I asked the same ques on TripAdvisor, but discovered this forum afterwards. Wow! You guys are a fantastic wealth of information.
Single female in early 30's. I'm looking to go somewhere in the DR for the xmas holidays - anytime between 12/20 - 1/5 works. My needs are pretty basic, must have a beach and be safe for a female (although I am pretty street smart). I do need somewhere that is clean and critter free. I don't need any frills or other activities (I don't want to surf or kite etc). I don't mind interacting with locals (not looking for Sankies or local romance) and other tourists and tend to meet ppl/make friends easily. I wouldn't mind meeting (successful) European men in their mid 30's+, but it's not a priority. I don't really "party" too hard, but would like socialable nights.
So I've been reading many of the archives and it would seem that maybe Cabarete and/or Las Terrenas would be my best bet?
Questions:
Beachfront hotel under $40? w/ internet access. Hotel Kaoba?
Hotel rates quoted on website, can they be negotiated?
Is food expensive? I eat about 2 meals a day looking for chicken/fish with rice...
Any pet friendly hotels in Carabete?
I need to bring my laptop with me - any advice?
The 3 things I'd like to acheive on the trip is to relax, be able to lay/frolick on the beach and not break my bank.
Any suggestions/reccomendations you could share would be great. I know with all these insider tips I can have a fantastic trip.
Thanks for all your help...
Single female in early 30's. I'm looking to go somewhere in the DR for the xmas holidays - anytime between 12/20 - 1/5 works. My needs are pretty basic, must have a beach and be safe for a female (although I am pretty street smart). I do need somewhere that is clean and critter free. I don't need any frills or other activities (I don't want to surf or kite etc). I don't mind interacting with locals (not looking for Sankies or local romance) and other tourists and tend to meet ppl/make friends easily. I wouldn't mind meeting (successful) European men in their mid 30's+, but it's not a priority. I don't really "party" too hard, but would like socialable nights.
So I've been reading many of the archives and it would seem that maybe Cabarete and/or Las Terrenas would be my best bet?
Questions:
Beachfront hotel under $40? w/ internet access. Hotel Kaoba?
Hotel rates quoted on website, can they be negotiated?
Is food expensive? I eat about 2 meals a day looking for chicken/fish with rice...
Any pet friendly hotels in Carabete?
I need to bring my laptop with me - any advice?
The 3 things I'd like to acheive on the trip is to relax, be able to lay/frolick on the beach and not break my bank.
Any suggestions/reccomendations you could share would be great. I know with all these insider tips I can have a fantastic trip.
Thanks for all your help...
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