Domninican Republic in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Waterproof & tear-resistant map, with each country on one side accompanied by a small plan of its capital. Dominican Republic is shown at 1:400, 000 with a plan of Santo Domingo, & on the reverse side Haiti at 1:350, 000 with a plan of Port-au-Prince. In each country local administrative boundaries are marked, with names of the provinces. Topography is indicated by altitude colouring (in feet), spot heights & names of hill & mountain ranges. Road network

Includes:: unsurfaced tracks & marks border crossings between the two countries. Railways, ferry routes & local airfields are also shown. Extensive range of symbols marks selected hotels, beaches, sites for various outdoor activities (fishing, diving golf, etc.) viewpoints, places of interest, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 30’. Both countries have separate indexes of place names. An enlargement of Santo Domingo is included.

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Domninican Republic in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Dominican Republic in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Dominican Republic & Haiti at 1:450, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The map divides Hispaniola east/west with a considerable overlap so that each country is presented on one side. The island ...

Dominican Republic at 1:450, 000 on a waterproof & tear-resistant map from the National Geographic Society, with on the reverse street plans & enlargements for most visited areas, all illustrated with numerous colour photos & descriptions. On one side is a map of the whole country at 1:450, 000. Topography is very effectively presented by contours at 100m intervals with additional altitude shading, spot heights & names of mountain ranges, plus graphics and/or colouring for forested areas, swamps, mangrove & coral reefs in the coastal waters. Road network

Includes:: selected tracks & paths, with distances shown on main routes. Crossing points to Haiti are indicated, & domestic airports or airstrips are marked. Also shown are internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including surfing, diving & deep sea fishing sights, shipwrecks, golf courses, caves, etc. The map also prominently shows the country’s numerous protected areas, with a separate index listing national parks, forest reserves, natural monuments, national recreation areas, scientific reserves, wildlife refuges & marine mammal sanctuaries. The map has a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks at intervals of 20’. Apart from the protected areas, only a short index of selected towns is provided. On the reverse is an overview plan of Santo Domingo, naming main streets & districts & indicating locations of main sights. A more detailed enlargement shows the Colonial Old City. Also provided are enlargements showing in greater detail the Samana Peninsula, Lake Enriquillo & environs, Del Este National Park & the Cordillera Central around Pico Duarte, the highest point in the Caribbean. Across both sides of the map are numerous colour photos & descriptions of sights, fauna & flora.

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Description of the previous edition: Dominican Republic & Haiti at 1:600, 000 from Nelles Verlag, with an enlargement for the Punta Cana area, plus street plans of Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata, Santiago de los Caballeros & Port-au-Prince. Each country is covered on one side of the map, accompanied by the relevant street plans. Relief shading with spot heights & names of mountain ranges presents the topography. Road network distinguishes between highways in good & poor condition & shows distances on main routes. Local airports are shown & in the Dominican Republic railway lines are included. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries in each country with names of the provinces. Various places of interest are prominently marked, including national parks or other protected areas & beaches. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 1 ...

Dominican Republic & Haiti in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Discover the Dominican Republic & Haiti
Plunge down the Rio Yaque del Norte, paddling for dear life
Witness the chanting,

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Laminated & waterproof tourist map of the Dominican Republic with street plans of Santo Domingo, Santiago & Puerto Plata. The main map covers the country at 1:600, 000, with relief shading, spot heights & names of various mountain ranges showing its topography. National parks are highlighted & symbols mark locations of various places of interest, including beaches, scuba diving & windsurfing sites, etc. On the reverse there are plans of central Santo Domingo with an enlargement for its old colonial district, Santiago & Puerto Plata, highlighting places of interest & various facilities including selected accommodation. Both the main map & the plans are indexed with lists of localities/streets & places of interest. Also included are enlargements showing the environs of Santo Domingo & Puerto Plata, a distance table for the country’s road network, & climate charts. ...