FLIGHT TIME: From London Gatwick approx 9 hours.
TIME DIFFERENCE: GMT-5.
CURRENCY: The Dominican Peso.
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE: 25c - 35c.
Humidity can reach 90%.
The Dominican Republic has a tropical climate so do expect showers and some spectacular thunderstorms.
WET SEASON: June - September.
LOCAL GOODS: Amber,Larimar,Paintings,Wood carvings,Coffee,Vanilla,Cigars and Rum.
LANGUAGES:Spanish,English and German.
TYPICAL PRICES:
Beer-£1.10
Rum-£3.25 per 70cl
Postcards-25p - 50p
Stamps-80p
LUNCH:
e.g
Cheeseburger & Chips
Nachos & Chilli
4 Beers = £15.00