I have been trying to research a future trip to DR. I have been researching for about 3 weeks now but I wanted to try and combine what I have learned to see if I am acurate, and ask a few last minute questions,
1. I know about 5 Spanish words... sad but true. Will I be able to make it in the DR with very limited Spanish ( I have made it through Peru and Costa Rica on the these 5 words and peoples good graces!) My main concern is trying to use Metro or Caribre tours with little Spanish.
2. I will start my trip with a few days in Santo Domingo, but after that I am thinking about trying Sousa. I want non AI hotels in an area slightly away from the hustle and bussle of the major cities. Would this be a good option for easy access to the fun but without being in the middle of everything?
3. If I can manange the buses with my poor Spanish will I have to go through Santiago to get to Sousa from Santo Domingo? If so I might stay a day there for the heck of it.
4. Honestly for first time visitors to the Dr is driving, a bus, or a taxi the best option for this trip from SD to Sousa??? I don't want to have to spring for the taxi but if it is my best option with my given skills and itinerary I will.
5. If Sousa is too "right in the middle of things" is there anywhere else that has easy access to all the fun without the hassle of being front and center????
1. I know about 5 Spanish words... sad but true. Will I be able to make it in the DR with very limited Spanish ( I have made it through Peru and Costa Rica on the these 5 words and peoples good graces!) My main concern is trying to use Metro or Caribre tours with little Spanish.
2. I will start my trip with a few days in Santo Domingo, but after that I am thinking about trying Sousa. I want non AI hotels in an area slightly away from the hustle and bussle of the major cities. Would this be a good option for easy access to the fun but without being in the middle of everything?
3. If I can manange the buses with my poor Spanish will I have to go through Santiago to get to Sousa from Santo Domingo? If so I might stay a day there for the heck of it.
4. Honestly for first time visitors to the Dr is driving, a bus, or a taxi the best option for this trip from SD to Sousa??? I don't want to have to spring for the taxi but if it is my best option with my given skills and itinerary I will.
5. If Sousa is too "right in the middle of things" is there anywhere else that has easy access to all the fun without the hassle of being front and center????