miamigringo said:I look forward to seeing the city
and the beach
miamigringo: Since you mentioned the beach, I hope you are aware that Santo Domingo has none.
As previously mentioned, the airport is actually closer to Boca Chica than Santo Domingo. We decided to spend the first night and day of our April 2002 trip at Boca Chica to unwind after a long day of flying and hanging around airports. Ended up spending 2 days/nights there! We liked it so well that we also spent the last day and night of our vacation there also!
That might be a possibility for you, too. First day/night at the beach in Boca Chica then on to the big city.
Swede (aka illinoisgringo)