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Author Topic: Help .. planing Vac. (Read 8 times)
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Help .. planing Vac.
« Result #1 Yesterday at 11:30pm »
Once again this year I have the vacation fever and I trying to decide which resort. Every year I read this website and value your information dearly:) So I ask Im looking at puerto plata and wondering on a resort that is CLEAN and the Staff are helpful of course... I have looked at the RIU's but there are 3 and Im not sure which is the best on and If there are other resorts you would recommed? thank you all again every year we have a blast on our holiday and It is you inforamation that helps us decide thanks again
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Author Topic: Resorts with waterslides? (Read 84 times)
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Re: Resorts with waterslides?
« Result #2 Yesterday at 11:07pm »
The Coral de Sol Puerto Plata (?), previously Breezes Puerto Plata, has a great waterslide. It is a real one, part of the stone structure of the pool and leads right into the pool itself.
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2000 Playa Naco POP/Manhattan NY
2001 Iberostar Daiquiri Cayo Coco Cuba/Boston MA
2002 LTI Tuxpan Vardero Cuba/Vancouver/Ottawa
2003 Barcelo Punta Goleta POP
2004 Breezes POP/RIU Mambo POP
2005 Breezes POP
2006 Breezes POP
2007 Playa Pesquero Holguin Cuba
2008 TO for my aunt's 100th birthday party

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Author Topic: Air Transat Club Class (Read 205 times)
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Re: Air Transat Club Class
« Result #3 Yesterday at 10:33pm »
We LOVED it!! Our trip in April is with Air Canada and we booked executive class, it is our daughters wedding and figured we'd splurge! I hope it is nice too!
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Author Topic: Flair Air (Read 172 times)
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Re: Flair Air
« Result #4 Yesterday at 10:30pm »
They cancelled a flight from Ottawa to Puerto Plata but offered a resort of equal value 4* in Punta Cana, same dates.
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POP: BlueBay(2), Breezes(3), CasaMarina(2), Celuisma/Playa Naco, FunTrop., GranVentana HaciendaTrop.
PC: Catalonia, GPB, IFA, Sirenis(2)
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Author Topic: Bus or Priv Transport (Read 5 times)
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« Result #5 Yesterday at 10:29pm »
Hey Guys...was looking over the above thread regarding the taxi fares...I have always just taken the tour company bus...I am alittle confused, as a rule...is there a large benefit to taking a priv taxi?

Thks...as always
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Author Topic: Grand Paladium Question (Read 6 times)
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Grand Paladium Question
« Result #6 Yesterday at 10:23pm »
Which is better...Deluxe Room at the Palace or Imperial Club Deluxe Room at the Bavaro for an extra $50/week?
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Author Topic: Melia Caribe wedding!! (Read 112,846 times)
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Re: Melia Caribe wedding!!
« Result #7 Yesterday at 10:08pm »
I'm getting married in May and I am trying to decide if we should get a DJ or not. We are having a private reception so we definitely need music, but we are having the reception outside so I'm not sure if n iPod speaker would be loud enough. I am trying to avoid the hassle of downloading a bunch of music for the reception but a DJ is expensive and I'm not sure if it's worth the money.

Does anyone have any suggestions or advice?

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P.S. We have 20 guests booked for the wedding thus far but I think that will pretty much be the final number.
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Author Topic: Fax-back credit card confirmation (Read 211 times)
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« Result #8 Yesterday at 10:05pm »

Yesterday at 4:20pm, nssunlovers wrote:

Unfortunately, the answer to your question is yes. Over booking is common, but not just in the DR. We were only affected by it directly once, and that was in Cuba. Our travel supplier upgraded us to a higher rated resort and it all turned out well in the end...

We're quite sure your tour company representative would find you comparable or superior accomodation.

Thanks sunlovers! I'm an optimist so I'm also sure all we be well.

I was surprised to read at the Air France website that the company practices over-booking!

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Author Topic: cell phones (Read 15 times)
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Re: cell phones
« Result #9 Yesterday at 9:59pm »
I'm from Canada too and mine worked just fine last February. I don't recall any significant charges.
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Author Topic: Just An Obversation...Grounded Ship PC (Read 200 times)
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Re: Just An Obversation...Grounded Ship PC
« Result #10 Yesterday at 9:59pm »
Astron 2008: http://image72.webshots.com/72/3/53/1/2956353010054302752ofsjde_fs.jpg

Astron 2009: http://image63.webshots.com/763/5/57/72/2045557720054302752RBIRam_fs.jpg

Warning: these are large pics
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Author Topic: Taxis in Playa Dorada? (Read 43 times)
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Re: Taxis in Playa Dorada?
« Result #11 Yesterday at 9:49pm »

Yesterday at 1:06pm, FireGuy wrote:
Only Tourist Taxis (the expensive guys) are permitted to make pickups inside of Playa Dorada. Non-tourist taxis are permitted to make drop-offs but then must leave empty. If you want to use a non-tourist taxi you will have to make arrangements to meet him outside of the gates.

Gregg

(Sorry, Bob composing while you posted.)

Gregg, can I assume that Martin Espinal is considered a tourist taxi then? He picks up inside, at least by appointment.

Tom
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Author Topic: Just An Obversation...Grounded Ship PC (Read 200 times)
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Re: Just An Obversation...Grounded Ship PC
« Result #12 Yesterday at 9:17pm »
It will be between my feet again in 57 days, at Elegance , i think?
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Author Topic: OK... Where is the best value for $$? (Read 61 times)
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Re: OK... Where is the best value for $$?
« Result #13 Yesterday at 9:12pm »
glad i am not the only one who thinks so
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00 Acapulco
00, 04/05 Cayo Guilliermo
04, 05 Florida
03/04 Holguin
03, 08, 09, 10 Mayan
02, 04, 05/06 Puerto Plata
98, 06, 10 Puerto Vallarta
05, 07 Punta Cana
99 Vegas

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Author Topic: Majestic Colonial swim up rooms (Read 137 times)
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Re: Majestic Colonial swim up rooms
« Result #14 Yesterday at 9:10pm »
I think you are correct I did some research and it said it is adults only for these rooms, Ya who! I love kids, just not beside me where there is a pool, I would worry they might fall in.
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Author Topic: Majestic Colonial swim up rooms (Read 137 times)
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Re: Majestic Colonial swim up rooms
« Result #15 Yesterday at 9:08pm »

Dec 28, 2009, 9:20pm, EDinNB wrote:
"Of course I always reserve the right to misremember something - LOL.

Gregg "

Was Brugal involved?

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Author Topic: cell phones (Read 15 times)
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« Result #16 Yesterday at 9:06pm »
Hi has anyone used there blackberry tour phone there? And where there charges for messaging? I am from Canada, if that makes a difference
thanks
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Author Topic: Flair Air (Read 172 times)
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Re: Flair Air
« Result #17 Yesterday at 8:30pm »
ya that wouldn t bother me .....it's just not knowing what hotel..I m so used to reading reviews and making requests....:)
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Author Topic: Flair Air (Read 172 times)
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Re: Flair Air
« Result #18 Yesterday at 8:16pm »
The prices are really good but I`m nervous about using them....I heard that they cancelled a flight to POP before X`mas from Ottawa. I was looking at the last two dates out of YHZ but I`m scared of them being cancelled...I`m also worried that the flight times will change from a mid-day arrival to night. I see that most of the flights to POP are night arrivals. The prices are certainly the best I`ve seen by far though...
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Bahia Principe, San Juan 07
Sirenis Tropical, Punta Cana 08
Aguas Azules, Varadero 09
Puerto Plata 09

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Author Topic: Just An Obversation...Grounded Ship PC (Read 200 times)
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« Result #19 Yesterday at 8:11pm »
I have some new and old photos but no idea how to get the images into a reply.
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Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana - Oct. 09
Gran Bahia Principe - Jamaica - Oct. 08
DC, New York and Las Vegas in between
Riu Palace Macao - Sept. 03
Riu Taino - Sept. 02

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Author Topic: Just An Obversation...Grounded Ship PC (Read 200 times)
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Re: Just An Obversation...Grounded Ship PC
« Result #20 Yesterday at 8:03pm »
post with copyright phot0 had to be deleted againsy TOS (terms of service)
Sorry save them and edit then and host on a free hosting site.
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Author Topic: Just An Obversation...Grounded Ship PC (Read 200 times)
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« Result #21 Yesterday at 7:58pm »
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Breezes PuertoPlata 2004
Arenas Blancas 2008
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Author Topic: Just An Obversation...Grounded Ship PC (Read 200 times)
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Re: Just An Obversation...Grounded Ship PC
« Result #22 Yesterday at 7:58pm »
LOL it is a very nice pic but the copy right 2004 suggests it is not that recent
just an opservation
lol

_{it had to be removed because of copyright issues...Wud}
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Breezes PuertoPlata 2004
Arenas Blancas 2008
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Author Topic: OK... Where is the best value for $$? (Read 61 times)
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Re: OK... Where is the best value for $$?
« Result #23 Yesterday at 7:57pm »

Yesterday at 6:57pm, Greg_n_Cassie wrote:
I know that depending on what you are looking for in your vacation - will greatly decide you the price...

But how about just "cold beer" "OK food" "Good Beach (white sand)"???

We want to go to Punta Canta this year and only have Puerto Plata, Breezes March 2009 to compare to.

Are there specific deals out there for Feb or march (Late Feb or Early March)?? That I can jump on?

Or should we wait it out for a few more weeks? We are NOT ones to plan a "last minute" vacation - and would not want to wait much longer than Jan 15th to decide and book.

Thanks all!!

I will not tell you where to book but if you have only been to Breezes POP you will be in for a treat in Punta Cana no matter where you stay, it is that much better even in the lowest class resort.

IMHO
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Author Topic: Punta Cana Princess (Read 68 times)
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Re: Punta Cana Princess
« Result #24 Yesterday at 7:54pm »
Still on Princess resorts home website
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Author Topic: OK... Where is the best value for $$? (Read 61 times)
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Re: OK... Where is the best value for $$?
« Result #25 Yesterday at 7:53pm »
I was at Breezes puerto plata in 04. The beach there was terrible, but the food was edible and the Presidente was cold. lol
I do agree that any beach in Punta Cana is better then at Breezes. As for the resort and the food, that could vary quite abit. If you Like Presidente make sure the resort you are interested in still serves it, some resorts are not serving it anymore, so I am told
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Breezes PuertoPlata 2004
Arenas Blancas 2008
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Author Topic: OK... Where is the best value for $$? (Read 61 times)
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Re: OK... Where is the best value for $$?
« Result #26 Yesterday at 7:43pm »
i think any resort in p.c. will be way better then breezes you will be very surprised
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00 Acapulco
00, 04/05 Cayo Guilliermo
04, 05 Florida
03/04 Holguin
03, 08, 09, 10 Mayan
02, 04, 05/06 Puerto Plata
98, 06, 10 Puerto Vallarta
05, 07 Punta Cana
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Author Topic: Punta Cana Princess (Read 68 times)
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Re: Punta Cana Princess
« Result #27 Yesterday at 7:10pm »
pcp3, I'm curious about your question.
Have you heard something that leads you to think that PCP has changed hands?
I have read many recent reviews on other forums that are very favorable and no mention of change of ownership. They did have a excellent customer relations representative ( Diana Casoliba) leave recently. We (4) are heading there again on March 5th.
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Author Topic: OK... Where is the best value for $$? (Read 61 times)
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Re: OK... Where is the best value for $$?
« Result #28 Yesterday at 7:00pm »
we are doing the same thing ..........check the incredible deal at Go Travel South $849 for a 5* Punta Cana resort all inclusive!! Thing is when you get on your bus at the airport they tell you which hotel you ll be staying at.............how can you go wrong with ANY 5 star in PC at $849.....Flair Air which I know nothing about but have heard no bad comments yet. check it out
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Author Topic: OK... Where is the best value for $$? (Read 61 times)
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OK... Where is the best value for $$?
« Result #29 Yesterday at 6:57pm »
I know that depending on what you are looking for in your vacation - will greatly decide you the price...

But how about just "cold beer" "OK food" "Good Beach (white sand)"???

We want to go to Punta Canta this year and only have Puerto Plata, Breezes March 2009 to compare to.

Are there specific deals out there for Feb or march (Late Feb or Early March)?? That I can jump on?

Or should we wait it out for a few more weeks? We are NOT ones to plan a "last minute" vacation - and would not want to wait much longer than Jan 15th to decide and book.

Thanks all!!
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Breezes Puerto Plata March 2009

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Author Topic: Sickness after returning home (Read 323 times)
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Re: Sickness after returning home
« Result #30 Yesterday at 6:51pm »

Yesterday at 5:24pm, joecan wrote:
.....
Well now I'm ready too for that omlette ...

Fun Royale always did a good one. And I know which came first; the chicken or the egg. Obviously. It's egg at breakfast and BBQ chicken at lunch ...
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Author Topic: Punta Cana Princess (Read 68 times)
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Re: Punta Cana Princess
« Result #31 Yesterday at 6:20pm »
I just booked a last minute trip there and leave next thursday. The reviews that I have seen all seem to be good. I'm hoping that it is exactly that. If anyone has any further info that would be great.
thanks,
Happy New Year!
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Author Topic: Just An Obversation...Grounded Ship PC (Read 200 times)
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« Result #32 Yesterday at 6:08pm »
It will be missed . It was always are favorite land mark to walk to. Hopefully i will be able to see her one more time..
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Casa Marina Peurto Plata 2000
Catalina 2001
Cozemel 2002
Peurto Vallarta2003
Melia 2004
Montigo Bay Jamica 2005
Grand Palladium Royal Suites2006
Ocean Sand and Blue 2007
Oasis Cancun 2007
Bavaro Princess 2008
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Author Topic: Just An Obversation...Grounded Ship PC (Read 200 times)
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Re: Just An Obversation...Grounded Ship PC
« Result #33 Yesterday at 5:44pm »
Astron, the Russian freighter was scuttled there in 1978, when nobody would pay for their needed fuel, she has survived many a storm but is definitely deteriorating.
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Author Topic: video cameras (Read 48 times)
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Re: video cameras
« Result #34 Yesterday at 5:29pm »
If you are not looking for a fancy video camera, I would recommend rather a small pocket digital camera, with great video capabilities.
With a 16 gb card you can take lots of photos and tens of minutes of video. (just Google for a Panasonic ZS3 or so - Has dedicated video button, so you are ready anytime for a shot)

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1998/1999 Cabo Blanco
2000 & 2001 Venta Club Gran Dominicus
2003 Riu Bambu Punta Cana
2004 Casa Del Mar - Bayahibe
2005 Paladium - Puerto Valarta
2006 Iberostar Bavaro - Punta Cana
2007 Casa Del Mar - Bayahibe
2008 EdenH - Punta Cana
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Author Topic: Sickness after returning home (Read 323 times)
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Re: Sickness after returning home
« Result #35 Yesterday at 5:24pm »
If is getting better is good.
But just sharing the info: in the heavy stomach issues it is indeed very important to keep the body hydrated. But it is very-very important to eat something solid, what is absorbing the liquids . Otherwise is nothing to hold in your digestive system the fluids.
Well now I'm ready too for that omlette ...
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« Result #36 Yesterday at 5:24pm »
Thread removed.......poster on permanent vacation from forums.

and thank you to all the posters who supported my position.

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Author Topic: Ocean Blue- suite and prestige suites difference (Read 25 times)
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« Result #37 Yesterday at 5:22pm »
I have stayed at the OB and peeked in the suite you speak of ..........the biggest deal is IF you want a nice view of the ocean or even a decent pool view ................they are all in those last 2 bldgs which house the prestige suites. nomal rooms are fine, at least to us but a 3 or 4 minutes strool to the beach which was nice too!! especially after fillin your face at the buffet best of luck!!
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Author Topic: Ocean Blue- suite and prestige suites difference (Read 25 times)
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Ocean Blue- suite and prestige suites difference
« Result #38 Yesterday at 5:02pm »
Hello Everyone; I am here for help once again....
Ocean Sands / Ocean Blue and would like help with knowing what the difference is between suite and the prestige suite. What do you get extra? Anyone that has used this can you please let me know what it included.
Thanks
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Author Topic: Fax-back credit card confirmation (Read 211 times)
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« Result #39 Yesterday at 4:20pm »
"Do the hotels over-book like the airlines do and if so, what would happen if you arrived at a hotel and they told you "Sorry, there are no more rooms available"?"....

Unfortunately, the answer to your question is yes. Over booking is common, but not just in the DR. We were only affected by it directly once, and that was in Cuba. Our travel supplier upgraded us to a higher rated resort and it all turned out well in the end.

On both of our visits to the Bahia Principe San Juan, we were approached by staff during our stay and asked if we would like to spend a few nights at another resort. The Bahia was overbooked and they wanted to make space for new arrivals. We told them they could send the new arrivals to another resort because we were happy right there. The overbooking tends to happen on weekends. However, we try to travel mid-week and the resorts are never at capacity when we arrive.

We're quite sure your tour company representative would find you comparable or superior accomodation.
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Tryp Cayo Coco Feb. 2004
Tryp Cayo Coco Apr. 2004
Brisas Guadalavaca Feb. 2005
Iberostar Daiquiri Feb. 2006
NH Krystal Laguna Feb. 2007
Bahia Principe San Juan Feb/Mar 2008
Bahia Principe San Juan Feb. 2009
Gran Bahia Principe El Portillo, Samana Feb/Mar 2010

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Author Topic: Fax-back credit card confirmation (Read 211 times)
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« Result #40 Yesterday at 4:04pm »
Airport benches are quite comfortable.

Sorry .... not a funny response !!!!!!!!!
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