Dominican Republic
brochure
landscape
The Dominican Republic has a variety of landscapes, from deserts in the southwest to alpine forests in the central mountains. Sugarcane fields spread over coastal plains in the north and east, and coconut plantations cover most of the tropical peninsula of Samaná. Pebble beaches under rocky cliffs afford spectacular views on the southern coast. Elsewhere, white sandy beaches and warm waters dominate the coasts.
Weather generally is tropical, hot, and humid, especially along southern and eastern coasts. Temperatures average above 90°F (32°C) during summer months, with August being the hottest. A dry, desert-like climate, due to deforestation and little rainfall, prevails in western and southwestern regions. The rainy season, when the temperature drops to around 70°F (21°C), generally runs from December to March but may vary in different parts of the country.
Economy
The official language is Spanish, but unique phrases, accents, and regional expressions give Dominican Spanish a distinct personality. Many people drop the s at the end of words, turning dos (two) into do'. Cibao Valley residents, or Cibaeños, and inhabitants of Santo Domingo, or capitaleños, may pronounce the r, l, or i differently. Some Haitian creole (a unique mixture of French and African languages) is spoken near the Haitian border and in the bateys (sugarcane villages), where many Haitian workers live.
Nominally, 95 percent of Dominicans are Catholic, but a smaller number actually regularly attends church. Although Dominicans are fairly secular, Catholic traditions are mixed with town stuff.Dominicans take pride in their personal appearance and consider it important to dress well. Parents dress there children well for church.
Government
The Dominican Republic is divided into 31 provinces and one national district. The president is Danilo Medina. A bicameral National Congress of 32 senators and 183 deputies is also directly elected, as are local officials. Major parties include the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD), the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), and the Social Christian Reformist Party (PRSC). The voting age is 18.
Vacation plan
First, go to Moline, Illanois.
Here is the totlal flight plan
Departure Flight
American Eagle Airlines Flight #3411
Depart: Moline, IL (MLI) at 11:55 AM
Arrive: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX (DFW) at 2:15 PM
American Airlines Inc Flight #656
Depart: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX (DFW) at 2:55 PM
Arrive: Jacksonville, FL (JAX) at 6:10 PM
American Eagle Airlines Flight #3543
Depart: Jacksonville, FL (JAX) at 7:35 PM
Arrive: Miami, FL (MIA) at 8:55 PM
American Airlines Inc Flight #2067
Depart: Miami, FL (MIA) at 9:40 PM
Arrive: Santo Domingo, DO (SDQ) at 12:50 AM
Return Flight
American Airlines Inc Flight #1964
Depart: Santo Domingo, DO (SDQ) at 7:00 AM
Arrive: Miami, FL (MIA) at 8:25 AM
American Airlines Inc Flight #557
Depart: Miami, FL (MIA) at 11:15 AM
Arrive: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX (DFW) at 1:35 PM
American Eagle Airlines Flight #2849
Depart: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX (DFW) at 3:20 PM
Arrive: Moline, IL (MLI) at 5:10 PM.
The most affordable hotel is BelleVue Dominican Bay (the lowest price is $899.99).
the total cost will be $1,908.91
Things to do
Day 1:
1. After arriving, look at the city
2. SLEEP
Day 2:
1: Take the Santo Domingo tour
2 (maybe) . Be lazy (Optional, you most likly will be tired and it will be late).
3 or 2. Go to sleep
Day 3:
1. Visit the Cathedral of Santo Domingo
2. Visit the Botanical garden
3. Watch a movie at the "National Theater"
4. Go to sleep again
Day 4:
1: Visit the national museum
2. Go to Iguana Park (amusement park)
3. Go scuba diving
Day 5
1: Go to "Park of 3 winters" ( A group of interconnected caves)
2: Go watch a play at the national theater
3: Relax
Day 6:
1: Pack up
2: go back to Iguana park
3: Go to the beach
4: Go to bed early. Sleep tight
Day 7:
1. Today, you will wake up at 6:30 A.M, go on a plane at 7:00 A.M and spend the day going back home. You will Arrive at at Moline at 5:12 P.M.
REFERENCES
my references came from:
"Dominican Republic." CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, 2012. Web. 29 Nov 2012.
http://thingstodo.expedia.com/santo-domingo-dominican-republic-activities/
http://www.bing.com/search?q=google&src=ie9tr
http://citycatalogue.com/dominican-republic/santo-domingo/amusement-parks/