At Punta Cana, Dominican Republic they didn't ask about liquids and permitted them on the plane. It was a nice change from flying in the US. Right before the security checkpoint, the gargabe cans were overflowing with soda and water bottles because people have been taught that liquids are evil. My wife and I carried our sodas right through the checkpoint and nobody said a word.

I felt perfectly safe getting on the plane and it managed to make it to ATL safely. Of course, at ATL, the silly rules and restrictions were back in place.