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Posted on: 5:53 am,May 08, 2006
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Has anyone from the UK travelled with First Choice recently? If so, how did you find the transfer? The brochure states an hour and a half but most other operators appear to fly to La Romana which I believe is much nearer. What was your experience of the rooms, ie. best location. Did you experience problems with upset tummies as this seems to be a recurring problem?

Any hints/advice would be most welcome.

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Posted on: 7:47 am,June 12, 2006
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We got married last year at IHD and went with first choice.

The transfer is about 1 hr 30 but we did it in a storm.

Its not too bad, nice scenery but take a fan as air con is not good enough especially if you have kids.

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Posted on: 7:48 am,June 12, 2006
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Forgot to say all best rooms by the beach as they are quieter.

We were a party of 16 and nobody had any upset stomachs.

Dont worry this hotel is fab.

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Posted on: 8:03 am,June 12, 2006
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Thanks for the information. Do you happen to know room/block numbers near the beach?

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Posted on: 12:04 pm,June 12, 2006
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Block 4 is the closest to the beach. We were lucky enough to get a room in this block on our first visit.

I emailed ahead before our 2nd trip but we were not so lucky. We were in Block 3, which is fine.

In my opinion, the only building to avoid is Block 1 which is very near to the theatre. It may not be a problem as I have not slept in that building.

We used First Choice both trips. The journey time is one and a half hours which on top of a nine hour flight is not great. However, this beautiful hotel is worth it.

We had no tummy troubles whatsoever either time.

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