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    Thomas Cook Airlines - Premium cabin Upgrade

    Has anyone flown with Thomas Cook airlines and paid the extra to upgrade to Premium Cabin? If so, what was it like? Was it worth the upgrade etc etc? Thanks.... Jerry ;)
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    Upgrade Hotel Room on Arrival

    I will be arriving at the RIU Merengue (Bahia Maimon) Nr Puerta Plata in November this year. I would like to upgrade my room to a Suite, does anyone know how much I should expect to pay etc? I have e-mailed the hotel but not had any luck with a response yet! Thanks everyone!
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    Tipping in Hotels

    Can anyone advise me of the best way to tip the staff in the Hotels in the DR? I have read of people leaving make-up etc for the maids, but is this how they would like to be tipped? is it better to simply leave a tip in pesos/dollars or are certain things hard to buy in the DR? I would not wish...
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    What to do around bahia maimon near puerta plata

    Thanks to all those who answered my curency question! My next question is regarding places to eat, drink and dance around Bahia Maimon, I am staying at the RIU Merengue in November with my wife and grown up family. I have read with interest lots of comments regarding All Inclusive and to go...
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    Which Currency should I take on Holiday?

    I am going on holiday in November for 2 weeks and am unsure whether to take US dollars, sterling or travellers cheques with me. Any ideas anyone?