We Specialize in Travel to the Dominican Republic
. . . La Romana . . . Punta Cana . . .
Judy and Maria's Travel, Inc. offers personal service. We specialize in leisure travel to the Dominican Republic. We sell from a select product-base, enabling our sales agents to be confident and knowledgeable about the hotels and destinations that the agency offers. We know what we sell, and we sell what we know. We know the hotels, the travel providers, the sales representatives and the destinations, and book with the most financially responsible companies in the travel industry.
Tropical warmth and sunshine. Rain forests and waterfalls, deserts, palm-tree lined wide golden white sand 
beaches with exquisite blue ocean. Mangroves, tall mountains and lush green valleys - extremely beautiful, unspoiled, primitive and also third world. The Dominican people are warm and friendly. Most Dominicans still live in wooden shacks, a long way from electricity or water supplies. Education is broken down due to lack of money and relatively few teachers. Wages are low. Illiteracy is widespread.
Children play in the streets with a sticks, hens peck the ground along with chickens, horses and goats graze along road. The countryside is covered with pastel-colored homes with verandas. On each veranda sits a rocking chair. You will seldom see beggars in the Dominican Republic, but you may experience voodoo-dancers, people selling coconuts or selling native paintings. Yet the people remain warm, smiling and receptive -- unhassled and full of enthusiasm.
The Dominican Government. Currently the Dominican government is working to develop a better education system for its people and to develop an Eco-friendly tourism program. The government has a long way to go in keeping up with the rapid pace of growth. The roads can be very poor and pot-holes appear out of nowhere after heavy rainstorms. Don't even think of driving or renting a car. Be safe, not sorry. Tour with the professionals who know the roads, the customs, and the driving (or lack of) regulations.
Resorts. The majority of resorts in the Dominican Republic are Spanish-owned with staff and background training out of Mallorca, Spain. Most of the resorts are all-inclusive and abide by very stringent food preparation and water testing guidelines. Note: the last thing resort management wants is for guests to become ill. Guest rooms are stocked with bottled water. Quite frankly, during all of our visits to the Dominican Republic, neither of us have ever taken ill. Be careful and think.
Medical Services. Resorts have doctors are on call 24-hours per day for a fee.
Hospitals. A modern, fully equipped, professionally staffed hospital is located minutes from the Punta Cana Airport. The Punta Cana hospital is managed by a company based in Spain and is said to be top-notch.
Mosquitoes. In the tropics, mosquitoes appear after dusk. It is recommended that guests wear long, comfortable cotton pants after dusk and spray before venturing outside. Mosquitoes are seasonal and are more noticeable in the rainy season.
The Dominican Republic has so much beauty to offer tourists and is a true value for the dollar. Take advantage of this magnificent experience -- you won't be sorry you did.
Note for DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Passengers
Dominican Republic law has changed. The Dominican Republic no longer requires a notarized letter for miners who are United States nationals or Canadian Nationals.
If the child's last name of the accompanying parent(s), proof of parentage is required. Parent's name change must be documented (i.e. marriage certificate). If the minor is 14 to 17 on the day of departure, they must hold either a valid passport or a valid, official photo ID along with their birth certificate. Anyone under 18 on the day of departure will be denied boarding if not accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE WILL RESULT IN BEING DENIED BOARDING.
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