dominican republic

tired_mum

have just booked holiday for 01/01/07 for 2 weeks AI am so excited have saved for 2 years for this but now i realise i know nothing about the place monies time difference trips or any thing really just so excited any tips would be gratefully appreciated

tigertiger_3

Hi we went to dom rep 3yrs ago and it was great...AI there is like nothing in the med, best holiday we have been on.
their currency is the dominiacn dollar but they accept US dollars too. We took both but it seemed best to take more US as we got more for our money with them, although we didnt spend that much.
In the north (we stayed at gran ventava, playa dorada) took a cable car up the mountain to a botaical garden which was a good day out. Also the waterfall trip...fab day where you climb 14 falls then jump back down them.
Also went paraglyding there.... NOT for the fainthearted!!!!!!!
We didnt book any trips with the reps as they were expensive..booked with recommended locals on the beach.

Have a fab time we did...the place and the people are great

loates123

http://www.dr1.com/

http://dominicanrepublic.embassyhomepage.com/


http://www.debbiesdominicantravel.com/
this one isthe best

tired_mum

if the thanks button was here i would use so thank you both very much

edwinac_2

tired_mum wrote:

have just booked holiday for 01/01/07 for 2 weeks AI am so excited have saved for 2 years for this but now i realise i know nothing about the place monies time difference trips or any thing really just so excited any tips would be gratefully appreciated

I really wanted to go to the DR this year, but work commitments and my partner's tardiness have since ruined that plan :-( Grrh!

I noticed on thomson's website that they are offering a fortnight in north DR, leaving next Monday, on an All Inclusive board basis, hotel named on arrival, for £309 (excluding all the usual extras of fuel charges, transfers, in-flight meals, ticket collection on arrival, etc).

What a deal!

rhionm

Been to Dominican about 2 years ago (to playa dorada) and went in January this year (to baha minmion) both AI.

Think the place is brilliant and AI is fantastic, staff in the hotels are always smilling and happy, food is very nice and beer even nicer! Hotels are very clean and weather is fantastic! Really hot there in Jan, and only rained once at night.

One thing I would say is to try and get a visa from the dominican republic embassy before going, just saves on waiting after you land there. Also you need $20 (i think) departure tax.

Once you have been there you'll want to ga back again and again! which part are you going to?

tired_mum

we are going to soussa cassa marina reef i would also like to know the best trips to do kids 13,12,10 OH &me 30 somethimg they are all scouts and outdoor types but i am looking forward to relaxing [work in furniture distribution so will be flat out till 8pm xmas eve] should we take our own snorkal sets? thanks for info already