Dominican Republic in general

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... other trips we did was a visit to Paradise Island. For anybody going to DR I would highly reccomend this but if you have young children be warned that this is a VERY long day trip. It takes roughly 2-3 hours from Puerto Plata on a coach and then you jump in a speedboat and it is another 20 minutes before you reach the sandbank in the middle of the sea. Paradise Island is a protected island and if you want to see the fish then this is the place to go. You can either paddle or snorkel. Even if you choose to stay on t...more

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Dominican Republic in general: Fun Fun Fun (1099 words)
by - written on 05/11/09 (Very useful, 31 readings)
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I have been to Dominican Republic twice now and both times have stayed in the North of the Island at a place called Puerto Plata. The first time we went we travelled with First Choice and decided that as our holiday was a success the first time we would go with them again a few years later. We visited Puerto Plata in May 2009 and we stayed in a resort called Gran Ventana. The Hotel was lovely with great accommodation, good food and the staff were wonderful. Not only was the resort wonderful so were the Dominican people. This Carribean island is a third world country and it is made all the more real when you leave your resort and travel outside on a trip. The ... Read the complete review

Fantastic Holiday!!! (1836 words)
by - written on 09/07/08 (Very useful, 121 readings)
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I love the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic is a favourite of British tourists and is probably the cheapest caribbean place to visit. I visited the Dom Rep in 2006 and would love to go back. My trip was booked with Going Places around 1 and a half months before we travelled and we paid around £450 for 2 weeks all inclusive in half termin October! I was over the moon with this deal offered by My Travel. The flight was long but the on board entertainment and meals broke the fight up. We had our own personal tv in the back of the chairs infront and we could select from many channels what we wanted to watch. (Great if your ... Read the complete review