The Dominican Republics Events and Festivals So many events take place each year in the Dominican Republic that outsiders might wonder if life on the island is a non-stop party. While it is true that the people of the Dominican Republic are a lively bunch, they are also a group proud of their religion and […]
Events in Dominican Republic New Year’s Eve — No place is more fun to be in the Caribbean than Santo Domingo on New Year’s Eve. Thousands of merrymakers gather along the Malecón (actually Av. George Washington) to celebrate the coming year. Along this sea-bordering boulevard, bands blast merengue and other music throughout the night. At […]
Located on the northeastern coast of the Samana Peninsula, Las Terrenas offers miles of protected inshore waters and beautiful, undeveloped white-sand-beaches, lined with tall palm trees and pastel-colored fishing boats. Trade winds and the warm temperature of the sub-tropical Atlantic Ocean bring this part of the island year-round balmy weather. With a year-round average of […]
Sponsor a Child in the Dominican Republic Dominican Charity: Sponsor a Child in the Dominican Republic. Around 27 percent of the population live below the poverty line and many children under the age of five still die from malnutrition, gastrointestinal disease and pneumonia, despite improvements by the government in primary health care. Although education is […]
On the Dominican Republic’s Samaná Peninsula, the green mountains teem with coconut trees and dramatic vistas of the ocean. The area is full of hidden beaches reachable only on foot or by sea, protected coves, and undeveloped bays. A visit to Samaná is really about two things: exploring its preserved natural wonders and relaxing on […]
Welcome to Las Terrenas, Samana , Dominican Republic Las Terrenas is a town in the Samaná province of the Dominican Republic. Samana was a famous slave trade port for the British in the early 17th century. Today, the people of this province are a mix of Taino, Spanish and African descent. The name is derived […]