Planning a trip to the DR? If you intend to rent a car, here’s everything you need to know ...

The roads in the Dominican Republic are known to be a backdrop for trouble. There are drive-by robberies and taxi scams, in which the driver winds up charging tourists much more than the local rate.

Is the Dominican Republic safe for families? Yes, but with caveats. Our family of 5 stayed off resort on our recent Spring Break trip to Puerto Plata. Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy and ...