Each Tuesday, I receive an email from American Airlines listing their specials for the following weekend (my guess is they are flights that have not filled up). Every 4 to 6 weeks or so, a rock bottom price is advertized from Miami to the D.R. (Usually in the $139 to $169 range.)
I grabbed one of those flights last week and spent the weekend in Boca Chica.
I took a taxi from the airport and stayed at the Zapata Hotel. This is an inexpensive hotel directly on the beach. Although nothing fancy, it is far better than any Motel 6, Ramada, or lower priced chain in the US.
The Zapata has a private beach area looking out over the public beach area. This is nice as it keeps the local venders out of your hair. The Zapata provides a free breakfast including in the low daily rate of $45 per day.
What impressed me the most is the cleanliness of the hotel. The maids are constantly cleaning the grounds, halls, lobby areas.
The hotel permits overnight visitors, but they must leave by 7:30am. This allows those who wish to party, the opportunity, but still provides for discretion and is a more wholesome family atmosphere.
I was a little surprised at the number of "working girls" on the street. I noticed them on my last visit 3 years ago, but I was surprised to see so many this time (probably 40 girls).
If you are a single guy, looking for girls, this is it. If you are bringing your family, then I recommend the Coral Hamaca, where you never need to leave the resort.
I grabbed one of those flights last week and spent the weekend in Boca Chica.
I took a taxi from the airport and stayed at the Zapata Hotel. This is an inexpensive hotel directly on the beach. Although nothing fancy, it is far better than any Motel 6, Ramada, or lower priced chain in the US.
The Zapata has a private beach area looking out over the public beach area. This is nice as it keeps the local venders out of your hair. The Zapata provides a free breakfast including in the low daily rate of $45 per day.
What impressed me the most is the cleanliness of the hotel. The maids are constantly cleaning the grounds, halls, lobby areas.
The hotel permits overnight visitors, but they must leave by 7:30am. This allows those who wish to party, the opportunity, but still provides for discretion and is a more wholesome family atmosphere.
I was a little surprised at the number of "working girls" on the street. I noticed them on my last visit 3 years ago, but I was surprised to see so many this time (probably 40 girls).
If you are a single guy, looking for girls, this is it. If you are bringing your family, then I recommend the Coral Hamaca, where you never need to leave the resort.
