It's not the Dominican Republic it a country in the West Indies. I've heard that its a lovely country can you tell me more about it if you've been there or know someone frome there or heard about it. Thinking of taking a holiday to the island want to be sure its a good choice.
2007-02-11 21:17:54 · 6 answers · asked by carinayota 2 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Other - Caribbean
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2007-02-11 21:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by Marky 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a small Caribbean island known for it natural beauty and it is the only island in the West Indies with an Indian Reservation. Former French colony that eventually became British. Became independent in the late 1970s. Rosseau is the capital. Since the island doesn't have any natural harbors. many cruise ships don't dock here. The easiest way to get there by flying from San Juan, Puerto Rico on American Eagle (a subsidary of American Airlines).
2007-02-11 23:18:34 · answer #2 · answered by The "L" Word 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you be thinking of taking a Holiday in a country you're not even sure exists?
Sorry i can't be of help though coz i only know of the Dominican Republic.
2007-02-11 21:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by Questionis 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Discovered by Columbus the island of La Espaniola in 1492 established as his main base for further exploration 1697 the western part of the island came under French control the East remaining Spanish.
1795 Santa Domingo was ceded by the French followed by the rest of the island in the same year.
1808 saw a battle which heralded the collapse of French rule.
reverted to Spanish Sovereign in 1809 proclaimed Santa Domingo independent.
1822 the Haitians occup[ied for 22 years 27 Feb 1844 the territory of Santa Domingo recovered its sovereignty and declared independence once again, this time permanently as the Dominican Republic
2007-02-11 22:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by rachelsweet2001 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yes, it's a beautiful island. But, any where in the West Indies is beautiful.
You will have a lovely holiday there. The people are friendly and the food is good. The beaches are superb and plenty to entertain you at nights.
Have a great time.
2007-02-11 21:30:13 · answer #5 · answered by Afi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually there are a lot of cruise ships stopping there and support a huge part of the economy. A lot of the atractions are geared towards the cruisers.
The island is truly beautiful. It is very rugged as in, little development once you leave the city.
Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed there and there are related tours you can take.
For "birders" it is heaven, also for scuba divers. Hiking is very popular also, as is river tubing one of the very many rivers. They say there is a river for each day in the year and they are still finding more.
We love Dominica and would definately recommend it.
PS the museum is very interesting too!
2007-02-12 03:20:01 · answer #6 · answered by Barbados Chick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋