Absolutely Bring These 5 Things To Punta Cana (or else)...

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Are you traveling to Punta Cana? Are you planning your next vacation or holiday to Punta Cana?
If you are traveling to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, absoutely ensure you bring these 5 things with you. They will quite potentially save your trip.
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[@gfunkmacify]

I’d recommend the pepto tablets so you can bring them in your carryon on the plane.

[@Abel_GTx]

I was born and raised in DR. Been living in the States for over 20 years now and I agree with this list. Thank you for enhancing everyone’s experience!

[@omhomelin]

Just a caveat about Pepto - it contains Sulpha and those who are allergic to Sulpha drugs can develop a very bad rash if they go into the sun (I learned this the hard way.) Also, please consider using “Reef Safe” sunscreen on vacation as the ingredient “oxybenzone” in traditional sunscreens can cause reef bleaching. I thought most resorts were asking ppl to do this but it’s more of a personal responsibility thing as no one will ask you but it does seem like the right thing to do

[@GENIDRAWING]

I recommend brushing with bottle water and this will avoid having stomach issues. I am a Dominican who lives out of the country and I do not brush with tap water when I visit the country. I used to and always had stomach problems and my mother told me to stop using tap water and ever since I haven’t had any problems while in the country.

[@johna5428]

How about taking a shower I guess you have to make sure you don’t swallow any water

[@kelleysmits2471]

If you're not brushing teeth with tap water how do we feel about ice cubes? I'm paranoid (maybe) about what quality the ice is in drinks. Should I be?

[@rosacaraballo739]

Mostly everything like cooking drinking water is with bottled water that’s usually including ice

[@nick92065]

I have IBS, and I’ve never had a problem with brushing my teeth with the tapwater.

[@safiyas.2546]

@@kelleysmits2471 I’ve heard they buy ice and don’t use tap water esp 4/5 star all inclusive resorts

[@user-sx4un6bo1k]

Planning a trip to Punta Cana early 2024, been watching tons of your videos and find them extremely helpful. Thank you for the great content! Love your videos!

[@yolandaabrego3779]

Let me stop watching the video to tell you that you are AWESOME!!!!! Great tips and definitely the most important to not forget. Love watching your videos I’m going to Punta Cana first time in a couple of weeks and you have the best videos with everything we need to know about the trips to Punta Cana, thank you so much!!!!

[@Omarisdancer]

Thank you so much for this video. Great advice with the tumbler!!!

[@JessicaLDavis-nx5vu]

Ha, I had the same idea about the phone case. Thank you for sharing your experience and valuable tips!! Very helpful.

[@JudyM500]

Great job, so happy seeing your channel grow! Always enjoy your videos.

[@MrKrisJug]

Great vid…thanks for the heads up

[@ChrisEbyRealEstateAgent]

Thanks for the recommendations !

[@nicolajones3288]

Thanks for the review on Majestic elegance. Best Drinks and hit or miss food

[@eufemiopaniagua3844]

Great info thank you for sharing ¡

[@Kelly-bw1zo]

Thank you. Great tips!!!

[@soniawestfall1832]

Thanks for all your tips are fantastic

[@irenemachuca5439]

Great ideas,thank you!!

[@anthonywhittaker9723]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@lizbethtena2466]

Headed to PC in April and these tips were great thank you! 👍🏼

[@michaelcaroo]

Love these videos man, you are so informative and stright to the point. I’m going to Majestic Colonial Punta Cana next month so these vids are helping me get mentally and physically prepared!

[@TurkeyDart]

How was the colonial? Going in July. Food decent?

[@shahjehan]

Legit solid advice

[@nicoletiencken1983]

I am going next week...your videos are very helpful!

[@tjking1909]

First thing you do is bring tape and tape over the bathroom faucet. This way you will not drink or brush your teeth with the water. #2 When showering put mouthwash in your mouth (practice at home a few times before the trip) so again you don’t drink any of the water.

[@carolamick8303]

How do you wash your hands? Yuck

[@notoriousLSGshow]

Underrated comment, let's hope the commenter didn't go to the buffet 🤢​@@carolamick8303

[@Gymthingz]

@@carolamick8303😂😂😂

[@dmx92145]

@@carolamick8303 use bottled water and hand sanitizer?

[@InsideTheStadium]

Your a legend bro, thank you 🙏🏽✌🏽❤️

[@mrsmdub259]

Heading out to Punta Cana again (we love it there) and I’m always prepared with my medicine bag ready for almost anything!

[@darielhilario1971]

Great 👍 thanks so much brother

[@georgenikolopoulos1246]

first time going on an all inclusive resort ver soon alone, and i have been watching your videos so much! Thank you for all your precious info. i am going to be staying at the TRS Turques, and i am very excited. Even though you were not a big fan of it, i had already booked it before i saw your rating videos! I hope it is going to be a fun time, even alone there. Thank you!

[@arenat9705]

Im heading there in may

[@mariazaraer1227]

Bug repellant should be #1. We were attacked by mosquitoes during our entire stay (12/27/2022 - 01/06/2023) in Punta Cana.

[@mikemike1602]

great info

[@ReginaRibaudo]

Spot on

[@raven98031]

Thank you for this information I saved this video.

[@nicolec.5938]

Awesome 👏🏼 video

[@kandoo1316]

Another good thing to bring is some Aloe gel (usually green) to hydrate and cool off your skin at night.Put it all over when you come out of the shower and just watch your skin soak it up instantly. It really helps to repair sun damaged skin so you can continue to tan the next day.

[@bryanguerrero1938]

No BS advice, nice 👍

[@missjonescanada]

Really enjoy all your videos. I've watched several and find them very helpful. On a side note, cause I like to spread the love, this shirt is fire on you. Buy more in several colors! Happy travels : )

[@claudiacervantes1963]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@markrussell3428]

Excellent advice!! I find I’m grabbing for the Imodium more often in Mexico than DR.

[@cecelove9141]

You need it 😢

[@andrealedger1097]

Absolutely fab videos, just watched them ALL back to back and I’m so excited to be going! We’ve booked for October and wish you had reviewed where we are going, the Riu Palace Macao…..maybe your next visit? One question, hubby will defo take the closed toe shoes and shirt, what about the trousers, do they have to be long? X🥂💃🏼🎉x

[@CarlosRamirez-vo1jt]

I love aqua resort punta cana beautiful DR like to go back soon 🔜 maybe capa cana amd scape park .

[@mjwoods290]

Tumbler…. Very good recommendation. Never thought of that before

[@TheLisaDeesDelightsShow]

Thank you!

[@MissKrisChau]

Impulse booked a trip to Punta Cana on Monday and I'm so glad you posted this. I normally like researching my vacations but since I booked this one after a particularly hard day at work, I feel a little lost trying to figure out what to pack/bring/plan for. Thanks!

[@jess7195]

I love the spontaneousness!

[@JadabellaLove]

Girl you and I both 😩😂 know I’m like Aw shit do I need to get shots?

[@greg21778]

How was your trip ?

[@jaylenebiesemans5855]

@@JadabellaLove shots for what?

[@marioespitia2998]

Loved your shoes!

[@FortuneKittyTour]

thanks 🙏🏼 😊🏝

[@myownshow4928]

Thanks 😊

[@luckislonggone9233]

Love the boots!

[@BrazilianBody]

Very true but I’d add bug repellent too 👌🏾

[@kathypelot2187]

When I went to Costa Rica my Dr. Told me to get Pepto bismol tablets and take one a day while we were there. So, every morning we had one daily and only had resort water which I was told was ok at my hotel. All was well.

[@trisjohnson4541]

Those boots are sooooooo cool :)

[@AnnaOkrutna-sd3ys]

Im loving your boots pal!!!

[@nicolepentz6002]

Just got back from DR Royalton Bravo AMAZING TIPS....bring the tumbler/thermos for sure I had my butler fill my tumbler w tequila for excursions...also I would suggest bringing a snorkel gear and a floating raft people used for the bright blue ocean. Gift shop was insanely expensive 45$ for a 12$ floating raft . Sunscreen spot on that sun is hot 🥵 ruined my last day because I wore 15 sunscreen I literally had sunburn that made me so sick 🤢. Tipping we tipped our butler $120 whoops so thanks on the tipping point, he was nice but he really only booked dinner resvs that's bout it. O if you can book a swim up room... Pretty amazing 😍. Thanks for this video !

[@yanivmedia3309]

Thank you.

[@lygophilia4127]

Reapply all SPF every 2 hours, more often if you're in the water or sweating, even if it says water resistant. The difference between SPF levels are percent of UV rays it blocks. You also need at LEAST twice as much as you think you do or else you're not getting the SPF protection level on the label. 1 oz is recommended for the whole body--a shot glass. More if you're large.

[@briannaturner4684]

Great vids. Super helpful. Been looking into all these places for June. Still deciding between Punta Cana and Cuba though….😬. New sub here. Keep making me jealous! 💋

[@Murminator660]

PC the hotels and food is better than Cuba. I've been to Cuba several times and Cuba is an amazing experience hands down the Cuban people are the most genuine and helpful of all the Caribbean. The beaches are absolutely to die for to see them youtube Cayo Santa Maria, Varadero, Cayo Coco/Guillermo...etc. Like i said the food is a little bland but you won't starve to death, the hotels are not as fancy their 5* is equivilate to a 3* in Mexico so best to book the best hotel and it is still 1/2 price of PC. If you are a seasoned traveller you might be a little disappointed in the hotel rooms fairly basic but who spends time in the rooms?

[@chinbi18]

I personas would it go to Cuba. Very poor not a vacation party ny sister didnot like it

[@briannaturner4684]

Thanks so much for the input guys! Good to know. I’m still torn..because I’m a foodie (though are any all inclusive a really known for their food..?) and I really want that turquoise clear water experience. Definitely leaning towards PC.

[@MrBeatboxmasta]

Punta Cana has better food than Cuba. Mexico has better food than PC. Jamaica has much better beaches than Mex and PC but is more expensive and has slower service. Cuba should not even be on your list.

[@riccochet704]

Another I recommend bringing is cortisone cream. This goes hand in hand with pepto and immodium. I don't know if it was something in the pool or ocean, but I broke out in something and the cortisone cleared it up in a day. The good thing is that if you forget something most resorts have an on site pharmacy. You'll pay stupid money for the products, but they'll have what you need. Even prescription drugs that don't require a prescription. Like Tramadol for pain and antibiotics for infection are over the counter. Just don't take those back to the U.S. with you they won't make it through customs unless you have a prescription.

[@choogheem]

benadryl works well

[@ericgeorgetruckgrilling]

These are items to take to any vacation destination.

[@seanmaranda1604]

Thanks for the great Punta Cana info. It’s helping us plan our upcoming trip!!!🎉

[@jinettediaz8742]

35 days lol I’m weak- thanks for all the tips

[@adamjensen1698]

James Coolist has great takes on DR resorts. We visited Excellence PC (we got a swim up suite but not the club side), and it was beyond excellent. Coolist didn't even mention the gym facilities and tennis courts (with daily instruction by a tennis pro!), and those spots are top tier for any resort, anywhere. It was also a great way to work off hangovers :) I'm booking Royalton CHIC for this Christmas (because Coolist says it's tops), and I can't wait! Definitely bring Pepto Bismol with you, but you likely wont also need pills for diarrhea. This is likely TMI, but Pepto turns your poop into black charcoal, lol, and you will likely become constipated as a result. Have some laxative ready when you get back, you'll need a good week to work it all through!

[@mentonerodominicano]

Thanks for the sunscreen tip. Some of them claim to be odorless, but no sunscreen is odorless so might as well have one that smells good.

[@underated17]

I like the smell of mineral sunscreen and most sunscreens but that’s just me! I noticed today how I like the copper tone mineral sunscreen!

[@brunamagrini9014]

I got sick in PC 10 days ago. Gastrointestinal cramps and the big D. I took Immodium right away with the first symptoms but I stayed sick for 10 days and I finally needed Riva-Azithromycin antibiotics. Next time I will listen to the pharmacist and start taking Ducoral 2 weeks before the trip

[@andy0482]

Any news on next location? What a great run over the last month!

[@paulinecampbell9023]

I love the boots

[@joannedelafosse333]

Thank you great suggestions Add Gravel Mosquito repellent Imodium/laxatives Allergy medicine Material Bandaids (blisters) Nail Clipper 2 week vacation Eyebrows plucker Extra sun block it's a fortune to purchase on vacation

[@headoak3791]

dam I'm just catching on buddy! I thought rude boy was a big ass Fiji water!

[@arge676]

Hey what’s the brand of your v neck shirt it looks amazing!

[@myraredmond8021]

What about insect repellent? How were the bugs? I'll have to pick up some Pepto tablets , as I will only be using a carry-on. Thanks for the video!

[@mailenajo6762]

I literally arrived from punta Cana And I was Throwing up Like crazy this year

[@redroads4598]

Great ideas...are there a lot of "Overserved" people stumbling around? It would seem there might be! LOL

[@Goldfinger555]

I’ve heard some recommendations to take Pepto Bismol tablets every day just as a precaution when you’re eating new foods abroad. Have you ever done that?

[@leelifeson9150]

Do you have a link to Catalonia royal? Love your posts..

[@guylinden4285]

I've been to PC many times. Always bring insect repellent. The mosquitoes and sand flees can be pretty bad sometimes.

[@heatherjohnson5824]

Yes, one with a very high percentage of deet. I spray my lower leg and feet before dusk. And I bring AfterBite with purple on the pkg.

[@456yukon]

i eat mosquitos for breakfast. but im also a bat

[@geo77sand]

Thank you very much for these great tips. Question, what about mosquito repellent? I read in some website reviews that people complained of too many mosquitoes. I plan to bring a repellent spray, I think.

[@mariazaraer1227]

DO NOT forget mosquito repellent. The mosquitoes are brutal.

[@finned958]

A fully sealable thermos is needed too. I gotten tired of constantly putting on sunscreen. Stay indoors between 9am to 2pm when the sun is harshest. You need acetaminophen in case of a headache after a night of drinking.

[@MrBeatboxmasta]

The best way to avoid hangovers is by drinking at least as much water as alcohol. Your liver will thank you for it.

[@asiah8139]

Advil or Aleve (ibuprofen or naproxen aka NSAIDs) for headaches. The liver already going through enough removing the alcohol, adding acetaminophen (Tylenol) will just add work and run the risk of liver damage. Just eat a snack before taking an Nsaid (prevent stomach ulcers). I tend to take ibuprofen after I eat but before I sleep just in case. Wake up great

[@illcryst]

What about voltage converters or adapters for charging cell phones or plugging in electronics? Do they use the same plugins/voltage as in USA/Canada?

[@michaeldiruocco]

I’m odium I used like 6-8 of them in a week. Lol it was rough and thanks god I had it

[@jgvids2242]

Hey, Big fan of your hotel reviews! Just a quick question.. what do you do for a living in order to afford all of the travel and lux hotels, because I'll take up whatever profession that is!

[@uncheckedbaggage1218]

He made a video about that

[@michaelgraham7529]

It is not different strains of bacteria, it is the mishandling of food (food not kept at safe temperatures). I strongly recommend Loperamide ( anti-diarrheal), take at first sign of loose stool,

[@deliabass5214]

This video is so spot on!! I went to the San Juan Mall and had gotten hungry. I saw a Pizza Hut in the parking lot and decided to get something to eat. The next morning, I was sick as a dog. Stomach meds are an essential!

[@underated17]

Wow did you take anything to help it? I wonder why your stomach hurt if it was from the water in the food? I went to dr and only had a bit of a stomach ache once

[@depositionsandstuff7465]

We are flying to the DR for the first time. For the Pepto and the Sunblock what are the limits though on the sizes of the bottles you can bring on the plane? Thought they could only be small bottles?

[@choogheem]

just wondering how you got the pepto through security or if you purchased it at airport or in punta cana?

[@Eman-pe7zp]

Did you end up leaving the resort and visit the little town outside your resort? I'm looking for tips and recommendations for local food outside of the resort. I'm going to visit PC in about a week and am trying to get as many tips as possible. Your videos have been great, btw.

[@underated17]

How did you like it?

[@godfatherthv]

Thanks for the list, one question, does that collared shirt have to be long sleeve?

[@cecelove9141]

Yes I got sick we had to ask one of the workers to pls buy them because the hotel is very expensive 😮

[@prettyyypoison1]

I love your boots

[@scottowens6914]

Guys should also remember to bring a pair of long pants for the dress code in the swanky restaurants.

[@cal1103]

Can you leave your belongings at your Sun lounger by the beach / pool safely? I travel alone mostly. I have bought a pac safe bag but unsure if its over kill :)

[@wrthomas69]

My wife and I have a trip planned to PC Majestic Mirage in April, great video by the way. Our biggest concern is the covid test in order to get back to the US. I know the resort will do this for us, is it simple? what happens if we get a positive result? Both my wife and I have full vaccinations and boosted. Hoping restrictions will be lifted by our travels dates. Really don't want to get stuck there over our allotted vacation stay.

[@doubtilove]

Did you go? I’m going beginning of May do I need Covid test? I saw something about a document you have to apply for online

[@wrthomas69]

@@doubtilove yes, spent 5 days at majestic mirage. Absolutely fabulous. At this time you need a negative covid test to return to US. Ours was done for free at the resort, very easy, takes 2 minutes, results in less than 30 minutes. You need to fill out a health questionaire online before traveling to the DR. Has to be shown at airport. Jetblue vacations sent us all the required links for requirements.

[@erader24]

Biden finally caught up with the rest of the world.

[@balkogirl91]

@@wrthomas69 where do we get these forms if our travel agent did not supply them? I leave in 2 weeks for DR

[@wrthomas69]

@@balkogirl91 not sure you still need them, but, I booked through JetBlue vacations and all needed forms and links were provided in the confirmation email from jetBlue

[@nickwalker204]

Hello again James, I have another question specifically related to your experience and thoughts on the gym and spa at Majestic Mirage. Are any spa amenities included at Club Level? In particular hydrotherapy, showers, sauna etc. I know massages and the like would be an extra charge. What is you review rating of gym equipment and or facilities. I'm enjoying and look forward to your daily vids.. I did catch that you are a fellow Minnesotan 🥶

[@egillan]

I went to the spa and got a couples massage 60 minutes-it cost $200. No spa amenities are included in your stay. If there was a sauna or shower, I didn’t read or see one. The gym was about a 3 or 4 minute walk from the property. It was next door at Elegance. I didn’t utilize the facility so I can’t speak to those facilities.

[@GA-fz2wt]

Could anyone tell me what to expect weather wise in March?

[@Romansen1995]

So Nike Jordan are not suitable? =D This is very useful. Thank you.

[@craighall8762]

I watched several of your videos and appreciate the information. I was curious about getting out shopping and exploring the town like Cancun, water taxis, flea markets and such. Sounds like Punta Cana is nice but more like a cruise ship type vacation where your kind of trapped.

[@Coolist]

It's nothing like Cancun in that regard. It's Absolutely an enclosed experience.

[@Joycer2002]

Although the resorts are high security you can walk along the beach for miles. We stay at the Grand palladium as it is adjacent to the town and the beach on the town side is lined with beach huts for shopping, hair braiding, nails and custom cigars. We've been there 11 times and have always gone back to the same resort. Our first two trips we stayed at the Barcelo and that was where we needed the immodium - and right before our helicopter tour!

[@AP-gg7ep]

Is the water and ice filtered at resorts? Or should I drink only bottled water?

[@billyhorr7126]

So i dont need Paso's just American money? Do they have dry cleaning? ill pack one set of dress clothes...Awesome video sir❤️❤️🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@KristinaMarie463]

Punta Cana Excellence. Can you share which dining and /or nightlife areas of the resort requires men to wear dress pants at?

[@lucgagnon8466]

Ok I’m curious of one thing: if you tip all drinks, and you party at the in-pool bar, where do you keep all your ones? Do you use the waterproof thingy you showed or is there another trick I am not thinking of? I’ll be at the Riu Republica in 5 days, thanks in advance for your prompt response! Your videos have been extremely useful, thanks!

[@thom5350]

Tell me how you like the riu I’m going there soon

[@notoriousLSGshow]

Both y'all lmk how it was wife & I going in 2 weeks

[@tammyfader681]

Chewable pepto baby ...

[@computerguy5437]

3:15 ABSOLUTELY!!! I got sunburnt the very first day and it was NOT FUN

[@jacklawer6389]

I know I forgot mine paid $30. US at the the hotel, ripoff

[@johnschultz3219]

Hows traveling alone in the DR, my first trip solo coming up

[@M44RKH]

👌

[@peterquartararo3249]

great video... I hate aerosol sun tan lotion.