What could be nicer than packing a suitcase on a trip? Choosing outfits for vacation, folding accessories and everyday little things in a travel bag, we usually already stay in our chosen resort in our dreams. Meanwhile, the collection of a suitcase is quite a difficult and crucial task. How to not forget anything and what to bring with you to the Dominican Republic necessarily?
Documents required for the trip
Some tourists prefer to travel light with a small suitcase, acquiring everything you need upon arrival in your chosen country. In developed tourist centers, today you can really buy everything - from beachwear to some specific everyday goods. The necessary minimum in a suitcase for every traveler: documents and money. It is convenient to prepare a separate folder or a small bag for securities. Fold in it: a passport, a tourist permit, tickets, medical insurance. What to bring to the Dominican Republic from documents other than this list? If you plan to rent a car, get a driver’s license. It will be useful to scan your passport in advance and carry a copy with you. In this country, it is appropriate to keep money and documents in the hotel safe. A photocopy of your passport (or other document with a photo and date of birth) is useful in case you visit clubs and bars that have age restrictions for guests.
Do I need a visa to the Dominican Republic for Russian tourists?
Many vacationers who are going to the Dominican Republic for the first time are interested in: “What documents are needed for such a trip?” Citizens of the Russian Federation have the right to visit this country without a visa if the trip is touristic. It is enough to have a valid passport, to get a ticket and a tourist voucher, return tickets. Upon arrival, you need to fill out a migration card, pay a tax fee and register at the migration control department. A visa to the Dominican Republic is not required for all tourists from Russia who plan to spend in this country no more than 30 days.
Money: cash or card?
The official currency in the Dominican Republic is the Dominican peso. At the same time, in any institution of the country they also accept American dollars. It is most convenient to take with you dollars, part in cash, part on the map. Changing a universal currency to a local one is optional. But if you plan to shop in small shops and markets, it will be useful to have some amount in the Dominican pesos in your wallet. Local merchants usually give change in dollars in the national currency, the rate is set at their discretion. How much money to take in the Dominican Republic for one person? It all depends on the habits and financial capabilities of a particular tourist, as well as the selected tour. If you want to enjoy your vacation and not deny yourself excursions and small purchases, the recommended amount for one traveler is about $ 1,500.
First-aid kit
Tourists in the Dominican Republic can visit doctors and purchase all the necessary medicines at local pharmacies. Few people want to go to the hospital on vacation because of a headache or a banal bruise. To save time and money, a correctly assembled first-aid kit of a traveler will help. What medicines should every traveler take with them to the Dominican Republic? On any trip, you should take with you a set of first-aid equipment for minor injuries. Universal antiseptic for external use, bandages, wipes, adhesive plaster, green. Of the medicines, the required minimum: remedies for headaches and to normalize the digestive system. It is useful to put antipyretic and antiviral pills, nose drops from a cold in a vacation medicine cabinet. In the Dominican Republic, all drugs in this category are sold only by prescription. If someone in the family is undergoing a course of medical treatment, the prescribed drugs should be purchased in Russia in the quantity required for the course and put in a suitcase.
Beautiful tan without consequences
Amazing fact: at least half of vacationers think about purchasing sunscreen only after getting skin burns on the beach. Cosmetic products that protect against ultraviolet radiation are specific. It seems to many consumers that such tools are necessary for those who spend all day on the beach in the hottest and sunny weather. And this is a big mistake. For example, the Dominican Republic in May pleases tourists with moderate temperatures of air and water, some days can even be cloudy. But even the absence of a scorching sun is not a guarantee that vacationers will not receive sunburn. Regardless of the time you visit the Dominican Republic, ultraviolet protection products should always be taken with you. For the first days of vacation, it is recommended to use cosmetics with a maximum protection factor, from about 3-4 days you can use sprays and creams with an average protection factor.
Young traveler's suitcase
What to bring to a family traveling with a child in the Dominican Republic? It all depends on the age of the youngest traveler and his specific needs. If the child is still very young, eats special baby food and needs to use diapers - it makes sense to purchase food and personal hygiene products in Russia. In the Dominican Republic, of course, you can buy baby formulas and mashed potatoes, but such a sharp change in diet can lead to allergies or an upset digestive system. Cosmetic and hygiene products for caring for a child also makes sense to take with you. Clothing and shoes for the child are chosen in the same way as for adults. In addition to sets for a beach holiday, it is worth taking at least a few warm things. Comfortable and reasonably closed (shoes, sneakers) shoes are useful for visiting excursions. What to take to the Dominican Republic with a child from toys? We recommend not to occupy the useful space of the suitcase by plush animals and voluminous designers. A decent hotel should have a children's playroom, and during a trip to the mall, the child will probably want to buy personal souvenirs. In moderate numbers, you can bring along beach toys, painting supplies, and entertainment magazines by age.
Modern gadgets
On vacation, modern tourists usually take a mobile phone and a photo / video camera. If you wish, you can take some other gadgets with you, for example, today's popular tablets and smart watches. But it’s worth taking large equipment like a laptop, only if there is a need for it, let's say you plan to work on vacation. A trip to the Dominican Republic is a real adventure. If you like taking pictures and taking photos, bring along a spare memory card for your camera or mobile phone. Choose the appropriate covers for your gadgets and put in them, in addition to the devices themselves, the necessary accessories for the trip. In the Dominican Republic, the voltage of household electricity is 110 volts, American-style sockets. This means that it will be useful for tourists from Russia to bring suitable adapters with them. We recommend that you verify in advance that your equipment is capable of operating at this voltage.
Closed clothes
Holidays on the coast has a choice of swimwear and beachwear. But if you are going to the Dominican Republic, you will also need warm clothes and fairly strict outfits. Most hotels have a secret dress code: tourists go down to breakfast in their usual summer clothes. These are dresses and skirts no longer than the knee length for women, light suits for men. Shorts and other options for frankly short clothes are appropriate in this country only on the beach. Even on excursions, it is more appropriate to go in more closed outfits. If you plan to visit natural attractions - the best choice is sneakers and tracksuits. What to take from a woman’s clothes to the Dominican Republic besides the one described above? The best accessory on this trip will be lightweight large scarves. They can be worn on the beach as a pair, used in the city as hats, and cover your shoulders if necessary. In case of bad weather, it’s useful to take some warm clothes with you. Sometimes, even in the midst of the tourist season, the Dominican Republic is cool in the evenings and nights.
Beach set
You can buy everything you need for a beach holiday directly in the Dominican Republic. But if you want to save, of course, bathing suits, beach shoes and tanning products are worth taking with you. It is convenient to have a special bag for visiting the beach. Should I take towels for the beach? It all depends on the level of the selected hotel. Many tourists are daily given towels that are allowed to take to the beach. Equipped relaxation areas include sun loungers and sunshades. If you like to lie directly on the sand, you can bring along a special beach mat.
What you do not need to take to the Dominican Republic
Before collecting your suitcase, make a list for yourself and write down in it everything you need to take with you to the Dominican Republic. And what items should not be taken? Many of our compatriots put a hairdryer, iron and other small electrical appliances for daily use in their luggage. In the Dominican Republic, taking this is not worth it. A hairdryer and iron are available for guests at each local hotel. If there are no electrical appliances in your room, just ask the administrator for them. Small quantities of medicines for personal use are allowed. But be sure to transport all tablets in the original packaging, along with instructions for use. The Dominican Republic has restrictions on the import of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes. Check the exact rate for one person when purchasing vouchers. We recommend that you enjoy locally produced products on vacation.
Memo for tourists
Before a trip to any exotic country, it is worthwhile to visit a therapist. Preparing for a trip to the Dominican Republic, it is recommended to vaccinate against tubercle bacillus, hepatitis, measles, tetanus and diphtheria. Any tropical country is potentially dangerous for tourists with the likelihood of infection with local infections and bites of unusual insects. The best advice for travelers: always be mindful of your own health. Preventive measures must be taken for any symptoms of malaise, if they do not go away - it makes sense to consult a doctor. In September and October, the sea can storm. Do not try to fight very high waves and swim in the storm. Much friendlier than the Dominican Republic in May. If your vacation falls on the weather that is unsuitable for sea bathing, you can always swim in the hotel pools and visit interesting excursions. The Dominican Republic is a safe and tourist-friendly country. There is a low level of street crime, but tourists still should not once again demonstrate personal values. Thinking about what to take to the Dominican Republic, we recommend that you limit yourself to the minimum amount of expensive equipment and jewelry. During the trip, all expensive items should be stored in a safe on site. It is enough to follow these simple rules, and a vacation will bring you extremely positive emotions.