Dominican? YOU ARE GOING TO THE DOMINICAN? HAVEN’T YOU HEARD WHAT IS HAPPENING THERE? These are the responses we got when my husband and I announced a 5-NT getaway in August of this year. So i’m going to be honest and frank here- this is my take on the situation evolving in DR. {sidenote have you noticed you haven’t heard much anymore and the story has subsided?}
Needless to say when news feed broke out about all the HYPE and HYSTERIA in Dominican I started to ask more questions and do my research. And I decided we wouldn’t be scared. Why? Because quite simply 12 ppl died over the course of a year. Let that soak in. 12 people, in ONE YEAR. Friends, traveling companions- we lose more than that in ONE DAY in random shootings all around us in the USA. When you think of that the Dominican is not so bad! In fact the US Government hasn’t changed the security level at all. It is the same level as Mexico and that is simply “exercise caution.” But really shouldn’t we ALL be cautious when we travel? Pay attention to our surroundings? Stay in groups? Don’t go out after dark? The people that died in the Dominican are LESS than 1% of the tourists that visit there. And yes while there is a concern that a lot of it is surrounding the alcohol we have to take into consideration each persons background. Some were on meds, which don’t mix well with Alcohol. Some maybe were used to desk jobs and when they went on vacation became more active and drank more than they normally would at home. There are MANY MANY scenarios that could have affected or played a part in the deaths…even if they are healthy. I am not going to try and “figure this out”. I just ask my clients to keep an open mind.
Let me introduce some of the Dominican people! You can’t blame 1-2 incidents on the people as a whole and most definitely on the COUNTRY as a whole.
This is Antonio. He is a butler at our resort. He was Amazing! He has three children similar in ages to our family and is a family man. He has worked at other resorts on the island but Secrets is his favorite so far. And you know what? He likes to travel!! He loves the churches in Europe and the history! His BIG bucket list dream is to go to Israel and “walked where Jesus walked”! That is my kind of butler! Best wishes Antonio- I pray you get to see it someday and take it all in!
Antonio! The BEST Butler in the Preferred Club!
Then we also met Omar- our drinks waiter on the beach. When I questioned what he thought about the Dominican’s recent issues- he sat down on our chairs and talked with us. He chuckled and says “They (Americans) will come again”. And he points out that more than 12 people die in shootings in ONE day in the USA and yet we are worried about 12 people OVER A YEAR.
Folks, media is having a heyday- but by negatively reporting, scaring, and coercing people, they are putting a death sentence on the Dominican. The Dominican are kind and hard working and need our support!
They have a beautiful country. Our water was colored so blue-green that words and pictures don’t describe it! The people were hardworking and friendly and we never, NEVER felt worried or unsafe. Dominican offers a perfect environment for everyone; families, couples, destination weddings, girlfriend getaways, work retreats, family reunions and so much more! They have a diverse culture a jungle and mountains in their back yard and an excursions list a mile long! Zip line, horseback riding, ATV’s, hiking, food tours, tours of the capital city- and so much more!
Set up for a Destination Wedding on the beach at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
So if you are thinking why would anyone go to the Dominican Republic? I am here to say why would anyone not go to the Dominican Republic?
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