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Don't run a bar tab outside of the resorts!

by allenk_007

Although the Dominican Republic offers some beautiful resorts and beaches, and some nice people, the island also has more than its fair share of poverty and some folks (too many unfortunately) who have less than honorable intentions.In a downtown Puerto Plata bar & grill, they asked if I wanted to run a tab. I did, only to find out my credit card was used to buy for the house or so it seemed, and OFTEN. I asked to see the manager, the police were called... it was "pay or go to jail". Were the cops in cahoots? Seems so. Then, to top it off, I was "escorted" to the ATM where I was forced to take out the max daily withdrawal for my "escorts".Enjoy the island, but if you go off the resorts, be very careful and don't go alone!

WATCH YOUR KIDS !!!

by Hermanater

This is something that makes me sick. This is not a place specific concern. While at the pool I notice a little girl about 2 ? 3 yrs old. She had water wings on and was in water over 5 feet deep. There was absolutely nobody watching her. I stayed within a couple feet of her while with my son. After 30 minutes (I thought her parents would come back) I asked her if her mother was around. The girl said yes and quickly left to run to her mother. (I was a stranger so she ran away). I noticed who her parents were.My dilemma was this; do I make an attempt to tune her parents into reality??? Or do I turn a blind eye and pray nothing happens ??? I know that if something happened to her, I would feel guilty.I decided that I would keep an eye out for her. The next day, she was left alone in deep water for over 1 hour while her dad was at the other end of the pool reading a magazine. He looked for...

girls alone??? be carefull

by serge_fortin2001

If you go somewhere as girl alone make sure not being to drunk and well on your gard because the boys over there have a verry easy way with women, i mean by that, there is 11 girls for one boy so they are not used to be andswered no from a woman.

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The weather is great but when...

by Umfufu

The weather is great but when you go in october there can be heavy rain. They fall like showers and there is warm water coming down. But you have to be aware of it otherwise you are in the pool and then the rain is coming down....but hee it will lest no longer then 10 minutes then the clout is gone and the water too.

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If there is a hurrican stay...

by monica78

If there is a hurrican stay away from the sea... Do not go closer than 1 km.... Some years ago a lot of people was killed because of the hurricans. The electricity can also be away for days if it happens...

The only warning I'm gone give...

by Franberu

The only warning I'm gone give you are applying everywhere in the world. Dress without rich appearance leave your jewels at home. Be sober and friendly and stay out of the places where prostitution and criminality are the rules. Stay with the common poeple.I have read some purpose about your arrival in an airport where two or three young man are hurrying towards your loggage and grabbing them to transport them outside. If you don't like this, tell them politely and gently. It is more efficient if you speak in spanish. Learn this phrase before going: no necessito sus servicios por favor voy a traer mis maletas.Remember your not in your country and habits are differents. You can obtain much more by being gentle and polite than being rude. Be cool and enjoy!Never forget that the earnings of a dominican is far from what your earn home. Don't juge their way of doing things with the eye of a...

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There it’s a lot to do about...

by Ronald_T

There it’s a lot to do about the risks at the Dominican Republic. When you arrive over there, be alert for pickpockets and real violence when you go outside the resort, and sorry to say that, it is necessary. But I never had any kind of problems there because I always took a guard with me from the resort who was free that evening. So, beware of your money, put it on a save place when your going outside, and watch out for the children, there have nimble fingers and your money is gone before you know it.

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Mosi`s

by kid-keith

mosiquito`s can be a problem in the Dom Rep, so take the necersarry precaution`s before you travel and even consult a doctor, take plenty of insect repelent and cover up at night.

The water

by jennijeans

Even we drank the water that was supposed to be filtered it took a week and I was running to the bathroom and my boyfriend too. It only lasted about 3/4 days. Maybe it was the fruit and vegetables.

You think people from France drive like crazy?

by lewistfo

Just being on the road is a danger, by foot, bicycle car or bus. But it,s a risk you will have to accept in order to visit

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Q:  Hi. I am thinking about renting a vehicle when I visit the DR, but I hear that the drivers are maniacs and don't follow the rules... 

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A: My experience in driving in the DR is a bit dated now, but I expect that things have not changed for the better. We rented a car that looked like it had seen better... 

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