Holidays in Mexico/America/Caribbean???

**Randi** · 01-03-2006, 08:33 AM

I was going to suggest Dominican Republic, we have been there twice, but it was in december. Both times we stayed on the North coast near Puerto Plata. One time in Camino del Sol, and the other time in Riu Merengue. We had a lot more fun in Camino del Sol! Stay away from Sosua!

Dominican Republic is quite cheap compared to the rest of Carribean and there are so many things to see and the locals are really friendly. I don't recommend that you hire a car!

Here' s a link with reviews of various places and hotels:

http://www.debbiesdominicantravel.com/

**Miss Z** · 01-03-2006, 08:43 AM

Thanks Randi, we going to look more at the DR today

**Suki Wingy** · 01-03-2006, 12:43 PM

I have only been to the Gulf of California in Northwest Mexico (as far as warm vacation spots go) the water was beautiful and it was a lot less turisty. I went durring easter so the water was too cold to be in without wetsuits but I am pretty sure it is nice and warm durring the summer.

**caseysmom** · 01-03-2006, 01:16 PM

We took a family vacation to cancun 3 years ago, it was great. I definetely preferred it over hawaii. I also recommend the all inclusive resorts. We went to xcarat and loved it, don't miss the underground river. Tres rios was a lot of fun too. I would recommend Moon Palace its a nice place to stay.

**Randi** · 01-03-2006, 01:41 PM

You can see photos of some resorts here.
http://www.debbiesdominicantravel.com/photos.html

There are virtuel tours in some of them, and in this link also to Mexican Riu resorts.

OK, they are expensive, but sometimes you can get a cheap offer by charter.

http://www.riubambu.com/RIU_WEB_PAGE...rtual_menu.htm