Dominican Republic Baseball Tour 2011
Join us in the Dominican Republic where our select collegiate team will play against MLB Dominican Summer League teams. In the past we have played against some of the top young talent in the DR. In the past, we have played against the Mets, Diamond backs and other MLB Dominican Summer League teams. We will also play against local club teams as well. This is a great way to see how baseball truly is a part of life. Kids in the DR use baseball as there way out of the country and you get the opportunity to experience it first hand. You’ll be able to enjoy the beach right outside your hotel room at the 4 star all inclusive hotel throughout the week. This is by far the best valued tour AIST has to offer. It will be great competition vs. future MLB players as well as good food, comfortable accommodations and amazing sightseeing excursions.
July 29 – August 5, 2011 – 8 day tour
Tentative Itinerary
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Your guide will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel for check-in and to brief you on the tours’ activities. |
| 2 | Tournament begins, Opening Ceremonies and games. Game times TBA. After the games we will transfer to Los Tres Ojos. Predating Santo Domingo by thousands of years, Los Tres Ojos are three open-air limestone sinkholes obscurely shrouded in forest across from eastern border of Parque Mirador del Este. . |
| 3 | Tournament continues. Game times TBA. Next, a visit to the Santo Domingo Cathedral. This Cathedral, is the first in the New World,and is the most important monument in Santo Domingo. It was constructed from 1514 to 1546. Its complete translated name is the Holy Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of our Lady Holy Mary of the Incarnation. Its mostly late-Gothic architecture also includes Romanesque characteristics. The main facade was built out of coral rock. The chapels were built later than the main temple, and until 1992 one chapel housed the remains of Christopher Columbus, which are now in the Columbus Lighthouse. Please note that you must be appropriately dressed to enter the cathedral.Free time when you are not playing games. |
| 4 | Semi Finals in the morning. The tournament finals will be in the afternoon. There will be an awards ceremony with other teams at conclusion of tournament. |
| 5 | The morning will be free for you to explore on your own. In the afternoon we will hold a sports clinic as way to show our appreciation for arranging the tournaments for our teams. This will be a great opportunity for you to directly interact with the local people and experience their lifestyle. |
| 6 | Today we will take a city tour of Santo Domingo. Discover the oldest city in the New World, founded by the Conquistadors in 1496. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, the first in the Americas, where the remains of Christopher Columbus are buried. Visit Columbus’ Alcazar, a beautiful palace built for Diego, the son of the discoverer, where you can admire the elegant lifestyle of colonial times. Close by is the Atarazana, a lovely and picturesque street typical of the XVI century, which now houses gift shops, boutiques and Art Galleries and where we will stop briefly for refreshments. Our tour continues through the most important churches, buildings and parks of this colonial town, once ransacked by pirates and recently restored to its past glory. |
| 7 | Enjoy your last day relaxing on the beach outside our resort hotel. The magnificent beach boasts turquoise water and a glorious view. Try one of the beach activities including snorkeling, paddle boat, banana boat, scuba lessons, sailing or other activities included. |
| 8 | Depart Santo Domingo for return flight home. |
The following is included in the trip package:
- Round trip airfare from Miami or Atlanta (TBA)
- 4 Star Hotel Accommodations
- All meals included. Food will be served in 4 different restaurants throughout the hotel from 6 am – 2 am everyday.
- Uniforms
- Tour package as listed on Itinerary
- Tournament Fees
- USA sanctions and approvals
- Transportation to and from venues and airport transfers
- Experienced Coaching Staff
- Bi-lingual guide to be with group throughout tour
Other costs incurred will depend on each individual’s spending habits. Connecting airfare to departure city, souvenirs and any personal expenses will not be covered by American International Sports Teams.
