Dominican Republic

prinses777 Posted: Mar 07, 2006 10:46 PM

Dominican Republic

Anyone been there???

So I decided to surprise my FH for his birthday to a trip to DR... hehhehe I really just wanted to go away and it is a good excuse to go during the week of his birthday which is soon!!!

Now I was going to just play it off like we were going to go to work but go to the airport instead but I couldn't hold it in... so I told him.

I am super excited... we plan on leaving the day after the GTG... I just wanted to know if anyone has gone and where have the stayed and whats fun to do there!?!?

Thanks!!!

ksl268 Posted: Mar 07, 2006 11:05 PM

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FH and I are going in April.... we are staying at the Occidental in Punta Cana ...I have never been there before, but we have heard the weather is always great!!

wendyz06 Posted: Mar 07, 2006 11:12 PM

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I stayed at secrets excellence in punta cana. It was nice. Not much to do outside the resort but we met tons of people and the weather was nice. Where are you staying?

Soon2BeMrsS Posted: Mar 07, 2006 11:31 PM

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have fun!!!

Missladybug15 Posted: Mar 07, 2006 11:35 PM

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I went there last January.. FH and I had a great time, we stayed at Club Med in Punta Cana, FM me if you have any questions

jnrrb Posted: Mar 07, 2006 11:41 PM

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I never been there but sounds like fun.
Your FH is going to be so surprised.

LISA6569 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 06:37 AM

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I WENT TO PUNTA CANA LST MARCH. I STAYED AT IBEROSTAR BAVARO. IT IS AN ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT. I TOTALLY RECOMMEND THE RESORT.

D's Girl Posted: Mar 08, 2006 08:31 AM

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I went there 2 years ago with my girlfriends and have to say it was one of the best trips EVER. We had a few bumps here and there (Landed in the wrong airport TWICE, yes twice and had to take a peddle jumper.)

We stayed at Sun Village in Puerto Plata

bridy06 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 08:42 AM

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I went to Juan Dolio - near Santo Domingo.
Wasn't a fan of that area but heard Punta Cana and Puerto Plata are nice.

Have fun - it's so good to get away!

JazzyT Posted: Mar 08, 2006 08:43 AM

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Have Fun Renee, you deserve it

Lola0703 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 08:49 AM

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I have been to DR twice and I love it there. You will have a great time.

Athee07 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 04:27 PM

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never been there but wanted to say GOOD FOR YOU renee!!! Ya better post pics when you come back!

melbalalala Posted: Mar 08, 2006 04:29 PM

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Thats where FH proposed!! :)

Stayed at the Grand Palladium Royal Suites Punta Cana.

GORGEOUS!

Nina Posted: Mar 08, 2006 04:31 PM

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Oh wow....thats great Nay Nay

Have soo much fun...and relax

Love4Eva Posted: Mar 08, 2006 04:47 PM

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I went there - theres 2 parts that are nice - Puerto Plata and Punta Cana

I went to Punta Cana - but FSIL went to both places

I stayed at the Grand paradise Bavaro - everyone is soooo nice there - but - it is SCARY to walk on the streets - IMO. I never left the resort - but once in the resort theres sooo much to do, and so many ppl to meet. I met ppl from Canada, and Switzerland ... alot of europeans go there for vacation

ooo and its very beautiful and oo soo relaxing!!

BrideChrissy Posted: Mar 08, 2006 05:08 PM

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I stayed at Secrets Excellence in Riviera Maya Mexico and absolutley loved it!!!! I haven't found a resort just like that one yet.

JPand TT Posted: Mar 08, 2006 06:13 PM

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I hope you have a great time!!! I have been to Secrets Excellence. I love it there. It is very relaxing and beautiful.

bride2b24 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 07:52 PM

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yah!!! your gonna have so much fun!

prinses777 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 07:52 PM

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Thanks for all the info!!!

It seems like maybe I am going to the wrong part of the island...

I was going to go to La Romana which is closer to Santo Domingo...

Should I be going to punta cana???

I don't know now!!!

Vicky423 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 09:40 PM

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My parents are from there, if you want to be near a beach and just relax you want to go to Puerto plata, or punta cana. However, Santo Domingo is the capital and the most industrialized part of the country.