ISLA PARADISO: Discovering the Dominican Republic

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Columbus discovered the island of Hispaniola (La Isla Espanola) during his famous voyage in 1492. Spain's first permanent settlement in the New World was established on its southern coast, at the present site of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. We are going to start in Santo Domingo, visit the highlands for some adventure activities in Jarabacoa, proceed to Samana Bay to do some whalewatching, and conclude with some relaxing beach time in Puerto Plata. Christopher Columbus wrote in his journal that Hispaniola is "a beautiful island paradise." We are going to see if it is still true today. A bonus stop in Ft. Lauderdale begins the adventure! Let's go!

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  Bonnet House Tour in Ft. Lauderdale   Fort Lauderdale, FL on Jan 16, 2008 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Cruising, Unions, and Reunions   Fort Lauderdale, FL on Jan 18, 2008 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Intro to the Dominican Republic   Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Jan 19, 2008 15 pictures 0 comments
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  Welcome Festivities   Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Jan 20, 2008 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Santo Domingo City Tour   Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Jan 20, 2008 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Into the Mountains   Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic on Jan 21, 2008 15 pictures 0 comments
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  Adventure Day in Jarabacoa   Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic on Jan 22, 2008 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Samana Peninsula   Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic on Jan 24, 2008 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Gri-Gri Lagoon, Puerto Plata   Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on Jan 26, 2008 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Puerto Plata Sightseeing, Farewell Dinner   Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on Jan 27, 2008 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Homeward Bound   Miami, FL on Jan 28, 2008 1 picture 0 comments