Santo Domingo Travel Forum

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.

what is the address of
centro de cirugia plastica estetica?

Would anybody know if there are long -distance bus companies leaving from the airprot terminal Santo Dom? Doesn;t really matter to where.
Many thanks Mike

I heard there's a problem getting public buses at Santo Domingo airport.
Can anyone tell how far it is from the arrivals building to the autopista to catch a guagua instead of an expensive taxi? Is it an easy walk or will the authorities check me out if I walk it?
I feel it outrageous to be held hostage like that by the taxi union. I would sooner walk it!
thanks Mike

I know the current is 110 for dual prongs as in the US, but are these uneven in size as in the US -- one wider than the other? I am planning on taking an adapter for my 3-prong laptop plug, but do not know if it'll fit. Are 3-prong outlets found there at all? Thanks for your help!

I am trying to find a tour operator that deals with more extreme "roughing" it type tours into the mountain region, preferably to see waterfalls and mountains, maybe do some "gliding", (that thing were you slide across a rope from one end to another) see flora and fauna, as well as the cigar factories. I am having a dfficult time finding tours that come into or ride out from juan dolio as I am at an AI resort. My intention is to Wed chill at AI as ourfligt arrives at 1 and I am told that customes can take some time, Thursday do Boca Chica as I have been told over and over to not go on a weekend, Friday first trek into santo domingo (lighthouse, aquarium,los tres ojos, that cave restuarant), Saturday do a complete full day tour(fingers crossed) and dancing in santo domingo, Sunday tour into santo domingo old city (conde, la zona, mercado, and museo hombre dominicano), Monday chill at AI b4 afternoon flight. What sucks is I only have four full days to get this in....any suggestions on a good tour company that comes to this area yet goes to the places I mentioned above which are more east coast than southern in the same day/tour? I don't want to waste too much time taking a bus to punta/bavaro if I can find it closer. Help!, as I leave in a day and a half!!!! i really wanna do that gliding things as I have a fear of heights I am trying to overcome...

How much should I be concerned about security from thieves in Santo Domingo -- especially in the Zona Colonial? I'm an experienced traveler in Latin America, but this is my first trip to DR. I'm always careful about keeping the straps wrapped around my wrist and other common sense measures, but just don't know what to expect there and don't want to lose anything. Thanks for any advice you can give.

Is scuba diving available in Santo Domingo?

Hi there I am going to be traveling to SD,DR the last week of the month and I am trying to find out which hotels are good in service and rooms. I also need to find out which hotels will allow me to have guest. I hear that alot of the hotels won't let me bring outside guest into them. I need to find out which hotels will allow this. Also which clubs or bars should I go to to meet nice attractive women. I don't speak any spanish will this be a problem.

Also can anyone tell me the hotels that allow you to have outside guest.

Hello, I'm new to VT. I am taking a trip to Santo Domingo in July to visit my girlfriend for two weeks. I need a cheap place to stay, but also one that is clean and comfortable. The maximum I can afford is about $30 US per night for 15 nights. I would also like some advice on what to bring for basic expenses for two weeks (meals, entertainment, and misc. spending). I am not a big spender and can get by with very basic things. Hoping some of you can help me out. I look forward to your posted replies.

Hi im looking for info on dr. cabral and dr.hernandez pizzoglio. I want a tt and lipo and wanted as much info as possible, also pics would be great as well.looking to travel at the end of june or early july.

interested in info on dr. cabral and dr. pizzoglio, looking into having a tt and lipo please any info is great pics are helpful as well. traveling late june early july, want to research before i decide on someone

If I am in Santo Domingo what's the best beach to visit? I already plan on taking a day trip to isla saona, but if I want something close by where should I go?

I know that boca chica is close but I've read both good and bad things about it. I came across something for Playa Esmerald, but I'm not sure is it's a beach or just a resort area. What do you recommend?

Can anyone suggest a beauty salon in the Sto. Domingo area where I can get a bikini wax?

we are debating btw the 2 locations as an all inclusive, what is your opinion to choose ,considering that Santana is more to East .I would appreciate some comments as far as climat and location , ocean (i've read that the water in Santabna Beach is like a lake).Thanks
netsand

DOES ANYONE KNOWS WHEN Abreu Monttero. WILL BE COMING BACK TO QUEENS NY, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF HE HAS A WEB SITE ADDRESS, CONTACT NUMBER AND OR LOCATION IN DR

DOES ANYONE KNOWS WHEN Abreu Monttero. WILL BE COMING BACK TO QUEENS NY, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF HE HAS A WEB SITE ADDRESS, CONTACT NUMBER AND OR LOCATION IN DR

I'll be visiting DR soon and wish to travel by public bus.

Is there a public bus from Santo Domingo airport to La Romana, or from Boca Chico to La Romana?

Does anyone have public bus information at all?

Thanks

I am planning a trip to Santo Domingo. I have never been and I plan to go alone. Is that a good idea or not? What can I expect. I heard it is a great party city. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Do I need to get a guide? I do not speak much spanish.

I am planning a trip to Santo Domingo. I have never been and I plan to go alone. Is that a good idea or not? What can I expect. I heard it is a great party city. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone was diving at this area lately and can recommend of a diving center which is located NOT more then one hour drive from Santo Domingo ?

Thanks in Advance for any urgent help.

Sharon.

Anyone was diving at this area lately and can recommend of a diving center which is located NOT more then one hour drive from Santo Domingo ?

Thanks in Advance for any urgent help.

Sharon.

is anyone DOMINICAN? I NEED TO GO TO DR AND GET A LIPOSUCTION

Hi,

I will be in Punta Cana for 5 days, with only 3 full days for day trips. I want to have 2 day trips. Any suggestions for the must do 2 day trips? Any advice on the best way to visit/explore Santo Domingo? I have read about the RH Day Tours at www.rhtours.com for $49 to SD, which includes a visit to the cathedral, Santa Maria la Menor, and the Fortalezza Ozama and shopping at the Calle El Conde, as well as lunch and drinks. Is there a better way to get to SD from PC other than the RH Tour, if so where, who, how much $? Is it better to go on the RH tour or travel by some other way to SD and plan my own tour? How long is the drive from PC to SD? Any other advice for day trips is welcomed. I was thinking of the RH Tour Day trip: Jurassic Safari in the country side of DR with horseback riding, etc., which several VTs rated highly.

Thanks and Happy New Year!!!

My brother and I are going to DR in Late FEB. Where are the most exciting spots? We love to see beautiful girls and party all night. Can any one help us? We are flying into Punta Cana and thinking of renting a car to drive to Santo Domingo. It cant be to much worst than Honduras when driving. That was an exciting experience. Where ae some of the good spots? Where do the local middle to upper class hang out?

Hi everyone! I have a question about the exchange rate in Santo Domingo. I know every US dollar would equal 35 pesos. I'm wondering would something like $1000 US dollars be the same in Santo Domingo as $35,000 pesos? Meaning, lets say I buy a hamburger in Santo Domingo. Would it cost something like $3.50 pesos or $35.00 pesos? That would make the difference of $.35 US dollars or $3.50, or at least some similar rate between currencies. Know what I'm trying to saying? I never traveled so I never had to deal with exchange rates. Any info would be a great help! I heard you could be treated like a god for the right price down there. =-)

Hello all,
Me and my sister wants to go to the DR for cosmetic surgery, Can sombody please give some information on the best doctors from their own personal exprience. I already have information on Dr. Hungria and the other doctors in his practice. Please Help!!!! I want a tummy tuck, fat transfer to my butt, and maybe a breast lift. please help
thanks
This is very important to me!