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ElEcTRIcITY Operates at 110 volts/60 Hertz, the same as North America. TIME The local time zone is Eastern Caribbean Time (GMT-0400). Dominican Republic does not observe daylight savings time. TIPPING A 10 percent tip is expected. For the best service, let the program staffers know that you will tip according to the quality of service. At the end of the program, give the head service people the cash tip for themselves and for however many people assisted you. DMcS Dominican Republic has many DMCs that operate throughout the entire country. Most meeting and incentive planners use them to arrange offsite day trips and transfers. See page 40 for a list of DMCs. TElEPHONE GROUND TRANSPORTATION Motor coaches and vans arranged by the many local, professional destination management companies (DMCs) are the preferred method of group transportation. Since Dominican Republic is a large country, attractions can sometimes be a modest drive from the resort areas. Clients usually stay within the resorts except for group excursions. The major rental car companies are represented, but hiring a car and driver or taking a taxi are additional options for getting around. Use only the taxis in the tourist system: the taxis outside the airport and at the resorts. If you go out, keep the taxi company’s card and call the same taxi company to pick you up. The taxis are not metered, so always negotiate the fare before you get into the cab. To call the United States and Canada, simply dial an area code and phone number as you would at home. Several cell phone companies offer service in Dominican Republic. The local area codes are 809, 829 and 849. TOURIST cARD When entering Dominican Republic, prior to entering the immigration line, visitors are required to purchase a Tourist Card for $10. This must be paid in American dollars or euros. No coins or other currency, including Dominican pesos, credit cards or traveler’s checks, are acceptable. The Tourist Card is paid for and collected at the airport. TAX BREAKS Under the terms of the Tax Information Exchange Agreement with the Caribbean Business Initiative, business meetings and incentives held in Dominican Republic are tax deductible for American citizens. MONEY The Dominican peso is the official currency, although American and Canadian dollars, as well as euros, are accepted in many areas. Major credit cards are accepted, and ATMs are readily available in the tourist areas. Many planners negotiate their prices in U.S. dollars with the resorts, DMCs and other DR vendors. PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS All American and European citizens must show passports when they enter Dominican Republic. Canadians traveling directly to DR can enter with their original birth certificates and two photo identifications (driver’s license and health insurance card.) Dominican Republic Meeting & Incentive Planner 13

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dominican Republic Meeting & Incentive Planner 2011/2012

Planning Points
Meeting Hotels
Punta Cana & Bavaro
La Romana, Bayahibe & More
Cruise
Puerto Plata
Samana
Santo Domingo
Santiago & Central Region
Food & Music
DMC List
Tourism Offices

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