Dominican Republic Pre-Trip

In a few short days I will be packing up and flying over to the Dominican Republic.  My experience in the Caribbean has been that of a family cruise, so as you might imagine, it was very “planned,” from the shore excursions to the shopping.  While I am going to the Dominican Republic on a blogger trip sponsored by the Domican Republic’s Bureau of Tourism, I am really excited to get away from some of the more touristy attractions and see what the DR is really about.  I will be sure to try out everything from snorkeling to waterfall cascading to hiking, to be sure that I have a well-rounded experience, of course. I’m also going to be testing the Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 digital camera.  Being waterproof to 33 feet should come in handy while I’m snorkeling, and I’m hoping I don’t have to field test the shockproof (up to 6.6 feet) or the crushproof (up to 220 lbs.) features while I’m hiking in Los Haitises National Park.  I am looking forward to testing the HD video capability, though, and the in-camera panorama feature.  After I return from my trip, expect to see a full review of the Olympus Stylus Tough camera to see if it met my expectations. As you may (or may not) know, Adventure Insider is all about finding the hidden treasures that exist out there, beyond what the usual tourist might experience, and that’s what this trip is about for me – finding some of the best adventures that Samana and Puerto Plata (and the nearby areas) have to offer!   Keep an eye out for an article in the first issue of Adventure Insider Magazine, due out September!