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09-22-20 16:11 #1036
Posts: 2469Am I the only one to put a price on my time and comfort?
I could save money by flying into STI and then taking a taxi or bus to Sosua but I put a value on my comfort and time and the amount of money that I would save it is a no go for me but I understand if other guys look at their finances and life differently than me. I have flown into both STI and SDQ once each to try it and there is no way in hell I would do it again to save a few bucks.
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09-22-20 08:40 #1035
Posts: 214Take the bus from Santiago to Puerto Plata
Originally Posted by Nite_Runner [View Original Post]
When flying into STI, I take a taxi from the airport to Caribe Tours LOS Jardines for about 600 DOP, ticket to Puerto Plata was 210 DOP (if I remember correctly) and then 500 DOP from the Puerto Plata bus station to Blackbeards. The bus takes about 1 1/2 hours and pre-covid there was a bus every hour. You can catch a taxi across the street from where the cars exit the airport. Make sure you tell them the Caribe Tours LOS Jardines station otherwise they will take to the nearest one but the buses only go to Santo Domingo from that station.
This of course would only be viable if your flight landed in the daytime and was not a night flight.
Last time I went from Boca Chica to Puerto Plata, I caught the direct bus that does not stop in Santiago. Total trip time was about the same as driving and I believe the ticket was less than 300 DOP. The Uber from Boca Chica to the Caribe Tours station in Santo Domingo was 900 DOP so about 1,700 DOP for the trip.
Of course the taxis and buses are a bigger hassle than hiring a car / taxi or other services.
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09-22-20 06:00 #1034
Posts: 23Waiting on detailed reports
Originally Posted by Lou32 [View Original Post]
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09-22-20 02:30 #1033
Posts: 333Originally Posted by Bliadun [View Original Post]
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09-21-20 21:55 #1032
Posts: 320Yes, usually STI is cheaper.
It is always better to double-check, right now for some dates in October POP is cheaper.
Originally Posted by George03 [View Original Post]
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09-21-20 17:09 #1031
Posts: 333Originally Posted by Bliadun [View Original Post]
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09-20-20 16:14 #1030
Posts: 320STI is an extra 40 minutes of travel time to BB.
And an extra $45 each way if you'll order a taxi from BB, cheaper by Uber or TropicLink.
Originally Posted by Nite_Runner [View Original Post]
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09-20-20 15:01 #1029
Posts: 3284Originally Posted by Nite_Runner [View Original Post]
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09-20-20 14:24 #1028
Posts: 129POP or STI?
Fellas,
Experienced monger here (BKK, PI, RoK, Japan, Germany, Costa Rica, etc) however, a newbie to DR. I'm booked into BBs for a week in early Oct and I'm sorting out flights. Airfare from DC to POP is absurd ($877), so I'm looking at other options. DCA to STI is $570; however, by the time I factor transportation ($180 are / T), the delta is $100. Should I just stick with POP or is STI worth it?
N_R.
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09-17-20 17:40 #1027
Posts: 430Originally Posted by Xiomega [View Original Post]
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09-16-20 14:56 #1026
Posts: 6Anyone care to give a report? How is it now after reopening?
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09-13-20 17:29 #1025
Posts: 333Look forward to some reports on the re-opening! Hoping to get down before the end of the year.
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09-01-20 23:08 #1024
Posts: 395BB Reopening
Got newsletter today, repeated what has been said. Taking reservations now, opening Sept. 15. Restaurant and chicas will operate as normal. Due to curfew some of chicas & crew will stay overnight since they can't go home & break curfew.
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08-22-20 13:21 #1023
Posts: 320From a Newsletter received today.
BLACKBEARDS.
GRAND REOPENING.
September 15th, 2020.
Accepting reservations and inquiries.
Starting September 1st, 2020.
I personally apologize to everyone for not contacting you sooner. However, over the past several months we have faced numerous obstacles and changes regarding the reopening:
A presidential election on July 5th, 2020 and inauguration of the new president on August 16th, 2020.
During this whole time the country has been through several different night time curfews; these curfews will end September, 5th 2020.
As a result, by ending the curfew at night, this will no longer affect your night time travel.
Over the next several weeks we will provide additional requirements regarding tourist travel to the Dominican Republic.
Your Safety.
I have contracted ECO-LAB (one of the largest chemical and sanitizing companies in the world) to come in and train every single employee on how to use their products to sanitize rooms, common areas and provide hand sanitizers throughout common areas of the hotel. We do however, recommend you bring your own masks and hand sanitizer for your room as these products are difficult to procure locally.
As all of my veteran pirates know, I am a fanatic about cleanliness and can assure you that we will exceed even the CDC recommendations. My promise is to keep you safe.
In the meantime, please check with the Department of State and your airline regarding any issues that you may encounter with traveling to the Dominican Republic.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
"One Visit And You Will Be Hooked!
Gracias, El Capitan.
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08-20-20 22:49 #1022
Posts: 395Originally Posted by Sammon [View Original Post]