“Yes, bad stuff happens to tourists, whether it’s a bus crash or a death,” said Eddie Lloyd, an expert on Caribbean travel. “It would be quite rare to recommend that people avoid the Dominican Republic,” he said. In April, the State Department issued a Level 2 advisory: “Exercise increased caution in the Dominican Republic due to crime. “When people go the Dominican Republic,” he said, “they need to have a heightened sense of awareness.”Added Lloyd: “You can’t take a vacation from common sense.”For example, don’t drive in the Dominican Republic. Of course, if the idea of vacation in the Dominican Republic is more stressful than relaxing, consider canceling.

Source: National Post June 13, 2019 16:18 UTC