Puerto Plata

World-famous resorts in Puerto Plata attract droves of European visitors, but Americans are now slowly catching on to the delights of the Dominican Republic.

Visitors with limited vacation time are often hard-pressed to choose their activities: Golf, tennis, fabulous beaches and horseback riding compete with scuba diving and outstanding sport fishing for marlin, sailfish and dorado. Until the rest of America catches on, the Dominican Republic could be your personal hideaway.

• Tourist Information: 888-374-6361
• Website: wwww.dominicanrepublic.com
• Language: Spanish (English is widely spoken)
• Currency: Dominican Peso
• Taxes: US $10 departure tax. Hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge plus an 8% sales tax to the bill. Hotels add an additional 5% for room tax.
• Electricity: 110 volts/60 cycles
• Documents: U.S. citizens must have a valid passport or an original birth certificate and photo ID. Upon arrival, visitors must purchase a tourist card for US $10.