Dominican Republic Vacation Experiences?

@maezee (41985)
United States
December 26, 2017 8:27pm CST
Has anyone ever traveled to the Domonican Republic and if so, where did you go? What was your experience like? Me and my sister are in the process of trying to decide which warm destination to go to this February on our annual little trip. We usually stay at an all inclusive resort and take trips into the city or touristy areas a few times. One resort we were looking at was in Punta Cana. Anyone ever been there? And are there any "must see" landscapes or touristy spots in the Dominican Republic you would suggest? Any advice appreciated. Anyone else trying to plan their winter vacations?
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
27 Dec 17
I have only been on a cruise to the DR and we stayed quite close to where our ship was docked. Crime against tourist can be an issue and I suggest you read the state department information about travel to the DR. Most people suggest that you go to a resort and pretty much stay there.
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@maezee (41985)
• United States
27 Dec 17
Thank you. I will certainly check it out. That seems to be a concern with leaving resort areas in a lot of the caribbeans and Mexico sadly.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
27 Dec 17
@maezee A agree, I think as long as you don't wander off alone especially at night you should be safe. I would probably take an excursion with a group.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
27 Dec 17
My daughter and her fiance went to Punta Cana last year and loved it. They said they would definitely go back. I will ask her more about it the next time I talk to her. I know they went on a few excursions while they were there.
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@maezee (41985)
• United States
27 Dec 17
Thanks! That will be my plan as well. Any advice you or she can give is soo appreciated.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
28 Dec 17
@maezee i will be talking to her tomorrow
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@Madshadi (8840)
• Brussels, Belgium
27 Dec 17
Never been there. I think it is too warm and humid for my liking
@maezee (41985)
• United States
28 Dec 17
Hehe rhat us exactly whta I am looking for. Here in Minnesota it gets incredibly cold this time of year.
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@Madshadi (8840)
• Brussels, Belgium
28 Dec 17
@maezee I don’t mind the warm as much I do the humidity. I worked in Dubai for 1 year and I quit mainly for that reason.
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
27 Dec 17
I've been there and to other areas there. I don't like the toplessness, so refuse to go there anymore.
@maezee (41985)
• United States
28 Dec 17
Oh! Is that a big trend there?
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@YrNemo (20254)
30 Dec 17
My travelling days are over I think. Used to do lots in the past. Regardless, I have never travelled to DR. Hope you have a good trip there.
@maezee (41985)
• United States
30 Dec 17
Thank you.
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• United States
27 Dec 17
I won't take a vacation this year, but I dream of going to the beach.
@maezee (41985)
• United States
28 Dec 17
Sorry to hear this. Hope you can go to maybe a more local beach then?
@snowy22315 (209177)
• United States
31 Dec 17
I haven't. I have only been in the Bahammas..and Bermuda. I would love to explore more of the Carribbean though.
@crossbones27 (53005)
• Mojave, California
27 Dec 17
I have never been but sounds fun. Would be no help in helping you choose, but hope you guys have best time ever.
@maezee (41985)
• United States
27 Dec 17
Thanks I do appreciate that!
@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
27 Dec 17
I haven't experience traveling to other countries. If I have a chance, Dominican Rep is on my list.
@maezee (41985)
• United States
27 Dec 17
Thanks. Will let you know if I end up going.
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
31 Dec 17
Like BelleStar, I've only been there on a cruise, and we were warned against going anywhere on our own. That seems to be the norm for a lot of the Caribbean countries.
@Tampa_girl7 (54739)
• United States
31 Dec 17
I've never been there. My choice would be my birth state of Florida
@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
27 Dec 17
I had never travelled to Dominican Republics . Wish you a great travel ahead to the beautiful land.
@maezee (41985)
• United States
28 Dec 17
Thank you!
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
27 Dec 17
No, but I have known 2 people who went, stayed at the resorts. Hawaiian islands would be a nice Winter vacation for me.
@maezee (41985)
• United States
27 Dec 17
I would agree. The flight is a little over 10 hours from here to Hawaii and I just dont know if I can do it. However frpm where I am, Florida, Bahamas, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica are all within 5 hours.
@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
27 Dec 17
nope, never been there
@maezee (41985)
• United States
27 Dec 17
Ok
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
30 Dec 17
I heard that Punta Cana is a nice place but I have never been there. If you like cold and snow and skiing, we are having a good year.
@yanzalong (19091)
• Indonesia
29 Dec 17
I wish I had.
• Philippines
31 Dec 17
I've never been to the Dominican Republic. You could visit my country, it's a little warm over here.
@jstory07 (148771)
• Roseburg, Oregon
31 Dec 17
The Dominican Republic seems like a nice place to go to.
@LadyDuck (502812)
• Italy
28 Dec 17
We went to Dominican Republic, we did not want to stay in an all inclusive resort, we wanted to experience the real life... well, if you go, stay in an All Inclusive. You should enjoy Punta Cana if you go just for the warm weather and the beaches.