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

Ella · #1 07-31-2003, 02:47 PM

Hello Everyone

I have been surfing through the forums for a little while now and have finally decided to put up a post. This forum in particular has been quite entertaining, i must say!

I will be going to Punta Cana in October with some girlfriends, and I now regret that and wish I could go somewhere else else where i can actually leave the resort.

At first, the AI sounded amazing - everything that you need within minutes! But now i regret that i wopn't be able to see the colourful life of the residents that you all so passionately describe.

All i know is that i am going to stay away from the resort workers (I've experienced that stupidity once already in Cuba - i'm a bit older and wiser now!) but will enjoy the sun and sand and the entertaining individuals i am sure to meet at the resort.

Just wanted to say hello...

Ken · #2 07-31-2003, 03:25 PM

Ella, I don't understand why you can't do some exploring off the grounds of the AI. There are taxis and there must be public transportation that you can take to see some of the surrounding area.

ricktoronto · #3 07-31-2003, 04:22 PM

That outside the AI's in Punta Cana there is nothing to see? I always had the impression that the town really is a conglomerate of AI's and not like PP, or Sosua or Boca Chica with a town of other hotels and businesses.

Ella · #4 07-31-2003, 04:44 PM

From what i understand, PC is a town of resorts only...other than group excursions i don't think there is much else...unless someone else know differently?

Once i get there, i'll see what i can do!

FireGuy · #5 07-31-2003, 04:55 PM

Come on Hlywud - I know you can help Ella out on this one.

Gregg

(Who has concentrated on the North Coast - on purpose.)

Camden Tom · #6 08-01-2003, 12:22 AM

......embrace them. You still get to be in the DR. You will have a great time. Try to get out and explore, meet the people. When you go home, start planning your next DR adventure. Think CABARETE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bobnoxious · #7 08-01-2003, 02:05 AM

Check with the warden and see if he/she will let you have a day pass. If they're nice (and you behave yourself), you can get a glimpse of the outside. You might even get to have a drink and chat with a person or two. Then, it's back to the shackles and the velvet prison you have chosen. What a drag. Just don't drop the soap in the shower!

XanaduRanch · #8 08-01-2003, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ricktoronto
I always had the impression that the town really is a conglomerate of AI's and not like PP, or Sosua or Boca Chica with a town of other hotels and businesses.

That was always what I had thought too. But I don't believe that can be completely true. However, outside of a brief layover at the airport once I have never been anywhere near it. Too from the North Coast!

lalla · #9 08-01-2003, 12:23 PM

I was there in June.....its boring!
the surrounding area does not hav much to offer. most you can do is take those excursions....but it doesnt compare to other parts of the DR where u can walk out of ur resort and right into town.....and mingle with the locals

beaches are amazing, but if u want to venture out and about town, there wont be much to see...Higuey is about an hour away and i found it boring as well (sorry for those of you from there)

joseíto · #10 08-01-2003, 12:36 PM

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