Dom Republic.

[sheps]

Looking at getting a late deal in the next three weeks, when the above cropped up.
I always thought this time of year + Caribbean = hurricane? Thats is why it is considerably cheaper in these months?
Then, it was suggested to me, that the DR doesn't particularly suffer from them?
Anyone offer some advice?
Thanks.

[rich0411]

I have just returned from the Dominican in "hurricane season" we stayed in the north of the island and there were maybe 2 days we had rain, yes it was quite heavy but lasted 30 minutes at the most (just enough time to leave the beach go up the bar and drink a beer and rejoin the sun) i can happily say it was one of the best holidays i have ever been on, locals were very friendly, if you can i would reccomend going to the amber musuem where the idea for jurrasic park came from apparently, dolphin swim at ocean world was good, there are numerous boat trips worth doing just for the views and cigar trips well worth doing.. i am not 100% what the weather would be like now? we have been back around 3 weeks now. (also when buying anything always only pay 25% of the asking price is one tip a mate passed onto me)

[sheps]

Thanks for the advice
The places that we have looked at so far, are mostly along the south, south/east side.
I really don't want a holiday ruined by some strong winds. I expect a little rain, thats the climate.

[rich0411]

talking to other people we know the north is more windy obviously backing onto the ocean the south is meant to be more sheltered, you also get the white beaches on the south opposed to normal whitey yellow colour on the north (not that this bothered me)

[sheps]

A beach is a beach, aslong as i've got a large rum and coke to hand, and plenty of sun, im happy. If Mrs sheps doesn't like it, then tough!
My only worry, is getting battered by a hurricane or the like.
Conflicting reports of "You'll get sent home after 3 days, because of the season" etc etc, and;
"It'll be fine, 99% of them miss DR anyway"
Is the only thing putting me off booking yet.

Edited by sheps on Sunday 13th September 00:46

[BigAlinEmbra]

Haiti got properly rattled last year, so on the law of averages you'll probably be awreet.

[sheps]

Lets hope so, booking day tomorrow!
Any recommenedations, other than previously mentioned (Thanks muchly ) on things to do?
Other than large amounts of 'not alot', obviously.

[ChrisG89]

I got back last week from the Dom Rep. I stayed at the Ocean Blue & Sands in Bavaro on the East side and it was brilliant.

We had a fairly large storm one night, not a hurricane thoguh, just thunder and lightening. But that didn't kick in until bed time anyway. Other than that, a couple of short bursts of rain. Wasn't at all windy. I would definately recommend it.

[Jackpot]

ChrisG89 said:

I got back last week from the Dom Rep. I stayed at the Ocean Blue & Sands in Bavaro on the East side and it was brilliant.

We had a fairly large storm one night, not a hurricane thoguh, just thunder and lightening. But that didn't kick in until bed time anyway. Other than that, a couple of short bursts of rain. Wasn't at all windy. I would definately recommend it.

Stayed their a few months back, second time I've been to that resort, loved it!

[bazking69]

Weather aside, everyone I know who has been to the Dominican Republic has suffered from illness whilst out there. I'd therefore recommend a scoot on TA before booking to check that your hotel isn't one of the horror ones.

[sheps]

Have been looking on trip advisor over the past couple of days.
The hotel is rated number one for the area. Should be no troubles

[sheps]

Well, holiday booked now, only a couple of weeks to go!
Thanks for the advice guys.

[disco1]

I went to the DR a few year ago this October and had the best beach holiday I've ever been on. Weather was great, one or two showers that lasted 30 mins but within 10 mins it's all dry again.

We stayed at the Iberostar Hacianeda Dominicus and can only say good things.

Enjoy you holiday, I'd love to be going

D1

[sheps]

Just a question or two now.
Whats the best currency to use?
American Dollars, or the local? ( that i forget how to spell )

And..to put Mrs Sheps mind at rest...alot of friends have said the obvious; Don't drink the tap water etc, but we've also been told about drinking out of glasses when out and about, something about the chemicals they use to wash them.

Any other do's and donts?

Thanks.

[paoloh]

Dollars I found to be best.

[disco1]

yeah, the good ol' $$$ works best. However, where I stayed I didn't need to put my hand in pocket for 2 weeks, I spent $24 at the airport and that was it. I had no intention of going into the local towns for food, I stayed in the complex and chilled.

[sheps]

Oh yes, i don't intent on doing not alot, but no doubt the other half will want to go somewhere, at least once. Also, wouldn't mind finding a few top places to eat.