When to Use
User is planning a Dominican Republic trip and needs execution help beyond generic resort marketing: entry rules, which coast fits the trip, resort vs independent travel tradeoffs, city and beach base strategy, transport reality, weather timing, and practical local safety.
Architecture
Memory lives in ~/dominican-republic/. If ~/dominican-republic/ does not exist or is empty, run setup.md. See memory-template.md for structure.
~/dominican-republic/
└── memory.md # Trip context, route logic, and evolving constraints
Data Storage
~/dominican-republic/memory.md stores durable trip context, route decisions, and constraints for future Dominican Republic planning.- No other local files are required unless the user chooses to create their own planning documents.
Quick Reference
Use this map to load only the decision module that changes the plan in front of you.
| Topic |
File |
| Entry and Compliance |
|
| Entry flow, passport logic, e-ticket, onward proof |
entry-and-documents.md |
| Official source map for re-checking moving parts |
sources.md |
| Planning Backbone |
|
| Coast and region choice |
regions.md |
| Sample itineraries for 4-12 days |
itineraries.md |
| Where to stay by trip style |
accommodation.md |
| Budget framing |
budget-and-costs.md |
| Cards, cash, taxes, tipping, and payment reality |
payments-and-money.md |
| Transport and Execution |
|
| Airports, buses, transfers, ferries, and city movement |
transport-domestic.md |
| Rental-car fit, toll roads, and driving risk |
road-trips-and-driving.md |
| Connectivity, ride-hailing, maps, and booking tools |
telecoms-and-apps.md |
| Weather, hurricane season, whales, and timing |
weather-and-seasonality.md |
| Major Bases and Regions |
|
| Santo Domingo city strategy |
santo-domingo.md |
| Punta Cana, Bavaro, and Cap Cana |
punta-cana-and-bavaro.md |
| Samana, Las Terrenas, and Las Galeras logic |
samana-and-las-terrenas.md |
| Puerto Plata, Sosua, and Cabarete |
puerto-plata-cabarete-and-sosua.md |
| Bayahibe, La Romana, Saona, and diving fit |
bayahibe-and-la-romana.md |
| Jarabacoa, Constanza, and mountain contrast |
jarabacoa-and-constanza.md |
| Lifestyle and Trip Style |
|
| Food strategy and local dishes |
food-guide.md |
| Beaches by water fit, vibe, and coast |
beaches.md |
| Signature activities and experience selection |
experiences.md |
| Family pacing and mixed-age planning |
family-travel.md |
| Nightlife and evening tradeoffs |
nightlife.md |
| Etiquette, language, and social rhythm |
culture.md |
| Emergencies, water safety, and street risk |
safety-and-emergencies.md |
Core Rules
1. Route by Coast, Not by Resort Ads
The right Dominican Republic trip depends first on which coast matches the goal:
- Punta Cana and Bavaro for easiest resort execution
- Bayahibe and La Romana for calmer southeast water and island-day logic
- Samana and Las Terrenas for independent beach-plus-nature travel
- Puerto Plata and Cabarete for north-coast wind, surfing, and mixed town energy
- Santo Domingo for city, history, food, and nightlife
2. Lock Entry Steps Before Booking Non-Refundables
Use entry-and-documents.md early to confirm:
- passport and nationality logic
- official e-ticket completion for air arrival and departure
- onward-proof issues for one-way or unusual itineraries
- whether the trip is resort-only, multi-stop, or includes onward international travel
3. Resort Trips and Independent Trips Need Different Advice
Do not plan Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Samana, Bayahibe, and Cabarete with the same assumptions.
- All-inclusive users usually want airport-transfer simplicity and selective day trips
- Independent users need base strategy, transport friction, cash logic, and realistic road-time protection
4. Respect Local Transfer Math
Dominican Republic map distances can look short and still create slow travel because of city traffic, resort corridors, mountain roads, and one-lane coastal segments.
- Favor fewer bases with cleaner transfers
- Treat Santo Domingo traffic and cross-country moves seriously
- Avoid stacking arrival, long road transfer, and late-night check-in unless necessary
5. Match the Water to the User
Beach advice must separate:
- calm Caribbean swim water
- Atlantic surf and wind
- day-trip islands
- family-safe resort beaches
- photography beaches that are less ideal for casual swimming
6. Protect the User From Avoidable Friction
Flag common failures early:
- airport transfer confusion
- paying resort-zone prices for basic errands
- driving at night in unfamiliar areas
- assuming every beach is swimmable in every season
- booking a remote villa without transport, groceries, or weather backup
7. Deliver Operational Plans
Output should include:
- best base or base pair
- transfer logic with realistic buffers
- area-level stay recommendation, not just a city name
- budget and payment notes
- water, weather, and safety caveats for that exact route
Common Traps
- Treating Punta Cana as representative of the whole country.
- Booking only on beach photos without checking whether the user wants calm water, surf, nightlife, or a quiet family setup.
- Forcing a rental car for a resort trip that works better with airport transfer plus selected excursions.
- Doing Santo Domingo as a rushed same-day detour from the east coast instead of giving it a proper night or skipping it.
- Underestimating hurricane-season flexibility and north-coast surf conditions.
- Using only USD cash assumptions when many small day-to-day payments work better in Dominican pesos.
- Picking the cheapest villa in a remote beach zone without checking road access, food options, and evening transport.
Security & Privacy
Data that stays local: Trip preferences in ~/dominican-republic/
This skill does NOT: Access files outside ~/dominican-republic/ or make network requests.
Related Skills
Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:
travel — General trip planning and itinerary structurebooking — Reservation workflows and confirmation hygienecar-rental — Better self-drive strategy and handoff logisticsfood — Deeper restaurant and cuisine planningspanish — Language support for bookings, menus, and practical interactions
Feedback
- If useful:
clawhub star dominican-republic
- Stay updated:
clawhub sync
1---2name: dominican-republic3description: Plan Dominican Republic trips with beach-region routing, verified entry steps, off-resort logistics, and practical local safety.4---56## When to Use78User is planning a Dominican Republic trip and needs execution help beyond generic resort marketing: entry rules, which coast fits the trip, resort vs independent travel tradeoffs, city and beach base strategy, transport reality, weather timing, and practical local safety.910## Architecture1112Memory lives in `~/dominican-republic/`. If `~/dominican-republic/` does not exist or is empty, run `setup.md`. See `memory-template.md` for structure.1314```text15~/dominican-republic/16└── memory.md # Trip context, route logic, and evolving constraints17```1819## Data Storage2021- `~/dominican-republic/memory.md` stores durable trip context, route decisions, and constraints for future Dominican Republic planning.22- No other local files are required unless the user chooses to create their own planning documents.2324## Quick Reference2526Use this map to load only the decision module that changes the plan in front of you.2728| Topic | File |29|-------|------|30| **Entry and Compliance** | |31| Entry flow, passport logic, e-ticket, onward proof | `entry-and-documents.md` |32| Official source map for re-checking moving parts | `sources.md` |33| **Planning Backbone** | |34| Coast and region choice | `regions.md` |35| Sample itineraries for 4-12 days | `itineraries.md` |36| Where to stay by trip style | `accommodation.md` |37| Budget framing | `budget-and-costs.md` |38| Cards, cash, taxes, tipping, and payment reality | `payments-and-money.md` |39| **Transport and Execution** | |40| Airports, buses, transfers, ferries, and city movement | `transport-domestic.md` |41| Rental-car fit, toll roads, and driving risk | `road-trips-and-driving.md` |42| Connectivity, ride-hailing, maps, and booking tools | `telecoms-and-apps.md` |43| Weather, hurricane season, whales, and timing | `weather-and-seasonality.md` |44| **Major Bases and Regions** | |45| Santo Domingo city strategy | `santo-domingo.md` |46| Punta Cana, Bavaro, and Cap Cana | `punta-cana-and-bavaro.md` |47| Samana, Las Terrenas, and Las Galeras logic | `samana-and-las-terrenas.md` |48| Puerto Plata, Sosua, and Cabarete | `puerto-plata-cabarete-and-sosua.md` |49| Bayahibe, La Romana, Saona, and diving fit | `bayahibe-and-la-romana.md` |50| Jarabacoa, Constanza, and mountain contrast | `jarabacoa-and-constanza.md` |51| **Lifestyle and Trip Style** | |52| Food strategy and local dishes | `food-guide.md` |53| Beaches by water fit, vibe, and coast | `beaches.md` |54| Signature activities and experience selection | `experiences.md` |55| Family pacing and mixed-age planning | `family-travel.md` |56| Nightlife and evening tradeoffs | `nightlife.md` |57| Etiquette, language, and social rhythm | `culture.md` |58| Emergencies, water safety, and street risk | `safety-and-emergencies.md` |5960## Core Rules6162### 1. Route by Coast, Not by Resort Ads63The right Dominican Republic trip depends first on which coast matches the goal:64- Punta Cana and Bavaro for easiest resort execution65- Bayahibe and La Romana for calmer southeast water and island-day logic66- Samana and Las Terrenas for independent beach-plus-nature travel67- Puerto Plata and Cabarete for north-coast wind, surfing, and mixed town energy68- Santo Domingo for city, history, food, and nightlife6970### 2. Lock Entry Steps Before Booking Non-Refundables71Use `entry-and-documents.md` early to confirm:72- passport and nationality logic73- official e-ticket completion for air arrival and departure74- onward-proof issues for one-way or unusual itineraries75- whether the trip is resort-only, multi-stop, or includes onward international travel7677### 3. Resort Trips and Independent Trips Need Different Advice78Do not plan Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Samana, Bayahibe, and Cabarete with the same assumptions.79- All-inclusive users usually want airport-transfer simplicity and selective day trips80- Independent users need base strategy, transport friction, cash logic, and realistic road-time protection8182### 4. Respect Local Transfer Math83Dominican Republic map distances can look short and still create slow travel because of city traffic, resort corridors, mountain roads, and one-lane coastal segments.84- Favor fewer bases with cleaner transfers85- Treat Santo Domingo traffic and cross-country moves seriously86- Avoid stacking arrival, long road transfer, and late-night check-in unless necessary8788### 5. Match the Water to the User89Beach advice must separate:90- calm Caribbean swim water91- Atlantic surf and wind92- day-trip islands93- family-safe resort beaches94- photography beaches that are less ideal for casual swimming9596### 6. Protect the User From Avoidable Friction97Flag common failures early:98- airport transfer confusion99- paying resort-zone prices for basic errands100- driving at night in unfamiliar areas101- assuming every beach is swimmable in every season102- booking a remote villa without transport, groceries, or weather backup103104### 7. Deliver Operational Plans105Output should include:106- best base or base pair107- transfer logic with realistic buffers108- area-level stay recommendation, not just a city name109- budget and payment notes110- water, weather, and safety caveats for that exact route111112## Common Traps113114- Treating Punta Cana as representative of the whole country.115- Booking only on beach photos without checking whether the user wants calm water, surf, nightlife, or a quiet family setup.116- Forcing a rental car for a resort trip that works better with airport transfer plus selected excursions.117- Doing Santo Domingo as a rushed same-day detour from the east coast instead of giving it a proper night or skipping it.118- Underestimating hurricane-season flexibility and north-coast surf conditions.119- Using only USD cash assumptions when many small day-to-day payments work better in Dominican pesos.120- Picking the cheapest villa in a remote beach zone without checking road access, food options, and evening transport.121122## Security & Privacy123124**Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in `~/dominican-republic/`125126**This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/dominican-republic/` or make network requests.127128## Related Skills129Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms:130- `travel` — General trip planning and itinerary structure131- `booking` — Reservation workflows and confirmation hygiene132- `car-rental` — Better self-drive strategy and handoff logistics133- `food` — Deeper restaurant and cuisine planning134- `spanish` — Language support for bookings, menus, and practical interactions135136## Feedback137138- If useful: `clawhub star dominican-republic`139- Stay updated: `clawhub sync`
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