Planning our first trip to Punta Cana in Spring '07. My husband and I would like to know if there is anthing to be prepared with medication or something in the event we get sick from the food or something?
Thank you,
Libby-Oregon
2006-12-03 13:26:58 · 5 answers · asked by Libby S 1 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Dominican Republic
Use common sense , we were there for 3 wks , never got sick , dont drink the tap water , we stayed at SunScape the Beach , and they will give you all the bottled water you want , all included in price , and we never had problems with the food , take aspirin ,alka selser , pepto , band aids, etc , etc , we took a first aid kit it had every thing we may needed , we never opened , just try not to eat outside the resort , bring sunblock ,expensive $16.00 , bag of potatoes chips $6.00 , Gatorade $3.00 for 20 oz , this prices are dollars not pesos , also bring lots of dollars bills , maybe 50.00 you will need them . have FUN and ENJOY .
2006-12-06 10:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by playaseca2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on experience- take acidophiles it helps your system adjust to the new and unusual cuisine. I made a HUGE mistake in not taking mine with and was sick (not to the point I couldn't do stuff) the last 3 days. I continually hear of people getting sick off the food in Punta Cana,at least 4 in my resort and 2 people we met were back for free because the previous year one got a parasite.... and Med care is NOT cheap. Bring your own pepto etc a bottle was $20usd in the resort, and there are no towns nearby Punta Cana isn't really a town like you would normally think and our resort was at least an 1hour + to get to any form of civilization with stores. Just be smart, choose wisely what you eat and have a good time.
2006-12-03 14:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by Daughtry-luver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go to the DR every winter. I know many people get sick due to the change of diet but it is normaly not major at all. Just an upset stomach. I never had that problem though. Something to think about though-- DR is a poor country and they will consider you to be rich. If you really need medical care be prepared to pay for it. Carry a credit card in case an emergency should arise.
2006-12-05 09:32:28 · answer #3 · answered by morris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
There's a packing list there : http://www.debbiesdominicantravel.com/list.html where some medication are mentioned.
I've been several times in Punta Cana and never got sick, maybe I was lucky... ;-)
Have a nice trip,
2006-12-05 02:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by El Sombrero 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-13 23:02:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋