2009) from the Dominican Republic and used the Rough Guide as our principle source of information during our travel. I had hoped that the book would come out before we left. I had the earlier edition but knew some items were out of date. This edition arrived around Christmas and we left on Jan 12 for 10 days in the DR.Read the first 55 pages of the book carefully. Unless you have a lot of time or are a very superficial traveler, you will not be able to see all there is to see as described in the Colour Section. However, the Basics section is accurate and very informative. Even then, there are some corrections. When we left, there was no departure fee (p51) but the sign indicating the fees was still up with the fees blanked out. The cost of a phone from Orange (p54) was around RD$600 not RD$2000. We bought one for our stay and then gave it to a work group from Canada when we left.We drove throughout the eastern half of the DR so I can... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 26, 2009

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  Interesting but...

  I actually live in the DR but it wasn't till this year that me and my family started doing a little more exploring, we found the rough guide useful after we had decided where we wanted to go. However, the DR is a country in constant change, so this kind of book quickly falls behind. Some of the tours mentioned (even with phone numbers) were no longer available, the prices have varied too. I found it optimistic in parts (the roads were often much worse) and pessimistic in others (times between places, especially). The hotel descriptions were pretty accurate. So, basically, it was a good starting point, but be prepared to ask a lot of questions everywhere you go. 4/5 carsya - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback) I actually live in the DR but it wasn't till this year that me and my family started doing a little more exploring, we found the rough guide useful after we had decided where we wanted to go. However, the DR is a country in constant change, so this kind of book quickly falls behind. Some of the tours mentioned (even with phone numbers) were no longer available, the prices have varied too. I found it optimistic in parts (the roads were often much worse) and pessimistic in others (times between places, especially). The hotel descriptions were pretty accurate. So, basically, it was a good starting point, but be prepared to ask a lot of questions everywhere you go. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 28, 2009

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  GOOD BOOK

  I tend to travel out side of the tourist areas, it gives some useful info and a nice starting point. Restaurants can turn over quickly so it can become dated but other info gives you good info 4/5 Ter164 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback) I tend to travel out side of the tourist areas, it gives some useful info and a nice starting point. Restaurants can turn over quickly so it can become dated but other info gives you good info Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 22, 2012

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  Frommer's Portable Dominican Republic

  Book (Frommers)
  

  Rating (4 reviews):

  (3.0/5)

  

  Very Little Useful Information

  I know this a "portable guide" to the Dominican Republic, but still it is extremely bare bones and basic. It includes a decent section on Santo Domingo but absolutely nothing on Santiago - the country's second largest city. The rest of this thin volume includes only a couple of short sections on the DR's tourist areas - the North Coast, Punta Cana and Boca Chica. To someone attempting to explore anywhere else in the DR this book is virtually useless. Even for my brief one week trip to Puerto Plata I found nothing in this guide that I had not already discovered on the Internet.I am usually a fan of Frommer's guidebooks. But this one just doesn't cut it. 2/5 Chris Luallen (Nashville, Tennessee) - See all my reviews, June 30, 2007

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  Good guide, but ...

  The Frommer's Dominican Republic guide is a good guide for anyone making a quick trip to the DR. The book does overexaggerates on the crime issue. Crime in the DR is relatively low, maybe even lower than in the USA. Other than that, the book is excellent. 4/5 SW Highlander (Savannah, GA USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Frommer's Portable Dominican Republic (Paperback) I know it's a "portable" edition, but the only part my wife and I found helpful and adequate was the hotel section -- which you need before will be carrying it around anyway. The hotel section in Punta Cana and Santo Domingo were accurate and useful.In Santo Domingo, its walking map of the Zona Colonial was badly off. Points of interest were on different blocks than indicated, the map was not to scale from one block to another (on the same map), and not to scale to the distance guide on the map. In the narrative sections, restaurants and Points of Interest were often not described adequately to find the place without asking people along the way.We tried one of the book's top restaurants and found it laughably lacking: waitstaff that couldn't identify an oyster or cook the tableside flambe, a room that was devoid of any patrons on a Friday night, and old decor from a 1970's era hotel.For nightclubs, it failed to mention that it's number one... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 12, 2004

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  Information is too sparse and often not helpful

  I know it's a "portable" edition, but the only part my wife and I found helpful and adequate was the hotel section -- which you need before will be carrying it around anyway. The hotel section in Punta Cana and Santo Domingo were accurate and useful.In Santo Domingo, its walking map of the Zona Colonial was badly off. Points of interest were on different blocks than indicated, the map was not to scale from one block to another (on the same map), and not to scale to the distance guide on the map. In the narrative sections, restaurants and Points of Interest were often not described adequately to find the place without asking people along the way.We tried one of the book's top restaurants and found it laughably lacking: waitstaff that couldn't identify an oyster or cook the tableside flambe, a room that was devoid of any patrons on a Friday night, and old decor from a 1970's era hotel.For nightclubs, it failed to mention that it's number one... 2/5 0, July 1, 2009

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  Top 10 Dominican Republic (EYEWITNESS TOP 10 TRAVEL GUIDE)

  Book (DK Travel)
  

  Rating (6 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Useful but limited

  We used this book only to help us decide where to go in the DR. However, when we went there in Jan 2009, we did not take the book. Descriptions were too superficial and it was not helpful for someone who was driving. A book such as The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic as well as a large map are what you need once you are in the DR. 3/5 Oldanalyst (Claypool, IN United States) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Top 10 Dominican Republic (Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide) (Paperback) We used this book only to help us decide where to go in the DR. However, when we went there in Jan 2009, we did not take the book. Descriptions were too superficial and it was not helpful for someone who was driving. A book such as The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic as well as a large map are what you need once you are in the DR. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 26, 2009

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  Beautiful book

  Very beautiful, lots of good pictures.On the negative side, a little bit hard to read, a just too little of information and not enough maps.In general, very good book. 4/5 Andrey Cherepakhin (Redmond, WA) - See all my reviews, August 27, 2007

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  Very helpful

  This book was very helpful in providing ideas of where to go in the Dominican Republic. We have not gone yet, but were able to find several things that we want to see once there. The book has pictures and brief descriptions of the sites in each area and also provides interesting facts about the culture and history. 5/5 B. Brooks (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews, April 11, 2009

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  Moving to the Dominican Republic: The Paradox of Paradise

  Book (CreateSpace)
  

  Rating (8 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  Perfect Guide

  This is the best book I have read so far about moving to the DR, it really describes exactely what is goign to happen to you IF you are a gringo (or gringa). I just finished reading your book, what a great book man, I love it! I think if world war III would have broken out I still would not have stopped reading the book until I was finished. I really had to force myself to stop reading because I had to go to the office, or the bed or do something else beside reading. I live in Cabarete but have been to Santo Domingo several times, I love that place, I enjoy it every time I go there.....beside getting pulled over by lookalike "cops" demanding money for running red lights that were not even there.......just exactly like you describe in your book. To me it seemed you were writing about my life :- 5/5 Chris - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Moving to the Dominican Republic: The Paradox of Paradise (Paperback) This is the best book I have read so far about moving to the DR, it really describes exactely what is goign to happen to you IF you are a gringo (or gringa). I just finished reading your book, what a great book man, I love it! I think if world war III would have broken out I still would not have stopped reading the book until I was finished. I really had to force myself to stop reading because I had to go to the office, or the bed or do something else beside reading. I live in Cabarete but have been to Santo Domingo several times, I love that place, I enjoy it every time I go there.....beside getting pulled over by lookalike "cops" demanding money for running red lights that were not even there.......just exactly like you describe in your book. To me it seemed you were writing about my life :- Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 13, 2011

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  A Great Read

  If you are considering moving to the Dominican Republic, purchasing real estate, retiring or just going on vacation,this book is a must read.I have been considering investing in real estate outside of the United States for a vacation home and eventually retirement and found Ross' book to be not only informative and interesting but best of all, it's a real page turner! It is everything that you need to know to get started on your adventure in the Dominican and is told from an "foreigner's" perspective. You will not be disappointed. Great job Ross ! 5/5 Dragracer - See all my reviews This review is from: Moving to the Dominican Republic: The Paradox of Paradise (Paperback) If you are considering moving to the Dominican Republic, purchasing real estate, retiring or just going on vacation,this book is a must read.I have been considering investing in real estate outside of the United States for a vacation home and eventually retirement and found Ross' book to be not only informative and interesting but best of all, it's a real page turner! It is everything that you need to know to get started on your adventure in the Dominican and is told from an "foreigner's" perspective. You will not be disappointed. Great job Ross ! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 23, 2012

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  I loved this book

  I like the author's writing style down to earth and direct. A lot of good subject matter covered without sugar coating things. I sent the author an E-mail and he responded promptly, this is the best book I have read in a long time. 5/5 Bob - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Moving to the Dominican Republic: The Paradox of Paradise (Paperback) I like the author's writing style down to earth and direct. A lot of good subject matter covered without sugar coating things. I sent the author an E-mail and he responded promptly, this is the best book I have read in a long time. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 10, 2012

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  Dominican Republic - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

  eBooks (Kuperard)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  An Very Enjoyable Well Written and Practical Guide

  Dominican Republic Culture Smart is a great resource for anyone wanting to learn about the culture and the people of this unique and wonderful Caribbean nation. I have lived in the Dominican Republic for over 22 years and find this book to be very accurate in its description of the Dominican nation, people and culture. For both tourists wanting to know more about the Dominican Republic and foreigners who come to live and work in the country, this book is an excellent tool. The authors communicate great understanding of the Dominican culture and also show great respect for the Dominican people. The book is extremely practical too helping the reader to understand a variety of cultural situations such as visiting in homes, family life, using public transportation, food, etc. It is extremely well written and enjoyable to read. It is like having a conversation with a good friend with excellent cultural insights. I highly recommend this very interesting and practical book. 5/5 Julia (Dominican Republic) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Dominican Republic - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (Paperback) Dominican Republic Culture Smart is a great resource for anyone wanting to learn about the culture and the people of this unique and wonderful Caribbean nation. I have lived in the Dominican Republic for over 22 years and find this book to be very accurate in its description of the Dominican nation, people and culture. For both tourists wanting to know more about the Dominican Republic and foreigners who come to live and work in the country, this book is an excellent tool. The authors communicate great understanding of the Dominican culture and also show great respect for the Dominican people. The book is extremely practical too helping the reader to understand a variety of cultural situations such as visiting in homes, family life, using public transportation, food, etc. It is extremely well written and enjoyable to read. It is like having a conversation with a good friend with excellent cultural insights. I highly recommend this very interesting and practical book. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 11, 2011

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  The insider's guide

  Written by two British expats, both long term residents of the Dominican Republic, this guide will unravel such mysteries as the meaning of "manana" and offer explanations of its origins.More than just a ordinary travel guide,this book will give you the needed insights to feel at home in the culture because even if you do speak Spanish, the ways to the native folk can be hard to understand.Written in very readable(if British, which may give US readers some pause but does not detract from the usefulness) prose, and accompanied by first hand experiences as illustrations, this is the ESSENTIAL guide for anyone coming here for more than a week at an all inclusive, or planning to move here.(I have lived here for seven years and use this book as the text for my English class) 5/5 bridgette "ex pat" (Santo Domingo, DR) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Dominican Republic - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (Paperback) Written by two British expats, both long term residents of the Dominican Republic, this guide will unravel such mysteries as the meaning of "manana" and offer explanations of its origins.More than just a ordinary travel guide,this book will give you the needed insights to feel at home in the culture because even if you do speak Spanish, the ways to the native folk can be hard to understand.Written in very readable(if British, which may give US readers some pause but does not detract from the usefulness) prose, and accompanied by first hand experiences as illustrations, this is the ESSENTIAL guide for anyone coming here for more than a week at an all inclusive, or planning to move here.(I have lived here for seven years and use this book as the text for my English class) Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 8, 2011

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  Lonely Planet Dominican Republic & Haiti (Country Travel Guide)

  Book (Lonely Planet)
  

  Rating (6 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  A few mistakes throughout but overall a big help

  Our Lonely Planet guide was used every day as we made our way through the Dominican Republic on our honeymoon. Information wasn't always easy to find in the smaller towns (even for a Spanish speaker), so we relied on it a lot. The maps were especially helpful.However, we did occasionally run into small typos or sentences that didn't make sense. While this wasn't too big of a deal, we were more concerned that some sections were inaccurate. When we paid $10 in a taxi to go across Santo Domingo to catch a bus that the LP said went to a certain town, we were extremely irritated to learn that that bus station did not provide transportation to our destination and never had. We had to pay for another taxi to get to the right spot. We also found that the prices listed for hotels and restaurants were much higher than listed in the LP. We were not there in the very low season, but it also was not the highest season. Perhaps the places listed have been "discovered" and the hotels and... 4/5 Shelly Henrikson "Shelly" (Boise, ID) - See all my reviews, September 2, 2009

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  SUPER useful book!

  I couldn't have traveled to Haiti without this guide! A MUST HAVE! It gives contact numbers of hotels, (almost impossible to find anywhere else) recommendations on where to stay, and also some useful phrases in Creole. Buy this book if you're traveling to Haiti!! 5/5 Chantal Pierre "Mlle Maladroite" (PANA, IL, US) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Lonely Planet Dominican Republic & Haiti (Country Travel Guide) (Paperback) I couldn't have traveled to Haiti without this guide! A MUST HAVE! It gives contact numbers of hotels, (almost impossible to find anywhere else) recommendations on where to stay, and also some useful phrases in Creole. Buy this book if you're traveling to Haiti!! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 13, 2010

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  Lonely Planet Great like always.

  Great book, especially for great initial information about an area. Helped us find a cool hostel and restaurants that we would have missed if we hadn't bought it. 4/5 Edward M. Alonzo "Sir Hair" (Burlington, VT USA) - See all my reviews, September 7, 2009

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  Dominican Republic (Adventure Map (Numbered))

  Book (National Geographic Maps)
  

  Rating (4 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Great map

  It helped me a lot when I went to the DR. Excellent material. Great map. 5/5 Fanny Leon - See all my reviews, February 27, 2009

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  Really good quality map

  This map is of fairly heavy material which means it will last and it says it is water resistant which is great. I think I will get a lot of use out of it. Lots of interesting information included about places, history, etc. on the map, too. Very satisified with it so far. Haven't used it yet, but I will. 5/5 Noname - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Dominican Republic (Adventure Map (Numbered)) (Map) This map is of fairly heavy material which means it will last and it says it is water resistant which is great. I think I will get a lot of use out of it. Lots of interesting information included about places, history, etc. on the map, too. Very satisified with it so far. Haven't used it yet, but I will. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 18, 2012

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  Hunting for Cacao

  This is an excellent map. Perfect for exploring the backroads and countryside, but a little too expensive to crumple up in the car. 4/5 Raymond A. Major "Cacador de Cacau" (Berkeley, CA) - See all my reviews, January 21, 2009

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