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towelsnap

07-18-2009, 09:04 PM

I haven't been online in a while, since I'm working my a$$ off for a vacation. I'm going down south and need people’s tips/experiences on their previous vacations. I've gone to Europe and all over the states but not to any of the islands . I’m considering doing a package deal kinda set on the DR or Jamaica or Mexico (I know Swine flu) and have no interest in a cruise (motion sickness).

I've done lots of research on areas and which islands and hotels to avoid, as well as great places to get deals (full trip is only going to cost me $500-900) . I am leaving (yes in hurricane season) in September this year. If anyone has a previous travel experience or would recommend a place to visit please feel free to drop a line. I've read many reviews and hey TM3 is like family so why not ask here too :bana..

Thanks a lot,

- Greg
:pop

MistaChin

07-18-2009, 09:12 PM

Make sure you get your Hepatitis A & B shots (Twinrix). Also take your Dukarol to fight against travellers diarrhea and DO NOT DRINK THE WATER! You might want to do some excursions (scuba diving, horseback riding, etc.) so make sure you bring lots of extra cash. Tip the room cleaners and they'll fold your towels and sheets into lots of pretty animals. Last but not least, have fun!

towelsnap

07-18-2009, 09:27 PM

gabbygenier

07-18-2009, 10:00 PM

st marteen is the best of the islands

crystal8484

07-18-2009, 11:43 PM

as for the whole water thing ask the resort where they get their water... (think ice cubes, slushie drinks, what they're washing the food in). generally most resorts will have filtered water and is safe to drink. I had no problems in the dominican with the water, although they provided bottled water in the rooms.

Puerto Plata was incredible, although the beaches were not that nice.

Cuba has the best beaches ever!! Varadeo FTW.

MistaChin

07-18-2009, 11:49 PM

Thanks :) ... ya for sure shots and Dukarol... and I've heard the water = most of your vacation spent in the washroom ..

Have you travelled down there? Is so where and would you recommend?

another question..... tippin is key for good results from roomservice etc.... how much is fair? (in other words what could I get away with ...... while avoiding the fact I'm cheap hahah)

I stayed in Punta Cana, DR. One of the most beautiful beaches i've ever been too. Better than the one in Holguin, Cuba IMO. A key tip for great room service is $2US a day left on the pillow. Trust me, im a cheap ass and i went through just fine hahaha

Zoom Zoom Boy

07-18-2009, 11:51 PM

Crystalline,

You need to go to Punta Cana in the Dominican for really nice beaches. Varadero in Cuba is awesome too and I love Cuba in general, but Punta Cana makes Puerto Plata look like a ghetto... :chuckle

Thrizzl3

07-19-2009, 12:10 AM

hey greg have you have to go to varadero, cuba man its soooo fun

here's some stuff i did
hanging with a few buddies...
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq273/guranteed_justice/hanginaround.jpg

or you can chill with the snakes lol
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq273/guranteed_justice/snakeee.jpg

balance melons on your head
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq273/guranteed_justice/african.jpg

embrace the sun
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq273/guranteed_justice/thesun.jpg

or chill with a cigar in your mouth
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq273/guranteed_justice/cigars.jpg

that was my cuba vacation

towelsnap

07-19-2009, 12:15 AM

Bahahahah Phil by far the best and most random reply yet hahahahahhahah

MistaChin

07-19-2009, 08:15 AM

balance melons on your head
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq273/guranteed_justice/african.jpg

Uhh Phil i dont think that's a melon. Looks like a coconut!

Malcolm991

07-19-2009, 10:10 AM

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico is the nicest place I have been to date. Great beaches, blue clear water for miles and miles. Nice people and very safe with lots of things to do!

Thrizzl3

07-19-2009, 11:31 AM

Uhh Phil i dont think that's a melon. Looks like a coconut!

i dunno man lol gimme a break

Gizzmo_jr

07-19-2009, 12:06 PM

I stayed in Punta Cana, DR. One of the most beautiful beaches i've ever been too.

+1, beautiful. Even nicer is and is close by is Sosua Beach.
http://www.sosuarentals.com/sosua_beach.html.jpg

Zoom Zoom Boy

07-19-2009, 02:23 PM

hey greg have you have to go to varadero, cuba man its soooo fun

here's some stuff i did

balance melons on your head
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq273/guranteed_justice/african.jpg

Must control internal monologue...must control...

Ah *sigh*...so many possible jokes here and such little time... :chuckle

mazdabetty

07-19-2009, 04:46 PM

embrace the sun
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq273/guranteed_justice/thesun.jpg
hahahahhah

I've heard the Riviera Maya (http://www.rivieramaya.com/) is a great place to go. Clean, good security, lots of stuff to do, and beautiful beaches. It's just outside Cancun so it's a 30 min bus ride or so. Or you can fly in directly for lots of $$$...

That sounds great I'm jealousssssss, you're gonna have so much funnn!!!

Zoom Zoom Boy

07-20-2009, 03:08 PM

Uhh Phil i dont think that's a melon. Looks like a coconut!

Exactly. This is a melon. :chuckle

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3740185544_2359f9490f.jpg?v=0

Thrizzl3

07-20-2009, 03:11 PM

Exactly. This is a melon. :chuckle

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3740185544_2359f9490f.jpg?v=0

:agreeoverkill...:banhim

Zoom Zoom Boy

07-20-2009, 03:24 PM

I better not post up the pics from your other vacation then... :chuckle

Thrizzl3

07-20-2009, 03:28 PM

I better not post up the pics from your other vacation then... :chuckle

eee when i went to africa..HAHA you wouldn't be able to notice me with all that darkness:chuckle

MistaChin

07-20-2009, 03:30 PM

Yo you went to africa? Sick! I gotta see those pics man

Zoom Zoom Boy

07-20-2009, 03:35 PM

Yo you went to africa? Sick! I gotta see those pics man

eee when i went to africa..HAHA you wouldn't be able to notice me with all that darkness:chuckle

Well, I wasn't going to post em' up, but since people are asking...

Here is Phil freshly landed on the shores of Africa. I still notice him, but hey, that's just me... :chuckle

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/3740185514_6ea4a56957.jpg?v=0

Thrizzl3

07-20-2009, 03:37 PM

well, i wasn't going to post em' up, but since people are asking...

Here is phil freshly landed on the shores of africa. I still notice him, but hey, that's just me... :chuckle

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/3740185514_6ea4a56957.jpg?v=0

lmfao! Wtf tim!

Zoom Zoom Boy

07-20-2009, 03:42 PM

lmfao! Wtf tim!

LOL! :chuckle

Well, personally I think it was really nice of you to bring them some food. Some of them are starvin' (Marvin) and all that...

mazdabetty

07-20-2009, 03:43 PM

Lmao... u guys are crazyyyy.... I want KFC now

Greg don't forget your bucket of KFC on your trip.....

Thrizzl3

07-20-2009, 03:49 PM

LOL! :chuckle

Well, personally I think it was really nice of you to bring them some food. Some of them are starvin' (Marvin) and all that...

they appreciated it by giving me a donkey.

Lmao... u guys are crazyyyy.... I want KFC now

Greg don't forget your bucket of KFC on your trip.....

no you don't you want popeyes.

greg how about to go to europe. i know how much you want to see hot girls:chuckle

evilempire

07-20-2009, 05:20 PM

Thrizzl3

07-20-2009, 05:26 PM

MistaChin

07-20-2009, 06:06 PM

prob not the best place to ask this but i'm reluctant to start new thread
i was wondering
there are fuel additives that my friend has been using in his truck
supposed to raise efficiency of fuel by like 20-25%
is this recommended for long distance drivings?

big WTF :loco You're right, this wasn't the best place to ask.

Try putting a popeyes drumstick in the gas tank but it might make the car sluggish like i am after one of those.

Thrizzl3

07-20-2009, 06:07 PM

big WTF :loco You're right, this wasn't the best place to ask.

Try putting a popeyes drumstick in the gas tank but it might make the car sluggish like i am after one of those.

ROTFLMFAO:chuckle

Zoom Zoom Boy

07-20-2009, 07:01 PM

My how times have changed...
...I'm just sticking with the drumstick theme here.

http://chubbyafro.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/o_generalelectricadnu.jpg

towelsnap

07-21-2009, 05:37 PM

they appreciated it by giving me a donkey.

no you don't you want popeyes.

greg how about to go to europe. i know how much you want to see hot girls:chuckle

Been to Europe and my old ex is from the UK lol , and let's try to stay on topic with travel kids :) , what about punta cana vs puerto plata....... punta cana has nicer beachs but puerto plata is hella cheap...... should I just suck it up and pay the extra for the experience? (Should of done that with my mazda and got a speed3 lol)

Go_Habs_Go

07-21-2009, 05:51 PM

hahahahhah

I've heard the Riviera Maya (http://www.rivieramaya.com/) is a great place to go. Clean, good security, lots of stuff to do, and beautiful beaches. It's just outside Cancun so it's a 30 min bus ride or so. Or you can fly in directly for lots of $$$...

That sounds great I'm jealousssssss, you're gonna have so much funnn!!!

I agree on the Riviera Maya, I went there last year (stayed at the Barcelo Colonial) and it was amazing. Beach was a little bit rocky in some areas but once you found the good spots, nothing but white sand and clear water. Hotel was 5 stars and the service, restaurants, etc definitely reflected this 5 star rating.

I also enjoyed Varadero, Cuba. Much cheaper than Riviera Maya and the beach is absolutely stunning. You can see the bottom of the ocean even when you are in 8 feet of water. BUT...the food...yikes. Cuba does not have access to the same food as Mexico does so the food does not even compare!!

Good luck and enjoy your vacation whatever you choose.

towelsnap

07-21-2009, 10:56 PM

thank you , and thanks everyone and yes Phil with the pics lol for your help :)

towelsnap

08-13-2009, 02:59 PM

Thanks everyone for the advice and help much appreciated.. .Finially got the tickets for Majestic Colonial Resort oceanview in Punta Cana 5stars $1050 taxes in. Leaving Sept 13th. Gold pacakge so we get access to everything. and the best... WE scored a free round of 9 holes on a PGA golf course that's including rental and cart woop woop woop.

MistaChin

08-13-2009, 03:02 PM

THATS A FREAKIN SWEET DEAL!!!! Tres jealous man

towelsnap

08-13-2009, 03:13 PM

lol I know promtional deal http://www.redflagdeals.com/ was only up a day bought it confirmed all promotional perks were valid and they are so I'm set. Thanks again no I just need to drink LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOTS of beer meet even more beautiful women and not get food poisoning