How to get to Sosua/Puerto Plata

Winter season 2018/19 takes off with a couple of surprises for Sosua travelers from Europe. TUIfly Belgium (former JetAir) now offers great deals for their new flights from Brussels (BRU)[…]

A Jewish refuge in the Caribbean

Sosua was founded in the late 30’s by a group of a few hundred German and Austrian Jews. At that time, the Dominican Republic became the only country to officially[…]

What to do in the DR?

Dominican cooking, BBQ at the school, dance classes, playing domino or beach volleyball, learning how to surf or go scuba diving, visiting the over 500-year old Colonial zone or the[…]

Learning Spanish in the Dominican Republic at IIC Sosua Spanish School

Money & Costs in the DR

What is the currency of the Dominican Republic? What other currencies are accepted? Are there ATM machines? Can I pay with credit card? And what are the living costs in[…]

Things to do in the DR

14 places and things not miss when travelling to the Dominican Republic. Video of the Rough Guides Travel guide – a very nice selection. And there is so much more[…]