Dominican Republic Travel Forum

My wife and I will be traveling to puerto plata and had some questions. We are staying in maimon bay.

1) We like to hike and I noticed that isabel de torres and El Choco national parks are close by. What is the best mode of transportation to these locations.
2) What is the cost of the diferent types of transportation.
3) How far away is Caberete.


thanks

We reach Santo Domingo around 4 PM and have to leave immediately to Punta Cana can some one give us a good tip on how do we get the bus? the name the address, etc?
Also on the way back we have to get the flight around noon so we have to be in Santo Domingo around noon.

Thanks
Massi

Hello all,

I will be studying in Santiago De Los Caballeros next semester, and I was wondering how far the city is from the coast. I'm specifically interested in good surf or dive spots that make good day or weekend trip from the city.

Thanks for any/all help,
Mateo

What is the best Caribbean destination that is family friendly, with good snorkeling and golf? We love St. John, USVI for the access to great snorkeling directly from the beaches, availability of villas for traveling with kids (ages 5 and 7) and their grandparents (ages 75 and 80), but going to St. Thomas for golf is not very convenient. We went to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic last year, where the golf and accommodations were great and convenient, but snorkeling was not good (and there was too much seaweed washing up on the beach). Where is the best place for access to all three (family friendly, good snorkeling, good golf)??? Thanks for any suggestions!!!

Our good friend is having their very first born. We just received a very formal invitation and my wife and I will be flying to Punta Cana for these BABY SHOWER. What is the usual custom for the Dominicans when it comes to baby shower? Is it only my wife that will come to the baby shower? This is a formal party, as it is their very first child - BOY! What is the usualy gift. The celebration or the baby shower starts at 8 in the evening and ends at midnight, it's a seat down dinner. What is the usualy gift for these baby shower? Any local suggestions would be very hepful as these is our fist time to go to Dominican Republic and being invited for a formal baby shower. GRACIAS.

Thinking of taking a holiday A.I. during the month of January, can anyone advise me what weather to expect. As I have never been before, and know very little about the D R. I would also like some tips on where to stay, e.g. Sosua, Playa Dorado, or maybe the east coast. We like to be able to leave the hotel, and see some of the local area, if this is possible. Also if anyone can suggest a good hotel, not top price type, we don't need spa treatments or a gym etc, as we are senior citizens. Have been looking in Thomson and Thomas Cook, also Air tours brochures. We would feel more confident doing it with a tour operator, as it's our first time. Plan to have all inclusive. Hope someone out there can help, thank you. JANNCOX

We will be staying in Punta Cana in January 2010. We would like to take a day trip around the island. I've been unable to locate an organized tour. We'd like to see Puerta Plata, Santiago, and the mountains if possible. Is that even possible to do in one VERY LONG day?

I have read mixed reviews on this resort. Has anyone out there been there lately?

Thanks.

Hello,

We'll be in a resort around Puerto Plata next week and since my wife is pregnant and has had a history of pregnancy problems, we wanted to be ready to fly back to the US if an emergency arises. So I've been trying to figure out what flights back to the US are available.

Vamos a estar en un hotel de Puerto Plata la semana que viene, y ya que mi esposa esta embarazada y ha tenido problemas con embarazos en el pasado, queriamos estar preparados si alguna emergencia pasa. Asi que estaba tratando de averiguar que vuelos van desde Puerto Plata a los Estados Unidos.

So far these are the only 3 daily flights that I've been able to research / Estos son los 3 vuelos diarios que he encontrado:

Continental, 1:10pm, New York, 4 hrs
Jetblue, 2:50pm, New York, 4 hrs
American Airlines, 4:30pm, Miami, 2hrs

Do you know if there's other flights from POP to anywhere in the US, or is there another big nearby airport? Saben si hay algun otro vuelo ademas de esos desde el aeropuerto POP hacia los Estados Unidos, o hay alguno otro aeropuerto internacional cerca?

Thanks/ Gracias!

Carlos

Hi I am taking a cruise on NCL which stops in Samana- is there a beach there or is it better to go to cayo levantado- can one get a boat in samana - we are trying to avoid another 49.00 boat ride that NCL is offering. thanks Rosanne

Can anyone provide a phone number or email address to this resort? Thanks!

Has anyone been at this Hotel? Do you have any tips about this Hotel?
Thank you

i was in bavaro area east end of island last year.
what are north tourist sites like good night life.
we tended be on resort most time as local area wasnt touristy

what about the south closer to santo domingo?

I want to make reservations for the restaurants in Punta Cana. I and my husband are arriving 8-31 staying until 9-6. Please send me an e mail I don't seem to be able to reach anyone to make the reservations. Thanks Jane Dargan


jjdargan@verizon.net

Does anyone know which hotels in the DR have Internet access in the rooms?

TIA

My husband and I are considering Punta Cana for our next vacation. We have looked at the Grand Palladium and think this is where we may stay but want some information on the area since we have never been to Punta Cana. We would like to have an all inclusive hotel that is within walking distance to shopping/nightlife and also on the beach. Would the Grand Palladium fit those requirements??? And if not, can you tell me which hotels to look at?? Thanks so much!! :)

I would like to go to the Dominican Republic maybe in decemeber and do a tour around the best places to see.But i cant seem to find anybody doing tours like that from Ireland.Maybe i need to go to a travelagency after all.I was thinking a one week tour and one week hotel.I have been going to cuba for the last 5 years and i think i need a little change.Guess you cant stay in a casa particular over there?Anyways i am 50 years old and travel on my own soo any suggestions what to see and what to avoid?? Thanks

I AM GOING TO STO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

I WILL BE STAYING AT MERCURE HOTEL, EL CONDE.
I HAVE A QUESTION..... A FRIEND OF MINE TOLD ME
THAT EL CONDE IS THE PLACE WHERE YOU CAN FIND
NICE BUGARRONES...ETC...ETC... BUT AVOID THE TIGRES
THAT KEEPS FOLLOWING YOU AND ASK FOR YOUR HABITACION?


WHAT IS THAT?

Hey guys,

I'm visiting Santo Domingo this Aug, and i was hoping i could take a quick trip to Punta Cana while i'm there. Are there any local airlines that fly to punta cana from Santo Domingo? Any info will be helpful.thanks

Hi there, we're staying at the Sun Village Resort in Puerto Plata and would love to get out of the resort and actually experience some "real" Dominican Republic, not just a pretty beach in a fancy resort but also some cultural and historical aspects of the Dominican Republic. We're there for a week.

It seems a little difficult to get out of the resort, as there's nothing around. I'm sure the resort people would be happy to get us a taxi for a 500% markup, but I'll pass on that. And I'm not a big fan of being hauled around with 20 other clueless tourists in a big bus to carefully selected manicured locations and shops.

What would you recommend? Hire a taxi for a day? How can I get a taxi that is not doing a kickback to the resort? How much might that be? Where should/could we go?

It's myself, my wife and our 2-yr old toddler. He's a pretty good traveller and has already been to 9 countries in his 2-yrs of life so we'll enjoy most things within reason.

Oh yes, and I'm fluent in Spanish (native speaker) so not too worried about the language.

Thanks! Carlos

Iv booked this hotel for may next year as the beach and hotel looked amazing
im a single parent with two young children so dont need a lively place full of nightlife
has anyone been to this hotel , can you tell me if theres enough things to do , iv heard they have kids clubs , kids pool , babysitting etc
also heard the food is okay

if anyone is going may next year 2010 id love to hear from you aswel

Hola- estoy buscando infomacion sobre la possibilidad mas barata de llegar a mi hotel Sunshine en la ciudad de Puerto plata del aeropuerto de Puerto Plata Luperon. Tendre 2 maletas conmigo ( grande). Me dicen que con taxi cunta con mas de 50 dollares.. digame k no sea possible!!!! gracias Mike

Does anyone know how to get with public transportation from Sto Domingo to Punta Cana? and how long it takes?
tks

I was wondering, what kind of soft drinks do they have at the resorts?
Do they have diet Coke?

Hi, I'm again travelling to Punta Cana & this time staying in a resort (instead of an apt.) at Bavaro Beach. My boyfriend is a local guy from San Pedro & I've heard the resorts don't always welcome the locals. We'll be staying at an all-inclusive & wondered if you've heard of any situations. thanks.

I going to travel to Sosua-Puerto Plata and I'm thinking to stay in Sosua Bay Resort, one friend of mine told that is the best hotel at sosua.
Could somebody give more information about Sosua?

I. have been to the D.R. many times, but never to the east.I would get in at Las Americas and then travell by bus (Metro or Caribe tours) to the North. How do I get from Sto Domingo int. Airport to Punta Cana? I checked Metro and Caribe Tours they dont go that route.

Hi all again,Do I need a visa to enter Dominican Republic?I am a US resident, have a Green Card but I am holding a Philippines Passport?Or I only need a tourist card?Thank you very much!

Hi to all,I want to know what's gonna be the weather like in Puerto Plata this coming June 12-17,2009.Im gonna staying at Casa Marina Beach&Reef an Amhsa Marina Resort.Does anybody know how far is this resort to Ocean World?And what are the things to do around the resort?Thank you very much!

Hello i am traveling to Dr and i would like to know where can i find a driving map i am not going to rent a car i am borrowing one but will need a map.

Thank You