Anonymous wrote:I love Aruba, but I haven't been to DR in 20 years.

DR has a lot of All Inclusive resorts, Aruba doesn't.

Okay, I'm replying to my post, I'm in DR now. If you haven't booked your trip yet, I highly recommend Aruba. Everything in DR is subpar. I'm most disappointed that the service is so bad. Everyone here seems apathetic and unwilling to help with simple requests or questions.

Anonymous wrote:I've been both places. I probably slightly prefer Aruba.

That said, there is some cultural stuff to do in Santo Domingo so DR might be a good mix for you both.

Me again - but I feel like most of the responders here flew into Punta Cana, and did an AI.

FWIW - I believe I flew in and out of Santo Domingo, did stuff there, stayed most of the time in Cabarete (not in an AI, more Europeans go here), did a day of surf lessons, rode public transportation with chickens, and did a day of a waterfall jumping tour.