Mainegirl's change of plans

I had a ten day holiday booked for Venezuela but my schedule became crazy here at home and I had to exchange my ticket for 5 days in the DR. I've convinced one of my best girlfriends to come with me--we both need a break from everything, just sun and sand for a few days before heading back here to busy schedules, her in Chicago and me in Maine.

As always I am open to people's recommendations. We plan to make the most of the holiday--by relaxing, bringing books we haven't had time to read, having a few beers and possibly doing one day trip into Puerto Plata, or just heading straight to Eddy's Easter Sunday. It is a Thursday-Monday trip over Easter weekend.

If anyone has a hotel rec for us, let me know! We are booking our hotel in the next day or two. I sent an email to Tropix--the place looked cozy, clean, and laidback yet secure. Any other "hidden gems"?

FWIW we fly in and out of STI.

ETA: Chiri and Pib, next time, more notice, and a definite trip to SD!

I arrive at 630, they are routing me through San Juan. My friend is arriving at 9, she is going through JFK/LGA (I know she has to take the shuttle over).

Per HB's sage advice I called the Tropix and booked three nights. I have never stayed right in Sosua, it should be fun!

Bob, only one night in Santiago!

HB, would love to have a beer with you!

Very funny Bobby boy

We arrive at night. I actually am leaving from Boston around noon. And she is in Chicago. Not like the good old days when I lived a bit more south and could be in POP by 2 in the afternoon, oh no.

Not to mention the time of our ticketing....I looked for a direct POP route...and was given the choice of 33 hours en route or some astronomical price....no thanks....

The cable car is really fun, I recommend it If you have room in the helicopter just give me a ring at the Tropix. I love to fly.