thesaint sfc Posted 12 March, 2010 Share Posted 12 March, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 12 March, 2010 Share Posted 12 March, 2010 My family went last February and loved it. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 12 March, 2010 Author Share Posted 12 March, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 12 March, 2010 Share Posted 12 March, 2010 Poor mans Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 12 March, 2010 Share Posted 12 March, 2010 Go Cancun instead to late? never mind, will be alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 12 March, 2010 Share Posted 12 March, 2010 Poor mans Caribbean. located as it is in the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 12 March, 2010 Share Posted 12 March, 2010 located as it is in the Caribbean. No sh(i)t! You live and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exit2 Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 Best Holiday we have ever had and we are going back soon. Love the place and the people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Osti Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 Dirty Place , Dirty ignorant natives. Go to Cuba its great.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjwills Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 Went there on my honeymoon, had a great time, make sure you go scuba diving and snorkelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 It's where people go if they can't afford anywhere decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary r Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 just came back from the maldives 4th vist love the place pure paradise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 just came back from the maldives 4th vist love the place pure paradise Did you hire a car whilst out there gary r ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary r Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 did not see one for 2 weeks more like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 just came back from the maldives 4th vist love the place pure paradise Me too, South Malé atoll. You? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary r Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 Me too, South Malé atoll. You? south male atoll too chaaya dhonveli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draino76 Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 Bournemouth isn't bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 14 March, 2010 Share Posted 14 March, 2010 I'll see your West Africa's and raise you a Djibouti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 15 March, 2010 Author Share Posted 15 March, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 15 March, 2010 Share Posted 15 March, 2010 It's where people go if they can't afford anywhere decent. For Socialist you're very snobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint boggy Posted 15 March, 2010 Share Posted 15 March, 2010 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 15 March, 2010 Share Posted 15 March, 2010 For Socialist you're very snobby. When it comes to travelling then yes, I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 15 March, 2010 Share Posted 15 March, 2010 Anyone who books/goes on/contemplates a package holiday should have their passports revoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSaint Posted 15 March, 2010 Share Posted 15 March, 2010 Go Cancun instead to late? never mind, will be alright I'd advise against it during 'Spring break' Booze, boobs, vomit and fighting. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie The Saint Posted 15 March, 2010 Share Posted 15 March, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones91 Posted 16 March, 2010 Share Posted 16 March, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 17 March, 2010 Share Posted 17 March, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 17 March, 2010 Author Share Posted 17 March, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 17 March, 2010 Share Posted 17 March, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz Posted 17 March, 2010 Share Posted 17 March, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 20 March, 2010 Author Share Posted 20 March, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 20 March, 2010 Share Posted 20 March, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 20 March, 2010 Share Posted 20 March, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 20 March, 2010 Author Share Posted 20 March, 2010 Get a Honda C90 and a pair of flip flops. In light of things, that's actually a pretty good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 20 March, 2010 Share Posted 20 March, 2010 Honda C90 is always my weapon of choice when abroad in a hot country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 20 March, 2010 Share Posted 20 March, 2010 Honda C90 is always my weapon of choice when abroad in a hot country. AK47 might be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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