Snazy

Thats the temp in Bavaro, Dominican Republic

Cant wait to get out there now

TopBanana

You sound like a canadian eh!

Jammy sod

kingofturds

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I blame global cooling

Maz

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Cold?! Pah you bunch of namby pamby so and sos It's winter, it's Christmas! Cold weather, frosty mornings and bitterly cold evenings are what it's all about. Plus the old gal (the Scoob) loves all this cold air.

Snazy

Sorry, heading for 85
Oh and its 6pm there now

Not really that bothered about the cold, just makes a change to get away during the worst of it

JTaylor

I was in Egypt last month, 30-35 deg C, bladdy lovely!

Scoobychick

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Absobloodylutely!!

I LOVE this weather, winter rocks I looked at my weather station this morning and it was reading 4°C outside. I admit to feeling a little bit upset that it was so much warmer than yesterday, fortunately it's now dropped to 3°C

Maz

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If only we could have some snow now. The idyllic Christmas atmosphere would be complete.

wrx300scooby

I am I correct in saying that they have just endured a devastating storm/hurricane If so, would I want to be there? NO

Scoobychick

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That would be perfect There's a vague possibilty it might snow due to warm westerlies coming in off the Atlantic bringing rain then hitting the cold easterlies that we're currently experiencing - apparently We're off over to deepest Appletreewick in t'Dales for Christmas Eve so the snow ideally needs to hold off until we're back home

Snazy

A part of the country, not the part I am going to has indeed been recently hit by a storm yes. However the travel industry, and all other official advisories are not recommending avoiding the tourist part of the country.


With Olga being only the 10th named storm to have developed in December since records began in 1851... I feel pretty safe

"Olga was a weak storm as it hit Puerto Rico, recording winds of just 45mph (75 km/h), what it did pose as a more serious threat though was torrential downpours"

Pretty chilly at the mo now though, 22 degrees, but then again it is 5am

Just for the record.... I do love the cold weather too, just pissed off that I cant make the most of it and go snowboarding as planned, so getting the hell away from the cold for a week

paul-s

I got back from the dominican last week and it was hot, sunny and blue skies for 2 weeks. not 1 day was it below about 25 degrees C. The only rain came in the middle of the night and was gone by morning

have a great time!

Snazy

Excellent, nice one mate, where did you stay? What part of the place.

Its 24 at the mo, but then again its only 9am lol

paul-s

We were in Bayahibe which is south-eastish i believe (caribbean coast). Thats where they do Island trips to Saona and Catalina plus diving excursions. Out flight went into Punta Cana. The hotel was sunscape casa del mar which was a tasty place - plus there was plenty of food! It was shorts weather everyday ! In fact, why did i come home maybe check out your resort on google earth?

Heres a tip, if they try n charge you for overweight baggage on the way back, stick a $10 tip in your passport and they'l make it go away oh and check out the Brugal Anejo rum its m m m mmm

Snazy

Yeah done loads of research on the place already, but you cant beat an honest personal opinion eh
Its 28 out there now and clear skies, almost midday, so im liking watching the weather.
Who did you fly out with out of interest?

Food seems to get a good mention from all reviewers Did you go on any trips or just stay in? As for overweight baggage, im hoping I wont be taking much anyway, its only a week and we have a 23kg allowance

speye91

So you wont be stalking me in Cuba then.

Snazy

lol nope your off the hook this time round
Cant wait now

jaytc2003

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try the mama juana(spelling), it is very nice

jaytc2003

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also do the usualt at the bars, tip for a few days then you will get better service and then just tip every so often

jaytc2003

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the mama juana is a drink by the way, not something that sounds similar!

Snazy

lol I did wonder.
Not a drinker anyway, so will more likely be on the soft stuff, etc.
Trying to stay on the healither options of food too.

Plan is to run each morning to keep the old ticker going, and spend some time in the gym Oh and catch some sun

Anyone get a massage out in the DR ? Just wondered what the prices are like. And yeah I mean a proper one not a "massage" with extras lol

Leslie

Aren't you feeling the cold a bit more now Snazy, at your new weight?

Les

nooobyscoooby

THIS POST IS THE ONLY ONE I HAVE EVER SEEN THAT REALLY, REALLY DESERVES AN INFRACTION!

jaytc2003

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if your going all inclusive it will be hard to eat healthy, just too much choice. When I went in may 2006 I was in my porker days though so didnt really care!!

Have some pictures on a website but they are wedding pictures and dont really show the area however here is one for the beach

http://uk.geocities.com/james.clare1...ges/00094A.JPG

jaytc2003

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btw the day we got married was the hottest day whilst we were there and we were fully kitted up, the whole party nearly nearly melted!!

Snazy

lol actually its the Ketosis thats making me feel the cold, but I seriously feel it now yeah

Lovely picture, and a lovely location for the big day, would have to do the same I reckon
As for eating healthy, I have not eaten ANYTHING for over 6 weeks now, so not capable of shovelling vast quantities of food down my neck, nor rich ones, so will be going easy.

Who did ya fly out with ?

jaytc2003

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flew out with thomas cook or thompson (blue airbus I think it was - definately blue) went first class, only way to fly long haul in my opinion

On the way back as well if you get the chance pay the $10 to use the exec lounge in punta cana, lovely and chilled and everything is free

Snazy

Superb mate, sounds good. Nice one.
Just got the tickets though. Going on their new long haul 33" seats so see how they work out. Better than im used to for Florida lol

Definatly thinking about the lounges each side

Anymore info, fire away

Chip Sengravy

Last winter holiday I had was in Chiloe, a tiny island off Chile, 1000 kms north of the south pole. My ********* only just cane back down, last week. Enjoy your german sun lounger snafflers and watered down all inclusive booze