Any ideas?

[JonBlayz]

I am looking to take a week off and head out to the DR for a solo trip. I was looking at Juan Dolio area or the Cabarete area because I would prefer not to have to rent a car - I'm from NY so I am pretty used to cabs if need be. I would like to have all available options, meaning - I would like to party if I want to, stroll thru and soak up some culture if I want to, or sit out by the beach or pool and smoke cigars all day...if I want to. But no matter where it is I would like for there to be some in the vicinity.

I was looking to rent a condo for the week and hire someone to cook, but no matter what I do I want it to be authentic dominican cuisine. I also gave thought to the all inclusive, but I know they tend to give you grief if you decide to have guests.

I'm not trying to break the bank on the trip because I will be back for another week in August w my team and I have every intiention on bringing the bank with me then.

Anybody have any ideas?



Please restrict answers in this thread to ones relative to the South Coast, there is also a thread in the North Coast forum for answers relative to that area.

Gregg
Mod.

[Rocky]

It's generally easier and less expensive to go dine in Dominican restaurants/cafeterias, than to try to arrange for a personal cook.

[MommC]

Lots of paradors and commedores in the Juan Dolio area for 'real' Dominican meals.
You can rent at room at Don Pedros' or above Naito Market or an apartment at Plaza Real.