Punta Cana

[Lesbian Hunter]

I'm heading to Punta Cana over Xmas and was wondering if anyone on this board has been there and what they can tell me about it, since this is my first trip to the Dominican Republic.

Any comments are appreciated.

 

[sales]

I have been there once back in 2001. Got sick the first day and could not keep anything in me for the first 4 days. Not the way to spend the week at an all inclusive. Super long beach that was great for walking on.

 

[Island Dude]

Punta Cana is cheaper but is still in a malaria zone. The only part of the Dominican that is malaria free is Puerto Plata. I've been to both places, and it poured on us both times. I mean it just came down in buckets! 24 hours of torrential rain. Had about two hours of sunshine in a week of holidays. One trip was in January and the other was in March.

 

[[Server Error]]

Not sure about tap water, but my sister got really sick after accidentally swallowing sea water at the beach. I swallowed some, too, but I didn't become sick.

If you are not sure about the quality of water in the hotel, drink fresh juices (with no ice cubes), bottled water, or alcoholic drinks. Hot beverages using boiled water should be okay.

White sand on the beach outside the hotel I stayed in looked great. And it was a clothing-optional beach, too! For the entire week I was there, the weather was sunny, hot, and humid, but sweating while on guided excursions really felt great.

 

[anatoli]

I went to an all inclusive - for an extra charge all the dr*gs and girls you could want are offered to you inside the compound - daily. The bellhop basically had me hooked up before I checked in and every staff guy can hook you up. I declined on all fronts because I'm pretty sure jail in the DR doesn't have A/C.

Tip the maid, the servers, the bartender etc each a buck or two and you're a god. Surprising how cheap bastards get at an all inclusive. Yes Dominicans are poor, and yes they hate you, like you hated customers if you've ever worked at McDonalds. But if you try even a pathetic and broken Spanish to order drinks, or another simple kindness or respect, and drop them a whole whopping dollar a day - you'll get the best service hands down.

Drink bottled water, brush with bottled water. Think foodsafe. If you're at the trough (buffet) avoid food where the tongs have fallen in and people still are eating. Surprises me how people will just grab the spoon handle back out of the food and scoop onto their plate!

I'd never been to an 'all inclusive'. It was like taking a vacation at a mall - but with sand. I had fun but it sucked at the same time. I found it confining and you can't get away from canned music. People actually elbow you out of the way at the buffet when there is three hours left to eat lunch. I witnessed one family having a meltdown at the front desk over a non-functioning remote control. I dunno - I went to Punta Cana for the booze/beach not the TV... shitty TV shows too FYI.

I probably went to the shittiest 3+/4- star all inclusive there so take my words with a grain of salt. Despite my bitching I still had fun - I just wouldn't go again.

I got a tan, drank my face off, and saw my share of bare boobies. I swam, kayaked and ate some great food. Beware the parrot photographer asshat and the endless ATV/paraglide tour sales turds and you'll do ok too.

Have fun.

 

[DQ Guy]

meh.. been there done that.. nice place to go once or twice

I like mexico better Puerto Vallarta.. (i think i spelled it right)

 

[HB40]

meh.. been there done that.. nice place to go once or twice

I like mexico better Porta-viarta.. (i think i spelled it right)

It's Puerto Vallarta, cobblestone streets and still has authentic Mexican charm. Lately I've been enjoying Playa Del Carmen, about an hour out of Cancun. Very fun party town and has a quaint MP scene with very attractive local gals...good VFM.

I haven't been to the Dominican but I have been researching the specialized resorts where several escorts are employed to design a sex filled holiday with a bevy of beautiful girls that share in every activity your heart desires....dancing, dining, shopping. And you can pick a different girl or two every day if you like. Extremely attractive European ladies, price is all inclusive so you don't have to worry about extra costs and the rates are very affordable considering the girls spend the whole day/night with you.