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I'm heading to Cabarete, Dominican Republic, Sep 24 for a month. Will be staying on Kite Beach. Never been to the DR before. Suggestions? Advice? I'll be cat-sitting so no overnight trips, but pretty adventurous and not a picky eater. (I'll have a private local vegetarian chef for my stay as well so if there are local dishes you suggest I request, let me know.) Thanks!
posted by dobbs around Cabarete, Dominican Republic at 11:35 AM - 2 answers

We would like to travel to the Dominican Republic in the last two weeks of February, specifically to see the whale activity in Samana Bay. We have a LOT of questions! [more inside]
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I'm heading to an all-inclusive resort with my significant other, and this is the first time either of us has ever done it (specifically this resort in the Dominican Republic). Tickets booked, hepatitis vaccine injected, but are there any other tips and tricks to getting the most out of doing this kind of vacation that I should know in advance? How do I get the most of out my trip?
posted by cacofonie around Dominican Republic at 1:08 PM - 12 answers

What is the cheapest way to send bulky items from the Dominican Republic to the U.S.? Time isn't important. [more inside]
posted by dr. boludo around Santiago de Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic at 10:06 AM - 3 answers

Planning a bachelor party in the Dominican Republic and I need help with EVERYTHING...yeah, I know, not very helpful. Details after the jump. [more inside]
posted by ASM around Dominican Republic at 1:27 PM - 5 answers

My girlfriend and I are going to Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic) for a week, and she wants to book a day at a spa there. The spa wants payment up-front and via Paypal. Is this a scam? [more inside]
posted by hayvac around Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic at 8:42 PM - 10 answers

How much time / hassle does it take to get from Santiago to Sosúa (or Puerto Plata)? [more inside]
posted by ook around Dominican Republic at 8:26 AM - 3 answers

I'm heading to the Dominican Republic for a conference in Punta Cana, and spending another five days in the country for vacation. What should I (young woman, solo traveler, semi-adventurous) do with my extra time? [more inside]
posted by lindsey.nicole around Dominican Republic at 9:00 AM - 7 answers

We are going to the Dominican Republic for Christmas. What should we do/see/explore/not miss while we're there? [more inside]
posted by DuckGirl around Cabarete, Dominican Republic at 8:11 AM - 10 answers

How do I become a culturally courteous traveler in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic? [more inside]
posted by birdlips around Dominican Republic at 10:29 AM - 11 answers

Posting for a friend here... she is looking for advice on a hotel as part of an "all inclusive" beach resort package around end of February/early March, to Dominican Republic. There is a little [more inside]
posted by irishkitten around Dominican Republic at 9:57 AM - 8 answers

Dominican Republic travel in early September... [more inside]
posted by mdpc98 around Dominican Republic at 1:03 PM - 7 answers

InternationalCarRentalFilter In May, the girlfriend and I will be going to the Domincan Republic, flying into Santiago, DR courtesy of cheap JetBlue tickets. We plan to rent a car (she is Dominican/Puerto Rican and speaks Spanish fluently) so we wanted to rent a car to see all the country that we could (we shy away from tourist places). Its the first time shes been there so its sort of a time when she really wants to see her country. I've never rented a car internationally before. How can I keep this as cheap as possible? [more inside]
posted by jare2003 around Santiago de Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic at 5:12 PM - 3 answers