Much more than beach resorts, the Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbean s most geographically diverse countries, with an evocative colonial history and warm welcoming people. Michael Grosberg, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.Inside This Book 3 authors15 weeks of research1900 miles of tropical coastlineExclusive coverage of post-earthquake HaitiInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsIn-depth backgroundAt-a-glance practical infoComprehensive planning toolsEasy-to-read layout