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Has anyone been to the Dominican Republic and stayed at the "Watermark" in particular? I prefer Hawaii to Mexico for instance, as I don't like getting begged for money constantly. I also don't like having to avoid ice cubes so I don't get Montezuma's revenge. Sorry to sound so negative but a vacation spent in the bathroom worshiping at the porcelain throne is not my idea of fun. I really liked the Caymans, and LOVED Curacao for the snorkeling. My husband likes to try new places. Any info would be appreciated. Tuggers are the best! Thanks! Marcy PS We love snorkeling and good food......
 
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Ok, I just read on the Dominican Republics website and they say don't drink the tap water. So that says a lot! Any opinions?
 

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Ok, I just read on the Dominican Republics website and they say don't drink the tap water. So that says a lot! Any opinions?

Yes don't drink the tap water. :p

Seriously if you do you will be sorry.
Nobody drinks tap water in the DR.
You need to buy bottled water but that's in every resort not just this one.
And many people survive their trip to the DR including me.
So far never had any GI issues but I always drink the bottled water.

Of course you can always drink the run and coke.
 

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Watermark in Cabarete?

Are you referring to this location? If so, the property is ocean front on a very exciting, active beach filled with wind- and kitesurfers. Cabarete is a sporty, international town with young athletes, fun restaurants and night life and a walkable crescent beach.

The DR is a noisy place--merengue and bachata music is played at high volume everywhere. The beer is good, the rum is great and there's lots of fresh food because the island is an agricultural paradise.

People are physically beautiful and generally friendly. HOWEVER, it you don't have a certain amount of street sense, there are hustlers who can ruin your vacation in a minute. This town is unique in that there aren't many all inclusives and it's a real town.

It's 20 minutes east of Puerto Plata airport but a long and winding route of roughly 2 hours from Santiago airport. So it matters how you travel here.

There are beautiful things to see along the North Coast--even the famous landing spot of Columbus several hours west of Cabarete near the Haiti border.

You need a sense of adventure and the ability to say No in a cheerful way to the vendors on the beach and in town. But with the right attitude the DR is a fascinating place.

Try this website: http://www.activecabarete.com

Assuming this is the Watermark in Cabarete, this website will give you a complete preview of the destination.

Buen viaje.
 
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