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02-24-17 15:06 #1267
Posts: 409Originally Posted by BrotherP [View Original Post]
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02-23-17 22:24 #1266
Posts: 581Hotel Jardines
Originally Posted by Parkinsons [View Original Post]
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02-23-17 16:11 #1265
Posts: 1077ATM Withdrawals in the DR
Originally Posted by Parkinsons [View Original Post]
I had a similar problem with my new "chip" card in Boca Chica. Banco Popular took my card but also charged a 180 DOP vig for my trouble. Another bank there had an ATM that would not dispense any cash, but did not charge a fee. It merely gave a message that said "Please take you cash" and no cash appeared! Imagine my shock, but a quick check of my bank account showed no withdrawal. I am getting the feeling that our gringo cards are not universally accepted everywhere in the DR. Any one else have any suggestions of which bank chains offer lower fees. My otherwise noble credit union hit me with two additional fees, as well! An ATM network fee and an "international fee". Got to get one of those Schwab bank cards.
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02-23-17 15:51 #1264
Posts: 409Delivery service
Landed around 1 am here this morning. By the time I got my rental car and settled, it was well past 2 am. Ventured out to get cash, tried a few Banc Reservas ATMs, none of them worked with my Schwab card, weird. There are a few banks all in the same block on Calle Del Sol, went to Banco de Leon, theirs didn't work either. Finally hit Banco Popular and got my dough.
Swung by Matum so I can get some grub from the food truck outside. Met the same girl I had a few months ago, I didn't want to repeat. There was no one else to my liking so I moved on. Saw a few street girls on Avenida Salvador Estrella Sadh, first block after making a right from Autopista Duarte, across from Wendy's. Rolled down my window to chat, upon closer inspection damn they were all trannies. Not judging LOL just not for me.
Went back to my hotel, Hotel Jardines. The doorman was quite enthusiastic about finding me companionship. He made a few calls, whoever it was sent back a few photos. I told him to ask how much, replied US $100. Before I could say no, the girl was on her way. She came by, a 7 I would give her on looks, held firm to the US $100. I told her no way, the most I would do DOP 3000 for TLN. She gave me an attitude said she could go somewhere else and get her US $100. The pimp / driver came back picked her up and promised another girl on delivery. I said DOP 3000, BBBJ, minimum 2 pops or nothing.
He came back with another, no better than a 7, but seemed more cheerful so I took her up. This chick definitely is bi-polar, laugh and cuddle one minute then cold and disagreeable the next. Anyhow the sex sucks, her Toto is more dry than overcooked chicharron. After I got my 2 nuts (second one I just told her to finish me with HJ) I told her to leave. This should be my first and last time getting in-call from a tout.
Going up to Sosua later today, not sure what I'd do here in Santiago until then. My civilian girl has been messaging me like crazy but I didn't commit.
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02-14-17 16:07 #1263
Posts: 614Hotel Platino
My posts are not in chronological order, just writing when it comes to my mind. Some might think that this kind of info is not relevant to the mongering, but I think small things are important to make a successful trip.
Last week I stayed one night in hotel Platino. Didn't have any reservation and the hotel was quite full, so they charged me the full price.
The hotel is much further away from the monumento and the bus stations than what I had figured. The hotel Matum is much closer to those places. The staff at the reception and the security guys are really nice. But the rooms not so much.
- The executive room is very small and worn with queen size bed.
- The superior executive room is the same, but with king size bed and even less space around it.
- After seeing the executive superior I decided to take the suite. The suite was spacious and OK, but expensive. The price was more or less USD 100. Next time I will check out Matum or Hodelpa. The hotel had the worst breakfast of my trip.
Something very Dominican happened when we checked in. My traveling companion, la senora, asked if they have a room with a balcony and the girl said that she will check, if there is any available. After almost five minutes working with her computer she said that, at the moment there isn't any available. When we went up with two porters, they told us that there isn't any room in the hotel with a balcony.
The taxis are really cheap in Santiago. 150 pesos for shorter trips like 2 miles and 250 for longer trips. During the night slightly more. The next day I felt lazy and decided to go to Sosua with taxi. The price was DOP 3000. According the taxi driver the normal price is 3500.
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01-31-17 00:38 #1262
Posts: 15925Originally Posted by NamasteParis [View Original Post]
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01-30-17 23:01 #1261
Posts: 300Originally Posted by FlbMac31 [View Original Post]
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01-30-17 13:37 #1260
Posts: 1987Originally Posted by NamasteParis [View Original Post]
I'm sure it is obvious for you. But it will depend upon what you consider decent clothes. I like girls during the day in booty shorts or those tight fitting stretchy pants (puta pantalones), tight or low cut tops and flat. At night I like them in mini skirts or those tight one-piece outfits with cutouts and heels. Based the answer you received from the other poster I take he must be the type to only bring in decent women not hookers. I find that interesting. Can you tell me, how do you perceive that someone is with a hooker? Because that's a skill I'd like to develop.
Let us know how it works out for you.
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01-30-17 13:09 #1259
Posts: 74Girl Friendly
Originally Posted by NamasteParis [View Original Post]
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01-30-17 11:32 #1258
Posts: 300Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
Decent clothes / attitude is obvious for me.
I'll probably go to the PLATINO. I sent a message to ask them about their guest policy. But as I didn't receive answer since 3 days, that's why I'm asking here.
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01-29-17 22:41 #1257
Posts: 15925Originally Posted by NamasteParis [View Original Post]
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01-29-17 22:30 #1256
Posts: 300GF hotels
Hi, I'm planning to stay few days in Santiago in March.
Can you please tell me if Hotels PLATINO and GRAN ALMIRANTE are girl friendly?
Thanks in advance, I'll make report on these hotels as usual.
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01-24-17 20:34 #1255
Posts: 2116There is a certain benefit, I am discovering, in having a girl. They are unbelievably compliant and that per se, is a pleasure. I have been having people like the one in the photo, give me a good massage after the act. One even took care of my longish pubic hair, cropping it with a unheard of patience and a smile.
Long live youth, and that of the island of Hispaniola.
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01-14-17 14:12 #1254
Posts: 74Aeropuerto Cibao
I was at the airport yesterday evening to pick up my boy returning from New York. I asked about taxi fare and $20 is about right. I'm retired military so have traveled overseas a lot in 27 years and never go into another country without local currency. Once here you learn where to get the best exchange rate. I know that currency booths at Miami are outrageously pricey plus the fee. My wife tells me Popular is essentially a national bank and you can exchange dollars without an account while here. And the rate there is actually decent. At 47 pesos per dollar yesterday.
That makes $20 US equal to about 950 pesos today. Last week was 900. That means that they would take a local Dominican for 900 knowing full well that if they ask for too much the customer walks. It all depends how much of a rush your in.
When you clear thru customs and exit with your bags you will see the exit area is blocked off and only passengers are allowed inside. And there are usually one or two plainclothes cops. Except they sport their sidearm for all to see] There is one exception to this rule. Taxi drivers will stand inside with little signs announcing they have a taxi. Who do they know?
Frannie is spot on about finding girls there. Arriving and departing is a family thing and individuals are rarely alone.
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01-14-17 04:09 #1253
Posts: 2803Originally Posted by Rodeo9112 [View Original Post]