Comments on: Caribbean Travel Tips http://www.robarspages.ca/travel/caribbean-travel-tips/ A technology blog about classic ASP and vbScript from the east coast Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:44:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Caribbean Vacation Tips http://www.robarspages.ca/travel/caribbean-travel-tips/#comment-3005 Caribbean Vacation Tips Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:45:19 +0000 http://www.robarspages.ca/?p=58#comment-3005 Loved the list. Glad to see someone thinks like me when it comes to sanitizing. I would add the following: a soft side cooler because the fridge may not work well and many rooms do not have ice buckets. If you want to drink something that is a specialty item, i.e. Glenfiddich Scotch, bring your own. You will not find it at an all inclusive resort. Also, bring a flask and funnel to take your specialty drink with you. Finally, in an effort to avoid using the tap water to brush, the night before, fill each glass with a little mouthwash and put your toothbrush in it. This way, you already have something to rinse with and your toothbrush is wet. Besides, the alcohol in the mouthwash will kill anything harmful. Loved the list. Glad to see someone thinks like me when it comes to sanitizing.
I would add the following: a soft side cooler because the fridge may not work well and many rooms do not have ice buckets. If you want to drink something that is a specialty item, i.e. Glenfiddich Scotch, bring your own. You will not find it at an all inclusive resort. Also, bring a flask and funnel to take your specialty drink with you. Finally, in an effort to avoid using the tap water to brush, the night before, fill each glass with a little mouthwash and put your toothbrush in it. This way, you already have something to rinse with and your toothbrush is wet. Besides, the alcohol in the mouthwash will kill anything harmful.

]]> By: Caribbean Vacation Tips http://www.robarspages.ca/travel/caribbean-travel-tips/#comment-3003 Caribbean Vacation Tips Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:38:21 +0000 http://www.robarspages.ca/?p=58#comment-3003 Great site going to guardalavaca july cant wait. A few more tips: Bring your own floatation device and snorkeling equipment. Most places only allow for an hour. Bring your own beach towels. If the resort runs out, you still have some. Bring a waterproof beach bag for your stuff. If it rains the bag and its contents will not get wet. Bring large zip lock bags and/or a small soft side cooler. In Punta Cana, many of the resorts do not have ice buckets. This way if your fridge is not working well, you still have cold drinks. Bring scented candles and or air freshner sold. Many Carribean rooms have a musty smell. Find out if the electric in your room is turned off, thus turning off fridge and air conditioner. If there is a switch or place, leave a note to the housekeeper asking not to turn off. Great site going to guardalavaca july cant wait.
A few more tips: Bring your own floatation device and snorkeling equipment. Most places only allow for an hour. Bring your own beach towels. If the resort runs out, you still have some. Bring a waterproof beach bag for your stuff. If it rains the bag and its contents will not get wet. Bring large zip lock bags and/or a small soft side cooler. In Punta Cana, many of the resorts do not have ice buckets. This way if your fridge is not working well, you still have cold drinks. Bring scented candles and or air freshner sold. Many Carribean rooms have a musty smell. Find out if the electric in your room is turned off, thus turning off fridge and air conditioner. If there is a switch or place, leave a note to the housekeeper asking not to turn off.

]]> By: Caribbean Vacation Tips http://www.robarspages.ca/travel/caribbean-travel-tips/#comment-3002 Caribbean Vacation Tips Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:35:42 +0000 http://www.robarspages.ca/?p=58#comment-3002 Great list. One more hint, you are on vacation and no one knows you and no one cares, so have fun and be more daring than you would be at home! Loosen up. Great list. One more hint, you are on vacation and no one knows you and no one cares, so have fun and be more daring than you would be at home! Loosen up.

]]> By: Caribbean Vacation Tips http://www.robarspages.ca/travel/caribbean-travel-tips/#comment-3001 Caribbean Vacation Tips Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:35:07 +0000 http://www.robarspages.ca/?p=58#comment-3001 Thank you for your site and willngness to answer questions. My husband and I will be taking our two boys (4 and 7) to DR this Summer. The Grand Palladium Bavaro seems to get consistantly good reviews. Do you think it would be a good choice for our family? My husband and I appreciate upscale resorts with decent food, sports activities and a friendly atmosphere. Our kids love camp like programs, great pools/beach and being social. Do you know if the suites offer enough room for a family of 4? Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much! Thank you for your site and willngness to answer questions. My husband and I will be taking our two boys (4 and 7) to DR this Summer. The Grand Palladium Bavaro seems to get consistantly good reviews. Do you think it would be a good choice for our family? My husband and I appreciate upscale resorts with decent food, sports activities and a friendly atmosphere. Our kids love camp like programs, great pools/beach and being social. Do you know if the suites offer enough room for a family of 4? Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

]]> By: Caribbean Travel Tip http://www.robarspages.ca/travel/caribbean-travel-tips/#comment-3000 Caribbean Travel Tip Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:34:18 +0000 http://www.robarspages.ca/?p=58#comment-3000 Always bring some snacks and water in your carry on to have on the plane or on the transfer to your resort. We spent over 2 hours on the ground, in the plane when we ""touched down"" in Puerto Plata one time. People were complaining about being hungry and thirsty...travel prepared! Always bring some snacks and water in your carry on to have on the plane or on the transfer to your resort. We spent over 2 hours on the ground, in the plane when we “”touched down”" in Puerto Plata one time. People were complaining about being hungry and thirsty…travel prepared!

]]> By: Caribbean Travel Tips http://www.robarspages.ca/travel/caribbean-travel-tips/#comment-2999 Caribbean Travel Tips Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:33:37 +0000 http://www.robarspages.ca/?p=58#comment-2999 Jamaica was great! If you ever go to Montego Bay, I strongly suggest seeing the area by taxi. I was travelling alone and had no problems with the guidance of an outstanding driver named Romeo Wilson. He drives a new 10 passenger van and will take you whereever. Call him to arrange pick-up at (876) 392-4588. I guarantee you will be safe and have a GREAT time! Jamaica was great! If you ever go to Montego Bay, I strongly suggest seeing the area by taxi. I was travelling alone and had no problems with the guidance of an outstanding driver named Romeo Wilson. He drives a new 10 passenger van and will take you whereever. Call him to arrange pick-up at (876) 392-4588. I guarantee you will be safe and have a GREAT time!

]]> By: Caribbean Travel Tips http://www.robarspages.ca/travel/caribbean-travel-tips/#comment-2998 Caribbean Travel Tips Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:33:17 +0000 http://www.robarspages.ca/?p=58#comment-2998 Pack your carry on with the bare essentials for a day in case your luggage is lost: toiletries, change of underwear, swim suit, sandals, etc Pack your carry on with the bare essentials for a day in case your luggage is lost: toiletries, change of underwear, swim suit, sandals, etc

]]> By: Caribbean Travel Tips http://www.robarspages.ca/travel/caribbean-travel-tips/#comment-2997 Caribbean Travel Tips Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:32:45 +0000 http://www.robarspages.ca/?p=58#comment-2997 These are very helpful Caribbean Travel hints. We've traveled to Mexico for 7 years now and we find that taking Pepto-Bismol during your vacation helps coat the stomach and can ward off stomach problems. We start taking 2 tablets a day a couple days before leaving and continue to take 2 tablets a day while on vacation. These are very helpful Caribbean Travel hints. We’ve traveled to Mexico for 7 years now and we find that taking Pepto-Bismol during your vacation helps coat the stomach and can ward off stomach problems. We start taking 2 tablets a day a couple days before leaving and continue to take 2 tablets a day while on vacation.

]]> By: Caribbean Travel Tips http://www.robarspages.ca/travel/caribbean-travel-tips/#comment-2996 Caribbean Travel Tips Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:31:16 +0000 http://www.robarspages.ca/?p=58#comment-2996 Take Pepto Bismol or equivalent daily (doctor recommended) as a preventative for digestive problems. Also, don't drink or eat too much, too fast, especially at the beginning, before you are used to the change in climate. Take Pepto Bismol or equivalent daily (doctor recommended) as a preventative for digestive problems. Also, don’t drink or eat too much, too fast, especially at the beginning, before you are used to the change in climate.

]]> By: Roger http://www.robarspages.ca/travel/caribbean-travel-tips/#comment-1395 Roger Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:51:03 +0000 http://www.robarspages.ca/?p=58#comment-1395 Those are some great tips.. especially the fact about food and hygiene.. you are spot on with that Those are some great tips.. especially the fact about food and hygiene.. you are spot on with that

]]> By: lamont http://www.robarspages.ca/travel/caribbean-travel-tips/#comment-553 lamont Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:48:41 +0000 http://www.robarspages.ca/?p=58#comment-553 Your tips are great for people not as well-traveled as you. Very thoughtful. Don't forget about golf in the Dominican Republic for things to do, especially Punta Cana golf courses. There are now ten golf courses in Punta Cana and golf is popular. Thanks, Lamont Your tips are great for people not as well-traveled as you. Very thoughtful. Don’t forget about golf in the Dominican Republic for things to do, especially Punta Cana golf courses. There are now ten golf courses in Punta Cana and golf is popular.

Thanks,
Lamont

]]> By: AP http://www.robarspages.ca/travel/caribbean-travel-tips/#comment-264 AP Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:22:51 +0000 http://www.robarspages.ca/?p=58#comment-264 Awesome tips!!!!! You Should put it on travel tip center! Cheers, Alex ! Awesome tips!!!!! You Should put it on travel tip center!
Cheers, Alex !

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