Can any1 give me some great tips when going to the dominican republic?

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Ashley D

I had a teacher who had been to the Dominican Republic several times and actually met her husband there. She explained that over there, there are no rude questions. So don't be offened if someone asks you something like how much you weigh or make. It's always good to just bring standard medicine like Tylenol for headaches, Sinus relief medicine in case you contract a cold and of course, you will want to be bring bug spray. In certain areas there are tons of bugs, especially mosquitos. I hope I helped out. Have fun!

danlad69

yer when you are there if some body trys too sell you some do not speak too them as they will follow you from hours till you give in and buy it my ex friend and was thre they wanted too put sime thing in her hair she spoke too them for five mins trying too say no then they followed me and her for a hour then she give in it cost nearly twenty pounds for some thing she really did not wont we was told not too even say no just tooo walk away they will then go too the next person . danny

rtippie57

I went to Republica Dominicana for Spring Break '06. I had a blast. Santo Domingo, Boca Chica, La Romana, Bano and Puerto Plata. I was all over the island. Medicines you get there from the pharmacia. No script needed for most. I had NO probs with bugs, dissentary anything like that. If you get a drink with ice in it, make sure the ice has a hole down the center. This ensures it is manufactured ice. The water system can get you on the toilet for days if you are not careful. Other than that, it is the most beautiful place I have ever been. If I were to hit the lottery, I would retire there. It is that nice of a place. Some of the most happiest people in the world.

IBSI Special Investigator

WAIT. If you are planning to visit this country, and you are taking prescribed medications, MAKE SURE you bring with you a prescription or anything from your doctor indicating the name of the medications prescribed, the length you must take the medication.

If you have any problems while visiting the Dominican Republic, contact the International Family Aid & Support Center Headquarters, their web address is

http://www.ifasc.org

Don't hessitate to contact them now if you wish. They can give you very good advise and help you in many ways. They are non profit and work with all countries in the world.

VEGAS

if you are going all inclusive AVOID mini mini disco evening entertainment (unless you have kids) it is the same EVERY single evening !!
and good mosquito spray

Jo C

you need tetinus, polio, typhoid tablets but you have to buy them dont get ripped off though the doc tells you they are around 15 for a course but tesco do them for about 3-4 pounds if you kept upto date with your boosters you probably only need to have the tablets

only advice i can give is drink plenty of water, plenty of sun tan oil and if you can go diving it is an amazing experience to try if you havent done it i did it in jamaica 10yrs ago and again in aug in dom rep truely is fantastic and if you can afford the extra book first class seats like i did everything is paid for and alot more comfortable flight is a killer lol oh and have a fab time

nightowl

make sure yr bug spray is 50%DEET if you are goin on any trips.go on the catamaran trip but make sure you pick the orange one.thats the most fun.the other two white ones are the hotel reps and cost a fortune.dont book ANYTHING with reps..shop around and dont forget to haggle.paradice island is a 3hr drive to get there but the snorkling is to die for.Iv been to D.R. 3 times and goin back in march.Have a great time

lennydiane

what part of the dom rep are you going to
we went 4 years ago and had no probs with bugs
just the heat

Zoey

I'm going there too. I also posted a question. Reading your answers. Doesn't look too positive does it. I just posted my question, so hopefully we will get more positive responses. I will be sooooo pissed if this place sucks. Enjoy your vacation. Hopefully we will have good experiences!!

renny k

My partner went to the DR. Haggle a price for taxis before setting off. Never accept the fitrst price for anything. Ignore the weather forecasts in the uk, they were wrong all the time. If you can get out and about.

arfarfmom

I packed a small first aid kit, did not use it. Cameras, suntan lotion, everyday stuff (shampoo,deodorant, etc). did not have any problems with bugs. Drink bottled water only, make coffee with it also. tipping will get you better service. haggle with the price of something you want. enjoy yourself looking forward going back in April.

JohnH(UK)

Make sure you are armed at all times, especialy in the city.

fdedo79

hy rachel
come in egypt

curlyloxx

yes don't go.
the country is a dirty hell hole. my girlfriend nearly died of food poisoning, apparently it's quite common.
if you do go take tons of bug spray as everything there is mega big, the ants are an inch long and bite, the fruit bats poo on you as you walk under the trees and the pools are full of reptiles in the morning

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