Every resort here is the best: what you need to know about vacationing in the Dominican Republic

A paradise country with the world's best beaches, tropical forests, savannas, and mountains welcomes tens of thousands of tourists every year. They come here to enjoy an exotic vacation with comfortable weather and relatively affordable prices. However, this destination also has its own nuances, which you should know about before you start your trip.

Rules for entering the Dominican Republic in 2023

As before, Ukrainians do not need to apply for a visa to visit the Dominican Republic. They can safely stay in the country for up to 30 days with only a passport. After this period, you can apply to the migration service and extend your stay for another month.

To enter the Dominican Republic, you must have:

• a passport valid for the period of travel to the Dominican Republic plus one month;
• confirmation of accommodation reservation for the entire period of travel;
• a return ticket;
• medical insurance.

After crossing the border, you will need to pay a special fee of $10. Interestingly, when you leave the Dominican Republic, you will again need to pay the fee, this time the amount is doubled. Only children under the age of two are exempt from this fee. Please note that to travel with children, you need to obtain a power of attorney from their parents.

Unlike many other countries in the world, the Dominican Republic does not have any preferential programs for Ukrainians. Therefore, it is simply impossible to stay in its territory as a refugee.

How to get to the Dominican Republic

The road to this country used to be quite simple. There was a flight from Ukraine that required only one stopover in the EU. However, now everything is a bit more complicated.

First, you need to get to Warsaw. This can be done by train or bus. Transport to the Polish capital runs from many cities in Ukraine, including Kyiv, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk.

Then you need to buy tickets from Warsaw to Punta Cana with a transfer to Frankfurt or Madrid. The waiting time for the flight can be from 2 to 24 hours.

Ticket prices start at $730 and can reach several thousand dollars.

Accommodation prices

Hotel prices in the Dominican Republic can vary significantly depending on location, comfort level, service, and other factors. Here are some approximate prices for accommodation in this country:

• Economy room for two: from $20 to $50 per night;
• Standard room for two: from $50 to $150 per night;
• Superior Standard room for two: from $150 to $500 per night;
• Luxury rooms: from $500 and above per night.

Hotel prices may vary depending on the season and holidays, such as Christmas, New Year, Easter, and others. It is also worth considering that some hotels may include various services in their prices, such as meals, airport transfers, etc.

Food prices in the Dominican Republic

Fortunately, food prices in the Dominican Republic are quite affordable. Of course, we're not talking about luxury tourist restaurants, but about hundreds of cafes frequented by locals. To find them, just talk to people on the streets. They will be happy to tell you where to have a tasty and inexpensive lunch.

Approximate prices for food in the country:

• coffee: $1-2
• beer: $2-3
• water: $1-2
• juice: $2-4
• burger: $4-8
• pizza: $8-12
• salad: $6-10
• seafood: $10-20
• steak: $15-25

The best resorts in the Dominican Republic

In this country, almost every resort can be called the best. The entire coastline is covered with hundreds of comfortable hotels, almost all beaches are free, and there are many restaurants and entertainment options for tourists. But there are destinations that exceed all expectations.

• Boca Chica

This resort has something for everyone. There are large entertainment complexes, diving centers, a lot of nightclubs, and sightseeing tours. In addition, the city has beautiful national parks filled with a variety of trees and flowers. Rare birds fly and beautiful animals run there as well.

• Punta Cana

This resort is suitable for lovers of luxury vacations. Everything is done to make you feel comfortable at any time. The local beaches are well-equipped, the restaurants are famous for their exotic dishes, the hotels have rooms with incredible views, and the golf courses are worth a visit.

However, not everyone can afford this destination. Of course, everything here is organized at the highest level, but you will have to pay for it accordingly.

• Cabarete

The youth resort for active recreation annually gathers hundreds of surfers and fans of other water sports. Here, you can easily find like-minded people and have a good time in a large company of people from all over the world.

By the way, Cabaret sells exotic spices that are hard to find in our country. So don't miss the opportunity to buy unique spices that will add flavor to your dishes.

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