Fodor's Dominican Republic, 1st Edition (Travel Guide) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Series: Travel Guide | Publication Date: November 18, 2008

The most popular destination in the Caribbean offers something for everyone, but the Dominican Republic is so much richer than a string of all-inclusive resorts. This guide offers everything a traveler needs to know to plan the ideal vacation in the Dominican Republic, whether the vacation is for a few days or for a few weeks.

From the beautiful beaches of Punta Cana, to the vibrant nightlife of Santo Domingo, to the glittering amber coast of the north, to such newly developing hotspots as the Samaná Peninsula and the undiscovered beaches of Barahona, Fodor's Dominican Republic gives you all the information you need to choose the perfect beach and resort.

- Expert advice on how to avoid tourist traps and find undiscovered gems
- Clear, detailed reviews of major resorts in all areas of the island
- Interesting cultural insights to thelp discover the Domincan Republic that is off the beaten tourist path
- Reviews of the best beaches, casinos, restaurants, and shops

Editorial Reviews

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"In terms of comprehensiveness of coverage, the very accessible format, and the enthusiastic tone, this series remains one of the best on the market." –Booklist
 
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"The Fodor's guides are notable for their ratings of sights, restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions." –Chicago Tribune
 
"The great detail, infectious spirit, and attractive format are distinguishing traits of these guides, which are entries in one of the top series in the business." –Booklist
 
"Fodor's can help you plan the perfect adventure" –The Arizona Republic
 
"Always thoughtfully written and easily readable, Fodor's travel guides have become a must-have when traveling to unfamiliar destinations" –Mid South Magazine
 
"Widely recognized as the gold standard of mainstream travel" –Honolulu Advertiser

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 1 edition (November 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400007569
• ISBN-13: 978-1400007561
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.7 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,250,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #46 in Books > Travel > Caribbean > Dominican Republic

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars If you need a book on the DR...keep looking, February 24, 2009

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C. Edwards - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fodor's Dominican Republic, 1st Edition (Travel Guide) (Paperback)

Not to be overly harsh, but if you're looking for a good guide to the Dominican Republic this is not it.

I used this guide for a February 2009 trip to the Dominican Republic. I traveled to Santo Domingo, Santiago, and Punta Cana and found that many of the listings in the guide no longer exist. For the museums and public tourist attractions that were still operating the prices were generally twice as much as those listed in the guide. Additionally, the included maps were, on occasion, grossly inaccurate. When I showed a business owner what was written about his store he was shocked by the inaccuracies.

Bottom line when I looked at other guides after my trip I found that they better represented the on the ground truth. Reputable Fodor's just missed the mark on this first edition.

Enjoy the DR.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good travel book that holds up well in the Kindle Edition, March 4, 2011

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James Laabs "Author of the thriller American ... (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fodor's Dominican Republic (Fodor's eBooks) (Kindle Edition)

I was hesitant to buy this as a Kindle book because I was worried how the format would translate, but I found that the publisher did a good job of converting it to Kindle. The maps are a bit hard to read but that is the only limitation of not having a hard copy. Other than that it is a typical Fodor's book about a country, it does a good job giving the reader an overview of the location but does not drill down very deep into the various cities. Example, for Punta Cana it reviews about eight or ten resorts and all-inclusives when there are dozens available.

5.0 out of 5 stars What to know before you go, May 7, 2010

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Peter C. Davis (Sanford, ME) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fodor's Dominican Republic, 1st Edition (Travel Guide) (Paperback)

We wanted to learn as much as possible about the Dominican Republic before our trip. This book was a great source for historical, cultural and local information. If there are multiple guides published for your destination buy at least two; no one book is likely to cover everything. This book helped us learn before we left home, helped us get around when we were in the DR, and probably helped us avoid a few dumb turista mistakes.