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Information that has relevance to a vacation in the Dominican Republic
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| On this page you will find information that has relevance to your stay in the Dominican Republic. If you think we forgot to put information that has relevance to the combination of golf and the Dominican Republic on this page please do not hesitate to contact us. |
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| Location: Please check Google Map further down the page. |
| Dress code on Golf Course: |
Casual tourist style meaning that shorts are allowed. T-Shirt must have a collar. But follow the main rule of dressing nice and nobody will give you a hard time even if you look casual. Just do not go to the golf course looking like you have just come of the beach. |
| Walking on Golf Course: |
When playing golf in the Dominican Republic most golf courses expect you to use the buggy that you are already paying for when paying green fee. Only a few golf courses allow you to walk. |
| Bringing a guest: |
Most golf courses will allow you to bring a guest that can follow you on your round. However most golf courses will charge the guest a fee for using the buggy. A few golf courses do not allow non playing guests on the the golf course. On these golf courses the guest is expected to wait in the club house. |
| Where to be found: |
Located on the eastern part of the Island Hispañolla. The on the western part of the island Haiti can be found. The island is bordering the Caribbean Ocean to the south and to the north the Atlantic Ocean. |
| Population: |
Estimated in 2008 to be 9.904.000. |
| Size: |
48.700 km2 |
| Time Zone: |
GMT +4 |
| Climate: |
The climate is mild all year round with temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius in the period from November to March. The temperatures run a bit higher in rest of the year. Hurricanes do pas primarily in July and August but the hurricane season runs to end of November. |
| Currency: |
Pesos but USD and EURO’s are widely accepted. However the best exchange rates are found either in banks or exchange offices. Shopping using USD og EURO’s will cost a bit extra on the exchange rate. |
| Political system: |
The Dominican Republic is as the name suggest a republic that holds democratic elections every 4 years. |
| Capital: |
Santo Domingo (the first European city in the new world. Founded by Christopher Columbus brother Bartolomeo Columbus in 1496). 2,25 million people lives in Santo Domingo (2006). |
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| Villa Diana - Cocotal Golf |
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| Price: $ 399,000 |
Duplex Villa |
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| Los Corales Beach Front |
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| Price: $ 1,800 weekly |
3 BR / 2 BA |
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| Golf Suites - Cocotal Golf |
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| Price: $ 110,000 |
2 BR - 1½ BA |
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| Residencial Carey with golf view |
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| Price: $ 575 weekly |
2 BR - 2 ½ BA |
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