Hi,
I am considering taking my daughter to Las Terrenas for March break $$$. Since I am going to spend way more than usual I would like to go somewhere where I am going to get safe, sun, sand, snorkelling and relaxation. I know this area is wetter than other areas. Does anyone know if it rains all day everyday or is it the typical rain sun rain tropical weather. I am not asking for a guarantee as there are never any when travelling to the Caribbean. I just want to make sure my vacation wouldn't be 7 days of rain.
My second question is safety. I have been down to Santo Domingo/Boca Chica are and went off the resort and had absolutely no issues whatsoever. I have read a few reviews... different travellers said that hotel security (holding a weapon) wouldn't let women alone past the property line unless accompanied by a male. Also a robbery at knife point near hotel grounds. A bit concerning since I would be travelling with my teenage daughter. I like to leave the resort usually but if it is not safe would like to know in advance by those who live or have been there. I would stay on the resort in that case. I would like to visit as it looks beautiful - Gran Bahia El Portillo
Lastly the beach. I am a beach person and I have heard the snorkelling is ok here. Is the water calm here or is it rough or have an undertow since its on the northeast coast. Love to snorkel but would like to survive the experience. I know the pictures they put on the websites etc are always the best to entice travellers so I just want to make sure. Lots of questions I know. Just doing my homework to avoid dissappointment. Bloggers helped me so much with my last trip when I went to Bayahibe and I had a fabulous time in Dec. The info I got was bang on!
Thanks in advance
Anna
I am considering taking my daughter to Las Terrenas for March break $$$. Since I am going to spend way more than usual I would like to go somewhere where I am going to get safe, sun, sand, snorkelling and relaxation. I know this area is wetter than other areas. Does anyone know if it rains all day everyday or is it the typical rain sun rain tropical weather. I am not asking for a guarantee as there are never any when travelling to the Caribbean. I just want to make sure my vacation wouldn't be 7 days of rain.
My second question is safety. I have been down to Santo Domingo/Boca Chica are and went off the resort and had absolutely no issues whatsoever. I have read a few reviews... different travellers said that hotel security (holding a weapon) wouldn't let women alone past the property line unless accompanied by a male. Also a robbery at knife point near hotel grounds. A bit concerning since I would be travelling with my teenage daughter. I like to leave the resort usually but if it is not safe would like to know in advance by those who live or have been there. I would stay on the resort in that case. I would like to visit as it looks beautiful - Gran Bahia El Portillo
Lastly the beach. I am a beach person and I have heard the snorkelling is ok here. Is the water calm here or is it rough or have an undertow since its on the northeast coast. Love to snorkel but would like to survive the experience. I know the pictures they put on the websites etc are always the best to entice travellers so I just want to make sure. Lots of questions I know. Just doing my homework to avoid dissappointment. Bloggers helped me so much with my last trip when I went to Bayahibe and I had a fabulous time in Dec. The info I got was bang on!
Thanks in advance
Anna