Catalonia Bavaro Resort, Higuey

Advantages: Grounds, staff, food, activities, massive bath!
Disadvantages: Errr none!

...I booked a two week holiday to Catalonia Bavaro for a surprise for my girlfriend's 21st birthday. I didn't tell her till the morning of her birthday (a week before we were departing) so I had to make sure all my bookings were right. I booked through Instant Travel, who booked it under First Choice. It cost me around £2200 all inclusive, which was a bit steep but acceptable for this type of holiday. The next day the holiday was reduced by £600, which put me on a bit of a downer but I soon forgot about this! Neither Instant Holidays nor First Choice would accept my complaint so I had to get on with it. The flight over to the Dominican Republic was excellent. Lots of leg room on the flight and the staff were excellent. First Choice also provided you with a small travel pack (free of charge) with eye phones, tissues, toothbrush etc... Read review

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Advantages: Amazing holiday in the prettiest place in the world!!
Disadvantages: not for children, suprise alcohol cocktails

...I recently went on my first ever two-week holiday and it was amazing – I had the best time ever. I thought I would tell you about it and use the chance to show off my pictures!! We booked a holiday at the Catalonia Bavaro Beach resort in the Dominican Republic, the booking was for 14 nights all inclusive at a 5 star hotel and cost a total of £2068.00 including taxes and insurance. Quite a steep price but the all inclusive deal covered all non motorised water sports, all drinks, all food and all entertainment – so worth in my books! The holiday was booked online at the First Choice website (http://www.firstchoice.co.uk) and it couldn’t have been an easier booking to make, the online service is very good and you get a better idea of the hotel from the pictures on the website than you would a brochure. So on November 4th we... Read review

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Advantages: Entertainment, The Brits, Excellent food, Amazing location and great Excursions
Disadvantages: Mosquitoes eat you alive, Sambuka after a Japanese meal, Staffs lack of English and being hassled off the resort while shopping

...Total Holiday Cost £2600 or £3200 inc spending money. All Inclusive South East Coast Resort: This was our first visit to the Dom Rep and at first we were well impressed, the atmosphere at the upon arrival was excellent. The check in service was very professional at reception and the assisting staff were helpful and friendly. Without delay our bags were marked with our room numbers and we were given our magnetic key, security box key, towel cards and a full information guide to the resort. The food at the resort was brilliant and wherever you went on the resort, everything was kept so clean and tidy, and the grounds men never stopped working. Even the room cleaning was immaculate and nothing was spared, we became quite fond of the lady who cleaned our room, she was so nice to us both throughout our stay and when we left we gave... Read review

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