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We understand that when looking for the perfect holiday, that you may have
some questions. We want to do all that we can to help you make the right choice.
If you don't find what you are looking for in the following 'Frequently Asked Questions',
please contact us via this link. We are always happy to help.
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• Where are the luxury villas located?
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The villas offered by Republic-Villas.com are based within the Hacienda Lifestyle resort on the
northern coast of the Dominican Republic. The luxury villas are located about 20 minutes from Puerto Plata airport (Please Note: Free airport transfers are included in the cost of your booking).
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• Where is the Dominican Republic?
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The Dominican Republic is in the heart of the Caribbean between Jamaica and Puerto Rico.
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• What is the climate like in the Dominican Republic?
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The Dominican Republic is dubbed 'the land of the endless summer' thanks to its year round great weather.
The maximum daytime temperature varies between 81ºF (27ºC) and 87ºF (31ºC) and pleasantly cools to
between 69ºF (21ºC) and 77ºF (25ºC) during the evening. This means that you can work on your tan during
the day and still enjoy an outdoor evening meal in short sleeves.
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• Are there good golf courses near to the resort?
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The Dominican Republic is home to some stunning golf courses including 'The Playa Golf Course',
designed by Robert Trent Jones Snr and known as 'The Pebble Beach of the Caribbean'.
If you are interested in a golf holiday to the Dominican Republic, please use this contact link.
We can organise a comprehensive quote including accommodation and golf.
The following golf courses are on the North side of the island.
| Name | Playa Dorada |
| Par | 72 |
| Holes | 18 |
| Length of course | 6,730 yards |
| Distance from Resort | 14 miles |
| Website | www.playadoradagolf.com |
| Name | Playa Grande (The Pebble Beach of the Caribbean) |
| Par | 72 |
| Holes | 18 |
| Length of course | 7,046 yards |
| Distance from Resort | 50 miles |
| Website | www.playagrande.com |
| Name | Costa Azul |
| Par | 33 |
| Holes | 9 |
| Length of course | 2,650 yards |
| Distance from Resort | 20 miles |
| Website | Golf Today: Costa Azul |
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• Is it possible to SCUBA dive in the Caribbean?
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The crystal clear waters off the coast of the Dominican Republic are perfect for snorkelling and diving.
It's possible to dive into underwater caves and explore shipwrecks.
In particular, the area near to Puerto Plata offer the opportunity
for shallow reef dives as well as deep wall diving.
For more information on SCUBA diving near to resort, please click here.
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• Is there an opportunity to windsurf?
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The area around Puerto Plata is considered one of the ten best spots in the world
for windsurfing and kiteboarding.
Full information about wind direction and when to go can be found here.
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• What time zone is the Domican Republic in?
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The Dominican Republic is one hour ahead of the Eastern United States at GMT -4.
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• What is the local currency?
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The Dominican Republic Peso (RD$/DOP) is used on the island.
Additionally the resort also accepts US$.
A curreny converter can be found here
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• What is the main language that is spoken?
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The Dominican Republic's official language is Spanish,
however all resort staff speak fluent English.
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• Which plugs can I use?
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The plugs used are 110v 60 HZ. The sockets look like the picture below.
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