My wife and I are going to the punta cana area and would like some advise on where to stay. We're not into all inclusive. We prefer to stay in private hotels or villas. We like traveling around and have spent several winter vacations traveling in the Caberete to Samana area . We backpack along the coast staying in towns or villages booking hotels as we go. We enjoy getting in to the country and meeting the people. Any advise would be welcome. So far I've found out about Hotel Cortecito,Hotel Cook,Villas Princesa. Have a list of ones I can't find info on.Villa Nicole,La Posada de Piedra Gastehaus,Pension La Casita, Apartamentos Gastillo. Any advise or experiences would be helpful.