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We would like to visit some friends, but dont want to pay for taxi. How can we get over to Bayahibe Village on a bus?

I know, dominicans like basebol, and dabble in basket ball, and women excel in volleyball. But why no soccer? I have no one to root for, to call my team. So much talk about la patria, we spanish,euro ties, but no game. Isnt this sport a money maker? Are they not any fans to the sport? You cant...

Started watching this show Cubanchrome, its mostly about cars and cuba. Couldnt help to feel at home with the similarity to the DR. Those backyard auto repairs get to me the most, because things are still done this way around the countryside. Will the DR and classic rides ever work as a...

There is a new resort construction over at dominicus . Another Dreams resort. Anyone know anything about the progress? Anticipated opening is october 2015. we are scouting out a potential visit to laromana and would like to take in a few nights with the familia.

I am hope to bring mi tia a lasso whole house fan cause her home gets warm. We were considering bringing her a whole house fan . This fan has 3 speeds with reverse so it brings in a very cool breeze thru the entire apartment. Obvious energy savings as well. Does anyone have experience with these...

we are finally going to the samana region. the number of small hotels makes us dizzy so we are staying at the A1 AMSHA? GRAND SAMANA, then we could drive around and look for a simple hotel for the other days. Anyway wanted some info on grand samana and the smaller bahia las bellenas hotel. we...

Hello looking to rent an economy car in SDQ thru Avis. Wondering what kind of car is actually given, If the economy is not avaliable, will I be upgraded without a charge. I know this forum talk more about non traveler topics but I trust dr1 members replies .

I was curious if the recent gulf coast oil spill will have any reach to the d.r. north and east beaches. Im visiting in early june and wondering if they are any good predictions. the media is already saying the florida keys and the atlantic ocean beaches will get some oil. please share your...

Im looking for a good base point ,in samana, that i can visit the most beaches from. We are a couple and 1 toddler. A1's are not of importance and we will have a car for our travels. We love the idea of eating local food all week and discovering the pretty beaches everyone is talking about. any...

I would like to take a trip from ny to punta cana, but the airfare is averaging $400.00+ u.s. I have seen air fare from jfk to brq (baranquillo airport) in Puerto Rico for $250.00 u.s. Im travelling with 3 people and notice the airports are only 75 miles apart. Is there a ferry service from...

I am thinking of going to punta cana and staying in barcelo caribe/ beach in late september. Is this off season? How is the weather(hurricane season?)? where would the tourist mainly be arriving from this time of year? And finally, would services be drastically reduced this time of year? Imput...

We (wife and toddler) are considering going to the Barcelo Caribe/ beach in late september. From what i understand it is part of the Barcelo complex and we have access to all resturaunts and buffet. Is the Barcelo caribe/beach a good enough place for a toddler (slides,swings)? Are the rooms...

On my next visit to D.R., we are going to samana. Ive heard good things and the pics make it look like true paradise. i have a few questions ; Which area in samana has the calmest beaches?,where are the good places to eat(the strip)?, Whats the best way to get there from new york city? and...

I love the beach at punta cana, but prefer playa dorada complex enviorment. example: resort community with a plaza, movie theatre, independent resturaunts, carriage ride. Where in punta cana area can I find a similiar experience?? anything suggestions besides el cortecito would be appreciated.

I wonder how a Whitecastle might do in DR. In new york it is a favorite after going out drinking or clubbing. being that it is pretty cheap meal as well, I was just curious how it might do in DR.

Ive been web surfing for resturaunt menu, location and pricelist for the punta cana area dining and the results seem limited except for the obvious in el corticito. Please steer me in the right direction. we are looking for platos tipico(dominican) and other reasonably priced places to eat . we...

Who has info on the prices for day or night passes for resorts in the punta cana area. me and the wife will be renting condo or villa and plan on visiting different resorts for breakfast lunch and drinks. Ive checked "colonial tours pasadias" rates but they only list 3 or 4 propertys in punta...

Im interested in going mid march for a week with my wife and infant, and we are considering doing an apartment rental instead of the AI thing. We love sosua bay but I know the town is not particularly family friendly. We were quoted for $500-600 dollars a week for a 1bedroom apt. in a complex. I...

besides jet blue, what airlines travel midweek feb or march to puerto plata? Im comparing prices and looking for non stop service...

what is the most toddler friendly resort in sosua???playa dorada??? rio san juan???