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RE: Sharing a Taxi Ride from SDQ to Samana May 13th

by JoseKevo 08 May 2012

Turn-off exit for the new highway, running between la capital and Samaná, is just west of the exit entrance to SDQ. I believe it is TT…
RE: Santo Domingo Las Americas airport to Caribe Tours bus station - easy?

by dalejohn49 17 December 2011

This is the web site for Carib tours: http://www.caribetours.com.do/ Dress warmly because the buses are VERY air conditioned. I believe…
RE: Late Arrival to Santo Domingo- Recommendations?

by JoseKevo 11 September 2011

This largely depends upon exactly what type of transport you decide to take for getting to Samaná penísula y las Galeras. Caribe tours…
North Coast for a week - should I rent a car?

by bryanny 04 November 2009

Hi, I'm planning on arriving in Puerto Plata a week from Saturday and making my way down the coast, hopefully as far as Las Terrenas…
Re: 10 day road trip in DR...Vamos!

by Griot_NJ 20 September 2009

$2K/10 days should be fine; check the exchange rate, but I've found that the major cost in DR is accommodations, especially in the large…
RE: Which airport best to get to Las Galeras?

by sisquoc 14 July 2009

A final thought...would it be possible to take a taxi from Santo Domingo airport to a spot on the nearby highway and wait for a gua gua…
RE: Which airport best to get to Las Galeras?

by wulfruny 13 July 2009

here's another way which will be slightly longer than going from Santo Domingo, but possibly slightly cheaper. Fly into Santiago, get…
Re: Which airport best to get to Las Galeras?

by domcom 09 July 2009

You can take a taxi from the airport to the Caribe Tour Bus Station on 27th Febrero. These buses will be best because they have room for…
RE: Which airport best to get to Las Galeras?

by domcom 08 July 2009

The new road (opened last year) is from Santo Domingo to Samana - starts from near SD airport and ends at a point between Sanchez and…
RE: Santo Domingo to Las Galeras - too ambitious?

by domcom 18 February 2009

According to DR1.com all Caribe Tour buses now use the new road - last bus is about 4pm. You should be able to buy a ticket at the bus…
Aeropuerto El Portillo, La Peninsula Samana

by capefloral 21 January 2009

Hello, I am considering a holiday to the Dominican Republic and I am researching my options. I'd like to spend time in both Santo Domingo…
RE: Going to D.R. need advice please

by JoseKevo 10 January 2009

The reality is this all depends upon what you have to bring to the table as far as skills and position. Your biggest obstacles will likely…
Trip Report - Dec. 12-23, 2008

by indiesola 05 January 2009

I stayed for a couple nights in Hotel La Danae in Santo Domingo - very friendly, clean place with hot water showers, a mini-fridge, and…
RE: Las Galeras or Bayahibe? Family trip in Feb.

by JoseKevo 02 January 2009

If you chose Bayahibe, you're looking at about a 2.5 hour straight shot from SDQ. Try and get a rental that's actually in the village,…
RE: DR for 2 weeks mid Jan

by JoseKevo 02 January 2009

Here's some things to consider during your planning stages: Samaná is nice but can require some major travel to get to/from the Punta…
Re: Late arrival @ Samana's new airport El Catey (AZS) - how to proceed?Sanchez

by wulfruny 15 November 2008

I suggest paying the $60 and going right to Las Terrenas Sanchez is not a visitor destination - there's little in the way of amenities…
Late arrival @ Samana's new airport El Catey (AZS) - how to proceed?Sanchez

by walterwerle 15 November 2008

Hello there we will arrive at Samana's new airport "AZS" (nearby El Catey) around 8 PM. Guess immigration will consume another hour and…
Re: For Samana, flight into El Catey (AZS) from PR recommended?

by williamharbour 07 November 2008

What ever became of your trip? I am flying down myself and am interested in finding out. I have a place in Las Terrenas right on the water…
Re: Where to stay in Samana

by domcom 05 August 2008

My personal preferences would be Playa Bonita (near Las Terranas) or Las Galeras. Las Terranas is much busier + there is nothing really…
RE: For Samana, flight into El Catey (AZS) from PR recommended?

by wulfruny 17 April 2008

I haven't done that route - I have flown JFK-Las Americas-El Portillo, on the 5.15 local flight. Aerodomca has a 4.30 SDQ to El Portillo.…
For Samana, flight into El Catey (AZS) from PR recommended?

by jacinidi 16 April 2008

I'll be traveling to Las Terrenas with a friend at the end of May, and just discovered a flight from NY that transfers in Puerto Rico…
Re: Santiago DR

by wulfruny 27 March 2008

This is from an earlier thread: *In Santiago, Hotel Colonial: the old part is correct (no luxury but decent). you should prefer the new…
RE: where to stay, what to see and do?

by Griot_NJ 12 January 2008

Let's see: Puerto Plata Airport, in the north, in Sosúa. You'll have to take a bus or rent a car and drive east to the Samaná peninsula,…
samana travel and a toddler

by wulfruny 12 November 2007

Flying might work - here's a link (at the end) to an airline in Las Terrenas

JetBlue has flights from JFK to Las Americas that…
Santo Domingo to Samana, I'm confused

by radiohoffman 09 August 2007

Just did this trip recently. In Santo Domingo I highly recommend the hotel Dona Elvira in the colonial district. Cheap, clean and beautiful…