This is some fun and interesting reading about travel to the DR back in 1982, when the DR had two airports (La Americas & La Union(POP) and travels with "Air Dominicana" out of NYC. Also, how the Dominican Pesos was on par with the US Dollar, later dropping to a remarkable 1.57 to 1. Nice history lesson, enjoy!
REDISCOVERING THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - New York Times