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    Secrets Excellence Punta Cana

    My girlfriend and I just returned from Secrets Excellence Punta Cana; we were there from May 29-June 4. In short, the place is a top notch, outstanding resort. With that said, here are the details: TRANSFER: The ride from the airport was harrowing, but it did give us the opportunity to see...
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    Punta Cana, Secrets Excellence Attire

    Hola, I'm heading to Secrets in Punta Cana Saturday, and I was wondering if there would be any reason to bring any sort of windbreaker/jacket/coat/sweater or anything of the sort. I know it is obviously warm during the day, but does it get chilly or breezy enough during the evening to justify...
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    Gratuities at All-Inclusives

    Hola amigos! I'm heading to Secrets Excellence in little over a week and am getting pretty excited. I had planned on bringing a big stack of singles for tips over the course of the week, and was curious if anyone had any thoughts on what an appropriate tip would be for a waiter for a meal? Do...
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    ATM Accessibility and how much $ to bring

    I'm staying at Secrets Excellence in a few weeks in Punta Cana. Does anyone know if they have an ATM on site or nearby? Should I bother to pick up some Dominican money before I come down, or is the US dollar widely accepted for excursions, etc.? Is there anything that absolutely requires that...
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    La Romana to Secrets Excellence -- Helicopter?

    I need to get from La Romana to Secrets Excellence in the Punta Cana area. I've heard mention of helicopters that can be chartered, and was thinking about doing that. Does anyone have any idea how long it would take for this flight? Are you aware of any companies that offer this service? I...
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    Deep Sea Fishing

    I was wanting to do some deep sea fishing during a trip to Punta Cana May 29-June 4. Could anyone point me to any resources where I could set something up? preferably before I get there, but places to go once I arrive would be good to have as well. Thanks!
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    Transport from La Romana Airport to Punta Cana

    I'm going to be flying in to La Romana to get to Punta Cana at the end of May (if you're wondering why, it's because I can use frequent flyer miles to LR as opposed to $600 to PC). Am I better off arranging for a transfer beforehand, or trying to negotiate a ride with someone once I hit the...