Puerto Plata

[Manny51]

Hi guys!

Anyone here know whether FOD/Oasis is still open and what their status is in terms of quality? I am thinking of vacationing in the area again, but I would like to try something new and make it a golf trip at Playa Dorada. I think I remember FOD being just across the street.

The last post on that subpage was a year ago, and obviously, the world has changed a lot since then.

Thanks in advance!

[Darelax]

Hi guys!

Where does one get vaccinated for the flu near Puerto Plata? Salud Publica in Puerto Plata?

Thanks!

[Mr Enternational]

Anyone know if there's Hennessy white at the airports or local liquor store.

Saw this in the grocery store today. Ole. 700ml Pure White 3,705 pesos. 750ml Hennessy VS 2,719 pesos.

[Charles Pooter]

Is there any action going on in Punta Cana?

Where o where are the ladies?

I suggest you delete this message here and post it in the Punta Cana section.

[Infamousss]

Is there any action going on in Punta Cana?

Where o where are the ladies?

[EddieLima]

I know what your saying Mr. E. but as an Amazon Prime member who lives in NYC, a lot of times it is the convenience of not having to get dressed, get in my car, get gas, crazy traffic, look for parking, people in the stores looking for confrontations, long checkout line, lady in front of me with 10 coupons or can't / doesn't know how to self checkout, go back to parking spot, car broken into, back in traffic and finally home and have a part missing-AARRHHH! And, how often do we just get that one item? You're going to blow more money out there. Yeah, I will GLADLY pay the 3 or 4 extra bucks with free shipping and in 2 days its right outside my door.

You just have to research and know your shit. I was about to buy something on Amazon yesterday. Before I clicked to buy it I said let me scroll down and look at a few reviews first. One review said it was 1/3 the price at the grocery store. I did a google search and looked on the Walmart site and they were right as rain. So I am taking my ass to Walmart to buy it. They condition you to assume Amazon will be cheaper when evidently it is not always.

[Mr Enternational]

I've never seen any value at duty free, I think they make their cigarettes a bit cheaper and one or two in your face bottles cheaper, I find most stuff to be more expensive for sure! Used to by my mom and girls perfume and carry it around to come home and find it cheaper, one other (last time ever) was drinking and brought a watch, look up watch at home on my couch way cheaper on internet!

You just have to research and know your shit. I was about to buy something on Amazon yesterday. Before I clicked to buy it I said let me scroll down and look at a few reviews first. One review said it was 1/3 the price at the grocery store. I did a google search and looked on the Walmart site and they were right as rain. So I am taking my ass to Walmart to buy it. They condition you to assume Amazon will be cheaper when evidently it is not always.

[Questner]

There are no discounts. Check the price at the grocery store then check the price at the duty free. In some cases you will pay double at the duty free.

Buyer beware as always; I often buy Atlantico Rum on the way back, which is slightly cheaper at the airport, and I don't need to pack it into the checked luggage.

[RacShack]

There are no discounts. Check the price at the grocery store then check the price at the duty free. In some cases you will pay double at the duty free.

I've never seen any value at duty free, I think they make their cigarettes a bit cheaper and one or two in your face bottles cheaper, I find most stuff to be more expensive for sure! Used to by my mom and girls perfume and carry it around to come home and find it cheaper, one other (last time ever) was drinking and brought a watch, look up watch at home on my couch way cheaper on internet!

[Mr Enternational]

I am not a drinker but the discounts come in to play when you buy at least two bottles.

There are no discounts. Check the price at the grocery store then check the price at the duty free. In some cases you will pay double at the duty free.

[OldKool]

I am not a drinker but the discounts come in to play when you buy at least two bottles.

Maybe. Example: Hennessy VS 750 ML is RD $2,550 at La Sirena supermarket. https://sirena.do/products/search/hennessy.

[OldKool]

I am not a drinker but the discounts come in to play when you buy at least two bottles.

Maybe. Example: Hennessy VS 750 ML is RD $2,550 at La Sirena supermarket. https://sirena.do/products/search/hennessy.

[Questner]

Hey,

Anyone know if there's Hennessy white at the airports or local liquor store.

Maybe. Example: Hennessy VS 750 ML is RD $2,550 at La Sirena supermarket. https://sirena.do/products/search/hennessy.

[GrownMan1]

Hey,

Anyone know if there's Hennessy white at the airports or local liquor store.

You usually Find it in the airports. Some larger local stores have it. I think the average price is around $85 or 5000 pesos. Damn shame. I remember when it was $24 in the Bahamas nine years ago.

[George03]

Night Runner. Thanks for the info. I may stop there on my way to Sosua in a couple of weeks. What are the asking prices, time limits and do they negotiate?. I heard the prices were fixed. Also any suggestion on what accommodations (rooms) to book. Any other info you might think is relevant in my preparation to go would be greatly appreciated.

There is a Blackbeard's forum in the DR section. I would be good if updated posts where there. There is much info Pre Covid, post re-opening, a little info starting to trickle in.