Once you are the you will be FINE. A lot of people who have never been have misconceptions (not you..........maybe people who find out you are going), so this can make 'first-timers' nervous.
Like DB said - if you get to know some of the Dominicans in your hotel then someone will be able to show you life outside........and you will love it.
There's nothing to worry about, and i want to be the first to tell you about Presidente - its v. nice!
