Hotel Talanquera
Check rates and availability for this resort
Find the best prices for Hotel Talanquera from Booking.com.
Travel Blogs from Juan Dolio
Great All Inclusive
This was my first trip out side of the U.S.A. and lets just start by saying that the Dominican Republic was a perfect first choice. The flight was just the right amount of time with a connecting stop in Atlanta GA. From the crazy ride to and from the airport to the beautiful beach resort, it was an excellent first real vacation with Katie. ...
Rotary update - project "el nuevo Vasca"
... forward to working closely with him very soon.
Over the next few weeks, we hope to get the written permission, visit the site of the future garden to take some pictures and plan an outline, and then go to Hato Mayor (next province to the north) to scope out prices and materials. I found out that the places will deliver the items as part of the cost, which is great news. I will be sure to keep you updated as our project progresses. Wish us luck!
...
My home away from home - at last!
... not come with any appliances, and even fewer ever have an actual oven...most Dominicans use their ovens for storage and not for actual cooking)! I think it might very well be my favorite thing that I own here...but the new fridge is also pretty good - it was already here. The "stove" is quite typical Dominican-style...propane powered counter-top burners.. The propane tank is new, and sits beneath the sink, which is very common ...
Donations to schools...and Donna arrives!
... as they receive aid often from various Canadian school groups that come here, from various organizations, etc. Instead, I decided that I wanted to travel to more remote bateyes that are too far away from any towns and that don't receive any aid during the year. However, getting to these bateyes has been a bit of a problem, as we have had to wait for the daily rains to stop so that the very sketchy roads ...
Schools update
... classes, they are often expected to help the family in some way, whether it be taking care of younger siblings, helping with general chores (housework, fetching water, fetching food, etc), or by going to work to earn some money. For example, one of my students is constantly late for school everyday...but it's not because he is lazy or doesn't care about school. He wakes up at 4 in the morning and takes the bus into San Pedro, sets himself up on ...
Location
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Beach
- Free parking