Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Travel Blogs

Sunshiny Days
Mar 30, 2003

I've backpacked before. And I'll be backpacking next week. But I am not a backpacking snob that can't appreciate an all inclusive resort. My friends and I are having a blast. Most of them have never been any further than the US. And to have free food ...

Vacation in Dominican Republic
Feb 9, 2002

A short but much needed vacation in the Dominican Republic. We visit nearby Sosua and Cabarete, drink like there's no tomorrow, and enjoy the lovely beaches. Valentine's Day here is wonderful!

Puerto Plata
Dec 14, 2008 (4 photos)

Arrival in Puerto Plata

Dominican Republic: Part I
Jan 17, 2007 (3 photos)

... can handle it. Roy:  Alright.  We're bodybaggers. Apparently, the bodybag business is booming in the Dominican Republic.  After fielding Katie's questions about "specialty bodybags filled with whiskey," they tell us they know the workers ...

Dominican Republic
Feb 19, 2000

My first time South of the US, and we decided to go to the Dominican Republic. We went on a couple of great day trips - to some waterfalls, into some villages, but the highlight was definitely getting off the resort and taking local transportation down to ...

Puerto Plata
Jan 17, 2004

Went here with my youngest son.

Into the sun
Feb 13, 2005

We arrived in DR tonight and it's very humid.

Martin & Agnes Caribbean Adventure - June 2008
Jul 3, 2008 (10 photos)

... flammable. Cigarettes (Marlboro) are cheapest at the airport duty free though at $24 per 200 where as at the hotel and around Puerto Plata they range from $28 - $35 per 200.  You will also have the opportunity to be photographed with either Macaw ( ...

Honeymoon
Sep 11, 1995 (2 photos)

  When Trevor and I arrived at the airport in the Dominican the airport staff stopped us and took our picture.  The idea was to purchase the picture on your way back home.  I have never seen anything like this before on ...

The Dominican Republic with Sara!
Sep 4, 2008

The DR for a week with Sara!

Faith as small as a Mustard Seed
Aug 8, 2008

Well this is my first week without the beloved Miriam (tear) but I have been brave and as savvy a traveler as one could be.  Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week I spent the mornings out at an orphanage for children with disabilities.  The ...

Jeep safari tour
Dec 30, 2007 (5 photos)

These are some images of the tour. it finishes with a visit to the amazing Damajagua Waterfalls, unafortunately I haven't got any pictures as I did not think of buying a watercamera :S but if you type in internet the name you can get amazing pictures!

Puerto Plata Sightseeing, Farewell Dinner
Jan 27, 2008 (12 photos)

Saturday, January 26, 2008 Puerto Plata Sightseeing, Farewell Dinner   Dear Readers:   Several of us head into town this morning to see the sights, beginning at the 16th Century San Felipe Fort. It is the only remnant of Puerto Plata's early ...

Rep. Dominicana
Jan 16, 2006

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Dominican Republic
Feb 15, 2007

Stayed here for 2 weeks in an all inclusive resort. Hotel Gran Ventana Beach Resort

DR
Feb 12, 2003

We arrive.

Rocks and Rain
Aug 16, 2008

... October. So, one day this week Dale and I went out to collect some rocks!  And not just any rocks but a type of Dominican turquoise.  We took a public care out to the middle of nowhere and got off jumped over a cactus fence and on the face of ...

Vals Log.......
May 15, 2008

hi to all me val. well iv been very bis, went on the water fall trip taken 2 hours to get the but was woirth it. its raining today but worm. got a dvd of the trip will show wen get back home thats if i do come back, it nice to see british here to wen ...

We're leaving...
May 23, 2008

We are now leaving.. There was some good stuff.. and a learning experience to staying at a resort... (bring a watch next time!!!) now to get back to Ottawa...

I'm leaving on a jet plane...
Sep 1, 2006

Thought I deserved a holiday, okay I have the mother of all holiday's planned for the new year... But one where its for my relaxation rather than the trip itself... When I say rushed, I mean that it was booked less than a week before I leave. Happy ...

Crossroads - Week 1
Jun 8, 2008

... my life.  After leaving Santiago, our group of 11 met up with 15 other people to begin our volunteer project just outside of Puerto Plata.  We are staying way up in the hills at this BEAUTIFUL place I cannot even begin to describe.  A lady ...

A day to remember, FOREVER
Jan 7, 2008 (46 photos)

... .  Earlier in the week my dad and I had booked a trip to Ocean World for today, which was not too far away - by Puerto Plata.  Everyone was going except for Tony, his wife and her parents, and all of the "kids" were booked to swim with the ...

because I am
Aug 16, 2008

... next gwagwa to my destination paying only 30 more pesos making the trip 80 pesos, only 10 more than the actual cost of a ride from Puerto Plata to Cabarete.  The driver was even nice enough to point out how to get to the beach. So that was a big ...

Dominican Republic
Apr 1, 2009

Great times here.

Sunshine and sand!
May 13, 2008

... then had a great eveing watching the show, and then there was a disco at the beach bar and we were learning to dance the dominican way! Still need a lot of practice tho! Then we watche dthe sun come up again, whilst we were in the sea (even at that ...

Relaxing at the Resort
Jul 15, 2006 (5 photos)

We arrive at the resort after a long, exhilarating ride through the dark narrow roads from the airport in Santiago. The lobby is beautiful and we can tell the resort will look even better in person than it did in the pictures. The next morning we get a ...

Getting out of the cold weather!
Jan 2, 2008 (8 photos)

Hard to believe that our family trip to the Dominican Republic is finally here!  Actually, it was only less than 2 months ago that I knew I was going to be going.  My dad's daughter and son, Lynette and Tony, and their families, were going on a ...

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Mar 22, 2006

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Puerto Plata
Apr 25, 2007

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Dominican Republic with Mark
Mar 16, 2005

Dominican Republic with Mark