Punta Cana vs Aruba (hotel, Cuba, hotels, vacation)
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I plan on going on a 5-6 day trip to either Punta Cana, DR or Aruba in late summer/early fall. I wanted originally go to Cuba but getting a visa seems quite impossible now due to recent changes in policy.
Which place offers better deal? I want warm and beautiful crystal clear beaches, laid back and relaxing beautiful place. Beach and ocean is very important as last time I went to Cabo San Lucas ih the summer and the ocean was cold, large waves and not allowed to swim. Disappointed!
Aruba might be more expensive but I found it a fascinating mix of cultures and very clean. It is a dry climate unlike DR in most spots. Went to DR years back - Sosua - but it is pretty sleazy now from what I hear.
Aruba and it's not even close. Aruba is an extremely safe island by Caribbean standards, so much so that I felt entirely comfortable renting a car and driving all over the island with my wife and 2 year old daughter. The Dominican Republic has a very different environment safety-wise, and visitors there are often encouraged to stay within the safe confines of a resort. So to me this is not a close contest, but it depends upon what you're looking for.
you really can't go out of the compound safely to see the country . our idea of a vacation is seeing the countryside and sites . dr can be very dangerous outside of the hotel compound. my daughter inlaw is from dr. they actually fled the country years ago .
you really can't go out of the compound safely to see the country . our idea of a vacation is seeing the countryside and sites . dr can be very dangerous outside of the hotel compound. my daughter inlaw is from dr. they actually fled the country years ago .
Exactly. This is precisely why when we visit the Caribbean we choose safe islands like Aruba, where you can explore the area without fear of violent crime. The Dominican Republic is a much, much more dangerous place to be wandering on your own. But if you're the kind of person who just wants to sit on the beach at an all-inclusive resort without ever exploring or learning about your surroundings, Punta Cana is for you. Just not my cup of tea, personally.
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