The situation in Haiti....
Just got back from Haiti a few days ago.
At night in Port-au-Prince, you can hear gunfire (and automatic weapons) sporadically all night. Some areas are worse than others, with Petion Ville being (relatively) safe. It is NOT safe to take a taxi unless you speak the language like a native. Kidnappings are a viable source of income, and nobody should be getting into a car with someone who you don't know, or hasn't come highly recommended from a trusted source.
The power/electrical shortages continue, and the streets are VERY dark.
If you have a taste for Haitian women, you will find plenty in the DR. The current environment in Haiti is not conducive to skirt-chasing. Even the Brasilian-led UN peacekeeping force isn't inclined to wander into the various urban skirmishes.
That being said, there are still some of you who will want to go (probably be more motivated by the lure of danger). If you DO go, stay at a PV hotel and stick to the usual spots (Harry's, Krystal, etc). Leave the Oyster Perpetual at home, and head out to Wahoo or Kaliko Beach. Ensure that the hotel calls for a taxi for you, and that they make note of who your driver is....and DO NOT OVERPAY. Average Haitian earns $100 to $150 US$ per month. Keep that in mind.
Haiti is Mongers Paradise
Well,
Having arrived several weeks ago, I must say that the postings on this page are wholely misleading. PAP is a mongers paradise, and the women of Haiti are extremely well endowed, well versed, and of a very pleasant disposition.
I once heard it said that in poor countries, a man's personality is kept in his back pocket. This is true in PAP for sure. Clubs abound, Club-D, Esquina Latina, Extreme, Flamingo, Soft Lady, Off Limits, Jet Set, and many others.
Cost, try about G1,500/all night. Thats about 40G/$, so about $30.00. Try that in most places in the Western Hemisphere!
If you are traveling throught the streets of Peitionville, and get a smile, stop and say hi! Chances are that you will have a confidant for the evening, and beyond if you wish.
Is it safe in PAP, hell no! Is it safe if you know a friend who can get you your PAP (Sea) legs, hell yes!
If you can get here, come on down. It ain't no Santo Domingo, but it has a certain charm all it's own!
PD