Now you mention it I personally think Dominican cigars are as good if not better than the Cuban stuff. - so that is something else in its...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Domican Republic vs. Jamaica - non-touristy, low budget in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
11 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called ease of travel in the Dominican Republic in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
Santo Domingo is the main transport hub. You should investigate the routes of Craibe Tours - extensive network, cheap and relaiable....
11 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Domican Republic vs. Jamaica - non-touristy, low budget in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
Jamaica and its coffee is at best mediocre - though it has benefited from good marketing....
13 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Traveling to Haiti from DR by rented car. in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
You would not be able to take a rented car in to Haiti from the Dominican Republic. In addition you would not be able to do such a trip in...
22 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called itinerary advice needed dominican in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
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...
25 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Anyone living in the Dominican Republic? in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
IF I were you I would just provide a link to DR1.com - they have a wide variety of forums and contributions from a wide variety of local...
28 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called learning spanish and having fun - costs of living in Domin. Rep. ad 2012 in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
The place I would suggest you investigate is Santiago which has a good range of services and a good university. It should work out cheaper...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Experienced Travelers in Punta Cana in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
Punta Cana is at the far end of the country and it is a long drive to the more interesting areas....
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Language School in Northeast DR?....(Peninsula Samana) in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
In Las Terranas it is probably easier to get French rather than Spanish lessons! I don't really know. If you have no luck here you could...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Punta Cana to Higuey by public transportation in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
I think there is a bus between the hotels and Higuey. You could try asking the question on the forums of Tripadvisor though you may be told...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called transportation from the airport in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
There is no public transport except taxis from the airport. You could walk to the main road (about 1.5km) then take a guagua - but the...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called bahia de las aguilas - easy to explore if you're a solo traveler? in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
We went there in January with an ordinary car. Although the road is unpaved IMO you do not need a 4x4 - just take it slowly.You drive to...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Boats from Dominican Republic to Bahamas and Florida in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
You could try posting a question on the forums of DR1.com. Someone may be able to help there....
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 27 waterfalls safety in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
This regularly appears on the TripAdvisor web site and the general consensus is that it is too dangerous to go .i.e there is no...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 2 weeks in DR - need personal recommendations on where to go in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
Santo Domingo - the Zona Colonial is certainly worth a couple of nights. Santo Domingo is the hub of the transport network - you should...
2 months ago







