Dominican Republic

[thesaint sfc]

Anyone been? I've somewhat been forced to go there for a week in April and I'm not really too sure what to expect.

[Arizona]

My family went last February and loved it.

 

HTH.

[thesaint sfc]

Thanks. Someone booked me a ticket as they thought I would be sure to go over there and help them with some aid work For Haiti. After speaking to some aid workers, they changed their mind.

[View From The Top]

Poor mans Caribbean.

[Glasgow_Saint]

Go Cancun instead

 

to late? never mind, will be alright

[buctootim]

Poor mans Caribbean.

 

located as it is in the Caribbean.

[View From The Top]

located as it is in the Caribbean.

 

No sh(i)t!

 

You live and learn.

[Dog]

Make sure your life is insured before you arrive. OK in the hotel complex but outside is another story. Don't screw anyone as the locals are ridden. And never walk the streets after sunset. Everyting is served on a banana leaf and if you are white, take some lube as you will be the 1st prize in the raffle.

Have a good time and never look a Dominican in the eyes.

[exit2]

Best Holiday we have ever had and we are going back soon. Love the place and the people.

[swannymere]

Go Cancun instead

 

Only if you want to be in a place full of fat, rude yanks and want a slightly more foreign version of Magaluf! Oh as far as the Dominican Republic is concerned don't forget the mosquito spray!

[Massimo Osti]

Dirty Place , Dirty ignorant natives.

Go to Cuba its great..

[mcjwills]

Went there on my honeymoon, had a great time, make sure you go scuba diving and snorkelling.

[View From The Top]

It's where people go if they can't afford anywhere decent.

[Whitey Grandad]

It used to have a reputation for food poisoning but I'm told that it's not so much of a problem these days. Airport transfers can be quite long and tedious but it does have some of the best beaches in the world. Like most of that part of the world, especaially Jamaica, be careful if you go out after dark. In the complex you should have no problems.

 

Next time try Antigua or Barbados, they're much friendlier.

 

Oh, and have a great time!

[bridge too far]

It used to have a reputation for food poisoning but I'm told that it's not so much of a problem these days. Airport transfers can be quite long and tedious but it does have some of the best beaches in the world. Like most of that part of the world, especaially Jamaica, be careful if you go out after dark. In the complex you should have no problems.

 

Next time try Antigua or Barbados, they're much friendlier.

 

Oh, and have a great time!

 

I'm not being pompous - I genuinely don't see the point in travelling all that way just to spend one or two weeks in one place that is divorced from the real life of the country you're visiting :confused:

[Whitey Grandad]

I'm not being pompous - I genuinely don't see the point in travelling all that way just to spend one or two weeks in one place that is divorced from the real life of the country you're visiting :confused:

For the weather and the relaxation. The same goes for the Maldives and countless other places.

[bridge too far]

For the weather and the relaxation. The same goes for the Maldives and countless other places.

 

Oh OK - fair does (dos?).

 

I think I'd find that boring but each to his / her own eh?

[gary r]

just came back from the maldives 4th vist love the place pure paradise

[Dog]

just came back from the maldives 4th vist love the place pure paradise

 

Did you hire a car whilst out there gary r ?

[gary r]

did not see one for 2 weeks more like it

[Jillyanne]

Went 5 years ago and would NEVER go again - are you going to the Caribbean side or the Atlantic side - got food poisoning (sp) the 'all inclusive' was awful. Weather is hit ans miss - best of luck.

[Whitey Grandad]

just came back from the maldives 4th vist love the place pure paradise

Me too, South Malé atoll. You?

[gary r]

Me too, South Malé atoll. You?

 

south male atoll too chaaya dhonveli

[derry]

Anyone been? I've somewhat been forced to go there for a week in April and I'm not really too sure what to expect.

 

I was a long haul airline pilot and spent many trips in Puerto Plata, and Santa Domingo admittedly staying at good hotels. Never had any problems with the food at decent restaurants, golf club, hotels, drink bottled water.

 

Take the same sort of care you would take in Southampton and check where you are going and use bona fide taxi companies.

 

If you want a nightmare try Lagos, now that is scary.

[Dog]

I was a long haul airline pilot and spent many trips in Puerto Plata, and Santa Domingo admittedly staying at good hotels. Never had any problems with the food at decent restaurants, golf club, hotels, drink bottled water.

 

Take the same sort of care you would take in Southampton and check where you are going and use bona fide taxi companies.

 

If you want a nightmare try Lagos, now that is scary.

 

Now you're talking, Angola is pretty gruesome too.

[Draino76]

Bournemouth isn't bad.

[View From The Top]

I'll see your West Africa's and raise you a Djibouti.

[thesaint sfc]

Meh doesn't sound as bad as I feared. Better than Haiti anyway. Thanks for the info dog. Do you think Vaseline would cover it as I ocassionally get dry lips and it would be good to take something that can do 2 jobs.

[dune]

It's where people go if they can't afford anywhere decent.

 

For Socialist you're very snobby.

[saint boggy]

i went to the Dominican Republic near-on 10 years ago and it was a fantastic holiday. Stayed at Jack Tar Village (no kids!) in Puerto Plata, which was superb. Food was amazing as was the hotel staff and entertainment. ...its a very poor country and quite unnerving when driving to/from the airport , but once in the hotel complexes it is wonderful. Do some of the touristy excursions to get a feel for the country and the locals lifestyle.

And ignore the poster who recommended Cancun....apart from the beach it's a commercialised dump .....would never set foot there again...:mad:

[View From The Top]

For Socialist you're very snobby.

 

When it comes to travelling then yes, I am.

[View From The Top]

Anyone who books/goes on/contemplates a package holiday should have their passports revoked.

[LVSaint]

Go Cancun instead

 

to late? never mind, will be alright

 

I'd advise against it during 'Spring break'

Booze, boobs, vomit and fighting. :cool:

[Jamie The Saint]

Went to Dominican Republic 2 years ago, I enjoyed it but it was scary getting to & from the airport, but apart that the holiday was great. Off to Cancun in 6 weeks & I cant wait.

[Jones91]

cancun's good if you like beaches, partying, beer and fanny (the missus will like the shopping)

 

otherwise u can go 20 mins down the coast to Playa del Carmen for more of a mexican setting and posh fanny

 

what else would you go on holiday for?

[Whitey Grandad]

So many far nicer and sufficiently hot places in Europe, think I'd wait until I could afford to go somewhere decent in the Caribbean.

In summer I agree with you. In January or February there isn't a lot of choice.

[thesaint sfc]

No, I'd still rather wait! But he said April. There'll be hot places in Southern Europe by then I'd imagine.

 

I think you missed out my post a couple down.

[Whitey Grandad]

No, I'd still rather wait! But he said April. There'll be hot places in Southern Europe by then I'd imagine.

East and south I suppose. We went to Sorrento in early April and it was like spring here, 20 degrees daytime and very pleasant but not really sitting-out weather in the evenings. A month later and the temperature was up in the twenties.

[gaz]

A friend of mine came back from Bavaro, Punta Cana last week, she loved the place and wants to go back at the end of the year.

[thesaint sfc]

Now I'm f*cked. I've booked a hotel over there about an hour and a half away from the airport. I intended to rent a car but have since found that you have to be 21 to do that. I'm 20. Does anyone know of a car rental company that don't have such age restrictions?

[Dog]

Now I'm f*cked. I've booked a hotel over there about an hour and a half away from the airport. I intended to rent a car but have since found that you have to be 21 to do that. I'm 20. Does anyone know of a car rental company that don't have such age restrictions?

 

Get a Honda C90 and a pair of flip flops.

[Dog]

Went to Dominican Republic 2 years ago, I enjoyed it but it was scary getting to & from the airport, but apart that the holiday was great. Off to Cancun in 6 weeks & I cant wait.

 

 

Why?

[thesaint sfc]

Get a Honda C90 and a pair of flip flops.

 

In light of things, that's actually a pretty good idea.

[Dog]

Honda C90 is always my weapon of choice when abroad in a hot country.

[Whitey Grandad]

Honda C90 is always my weapon of choice when abroad in a hot country.

AK47 might be better.