Uber - cars are nice, safe, cheap, and don't require you to speak Spanish
Google Translate - Download the app, you and your counterpart can both speak directly into it and communicate easily
Most places accept credit cards, but it's not a bad idea to have $50-100 in cash - You can exchange your dollars for pesos at the airport
The Colonial Zone has a ton of great art vendors, we encourage you to check them out - haggling is a thing, you should be able to buy anything at 50% of what they ask
You WILL NOT get a good deal on cigars - if it sounds too good to be true, it is, they're knock-offs
The country is extraordinarily safe (especially the parts we are taking you to) - the majority of crime in the DR is petty, so just keep an eye on your wallet when you're in public places
Everyone drinks bottled water - there's no need to emphasize that that is what you want, that is all they will bring you - just say "un agua por favor" (one water please) and they will bring you a bottle of water and open it in front of you
The water that comes out of the faucet/shower is perfectly sanitary and safe for showering, brushing teeth, and washing dishes, just not completely safe to drink in large quantities
The country is also extraordinarily beautiful. If you plan to stay for a few days after the wedding, we encourage you to get out of the resort and explore!!! The traffic inside of Santo Domingo can get a little hectic, but outside the city, the roads are very nice and you should feel comfortable renting a car and exploring the island - if you're interested in doing this, let us know and we'll give you some recommendations!
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