Read a month or so ago about tourism being up 30% On the north.Where???? Puerto Plata was dead the three nights we went into town. The Sunday night we did Eddy's place walked 2 blocks to use a pay phone and didn't see more than 4 people in any of the other bars. The workers in my hotel said this whole winter has been very slow. Is everyone going to Punta Cana? What a shame, this area has so much to offer. People- get off your asses and get out to see this amazing country!!