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[QUOTE=Artisttyp;2137658]I will be arriving at 12 am in STI and Hotel LOS Jardines does not offer taxi service unfortunately. Besides doing the obvious and getting into a taxi located at the airport are there other options?
Will the airport have an exchange place open at that time? I assume airport taxis will not take dollars?[/QUOTE]I don't know if you will have internet on your phone, but for less than $10 you will be in the house with an Uber. I have T-mobile from the States so I always have free internet international.
I don't recall exchange places at the Santiago airport at all. May be because I am not really looking for them since I use the ATM. When you leave out the building and go to the right, there is a Banco Popular ATM (that I always use) and the same bank. Maybe people exchange money inside. But it definitely is not opened at that time of night.
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[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2137682]I don't know if you will have internet on your phone, but for less than $10 you will be in the house with an Uber. I have T-mobile from the States so I always have free internet international.
I don't recall exchange places at the Santiago airport at all. May be because I am not really looking for them since I use the ATM. When you leave out the building and go to the right, there is a Banco Popular ATM (that I always use) and the same bank. Maybe people exchange money inside. But it definitely is not opened at that time of night.[/QUOTE]I do have Uber and an unlimited international data plan. Can Uber meet me at the airport terminal?
Thanks Again.
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[QUOTE=Artisttyp;2137685]I do have Uber and an unlimited international data plan. Can Uber meet me at the airport terminal?[/QUOTE]I always rent a car so I really don't know. My guess is that they may be on the street right in front of the airport. Because the way Santiago airport is set up, when you come into the driveway you have to take a ticket. Then leaving out you have to pay 25 pesos. But it is a short distance to walk. There is the building, driveway, 2 rows of parking, little patch of grass, then the street. They just as well may be inside and make the customer pay the parking fee though. Just order it on your app the same as you do anywhere else and see how it turns out.
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[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2137687] Just order it on your app the same as you do anywhere else and see how it turns out.[/QUOTE]I would be willing to do something like that with all my stuff safely guarded in my hotel room but not at 12 am when I am due to arrive. I was looking for some service that might even meet me at baggage claim. If all fails I will take an airport taxi. I was just curious to know if any remise services were available at that hour.
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[QUOTE=Artisttyp;2137694]I would be willing to do something like that with all my stuff safely guarded in my hotel room but not at 12 am when I am due to arrive. I was looking for some service that might even meet me at baggage claim. If all fails I will take an airport taxi. I was just curious to know if any remise services were available at that hour.[/QUOTE]For what it's worth, I have never heard of an instance of being taken for a ride when you needed a ride in DR. We are talking about a country where you pull on to the side of the road and pick up random strangers. The most that would happen is an inflated price, but your belonging will be safe.
Remember taxis in the DR are not marked as they are in other countries. They are just older normal cars with the plastic taxi sign that you can probably get anywhere. Personally I would opt for the Uber instead of those raggedy ass taxis that you are going to pay 3 times as much for. Hell with Uber you have the driver's picture and license plates on your account. For a regular taxi you don't got shit.
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Work trip.
Hello everybody!
Headed to Santiago for a multi day work trip, and will be staying at the Hodelpa Gran Almirante. Is there anything close by that area to some action? I see the hotel has a casino and a massage place, but the hotel looks pretty decent and wasn't sure if it was legit only massage? Also ok with taking an uber somewhere close, but time is kind of limited. Thanks in advance and will report back upon my return!
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Work trip.
Hello everybody!
Headed to Santiago for a multi day work trip, and will be staying at the Hodelpa Gran Almirante. Is there anything close by that area to some action? I see the hotel has a casino and a massage place, but the hotel looks pretty decent and wasn't sure if it was legit only massage? Also ok with taking an uber somewhere close, but time is kind of limited. Thanks in advance and will report back upon my return!
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[QUOTE=Artisttyp;2137694]I would be willing to do something like that with all my stuff safely guarded in my hotel room but not at 12 am when I am due to arrive. I was looking for some service that might even meet me at baggage claim. If all fails I will take an airport taxi. I was just curious to know if any remise services were available at that hour.[/QUOTE]I know a gentleman who does the airport. City route at night in Santiago. I have not used him for quite a while (as I mostly rent cars) but I can touch base with him. Send me a PM here with the day of arrival and other info. Once he confirms he can do it, I would send you his Whatsapp so you can directly converse with him, from then onward. I used to pay him about $20 equivalent including tips.
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Santiago Trip.
Considere setting up the PM option available in this forum.
I just moved back stateside four months ago, but lived in that area for three years.
I've stayed at Hodelpa several times, on first arrival and with my family a few times afterwards. I consider it one of the classier places in town.
There are always "Club Girls" hanging around the entrance wanting someone to take them inside. They can't enter without an escort. They're easy to spot dressed up in their prom-style dresses.
The front desk staff are accustomed to having guests go up to a room but will take the guests cedula and hold it until they leave. For your protection. They turn it over to the police if there are problems and since the girls value that cedula they behave. There are several agencies working the area and you can negotiate prices in spite of what they say. Check out Dominican Backpage. If you had PM I would refer you to one I believe has the safest opportunities.
If you're going to be there a few days consider chatting with one of the night security guys. Offer a 200 peso tip, max 500. Selling your body is not against the law in DR, but pimping is. Just comment that you wish you could find a cute young chica to spend some quality time with. If they respond move on otherwise don't ask that person again. If they can get the girl to you without any hassle it's worth the tip. Especially if you can see her or a pic beforehand. They know the girls and can also set you up. Keep in mind there is a tendency to markup the cost. Many of the agency girls want $150-200 which is outrageous. I know, cheaper than the US, but crazy for DR.
Everyone who lives there has the number to their taxi driver. Speaking Spanish, even a little helps. Tempe's offer is good. You're paying for the drive from town out to the airport and then back to Hodelpa. It's a drive so 1000 pesos is OK. And don't tip. That's $22. If you have to take a taxi at the airport, and there are plenty, they will ask for $20, which they will convert to pesos later. But that's less than 1000.
If you set up PM I'll forward you a contact number for a chica if you're into 2 p0 ish spinners.
Mac Out.
[QUOTE=Dwade;2138272]Hello everybody!
Headed to Santiago for a multi day work trip, and will be staying at the Hodelpa Gran Almirante. Is there anything close by that area to some action? I see the hotel has a casino and a massage place, but the hotel looks pretty decent and wasn't sure if it was legit only massage? Also ok with taking an uber somewhere close, but time is kind of limited. Thanks in advance and will report back upon my return![/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE=Tempoecorto;2138327]I know a gentleman who does the airport. City route at night in Santiago. I have not used him for quite a while (as I mostly rent cars) but I can touch base with him. Send me a PM here with the day of arrival and other info. Once he confirms he can do it, I would send you his Whatsapp so you can directly converse with him, from then onward. I used to pay him about $20 equivalent including tips.[/QUOTE]If you don't get in contact with him hit me up I have a contact for you.
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Santiago UTRs.
Returning to the city for a week starting tomorrow to wrap up some repairs to our apartment and will be looking for some playtime. I have a list of UTRs who already seem to be failing by the wayside so would welcome any new referrals, and will share as I've done in the past.
Mac Out.
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Me gusta el Cibao.
All of my UTRs are active so this has been a whirlwind few days.
Dominicanas are hot! But still looking for new contacts so let's share.
PM only please.
Mac Out.
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Utr?
[QUOTE=FlbMac31;2141345]I have a list of UTRs who already seem to be failing by the wayside so would welcome any new referrals, and will share as I've done in the past.[/QUOTE]Pardon my ignorance, but what is a UTR?
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[QUOTE=PuntingGeorge;2142788]Pardon my ignorance, but what is a UTR?[/QUOTE]Universal Tennis Rating.
Unique Tax Reference.
Under The Radar.
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[QUOTE=CharlesPooter;2142803]Universal Tennis Rating.
Unique Tax Reference.
Under The Radar.[/QUOTE]Haha thanks Sir Charles. I googled it as well before posting. Most likely under the radar, but don't really get the significance.