i will be travelling to one of the barcello resorts the week of Easter and heard rumours that there will be a ban on watersports and possibly a restriction on alcohol service during this time
Anyone heard of this?
Anyone heard of this?
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Easter Week Ban?
Easter Holidays
My husband and I travel to the Dominican Republic every year at Easter and although, there is a ban on water sports, there is never a ban on alcohol! They stop the water sports as it can become quite dangerous as many of the local partake in the Easter celebration with a lot of alcohol and it is safer for the tourists. Easter Friday is the most celebrated day. By Sunday or Monday everything is back to normal.
My husband and I travel to the Dominican Republic every year at Easter and although, there is a ban on water sports, there is never a ban on alcohol! They stop the water sports as it can become quite dangerous as many of the local partake in the Easter celebration with a lot of alcohol and it is safer for the tourists. Easter Friday is the most celebrated day. By Sunday or Monday everything is back to normal.
does that mean that there is absolutely no water sports? ie. i can't kayak or snorkel?
that's too bad - i wish the travel agent had let us know before booking
that's too bad - i wish the travel agent had let us know before booking
It really depends on the resort. Many of the excursions that include boats of any kind are usually cancelled on Friday and Saturday. They might allow you to use sporting equipment that is not motorized.
Debbie - thanks so much for your help!
We arrive on the Saturday after good friday - so, by monday things should be back to normal (ie. watersports back on)?
First time I've gone to the DR, so i'd like it to be memorable!
We arrive on the Saturday after good friday - so, by monday things should be back to normal (ie. watersports back on)?
First time I've gone to the DR, so i'd like it to be memorable!
Everything is back to normal by Sunday or Monday at the latest.
You will be able to book excursions that include water sports for Tuesday and on.
Have a great first trip! You will be hooked and want to return year after year.
We are going to the Grand Paradise from April 8 to 22. It is our fifth trip to the DR and we are already planning the next one!
You will be able to book excursions that include water sports for Tuesday and on.
Have a great first trip! You will be hooked and want to return year after year.
We are going to the Grand Paradise from April 8 to 22. It is our fifth trip to the DR and we are already planning the next one!
I certainly do not hope that it rains all weekend as I want to enjoy as much of the beautiful beaches as possible. You would think that people whether from the city or towns would all take pride in their country and not polute it. We here in Canada form groups that clean our beaches, towns and cities as we take great pride in the cleanliness of our beautiful Country.
You could be! It depends on the amount locals the resort gives access to. Also the resort is usually pretty full of tourists as many do not leave the resort on that weekend. Usually it has not been anything wild as the locals that are allowed in are related to people who work there. Last year we did not find the easter weekend any wilder than any other weekend at the resort. The public beaches would be much wilder as most of the locals go to there to party!
thanks! although i appreciate a good wild on party, this trip is to relax for a week and destress - not be kept up all night with keg parties!