Hello All,
I am very new to this user community and thank you for your patience as I learn proper etiquette in connecting with people.
I have travelled for the last two years to Puerta Plata, but have actually stayed in Sosua, during the summer. My inaugural trip was in 2004 and I had such a great time I went again in 2005. This year I didn't think I would get a chance to go, but found out at the last minute that I could get out for a few days and was planning my annual, albeit very last minute trip, to Sosua. Unfortunately, I found out just yesterday that all the flights during the time I can go are booked. The only option that seems workable is Punta Cana.
The advantage of going to Sosua at the times that I did was the benefit of knowing someone who had already been there several times who could show me the ropes. I am sure it saved me a lot of time and money in finding an inexpensive and clean place to stay, in addition to ensuring I didn't get jipped at every junction by the locals (who case tourists from the time you deplane at the airport to determine how they can get your money). I developed a relationship with the people at the condo I stayed at, the places I went to eat, and, of course, having fun at the beach and clubs.
The prospect of traveling to Punta Cana, albeit at the very last minute, is a bit interesting because I don't know anyone there, don't know the places to go there, or where to stay. I was able to stay at a nice condo for just $50/night in Sosua and knew good places to each cheap. I didn't budget for an expensive hotel and don't particularly need a 5 star hotel to enjoy myself.
I will be traveling with my buddy, and he knows no Spanish, while I might know 17 words
To the point, can anyone give me insight on how Punta Cana is versus Sosua, if there are any decent, clean and inexpensive places to stay there, and what good local spots I should visit if I do decide to go there. I am talking like next week if I plan to go.
Thanks.
I am very new to this user community and thank you for your patience as I learn proper etiquette in connecting with people.
I have travelled for the last two years to Puerta Plata, but have actually stayed in Sosua, during the summer. My inaugural trip was in 2004 and I had such a great time I went again in 2005. This year I didn't think I would get a chance to go, but found out at the last minute that I could get out for a few days and was planning my annual, albeit very last minute trip, to Sosua. Unfortunately, I found out just yesterday that all the flights during the time I can go are booked. The only option that seems workable is Punta Cana.
The advantage of going to Sosua at the times that I did was the benefit of knowing someone who had already been there several times who could show me the ropes. I am sure it saved me a lot of time and money in finding an inexpensive and clean place to stay, in addition to ensuring I didn't get jipped at every junction by the locals (who case tourists from the time you deplane at the airport to determine how they can get your money). I developed a relationship with the people at the condo I stayed at, the places I went to eat, and, of course, having fun at the beach and clubs.
The prospect of traveling to Punta Cana, albeit at the very last minute, is a bit interesting because I don't know anyone there, don't know the places to go there, or where to stay. I was able to stay at a nice condo for just $50/night in Sosua and knew good places to each cheap. I didn't budget for an expensive hotel and don't particularly need a 5 star hotel to enjoy myself.
I will be traveling with my buddy, and he knows no Spanish, while I might know 17 words
To the point, can anyone give me insight on how Punta Cana is versus Sosua, if there are any decent, clean and inexpensive places to stay there, and what good local spots I should visit if I do decide to go there. I am talking like next week if I plan to go.
Thanks.