Dominican Republic

Pros: Beautiful beaches. Warm people.
Cons: Rough roads. Aggressive drivers.

My wife and I just returned from our third visit to the Dominican Republic. Once again we came home tan, relaxed and happy. We have made our three trip to the same place, the Barcelo Bavero Palace in Punta Cana. The beaches are beautiful with wide ...

Pros: Total relaxation away from the madding crowd
Cons: You have to come home and go back to work

The Royal Uvero Alto is the name of the resort we went to in April, on a much-needed getaway vacation. It was important to me that it be an adults only place, for past experience had shown me that I don't react well to paying good money for a vacation...

Pros: Excellent Vacation Value
Cons: Use caution when selecting a hotel

Punta Cana has the most beautiful beaches in the Dominican Republic. Blue water, white sand and a gentle breeze will lull you into a state of relaxation within a matter of hours. I was transformed from grumpy girl into gumby girl in no time flat.
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Pros: Beautiful beaches
Cons: language barriers

My husband and I visited Punta Cana for 7 days in January 2005. It was our first visit to this beautiful place and hopefully not the last!! Upon arrival at the Punta Cana airport, we were amazed that the main building was under grass roof and mostly ...

Pros: inexpensive caribbean vacation compared to other islands; variety of things to do
Cons: mosquitos can be a problem; lots of people trying to sell you timeshares

The Fun Tropicale/Fun Royale/Village Caribe Hotel is located in Puerto Plata. I've stayed here twice - both times over the Christmas and New Year's holidays. The Fun Tropicale/Fun Royale/Village Caribe Hotel resort is suitable for families and...

Pros: Amazing grounds - like a palace. High quality food. Sandy beach. Turquoise water
Cons: No snorkelling, air cond goes out at night

This is my second visit to DR and by far the best!! Great value for money and lots of friendly faces.

Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus – La Romana (Bayahibe)

May 19, 2002 – May 26, 2002 From Toronto

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Pros: Excellent price! Too many things to do.
Cons: 4 days wasn't enough, rooms could be better.

So much to do, so little to pay...

That is what it will feel like when you visit the Bavaro Barcelo hotels at Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. If you are looking for a nice spot in the Caribbean where you can simply sit back and...

Pros: Gorgeous Beach, Friendly Staff, Beautiful Resort. Lots of R&R
Cons: Music not too good, Not much to do, Employees eyes all over the ladies

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I just got back from Dominican Republic. I had a great time. I went towards the end of May. The beach water was a bit cold but after a few...

Pros: Beautiful beaches
Cons: Lousy accommodations & rip-offs aplenty

My wife, 3 teens, and I just got back from Breezes in Punta Cana. We were more than disappointed, al ...

Pros: Beautiful and affordable place full of adventure
Cons: Had to come back to work

It seems like Hotcandy (http://www.epinions.com/content_57689738884) and BB visited Natura Park in Punta Cana at the same or almost the same time…. So I could not resist the temptation to offer you my story.
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Pros: Leave the resort and encounter beautiful scenery and the funnest people in the world
Cons: Electricity and running water not guaranteed.

Most Americans who travel to the Dominican Republic spend their whole vacation tanning their pudgy bodies at a beach outside their resort hotel in Santo Domingo. Now don't get me wrong--I am all for beaches, resorts, and even tanning, but there is so...

Pros: Great people, beautiful resort
Cons: Not for families

Having being bitten by the 'Caribbean Bug' after our wedding in Jamaica, my husband and I decided that my stepson HAD to see the clear waters and experience the beauty of the Caribbean! So, for his 9th birthday gift, we decided that a vacation was in...

Pros: Beautiful beaches, clear water, inexpensive vacation packages
Cons: nearest town is 45 minutes away

The Caribbean country, the Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti and is located 800 miles southeast of Miami between Jamaica and Puerto Rico, so the weather is similar with temperatures in the 80’s and humid with short afternoon...

Pros: Beautiful beaches, excellent food
Cons: poor service, not particularly kid friendly

The Barcelo Bavaro resort complex is stunning. Situated in the relatively unpopulated and non-cosmopolitan Punta Cana area, the resort includes 4 beach-front hotels, a casino, a golf course and about 10 miles of pristine beach. What else does the...

Pros: all inclusive, beautiful beach, great service, good food
Cons: stagnant water in places, most paths are too dark at night

My parents and sister, along with some family stayed at this resort from June 10 through June 15, 2001. We are Dominican-Americans; we have lived in the states since 1970, and visit RD whenever possible. Language and culture were not a problem for us. We...