The Incredible Mirabal Sisters of the Dominican Republic November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – historically the date is based on the 1960 assassination of the Incredible Mirabal Sisters of the Dominican Republic,...
Great Excursions and Tours in the Puerto Plata Area This is a tourist area – and fun is the name of the game! Laying on the beach is important when you are in the tropics! However, there are so many other incredible excursions and tours in the Puerto Plata area, it’s...
Dominican Republic Christmas Traditions There are a series of marvelous and fun traditions celebrated at Christmastime here in the DR: 1. The “Charamicos” – A sign of Christmas in the Dominican Republic is the appearance of hundreds of wooden hand-crafted Christmas...
It’s Whale Watching Season and Carnival in the Dominican Republic Humpback whale watching season begins on January 15th and extends to march 31st. The north coast of the Dominican Republic is one of the best places in the world to see these incredible creatures...
Local Products Made in the Dominican Republic Interested in organic cocoa or coffee? Have you ever heard of Mama Juana or a hugueros? The DR is rich in natural resources and produces some wonderful products that are special to the island. Buy from talented local...
Playa Grande Beach is a Caribbean Postcard Playa Grande Beach is a Caribbean Postcard A fun day trip from the Sosua/Cabarete area is a picturesque 1 hour drive east to an incredible beach called Playa Grande. Literally translated to “big beach” this 1.5...