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When visiting this Dominican Republic town, most will actually stay in one of the all-inclusive resorts in nearby Playa Dorada. The usual water sports are available in Puerto Plata, although the beaches are better at Dorada. Travelers will enjoy the Amber Museum, the 16th-century San Felipe Fortress, the cable car to the peak of Mount Isabel de Torres and the fresh produce and handicrafts at a market geared more for locals than tourists. Be aware that winter brings rain, so plan accordingly.
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Grand Oasis Marien

5 of 5 stars
canadiantripper239
Niagara Ontario
Nov 20, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I have to admit that after reading the bad reviews I was skeptical but I have no idea what those people were talking about! Our room in building 4 was clean and comfortable. The food at the buffet was...more

“very clean! food very disapointing, roof leakin, locals not a porblem unless at the bar!”

Grand Paradise Playa Dorada

1 of 5 stars
sara2209
birmingham
Nov 20, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

stayed at this hotel for 2 weeks with my partner, when we got there it looked lovely, the cleanest hotel iv stayed at, went to the buffet and the food was just bad, it says theres a snack bar but its...more

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ClubHotel Riu Mambo

4 of 5 stars
Caitlin587
Portsmouth
Nov 20, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I have just returned from a two week stay at the Riu Mambo. Holiday was booked with Thomson back in Feb. Apologies now for the long review, but as a travel agent, I felt I had to write about pretty...more

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