Dominican Republic

peurto plata? punta cana? bavaro beach? playa dorado?

2007-03-28 02:57:08 · 12 answers · asked by Alexandra 1

travel, vacation, carrabiean

2007-03-27 06:44:05 · 15 answers · asked by humboldtharmony 3

2007-03-27 03:37:14 · 3 answers · asked by mc jones 2

We are planning to take a vacations in santo domingo however when looking about the beaches there, we find information only about great beaches that are almost 20 miles or something like this, so my question is, do you know if santo domingo has good tourist beaches without having to travel a long distance?

2007-03-26 19:36:15 · 4 answers · asked by Nico 2

Looking for a good one>

2007-03-26 11:07:27 · 10 answers · asked by i_h8_pop_ups 1

Dear Slicksport, I visited the DR in the early 90s with a national and lived with his family in two different places. The DR is like a 3rd world country in most areas. Your best bet would be to go with a government type job to an established medical center. I spent time in the capitol city. The people did not have electricity except when the government decided to turn it on for a few hours per day. Most water is obtained through wells. Children had to walk for miles to attend grade schools. The government section of the city had electricity most of the time(but not always.) the people in that small section of the city were a little better off than the rest. His relatives in that area had a more comfortable home than the others we stayed in. As a white person, I went to areas where they did not usually see white people and they were very shocked. The carker a person is the more they are prejudiced against. My friend and his siblings ranged from light-like Italian to light-skinned black. He had a very dark black friend who talked about being very prejudiced against by the nationals. The government is socialistic from what I understood. the river that went through the city, the main water supply, was charcoal gray.
In the rural area where we stayed the people were open and friendly. No running water or electricity. The small town we came through is some kind of tourist city. The tourist resort area is nice and expensive. The cost of living is much, much less than ours if you live like the people. Learn Spanish! Get your shots! There are not a lot of medical facilities there. Their salaries are low and most people live in poverty, unless they have an education-like lawyers and government workers. When I was there, there were soldiers carrying weapons openly on the streets-if you are prepared for that. Because of the poverty, there is a lot of medical problems and crime. My friend bribed a customs guy at the airport to get a 32" screen tv in for his mother. Voodoo is practiced there-if you are ready for that. Are you aware of some of the medical situations that you would be seeing? I got a wierd rash there and was able to buy some sauve at a local drug store with the help of my friends. Do not drink the water or use any ice! Catch the rain like they do! I got really sick from using ice in one pop. I almost passed out and could barely walk for two days. Thank God my friends mother is a naturalist healer! She gave me a tea made from grapefruit leaves with a large amount of salt in it. It cleared me up by the 2nd day. The country is lush. The people like baseball, as a few of the countrymen have broken out of poverty by going pro.
A sad story. I was visiting other relative's rural home, I saw about a 3 year old girl sitting in the nieghbors yard. I glanced at her at different points of the day, from going in and out of the house and their yard. And the outhouse was in between the two houses. After a 3 hour visit, I commented that the little girl was very quiet and sure had not moved around a lot. She had two older brothers who would go in and out of their house and yard. I had seen her in a few different spots during the day. But I had not seen anyone interact with her for more than a few minutes at a time. They all told me that she had been born with a spinal condition and would never walk. The family did not have the money to take her to a medical Dr. I met her and her family. She liked me a lot. She doesn't talk. She sits in a woven chair that has a whole in the middle for when she goes to the bathroom. It was deplorable. I almost threw up at the idea of her existence. But instead, I spent a few minutes with everyone interacting with her. Something I always wonder about is if she is alive and what her quality of life is, if it ever improved? What would be done with a girl like that after her mother died? I can only imagine what possible abuse might occur.
I visited the local rural school and spoke with two of the classes. There were no maps and only a few things on the walls. They did have some books and there were doors to lock to keep thieves out. Most people still do not get to go to school. I knew and have seen people live in worse conditions, but it is still heart-wrenching to see it. The zoo is interesting, on open model, to see.
That is my overview. I hope that I gave you some insight and some info to consider. I would really check out the situation that you are going to and have a job before you go there. I enjoy latin people and their cultures. It's best to be prepared before you go. Medical people are desperately needed and you could make an impact if that's what you want. If you want to breeze by, pick somewhere else. Most of the 3rd world countries I have been in, there is not running water or electricity even at the hospitals. The emergency rooms usually have plastic over them or are just open to the outdoors, where other people are. Mexico just had plastic. Liberia, Africa the door was open. Russia, they had facilities but no equipment or medicine to give out in their communist way. Most of these countries still wash out plastic tubing used to run blood and medicines-just for an idea.
I do not want to discourage you in any way, just reporting honestly. I am wondering why you would want to go there? Look it up on the web.

2007-03-24 14:50:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

what day and time is there?

2007-03-24 07:39:57 · 6 answers · asked by jared and julie 1

2007-03-23 12:06:44 · 4 answers · asked by Renee S 1

I have 2 kids, one is 14 and the other 16. I was hoping on finding a really great vacation spot. What are some places you've found fun?

2007-03-20 11:50:18 · 7 answers · asked by kadmarco 4

We are looking for a beach trip for the women and golf for the guys without spending a fortune on green fees, any suggestions?

2007-03-20 07:24:13 · 6 answers · asked by Cindy B 1

Looking around Las Galeras or Las Terrenas. I am planning a Feb 2008 Trip for around 6-8 people. Looking for Cabana style or a rental. Thank you

2007-03-20 05:57:42 · 4 answers · asked by La - 2

Does each hotel have a casino ? If not we would like to be within walking distance from a hotel. So which hotel is close to a casino. This is our first time to punta cana.

2007-03-19 16:00:34 · 4 answers · asked by carol 1

2007-03-19 14:28:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-19 13:15:42 · 9 answers · asked by miroslava s 1

i was just wondering if anyone could recommended a great resort with lots of stuff to do in punta cana for 2 females in the mid 20's. we are looking for a place that has lot of nightly entarinment and a nice beach. any suggestions woulld be great

2007-03-19 06:12:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-19 03:23:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wife and I like our cup of tea in the mornings and as we are going to Bahia Maimon and staying at the Rui merengue all inclusive for the first time, we wondered if there was a kettle etc in the rooms and can we buy bottles of milk etc. at the resort. .

Any help would be very gratefully received and any further tips for a pair of first timers.

2007-03-18 06:39:44 · 4 answers · asked by Keef N 1

Wife and I are taking our kids to Punta Cana for April vacation. We've heard some things are shut down during Holy Week but we're not sure if our dates coincide with Holy Week dates. If anyone can help us out we'd appreciate it . Thanks

2007-03-18 05:43:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i was wondering if there were any tours. or person .that will take a person(s) into Haiti...i would like to see..and experiance the life and country there..
any info would be appreciated..

2007-03-17 07:09:51 · 6 answers · asked by lisa baby... 5

I am 15, going with my family.
we are planning to go to Punta Cana.
I want a nice beach and a nice hotel.
I heard punta cana was really laid back. thats good but i also want it to be fun and to meet a lot of people my age. since it is so laid back would people not be out past dark? And do a lot of teenagers go? The hotel is Bavaro or something like that. Anyone been there?

2007-03-16 11:45:12 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3

like in the picture I saw? lol

2007-03-16 11:35:33 · 3 answers · asked by Cuddly Lez 6

We are getting married at an all inclusive in Punta Cana I have a friend coming up and she has flight only she is looking for a really cheap hotel that books by the night in Punta Cana, please help

2007-03-16 06:21:51 · 5 answers · asked by Cold In Canada 1

I want to bring my laptop for the flight to/from Punta Cana/Chicago; however, I'm not sure if it will be safe to leave in the room while we are there. We're staying in a Royal Service suite (not that it should matter, I guess.)

Has anyone been there that can advise? Thanks!

2007-03-16 03:13:54 · 5 answers · asked by ropman1 4

anybody have any deals to there in april?

2007-03-15 12:58:14 · 6 answers · asked by Susieq2456 1

I wanna travel to the Dominican Republic for my vacation in May but I have no1 two go with me on such short notice. You have any suggestions? Like any travel goups or anything....

2007-03-12 20:54:03 · 4 answers · asked by Cnote 6

2007-03-12 12:46:05 · 5 answers · asked by CollegeLadii89 2

We will be travelling to Punta Cana at the end of march, we went for our shots and while we were there the nurse told us we should get pills for malaria, there is a big group of us going and our other friends went to other clinics and we not told to take malaria pills. I've heard they can make you quite sick as well. I'm just wondering if anyone knows take the pills or not??

2007-03-12 07:36:47 · 9 answers · asked by Cold In Canada 1

I know safety wise it is best to take travellers cheques. But is it better to change into American Dollars over there or into Dominican Peso. we are staying at the Rui Merengue at Bahai Maimon

2007-03-10 19:31:36 · 9 answers · asked by Keef N 1

What are the best excursions while in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic? Going for a week this upcoming Fourth of July. How much tip money to bring?

2007-03-09 07:03:13 · 6 answers · asked by Denise M 1

My three friends and I are going to the Domican Republic next week for some R and R. I need some tips:
- I plan on just reading and chilling mostly, how much money should I bring?
- Do the tour vendors / shops take MasterCard or Visa?
- Is it like Cuba where you bring soaps, paper, pens, etc... as tips?
- Anything I should know that I may be forgetting?
Thanks!

2007-03-07 01:31:35 · 6 answers · asked by The_Cookie_Goddess 3