So I guess it all depends on what you're looking for, but unless you desperately need an all-inclusive resort you should skip it. They are expensive(relatively speaking) and the quality/value just isn't there. Honestly, the DR is just not that great. It has poor infrastructure/venues/hotels. Unless you're flying direct to POP from NYC or MIA(pretty convenient) it really isn't worth the effort. I'm not a fan of Campo either. It's a pretty dire looking place on the wrong side of Curaçao. The chicken is mostly colombian, venezuelan or dominican. IMHO you're always better off going to the source.
I would suggest Medellín or Bogotá in Colombia. Buenos Aires is also excellent if Argentina isn't too far away for you. San José, Costa Rica is also nice and easier to get to for most. Although they have more imports, and thus quality fluctuation, than the other locations.
So if you want safe bets places to stay that will make it easy for you.
San José:
http://www.sportsmenscr.com/
http://www.delreyhotel.com/
Medellín
http://hotelmedellinplaza.com/
http://pobladorentals.com/
So poblado is the only one that doesn't offer dick Cheney style hunting, but if you talk to Barry or Luis they can sort you out or just do a little research. MDE is fantastic. Oh and venezuela is a mess right now. Save yourself the aggravation and just go to Bogotá. Half of Venezuela is there right now.
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