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Thinking about there for the honeymoon in mid October. Anybody ever been?

We are thinking about the punta Cana area. It's important for us to go somewhere neither of us have been, and also somewhere that isnt too dull.
 
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Punta Cana is a very nice area, as long as you're at one of the all inclusive resorts. Beaches are mostly white, soft sand (and also somewhat European) and the water is clear, aqua in color. Just be leery that October is hurricane season.
 
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Punta Cana is a very nice area, as long as you're at one of the all inclusive resorts. Beaches are mostly white, soft sand (and also somewhat European) and the water is clear, aqua in color. Just be leery that October is hurricane season.

That doesnt seem very inclusive to me
 
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we went last year and loved it. Stayed at an all-inclusive but did go out to a casino and Ocean World. Beaches were perfect and great diving too
 
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Punta Cana is a very nice area, as long as you're at one of the all inclusive resorts. Beaches are mostly white, soft sand (and also somewhat European) and the water is clear, aqua in color. Just be leery that October is hurricane season.

We would do all inclusive. Hurricanes and storms could be an issue, but I know September and October are the worst months.
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If you're thinking about venturing outside of the all-inclusive, it may be worth renting a car for a day and driving around to see a little bit of the inland area (e.g. Higuey). There's just something about seeing all the mopeds and cycles (a way of life for most) when you can fit a family of 5 on the same moped. You could also swing by one of the tobacco plantations and pick up some very good cigars at a great price.
 
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If you're thinking about venturing outside of the all-inclusive, it may be worth renting a car for a day and driving around to see a little bit of the inland area (e.g. Higuey). There's just something about seeing all the mopeds and cycles (a way of life for most) when you can fit a family of 5 on the same moped. You could also swing by one of the tobacco plantations and pick up some very good cigars at a great price.

:) you're braver than I am since there's no way I would drive there. And you're right about the mopeds, those people have no fear (but neither did the cabbies)
 
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If you're thinking about venturing outside of the all-inclusive, it may be worth renting a car for a day and driving around to see a little bit of the inland area (e.g. Higuey). There's just something about seeing all the mopeds and cycles (a way of life for most) when you can fit a family of 5 on the same moped. You could also swing by one of the tobacco plantations and pick up some very good cigars at a great price.

I would definitely venture out for a day trip or two. I am been to a lot of poor areas and never had an issue.

Are there tobacco plantations near punta cana?
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I would definitely venture out for a day trip or two. I am been to a lot of poor areas and never had an issue.

Are there tobacco plantations near punta cana?
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If you're going to be driving PJ is correct... there's really no such thing as a stop sign, traffic light, or right of way... it's mostly whoever gets their first. The plantations are mostly private, usually worked by Haitians but owned by a local. If you speak Spanish it will probably make it easier to find a plantation in the area and get to the right person to take a look around and/or make a purchase... communication is key.
 
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Punta Cana is beautiful. I don't know what the "mostly white sand" is about, in Punta Cana the beaches feel like you're walking on White Lily Flour. The Capital, Santo Domingo, has some really neat history but its poor. Good thing about Dominicans though, even though most are poor, they're the happiest people that I've ever been around and ,unlike Jamaicans, they don't constantly beg. My favorite part is Samana. Absolutely gorgeous! Especially Playa Rincon. And the fishing is great as well.
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hola como estas...

lulz at 14 offering his services as a translator. :)

Bamacheats is correct... being happy is contagious in the DR. Really makes you appreciate what we have in the states, even though we often complain about the silliest things, while Dominicans remain happy inspite of the many things they do not have. By our standards, there really is no middle class. There are the very few who "have", and the many who "have not".
 
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I have been to Jamaica and cayman islands and Hawaii several times. DR has always been high on my list of islands in the caribbean to visit.

What seems appealing is it has good beaches, culture and gambling.

Certain islands not much to do, and we like too booze it up and have fun.
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I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to the DR. I visited a friend in the Peace Corps, so we were able to see a good bit of the country. The southern part is much more beautiful. If you get a chance, there's a place called Juan Dolio in the Southeast. Beautiful community of French ex-pats east of Santo Domingo. There are all inclusives about a mile down the road.

Love some Presidente and Brugal.
 
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I have been to Jamaica and cayman islands and Hawaii several times. DR has always been high on my list of islands in the caribbean to visit.

What seems appealing is it has good beaches, culture and gambling.

Certain islands not much to do, and we like too booze it up and have fun.
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They have some top-notch booze.
 
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If you do an all-inclusive, you are missing out on the land and culture, IMO. Wonderful people.
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If you do an all-inclusive, you are missing out on the land and culture, IMO. Wonderful people.
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Honeymoons are a little different though. This will certainly be more of a vacation than travel.
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Honeymoons are a little different though. This will certainly be more of a vacation than travel.
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I guess I am a history channel kind of guy. You're probably right.
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If you do an all-inclusive, you are missing out on the land and culture, IMO. Wonderful people.
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All inclusives are perfectly fit for the majority of Americans... similar to some of the ways cruise lines are set up.

Just feed us and liquor us up... to Hell with learning a culture or meeting different people while you are there.

I may do 2 more cruises in my life (Australia and SE Asia), but even with those, I plan on staying a few days in the port cities before and after the cruises.

But if I can avoid it, I would never want to do an all inclusive.
 

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