On Saturday we took a bus from Santo Domingo (the capital) to Puerto Plata on the north coast. This was the “Cancun” of the DR twenty years ago. The main area for all-inclusive hotels these days is Punta Cana on the far eastern coast. We booked a special deal at an all-inclusive hotel here in Puerto Plata called Lifestyles for $15 per person per night. For those that have never stayed in an all-inclusive that means your hotel room, food and alcoholic beverages are all included for the one price. Michael and I had stayed at several different all-inclusive hotels in Mexico, so we were familiar with the concept. We found absolutely nothing wrong with this resort, considering the price we paid. We knew we were not here for a “vacation”, but to preach. So staying at the resort was an added bonus. We arrived here on Saturday and will stay here for one week. If anyone is ever interested in booking a room here, let me know and I will give you the contact information of finding the specials for that month. Some months they run it for $11 per person per night. Can’t beat that. This resort is very popular with Americans. We found that there are over 80 witnesses here. Funny thing is yesterday I was walking around and ran into Keren Khunkhun, her daughter and mother (we were in the Cypresswood congregation – prior to us moving to the ASL - and now they are in Research Forest). Small world. We have met a group of 24 from Maryland, 6 from Atlanta and many others. Many are here to preach for the week with the English congregation. There is such a need here. There are so many people wanting to study, so there is a waiting list.
The double bed on the bottom right was our bed for the entire day (no charge) - loved it - stayed there all day and read - yes I do know how to relax - daddy was in charge of the girls for the day - so I had a break from mommy duties
Bellini Italian Restaurant
Rebecca with her Hearty Lasagna Dinner
Our girls' favorite meal at the resort - they must have eaten several of these sushi rolls every day
All of us together for big BBQ dinner at resort
What an amazing "preaching" adventure.... Jehovah wants chearful givers, happy servants! I think we could definitly be cheerful giving there he-he-he... I can't help but think how amazing Jehovah is and SO GOOD to us. You are definitly tasting and seeing how good he is. So happy for your whole family to be enjoying this special privilege!
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow! This whole blog seems unreal and I smiled so big when I saw your faces in the pictures. Wonderful! I'm happy your family can enjoy this experience. Miss you!!
ReplyDeleteI know this post is a year old, but I was hoping you might still have the information for this All Incluseive. My family and I will traveling to the DR in December 25, 2012- Jan 4, 2013. We're from the Detroit, MI area, and we're making plans to relocate to serve in the DR. Our December trip is to spy out the land, and have a share in the field minitry there. However, if we could work in a 2 day mini vacation on this trip that would be awesome! Like most we are on a very tight budget, and if the prices are what you included in your post for Nov 2011 I'm sure we could afford a day or two to play :). And I'm my sisters children would be ecstatic.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Andrea Pierce/Detroit French Cong. and my email is andrea.pierce2@gmail.com