Recent content by Tracy

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    Jarabacoa waterfalls...

    Hello, I will be in Jarabacoa next week with my family. Can you tell me any information on which waterfall would be best to see if you had to choose between Baiguate or Jimenoa, or should we just see both? Also which one would be the best for older people that would be an easier walk...
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    Aroma de la Montana

    Hello, Has anyone been to the Aroma de la Montana recently that would be able to give me an idea of menu prices? My family and I will be staying at Rancho Las Guazaras, any idea how far it would be from the restaurant? any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Tracy
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    Transfer from Santiago airport to Jarabacoa

    Hello, I am looking into which is the better option for aprox. 7 people arriving at the Santiago airport. A transfer service or taxi? Flight time arrival looks to be around 8:30 pm. Does anyone know of a transfer that would be there waiting for us, or is it easy enough to get a cab/van and...
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    Where is the best store/location to purchase groceries?

    Good morning, I will be staying for 10 nights in July at the residential complex of Santa Maria del Mar in the area of Cortecito/ Los Corales. I was hoping you would be able to tell me the best place to go buy groceries and meat. I would like to be able to grill out, one day make a pork roast...
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    La Posada de Piedra in Punta Cana closed?

    I was wondering what happened to La Posada de Piedra in Punta Cana. I stayed there 3 years ago with my sons and every trip back I return to say hello. I went the first part of June and it's all boarded up. Does anyone happen to know if they are still in the area although the bed & breakfast is...
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    Zip Line Adventure photo's

    Hello, I just returned from another trip to Punta Cana... I was one of the first 100 people to go on the new zip line excursion. If you like that kind of thing it's well worth going on. Here is a link to my photo's: Picasa Web Albums - Tracy - Zip Line Adve... Please feel free to contact...
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    Ocean World Punta Cana

    Does anyone have any information on when the new Ocean World will open in Punta Cana? I was there last Oct. and noticed the billboards on it, but do not remember when it's scheduled to open. Thanks in advance... Tracy
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    Riu Bambu Oct. 22nd - 29th

    Hi. Well I am back again from Punta Cana. This time I traveled with my mother and one of her friends. For my last several visits I haven't stayed in a resort, but thought it would be best for them. Our room at the Bambu was good, we never felt cramped with having an extra bed in the room. I...
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    Just returned from a stay at Villas Princesa :)

    I have just returned from another stay at the Villas Princesa, this time I have photo's to share. I have several on the property area and the beach. If you would like to view them you may go to www.puj2006.photosite.com Tracy
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    Non A.I. Punta Cana Trip May 31 - June 7th 2005

    :) Hello everyone. I would like to share my trip report with you. It was my fifth trip, but the first for my sons Caleb 14 and Adam 10. This vacation was a little different than the ones in the past because we didn't stay in a resort. I was hoping to stay at an apartment on the beach, but it...
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    Has anyone stayed at the Villas Princesa???

    I am looking into staying at the Villas Princesa for a week in May. Can anyone tell me what their experience has been staying there? Do they supply dishes for cooking meals..and how far is the walk to the beach? The pictures and maps I am seeing in one looks real close and the other a good...
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    photo's to share....

    I have just completed a photosite that includes my trips to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo. There are pictures of the Paradisus, Barcelo Beach Resort in Punta Cana, Barcelo Capella in Juan Dolio and the Hamaca Beach Resort in Boca Chica. As well as day trips I have taken. If you'd like to view...
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    Good List...

    The most destructive habit.......................Worry The greatest Joy....................................Giving The greatest loss.....................The loss of self-respect The most satisfying work.........................Helping others The ugliest personality...
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    Hi, my name is Tracy and I'm a Dominican Republic-oholic :)

    My first trip to the Dominican Republic was to Punta Cana in August of 2003. It was after that trip that I found DR 1. I am a Travel Agent in Indiana and had been getting more request for the destination, so I took a FAM to Punta Cana to better sell the destination. I went not knowing what to...
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    Forecasters: Tropical cyclone possible

    I just read on CNN's site of a storm system brewing in the central Caribbean. Forecasters say it could develope into a tropical cyclone this week while dropping heavy rain, causing dangerous flodding and mudslides on Puerto Rico adn the island of Hispaniola. I sure hope that this does not...