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Punta Espada Golf Made Me Understand Golf. I'm Still Deciding How to Feel About That
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Excursions
Deep-Sea Fishing in Cap Cana: The Day I Stopped Being Casual About It
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Excursions
El Dorado Water Park Is the Day the Kids Stop Asking What We're Doing Today
4 min read · Apr 2026
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Scape Park Tried to Tire Me Out. It Mostly Succeeded
4 min read · Apr 2026
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Real Questions. Local Answers.
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Is it safe to walk around Bávaro at night?
The tourist zone is fine. The areas past the main strip after midnight — I'd avoid those. Here's the map I actually use...
Which excursion companies should I avoid?
Three companies I won't name for legal reasons, but I will tell you exactly what red flags to look for before you book...
Best month to visit if I hate crowds?
September. The resorts are 40% cheaper, the beaches are empty, and yes — it can rain, but usually just for an hour in the afternoon.