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12-06-17 06:39 #5168
Posts: 34Hi guys,
A few questions, I'm planning a solo trip on December 17th - 24th.
First off anyone that wants to meet up and hang out let me know.
I've heard this is a down / slow time. Is that accurate? How slow is it or when exactly does it become slow? When does it get slow exactly? Will I have a few days to enjoy myself?
I understand the Dominican woman are dark, I love Latin woman, but prefer the dark olive skin to the really dark black kind. Are there any girls from other countries (Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama etc) and how rare are they?
I have read thru the thread and I am hearing different prices / Some guys are quoting $35-50 whole others are stating $80-100. What is the normal price.
Also is I'm looking for GFE action (DFK / BBBJ) what is the going rate for that and how much will or should it cost me?
Finally, I'm mainly coming for the woman, the beach and sun and to party and go clubbing.
Are there any popular clubs to meet non pros or are they all filled with working girls?
Should I stay the entire time in Sosua or should I spend a day or two at another city?
Thanks in advance!
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12-06-17 06:38 #5167
Posts: 3700Originally Posted by JLMiami [View Original Post]
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12-06-17 01:20 #5166
Posts: 16057Originally Posted by JLMiami [View Original Post]
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12-05-17 19:37 #5165
Posts: 69Originally Posted by MrGogo [View Original Post]
I speak fairly good Spanish and will have one large suitcase. (Do those guaguas have storage for luggage? I know those run from La Romana and San Pedro to Santo Domingo, but in the pictures they all look like converted schoolbuses with only rooftop storage, which I have no interest in using).
I also drive frequently in the DR but never at night. It's too many traps that come out way when " gringo driving at night". From potholes that ruin wheels that you never see coming to bandits waiting for a drunk gringo. Not to mention the cops trying to get rich on a gringo slipping at night.
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12-05-17 19:27 #5164
Posts: 69Originally Posted by OldKool [View Original Post]
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12-05-17 16:34 #5163
Posts: 3130I never rent anything but pussy in the DR
I rented a car one time in the DR and will never do it again. IYou are responsible for any ding or chip which is very posible on the DR roads. I have been to the DR over 20 times and have enjoyed every trip without renting cars. Mr E once totaled a car in the DR and has done some things sane people would not consider. I use the local services and get to everywhere I need with little trouble. Caribe Tours and Metro bus are 1st rate and cheap. Most times I do not know dtirections or where to park. I like to keep things simple. To each his own.
Originally Posted by JLMiami [View Original Post]
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12-05-17 15:37 #5162
Posts: 301Car and roads
Some of the rental sites say that CDW is required in the D. R. I have credit cards that are supposed to cover rental insurance, so would that qualify, or do I need to pay for insurance anyway?
I rented through the concierge service of VISA Infinite, as it is cheaper. But if you don't have such service, it's better to book your car on the website than go to the office, you'll have better price. Also be aware that once the booking is made, you can call them to have your car delivered at your place, for free. It's not explained anywhere, but they do it!
Rental car office was AVIS: very pro, and no rip off.
My car was the smallest: KIA PICANTO, with radio and aircon. Mileage was 35.000 Km, and the car was like new. Full tank at delivery.
Even with a top bank card like Visa Infinite or AMEX Platinum, you should ALWAYS take the following insurances, that are NOT covered by the bank card, wherever you go:
LIA (liability) and PAI (Personal Accident Insurance).
AVIS quoted PAI 5,50 US $ / day and LIA 16 US $/ day.
Total cost for 5 days with pickup / return different places: 275 US $, then 55 $/ day, all included.
Don't be cheap with these insurances, they can save your life!
Regarding the roads between Punta Cana and SD, they are quite desert highways, in very good conditions. The danger is to fall asleep hahaha!
MR Gogo is right: never drive at night.
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12-05-17 06:12 #5161
Posts: 69Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
Some of the rental sites say that CDW is required in the D. R. I have credit cards that are supposed to cover rental insurance, so would that qualify, or do I need to pay for insurance anyway?
I'd only be driving from Punta Cana to the eastern edge of Santo Domingo, so maybe I'll brave it and rent a car if I can find a rental that isn't crazy expensive. Have you ever driven the highway from San Pedro to Santo Domingo after dark?
Thanks again.
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12-05-17 04:19 #5160
Posts: 3700Originally Posted by JLMiami [View Original Post]
I also drive frequently in the DR but never at night. It's too many traps that come out way when " gringo driving at night". From potholes that ruin wheels that you never see coming to bandits waiting for a drunk gringo. Not to mention the cops trying to get rich on a gringo slipping at night.
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12-05-17 04:14 #5159
Posts: 2116Originally Posted by JLMiami [View Original Post]
On a related note, your daily rate of 40 dollars per day of rental will more than double once you added the 18% or so of taxes, airport fees and most importantly, the insurance. Personally, I drive across the island but did not do that on my maiden trip and unless you are used to driving in third world countries, I would not recommend it until you get a hang of the place. My two cents!
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12-05-17 04:04 #5158
Posts: 16057Originally Posted by JLMiami [View Original Post]
If you are doing a one way from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo there is around a $60 surcharge for dropping off at a different location. The farther you go the more it is supposed to be. I have rented with different companies and I have noticed that many times if I made the reservation saying that I would return it at the same place, but ended up returning it at a different place, then I was not charged the extra fee.
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12-05-17 01:27 #5157
Posts: 69Originally Posted by PuntingGeorge [View Original Post]
Anyone have input or recent experience? Gracias..
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12-05-17 00:58 #5156
Posts: 160Originally Posted by RickyPR [View Original Post]
I wouldn't. The intercity buses are excellent, very cheap and surprisingly modern and comfortable. Getting between Sosua and BB is simple by taking the publico from Sosua to Puerto Plata then getting an Uber to BB, at a total journey cost of around $5.
Yes, it's convenient to have your own car outside your hotel and not have to share or wait on taxis etc but hard to justify $200 car rental and driving round an unfamiliar country, when the other options and so cheap and simple.
I'll be in SD on the 11th. If you'll be there then, send me a pm and will be happy to grab a beer with you.
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12-04-17 21:59 #5155
Posts: 2To rent or not to rent.
Hello everyone,
I'm new to the forum. I will be visiting the DR from the 11 to the 16 of December. I am trying to decide if it is worth to rent a car. Rental cars are pretty cheap at less than $40 per day. I would like to visit Blackbeards, Sosua and Santo Domingo (appreciate any suggestions). I would like to explore some attractions too. While using the bus is OK with me, maybe renting a car allows me to visit more places. What do you guys thing about this?
Thanks for your recommendations.
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12-03-17 17:09 #5154
Posts: 160Originally Posted by Raj25 [View Original Post]
Don't bother with resorts, I was considering one for my first trip to the DR last year. Almost coughed up thousands in advance, before discovering the Sosua forum. Went there instead. Best decision I've ever made. Spent 20% of what I would have at a resort and didn't want for anything.