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debs2oo7
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07-05-2007 06:32 PM
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Joined: 07 May 2007
Posts: 3
| hi. im thinking of going to dom rep next year with me bf but want to know where the best resort is and the best hotels. let me know your views please cheers
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My Latest Review: Jun 2007 Calimera Royal Moderna Hotel, Sharm El Sheikh (9/10)
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debs2oo7
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07-05-2007 06:33 PM
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Joined: 07 May 2007
Posts: 3
| hey. when is the best time of year to go to the dom rep? what month would you say was the best
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My Latest Review: Jun 2007 Calimera Royal Moderna Hotel, Sharm El Sheikh (9/10)
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welshjacko
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29-08-2007 09:19 PM
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Joined: 24 Aug 2007
Posts: 7
| hi i would recommend the casa marina reef in sosua, This is where we got married, had a brill time staff couldn`t do enough for us. We sat in the jaccuzi every evening watching the sun go down which was breathtaking. The food was excellent and the night time shows by the animation team were excellent the costumes and scenery were first class. We went in the second week in December and they were just putting up the Xmas decoration which were lovely. The only down size was that the bar closed at 11.00 p.m. but there was a cash bar at the disco until 2.00 a.m. You could also walk into the town of Sosua which was just outside the hotel. The town has got a lovely beach and market going down into it. On the beach a local man saw you to your sun beds and could not do enough for you bringing you drinks etc and did not charge us hardly nothing at all.
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My Latest Review: Sep 2007 Blau Costa Verde Resort, Holguin (10/10)
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GOODEY
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01-09-2007 11:46 AM
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Joined: 01 Sep 2007
Posts: 1
| Do not go to this country. It is very corupt. They robb the safe in your room. You are almost guaranteed food poisoning. They xharge you to enter and leave. They also charge evryone for excess baggae on departure. Fascinating stuff when tou think that you arrive with luggae under weight, buy nothing, use all you toilitries and bingo suddenly your over weight. Just another scam to get money out of you. I just returned from what should have been a holiday of a lifetime but was far from it. An ordeal is more fitting. Go somewhere else and have a good holiday not an anxiety trip
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shrubby
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01-09-2007 09:59 PM
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Joined: 01 Sep 2007
Posts: 1
| Hi, Have been to the dom rep three times, and have jus booked for the fourth time for May next year. We went for our honeymoon the first time, and will be going for our 10th wedding anniversary next time. We love it! The people are lovely, so willing to please you. You will appreciate what you have at home once you go there. We have never had any problem with our luggage, and always bring back ornaments and other gifts. We went to the north east of the island last time (two years ago) and the beaches were lovely. The hotel was the Gran Bahia San Juan (yes the one with all the stomach upsets). It was lovely, lively, beautiful beach. Rooms were large and clean. We did have a problem with our air conditioning, but we reported it to reception and they offered to move us to another room. They were really helpful. I even broke my ankle while I was there, the doctor was very efficient and even helped us with our travel insurance. We highly recommend it (once it has been given a clean bill of health). We have booked to stay at the Gran Bahia Principe Cayocoa in Samana, four star. It is supposed to be quieter than the normal lively resorts, but having read all the reviews the hotel is supposed to be of a higher class than normal. Hope this has helped a little
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Lou15e
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07-09-2007 09:07 AM
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Joined: 07 Sep 2007
Posts: 6
| Hi weve been to the Dominican Republic on several occasions and LOVE it!, we always try to go at the latest, May, if not before. we've stayed at the Casa Marina and it was very nice, But our favorite has to be the "Hotel Playa Grande", to be honest, I haven't seen it in any travel agents for a while, so dont know who does it now, but Thomsons used to do it and it had won Gold awards, oh yes it was also an "Allegro" owned resort. But where ever you go in the Dominican, I'm sure you'll have a wonderfull time. By the way, we've never had any trouble at the airports or with upset stomaches. The food in the Dominican (all hotels) can be quite repetative, if you like salad, your fine, but if your a fussy eater, you may stuggle. some people go away and want chips,egg and beans, Hienz tomato soup and sunday dinner. If this is you, you may be better off in Spain.
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wayner2
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17-09-2007 11:22 AM
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Joined: 17 Sep 2007
Posts: 2
| hi ive been to domincan and have stayed on the east side in the sirenis cocotial which was a new hotel at the time and was great,now were looking at going back to the gran bahia principe punta cana as weve read some reviews on trip advisor and said it was a great hotel with no probs,i've never suffered from any stomach problems and the only trouble you get at the airport is you have to pay a immigration visa fee which is only about 10 pounds,i would recommend if you go to this country to stay in FOUR PLUS, FIVE STAR HOTEL as if you go for anything less you might be a bit dissapointed but it depends on your budget the hotels are reasonable anyway the gran bahia principe is a four plus 5 star and is only about 900 and thats in november all inc a good price i think,the beaches are great with powder white sands and turquoise waters you wont be dissapointed!!! but what ever hotel you pick make sure you look on trip advisor just to make sure the people that has been there have left good reviews....
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wayner2
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17-09-2007 11:25 AM
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Joined: 17 Sep 2007
Posts: 2
| also if you go to the north your in the atlantic sea so if you want the caribbean sea go to the east or south!!
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bugalug
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03-02-2008 02:45 PM
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Joined: 24 Apr 2007
Posts: 2
| I agree with the previous post - choose 4 or 5* and you can't really go wrong. We have found the people to be friendly and the hotels spotless. We have never encountered any problems.
We have stayed at the Iberostar Costa Dorada and Riu Merengue. Both excellent hotels - this year we are trying the other side - Punta Cana (Ocean Sands) and have already booked for April 2009 - EdenH (a new hotel).
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My Latest Review: Apr 2008 Occidental Grand Hotel, Playa De Jandia (4/10)
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mrkeith-4
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05-02-2008 10:43 PM
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Joined: 05 Feb 2008
Posts: 1
| depends what you r lookin for, ive got a house just outside sosua, the casa marina reef if nice , clean and very reasonable and if any of the hotell reps tell you not too go out of the complex ignore then they talk crap also do not book tours with the reps they r on 40% comision, get them from places outside,,,,,,,mells tours is a good one,,,,the mainsupermarket is realy cheap and theres a taxi driver called big willy who will take you places reps only dream of and u get him all day for bout 40 quid , buy him dinner and a drink, bout 3 quid and trust me you will get some amaizing photos,,,i never went but mi mum n dad did and they was amaized
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shawk11
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04-03-2008 11:31 PM
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Joined: 04 Mar 2008
Posts: 1
| Hi, im thinking of going to dom rep in september, although i kno this is the month whihc has most rainfall!has any1 been in september, how was the weather??and is it worth goin in september??!x
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baby b
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17-03-2008 10:38 AM
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Joined: 17 Mar 2008
Posts: 2
| i have been to the dom rep 3 times i went to the south first to barcelo talenquera and it wasnt great it is a 3 star but it is very run down. my second and third time was to casa marina beach and reef i stayed once in each hotel. the casa marina beach is quieter in the day if you like your siesta because the day time activites are on in the reef that is the only difference and the price its cheaper to stay in the reef. i love both of these hotels. the prices are brilliant for them i use www.otbeach.com. best prices. also do not listen to people that say its not safe it is. its just a different world to us. the appreciate everything you do. they are very kind people. i have been in september,november and had no problem with weather. i would reccommend dom rep to anyone
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baby b
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23-03-2008 12:54 PM
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Joined: 17 Mar 2008
Posts: 2
| lucky him wish i was there
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bobosh
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25-03-2008 12:15 PM
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Joined: 25 Mar 2008
Posts: 1
| Hi, I'm thinking of going to Holiday Village Golden Beach, Dominican Republic, in Nov with my husband and two children, aged 5 & 6. Has anyone got any experiences of this hotel that they would like to share?
Thanks
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tmanley
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26-03-2008 09:00 AM
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Joined: 24 Mar 2008
Posts: 1
| Hi, ive just booked to go to The Hoilday Village, Golden Beach form 28th April for 12 nights, Im a little worried as ive just been told its the rainy season! Am i still going to be able to sit in the sun and catch a tan?
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