January 25, 2005
08-06-2005 1:44 pm
January 25, 2005
color=#0000ff> Iberostar Message BoardJust back from Punta Cana. We will never go back. The food was awful. We found it to be chore when we got hungry to have to eat their food. We have been back for 5 days and still have the diarrhea. Every plate I ever grabbed had either food left on it and a oily film. I will say the resort was very clean and pretty. So was the beach and our room.
Our apple rep Bianca was a gem and is a true people pleasing person. She goes above and beyond what she has to do for her customers. The Dominican people are very nice, there were some language barriers. It would be best to learn a little Spanish. We were very disappointed by the clarity or should I say no clarity of the ocean waters. When we were in Mexico and the Caymans you could see 30 feet in either direction. But in Punta Cana 5 feet.
We did have a problem with getting picked up a couple times, due to the language barrier.
We went on 3 excursions,
Marinarium (swimming with the sharks) not worth the money.
Monster Truck fabulous. The Haitian kids on the last stop by the voodoo doctor need the most. If you bring stuff pack a suitcase full of cloths, t shirts, pants, jackets anything and old ball caps. Even some of the women need stuff. I seen a baby that could use a new bottle and nipple. Kids range from 1 to 17 or 18. The boys love the balls caps and girls cloths any kind, but the boys need cloths too. I brought school supplies and wish I would of known to bring all this other stuff. I gave quarters to some of the boys and they had no interest. Probably because they can't get to anywhere to spend and do not understand the concept of money. These people only eat once a day and are very poor. They all line up when you get there and your tour guide will hand out the items. Bring Kleenex, you will need it to wipe the tears away.
Our last excursion Sonoa Island ok but not worth the money. They do have lots of beer and alcohol on board of all excursions and will try to pour it down your throats.
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