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Unlike our previous trips, the Dominican Republic didn't offer much in the way of sight-seeing. While we were able to walk around New York to window shop or Europe to enjoy the historic alleys, this country didn't have the means for us to do that. Instead, this island provided natural beauty not found on its storefronts or cobbled roads. If you truly wanted to engulf yourself in this culture, you'd have to get your hands dirty and feet wet (literally). You'd have to ride in crowded minivans, barter your way through every sale, and sweat the pollution out your skin. If you didn't pack good shoes and a ton of hand sanitizer, you're S.O.L. But if you're indeed prepared, get ready for the most exotic landscape on this side of the Meridian because white-sand beaches are ... read more
Shore where locals took us by speedboat to the island
Feeding bread crumbs to the fish
Horseback riding at CountryWorld Park


When Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, he landed in Santo Domingo and established the first permanent settlement in the New World. This country is now home to 10 million people with influences from their Spanish colonizers, Haitian neighbors, Taino natives, and even American occupiers during the 1920s. While the cheapest route from the U.S. is usually flying into the capital of this island nation, we arrived at POP airport in Puerto Plata at the northern coast. We had originally planned to attend a friend's wedding in Samana a few hours east of Puerto Plata. However, the long drive on undeveloped roads with poor signage deterred us from going there, so we instead chose to stay in the city. We arrived in town around midday and rather than taking the shuttles from the airport ... read more
Castillo Mundo King
Casa Marina beach
27 Falls


Après quelques jours sur la plage, où nous voyons beaucoup de pratiquants de kite-surf. Nous partons ensuite faire une balade en mer à bord d'un catamaran. Le capitaine me laisse prendre la barre puis va se promener à l'autre bout de l'embarcation. Je ne suis pas fier car il y a quand même du monde à bord, mais tout se passe bien. Nous visitons ensuite la rhumerie Brugal en compagnie de l'héritier, qui en a depuis pris la direction. Ensuite, nous prenons l'avion du retour après ces 15 jours de superbes vacances... read more
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PUERTO PLATA


Ce 28 mars, nous partons faire une excursion vers le centre de l'île. Il y a plus de pistes que de routes, mais elles sont très praticables. Nous en profitons pour visiter le ranch de monsieur et madame Brugal (les parents du marié)... read more
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PUERTO PLATA
PUERTO PLATA


Après avoir publié notre voyage sur la Route 66 (notre premier blog), les membres de la famille et certains de nos amis ayant aimé, nous avons décidé de publier nos vacances précédentes pour faire voyager tout le monde avec nous et montrer ce que nous avons vu. Tout commence en 2009 avec la République Dominicaine. Nous continuons avec, en 2010, notre périple à Miami, au Costa Rica et une croisière aux Bahamas. En 2011, nous partons voir Alan, le fils aîné de Socorro qui habite à Brisbane en Australie. Enfin, en 2012, nous allons voir la maman de Socorro à Cali, en Colombie, et en profitons pour faire un saut au Pérou pour voir le Macchu Picchu. En ce mois de mars 2009, nous partons pour la République Dominicaine passer des vacances au bord de la ... read more
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PUERTO PLATA
PUERTO PLATA


DOMINICAN REPUBLIC WOW AMAZING ARE THE ONLY WAY TO DESCRIBE SUCH A PARADISE IT'S WONDERFUL BENEFITS OF A AMAZING ALL YEAR WORLD SUMMER WEATHER AND IT'S PURE WHITE SANDY BEACHES AND VIEWS THAT WOULD TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY I STAYED IN A GREAT LITTLE LOCATION OF PUERTO PLATA WHICH A FISHING VILLAGE FROM THE MOMENT WE ARRIVED WE WAS NOT DISSAPOINTED ONCE YOU FELT VERY WELCOME AND AFTER A FEW DAYS BECAME FRIENDS WITH THE LOCALS THE RESORT WAS A AMAZING HAD ALOT TO OFFER IT WAS CALLED OCCIDENTAL GRAND FLAMENCO THE RESORT IS ONLY A 3 STAR BECAUSE I WAS RATE IT 5 STARS PURE PARADISE AND BLISS SUITED EVERYONE'S DIFFERENT TYPES OF BREAKS FAMILY FUN AND RELAXING THE SWIMMING POOL HAD A SWIM UP TO BAR GYM BAKETBALL COURTS WATER SPORT'S DIVING, SNOKING. ALL ... read more
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For the last two years, my mother and I have traveled to Peurto Plata in the Dominican Republic. Although I hate staying in hotels, especially all inclusive.. that is where we have ended up for the last two years.. and we will again this March. The only reason that I am always so excited to go back is because I am so in love with the people and the country. We have been taken all around Peurto Plata by our good friend Andenson, (my future husband & my love at first sight victim. lol) and ever since then.. I have truly felt that Dominican is my second home. I really enjoy it there. Not only are the guys totally attractive.. but the country is just so unbelievably perfect. I love it! I can't wait to go ... read more
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Freitag, 8. April, 4pm - endlich hat mein lang ersehnter Urlaub auf der Dominikanischen Republik begonnen. Keine fünf Minuten war ich auf meinem Zimmer, da klingelte auch schon das Telefon :) Benjamin (Tänzer aus der Dom.Rep., den ich vor 2 1/2 Jahren in Punta Cana kennen gelernt habe) wartete in der Lobby auf mich. Die Begrüssung war herzlich wenn auch kurz, da er sich bald auf die Show vorbereiten musste, für die er mir bereits ein Ticket organisiert hatte. Zur Info: Bengee arbeitet bei Ocean World, welches nur 10min zu Fuss vom meinem Resort entfernt liegt. Kurze Zeit später habe ich mit April, einer Frau mittleren Alters aus Miami, die ich im Shuttle kennengelernt habe, das Resort erkundschaftet. Die Anlage war wunderschön, der Strand ebenfalls, nur die Essenszeiten etwas gewöhnungsbedürfig (ab 5pm gabs kein Sushi mehr ... read more
City of Puerto Plata by night
snorkling
Wasserrutsche


Some pics of my 1st time Horseback riding...It was pretty cool I gotta say... read more
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Plaintains
another local that used to come and hang out


.......After a night of drinking and dancing It was time to hit the beach.....Here are some pics...I concluded my trip at the end of March 2010, so I am retro writing these blogs.....I would recommend RD to anyone! great people and beautiful scenery! very chill...... read more
Cacao seeds
Cacao fruit
Cajuil




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