Santo Domingo Travel Forum

This is my second time going to Santo Domingo, and I'm looking for a really NICE beach to spend the day. The last time I went, I took a day trip to Isla Saona and Aura Beach House/Lounge in Juan Dolio. Aura Beach House was nice in terms of atmosphere, but the water wasn't crystal clear and blue as it is elsewhere. Isla Saona was nice, but it was a long trip from Santo Domingo and I found the beach to be really quiet and kinda boring.

I like cystal clear water and white sand, however, as a young 20-something I'd like to visit a beach where there is a little more pep. Some zest. Any advice? How is Boca Chica?

hello, how much am I expected to pay for a cab from the airport?
I am staying at Costa Caribe Coral Resort?

thwank u in advance, i will arrive there tomorrow 5.30 pm local time

HI, I'M PLANNING ON GETTING SURGERY IN SANTO DOMINGO IN EL CENTRO DE CIRUJIA PLASTICA(CECEP). WHAT BEACHES WOULD BE THE CLOSEST TO THIS AREA I'M WILLING TO TRAVEL NO MORE THAN 40 MINUTES FROM THE CLINIC. PLEASE HELP NEVER BEEN OVER THERE!!!

Hi,I just booked a trip to the grand oasis punta cana and the flight is to santo domingo airport. I did not realize it was 3-4 hours away! I have rented a car (big van for my family of 8) but cannot find directions anywhere.
Any advice?

i was in santo domingo in the beginning of january and there was this song playing every day at my resort coral costa caribe it had the beat from ill be watching you (or missing you by p.diddy) but the lyrics were every step you take every move you make i wanna dance with you.. does anyone know what this song is called or who it is by?! thank you

Does it make sense to rent a car there? Me and my friend are going for 4 days and want to maximize our experience. We are staying at a small hotel in Santo Domingo city, but also want to hit up the beach at Punta Cana and see other parts of the island.

Thanks a lot

Could someone tell me what the name if one of the bus system that can take me from santo domingo to my resort iberostar bavaro in punta cana and how much that would be!!

Just wondering what access is like in Santo Domingo for someone with mobility problems?

We're coming for our honeymoon from 28th Jan - 11th Feb 2008, and I would love to get some basball tickets as a surprise gift for my partner as he's a huge fan. Can anyone tell me if I can buy them in advance? Is there a website with a list of fixtures?
Thanks

I am looking for schedules and prices for the coaches (bus) that run between DR and Haiti.

Specific questions:

Do they run on Christmas and New Years Eve?

How long does the trip take?

Is there a baggage allowance limit?

Where do they leave from and arrive at?

Is a visa required for a traveler with a US passport?

How much are the tickets? Is there a discount for a round-trip ticket?



Much thanks in advance.

Hi friends, This is a question about modest budget hotels near the Zona Colonial. My wife and I would really like a quiet place so we can stay in and relax if we want to and cook our own meals in the room. Do any hotels you know of have the usual amenities but also provide cooking facilities on-site or better yet in the room? Thanks, Jeremy.

First of all I would like to express my sincere sadness for the loss of life during the hurricane noel. I am sure the people of dominica republic will not let this tragedy ruin their happy go life.

Secondly we booked our holiday in December (first time goer) and are staying at Melia Hotel in Santo Domingo for two days in December 2007 for a stay of twelve days. I made the mistake of booking hotels for the whole duration in previous holiday and find out better deals and pleasant one while being stuck in contract that you cannot break!!
Can you someone shed some feedback on the hotel or suggest better hotel or apartment?
Thirdly, I have been reading at lot about boca chica as well, can you someone shed some light about the nightlife (clubbing), places to eat or visit. We are also hoping to do at lot of sightseeing within the 12 days which will include Samana or Puerto Plata. We are a party of three single men who are in dire need of serious de-stressing from a hectic work environment.

Many thanks for your help

Can I buy a SIM card at the Santo Domingo airport when I arrive, for use in a GSM cellphone while I'm in the D.R.? If yes, how much is the cost and where can I buy the card?

Thank you very much.

We lived in Santo Domingo from 1964 to 1968 and are going back to visit.

We will be going to a resort at Boca Chica and plan to rent a car.

Is it best to take cash or traveler's checks? Are U.S. credit cards accepted in most places? Is the water safe to drink?

Any advice on do and don't would be appreciated.

If you had only five hours to spend in the Dominican Republic what would you do? Im flying into Santo Domingo and leaving out that evening. Should I hang out in Santo Domingo? If so, where? Should I go to the beach? Help! :)

Thanks.

other than what's in my luggage and my passport.

Do I need vaccinations?
Should I treat this like a trip to Mexico: avoid the water, stay in the populated areas, etc.?

By the way, I'm going to Santo Domingo for a long weekend. We're staying at the Hilton. Anything I should know about the hotel/area.

Thanks so much. Any insight is of great help!

Hi All!

I am going to be studying Spanish during the fall semester in Santo Domingo. I need to choose between two different language schools which are located in different parts of the city. The first is located in the Zona Universitaria (Instituto Intercultural del Caribe) and the other is located in the Zona Colonial (Hispaniola Language School). Can anyone provide a little information about these two different parts of the city? It would be helpful in my decision-making process. I am a female, have never traveled to the DR before, and consider safety to be very a important concern for me. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thx!

Vaij

I am looking for a safe, clean, centrally located hotel in SD for US $30-35. I am a teacher traveling in a budget. Please forward website, e-mail address. I am anxious to get a good recomendation since I leave on 7/17. Gracias con anticipacion. Thank you!

Hi
I am visiting Las Americas again 4/21 and wondered if there is anyone who knows whom I need to contact in advance to get permission to see all those old classic propellor planes that are stored in the airport compound- they are hidden from view but you can see about 10 of them upon arrival and then they are gone behind trees.
Many thanks
Mike

We are planning to fly into (SDQ) Santo Domingo airport and then take a bus to Punta Cana or rent a car. Which would be better, we have 2 kids? What type of car should we rent?
Let me know.
Thanks,
Adrian

what type of music did this club play?

hey im heading out there in july wanted to know what kind of music do they have there. just trying to do more research as it looks like someplace i will def like to check out but would like to have more info on it.

I am planning to go to colonial zone ,santo domingo in the middle of march for six days and I do not know anybody out there. Is there a way or a chance to meet

the locals as acquintances? I will be honor and happy to have a chance

Hi. Do you know of domestic flights from SDQ to Punta Cana (roundtrip)?

Thanks

Considering getting tummy, upper thighs, ann upper arms any advise would be appreciated. also advise on travel plans also. Possibly dental referral also.

Hola!

I'm planning a trip to Sto. Dgo. in December, and I found a pretty good rate ($308 rt) on Spirit airlines. Has anyone used them before?
Thanks!

Hello Experts!
I was in SD 6 years ago, and I stayed in a romantic small hotel, an ancient monastery close to the center of Santo Domingo. It has a patio with rooms around it. It was lovely! I would love to go there again, but I forgot the name of the place - any suggestions???
Many thanks for your advice
Jenny

i want to fly to Santo Domingo in December, but want affordable flights. When is the best time of year to fly for less?

We are staying at the Paradisus Palma Real and will need to get to Santo Domingo airport by noon on a Monday. We thought we may rent a car and drive. Any ideas on how the drive is? Any suggestions for transport? Thanks!!!

Hello, i will be traveling to Santo Domingo for liposuction at the PLASTICENTER,with Dr. Alenjandro Hernandez, the week September 25th. unfortunately, my travel buddy can not make the trip, and i am stuck with this time slot. PLEASE, Is there anyone out there also traveling alone from New York that i can conect with , who will also be having surgery that week.