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  1. coco_nuts avatar

    Re: Beach bachata and rum - My DR trip report

    by coco_nuts 22 May 2012

    The red Honda welcomes us in it’s cool cabin and my first move being in the country of music , is to turn on the radio. The speaker is…

  2. alex_wang avatar

    RE: Pools with waterslide

    by alex_wang 21 May 2012

    I also would recommend the Dominican Republic if you're thinking of a Carribean vacation. The Punta Cana area is a really nice part of…

  3. domcom avatar

    RE: Punta Cana

    by domcom 20 May 2012

    "The beach in that part of DR is beautiful" It was until they built mile after mile of AI resorts.

  4. domcom avatar

    RE: Experienced Travelers in Punta Cana

    by domcom 16 May 2012

    The problem with Punta Cana is that it is located at the far eastern end of the country and prior to the devlopment of the hotels there…

  5. markharf avatar

    RE: Punta Cana

    by markharf 15 May 2012

    #5, is there really a daily, scheduled flight to Samana? I couldn't find it when I asked at the Punta Cana airport domestic terminal,…

  6. danieldomtn avatar

    Re: Punta Cana

    by danieldomtn 15 May 2012

    If you main goal is to visit the beach I agree with post 3 that the beach of Punta Cana is very beautiful. In my opinion the south part…

  7. danieldomtn avatar

    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…

  8. Lainey07 avatar

    Re: Punta Cana

    by Lainey07 13 May 2012

    Thanks everyone for your opinions and suggestions, I will keep this in mind, looks like I won't be visiting Punta Cana after all!! …

  9. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Punta Cana

    by mgtraveler 12 May 2012

    I'll offer my opinion as well, which pretty much echoes #1 & #2. The beach in that part of DR is beautiful so if the ONLY thing you want…

  10. coco_nuts avatar

    Re: Punta Cana

    by coco_nuts 12 May 2012

    I agree with Mark , Punta cana despite the beautiful beach is far away from the real DR. No local flavor at all.

  11. markharf avatar

    RE: Punta Cana

    by markharf 12 May 2012

    There is no culture, and there are no waterfalls and no sights in Punta Cana aside from whatever is offered at your chosen ridiculously-insu…

  12. Lainey07 avatar

    Punta Cana

    by Lainey07 11 May 2012

    Hi all, I am thinking about booking a 10 night all inclusive stay in Punta Cana with my little sister in June. Can anyone please advise…

  13. Lainey07 avatar

    RE: Experienced Travelers in Punta Cana

    by Lainey07 11 May 2012

    Hi all, I am thinking about booking a 10 night all inclusive stay in Punta Cana with my little sister in June. Can anyone please advise…

  14. coco_nuts avatar

    Beach bachata and rum - My DR trip report

    by coco_nuts 04 May 2012

    This is not a recent one..it's been a few years since this trip (2003-4), but it remains one of my best! I won't gine any info on hotels…

  15. mnights avatar

    Re: Horseback rides in Punta Cana

    by mnights 04 May 2012

    for sure try uvero alto ranch, they are ranked on trip advisor website: [punta cana attractions|http://www.tortugacruise.com] or try…

  16. markharf avatar

    RE: Intro to backpacking 2 week Dominican trip north side

    by markharf 30 April 2012

    "One of the best things about it!" The OP was saying that the DR is oriented towards all-inclusive resorts rather than independent travel…

  17. 2travel2know avatar

    RE: Which is cheaper? Caribbean or Central America

    by 2travel2know 17 April 2012

    Out of NYC for surfing holiday: Caribbean: Domincan Republic, (airports Santiago or Puerto Plata perhaps Punta Cana). Central America:…

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    RE: Where to go in DR

    by markharf 16 April 2012

    Heh heh. I flew into Punta Cana because I got a free ticket there. What a wasteland! Avoid at all costs, or escape as quickly as possible…

  19. domcom avatar

    RE: Where to go in DR

    by domcom 16 April 2012

    3 days is too short - maybe a stay in the zona Colonial, Santo Domingo and then a day trip to th ebach at Juan Dolio/Guyacannes. Staying…

  20. 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…

  21. blues22 avatar

    Sharing a car/taxi from SDQ to Punta Cana on april 28th

    by blues22 11 April 2012

    I'll be travelling from SDQ to Punta Cana on April 28, 2012. My flight arrives in SDQ at around 12 noon. Let me know if you want to share…

  22. DRtraveladvice avatar

    Re: Transportation from Punta Cana airport to Boca chica

    by DRtraveladvice 09 April 2012

    I travel to DR all the time. I 'm sure I can give you an insight to ALL your questions, Click on my user name and send me a private message…

  23. islandtravelbugs avatar

    Re: Transportation from Punta Cana airport to Boca chica

    by islandtravelbugs 15 March 2012

    Hi I wondered the same thing about public transportation from Punta Cana. Would not advise traveling at night, but we just. Got to the…

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    Re: ease of travel in the Dominican Republic

    by islandtravelbugs 12 March 2012

    Thanks for all the info folks....much appreciated! I've come to realize that the places I'd probably enjoy the most (south west of Santo…

  25. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Recommendation of a destination

    by mgtraveler 11 March 2012

    BTW, the Punta Cana Hotel is the property with the rooms for $100 or so. I stayed 5 nights for $520 (incl tax) on a special deal they…

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