Sosua Reports

[QUOTE=IamLookin]Just like english, words used may have a different meaning pending on what country you are in.

A fag I believe in England is having a cigarette. And getting "pissed"means in England getting drunk. We all know that in the states these words mean quite different things.[/QUOTE]Iamlookin's comparrison of the use of English words in different English speaking countries is an excellent mechanism to explain the use of the Spanish word "ahorrita".

I can confirm that in the UK & Ireland, the word "fag" as in "I am going outside to have a fag" means cigarette. Although the North American use of the word is known but not commonly in use. Also the word "pissed" as in " I am going to the pub to get pissed" always means drunk. Also for information purposes, the word "crack" as used in Hiberno English (or English as spoken in Ireland) as in "he is good crack" means "he is good fun" and definitely does not have the North American meaning.

Cheers

AronJoseph (Dublin, Ireland)

[QUOTE=El Baracho]Thanks to all members for their invaluable reports.

I was hoping someone might be kind enough to let me know if credit cards are widely accepted at hotels and restaurants in and around Sosua or Caberete. I would like to charge my room and food. Can anyone recommend a decent hotel in sosua near the action that will accept credit cards. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks again.[/QUOTE]


DR is one of those places you do not want to have your credit card number floating around.

I'd say at a decent hotel you are fine but I wouldn't use it anyplace else. You also have to be careful while using your ATM card. I knew someone who went through a painful ordeal( stolen debit card numbers) using an atm in sosua.

On the bright side I have cashed travelers checks in caberete but I don't know if they limit the amount. I cashed $200 at a time without any problems.

Also be aware that tour companies and hotels usually accept travelers checks as a form of payment. Call ahead to confirm it.

** Call your bank and credit card company to notify them you are leaving the country. You can even give them a phone number of where to reach you in case anyone makes a dubious charge.

[QUOTE=El Baracho]Thanks to all members for their invaluable reports.

I was hoping someone might be kind enough to let me know if credit cards are widely accepted at hotels and restaurants in and around Sosua or Caberete. I would like to charge my room and food. Can anyone recommend a decent hotel in sosua near the action that will accept credit cards. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks again.[/QUOTE]Also be aware of the cost of using a Credit Card in DR. To make a long story short, have last week lived trough the ordeal of having my PIN and Debit card stolen, had unfortunately not taken the time to have my daily limit of the total amount that can be withdrawn on daily basis lowered. Back home on Friday, went to my Bank, the damage is near 1K.

As my credit card was aside in the hotel lock box, used it to do 1st withdrawal of $600. 00 the fee's $140. 36, then few day's later 2nd amount of $500. 00 fee's $114. 24 So the best solution seems to be Travelers check, there is in Puerto Plata and Sosua branches of the Bank of Nova Scotia (Canadian Bank) pretty sure that with the proper documentation (Passport and Driver's licences) you should be able to change your Traveler's check. From my experience that seems to be be the best and most secure way to protect yourself. Anyway that's how I intend to proceed in the future.

[QUOTE=Horny B]Also be aware of the cost of using a Credit Card in DR. To make a long story short, have last week lived trough the ordeal of having my PIN and Debit card stolen, had unfortunately not taken the time to have my daily limit of the total amount that can be withdrawn on daily basis lowered. Back home on Friday, went to my Bank, the damage is near 1K.

As my credit card was aside in the hotel lock box, used it to do 1st withdrawal of $600. 00 the fee's $140. 36, then few day's later 2nd amount of $500. 00 fee's $114. 24 So the best solution seems to be Travelers check, there is in Puerto Plata and Sosua branches of the Bank of Nova Scotia (Canadian Bank) pretty sure that with the proper documentation (Passport and Driver's licences) you should be able to change your Traveler's check. From my experience that seems to be be the best and most secure way to protect yourself. Anyway that's how I intend to proceed in the future.[/QUOTE]Not sure of the circumstances in using your credit card but somebody posted not long ago strongly discouraging the use of travelers checks due to their extreme inconvenience and compounded games with the exchange rates.

I use a debit card at the local banks. I receive an excellent exchange rate comparable to everyone else who claims to get great rates, and Schwab also refunds me the $1.25 service fee on top of that anywhere in the world.

I suggest you look into other banking options. Sounds like the Bank of NS is taking you to the cleaners completely independent of the foul play you just experienced in having your card stolen.

Always call your bank or credit card company and tell them when and where you are going. Debit Card has been great for me. Good exchange rate no problem. Check to see what your daily (24 hr.) limits are. Travelers checks are great. I use them at BB's and cash them at a Bank for the best exchange rate. I have also started to pay the girls in US dollars.

Credit Cards acceptance as with Travelers checks at hotels varies so check in advance. BB's adds a 20% charge when you use your credit card....ouch! I have stayed at the Courtyard Marriott in Santiago and never paid such a fee before. The Marriott was great as there was an ATM in the lobby.

To cash Travelers checks you will need your passport and another ID most of the time.

[QUOTE=Ehunter]Not sure of the circumstances in using your credit card but somebody posted not long ago strongly discouraging the use of travelers checks due to their extreme inconvenience and compounded games with the exchange rates.

I suggest you look into other banking options. Sounds like the Bank of NS is taking you to the cleaners completely independent of the foul play you just experienced in having your card stolen.[/QUOTE]Just to clarify, it's not the Scotia Bank who charged me those fees, it's a local Bank who was accepting to do cash advance on Visa. I later found out that the Scotia Bank had branches there, which I intend to use in my future trips.

Hi all,

Considering a return to Sosua late March and wondering if anyone has any helpful info/experiences with the following hotels: 1-Rocky's 2-Casa Valeria 3-Hotel Don Antonio 4-Estudio Apartments across street from Bailey's restaurant. Saw all of these hotels/apts when I was there in January so I know where they are located. Your input is much appreciated.

Funinthesun63

Paying chicas in USD usually does not work out in our favor.

[QUOTE=Traveler04]Always call your bank or credit card company and tell them when and where you are going. Debit Card has been great for me. Good exchange rate no problem. Check to see what your daily (24 hr.) limits are. Travelers checks are great. I use them at BB's and cash them at a Bank for the best exchange rate. I have also started to pay the girls in US dollars.

Credit Cards acceptance as with Travelers checks at hotels varies so check in advance. BB's adds a 20% charge when you use your credit card....ouch! I have stayed at the Courtyard Marriott in Santiago and never paid such a fee before. The Marriott was great as there was an ATM in the lobby.

To cash Travelers checks you will need your passport and another ID most of the time.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Funinthesun63]Hi all,

Considering a return to Sosua late March and wondering if anyone has any helpful info/experiences with the following hotels: 1-Rocky's 2-Casa Valeria 3-Hotel Don Antonio 4-Estudio Apartments across street from Bailey's restaurant. Saw all of these hotels/apts when I was there in January so I know where they are located. Your input is much appreciated.

Funinthesun63[/QUOTE]
There is also a Sosua hotel thread that may be of help.
TJ

[QUOTE=Horny B]Just to clarify, it's not the Scotia Bank who charged me those fees, it's a local Bank who was accepting to do cash advance on Visa. I later found out that the Scotia Bank had branches there, which I intend to use in my future trips.[/QUOTE]Hey Horny B,

I understand now and your charges make sense.

If you don’t want to get hit with those types of charges then use a true DEBIT card. I think everybody learns the difference between the two cards the same way you are doing now at one time in their life.

A cash advance from a true credit card will hit you with a flat fee, plus interest charges plus whatever else. It is more of a bank loan because you don’t have to give the money up until the next billing cycle on your credit card.

With a debit card, the money is taken immediately from your account so you will be minus all the bend over charges you just got hit with.

Do yourself a favor and get your self a true Debit card.

[QUOTE=ScubaBum]The first 2 were completa, the next was the only covered bj in Sosua, the last is the chica who walked by my shower window.[/QUOTE]

Oh, so I see from #1 that Maribel is still kicking around. Has a squeaky voice like she is on helium, twins at home, and is a general pain the the butt. Good dancer, but terribly thin last time I saw her. Cries easily.

[QUOTE=Naked Gunz]Excuse please! So sorry..

First two are good..but orita means "right now" in english.
So unless your buying a brew for her right now.

Mas tarde = later.......Ahora no = not now

But even in Spanish culture. now is not NOW, as in USA fuckin IMMEDIATELY!

Ahora= Sometime today
Orita=Sometime in the next few hours

GET IT![/QUOTE]

There are differences in opinion here. I just talked to my novia on the phone 5 minutes ago.

I asked her "Que quiere decir 'ahorita'? En 5 minutos, 1 hora, 2 horas, luego, o manana?" and she said it means in 5 minutes.

We are 2 single fathers taking our children to Sousa or Puerto Palata. We are taking a nanny along with us and plan on doing the kids stuff during the day and my friend and I will hit the "scene" during the night. We are looking for a decent hotel..kind of 4 star with pool and beach facilities. We are looking at staying at Sousa by the Sea but from the reports I am reading it is not "chica friendly".

Is it impossible to get girls in there when we bring them home ? It is a good hotel ?
We tried Velero Hotel but they are completely booked out.

Is Puerto Palata better than Sousa for action?

Sorry to ask so many questions but this trip is a long awaited sex jaunt for us and we would like to know if we are on the right track.

Appreciate any response that comes our way.

Cheers

[QUOTE=Frannie]There are differences in opinion here.[/QUOTE]
My Spanish-English dictionary, published in Spain, says ahorita means immediately while pronto means soon; the reverse of Dominican usage.

I asked a friend in Mexico what ahorita means to him. He said it means right now.

When I mentioned that in the DR it means in a little while, he allowed that, "Well it usually means right now, but it can also sometimes mean in a little while. It all depends on the context."

By the way, given the Dominican sense of time, I'm surprised your novia would nail it down to a definite number.

Take kids to Sosua? Are you serious man? The putas are all over the place all day long. You really want to expose young children to that kind of an environment?
Go somewhere nice and enjoy the time with your kids, like Disneyworld. Then, take another vacation to PutaWorld with your buddy and leave the kids at home.

[QUOTE=Simonyet]We are 2 single fathers taking our children to Sousa or Puerto Palata. We are taking a nanny along with us and plan on doing the kids stuff during the day and my friend and I will hit the "scene" during the night. We are looking for a decent hotel..kind of 4 star with pool and beach facilities. We are looking at staying at Sousa by the Sea but from the reports I am reading it is not "chica friendly".

Is it impossible to get girls in there when we bring them home ? It is a good hotel ?
We tried Velero Hotel but they are completely booked out.

Is Puerto Palata better than Sousa for action?

Sorry to ask so many questions but this trip is a long awaited sex jaunt for us and we would like to know if we are on the right track.

Appreciate any response that comes our way.

Cheers[/QUOTE]