Visited Dominican Republic for 10 days. Enjoyable experience. Scene is active. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $118/day. Best part: ease of arranging.
Overall: 9/10. One of my favourites.
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Best time to visit Dominican Republic
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13 Mar 2026 at 09:16
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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14 Mar 2026 at 11:27
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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16 Mar 2026 at 13:16
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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17 Mar 2026 at 20:42
100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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19 Mar 2026 at 01:27
I was there in January and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $125/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $125/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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24 Mar 2026 at 07:22
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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25 Mar 2026 at 20:13
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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