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07-12-2008, 10:31 PM
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hasta la tambora
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Originally Posted by kateinottawa
Yes, I have been to the Barcello Capella. It was a nice place...not too busy/full of tourists, which we loved. The honeymoon suite is something I will definitely look into...now if only they could do something about their food...
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I am confused here, you want an All Inclusive, but you do not like the resort food or the company of tourists?
What exactly are you looking for, the Four Seasons for $50/night?
How often do you get married in life, why not splurge and stay @ Punta Cana Resort & Club or Casa de Campo?
You will probably get a few pesos as gifts to pay for the honey moon.
tamborista
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07-13-2008, 12:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tamborista
I am confused here, you want an All Inclusive, but you do not like the resort food or the company of tourists?
What exactly are you looking for, the Four Seasons for $50/night?
How often do you get married in life, why not splurge and stay @ Punta Cana Resort & Club or Casa de Campo?
You will probably get a few pesos as gifts to pay for the honey moon.
tamborista
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Once again i would have to agree with Tamborista,
Punta Cana is where you want to be instead of Morrisburg...if you know what I mean ! Ottawa is to Morrisburg as Punta Cana is to Juan Dolio etc
Last edited by mike l; 07-13-2008 at 12:05 AM.
Reason: Wanted to be more clear and concise...
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07-13-2008, 09:29 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
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I have a question about which resort in Juan Dolio you would pick.
My parents are going on their first trip outside of Canada/US and I was wondering which resort was best. Coral Costa Caribe or Barcelo Talanquera? My other question is if we should go to Punta Cana instead of Juan Dolio? Any ideas?
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07-13-2008, 12:03 PM
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The hotels in punta Cana are much more beautiful and have many more amenities than Juan Dolio. The two hotels you mention in Juan Dolio are both 2-3 star only. I would say that possibly Costa Caribe has the edge or at least used to, but both are full of dominicans and puerto ricans at the weekends which can make the restaurants a bit of a nightmare.
If your parents just want sun sea and relaxation and do not want to leave the resort then I would suggest Punta Cana. They should fly to the airport there though as it is a long way - like 4 hours from the Santo Domingo airport - Las Americas.
However if they want to go on excursions to the capital, and spend more time outside in local bars and restaurants then they should consider Juan Dolio as the hotels are all within walking distance of the local town.
Matilda
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07-13-2008, 03:01 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Hi Matilda,
Thanks for your advise.
What is your take on the AI's in La Romana?...are there any you would suggest there?
I think they need a safe, easy, relaxing trip with not to much adventure for their first time out.
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07-13-2008, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Originally Posted by Matilda
All inclusive - best resort here is Barcelo Capella - that is Juan Dolio. However the apartments Frank mentioned are more beautiful but not all inclusive...Matilda
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There is a rumor about Capella Resort is bought by Metro , and the resort still recognizes the reservations made up to date and contracts with Tour Operators , but later on is going through the same process that old Playa Real went through , where Marbella is built today . May be Frank Recktenwald can clarify this one . Matilda did you hear anything as well ?
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07-13-2008, 04:15 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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Originally Posted by STEVE G.
There is a rumor about Capella Resort is bought by Metro , and the resort still recognizes the reservations made up to date and contracts with Tour Operators , but later on is going through the same process that old Playa Real went through , where Marbella is built today . May be Frank Recktenwald can clarify this one . Matilda did you hear anything as well ?
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I never heard anything about this
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07-13-2008, 05:04 PM
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Probably just another rumor ... this one came from the representatives of tour operator companies working in the area .
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07-13-2008, 10:04 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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As far as I know it is true. Metro has bought Capella and it too will be turned into apartments.
Goodbye Juan Dolio. Welcome to Metro city.
Matilda
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07-14-2008, 02:47 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Juan Dolio is the best beach area to go to if you want to go to the Capital for the day. Or to go to a top restaurant and enjoy the nightlife of the capital. There are some great restaurants and nightclubs in the Capital. Juan Dolio is 40 minutes from the Capital. Boca Chica is closer but Juan Dolio is more laid back and better for just enjoying the beach. The best thing in Juan Dolio is to rent an apartment near the beach. The hotels are not that interesting.
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