On June 26th, over 30 baby turtles hatched from the first nest on Cabarete beach; more are due from a second nest.  Anticipation has been high as an entire community waited for these little guys to come out.  It is unusual for a sea turtle to make a nest on such a busy beach. 

• CURRENTLY: 
  U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available from spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.
• LATER:
  On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI.  The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document. 

Despite cutbacks in flights at most airlines, Jet Blue is adding extra flights to the DR and other Caribbean islands to meet the shortfall.  Tourism continues to grow in the DR and more and more people are coming to the island each year. 

In addition, for those who are willing to shop around, some fantastic flight bargains are still to be found.

The relaxing fishing village of Rio San Juan is located on the beautiful North Coast of the Dominican Republic. In the mornings you can sit on your porch and watch the fishermen leave for the day, and then return in the evening where you can purchase their fresh catch. While you’re waiting you can tour the area’s famous Gri Gri Lagoon and see unusual rock formations, clear waters and caves hidden by spectacular mangrove trees.

Whether you are packing your bags and moving to your new Dominican Republic beach home or vacationing in a Sosua villa available through West Indies Connections, there are a few facts about the island you will benefit greatly from knowing.