Hotel Santo Domingo - Santo Domingo, 809/221-1511 or 800/877-3643- 225 rooms and 5 suites with A/C, minibar, TV and Tel located 15 minutes from the capital on 14 acres of landscaped grounds.

Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino - Santo Domingo, 809/221-2222 or 800/228-9898 - 289 luxurious "Latin style" rooms and 11 suites with A/C, minibar, marble bathrooms, TV and Tel, as well as gym and spa facilities.

Gran Hotel Lina - Santo Domingo, 809/563-5000 or 800/942-2461 - 217 rooms, A/C, minibar, TV, Tel; some rooms have refrigerators. Located in a 15 story building where some rooms overlook the Caribbean Sea.

Sheraton Santo Domingo & Casino - Santo Domingo, 809/221-666 or 800/325-3535 - 258 rooms with A/C, TV and Tel; 11 stories with all rooms overlooking the ocean.

If your trip to the Dominican Republic is to also preview possible real estate for purchase:

Dominican Luxury Villas
Offers a large choice of exclusive real estate for sale on the north coast of the Dominican Republic

Taxis - All taxis are unmetered so you should agree on the cost ahead of time.

Rental Cars - This is the best way to get around the island on your own schedule. Here are a few contact numbers:

• Avis......800/331-1084
• Budget.......800/527-0700
• Hertz.......800/654-3001

Publicos - These are unmetered multipassenger taxis that have proven to be an inexpensive and easy way to get around. Publicos can be hailed from anywhere but make sure you tell the driver where you're headed!

Guaguas - More crowded than publicos, guaguas are minivans or panel trucks that transport travelers for a very low cost.

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