nothing like experience...
DR Monger II,
Its cool you're asking all the right questions, but to be honest, there is nothing like just diving in feet first and getting your feet wet in the environment. For a newbie, I would recommend literally staying in Sosua, and if you meet some fellow mongers, maybe doing a group trip to Cabarete, Playa Dorada or Puerta Plata.
Everything you need is in SOsua...good food, good beach, and some casino action...and BABES. People make the mistake of doing too much in a short time, and I think that erodes people's experiences. Stay in a place like Europa or Club Residencial or New Garden Hotel...all walking distance to action, food, and beaches. In DR, all you need is a clean room with AC, TV, and a fridge for beers. Save to fancy clothes and jewelry for home...T-shirts and flip flops are fine. Learn some basic spanish from some tapes, and you're good to go. Be stern, but respectful to the chicas...dont do anything stupid like multiple babes at once or get too wasted and you'll be fine!
I've been to DR 7 times in last 3 years, and everytime, I've met cool dudes who I've chilled with and mongered with. Your first time wont be your last, and it will surely be a blast...
will be back in sosua 6-27 Dec
It will be my 2nd time in Sosua. I will stay in Casa Valeria, very close to the action. If any of you want to meet to have drink, share some knowledge of the chicas, do some hunting...just let me know