Dominican Republic, caribbean bvacation/b, family bvacation/b, travel, bvacation/b ideas. b.../b Aside from the poorest neighbourhoods in Santo Domingo and bSantiago/b, the Dominican Republic is a relatively safe place - though women travelling solo need to stay on their guard even here. In cities, take the same precautions that you would anywhere else: don't flaunt your wealth with fat rolls of pesos, leave your expensive jewellery at home and avoid walking alone late at night. b.../b