Post by: trophyhunt on September 15, 2021, 10:11:16 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on September 15, 2021, 10:16:08 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 15, 2021, 10:55:12 AM
Several years ago now, 2016 I believe, my wife and I stayed at Excellence Resort near Punta Cana. Adults only, all inclusive. It was great. We would go back in a second. The water was somewhat rough most of the time, not great snorkeling opportunities right there, but a short walk down the beach had a reef that offered better options.so on the Atlantic side but it still had good water, what time of year did you go? Was the food any good? I know it’s been a while but have to ask.
Post by: jeffro on September 15, 2021, 11:05:18 AM
Hawaii is always nice, and less travel time than the Caribbean
Post by: Stein on September 15, 2021, 12:08:04 PM
Great rum, great food, nice people. When I was there they had armed police around town, no safety issues as they penalize the locals huge if they mess with anyone on vacation.
Post by: trophyhunt on September 15, 2021, 12:30:23 PM
I wouldn’t leave American soil during these timesNever been to Hawaii, I just can't stomach the cost.
Hawaii is always nice, and less travel time than the Caribbean
Post by: trophyhunt on September 15, 2021, 12:31:50 PM
DR is great, I went down there when my brother was in the Peace Corps. He lined up an apartment we rented for the week from a Canadian couple. All the inclusives are nice, Punta Cana is great. There is some pretty good diving around but they don't take care of the reef very well so it's pounded compared to other places.Well shoot, you make it sound so good I'm almost ready to book!!! Just need to know what time of year is best. Some areas have jelly fish season, rainy seasons, storm season. It looks like feb-april might be the best??
Great rum, great food, nice people. When I was there they had armed police around town, no safety issues as they penalize the locals huge if they mess with anyone on vacation.
Post by: Stein on September 15, 2021, 12:45:41 PM
Post by: jeffro on September 15, 2021, 12:46:47 PM
Look into rental condosI wouldn’t leave American soil during these timesNever been to Hawaii, I just can't stomach the cost.
Hawaii is always nice, and less travel time than the Caribbean
I usually stay at Valley isle in Kahana on Maui
$100 per night
And you can cook for yourself to save $
Post by: Stein on September 15, 2021, 12:50:36 PM
Post by: Stein on September 15, 2021, 01:28:42 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 15, 2021, 01:38:56 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on September 15, 2021, 01:40:34 PM
Several years ago now, 2016 I believe, my wife and I stayed at Excellence Resort near Punta Cana. Adults only, all inclusive. It was great. We would go back in a second. The water was somewhat rough most of the time, not great snorkeling opportunities right there, but a short walk down the beach had a reef that offered better options.so on the Atlantic side but it still had good water, what time of year did you go? Was the food any good? I know it’s been a while but have to ask.
We were there in May. The weather was very nice, showery just a couple times during the week that we were there. By good water what do you mean exactly? It was clear and warm, but their particular beach at that time was fairly shallow and had a strong rip current out where it was deep enough to swim. Their lifeguards were pretty strict on keeping people from getting out too far.
The food was fine, some of the restaurants onsite were better than others. My wife just mentioned the other day that they have since done a resort wide remodel and the reviews on food seem to be better now. Who knows for sure though. Big pools, nice beach with lots of shade trees.
Post by: trophyhunt on September 15, 2021, 01:44:11 PM
Post by: Stein on September 15, 2021, 01:49:11 PM
Snorkeling is ok, you'll see some small fish and stuff but the beaches are pretty hammered. If you get a charter they can get you away from the beach and then it's much better. We had some amazing dives.
Post by: trophyhunt on September 15, 2021, 03:26:11 PM
Post by: deadyote on September 25, 2021, 11:14:38 AM
Went deep sea fishing and the best zipline I've ever been on. One was over a mile long and really fast.
Nobody on YOUR beach trying to sell anything and tons of fun events at the resort.
Post by: trophyhunt on January 19, 2022, 06:26:17 AM
Post by: deadyote on January 19, 2022, 03:45:39 PM
And if the wife is worried about safely, nobody ever felt like safety was not priority #1. Tons of fun!!!
Post by: Emptyhanded on January 19, 2022, 04:39:06 PM
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Post by: Stein on January 19, 2022, 04:51:40 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on January 19, 2022, 05:45:40 PM
Post by: Emptyhanded on January 19, 2022, 05:57:59 PM
Should be great. I stayed at a Melia in Mexico, great place.Good to hear! We are excited to go. I just need to look up some fishing charters. Any opinion on in-shore vs. off shore? Did an in shore trip (fishing for jacks, snapper, mackerel) in the keys and had a blast. Plenty of action, but haven’t been off shore trolling before. Sorry for the derail!
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Post by: trophyhunt on January 19, 2022, 06:04:10 PM
Post by: Emptyhanded on February 04, 2022, 01:29:48 PM
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Post by: pianoman9701 on February 04, 2022, 01:46:53 PM
Anyone been to or heard about the Live Aqua beach resort? Including air fare 1,300 a night.
Looks like a nice resort. :tup: