Provincia de Puerto Plata Travel Forum

Hi I am travelling to Cabarete with hubby for kitesurfing at the end of January. I was hoping someone might be able to recommend a day spa they have used in the past. Thanks, Becky

We are planning a trip in Nov 2007, and everywhere you read, it makes it seem like it rains all day, every day.

Is it rainy like hawaii? or only at night?

I understand, it's weather, and it can change - but there has to be some sort of pattern/average.

We are going either way to to Puerto Plata, but may change dates...

We are staying @ the Lifestyle Villa's - how are those? They look really nice..

Address would be nice... Where do I go ???

hiya
we are going next june , and i am just wondering, what cocktails are offered there and if they are good, do they do frozen daqueris?? and mojitos, our fave drinks.
also can anyone recoment a block or room numbers that are fairly close to the bars and restaurants without too many stairs, i can cope with stairs but have asthma so would be nice to be near things.

any nice local rstaurants nearby

many thanks nicki

do the crown residence 1 bedroom suites have bath tubs? are these nice rooms?

I.m Travelling on the 4th of December, and I,m curious about what types of things, I can bring as small gifts for the workers at the resorts. What types of things that they (the locals)have a hard time getting?

hi there my husband and i are going to puerto plata on the 3rd of november ...every weather site i check is calling for rain, and more rain...
also we are going to stay at viva whydham tangerine ...what is it really like???
thanks have a great day

I'm trying to figure out where the Gran Ventana beach resort is located and distance from Puerto Plata, Cabarette, Sosuos...can anyone give me a bit of an idae Thx

hi I am hoping to go to the Iberostar hotel in Puerto Plata, i was just wondering what is the best time to go, the hottest seasons?

My friends, I am contemplating the idea of pucrchasing a home and living in Sosua. I have checked online and I have found some very nice homes. I know that it is a process, that I am more than willing to undertake. Are there any members who live in or around Sosua, who can tell me any additional things about the area, other than what I have found on the internet. Annual property taxes, becoming a permanent resident, etc. I welcome any and all replies.

Thanks in advance,
Fellow traveler,
James

Could anybody recommend us a good agency to book excursions. We want to see more about the DR than only Cabarete.

We heard some bad stuff about Freddie tours.

My family is planning on traveling to this resort in June of 2007. Has anybody traveled here before? Is this a good resort for family? Is it a nice resort and was the wait staff nice?

This "Hotel" is comprised of only 3 beachfront cabanas according to their website (www.losgringosdr.com/) and has very nice reviews on TripAdvisor (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g147290-d618800-Reviews-Los_Gringos-Puerto_Plata_Dominican_Republic.html).

However you never know whether a tourist wrote the review or if it was the owner or relative. Especially if they don't leave an e-mail address.

Anyone know anything about this property? It seems remarkably inexpensive! ($300 per week)

Hi! I am going on my first vacation in 10 years (yes...gulp...10 years!) We are staying at the Superclub Breezes in Puerto Plata- which I heard and read mixed reveiws about. Anyone have any suggestions of what to do when we are there? Or things to be careful of...or to watch out for?
THANKS!!!

I am planning a vacation for my wife at the Ocean Manor Resort in Cabarete. Does anyone know about it and can you tell me what it is like. We will be going in Jan. 2007 with friends. What are the things to do in Cabarete besides windsurfing?

is weather good in july? can you hire clubs to play golf is it expensive?? thanks glenn

i am a single male in my 30's from new jersey. can anyone recommend the best single resorts in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and if they are consistantly good for singles all year round or seasonal.

thanks

Hello. I am going to Sosua in July! Really excited, Just not sure how much money is appropriate for spending. And also if anyone is going around the beginning of July let me know. It would be nice to know someone. Yo no puedo esperar!

Any advice about where to stay in cabarete? I'm going on friday

Any advice about where to stay in cabarete? I'm going on friday

Any advice about where to stay in cabarete? I'm going on friday

Can anyone suggest a beauty salon where I can get a bikini wax?

Hey guys, Im heading up to Puerto Plata on Sunday for a week. Were staying at the Bahia San Juan Principe I think its called, Anyways... Im just wondering what the discos are like, what kind of music do they play?!?! And has anyone been to this resort... is it any good ?!?

~ Thanks, MDM :)

I am just wondering if anyone knows if it is safe for a single woman traveller to take a cab ride in Puerto Plata?
I would need to get from the Airport to the hotel.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Hey,

My friend and I booked a trip to Puerto Plata at the end of April-begining of May. We were looking at the weather and noticed that April is the 2nd rainiest season, but since our vacation is at the very end of April we're hoping it isnt going to rain all the time.

Does anyone have advice abuot the weather during this time? Are we going to get rained out?

Thanks!

Can anyone recommend a fun all-inclusive resort for two 25 year old girls in either Dominican Republic or Mexico? Someplace that won’t have lots a children running around, where the disco/bars are fun, the beach is nice, and the drinks are always flowing?

Am thinking of visiting the DR this year - planning on having a 2 week beach vacation probably in Sosua, but would like to do a few days visiting sights etc. in that time. Any suggestions of places that are worth visiting in that area would be gratefully received.

Thanks.

I am taking a vacation in Puerto Plata this April. Flights have been very expensive and difficult to arrange (from DC area) I am finding that it is significantly cheaper to fly into Santiago. Does anyone know what type of transportation is available from Santiago to the resorts of Puerto Plata? Prices? Safety? Thanks!

I heard that many hotels in Cabarete don't allow for you to bring guests to your room. I understand the rationale being that they do not want to cater to prostitution, but what if a young single gent like myself meets someone through more conventional means? I cannot have them to my room? I am staying at Villa Taina, which I understand to be one of Cabarete's finest, making this seem even more uncertain. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks much.

i am looking to go to DR in early September.Any info on the Viva Wyndham Tangerine hotel and the weather. Also travelling with children is there plenty of activities. Thanks