Immerse Yourself in Local Culture

For a more memorable and richer travel experience, immerse yourself in the local culture. Break away from the tour group, and talk one-on-one with the locals. Be friendly with your hotel staff, and seek information from them on what the locals do for entertainment. A smile opens the door!

For more information about Dominican culture click here.

Traveling while Pregnant

If you plan to take a plane trip while pregnant, discuss it with your doctor first. Barring any problems or complications, your doctor will probably let you go. Most airlines have regulations regarding how late into a pregnancy you may travel. Check before you fly to avoid disappointment.

Try to book an aisle seat near the bathroom for easier access.

Choosing the Right Hotel in Dominican Republic

Most travelers spend hours finding the perfect airline ticket, but only minutes to research a hotel room, often going with the lowest price option.

While price is a universal factor, remember that the most important factor is your satisfaction! All hotels featured in PuertoPlata.com have been inspected by our own staff to ensure the best lodging options for our visitors.

Check out our Hotels section

Reasons to Say "I Do" in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

If you've ever dreamed of getting married on the beach, in a tropical paradise, barefoot at sunset with live music playing in the background -- you've found your destination!

• The Dominican Republic is the new wedding destination of the Caribbean. Any couple is able to customize the tropical wedding ceremony of their dreams. The island and its atmosphere make it an ideal candidate for weddings.
  
  
• Puerto Plata has resorts with plenty of destination wedding experience. Most employ an entire staff dedicated to making planning as hassle-free as possible.
  
  
• It is fairly easy to arrange for a legal civil ceremony in the Dominican Republic for this special occasion.
  
  
• For $900 dollars or less, you can have a very nice wedding in Puerto Plata!

For more information click here.

Have Fun the Dominican Way: Great Fun, Small Prices!

The best time to travel to Puerto Plata is NOW, because at Ocean World they are offering the best deals ever to make your vacation a once in a lifetime experience. If you've ever dreamed of swimming with dolphins now you can do it for less, because now they offer a US$20 discount! Check out what else is included: round trip transportation, Snorkeling in Tropical Reef, participation to New Educational Program, Free Access to the Dolphin Beach, the Aquaglide, the Tiger Grotto, Observation of Bird Show, Shark Show, Dolphin Show and Sea Lion Show. And it gets better: lunch buffet is included too! Too good to be true? See for yourself

And if you are looking for a great night out during your vacation, you cannot miss the Bravissimo Show, a Las Vegas-style dance show with tropical rythms, presented at Ocean World every night. Picture this: you sitting at the Bravissimo Show, savouring a nice Cuba Libre while 30 gorgeous dancers are performing on stage, then you can try your luck at the best Casino of the Dominican Republic and dance the night away in the most glamorous disco. You can make this fantasy come true simply by booking now.

Don't miss this opportunity! Special offers are available for travel dates March 1st - April 30th 2010

Three ways to go when you're staying in Puerto Plata

1. You can stay in an All-Inclusive hotel where food, drinks, entertainment, tips & taxes are all included. This option is ideal for families, groups, and travelers looking for a lot of activities without worrying about additional costs.
   
   
2. The second lodging option is to stay in a luxury "boutique" hotel, where the experience is definitely more private and exclusive. We recommend this option for honeymooners, romantic escapes, spa lovers, and primarily for any guests that love to be pampered.
   
   
3. Finally, there is the "sports oriented" hotel, focused on golf, windsurfing, or kite-surfing - just to name a few. For example, the Victoria Golf & Beach Resort - located on the Robert Trent Jones 18 hole course - offers special pricing & personal golf concierge services to its guests. Other hotels south of Puerto Plata, in Cabarete, offer kite & wind-surfing classes for the more adventurous as well.".
   

For more information about hotels in Puerto Plata visit: http://www.puertoplata.com/hotels.html

Dominican Republic Travel Site Launches New Hotel Section

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- PuertoPlata.com, a website dedicated to helping travelers plan their next visit to the Dominican Republic, announces the launch of its exclusive new "Hotels" section.

PuertoPlata.com provides tourists with "insider" knowledge

Massiel Gonzalez, founder of PuertoPlata.com, says, "Puerto Plata and the Dominican Republic are exciting places full of things to do, places to see and people to meet. PuertoPlata.com provides the most comprehensive information available on these exciting destinations and helps give outsiders an inside view of the island and all its treasures. With this new section, we'll provide a full description about each property, including a photo gallery and contact information so the visitor can book their stay directly with the hotels, getting great deals and discounts firsthand."

The hotels featured in this special new section are some of the finest on the island, including Casa Colonial Beach & Spa, Barcelo Premium Puerto Plata, Victoria Golf & Beach Resort, Gran Ventana Beach Resort, BlueBay Villas Doradas, and more.

Roberto Casoni, executive vice president of VH Hotels and Resorts, says, "We are very excited to have our hotels Casa Colonial Beach & Spa, Victoria Golf & Beach Resort and Gran Ventana Beach Resort, featured on PuertoPlata.com. The website is invaluable for tourists who want a memorable experience in Puerto Plata and we are so proud to be a part of it."

When staying in or near Puerto Plata, tourists have several lodging options to choose from. They can stay in an all-inclusive hotel where food, drinks, entertainment, tips and taxes are covered in the price. The second lodging option is to stay in a luxury "boutique" hotel, where the experience is private and exclusive. Finally, there is the "sports-oriented" hotel, focused on golf, windsurfing, kite-surfing activities and more.

PuertoPlata.com is broken down into multiple categories ranging from weddings to local events, with each category connecting people to relevant activities, places and people. PuertoPlata.com also features "Insider Tips" that explain topics such as currency exchange, etiquette, and traveling with children. These Tips also help visitors understand aspects of the Dominican Republic that typically go unnoticed by novice travelers.

"Our primary goal is to assist travelers in finding the information they want, and our 'Insider Tips' section is an example of this. These tips give a potential tourist an opportunity to learn more about topics that are not typically covered in travel books or magazines. This section of the site is constantly updated," says Gonzalez.

Sources: Travel Industry Today, Hospitality Industry, Hispanic Business, Yahoo!, NBC News, PR Newswire, AOL, BizJournals.com, Breitbart.com, ChannelWeb, eReleases, Forbes.com, Los Angeles Times, The Sun Herald, TecTrends, Publicity Insider, AZ Central, Las Vegas Business Press, The Press-Enterprise Inland Southerm, Dominican Today

PuertoPlata.com Gives the World an Insider’s Guide to Puerto Plata and the Dominican Republic

PuertoPlata.com Gives the World an Insider’s Guide to Puerto Plata and the Dominican Republic
Sources: Google News, PRnine.com, EINNews.com, Wikio.
San Juan, Puerto Rico (PRnine - December 4, 2008) - It’s said that good Caribbean vacations come from good research. Finding a place to do that research, however, is another story. By helping outsiders feel like insiders, PuertoPlata.com introduces visitors to the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of one of the largest islands in the Caribbean - the Dominican Republic.
“Puerto Plata and the Dominican Republic are exciting places full of things to do, places to see, and people to meet. Our website provides the most comprehensive information available on these exciting destinations and helps give outsiders an inside view of the island and all its treasures.” says Massiel Gonzalez of PuertoPlata.com
The website is broken down into multiple categories ranging from weddings to local events with each category connecting people to relevant events, places, and people. PuertoPlata.com also features “Insider Tips” that explain topics such as currency exchange, etiquette, and traveling with children. For example, did you know that even if you reserve an all inclusive resort that requires no cash while on vacation, you will still need $10 in U.S. currency at the airport for a tourist card? These insider tips also help visitors understand aspects of the Dominican Republic that typically go unnoticed by novice travelers.
“By breaking down our site into multiple interest categories we can connect visitors with exactly what they’re looking for,” says Gonzalez “Our primary goal is to assist travelers in finding the information they want, and our insider tips section is an example of this. These tips give a potential tourist an opportunity to learn more about topics that are not typically covered in travel books or magazines, and they are constantly up-to-date.” The website also accepts tips among its audience through the guestbook section, to be shared later in its monthly opt-in newsletters.
In addition to the insider tips, PuertoPlata.com’s “Tours and Attractions” section lets visitors directly purchase tours from Viator all around the Dominican Republic. Many travel websites provide information on what to see and do, but few offer the ability to purchase tours directly.
PuertoPlata.com plans to add new features and enhance their offerings in the near future. For more information please visit www.puertoplata.com