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  1. SportsRfun avatar

    North Coast Surfing

    by SportsRfun 14 May 2012

    Hello to all. Just came back from the Dominican Republic and had such a great time surfing that I had to recommend 321 Take Off surf…

  2. wulfruny avatar

    RE: Where to go and what to do in the DR?

    by wulfruny 09 May 2012

    huh? Cabarete, Sosua, and Puerto Plata are all considerably further away from the capital than LT is. Sosua appears to 2x further, and…

  3. markharf avatar

    RE: Where to go and what to do in the DR?

    by markharf 09 May 2012

    Not exactly close to S.D., #1. Probably Cabarete. Everything will feel cheap after Cuba anyway, and there's a reasonable backpacker…

  4. runwildrunfree avatar

    RE: Intro to backpacking 2 week Dominican trip north side

    by runwildrunfree 28 April 2012

    You guys - the BF in particular - seem pretty high maintenance, going by your own description, no offense intended. Thorntree may not…

  5. mogundavid avatar

    Re: Where to go in DR

    by mogundavid 15 April 2012

    Hello, It seems that since you are going from the 10th to the 14th you will have about 3 days that you are not traveling to and…

  6. markharf avatar

    RE: Samana Pennisula.. Information and reccomendations needed.

    by markharf 12 April 2012

    Roads are mostly quite good. If your hubby has been riding in North Africa he'll be fine. If in West or Central Africa, he'll wonder…

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    RE: Driving from Santiago to Cabarete at Night

    by mogundavid 12 April 2012

    All above is correct and I have driven that road in the daytime and found it to be a challenge to keep on course. Roads are not marked…

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    Re: Cabarete - tips?

    by danieldomtn 11 April 2012

    If you are in Cabarete, take an excursion to see the national Park el Choco. Specially Las Cuevas de Choco are nice to visit. Don't miss…

  9. runwildrunfree avatar

    RE: Cabarete - tips?

    by runwildrunfree 05 April 2012

    Cabarete is particularly known for kitesurfing. Other than that, it's got ok nightlife on the beach. Way too many gringos. It's not the…

  10. fantasticalguy avatar

    RE: Cabarete - tips?

    by fantasticalguy 31 March 2012

    My wife and I stayed around there a couple years ago and had a fabulous time. If you're in shape, there's a wonderful trip to Damajaqua…

  11. jitsketje avatar

    Cabarete - tips?

    by jitsketje 30 March 2012

    In 2 weeks I am flying to the Dominican Republic. Me and my father are going for a relax holiday. 9 days in the sun! But offcourse we…

  12. stilldontknow avatar

    Re: Good place for a Bachelor Party? Clubs?

    by stilldontknow 28 March 2012

    Playa Dorada resort isnt brilliant for night life. Coco Bongos at the complex is lively at the weekends but that's about it. Cabs to Sosua…

  13. Maximus_82 avatar

    Good place for a Bachelor Party? Clubs?

    by Maximus_82 28 March 2012

    Hello About 6 of us (late 20's) are planning on heading to the Dominican Republic for a Stag/Bachelor party in July.... We are thinking…

  14. Attia avatar

    RE: Samana and Las Galeras

    by Attia 25 March 2012

    Hello, on this line, we are thinking of driving in a circle: Santo Domingo, Bayahibe, Playa Limon, Peninsula Samana, Cabarete, how long…

  15. CabareteDR avatar

    Re: Driving from Santiago to Cabarete at Night

    by CabareteDR 24 March 2012

    Although I agree with every word written above, one should mention that during the day this is one of the most beautiful roads in the…

  16. markharf avatar

    RE: Driving from Santiago to Cabarete at Night

    by markharf 23 March 2012

    I'm in Cabarete at the moment. I've driven a lot of African and Latin American roads at night due to miscalculation, stubbornness or…

  17. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Driving from Santiago to Cabarete at Night

    by JoseKevo 22 March 2012

    While certainly not recommended, yes - it can be done. What you'll need to weigh for consideration is the road is through the mountains,…

  18. khumbu04 avatar

    Driving from Santiago to Cabarete at Night

    by khumbu04 22 March 2012

    We'll be arriving in Santiago around 1:00 a.m. in a couple of weeks. We're staying in Cabarete. By the time we get through customs, get…

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    RE: Itinerary advice, budget travel?

    by Brigsy 10 March 2012

    Hi, Easter is April 8th and is high season but if you arrive in late April you shouldn't have to be too concerned about pre booking. Not…

  20. alub70 avatar

    Property for sale Dominican Republic

    by alub70 08 March 2012

    The Dominican Luxury Realestate Listings site offers you an incredible variety of Villas, Apartments, Lots, Beachfront Properties, Fincas,…

  21. skogorbet avatar

    Itinerary advice, budget travel?

    by skogorbet 28 February 2012

    My GF and I are heading to DR end of this April. First time there for both of us. I speak a fair amount of Spanish and have traveled a…

  22. gomexico avatar

    RE: money

    by gomexico 21 February 2012

    I was in Cabarete in mid-January this year. There are several bank branches where you can use your ATM card. I used the ATM machine…

  23. Moondogginjerzee avatar

    RE: ease of travel in the Dominican Republic

    by Moondogginjerzee 12 February 2012

    Hey travelbug, So I just came back from RD 2 weeks ago. I spent the month of January traveling around. I backpacked. I havent been to…

  24. gomexico avatar

    RE: Sosua or Cabarete

    by gomexico 11 February 2012

    I've uploaded a few of the photos I took while visiting Cabarete. You can look at them when you click on this link: http://travel.webshots…

  25. Andreaji avatar

    Travel/kiting companion for Caribbean/Central America

    by Andreaji 05 February 2012

    I'm off tomorrow (2012.02.06), starting from Cabarete. I'm probably going to be on the road (on the water?) for about 4 months, changing…

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