Hi all,
This is my first post, since I just joined the community - what a great source of information!
My husband and I are traveling to DR for the first time in February. We are staying at AI's; Barcelo Punta Goleta and Barcelo Talanquera in Juan Dolio.
I have heard both good and bad stuff about those 2 resorts as about AI's in general. We have stayed at an AI once before in Mexico but have also traveled a lot on our own in countries like Mexico, Bolivia, Peru and Brazil. I speak Spanish which of course is a huge advantage!
The reason that we chose AI's this time is that we more than anything want to relax on the beach and go snorkeling and scuba diving. This is part of a month long vacation in the Caribbean and we just didn't want to have to look for somewhere to stay every night...and I don't think we have too high expectations...
Any thoughts? Comments? Are we making a mistake by staying at AI's?
I would also like some recommendations for:
1. Scuba diving around Puerto Plata, Cabarete, Sousa
2. Scuba diving around Juan Dolio, Boca Chica
3. Hiking (day trips) around the above areas
We are both experienced divers (have all the gear except the tanks), don't mind some tough hiking if it's worth our while and in general appreciate getting to know new people/cultures. Anything else that's on your must-see or must-do list that you'd like to share with us?
Thanks!
Pepe
This is my first post, since I just joined the community - what a great source of information!
My husband and I are traveling to DR for the first time in February. We are staying at AI's; Barcelo Punta Goleta and Barcelo Talanquera in Juan Dolio.
I have heard both good and bad stuff about those 2 resorts as about AI's in general. We have stayed at an AI once before in Mexico but have also traveled a lot on our own in countries like Mexico, Bolivia, Peru and Brazil. I speak Spanish which of course is a huge advantage!
The reason that we chose AI's this time is that we more than anything want to relax on the beach and go snorkeling and scuba diving. This is part of a month long vacation in the Caribbean and we just didn't want to have to look for somewhere to stay every night...and I don't think we have too high expectations...
Any thoughts? Comments? Are we making a mistake by staying at AI's?
I would also like some recommendations for:
1. Scuba diving around Puerto Plata, Cabarete, Sousa
2. Scuba diving around Juan Dolio, Boca Chica
3. Hiking (day trips) around the above areas
We are both experienced divers (have all the gear except the tanks), don't mind some tough hiking if it's worth our while and in general appreciate getting to know new people/cultures. Anything else that's on your must-see or must-do list that you'd like to share with us?
Thanks!
Pepe
