Question - internet access & scuba

[laxbarry]

My wife and I are planning a 25th anniversery trip to Hacienda Dominicus in Jan 2006.  We've been to Sandals. Beaches. and Couples over the years but this will be our first try at an IB resort.  Based on all the positive reviews we're excited.  Have a couple of questions:  1) Is there Internet access in the hotel - as much as I don't want to be readily available - work and family demands dictate I be available via internet; 2)  how about the scuba diving, Have heard the onsite dive shop is good but expensive and 3) How about cell phone service back to the US - is it available - we have sprint.

Thanks for any advice/feedback.

[bhipsher]

Laxbarry

I stayed at the hacienda dominicus 3 years ago and it got me hooked on Iberostar resorts for life. To answer your questions. 1. They do have an internet room next to the lobby where you can access the web and do some work. 2.  Yes the dressel dive center there is nice and no more expensive than anywhere else I have gone diving. Dives run about 40-50.00 each which sounds a little high but the convienence of leaving right from the beach and most dive sites are within 5-20 minutes. Definately dive the St. George wreck, its a great one. And 3.I took my T- Mobile cell phone down there and it worked fine just make sure you call your cell company and get your international set up. Your welcome and I think you'll have a wonderful time there and Happy Anniversary in advance!
Bhipsher

[laxbarry]

Bhipsher

Thanks for the advice.  We're looking forward to the trip.

[scuba]

If you pre-pay by credit card in Spain (Dressel Headquarters) you get another 15% discount - I just got back from there and paid about $30 per dive