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Hi all,

I am not sure if its the same company, but a few sails ago, we rented a car near Portsmouth. The brakes nearly caused me to leave my dna on a mountainside. We had to wait at said bend for new vehicle for hours south of Portsmouth.

The next vehicle had better brakes, but the tires were equally bald.

We should have inspected the brakes b4 hitting the road, not on the road. Lesson learned and renter beware.

PS i hope you enjoy your time in Dominica, Zanshin. Are you attempting Boiling Lake? My first stay was in Laudat a decade ago. Dominica is magical.

I'm planning a long weekend (4 nights) in late April. I have two options on the table:
Option A: Punta Cana (DR). Direct flight. $380. Resort looks average.
Option B: Curacao. One connection. $980. Smaller boutique hotel.
I've heard Curacao has better snorkeling right off the beach and less of a "mass tourism" feel, but $600 is a lot of money for 2 people.
For those who have been to both in the last 12 months: Is Curacao actually $600 better than Punta Cana right now regarding safety, water quality, and food prices? Or am I paying for a flight connection?

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Hi,

I stayed at West Bay airbnb which was very convenient to 7mb, caymana bay and georgetown.

may I ask where you stayed on island

Hi all,

It's been a joy exploring grand cayman. I have fond memories of 7mb.

Final comment: arrive early to the airport as the yacht club offers a quick shuttle service for a final bite to eat under the sun.

Air side has a few fast food oprions like Wendy's but its mostly standing room only or eat at the airport chairs. There is a pub (16cad for a pint). The yacht club is by far a more comfy option.

Also Westjet used scissor lift/zigzag ramp at departure.

Safe travels.