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Old Aug 13th, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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Hi, about the Dominican Republic. One one arrives in Santo Domingo- how far is it to the resort/beach areas? Is it a long trek?
What are the hospitals like there?

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Old Aug 13th, 2004 | 06:05 PM
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Dominican Republic has several beach/resort areas some a rather long distance ( 4 hour drive ) from Santo Domingo. What area were you interested in?
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Old Aug 14th, 2004 | 05:17 AM
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Why not land at one of the airports closer to the beach areas? Santo Domingo is not really close to the beaches.
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Old Aug 14th, 2004 | 06:27 AM
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Well, I have noticed very cheap airfares from JFK to Santo Domingo. are there flights from JFK to other parts of the Dominican Repub? what is the most efficient way to fly?
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Old Aug 15th, 2004 | 02:59 AM
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Fly into Punta Cana, you will be right in the beach area. Barely a 20 minute cab ride depending on your resort choice.
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Old Aug 15th, 2004 | 06:32 AM
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I would avoid SD if possible. Rough treatment at the airport by baggage handlers (" gimme 20 dollars&quot. Maybe its 30 by now. However I hear very good things about Punta Cana and La Romana.
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Old Aug 15th, 2004 | 07:03 AM
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AA has cheap fares to Puerto Plata on the north coast. You can fly into Santo Domingo & be relatively close to a few beach areas, Boca Chica & Juan Dolio, but I'd either look for fares to Puerto Plata or Punta Cana.
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Old Aug 15th, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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We stayed in Boca Chica once. Forget it. Follow BBT's advice for PP or PC. Also try thihttp://www.debbiesdominicantravel.com/s site:
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Old Aug 15th, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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Check out...http://www.debbiesdominicantravel.com./

Even if you have to fly into Punta Cana or La Romana.. I would avoid Puerta Platta, my least favorite area of the D.R. Love S.D., but no beaches..
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