Should I cancel my trip to DR?

[tugboat]

I am heading to DR (punta cana) in 13 days with my children. Should I keep my reservation or cancel? Any concerns? Thanks

[Robert]

Cancel for what reason?

[Escott]

Because he will be staying in an All Inclusive and he wants to be somewhere else not as sheltered on the Island instead of a place built for tourists?

[tugboat]

wow, you sound tense!

[Jan]

There is no need to cancel. You will be in a guarded resort. Even if you were not, there is no problem. Come and enjoy!

[Larry]

Originally Posted by tugboat

I am heading to DR (punta cana) in 13 days with my children. Should I keep my reservation or cancel? Any concerns? Thanks

Nothing to be concerned about. Problems in Haiti are not a concern.

Larry

[Onions&carrots]

Hey tugboat don't jump to conclusions. The people answering you are hardened pirates use to all types of horrible third world standards. Go with your gut. If you feel unsure even a little bit then cancel. Come when you feel totally safe and sound cuz if anything happens none of this people are going to bail you out.

[Robert]

Originally Posted by Onions&carrots

Hey tugboat don't jump to conclusions. The people answering you are hardened pirates use to all types of horrible third world standards. Go with your gut. If you feel unsure even a little bit then cancel. Come when you feel totally safe and sound cuz if anything happens none of this people are going to bail you out.

Ridiculous advice, you should know better. Get that chip of your shoulder, your starting to sound pathetic!

Moving on...

Tugboat, you will be fine. If it wasn't for CNN and the local news you would have no idea anything was happening in Haiti. 1000's of tourists are here right now and 1000's will be coming this year. Actually it looks like it's going to be a great season.

[Chris]

Cancel your trip? Goodness gracious, what on earth for? Come on down, enjoy, have a good trip. I've just come back from Cabarete and the town is jumping. Yesterday (Friday), I returned from a place quite near the border and did not see even one disturbing happening. In fact, things were more tranquil than usual. Haiti is far away. Their problems are their problems. The DR is fine for visiting - the normal cautions for any tourist in any place applies. No more, and no less. Most people that have replied to this thread live here, every day, full-time - no concerns....

[tugboat]

Thanks everyone for all the replies. I have already decided to go. I am really looking forward to it too!