This follows news that, thanks to the addition of flights from British Airways as well as a stylish new face lift, that, that is known as "poor man's Caribbean" the Dominican Republic, has become more accessible to all from the U.K....
Fred Mawer explains "Let's say you have £900 to spend on a low-season week in the Caribbean including flights. For that money you could stay in a distinctly average three-star, all-inclusive, in Antigua; in a mid-range hotel, room only, in Barbados; or all-inclusive at the five-star Dreams Punta Cana. Why would you hesitate over the decision? Only, perhaps, because the Dreams Punta Cana is in the Dominican Republic, long lumbered with the label of "the poor man's Caribbean"..."
He then goes on to say that "I stayed in and visited as many of those upmarket hotels as I could. Most are still of the giant, all-inclusive variety. Though service and food rarely matched that of luxury hotels on other Caribbean islands, it was hard not to be dazzled by some elements of their offerings. We are talking beautiful grounds, gigantic swimming pools, king-size double day beds under canvas drapes or thatch by the beach or pool, and giant suites with whirlpool baths designed for sharing. Moreover, the all-inclusive rates at these classier hotels included premium (not just locally branded) drinks, room service and a turn down in the evenings. A few exclusive, small-scale "boutique" hotels – such as the Sivory and Tortuga Bay – have also been opening in the Punta Cana area in the past few years..."
Does this mean that the Dominican Republic will ever be able to lose this label? Follow the link and you decide http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/centralamericaandcaribbean/6589350/Dominican-Republic-Riches-in-the-poor-mans-Caribbean.html
Barticus.
Fred Mawer explains "Let's say you have £900 to spend on a low-season week in the Caribbean including flights. For that money you could stay in a distinctly average three-star, all-inclusive, in Antigua; in a mid-range hotel, room only, in Barbados; or all-inclusive at the five-star Dreams Punta Cana. Why would you hesitate over the decision? Only, perhaps, because the Dreams Punta Cana is in the Dominican Republic, long lumbered with the label of "the poor man's Caribbean"..."
He then goes on to say that "I stayed in and visited as many of those upmarket hotels as I could. Most are still of the giant, all-inclusive variety. Though service and food rarely matched that of luxury hotels on other Caribbean islands, it was hard not to be dazzled by some elements of their offerings. We are talking beautiful grounds, gigantic swimming pools, king-size double day beds under canvas drapes or thatch by the beach or pool, and giant suites with whirlpool baths designed for sharing. Moreover, the all-inclusive rates at these classier hotels included premium (not just locally branded) drinks, room service and a turn down in the evenings. A few exclusive, small-scale "boutique" hotels – such as the Sivory and Tortuga Bay – have also been opening in the Punta Cana area in the past few years..."
Does this mean that the Dominican Republic will ever be able to lose this label? Follow the link and you decide http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/centralamericaandcaribbean/6589350/Dominican-Republic-Riches-in-the-poor-mans-Caribbean.html
Barticus.
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