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Re: Where to go and what to do in the DR?
by danieldomtn 15 May 2012
Hi Voi Voi, I agree with the rest that you can better go Las Terrenas. Close to Santo Domingo there are no nice beaches. The best bet…
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RE: Intro to backpacking 2 week Dominican trip north side
by markharf 28 April 2012
DR1.com has far more information than Thorntree. Go there. And I know nothing of TA or Condé Nast, but they do sound more like your…
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Re: Intro to backpacking 2 week Dominican trip north side
by mogundavid 27 April 2012
Hello, From Puerto Plata to Las Terrenas is about 130 miles. I traveled from Las Galeras to Sosua and found the roads to…
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Samana Pennisula.. Information and reccomendations needed.
by gossamertatters 12 April 2012
Hello All. So after help from many on this board. My husband and I have decided to plan a trip to the Samana peninsula in DR. We originally…
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Re: Samana and Las Galeras
by giramondos 25 March 2012
Thanks for this info - really helpful. We'll be sure to check out Playa Coson. Any tips/recs on car rental companies in Santo Domingo?…
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RE: Samana and Las Galeras
by giffney 23 March 2012
We just returned from Las Terrenas a month ago. We were very concerned about driving but we had no problems. The weekends you have to…
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Re: Samana and Las Galeras
by monaga 15 March 2012
Depending on your level of comfort, I would suggest renting a car. There is a new highway very close to the airport in Santo Domingo that…
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RE: Samana and Las Galeras
by locomotiveman 14 March 2012
Hi. Perhaps go to dominicanshuttles.com It will be expensive but it is a Lo-ooong drive to LasGaleras. But, If you are comfortable with…
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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…
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RE: Itinerary advice, budget travel?
by skogorbet 01 March 2012
Thanks for the info. That answers a lot of questions. The all inclusive in Punta Cana is already booked for 3 nights, so we are committed…
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Re: Itinerary advice, budget travel?
by domcom 28 February 2012
That sounds like a good plan. My comments would be - for Jarabacoa there is a Caribe Tour bus direct from Santo Domingo. There are some…
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RE: ease of travel in the Dominican Republic
by Brigsy 27 February 2012
The one good thing about arriving in Punta Cana is that you can escape the airport without a taxi ride. (Assuming a daytime arrival) Just…
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RE: Good Hostels in Dominican Republic
by Brigsy 27 February 2012
The hostel in Las Galeras is at www.lahaciendahostel.com and can be booked via hostel world.
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RE: Itinerary help for 1 week in August
by Brigsy 27 February 2012
Ouch - must be very good friends to spend that kind of money. Or bad friends hoping you will not attend! Don't know where you are flying…
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Diving, whales, and waterfalls in DR
by internationalbear 22 February 2012
Hi all. My girlfriend and I are heading to DR next week for 8 days. I was hoping to do some diving while we're there. She doesn't dive…
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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…
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RE: ease of travel in the Dominican Republic
by domcom 04 February 2012
Santo Domingo is the main transport hub. You should investigate the routes of Craibe Tours - extensive network, cheap and relaiable. http://…
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RE: Cheap bungalow on the beach in DR?
by Brigsy 31 January 2012
Hi Brad, not sure how you define cheap but it is fair to say that there are few Thai cheap bungalows on the beach in the DR. (if any)…
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Re: itinerary advice needed dominican
by domcom 21 January 2012
La Vega is really quite a small town (though worth visiting for the carnival) IMO Santiago (centre) has more to see and do. Near La Vega…
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itinerary advice needed dominican
by chilkoot2 20 January 2012
Hi. We have two weeks flying in and out of Puerto Plata. Although we enjoy a good beach like everyone else we want to explore more and…
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Re: Perfect Place To Stay in Las Galeras
by zengirl 25 December 2011
My husband and I just spent 4 nights at El Sol Azul in late November and we would recommend this place (it also gets good reviews in the…
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Perfect Place To Stay in Las Galeras
by pinewinter 16 December 2011
Before you say we've covered this topic before, please know that I have read all the posts I can find on Las Galeras lodging, read numerous…
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Re: 2 weeks in DR - need personal recommendations on where to go
by domcom 09 December 2011
Santo Domingo - the Zona Colonial is certainly worth a couple of nights. Santo Domingo is the hub of the transport network - you should…
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