Sosua Reports

[QUOTE=Mr Enternational]The thing to remember about restaurants is that they will cost you 25% more than the menu price. If you look on the back of the menu you will see that they will add 10% for tax and 15% for tip on top of the 300 pesos or whatever the stated price is.[/QUOTE]

It's actually 26%, 16%-ITBIS(tax) & 10%-Ley(tips for staff) a lot of tourists get caught up in not reading their bill and most times leave an additional 10-15% tip for the waiter.

But to address SavePros question, Suzanna's has a pretty good dominican lunch crowd. It's right down the block from Europa inside a condo complex, towards super super. Also, Baileys has a section for the Dominican lunch crowd with reasonable Dominican prices. Plus, the small supermarket on Clisante right past Banco Progreso and the barbershop has good food in there also. El Flow has a restaurant upstairs serving Dominican food, but this place opens and closes like the wind.

If you want a good deal on american/british type food? Britannia has a 99pesos daily happy hour menu with different items on different days. You'll find me there religiously every Saturday for their 99pesos "Fish & Chips" Deeeelicious!!!!!!!!

[QUOTE=Fitz1971]..................Push up miracle bra’s make girls very deceiving. Out of about 100 girls I talked too, only 1 did not have a kid. Most had kids when they were 14 to 16.

I did not see any 9.5 – 10 chicas. I saw maybe four or five 8 – 9’s.

I don’t mean to bash or [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140][CodeWord140][/url] off Sosua lovers but IMHO Sosua is a dump and is not worth the trip. I will not return to the DR. Maybe it was my short stay or my statistically impossible chance of hooking up with all poor service / quality chicas or the language barrier, but my next trip will be further south (Columbia, Argentina or Brasil).

Fitz[/QUOTE]Sorry your luck was so bad, I was there in December and here are just a few of the Sexy young ladies that entertained me. Needless to say I had a fantastic time in Sosua.

I will be back this month.

[QUOTE=Terry U]It's actually 26%, 16%-ITBIS(tax) & 10%-Ley(tips for staff) a lot of tourists get caught up in not reading their bill and most times leave an additional 10-15% tip for the waiter.[/QUOTE]

Thank you for the info and response! Are you saying that whatever they tell you that your bill comes out to there is no need to leave a tip because it is already figured into the bill?


[QUOTE=Terry U]
If you want a good deal on american/british type food? Britannia has a 99pesos daily happy hour menu with different items on different days. You'll find me there religiously every Saturday for their 99pesos "Fish & Chips" Deeeelicious!!!!!!!![/QUOTE]


Yeah, I am looking for more American type foods. Where is Britannia located?

[QUOTE=SavePros321]Thank you for the info and response! Are you saying that whatever they tell you that your bill comes out to there is no need to leave a tip because it is already figured into the bill?[/quote]I have spoken with a number of waiters in Dom Rep, they have told me, that they never get the 10% which is called legal or ley that is on the bill. Robert DeNiro who owns some restaurants in New York, got sued for not giving waiters the tips that was on the bills from his restaurants. I tend to believe the waiters in Dom Rep, when they tell me, that they don't get the 10% from the bill. They told me that if they complain about it, they will get fired and blacklisted, so that no other restaurant will hire them. 16% is itbis tax and then the 10% that is called legal, on just about all bills that you will receive, including most larger hotels will have this combined 26% tax on the bill. I usually leave a cash tip for the waiter.

[QUOTE=SavePros321]

Yeah, I am looking for more American type foods. Where is Britannia located?[/QUOTE]

It is one the main dragn just down the street from Classico's one the other side of the street.

Fitz

[QUOTE=D Gibb]Sorry your luck was so bad, I was there in December and here are just a few of the Sexy young ladies that entertained me. Needless to say I had a fantastic time in Sosua.

I will be back this month.[/QUOTE]I guess it's the time of year that you went, I went the end of November into December and i didn't have one dud! They were alot 8-10's during that time, but at the same time it depends on what you like.

Anyone know anything about costambar?

So far I know Jenny's Market is the place to change your money over.

about your bad luck in Sosua. but as always, I am very glad you are not returning!!!

Gibb, Maybe you should reconsider as well(LOL)

If we can get enough people hating Sosua, it might get good again!!!!

[QUOTE=Bkgee]Anyone know anything about Costambar?

So far I know Jenny's Market is the place to change your money over.[/QUOTE]I actually own a place there. Don't sleep on Constambar. It's low key, but it has a beach, Black Beards and everything you want but clubs. I go to Sosua to party, but I don't like to drink and drive so I usually get a place in Sosua. If you want it easy and low key thats the place. Sosua is more transitional, while Constambar is more residencial. Next time you might want to post in the Puerto plata forum for Constambar. Any more info pm me.

I reserved a rental car at Europcar for $126 online for 3 days. This supposedly included drop off in Santo Domingo. I opted for insurance which was $26 more. I got to the counter and gave the guy my driver's license and credit card to do the typical hold of $500. I told him that I wanted to pay cash. He tells me that I have to wait to pay when I drop the car off because it depends on the condition I return the car in. I'm like okay, but I'll return it just like I got it full of gas and I have the insurance so what is the difference? He tells me that they will give me the price when I drop the car off. I say dude I need to know the price now. What kind of shit is that? So he tells me the total will be $270. I say what the fuck man. I reserved the car for $126. Then he gives me some bullshit about taxes and stuff. So I tell him to just cancel the reservation. I decide to try another rental company. The guy at Tropicana said he could hook me up for $185. Of course that is a bust because it will take at least a day to release the hold on the card.

I only really need the car to drive to Santo Domingo on Tuesday stopping along the way to see chicks in Santiago. I checked prices at other places for 1 day rental dropping off in Santo Domingo. The cheapest I'm going to get this for is $80. So I figure $20 taxi to Europa + $15 taxi back to airport to rent car + $80 for rental car = $115. Works for me because I usually just walk around Sosua. Of course the taxis want to charge $25 out of the airport now. I had to argue with him to get $20. I told him it was only 10 minutes away so that is $2/minute. He beat the best time by arriving at Europa from the airport in 8 minutes 36 seconds.

By the way this Europa appears to be becoming a shit hole. I think I will try New Garden next time.

[QUOTE=SavePros321]Nothing beats some good eatin' after some good sex! Any (good) restaurant recommendations for

Breakfast?

Lunch?

Dinner?

I've heard "Rocky's" is one place to check out. Any others you guys recommend?[/QUOTE]Breakfast: Britannia's. Waffles and coffee are both excellent. Cheap, too. Rocky's has, in my opinion, the best pizza in Sosua.

WTF happened down here man? I have only been gone since last March. Everyone I have talked to today...even chicks I have hit for free...is starting at 2000 and going to 1500 minimum. And that is just for 1 hour. My brother just hit this chick. I didn't get the price up front on purpose to teach him a lesson. During this time I walked down to Rocky's and back to Europa. They were already finished. She wanted 2500! She called somebody on the phone telling them that I wasn't going to pay. I told her that I would give her 1000 and no more. She didn't want to accept it. She called them back then she took the 1000. I'm kinda scared to go to the clubs if the daytime action is like this. Hell I'm even scared to call my non-pros. They might tell me 4000!

[QUOTE=Mr Enternational]WTF happened down here man? I have only been gone since last March. Everyone I have talked to today...even chicks I have hit for free...is starting at 2000 and going to 1500 minimum. And that is just for 1 hour. My brother just hit this chick. I didn't get the price up front on purpose to teach him a lesson. During this time I walked down to Rocky's and back to Europa. They were already finished. She wanted 2500! She called somebody on the phone telling them that I wasn't going to pay. I told her that I would give her 1000 and no more. She didn't want to accept it. She called them back then she took the 1000. I'm kinda scared to go to the clubs if the daytime action is like this. Hell I'm even scared to call my non-pros. They might tell me 4000![/QUOTE]

REFUSE TO PAY, AND HEAD FOR MEDELLIN!

[QUOTE=Mr Enternational]WTF happened down here man? I have only been gone since last March. Everyone I have talked to today...even chicks I have hit for free...is starting at 2000 and going to 1500 minimum. And that is just for 1 hour.[/QUOTE]

This will be my first time in Sosua, a I was stationed at BB's in POP in December '08.

I would say the 1500 minimum of 1 hour sounds about right. Blackbeard's chicas were going for 1300 for ST. I was doing takeout at Classico's for 2000 + 500 for taxi in the morning (TLN).

I would actually be afraid to see what a 1000 peso chica would look like :(. I think this price range may only be possible (with out any problems or backlash from her) if it was a chica that liked you so much that she really wouldn't care if you paid her or not. Just from my experience in dealing with gringa relationships I know that most babes of any quality are going to cost you more. There is also a limited quantity of the better looking ones, so in essence they can demand more than all the other "average-looking" women.

BUT, I am definitely not cool with paying 2000+ for one hour of sex when I can get TLN for that amount.

[QUOTE=Mr Enternational]I reserved a rental car at Europcar for $126 online for 3 days. This supposedly included drop off in Santo Domingo. I opted for insurance which was $26 more. I got to the counter and gave the guy my driver's license and credit card to do the typical hold of $500. I told him that I wanted to pay cash. He tells me that I have to wait to pay when I drop the car off because it depends on the condition I return the car in. I'm like okay, but I'll return it just like I got it full of gas and I have the insurance so what is the difference? He tells me that they will give me the price when I drop the car off. I say dude I need to know the price now. What kind of shit is that? So he tells me the total will be $270. I say what the fuck man. I reserved the car for $126. Then he gives me some bullshit about taxes and stuff. So I tell him to just cancel the reservation. I decide to try another rental company. The guy at Tropicana said he could hook me up for $185. Of course that is a bust because it will take at least a day to release the hold on the card.

I only really need the car to drive to Santo Domingo on Tuesday stopping along the way to see chicks in Santiago. I checked prices at other places for 1 day rental dropping off in Santo Domingo. The cheapest I'm going to get this for is $80. So I figure $20 taxi to Europa + $15 taxi back to airport to rent car + $80 for rental car = $115. Works for me because I usually just walk around Sosua. Of course the taxis want to charge $25 out of the airport now. I had to argue with him to get $20. I told him it was only 10 minutes away so that is $2/minute. He beat the best time by arriving at Europa from the airport in 8 minutes 36 seconds.

By the way this Europa appears to be becoming a shit hole. I think I will try New Garden next time.[/QUOTE]I rented from Avis twice in Dom Rep, with online reservations and they overcharged me when I returned the car. Avis in the States eventually gave me a refund. I have had very little trouble with Alamo (I believe Alamo is associated with National). I am friendly with the girl at the Alamo counter in Puerto Plata Airport. The price I get from Alamo online reservations is always what I pay when I return the car. But from my experience, some people at rental car companies in Dom Rep, play their games and try to overcharge tourists. One time with Alamo in Santo Domingo the guy tried to charge me more but I had printed out the reservation that I had made online and I showed it to him and I payed what was on the online reservation. You always have to watch them. I pay with my mastercard which covers the collision/damage loss waiver, so I decline the LDW coverage from the rental company. Some auto policies in the states will cover you for that as well. Mastercard may not cover LDW if you rent a SUV. I usually get the third party coverage (5 dollars per day), in case someone walks in front of the car, also I get the glass and tire coverage which is 3 dollars per day.