Newbie - done my research, i'll try not to repeat i swear!

[XanaduRanch]

That's what my wife had said, although she likes Bavaro a lot. Someday when I am not so busy I have to make the trip just to see. The beaches do look wonderful, and I like the solitude anyway.

Little Joe: Take the girl's advice above and lighten up. You'll live longer. Just think of all the satisfaction you'll get out of annoying the rest of us for that much more time. You're funny! Embarassing, but funny!

[carlos]

I stayed In PC also and found it quite nice.

I think it has the most amazing beach.

I personally do not mind going to a resort and being catered to. My wife and I loved it.

I visited Saona Island, booze cruise and Higuey.

Higuey is small but rich in history. Most of the dulce de leche comes from a company which is owned by a very lovely lady and her son. You should see how they make it and then distribute it.

Also, Higuey has the Vasilica which is gorgeous.

If you want to get away from the city and just relax for a week, PC is great.

I know people who live in SDQ and santiago and love getting away for a few days to PC or La Romana.

If you are trying to see the "real" DR, then an AI is not for you.


Next time plan for both. Stay a few days and an AI and also out of the AI.

As far as PC, it was not boring for me at all.

[carlos]

XR, do yourself a favor and go to PC!

I recommend the RIU PALACE MACAO.

They have 5 resorts in one (Palace,Melao,Bambu,Taino and Naiboa).

The palace is their 5 star hotel.

If you stay at any of the other resorts, you can use all the other hotel's facilties except the palace. If you stay at the Palace, you can use any facilities you desire.

Wife and I stayed at the Palace and it was wonderful. Our best favorite pool was at the Bambu because so many people were there and just loved hanging out by the swimp up bar.

We were celebarting our anniversary and these workers went out of thier way to accomodate us.

I am talking about a two floor Jacuzzi Suite. The room has a mini bar with a liquor dispenser containing Gin,Rum,Vodka and whiskey.

I can go on and on. My point is that you will not be disappointed.

I hear that Secrets and Paradisus are also nice but I cannot say since I never stayed there.

[joseíto]

XR, quit following me around.

By the way, you are posting at a Karmatico-like pace; at that rate, you'll have a thousand posts by August 2nd, 2003.

Sir Boss José
Stay in Bávaro, but leave Higuey for nosotros los Higueyanos. We like it. We consume more Presidente beer than the rest of the country. And we like it.

[lalla]

Originally posted by joseíto
Don't be sorry. Higuey is for us Higueyanos. And everybody else can stay out. It may be too expensive for them.

Sir Boss José
Higueyano by birth, mujeriego by choice

I didnt say it wasnt beautiful or rich in culture....i just said it was a little slow paced for me....i'm used to the hustle and bustle in DR, although i prefer the campo....

And its not too expensive for me so deja de tirar pullas....

[carlos]

por favor mi gente


this is a good thread...let's not let this go south

we all have different tastes

at least we can agree that the beach was beautiful.

[lalla]

Originally posted by cmedina07
por favor mi gente


this is a good thread...let's not let this go south

we all have different tastes

at least we can agree that the beach was beautiful.

I concur :-)

the beaches are totally amazing!!!! and the resorts in the area are also BEAUTIFUL!!!!

And your damn right about the vasilica, it is truly beautiful!!!

[Josue Collado]

I've been in the hotel Paradisus and it's beautiful. The town is small and slow paced but you can meet native dominicans and visit perhaps a family in the campo. Enjoy!!!