Hi friends. I'm heading out on Adventure in two weeks and Puerto Plata is a stop for us.
Taino Bay looks interesting, given that we have a 5-year-old child and driving a long distance to a beach day is always a hassle when it comes to no car seats.
Here are some questions I'm hoping someone who has been to Taino Bay:
1) Can I buy liquor at the on-site duty-free store and mix my own drinks while hanging out at the Taino Bay pool? My idea would be to bring a thermos of cranberry juice from the buffet and buy a $15/bottle of vodka instead of paying $8/drink at a manufactured port. I always like to save a buck if I can.
2) Do any of the Taino Bay bars sell seltzers? White Claw/Truly/etc? Mrs. Thinwallet is interested to know.
3) Are we missing out on a beach day by staying at Taino Bay? We've got Labadee and Coco Cay on this itinerary, so we've got 2 solid beach days + 2 sea days. That said, I'd rather hang out on a beach than a manufactured port area...so long as the hassle isn't terrible. If there's a beach day alternative with access to a reasonably priced beach bar with bathroom, good food, a clean beach, and safe/easy for us with a kiddo, please let me know. I've read a lot about the chaos of leaving the port area. I'm fine with arranging local transportation in advance if anyone has good recommendations for that too.
Thanks!!