Hi guys. As many know, I'm finally returning to the DR after 4 yrs absence, and this time I get to play tourist instead of resident!!!
Although I lived in the DR 1995-99 and visited it annually 1986-94, believe it or not (pun on the family name intended! ) I've never been to Punta Cana. My wife wants us to start our 3-wk DR trip next month with 5-7 days R&R in PC, to unwind from much accumulated work tension (chill out) , before we head off to visit relatives & friends 24/7 in SD.
My problem is, we'll be traveling with my 12-yr old twins. I've done my due diligence research in the archives & resort reviews here and on Debbie's, but frankly have found little useful info on which PC hotels are best for a mid-40s couple with two 12 yrs olds. When kids are mentioned at all, it's usually teenagers near legal age. Not the same interests, my friends, not the same.
Anyone here have any useful suggestions for a hotel that would keep both parents & kids happy?
I might add that we need something that doesn't break the bank. Furthermore, since we're going from PC on to SD, and then afterward to Samana, Cabarete & Sosua-PP, with POP departure, we don't seem to qualify for most package deals & charters are out.:angry:
After much frustrating web research & talking to travel agents here in the DC area who seem clueless about the DR, I am getting to the point where I wonder if it's worth including PC in our travel plans.... But my wife has her heart set on it, so I must at least try.
So if anyone out there has firsthand experience with this situation, or knows well a friend or family member who has been through this, please share any tips you can!
Thanks,
Keith the Frazzled :tired:
Although I lived in the DR 1995-99 and visited it annually 1986-94, believe it or not (pun on the family name intended! ) I've never been to Punta Cana. My wife wants us to start our 3-wk DR trip next month with 5-7 days R&R in PC, to unwind from much accumulated work tension (chill out) , before we head off to visit relatives & friends 24/7 in SD.
My problem is, we'll be traveling with my 12-yr old twins. I've done my due diligence research in the archives & resort reviews here and on Debbie's, but frankly have found little useful info on which PC hotels are best for a mid-40s couple with two 12 yrs olds. When kids are mentioned at all, it's usually teenagers near legal age. Not the same interests, my friends, not the same.
Anyone here have any useful suggestions for a hotel that would keep both parents & kids happy?
I might add that we need something that doesn't break the bank. Furthermore, since we're going from PC on to SD, and then afterward to Samana, Cabarete & Sosua-PP, with POP departure, we don't seem to qualify for most package deals & charters are out.:angry:
After much frustrating web research & talking to travel agents here in the DC area who seem clueless about the DR, I am getting to the point where I wonder if it's worth including PC in our travel plans.... But my wife has her heart set on it, so I must at least try.
So if anyone out there has firsthand experience with this situation, or knows well a friend or family member who has been through this, please share any tips you can!
Thanks,
Keith the Frazzled :tired: