Dominican Republic Summary

The Dominican Republic is a country of contrast, from beautiful beaches to run down shacks, open gutters and garbage everywhere.  In a 3 hour bus tour we saw it all.  We passed a luxurious hotel where if you left the grounds and walked 50 feet you were in a run down shanty town,with half finished tin roofs.  Everywhere you go you are hounded by Dominicans trying to sell you something. We do not recommend D.R. as a vacation destination unless you want to spend all your time on your hotel compound.