Category: Dominican Republic

How much to tip in 10 countries [ultimate guide]

A tipping guide for hotels, taxis, and restaurants from Brazil to Japan

Traveling is one of the great pleasures of life. Hotels, walks, restaurants, discos, and other experiences are for the enjoyment of travelers, but there is a subject that always raises doubts: tips. To tip or not to tip? That is the question every traveler has when on the road.

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What’s going on in the Dominican Republic? [bad news]

Mysterious deaths at America’s favorite destination

There is a weird I-know-what-you-did-last-summer-vibe floating over the Dominican Republic right now. Nine American tourists have died so far, one was violently assaulted and dozens have reported getting ill on the island, a very popular vacation site for Americans. The FBI finally stepped in and is investigating the horrific “coincidences”.

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Fake alcohol behind tourists’ mysterious deaths?

The Dominican Republic pays a toll

Tainted alcohol may be behind the sudden passing of American tourists in the Dominican Republic. At least nine tourists died in strange circumstances, some of them after drinking from the minibar in their room. The FBI is investigating if fake alcohol caused the death of three of them.

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