Traveling and Concerned about situation in Haiti

[mspreen]

Hello. My husband and I will be traveling to the Domincan for the first time this March. We are very concerned about the political uprise in Haiti. Being on the same island we have concerns. Does anyone have any insight on the sitution if the Dominican is being effected also.

Thanks,
Martha

[simpson Homer]

Originally Posted by mspreen

Hello. My husband and I will be traveling to the Domincan for the first time this March. We are very concerned about the political uprise in Haiti. Being on the same island we have concerns. Does anyone have any insight on the sitution if the Dominican is being effected also.

Thanks,
Martha

Just see the Map guess how far is it? from Secrets Excellence to Haiti its almost 15 hour driving. + that we share the same island but not the same economy or politic. is 2 different world in the same piece of land.

The situation that Haiti is having is because they don't even have army forces, the problem is not with the DR.

Go in vacation relax most of the Hotel are over booking in Punta Cana full of tourist and still keep coming to the DR.

Enjoy your vacation

[ricktoronto]

Originally Posted by mspreen

Hello. My husband and I will be traveling to the Domincan for the first time this March. We are very concerned about the political uprise in Haiti. Being on the same island we have concerns. Does anyone have any insight on the sitution if the Dominican is being effected also.

Thanks,
Martha

First it is not called the "Dominican" (twice) - it is the Dominican Republic or if you prefer "the DR". A Dominican is a person who lives there.

You have nothing, zero, nil, zilch, zip, nada, negative infinity, to worry about. Nothing. (aka Goose egg, 1 minus 1, sub atomic particle sized worry).

Unless you are travelling to Dajabon with the intent to smuggle Haitian refugees or commandos or terrorists under the wire of course, then you are taking a risk.

I suspect you are going to some AI somewhere ( since you left a few details missing), in which case you could be in Mexico for all the concern you should have (and for all the true DR experience you'll get as well). E.g. nothing, none, zilch, nil, zip.

It's a lot bigger island than you think. And the affect on the DR should be marginal, and from an AI tourist POV, non-existent.

[tired_boy]

Originally Posted by ricktoronto

I suspect you are going to some AI somewhere ( since you left a few details missing), in which case you could be in Mexico for all the concern you should have (and for all the true DR experience you'll get as well). E.g. nothing, none, zilch, nil, zip.

Firstly if we are having grammar or spelling lessons i think 'i.e' not 'e.g' would be more appropriate and secondly 'to a degree' people can have a good time in an AI hotel. It is wrong to say that the kind of experience you will get from an AI hotel is nothing, none, nil or zip.
True, a vacation spent in the confines of an AI hotel seems pointless to you (and many others), but some people can't get out and about as easy as others. Also some people want to do nothing but lay on the beach for 2 weeks with drinks, food and entertainment within hands reach. Some people don't do this on their vacation but others do, and they enjoy it!

Mspreen - i am confident that you will have a great holiday. You don't need to worry about the Haiti situation, and as Rick is saying (in a round-a-bout fashion) have a good look around in the DR. Find out what makes it different to places you might have been to before.

[liggyh]

Originally Posted by ricktoronto

First it is not called the "Dominican" (twice) - it is the Dominican Republic or if you prefer "the DR". A Dominican is a person who lives there.

You have nothing, zero, nil, zilch, zip, nada, negative infinity, to worry about. Nothing. (aka Goose egg, 1 minus 1, sub atomic particle sized worry).

Unless you are travelling to Dajabon with the intent to smuggle Haitian refugees or commandos or terrorists under the wire of course, then you are taking a risk.

I suspect you are going to some AI somewhere ( since you left a few details missing), in which case you could be in Mexico for all the concern you should have (and for all the true DR experience you'll get as well). E.g. nothing, none, zilch, nil, zip.

It's a lot bigger island than you think. And the affect on the DR should be marginal, and from an AI tourist POV, non-existent.

I don't see the point of putting down the AI vacation or for that matter the people who choose to spend there time in the DR at these facilities.If it was'nt for the millions of dollars left behind by these tourist,the DR would be as poor as Haiti is today.Then no one would get to enjoy it.Even people who think an AI experience is beneath them.

[Ken]

mspreen, continue with your planned trip. The problem is confined to Haiti. I live in Sosua and little if any thought is being given to the Haiti situation by the local residents. Ricktoronto's statement about this being a much bigger island than you think is quite true. In fact, I've lived here 18 years and have never by conscious of being on an island. That is not true of all the other Caribbean islands that I have been on. On them you are always aware you are on an island.

[simpson Homer]

Originally Posted by liggyh

I don't see the point of putting down the AI vacation or for that matter the people who choose to spend there time in the DR at these facilities.If it was'nt for the millions of dollars left behind by these tourist,the DR would be as poor as Haiti is today.Then no one would get to enjoy it.Even people who think an AI experience is beneath them.

Dominican Republic would not be like Haiti with out All inclusive Hotel I think that you better read the background politic economic of Haiti and the Dominican Republic before you say that. Dominican Republic even in 1960 we did not have al inclusive hotel and we have better economic life than Haiti.

All inclusive hotels help the country in the only way that tourist pay taxes at the airport and also provide some work at the Hotel, Tourist that goes to all inclusive Hotel rarely spend money outside of the Hotel who get benefit from that the goverment who are the only one getting and taking the money but if we don't have all inclusive hotel still many tourist will go and will spend money out side then goverment and country have money. But still the island with out AI can get money that's why we have Zonas Francas, that's why still the a few sugar cane field, that's why there are people investing in the Dominican Rep. If this answer is not enought for you then ask your self why Haiti is not having all inclusive hotel as the Dominican Rep?

Remenber this people go to the Dominican Republic because most of the time they fill better than their homeland in some point.

Good people + peacefull place = Dominican Rep.

PS: Not even under the Power of Trujillo the country had better economy than Haiti.

My goodness read information about the Dominican Rep, before you make statement.

Homer

[wrdski]

We just got back from the DR. and I feel the need to let you know exactly how much money we left there.First, in tours for the two of us cost over $300. US. dollars.Gifts to bring home to family, over $200.US, on myself and my husband for one off resort resturants $30.US, lets not forget the kids clothes, candy, shoes, paper and pencils we brought for the schools.Now I bought some dresses, candles, and art work, my husband bought some shirts.Know that we saved for two years for that $4,500 holiday.Everyone we know that has visited the DR. brings and spends about the same.So much for your idea that tourist only spend money at the resort and air port

Originally Posted by simpson Homer

Dominican Republic would not be like Haiti with out All inclusive Hotel I think that you better read the background politic economic of Haiti and the Dominican Republic before you say that. Dominican Republic even in 1960 we did not have al inclusive hotel and we have better economic life than Haiti.

All inclusive hotels help the country in the only way that tourist pay taxes at the airport and also provide some work at the Hotel, Tourist that goes to all inclusive Hotel rarely spend money outside of the Hotel who get benefit from that the goverment who are the only one getting and taking the money but if we don't have all inclusive hotel still many tourist will go and will spend money out side then goverment and country have money. But still the island with out AI can get money that's why we have Zonas Francas, that's why still the a few sugar cane field, that's why there are people investing in the Dominican Rep. If this answer is not enought for you then ask your self why Haiti is not having all inclusive hotel as the Dominican Rep?

Remenber this people go to the Dominican Republic because most of the time they fill better than their homeland in some point.

Good people + peacefull place = Dominican Rep.

PS: Not even under the Power of Trujillo the country had better economy than Haiti.

My goodness read information about the Dominican Rep, before you make statement.

Homer

[simpson Homer]

Originally Posted by wrdski

We just got back from the DR. and I feel the need to let you know exactly how much money we left there.First, in tours for the two of us cost over $300. US. dollars.Gifts to bring home to family, over $200.US, on myself and my husband for one off resort resturants $30.US, lets not forget the kids clothes, candy, shoes, paper and pencils we brought for the schools.Now I bought some dresses, candles, and art work, my husband bought some shirts.Know that we saved for two years for that $4,500 holiday.Everyone we know that has visited the DR. brings and spends about the same.So much for your idea that tourist only spend money at the resort and air port

Good for you! that you spent money out side the resort in this way Dominican families get benefit in economic way from tourist.

I hope you also understood the point when I did wrote that some tourist at AI(RARELY) spend money outside of the Hotel. my Message was for (liggyh) who is completly wrong. The island Dominican Republic with out all inclusive hotel IS NOT GOING TO BE LIKE HAITI.

WRDISKI, The country and all those people that you bought stuff from them specially the kids who clean shoes appreciated so much your help.

[wrdski]

Originally Posted by simpson Homer

Good for you! that you spent money out side the resort in this way Dominican families get benefit in economic way from tourist.

I hope you also understood the point when I did wrote that some tourist at AI(RARELY) spend money outside of the Hotel. my Message was for (liggyh) who is completly wrong. The island Dominican Republic with out all inclusive hotel IS NOT GOING TO BE LIKE HAITI.

WRDISKI, The country and all those people that you bought stuff from them specially the kids who clean shoes appreciated so much your help.

To be fair to you, I do not understand what AI is,but it is your last line I wish to comment on.In the town that I live in,kids walk down the street with a shovel, going door to door, asking if you would like your driveway cleaned[ too small for snow blower], in minus 5 and more weather, and lets not forget the 4ft plus snow drifts. How about the child here that asks to clean the yard in the summer,takes care of my dog, mow my lawn, all so they can earn some money .I am sure that if there was a market here to shine shoes, they would gladly do it.p.s.I believe that the children that shine shoes, all children that think of inventive ways to earn monies,will grow to be very productive citizens.