Tour Packages or Independent Travel

It’s sometimes a difficult stage for making decisions for new travellers. Choosing a travel package or arranging it all independently, it is completely up to you. All travellers should do their own homework to not be disappointed. You may first start with how much comfort you require on your trip. If your happy with just sitting around a resort, well that is that. If during the time sitting around you find an itch for something new to do, your homework will come in handy by knowing the options that are just outside the resort gates.

There are tour operators that have brilliant experience of trip handling and planning to take some of the stressfulness from you. You can sign up for adventures from their advice and all you will need to do is be on time with the schedule they have arranged.  There are many tour agencies and broker offices  within most resorts gates and even others located outside usually within a close parameters.

Keep in mind weather is usually a factor,  since Dominican Republic is a tropical island  showers  sometimes pup up unexpectedly, the adventure could get cancelled or delayed.  It may be wise to confirm your $ is not lost because of factors beyond your control.

Some travellers enjoy a little more adventure than others and shy away from resorts to get the real local experience. If your stay here is in a Dominican Vacation Rental, hotel or guest house, independently arranging your adventure upon arrival could be the most rewarding.  Some travellers enjoy making adventure arrangements  on the fly according to their newly found schedule in this new exciting country.  Most adventures and excursions offer transportation to and from the adventure (within certain limits) .  Sometimes a bargain can be found with  this type of traveller.

Personally,  whether you choose a tour package or go for it independently, defiantly get out to see and experience this friendly country of Dominican Republic or you really may have missed the best part of your vacation.

1 Comment

Pat TannerJanuary 5th, 2009 at 5:41 pm

I agree! If a tourist visits the Dominican Republic and does not adventure outside the resort gates they have not realy visited the island.

I visited in March 2008 and my tour company repeated over and over not to leave the confines of the resort. I had the best time exploring the local sceen. I think they try to keep all the spending within the resorts and away from the locals that need it the most.

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