Dominican Republic Travel Advice

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Most visits to the Dominican Republic are trouble-free. Crime against tourists is rare but care should be exercised in isolated areas especially at night.

Tropical Storm Noel recently passed through the Dominican Republic causing a number of deaths and injuries with more than 50,000 people affected by being cut off or displaced. The storm did not directly affect the main tourist centres, but visitors should exercise caution before planning any trips across or to the interior of the country as some roads are susceptible to flash flooding or landslides.

The hurricane season in the Dominican Republic normally runs from June to November. Tropical Storm Noel recently passed through the Dominican Republic and there have been press reports of some fatalities.

There are reports of an increase in the number of cases of dengue fever in the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo and the city of Santiago are most affected.

The threat from terrorism is low.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

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