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I'll be celebrating a 'big' birthday when visiting the DR, and want to treat myself to a spa when in Punta Cana / Bavaro. Any recommendations? Thanks!

Since I'm having difficulties locating available lodging in Las Galeras, I'm looking into Las Terrenas. In that I'm considering between Alisei and Lomita Maravilla, which will I be most happy with? Thanks!

Interested in snorkling while in the Samana peninsula. Any recommended beaches? Thanks!

Considering hiring a driver for a day: Santo Domingo (late morning), to La Vega Carnival (for a few hours), to final lodging Samana peninsula (Las Terranes or Las Galeras). Anyone the comes with personal recommendation? Cost? Driver doesn't need to be fluent in English, but good enough to spend...

Las Terranes to La Vega (Carnival) back to Las Terranes: can the trip realistically be done in a day? It's recognized that it's a very aggressive plan that would require an early start to the day and only 2-3hrs at the Carnaval itself. Caribe Tours? Hiring a driver for the day? Yes I know logic...

Traveling to the DR for the first time next month, my fiance and I are going to be spending three days at an AI in Bavaro. Since we definitely want a snorkling day trip, Isla Saona and Isla Catalina seem to rise to the top. 1) are we looking at the right destinations for the best snorkling...

My fiance and I will be visiting the DR for the first time. As diehard 'foodies', we want to ensure we really experience the country (and the Carribean region) through it's local food. We'll spend a couple days in Santo Domingo, a few more in the Samana peninsula, and then the last of them in...

Traveling to the DR for the first time next month, my fiance and I are going to be spending three days at an AI in Bavaro. Since we definitely want a snorkling day trip, Isla Saona and Isla Catalina seem to rise to the top. 1) are we looking at the right destinations for the best snorkling...

My fiance and I will be visiting the DR for the first time next month, and during our visit will spend a few days in the Samana peninsula: Arrive early evening Day 1, and leave late afternoon Day 4. Would like your thoughts on our itinerary (which is best, most condusive to trip) and where to...

My fiance and I will be visiting the DR for the first time next month, and will spend the first (and maybe second) night in Santo Domingo. Looking for hotels in the Zona Colonial area, approx $70/night, something quiet, safe, clean, and with a wholesome personality. Based on research done to...

My fiance and I recently made a decision to visit DR for the first time this coming Feb, and we've been stressing ever since. Being notorious pre-planners, we're lost in a sea of indecision because we want to do everything in a relatively short amount of time-- and in an area that's seemingly...