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Flamingo and pond

Dos and Don'ts, and other Miscellaneous

Written by micas on August 10, 2007

  • . The water Everyone traveling from Europe or North America is advised NOT to drink water, unless it's bottled. Even though in some places they might say the water is properly treated for drinking I...
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First Impressions of RIU Palace Punta Cana

Written by Cantin2 on February 23, 2007

  • We love Punta Cana for its beaches and all inclusive is the "way to go" because this area was developed for tourists - there is no quaint colonial town or small fishing village to spend...
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Sports Bar

Dining Options at Riu Palace

Written by Cantin2 on February 23, 2007

  • Dining at Riu Palace does not fit into the 5* category. The food is not bad or inedible, it's just that the preparation and presentation are not appealing especially to Americans. Food is plentiful but...
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Beach at RIU Palace Punta Cana

Beaches and Pools at RIU Palace Punta Cana

Written by Cantin2 on February 16, 2007

  • The beach and pools at RIU Palace are spectacular. As you walk from the main building toward the beach - the tiled walkway lined with tall palms and manicured lawns leads you past five fountain...
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Rooms at RIU Palace Punta Cana

Written by Cantin2 on February 15, 2007

  • All rooms at the RIU Palace Punta Cana are junior suites - the resort has 7 four-story buildings in the shape of a horseshoe overlooking pools and fountains. The architecture is "palatial" - All rooms...
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Punta Cana....It's so Relaxing

Written by ChristeenMarie on January 19, 2006

  • I went to a resort called "The Cocotal" in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. It was well off the beaten path, yet had everything right there that I needed. However, this journal is not really about...
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Secrets Excellence

Written by jcurtner on May 4, 2004

  • I am writing to attempt to put into words something that has so far, since our return, been nearly impossible to convey to all the people I have spoken with. My wife and I returned...
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Flying into the DR - A three hour tour?

Written by Kim M. on April 16, 2003

  • The flight to Punta Cana from Baltimore took about 3.5 hours. We departed BWI early, a little before 8:30am and had a very nice flight. This trip package, booked through Apple Vacations, included a round-trip...
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A few tips to enhance your stay

Written by Cantin2 on August 16, 2003

  • 1. Don't bother to fill out the immigration forms at the airport -- they don't care about them, so just go to the head of the line. 2. Don't forget sunscreen and bug repellent with at...
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The People of Dominican Republic

Written by PazMundo on November 14, 2002

  • Who are they? They are children, parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. They live in the country and they live in the city. We visited a "typical" Dominican house on our Jungle tour, and saw how the...
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