This is my 1st post on these boards and I would appreciate some advice about a prospective 1st visit to DR. I apologise in advance if these questions have already been asked multiple times.
Firstly we envisage a holiday next May and wonder what are the pro?s and con?s of such timing. We fear arriving in a ?low? season when much is closed?
Our other dilemma is more fundamental; where can one stay if one prefers to avoid the giant All-Inclusive resorts that seem to dominate the beach strips? Having said this, we would still like the best of both worlds with:
-A small/medium hotel of 4 or 5 stars, with a pool(s), at least a couple of decent restaurants, possibilities of B&B or half-board and some sporting activities.
-Situated ON a good beach; preferable Bavaro/Punta Cana.
-Not too far away (10/15 minutes walk or short taxi ride) from a commercial area containing several good restaurants.
As you can see we prefer some independence, good, safe and varied cuisine and hotel presence on the renowned beaches of Bavaro/Punta Cana. We dislike crowds and the organised entertainments of the huge resort complexes.
Does something like this exist or are we dreaming? (We did note the Sivory, Punta Cana but from $ 300 per person/per night this is outside our budget).
Many thanks for all advice and recommendations.
Firstly we envisage a holiday next May and wonder what are the pro?s and con?s of such timing. We fear arriving in a ?low? season when much is closed?
Our other dilemma is more fundamental; where can one stay if one prefers to avoid the giant All-Inclusive resorts that seem to dominate the beach strips? Having said this, we would still like the best of both worlds with:
-A small/medium hotel of 4 or 5 stars, with a pool(s), at least a couple of decent restaurants, possibilities of B&B or half-board and some sporting activities.
-Situated ON a good beach; preferable Bavaro/Punta Cana.
-Not too far away (10/15 minutes walk or short taxi ride) from a commercial area containing several good restaurants.
As you can see we prefer some independence, good, safe and varied cuisine and hotel presence on the renowned beaches of Bavaro/Punta Cana. We dislike crowds and the organised entertainments of the huge resort complexes.
Does something like this exist or are we dreaming? (We did note the Sivory, Punta Cana but from $ 300 per person/per night this is outside our budget).
Many thanks for all advice and recommendations.
and for us it truly - is Paradise.