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[QUOTE=Grand Pollo]I brought down 5 gross ......[/QUOTE]That's just for a long weekend, right?

Suerte!

Polvo

[QUOTE=Rock Dog]You gotta wonder what the fuck a so-called "human rights activist" is doing looking at Craigslist in the first place. Little bastard probably took the tour and did 5 or 10 girls before he called it in.

Rock[/QUOTE]What he might have been thinking:

1. Looking for a fine young lad (most probable)
2. Trying to save the Chicas from those awful Gringo's
3. Trying to save those Gringo's from those awful Chicas
4. Pissed about his lackanookie disorder.

What he accomplished:

1. Taking food out of the mouths of those Chicas' children.
2. Disrupting hard working people's vacation plans.
3. Got a hand slap for a cheesey 2 bit hustler ($2,500 would get anyone laid every night by a different Chica for a month in the DR).
4. Got his Sav-A-Ho scout badge.

Players live their lives, haters only manage to meddle.

does anyone known were it is possible to get hi-speed internet or wifi on the north shore area?

thanks,

don

[quote=desert don]does anyone known were it is possible to get hi-speed internet or wifi on the north shore area?

thanks,

don[/quote]

best bet is rocky's (rockysbar.com) in sosua, hands down.

Gents, I'm hoping you can help me with my upcoming monger-trip planning! I've gotta go to Panama City, Panama for work for 2 weeks and will be taking a week of vacation time afterwards before returning to S. Florida. Now, I figure that over the 2 weeks I'm there, I'll more than adequately sample whatever Panama City has to offer. That leaves me with 4 days to hobby somewhere before I need to be home. DR is on my short list of places along with Cartagena/Barranquilla and Aruba or Curacao. I'm really leaning toward DR as I've been wanting to return since my first trip a year ago and due to the apparent renewed security concerns on the coast in Colombia. I don't speak much Spanish, but I am doing the Rosetta Stone thing now. I want my $ to stretch as much as possible. I love the nice, round Dominican asses, don't mind dark or light skin, love big tits (but don't expect too much in DR). I also value good looks as well as performance. I'the prefer (obviously) not to have to pay 4 "it", if there is an area where the non-pros really don't require much effort, however, I don't mind doing what WE do best and paying for it. I've found alot of great info on Blackbeard's and it seems to enjoy about a 75-80% approval rating, which is good, but, I'm curious about other Adult Resorts in DR that you guys might recommend. I've heard of Platinum Castle, Viking's Resort, and the Exotic Retreat. Most of which are in Puerto Plata, which puts that town on my DR short list. However, I've also heard good things about hobbying in Sosua and Santiago. What's the short and skinny on these locales? Any other recommendations? Here's more criteria to help guide responses.

Thanks guys:

1. Avg price/name of decent hotel/resort (looking for less than $100/nt)
- Puerto Plata
- Sosua
- Santiago
- Santo Domingo
- Other

2. Avg price of a 7-10 girl found:
- Puerto Plata
-- in a bar/dance club
-- in a brothel/casa
-- on the street
-- at the hotel/resort
- Sosua
-- in a bar/dance club
-- in a brothel/casa
-- on the street
-- at the hotel/resort
- Santiago
-- in a bar/dance club
-- in a brothel/casa
-- on the street
-- at the hotel/resort
- Santo Domingo
-- in a bar/dance club
-- in a brothel/casa
-- on the street
-- at the hotel/resort
- Other
-- in a bar/dance club
-- in a brothel/casa
-- on the street
-- at the hotel/resort

3. Density of providers (i.e. if I'm walking down the main street where girls are, how many (#) working girls will be obvious in a 15 minute period on a given day/night)
- Puerto Plata
- Sosua
- Santiago
- Santo Domingo
- Other

4. Safety/security/crime situation
- Puerto Plata
- Sosua
- Santiago
- Santo Domingo
- Other

5. Number of English speakers (if I meet 10 random girls, how many will speak English out of the 10 i.e. 4/10)
- Puerto Plata
- Sosua
- Santiago
- Santo Domingo
- Other

6. Internet availability
- Puerto Plata
- Sosua
- Santiago
- Santo Domingo
- Other

7. Guides/Taxi driver recommendations
- Puerto Plata
- Sosua
- Santiago
- Santo Domingo
- Other

Tall order I know, but everyone always amazes me in their willingness to help out a fellow mongerer. I promise to post my reports upon return. I have limited time to research as my S.O. is always lurking! Thanks fellas.

Rodeo

Does anyone have information on Ocoa Club?

The link is: [url]http://www.ocoaclub.com/?page=&lang=es[/url]

Does anyone have info or comments on this place?

Link: [url]http://www.ocoaclub.com/?page=&lang=es[/url]

I recieved an email asking me about this place [url]www.taboovillas.com[/url] . On the pictures i recognised one girl that i had seen from the Cabarete CASINO . It'S the one with a scar on ther left breast .

Any info ???

I do recognize one of the other girls on there. Unless I'm mistaken she is from one of the clubs in PP. I also think she has a twin sister. I'm looking for a pic that I may have of her for comparison...lol. There was another all inclusive adult resort in PP that had photos posted where I recognized a girl from one of the clubs as well. I guess they are "on call" and come by when requested from the site.

My buddies and I are planning to go to DR in dec for the first time. The only problem we have is trying to decide where exactly do we want to go. I heard a lot of good things about BB's, Sosua and Punta Cana, well Higuey to be exact.

What would you recommend for a newbie in his early 20's looking for a memorable time?

Looking for some current info on Cabarete, in particular "chica friendly" hotels or apartments, as well as any info on the current state of "the scene" in Cabarete. I am currently considering the condo's at Magnifico's. If anyone can advise it would be greatly appreciated. Did Sosua last year and had a great time, a little afternoon delight everyday at "La Passions" ...great girls. Met some nice ex-pats hanging out at little burger joint mid strip, run by a nice Danish man named Tom, great conversation and cold beers. Also hit Clasicos everynight and found some good talent. All in all Great trip, excellent value, amazing beach.

Hey,

I am trying to learn Spanish because I am planning to travel to the Latin American countries soon, going to D.R. in December with a friend who has family there and to Cuba sometime later in 2008. Also my family is planning to go to Guatemala in April. I just came back from Puerto Rico and realized that my Spanish is horrible. I did have fun in P.R. but only if I knew Spanish, I know for a fact that I would of had an excellent time.

Well first let me tell yaw that my mother is Black and my father is Guatemalan. I m always being asked if I am Puerto Rican or Dominican. Being around my father side of the family I can understand Spanish very well for the most part, that even Tios and Tias have to watch what they say in Spanish around me. But the problem is I can’t speak it at all, when I try too I mess up the words and everything else.

So basically what I am asking is that could anybody recommend any ideas. I'm planning to take Spanish classes at the local university but not sure if it will help since I did take Spanish in college and in high school. Also I’m planning on buying the Rosetta Stone software, with all that I m doing to you think that I will be ready by December for my D.R. trip.

Do yaw think that the Rosetta Stone really works, heard that people can hold conversation in Spanish with in 3 months

Thanks in advance for the help

What are they changing the dollar at now on pedro clisante or the dude at the beach,, lets say $100 at a time or more. Would it be better to just take money out if the ATM you think these days? AND CAN you send a text through the internet VIA ORANGE webpage or whatever other cellphone company they have down there like other countries! Thanks and Kind Regards!

[QUOTE=Amigox]Also I’m planning on buying the Rosetta Stone software, with all that I m doing to you think that I will be ready by December for my D.R. trip.
Do yaw think that the Rosetta Stone really works, heard that people can hold conversation in Spanish with in 3 months.[/QUOTE]I taught myself spanish using a combination of Rosetta Stone and Pimsleur "tapes". The Rosetta Stone is better for getting the basics right and pronunciation, since you can practice saying the words and phrases and the software will tell you when you get it right. The Pimsleur is better for immediate conversaton (how to find a bathroom, etc.). I downloaded both using bit torrent (just google "rosetta stone spanish torrent" and then look up bit torrent in wikipedia.

I can now hold a somewhat intimate conversation with chicas from colombia and d.r., even though I still have a lot to learn. Just focus on saying the basic nouns and verbs properly and don't worry about all the tenses until later! it has made a big difference in my dealings with the pros.

-zing

p.s. for mongering, see the quick spanish lesson in the Reports of Distinction under Lesser Antilles. St maarten.

[QUOTE=MiamiHeatLuver]What are they changing the dollar at now on pedro clisante or the dude at the beach,, lets say $100 at a time or more. Would it be better to just take money out if the ATM you think these days? AND CAN you send a text through the internet VIA ORANGE webpage or whatever other cellphone company they have down there like other countries! Thanks and Kind Regards![/QUOTE]When I left on 8/8, the rate was 32.5. Many ATMs are getting $3-5 per transaction. Try the bank next to Super Super. And the phones (at least my Claro is fine for texting)

JetBlue flights from Boston

JetBlue Airways is announcing a non-stop service to the DR's second city, Santiago de los Caballeros, this winter. Flights will depart Logan International Airport. The once-daily holiday shuttle will operate between 12 December 2007 and 15 January 15 2008. The airline will then assess whether bookings merit it to add a year round BOS-STI service.

JetBlue will operate the new flights - Boston's only non-stop service to Santiago - flying the Airbus A320 with capacity for 150 passengers. One-way fares start as low as US$109 (plus taxes and charges) each way between Logan and Santiago's Cibao International Airport. "We're thrilled to be adding this new service to Santiago just in time for the holidays", said Marty St. George, JetBlue's vice president of network planning. "Our Boston customers keep asking for more affordable services to the Caribbean, and we're pleased to bring it to them."

The new daily service will depart BOS Terminal C at 11:10 pm arriving at 3:55am +1. It will depart STI at 4:50 am, arriving at BOS's Terminal E at 7:50am.

If you have never been to the DR, but would like to meet some Dominicans and get an idea of what it might be like to have a Dominican novia, then you might like to see this video I took recently of a family preparing dinner in the countryside (campo) of the DR. The cerveza had been flowing, courtesty of the gringo novio, of course.

Warning: This is not for the squeamish.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/v/RWR_9euLBJY[/url]

Language notes:

La lagina --a type of mountain chicken (hope I spelled it right.)

Esta muerta la lagina... esta muerta. =The chicken is dead, it is dead.

[QUOTE=Frannie]If you have never been to the DR, but would like to meet some Dominicans and get an idea of what it might be like to have a Dominican novia, then you might like to see this video I took recently of a family preparing dinner in the countryside (campo) of the DR. The cerveza had been flowing, courtesty of the gringo novio, of course.

Warning: This is not for the squeamish.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/v/RWR_9euLBJY[/url]

Language notes:

La lagina --a type of mountain chicken (hope I spelled it right.)

Esta muerta la lagina... esta muerta. =The chicken is dead, it is dead.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for sharing this video with us, it reminds me of a girl who invited me to her place several times who lives along the road to La Vega.
Btw the chicken means la gallina

Berthold,


I love that video! Can't wait to go see mi novia in November! That's the life right there!

[QUOTE=Berthold]Thanks for sharing this video with us, it reminds me of a girl who invited me to her place several times who lives along the road to La Vega.
Btw the chicken means la gallina[/QUOTE]

Yes, gallina is a hen, and gallo is a cock (but not in the ISG sense),
but this mountain chicken is called a lagina, which has the letters reversed. (Sounds like vagina, doesn't it?)

You hear her say the word several times in the video and it is not just her getting it wrong, because I was talking about this to my dentista, saying we had eaten this type of chicken, and she said, "oh, you mean lagina, I don't like them much."

Does anyone know if there's an online "white pages" directory for the DR, Santo Somingo in particular? I'd like to try to associate some names with phone numbers, and phone numbers with names.

Greatly appreciate any help or ideas.

[QUOTE=Lucky Strike]Does anyone know if there's an online "white pages" directory for the DR, Santo Somingo in particular? I'd like to try to associate some names with phone numbers, and phone numbers with names.

Greatly appreciate any help or ideas.[/QUOTE]

superpagesdr.com, go to "paginas residenciales" link in the middle of the page.

For instance you had a $1000, Would you change it for whatever 31 or 32 pesos? At one of the guys or at the beach? or USE your CITIBANK debit card and take out the money @ 33 pesos via an ATM considering your bank fees? Regards!

NOBODY? Im surprised!

[QUOTE=MiamiHeatLuver]For instance you had a $1000, Would you change it for whatever 31 or 32 pesos? At one of the guys or at the beach? or USE your CITIBANK debit card and take out the money @ 33 pesos via an ATM considering your bank fees? Regards![/QUOTE]Check with Citibank but I think they don't charge too much for cash withdrawals, in that case ATM would be best. I always use my debit card, but my UK bank does not charge for cash withdrawals (of course take the usual steps to make sure the machine is not rigged, get and keep the receipts, check your account afterwards for extra/dodgy withdrawals).

For cash exchange always go to someone who has at least a shop or small kiosk or something (so in case of problem you can go back to him and he is half descent). Changing in the street is quite risky - you might get a bunch of fake notes ! Shop around I found EVERY day someone different has the best rate !?

Also if taking large amount (from ATM or exchange) don't hang around the street or clubs, go straight to hotel and put it in the safe.

Your best bet is finding those guys yelling CHANGE!!! all day on the main strip in Sosua. Last time I was there they hung out in front of PJ's which going towards the beach. They always give you the best rate, plus you are going to pay a premium from taking your money out of a ATM in DR. You pay the bank enough at home dont give them the money abroad too.

[QUOTE=Uzinuzin]Check with Citibank but I think they don't charge too much for cash withdrawals, in that case ATM would be best. I always use my debit card, but my UK bank does not charge for cash withdrawals (of course take the usual steps to make sure the machine is not rigged, get and keep the receipts, check your account afterwards for extra/dodgy withdrawals).

For cash exchange always go to someone who has at least a shop or small kiosk or something (so in case of problem you can go back to him and he is half descent). Changing in the street is quite risky - you might get a bunch of fake notes ! Shop around I found EVERY day someone different has the best rate !?

Also if taking large amount (from ATM or exchange) don't hang around the street or clubs, go straight to hotel and put it in the safe.[/QUOTE]

Thanks UZIN, been the the DR many times since 2002, but Im pretty familiar with the safety and counterfeit note situation, Just wanted to know if anybody had the citibank debit and how much they charge in fees in comparason with getting a lesser rate by the street vendors. Cheers though!

[QUOTE=MiamiHeatLuver]Thanks UZIN, been the the DR many times since 2002, but Im pretty familiar with the safety and counterfeit note situation, Just wanted to know if anybody had the citibank debit and how much they charge in fees in comparason with getting a lesser rate by the street vendors. Cheers though![/QUOTE]

Citibank will charge you anywhere from $3 to $5 calling it a "Foreign Fee", the rate currently is 33 to 1. Cambios will also give you 33 to 1 or people can point you to the best exchange houses. I was never charged more, even with withdrawls of RD10,000.

I’m hoping to get a lot of answers quickly hope you are all willing to help.

I just was able to convince my wife to let me go down alone south for a weeks R&R.

Dominican Republic seems like a good choice.

I don’t have enough time to do a proper search; she is close by and believes I’m looking for a cheap trip.

In a day or two I will be reserving for a week in an all inclusive hotel leaving next week.

Questions:

Can I easily find girls close to a resort?

Is it a problem like in Cuba to get a girl in a hotel room or they come and go as they please?

If impossible to get in the Hotel can I rent something cheap?

Are there better areas then others?

What is the average price for either a quickie or a night?

I see exchange rates are more or less 33 pesos for a US dollar

I have Canadian $$ do I have to exchange in US?

Do you spend US currency or pesos when you go out and about?

Thanks a lot; I appreciate anything you can tell me!

I hope to have something good to report in a few weeks!

We was looking for advice for a sex trip to the DR. Me and my wife want to go to the DR for hot sex with fine mamis. What place (Hotel) city can we stay at without being judged by the hotel. We want to have a different girl every night. How do couples do it? Where do we meet the girls? Do most girls eat pussy my wife wants it done and I want to watch that? any guide or help is appreciated. What is the cost in general?

Thanks,

Teamhorny

[QUOTE=Teamhorny]We was looking for advice for a sex trip to the DR. Me and my wife want to go to the DR for hot sex with fine mamis. What place (Hotel) city can we stay at without being judged by the hotel. We want to have a different girl every night. How do couples do it? Where do we meet the girls? Do most girls eat pussy my wife wants it done and I want to watch that? any guide or help is appreciated. What is the cost in general?

Thanks,

Teamhorny[/QUOTE]

Sounds like you want Balackbeards (BB) in Puerto Plata (Costamabar).
Check the Puerto Plata section and the BB website.

[QUOTE=Teamhorny]We was looking for advice for a sex trip to the DR. Me and my wife want to go to the DR for hot sex with fine mamis. What place (Hotel) city can we stay at without being judged by the hotel. We want to have a different girl every night. How do couples do it? Where do we meet the girls? Do most girls eat pussy my wife wants it done and I want to watch that? any guide or help is appreciated. What is the cost in general?

Thanks,

Teamhorny[/QUOTE]

Pardon the typo (I need my coffee).

That's BLACKBEARD'S.

[QUOTE=The Pooh]I’m hoping to get a lot of answers quickly hope you are all willing to help.

I just was able to convince my wife to let me go down alone south for a weeks R&R.

Dominican Republic seems like a good choice.

I don’t have enough time to do a proper search; she is close by and believes I’m looking for a cheap trip.

In a day or two I will be reserving for a week in an all inclusive hotel leaving next week.

Questions:

Can I easily find girls close to a resort?

Is it a problem like in Cuba to get a girl in a hotel room or they come and go as they please?

If impossible to get in the Hotel can I rent something cheap?

Are there better areas then others?

What is the average price for either a quickie or a night?

I see exchange rates are more or less 33 pesos for a US dollar

I have Canadian $$ do I have to exchange in US?

Do you spend US currency or pesos when you go out and about?

Thanks a lot; I appreciate anything you can tell me!

I hope to have something good to report in a few weeks![/QUOTE]

WHere are you going in the DR....Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata?

Whay are you staying at an all-inclusive if you are traveling alone?

The Pooh ,

If you are going by yourself in Dr. go to Puerto Plata . Dont book an all incl. because you will end up getting an other room for play !

In POP if you are only interested in sexual activities go to Sosua . There are hotels like Europa and other where you can bring all the girls you want during your stay . As long as they have VALID ID (CEDULA) .

If you want to be on a nice beach go to Cabarete .

Dont go to an all. incl.

John Jr

I am not trying to promote anything in particular, but here:

[url]http://sosuatoday.com/hotels-vacation-rentals/[/url]

you can find a list of all the hotels in Sosua together with their street addresses and phone numbers. Might be a useful resource for someone.

Hi,

I am going to DR in a few days, and I was wondering is the curtview still in effect. I mean it really sucked to see everything close so early. I will be going to santo domingo. So if the curtview is still in effect, is there any late night action at all. Or should I go to Blackbeards instead?

I know this is crazy but is Sosua and Puerto Plata also closed at night?

[QUOTE=Crusader560]Hi,

I am going to DR in a few days, and I was wondering is the curtview still in effect. I mean it really sucked to see everything close so early. I will be going to santo domingo. So if the curtview is still in effect, is there any late night action at all. Or should I go to Blackbeards instead?

I know this is crazy but is Sosua and Puerto Plata also closed at night?[/QUOTE]

The curfew is still in effect.
I was in Sousa last week. 1 am closing. 2 am closing on Friday & Saturday.
Last week the closing times seemed flexible. Classicos closed at 2:30 instead of 2.

The casino in Sosua, Playa Chiquta, has a disco inside where the bar closes at 4am. Everyone goes there after the bars close in Sosua.

Cabarette, I believe, is the only town that closes at 2 am & 3 am on weekends.


I'm sure the curfew is still in effect in the capital and Santiago.
The casinos seem to have an exemption.

[QUOTE=Guthrie]The curfew is still in effect.
I was in Sousa last week. 1 am closing. 2 am closing on Friday & Saturday.
Last week the closing times seemed flexible. Classicos closed at 2:30 instead of 2.

The casino in Sosua, Playa Chiquta, has a disco inside where the bar closes at 4am. Everyone goes there after the bars close in Sosua.

Cabarette, I believe, is the only town that closes at 2 am & 3 am on weekends.


I'm sure the curfew is still in effect in the capital and Santiago.
The casinos seem to have an exemption.[/QUOTE]

In Cabarete are the same times in place as in Sosua 1 am closing during the week 2 am closing on Friday and Saturday.
In Cabarete above the Ocean Blue casino there is a nightclub wich stays open till 5 am in the morning.
200 pesos covercharge to get in.
In Puerto Plata closing time during the week is midnight and friday and saturday night 2 am in the morning.

[QUOTE=Frannie]If you have never been to the DR, but would like to meet some Dominicans and get an idea of what it might be like to have a Dominican novia, then you might like to see this video I took recently of a family preparing dinner in the countryside (campo) of the DR. The cerveza had been flowing, courtesty of the gringo novio, of course.

Warning: This is not for the squeamish.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/v/RWR_9euLBJY[/url]

[/QUOTE]Even though the video is not that clear she is pretty.

I apologize in advance, but I could not find the post that answers my question. I am arriving at POP Airport, and need to get to my resort in Costambar. I know that I can get a taxi at the airport; however, I remember reading a post about a service that charges a fixed rate for transporting to Costambar.

Please advise me if you can.

[QUOTE=Amigox]Even though the video is not that clear she is pretty.[/QUOTE]

To each his own but the way she cuts the chicken's throat is scaring me...

She obviuosly know how to use a knife.

[QUOTE=Professor 1]I apologize in advance, but I could not find the post that answers my question. I am arriving at POP Airport, and need to get to my resort in Costambar. I know that I can get a taxi at the airport; however, I remember reading a post about a service that charges a fixed rate for transporting to Costambar.

Please advise me if you can.[/QUOTE]


All of the taxis are fixed rates. You shouldn'y pay more than $35-40 USD, tops

[QUOTE=Professor 1]I apologize in advance, but I could not find the post that answers my question. I am arriving at POP Airport, and need to get to my resort in Costambar. I know that I can get a taxi at the airport; however, I remember reading a post about a service that charges a fixed rate for transporting to Costambar.

Please advise me if you can.[/QUOTE]

Patrk39 is right about the pricing. As you leave the airport terminal and go to the right there is a taxi stand with prices listed on a board to different locals in USD. Taxis that I have used like the USD vs. the DR peso.

The important thing with taxis and motochonchos (as with about everything else in the DR-including most chicas) is to negotiate before hand. The posted price I saw last time I was there was $40 USD if memory serves correct. Most hotels will arrange the taxi to meet you at the airport if you contact them about it also and give them flight details.

Also, if you need to exchange some money, after you go through the main gates to Costambar, have the taxi stop at Jenny's Market and wait as you go inside to get your pesos there. You can't miss Jenny's as it is less than a minute from the main gate on the right. The taxi never charged me for waiting while I do the cambio thing. Don't exchange at the airport if you can help it as they rock you there.

Gentlemen,

I arranged a flight to Santiago next month connecting through New York. My problem is that it connects through different airports. My ticket is through American Airlines and I could not pass up the price-$308.00 total from PIT.

I arrive in LGA and depart JFK with a total window of just under 3 1/2 hours. Escort King gave me a link a while back for a bus service but the link no longer works.

My question(s) is, is there a bus service that I can trust to not screw up my "vacation" and make my connections or am I being too cheap and take taxi for this service as my best option. Like all frugal mongers I want to save my hard earned dinero for my exploits, but I don't want to be stupid about this either.

Any advice here and links to the service here would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your advice here.

There is a bus that goes to all three airports but you never know how traffic is. You can take a cab that will run you about $30 bucks or take the bus I belive it's called Empire and they charge arond $12. You can also tell the cab you want to go to the Jamaica Station and catch the Airtrain that is a straight shot to JFK.

Be safe!

Caribe tours is the bus service. They have 2 stations in Sasntiago. Try to get to teh main one. TAxi there should cost 500 pesos. The bus is less than 200 pesos to Sosua. takes about 1 and 1/2 hours. or TAxi to Sosua for 80 bucks.

[url]http://www.caribetours.com.do/[/url]

I think he is talking about the bus service in NYC, not Santiago.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Gentlemen,

I arranged a flight to Santiago next month connecting through New York. My problem is that it connects through different airports. My ticket is through American Airlines and I could not pass up the price-$308.00 total from PIT.

I arrive in LGA and depart JFK with a total window of just under 3 1/2 hours. Escort King gave me a link a while back for a bus service but the link no longer works.

My question(s) is, is there a bus service that I can trust to not screw up my "vacation" and make my connections or am I being too cheap and take taxi for this service as my best option. Like all frugal mongers I want to save my hard earned dinero for my exploits, but I don't want to be stupid about this either.

Any advice here and links to the service here would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your advice here.[/QUOTE]



I live in nyc and I can tell you that counting on ontime arrivals is risky. What I would do is call up a car service and have them meet you in the baggage claim area when you arrive. There is one service called carmel car service 212-777-7777 or 1800 -777-7777.

I assume the cost would be around $40. You can take a cab but sometimes the line for the cabs into manhattan take longer than taking a shared shuttle ride.

I know you got a good deal on the ticket but sometimes it just isnt worth it.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp]......I know you got a good deal on the ticket but sometimes it just isnt worth it.[/QUOTE]

I think I may have screwed up here. I am exploring the carmel car service option first, followed by the taxi option.

It is too late to change things now, so I will probably sweat it out until I am finally on the plane to the DR. I got blinded by the ticket price and opened up a can of worms for myself.

Thanks to those who weighed in on my post. I have always gotten good advice from my ISG brothers. Any additional thoughts would also be appreciated.

P

I live 10 mins away from LGA. PM me you itnierary and I will see if I can pick you up and take you to JFK.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]I think I may have screwed up here. I am exploring the carmel car service option first, followed by the taxi option.

It is too late to change things now, so I will probably sweat it out until I am finally on the plane to the DR. I got blinded by the ticket price and opened up a can of worms for myself.

Thanks to those who weighed in on my post. I have always gotten good advice from my ISG brothers. Any additional thoughts would also be appreciated.

P[/QUOTE]

Does anyone have any real estate contacts for the North Coast? I'm trying to put together a trip for some college buds that are interested in investing. I would prefer a native English speaker (ex-pat) that really knows the area and the laws or a Dominican English speaker with a lot of experience dealing with Americans or other English speakers and also knows the laws. Of course, if there is a FEMALE real estate agent, that I could possibly bone as well, well, that would be icing on the cake! Please PM me with any details. Thanks!

Rodeo

[QUOTE=Rodeo9112]Does anyone have any real estate contacts for the North Coast? I'm trying to put together a trip for some college buds that are interested in investing. I would prefer a native English speaker (ex-pat) that really knows the area and the laws or a Dominican English speaker with a lot of experience dealing with Americans or other English speakers and also knows the laws. Of course, if there is a FEMALE real estate agent, that I could possibly bone as well, well, that would be icing on the cake! Please PM me with any details. Thanks!

Rodeo[/QUOTE]

Rodeo try [url]www.juanperdomo.com[/url] his agency is suppose to be the biggest one in the north coast or the Dom. Rep in general

I'm planning a trip to DR the end of NOV.

Can anyone point out where Crystal's is on Google Earth?

Also looking for BB on Google Earth.

I found the Mustang Ranch.

Thank you

I thought the Mustang Ranch was shut down. Is it up and running now?

[QUOTE=Chicken Fryer]I'm planning a trip to DR the end of NOV.

Can anyone point out where Crystal's is on Google Earth?

Also looking for BB on Google Earth.

I found the Mustang Ranch.

Thank you[/QUOTE]Crystal's IS the Mustang Ranch bro! I just made a reservation last week for the Friday night before BB's bikini contest. I figured it'd be good to have a place in town/near town to go to that night since I'll be on the hunt in Sosua!

Rodeo

[QUOTE=Rodeo9112]Crystal's IS the Mustang Ranch bro! I just made a reservation last week for the Friday night before BB's bikini contest. I figured it'd be good to have a place in town/near town to go to that night since I'll be on the hunt in Sosua!

Rodeo[/QUOTE]

Correction Rodeo.....Crystal's owns the Mustang Ranch. The original club, Crystals is in Puerta Plata. From what I understand, some of the girls from the club are available at Mustang Ranch

Makes sense Patrk39! It's called Cristal's Mustang Ranch, but I was told that there's no girls hanging around the hotel. The hotel takes you by taxi to "the club" (probably Cristal's as you mentioned) to choose the girl to take back to your room. Cost of girl and taxi is included in room cost. 3 work days left!

Rodeo

[QUOTE=Rodeo9112]Makes sense Patrk39! It's called Cristal's Mustang Ranch, but I was told that there's no girls hanging around the hotel. The hotel takes you by taxi to "the club" (probably Cristal's as you mentioned) to choose the girl to take back to your room. Cost of girl and taxi is included in room cost. 3 work days left!

Rodeo[/QUOTE]

I'll be in Sosua tomorrow night,

Anyone know anything about this place? Can't find anything.

[url]http://www.oxygenretreat.com/index.php[/url]

[QUOTE=Minnesota Peter]Anyone know anything about this place? Can't find anything.

[url]http://www.oxygenretreat.com/index.php[/url][/QUOTE]

And ironicaly enough, I cant find any post from you on this forum.
And with those prices?!? I doubt that you will EVER find anything on this place.Youd be better off sending an e flyer to shareholders of Microsoft stock who happen to engage in the sport. Good luck.

[QUOTE=Minnesota Peter]Anyone know anything about this place? Can't find anything.

[url]http://www.oxygenretreat.com/index.php[/url][/QUOTE]

Instead of wasting your money at this resort, 6 nights 4500 bucks, i would really suggest you to go to Rio de Janeiro and have the time of your life banging some of the hottest girls on earth.

[QUOTE=Curry]And ironicaly enough, I cant find any post from you on this forum.
And with those prices?!? I doubt that you will EVER find anything on this place.Youd be better off sending an e flyer to shareholders of Microsoft stock who happen to engage in the sport. Good luck.[/QUOTE]

Can't say I recall seeing any women in that area that looked like those girls on that oxygen site either. Would have been nice though.

David

[QUOTE=Berthold]Instead of wasting your money at this resort, 6 nights 4500 bucks, i would really suggest you to go to Rio de Janeiro and have the time of your life banging some of the hottest girls on earth.[/QUOTE]

The funny part is there are always plenty of guys still willing to pay outrageous prices. Maybe it's because they like having their hand held by people and they feel safer. Or they just don't like the sport of finding the girls on their own. That's half the fun.

David

The rooms in the standard package look like EUROPA'S lol

I'm planning on my second trip to the D.R. this January. Last time I converted my Canadian dollars to American before going. Just wondering this time if I should do the same, or take canadian and convert to Dominican down there.

Hibou

[QUOTE=Hibou]I'm planning on my second trip to the D.R. this January. Last time I converted my Canadian dollars to American before going. Just wondering this time if I should do the same, or take canadian and convert to Dominican down there.

Hibou[/QUOTE]

Just bring your candian dollars down to the D.R. and exchanges them wherever you are going to be ( don`t exchange money at the airport cause the rates usually suck).

[QUOTE=Berthold]Instead of wasting your money at this resort, 6 nights 4500 bucks, i would really suggest you to go to Rio de Janeiro and have the time of your life banging some of the hottest girls on earth.[/QUOTE]I was at Oxygen at the end of August this year and it was a blast. I have to say that you get your moneys worth and no one I spoke with felt they have over spent.

Many people will tell you that you can have more for less but those kind of people are the ones that love buffets, quantity over quality---- Yuck!!!!

I have worked very hard and I don't waste money but I appreciate quality and I take it any time over quantity. I don't like things for the masses I want my stuff to be the best and I expect the service to also match.

I liked the fact that it was all there for you, the girls were very fun. All had great attitudes the looks were between 7-9. There were no super models but there were NO ugly hags and all the girls had great bodies-( I am picky as hell)

I just landed in Santo Domingo today and I hope that my fun can be as good, cause Oxygen spoiled me a little.

BdHabtz

I am a 53 years old seasoned independent budget traveler . Have visited already Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines (so many times!) Cuba (too many times!) , Colombia, Brazil. I will be for 3 weeks in DR starting January 19 th 2008. When I say budget, I mean I usually look for accommodation in the range of 10-30 US $. For any of the above country, I do not make any reservation in advance but for the 2 first days. I do not have plan and do not like to have and I like to move from one place to another in respect to my current feelings. As the offer is always much larger than the demand, it works quite well. So do you think this kind of strategy is possible in DR at this time of the year? Another concern, do the budget hotels in DR are implicitly girl friendly or must I ask the desk before?

[QUOTE=Nice Jean]I am a 53 years old seasoned independent budget traveler . Have visited already Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines (so many times!) Cuba (too many times!) , Colombia, Brazil. I will be for 3 weeks in DR starting January 19 th 2008. When I say budget, I mean I usually look for accommodation in the range of 10-30 US $. For any of the above country, I do not make any reservation in advance but for the 2 first days. I do not have plan and do not like to have and I like to move from one place to another in respect to my current feelings. As the offer is always much larger than the demand, it works quite well. So do you think this kind of strategy is possible in DR at this time of the year? Another concern, do the budget hotels in DR are implicitly girl friendly or must I ask the desk before?[/QUOTE]

Concerning budget hotels, guesthouses... member nibu raphael has just recently made a post with different links. You can find his post in his thread nibu raphael in the Dominican Republic.
January is part of the high season in the D.R. so i guess it could be a bit tricky to find a place in your price range, especially if you are staying in popular tourist areas like sosua, puerto plata, cabarete....
Most budget hotels have their own webpage so before you make a reservation you can send them an email in advance to ask them about their guest policy.
Transportation is no problem in the D.R. There is a very good bus company called caribe tours which connects all major cities all over the country.
Check out their webpage [url]www.caribetours.com.do[/url] for their rates, departue times....

I agree with you that quality over quantity. I am specifically more attracted to natural blonds. Does O2 have any? Do you happen to have pictures of the girls you met?

I was going to make a reservation, now that they increased rates and reduced the number of girls, I am hoping I can see some face shots of the girls before I go.

[QUOTE=Bdhabtz]I was at Oxygen at the end of August this year and it was a blast. I have to say that you get your moneys worth and no one I spoke with felt they have over spent.

Many people will tell you that you can have more for less but those kind of people are the ones that love buffets, quantity over quality---- Yuck!!!!

I have worked very hard and I don't waste money but I appreciate quality and I take it any time over quantity. I don't like things for the masses I want my stuff to be the best and I expect the service to also match.

I liked the fact that it was all there for you, the girls were very fun. All had great attitudes the looks were between 7-9. There were no super models but there were NO ugly hags and all the girls had great bodies-( I am picky as hell)

I just landed in Santo Domingo today and I hope that my fun can be as good, cause Oxygen spoiled me a little.

BdHabtz[/QUOTE]

Has anyone ever been to HAV from SDQ? Any advice to share? I am considering "risking it" for a short trip to Cuba at the end of the year.

Thanks,

SR

[QUOTE=Smokers Rule]Has anyone ever been to HAV from SDQ? Any advice to share? I am considering "risking it" for a short trip to Cuba at the end of the year.

Thanks,

SR[/QUOTE]

I have been to cuba from SDQ. What do you want to know???????

[QUOTE=Smokers Rule]Has anyone ever been to HAV from SDQ? Any advice to share? I am considering "risking it" for a short trip to Cuba at the end of the year.

Thanks,

SR[/QUOTE]

I went to Havana from Santo Domingo with cubana the national cuban carrier.
Before you can enter cuba you have to buy a tourist card in advance. You can not buy this card in havana at the airport. You can get this card at the cuban embassy in Santo Domingo or at travel agencies or maybe at the airport. The tourist card costs 25 bucks and is valid for 28 days if i recall right.
When you are leaving cuba you have to pay an exit tax or airport tax which will be another 25 bucks or 25 cuc.
When you go throught migration you have to show the immigration officier where you are going to stay. If you do not have a reservation of a hotel or casa particular it can happen that the cuban authorities are going to book you in a state runned hotel which are usually expensive (100-150 bucks).

In Cuba hotels are not girl friendly and it is impossible to take a girl back to a hotel room.
If you want to bring a girl back to your romm you have to book a casa particular. Just google casas particulares in havana and you get several links via which you will be able to book a casa particular.
Some of the casa particulares may not be girl friendly, so before you make a reservation ask them about their guest policy.
Keep in mind in cuba there are no strip clubs or *****houses.
Keep in mind that the police hassles the girls so don`t expect any girls to approach you.
In Havana/Cuba spanish is important as almost nobody speaks english besides hotel employees.
In Havana stay away from the center as there you will mostly find hardcore pros.
In the center you will find alot of people trying to sell you cigars, rum... don`t buy anyhing, cause all this stuff is fake.
Good areas for hunting girls are usually or at least for me the suburbs of havana cause there is usually not a heavy police presence.
Good areas for a casa particular are, habana viaje, vedado, cerro, la lisa, miramr....
In Havana most nightclubs/d****s are in the center or in Vedado. There is a special area called la rampa where you are going to find several discos and this is a good place to pick up girls. La rampa is very close to the hotel nacional which most taxi drivers will know.
In Cuba there are 3 different kinds of taxis. Taxis publicas which are (only) for cubans and cost 25 cuban pesos one ride. There are also illegal taxis which are more expensive and driven by people who do not have a taxi license or who make more money through this kind of job. And at last there a tourist taxis. There is a company in particular called pana taxi.
Please keep in mind that havana can also be a dangerous place especially at night so don´t flash, with money, no camera, watch.....
Well this was a vey shallow overview of havana. If you have any more questions send me a private mail.

Good info Berthold! Thanks!

What was the cost of the flight mate?

I just went thru almost the whole forum and saw enough recent comments about chica involvement with drugs in the DR.

Now, I remember in past trips to Sosua having seen a couple of really worn out chicks that reminded me of crack ho's but I just assummed that they were just drunken wastoids offering $1 BJs.

Now I am reading about young ones in BC and Sosua partaking in some of the "harder" stuff (not green)...is it getting worse or have I been blind all this time? Or this is more of a phenomenom in an area like Charamico or BC and not in Sosua itself?

I just do not want somebody johnesing and tripping in my room...

[QUOTE=Concarne]Good info Berthold! Thanks!

What was the cost of the flight mate?[/QUOTE]

The cost of the flight was 450 cuc (pesos convertible) in euros round about 400 in dollars probably round about 500 depending on the exchange rate.

Has anyone been to Caribbean Hotel Romeo Y Julieta in Juan Dolio? It looks like a place similar to Blackbeards. Daily rates from 35 USD. The link is...

[url]http://www.caribbean-hotel-romeo-y-julieta.com/index.html[/url]

I have read drips and drabs of this thread now but have not found what I need to know

Wear can I get dirt cheep flights from the U.K. to D.R.
Which part of D.R. is cheapest for Knacker Knacker/Bam Bam and hotels
Which part of D.R. is easiest to find Knacker Knacker/Bam Bam
Which part of D.R. is best to find 7 to 9'ers

Thanks,

James

For links to info for Puerto Plata and Sosua try [url]www.MyTravelFest.com[/url]

There are also links there for Pattaya, Thailand and Havana, Cuba. Enjoy.

[QUOTE=James02]I have read drips and drabs of this thread now but have not found what I need to know

Wear can I get dirt cheep flights from the U.K. to D.R.
Which part of D.R. is cheapest for Knacker Knacker/Bam Bam and hotels
Which part of D.R. is easiest to find Knacker Knacker/Bam Bam
Which part of D.R. is best to find 7 to 9'ers

Thanks,

James[/QUOTE]

The Puerto Plata and Sosua area adjacent to Puerto Plata airport (POP) are best for what you are looking for. Plenty of 8's but no 9's or 7's.

Planes out of Manchester labeled [url]www.ThomsonFly.com[/url] are frequently parked at POP and have midweek flights full of people who do not appear to be wealthy. In mid January they have flights for 338 pounds inclusive of taxes. This would be high season in the DR, it may be cheaper at other times of year.

I am looking for about 10 - 12 people to purchase the Coco Hotel in Sosua it is about half way between the Playa Chiquita Casino & Classico. I will attach a picture. I am looking for a few guys that like having fun in the DR (Sosua area), go down there atleast 1 time per year and can spend about $25,000.00 each. I have been working with [url]www.Dominican-Properties.com[/url] I have been talking with Chris. Is anybody interested ?, need more info ?, have questions ? E G

Like you say. It does look like a blast. This link is an article that came out in Hustlers mar2007 about the place. I see allot of chatter about it across the web with no information anywhere so I went out of my way to get this posted.

Enjoy

[url]http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?bdonqaumbbd[/url]

[QUOTE=Stev0]I agree with you that quality over quantity. I am specifically more attracted to natural blonds. Does O2 have any? Do you happen to have pictures of the girls you met?

I was going to make a reservation, now that they increased rates and reduced the number of girls, I am hoping I can see some face shots of the girls before I go.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Ehunter]This link is an article that came out in Hustlers mar2007[url]http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?bdonqaumbbd[/url][/QUOTE] Actually, it's in the March 2008 issue, which I don't think is on the news stands yet. (They usually hit about 2 months before the cover date.) Have any idea who posted it? I wrote the article and I haven't even gotten my copy yet.

[QUOTE=Eltoro Gringo]I am looking for about 10 - 12 people to purchase the Coco Hotel in Sosua it is about half way between the Playa Chiquita Casino & Classico. I will attach a picture. I am looking for a few guys that like having fun in the DR (Sosua area), go down there atleast 1 time per year and can spend about $25,000.00 each. I have been working with [url]www.Dominican-Properties.com[/url] I have been talking with Chris. Is anybody interested ?, need more info ?, have questions?

E G[/QUOTE]Hey Gringo, supply more info, I may be interested depending on the deal.

You can pm me if you want.

Thanks,

Tony53

[QUOTE=Rio Joe]Actually, it's in the March 2008 issue, which I don't think is on the news stands yet. (They usually hit about 2 months before the cover date.) Have any idea who posted it? I wrote the article and I haven't even gotten my copy yet.[/QUOTE]If any people here book in the resort, when making the reservation, mention our ISG member Joe and the nice writeup you saw.

Tony,

The asking price for the Coco hotel is $275K, if our group picked it up for $250K and we had 12 guys in @ $25K a piece this would put us in good shape to develop a corp. put a Owners Penthouse on the roof and provide some needed up grades. Check out details @ [url]www.dominican-properties.com[/url]

E G

[QUOTE=Eltoro Gringo]Tony,

The asking price for the Coco hotel is $275K, if our group picked it up for $250K and we had 12 guys in @ $25K a piece this would put us in good shape to develop a corp. put a Owners Penthouse on the roof and provide some needed up grades. Check out details @ [url]www.dominican-properties.com[/url]

E G[/QUOTE]How many people do you have that are interested? I may also be willing to go in.

[QUOTE=Ehunter]If any people here book in the resort, when making the reservation, mention our ISG member Joe and the nice writeup you saw.[/QUOTE]
Thanks, EH. I appreciate that. Happy New Year to you and everyone on the board. Any interesting travel plans?

Sorry to ask non mongering questions but it does relate to my mongering trip.


Ive been to the DR a few times but recently moved my operation to sosua which Im not thrilled about. Im used to caberete which promotes a more active lifestyle.

1. I would really like to rent a bicycle in sosua. Is this possible and from who?

I know a tour company in caberete called iguana tours and they offer rentals for $25...too pricey in my book.
I feel trapped when I am in sosua and would like to roam around the non touristy areas. I enjoyed doing this in jamaica but the women are not as pretty.

2. I can easily read weather reports but what is going on this minute in the DR ? How often does it rain these days ? Its always an issue with me.

Im looking into traveling at the end of this month but Im still shopping for countries..hard to do with the falling dollar.

Thank you for your help.

I was in Sosua 2nd week of last January. It seemed to rain almost every day or at least every other day late in the evening for an hour or so but it seemed to always stop just around 10:00pm. I remember because I always walked from the Europa to the bars and the rain would just be ending. I think $25 dollars is too expensive. You can rent a dualsport motorcycle for that price. But that's not a bad idea renting a bicycle.

Eltoro Gringo,

I'm interested too but from the pictures of the hotel I see an expensive and extensive renovation project. The rooms are small, twin beds? Pink walls? No A/C? Only 12 rooms? With twelve investors if we were all there at the same time we would have to shut the place down. I don't want to be negative, I'm interested in seeing if it could be done.

Just a few questions for Bdhabtz or Rio Joe, or anyone else who's been there.

Where is it? I know the airport is POP but more specific if you could. Would they allow a potential future customer to visit during the day, sort of an inspection tour to see if I'd want to stay there on a future trip? The last time I was down there I visited the Mustang Ranch and they gave me the grand tour, answered all my questions, and the manager gave me her card. They were cool, although I was less than impressed with the place as a whole and would not choose to stay there.

I'm probably going down in a few weeks for 3 or 4 days of R and R and usually prefer finding my own action over places like Black Beards. I understand this place is a cut above BB so sorry if the comparison offends anyone. Black Beards has its fans too, and I can say I did have fun when I stayed, but once was enough for me there.

Hello,

Well just have a question for all the experienced travellers out there.

I want to take a week sexcapade to South America.

Limited spanish skills, but fairly seasoned traveller. Very limited budget.

What country would your recommend? Basically only going for the action.

Been researching Cuba, DR and Colombia so far.

Thanks!

[QUOTE=Haunted]Hello,

Well just have a question for all the experienced travellers out there.

I want to take a week sexcapade to South America.

Limited spanish skills, but fairly seasoned traveller. Very limited budget.

What country would your recommend? Basically only going for the action.

Been researching Cuba, DR and Colombia so far.

Thanks![/QUOTE]



With limited experience, time, budget and language skills, wherever you go, you should go to a place where you can a controlled environment with assistance in making connections.

If you go to DR (my suggestion) definitely Blackbeards.
In Colombia, do some research on Medellin Mansion.
In both places, they will assist you and you will be less likely to have
a bad experience.

Good luck in your search.

[QUOTE=Haunted]Hello,

Well just have a question for all the experienced travellers out there.

I want to take a week sexcapade to South America.

Limited spanish skills, but fairly seasoned traveller. Very limited budget.

What country would your recommend? Basically only going for the action.

Been researching Cuba, DR and Colombia so far.

Thanks![/QUOTE]Very limited budget will limit your options. That is cool if you know a place and how to manever, but for a first time you want the full expierience. I'm not talking about strickly sex. But good food and good people. Columbia, Cuba, and D. R. Are good options but have fun and spend money, you are on vacation treat yourself right, you deserve that. If action is what you want, and not the experience a very limited budget might regulate you to street duty.

Good hunting

[QUOTE=Haunted]Hello,

Well just have a question for all the experienced travellers out there.

I want to take a week sexcapade to South America.

Limited spanish skills, but fairly seasoned traveller. Very limited budget.

What country would your recommend? Basically only going for the action.

Been researching Cuba, DR and Colombia so far.

Thanks![/QUOTE]

When you are only looking "for the action" forget about Cuba. Cuba is a police state and the cops give the girls a really hard time. You won`t be able to walk with your girl in the streets, go out to dance....
In Cuba you can not bring girls back to your hotel, you have to get a Casa Particular. Some casa owners only allow you to bring back 1 girl for your entire stay... so basically what it comes down to is that in Cuba you have to overcome to many hurdles.
If you are looking for fast uncomplicated sex the D.R. is the place to be.
Check out the Puerto Plata/Sosua thread for additional information.

[QUOTE=James02]I have read drips and drabs of this thread now but have not found what I need to know

Where can I get dirt cheap flights from the U.K. to D.R.
Which part of D.R. is cheapest for Knacker Knacker/Bam Bam and hotels
Which part of D.R. is easiest to find Knacker Knacker/Bam Bam
Which part of D.R. is best to find 7 to 9'ers

Thanks,

James[/QUOTE]The days of "dirt cheap" are over and will not return. My first return flight 2 years ago cost £220 (all inclusive), now I am lucky to find £350.

This is the best source:
[url]http://www.afdl.net/search.asp?src=cheapflights[/url]

If you cannot find a cheap flight on that website when you need it, consider flying via Brussels:
[url]http://www.jetairfly.com/en/index.php[/url]

Quality of chicas depends upon price and perhaps your looks, Spanish, dancing ability, "game", etc, not on which part of the island. You sound like a newbie in which case Sosúa or perhaps Puerto Plata is by far the best option.

This is a very factual report of my trip from UK to Sosua. I speak no spanish and I look like I can come from any part of the world (yes even chinese/japanese).

Flew in from UK Heathrow -> NYC -> Ft Luatradale-> Santo Domingo -> (bus) Sosua; yes LONG flight but due to certain circumstances (incl time between planning and actual trip = 24 hrs), I had no choice.

I flew Spirit airlines from NYC-> Ft Lauteradale -> Santo Domingo; RIP off but again no choice -> they charge for check-in luggage (I paid online for this and cost me $UsD5/bag). They charge for food; This would have been no issue if they were a low-cost airline - but I paid something like $USD250/way. Jetblue also flies from NYC.

Upon arrival in Santo Domingo there is NO choice but to get a taxi to Santo Domingo ($USD30) - I believe you can try for $USD25-but they have a printed sheet which states "from SDQ to Caribe bus terminal is RD1000)" - I was in a rush so did not bargain for another $5 discount.

The taxi ride took just under 30 mins - I was trying to make the 3pm bus. Missed the 3pm bus cause they don't accept USD - only local currency (RD280). Fortunately, there is a money changer (cambio) right there - but there was a small line. Good exchange rates (33.8 I think).

BTW - TRAVELLER's CHEQUES ARE A HUGE PROBLEM HERE!! Bring cash or other funding sources. My hotel were kind enough to accept Traveller's cheques (its a NEW THING in dominican republic) - at no charge and I got my change back in local currency (at the correct exchange rate).

Bus trip was the usual 4.5 hrs; quite cold as its been reported before. Movies were all hollywood ones but in Spanish.

At Sosua depot (still a fair distant from the hotels/beaches) - caught a moto for RD50. Drop off at my hotel - Hotel Residencial/Club Apart where I had pre-booked. As I said earlier - I booked VERY VERY last minute. The hotel was USD74 (supreme with fan with pool view -> needed this as I NEEDED wifi in my room and only these rooms have that - signal was very weak in my room tho). Safe deposit in room costs RD50/day and wi-fi access is RD250 (I think; for your whole stay). The hotel is only two or so doors away from Hotel Europa (away from the beach).

The hotel I love - the room is HUGE! it has oven, cooking facilities, all utensils, pots/pans, HUGE double door fridge; its one bedroom; hotel guests are mostly older people. The hotel is guest friendly and you need your guest to leave their p/port or id (at night time?; you need to have ID with you also to re-enter the hotel after-hours).

It rained a lot!

I got a massage at Kika, reasonable price at RD500 - but not my type - I like it REALLY REALLY HARD and ROUGH; it was too gentle for me.

Classico vs Latinos clubs -> I definitely prefer the former - although you have to pay RD100 to get in each time in Classico (Latinos is free entry) -> in return you get a free drink voucher. TONS of women at Classico (saturday night); hardly any at Latinos; It starts filling up after 11pm - great music to dance too all night in both clubs.

At 2am it all closes down, then I headed to the Casino -> moto ride was RD40 I think; the casino is free entry; however the club in there I think costs RD250 (can't remember) - again tons of women in there as well as trannies.

All up - quite good. My only disappointment was that there are tourist prices and local prices (covertly) on the food, etc.; I would have loved to try the local cuisine (instead of a burger at Rocky's) - but I don't feel comfortable paying $USD10 for food that the locals are paying maybe $USD3. Don't give me a lecture here - I know how it works - I just don't like it thats all!

If someone knows some great restaurant's and prices in Sosua and/or Santo Domingo then maybe they can post here? I am not talking about places like Baileys/Rocky's. For example, at the beach in Sosua there are some great huts/restaurants - and when I told them their prices were too high and aimed at tourists (in a funny/polite way) they were prepared to discount it by 25%.

Ladies prices? dunno - they usually take me home for free - and then I give them some money (e.g. $USD10/20). I always go back to their place - don't feel comfortable bringing them to mine.

Hope this helps.

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[QUOTE=Kute Guy]
All up - quite good. My only disappointment was that there are tourist prices and local prices (covertly) on the food, etc.; I would have loved to try the local cuisine (instead of a burger at Rocky's) - but I don't feel comfortable paying $USD10 for food that the locals are paying maybe $USD3. Don't give me a lecture here - I know how it works - I just don't like it thats all!
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That stinks. I eat Domincan food all the time and I have never been charged gringo prices for Dominican food and was there as recently as 2 weeks ago. Try Susannah's Place, half a block from hotel Europa. It is down a little concrete driveway. Eat in or take out. About 80-120 pesos for a plate ( I think). Chicken, fish, plantains, rice, mashed potato, salad are the main items on the menu. Try the creamed plantain casserole.

[Please note that in Spanish "la papa" = the potato, "el Papa" = The Pope. Ordering pureed Pope may cause offense.]

Hey Everyone,

I'm planning my first trip to DR. I'm pretty set on sosua but need some opinions. I did a search and couldn't not find a specific answer for this.

When I look at map it seems all the places are pretty close, Boca chica puerto plata and Sosua. Any opinions on Best place for a real experience rather then something like the beetle Bar in CR hit and run fun. We want to monger but also enjoy a chance with local girls. I sense sosua is run over with putas since there been relocated from other areas cracking down.

Any comparison would be greatly appreciated. I have been to Costa Rica and Brazil.

Thanks

[QUOTE=Que Rico]Hey Everyone,

I'm planning my first trip to DR. I'm pretty set on sosua but need some opinions. I did a search and couldn't not find a specific answer for this.

When I look at map it seems all the places are pretty close, Boca chica puerto plata and Sosua. Any opinions on Best place for a real experience rather then something like the beetle Bar in CR hit and run fun. We want to monger but also enjoy a chance with local girls. I sense sosua is run over with putas since there been relocated from other areas cracking down.

Any comparison would be greatly appreciated. I have been to Costa Rica and Brazil.

Thanks[/QUOTE]Boca Chica is on the south/Caribbean coast and Puerto Plata and Sosua are on the north/Atlantic coast. The latter two cities are very close together, but BC is on the other side of the country.

[QUOTE=Que Rico]Hey Everyone,

I'm planning my first trip to DR. I'm pretty set on sosua but need some opinions. I did a search and couldn't not find a specific answer for this.

When I look at map it seems all the places are pretty close, Boca chica puerto plata and Sosua. Any opinions on Best place for a real experience rather then something like the beetle Bar in CR hit and run fun. We want to monger but also enjoy a chance with local girls. I sense sosua is run over with putas since there been relocated from other areas cracking down.

Any comparison would be greatly appreciated. I have been to Costa Rica and Brazil.

Thanks[/QUOTE]

Sosua is better than Boca Chica. I have been to both multiple times. Girls do come from all over the DR to meet foreigners, it is true, and the jobs available in bars etc. do not pay enough to live without gettting "freca" with the customers.

If you speak Spanish you can certainly meet local girls and form friendships. Many girls are interested in a relationship over the long term, but not in selling themselves for sex. In most cases they would prefer a boyfriend (novio) to selling themselves for sex, as prostitution is frowned upon, whereas having a (hopefully well-off) gringo boyfriend is a boon to the whole family.

What you will not find is a lot of "nice" girls who will have recreational sex with tourists just for the fun of it. In that respect Dominicanas are quite prudish.

Why give it away when you can get something in return?

Basically the choice is a) sex for money, b) relationship.

b) is more expensive, but also more rewarding in some respects, because you will soon have sex without condoms and sex whenever you feel like it.

If this is your first visit, I think you should just relax and enjoy yourself, talk to everyone, and see where it goes. You can get laid, sucked, blown, etc. any time you like, so there is no pressure for anything.

If a girl decides to make you her novio and she is beautiful, you will probably be powerless to resist anyway.

Why not just cancel the trip before you get sucked in? It will be safer that way.

[QUOTE=Frannie]So...

Why not just cancel the trip before you get sucked in? It will be safer that way.[/QUOTE]

Frannie,

I love this advice.

Gents,

From reading post I know to fly into Puerto Plata airport, which is approximately about 16k from Sosua.

I have looked at apartments $400 t0 $500 a week in PP about 10 minute walk from the beach, secured seem nice.

My questions are: I like to travel in April and May is this low season in the DR? I don"t like the Frat style party housing some apartments have for gringos. Anybody have suggestions on low key, clean and secure apartments.

I take long walks and Brazil, Colombia and Thailand have never ran into any problems, keeping alert and staying out of troublesome looking areas.

Does PP and Sousa have nice long stretches paralleling the beach good for walking? All honest feedback and tips will be apprecaited.

I'm planning my first trip and want to find a closer place to spend a month than Thailand. Those 16 hours flights are wearing my ass out.

Cheers,

Nowrath

[QUOTE=Nowrath]Gents,

From reading post I know to fly into Puerto Plata airport, which is approximately about 16k from Sosua.

I have looked at apartments $400 t0 $500 a week in PP about 10 minute walk from the beach, secured seem nice.

My questions are: I like to travel in April and May is this low season in the DR? I don"t like the Frat style party housing some apartments have for gringos. Anybody have suggestions on low key, clean and secure apartments.

I take long walks and Brazil, Colombia and Thailand have never ran into any problems, keeping alert and staying out of troublesome looking areas.

Does PP and Sousa have nice long stretches paralleling the beach good for walking? All honest feedback and tips will be apprecaited.

I'm planning my first trip and want to find a closer place to spend a month than Thailand. Those 16 hours flights are wearing my ass out.

Cheers,

Nowrath[/QUOTE]

Sosua is only half that distance from the airport.

Perla de Sosua apartments in Sosua. $50 per day for 2-bedroom. Walking distance 5 mins to beach and to chica discos. donhansi at rentavillas dot com.

Low season is a bit later in the year. The heat of the summer and the hurricane season are less popular.

You can walk along the back of the beach at Sosua. Beach is about 1/2 mile long. You can also walk around streets of Sosua, but it does tend to get hot.

PP has nice long 2-3 mile walk along the Malecon from Long Beach to PP.

To me Sosua is better, because it has sidewalk cafes and restaurants, bars, internet cafes, supermarket, pharmacy, convenience stores, massage, barber, banks, ATMs, Emergency Room, discos, beach, car rentals, all within easy walking distance, whereas PP is more spread out and has more noisy traffic and fumes, but each to his own.

[QUOTE=Frannie]Sosua is only half that distance from the airport.

Perla de Sosua apartments in Sosua. $50 per day for 2-bedroom. Walking distance 5 mins to beach and to chica discos. donhansi at rentavillas dot com.

Low season is a bit later in the year. The heat of the summer and the hurricane season are less popular.

You can walk along the back of the beach at Sosua. Beach is about 1/2 mile long. You can also walk around streets of Sosua, but it does tend to get hot.

PP has nice long 2-3 mile walk along the Malecon from Long Beach to PP.

To me Sosua is better, because it has sidewalk cafes and restaurants, bars, internet cafes, supermarket, pharmacy, convenience stores, massage, barber, banks, ATMs, Emergency Room, discos, beach, car rentals, all within easy walking distance, whereas PP is more spread out and has more noisy traffic and fumes, but each to his own.[/QUOTE]Frannie,

Thanks for the feed back

So from what you say Sousa is laid out better for short walking events.

Where as PP I would have to take more taxis yes?

Ok but which is more laid back?

I would rather go to the action from my quiet apartment then be surrounded by it all the time.

And apartment wise Sousa or PP for the nicer place . I don't want to break the bank but I'm willing to pay for my comfort.

Nowrath

[QUOTE=Nowrath]Frannie,

Thanks for the feed back

So from what you say Sousa is laid out better for short walking events.

Where as PP I would have to take more taxis yes?

Ok but which is more laid back?

I would rather go to the action from my quiet apartment then be surrounded by it all the time.

And apartment wise Sousa or PP for the nicer place . I don't want to break the bank but I'm willing to pay for my comfort.

Nowrath[/QUOTE]

PP is more an industrial working port city, also the provincial capital. Sosua is more a resort town. Jersey City vs Atlantic City. London vs Brighton.

The apartments I recommend are in a quiet, peaceful cul-de-sac and there are other apartments in Sosua in quiet locations.

Yes, you can use taxis in PP, but you have to know where you are going. In Sosua, for example, to find a restaurant that looks nice, (or anything else you need) you can just stroll around. Not so in Puerto Plata where restaurants are in different places, and the traffic is horrible. Also PP is probably not good to walk around at night. Sosua is well policed for protection of tourists.

Contrary to what some people like to think, Sosua is not really crawling with hookers in the daytime though you can find someone if you look hard enough, and the night time action is confined to 2-3 blocks.

[QUOTE=Frannie]PP is more an industrial working port city, also the provincial capital. Sosua is more a resort town. Jersey City vs Atlantic City. London vs Brighton.

The apartments I recommend are in a quiet, peaceful cul-de-sac and there are other apartments in Sosua in quiet locations.

Yes, you can use taxis in PP, but you have to know where you are going. In Sosua, for example, to find a restaurant that looks nice, (or anything else you need) you can just stroll around. Not so in Puerto Plata where restaurants are in different places, and the traffic is horrible. Also PP is probably not good to walk around at night. Sosua is well policed for protection of tourists.

Contrary to what some people like to think, Sosua is not really crawling with hookers in the daytime though you can find someone if you look hard enough, and the night time action is confined to 2-3 blocks.[/QUOTE]Frannie,

Thanks for the info .will come in handy. Especially the apartments.

Will add to my selection when it is time to shop.

Appreciate it.

Nowrath

As most here know the price of the cheapest phones can run $22 and up where as the businesses make their money off the phone rate planes.

Does anybody have experience taking an un-used phone home and getting it to work in the US infrastructure? That is, what will the costs be for maybe unlocking the phone, do you have to buy a SIMM chip. etc.

Thanks!

[QUOTE=Ehunter]As most here know the price of the cheapest phones can run $22 and up where as the businesses make their money off the phone rate planes.

Does anybody have experience taking an un-used phone home and getting it to work in the US infrastructure? That is, what will the costs be for maybe unlocking the phone, do you have to buy a SIMM chip. etc.

Thanks![/QUOTE]

E-hunter, I can answer that. I would have told you in person if you'd asked. It costs the cost to get the phone unlocked, which is typically on the order of $15 or so, but this varies by the type of phone, and whether you can do the programming yourself or need to have the shop do it.

Assuming the phone supports the U.S. GSM bands of 850/1900, you can then get a Pre-paid SIM card for either T-Mobile, or ATT/Cingular. The official price of a starter kit is $20-30, depending on promo prices, and the amount of time built in. But you can actually pick up T-mobile starter kits on ebay for as little as $6 with $30 of time built in. The problem with these is you can't change your number, and it will have a 714 area code, because that's where the guy who sells them is. I use this method for my home hobbying phone. I just get a new card with a new number every 6-8 weeks when the time expires. Costs me $6 each time, for $30 or 150 minutes, which is more than sufficient time for my hobby phone.

BTW, are you staying in New Garden or moving to Casa Cayena?

Hi,

I am wondering how far is it, and what would be the best way to get there, price included.

Can someone help me out if you can get this before you arrive at the airport in Puerto Plata?

Or, is the only way to get it is to pay the $20 for it at the PP airport?

I can't find any info on it and rather just get it out of way prior to heading out if possible. I'm heading there in a month and half.

Thanks for the help.

Koz

[QUOTE=Kozban]Can someone help me out if you can get this before you arrive at the airport in Puerto Plata?

Or, is the only way to get it is to pay the $20 for it at the PP airport?

I can't find any info on it and rather just get it out of way prior to heading out if possible. I'm heading there in a month and half.

Thanks for the help.

Koz[/QUOTE]I think the only way to get it is to buy it at the airport when you arrive. It cost $10 US, thats what I paid when I was there last month.

[QUOTE=Kozban]Can someone help me out if you can get this before you arrive at the airport in Puerto Plata?

Or, is the only way to get it is to pay the $20 for it at the PP airport?

I can't find any info on it and rather just get it out of way prior to heading out if possible. I'm heading there in a month and half.

Thanks for the help.

Koz[/QUOTE]

It's basically a $10 entry tax. You pay the $10 for a card before you clear DR immigration, and they take the card away from you 30 feet away, less than a minute later. It's simply a tax, that you cannot avoid - but the way that it is structured is literally comical: Wait on a line, pay $10 to be handed a card, and walk 30 feet to the next station, where they collect the card from you - it seems to be a bureaucratic make-work program.

[QUOTE=Kozban]Can someone help me out if you can get this before you arrive at the airport in Puerto Plata?

Or, is the only way to get it is to pay the $20 for it at the PP airport?

I can't find any info on it and rather just get it out of way prior to heading out if possible. I'm heading there in a month and half.

Thanks for the help.

Koz[/QUOTE]

you can get the tourist card prior to arriving in the DR. from the dominican embassy in the US.
the webpage of the dominican embassy in the US is [url]www.domrep.org[/url]
they have a contact buttom and you can send them an email easily concerning your regard.
The webpage also says that the tourist card costs 11 bucks. click on consular section and then click on tariffs and you will find it in the middle of the page.

[QUOTE=Kozban]Can someone help me out if you can get this before you arrive at the airport in Puerto Plata?

Or, is the only way to get it is to pay the $20 for it at the PP airport?

I can't find any info on it and rather just get it out of way prior to heading out if possible. I'm heading there in a month and half.

Thanks for the help.

Koz[/QUOTE]

I don't know from where you travel, but at Newark Liberty, you can buy the tourist card when you check in for $11. Saves time when you arrive in DR

[QUOTE=Patrk39]I don't know from where you travel, but at Newark Liberty, you can buy the tourist card when you check in for $11. Saves time when you arrive in DR[/QUOTE]

Patrk,

Where do you get this? At the ticket counter for Continental???

There is a site called Ezforex.com that allows people to buy foreign currency in advance of travel to many countries. Example, today you could buy 27,500 DOP for $ 1000.52 U.S. with an $ 11.00 delivery fee. Total cost $ 1011.52 delivered to your door. I was curious to know if anyone has used this service.

Might be a great time saver for those of us who do not want to continuously run around with ATM cards and search out cambios. One stop shopping might be a convienience for some. Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated.

I'll be coming thru Miami airport, so will have time to get it there if they do that. I did email Embassy and it came back as bad email, I'll probably try it again.

If not, I'll just get in the line and pay and give it to the guy then right afterwards at POP. Seems easy enough but I just didn't want to be waiting around like hour or something to take care of something that is so simple.

Thanks for the help.

[QUOTE=Kozban]Can someone help me out if you can get this before you arrive at the airport in Puerto Plata?

Or, is the only way to get it is to pay the $20 for it at the PP airport?

I can't find any info on it and rather just get it out of way prior to heading out if possible. I'm heading there in a month and half.

Thanks for the help.

Koz[/QUOTE]
Unless the raised the price recently, the tourist card costs $10, and it just takes a few minutes to get it, if there's someone in front of you, otherwise it won't take even a minute.
Why do you worry about that? It's not really a big deal.
When I was planning my trip there I was concerned about everything, once I got there, I found out that everything was easy.

[QUOTE=QuinnyJeff]There is a site called Ezforex.com that allows people to buy foreign currency in advance of travel to many countries. Example, today you could buy 27,500 DOP for $ 1000.52 U.S. with an $ 11.00 delivery fee. Total cost $ 1011.52 delivered to your door. I was curious to know if anyone has used this service.

Might be a great time saver for those of us who do not want to continuously run around with ATM cards and search out cambios. One stop shopping might be a convienience for some. Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated.[/QUOTE]

Sure, if you want to pay 25% over the odds. Look, you can carry a few $100 bills with you to change when you get there, and carry an ATM card for backup. There is an ATM on the outside concourse at both SDQ and POP where you get the taxis, and if they aren't working, there are money changers hanging around. It is no problem at all. Cambios are everywhere.

Just don't pay absurdly extortionate prices for currency before you come, there is no point. If you are planning to return you might take a few hundred pesos home with you for next time, but really there is no need. I have been to DR well in excess of 30 times.

[QUOTE=Smith Yves]It's almost impossible for those girls to get a visa. There a two option:
1. It's easier to have a student visa. but you have to provide a bank statement showing that u have the money to pay for school. Around $20,000 will be enough.
Bringing a girl here is not a good idea. because she will be depending on you.[/QUOTE]
I think for a student visa these days they have to show that they have already been accepted by the school. And I think this is confirmed with the school. As Ben Hur said, 9.9 out of 10 pros in Latin America/Caribbean have not even finished secondary education, so there is no way for them to perpetrate that they will attend a university.
But like you said, why would you want to import dead weight that will be a burden on you? Better to get a real gf who has been to school and has a good job and speaks English.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Patrk,

Where do you get this? At the ticket counter for Continental???[/QUOTE]On all european airlines (Iberia,Martinair,KLM,BA,Lufthansa and a few others) they hand out the turist visa card in the plane 1-2 hours before landing in the DR. You can fill it out (questions are both in spanish and English) right there while still being in the air.

Upon arrival you show that card...pay your 10 bucks (when last year it still was 10 USD) get a stamp in your pasport and listo!

Last year while coming from NY JFK (on a stopover becoz Iberia had f*cked up my connection in Madrid) with AA they also hand out turist cards while still being in the air! So IMHO there is no need to buy that card on forehand. In case they run out of cards there are many cards availeble when you get into the customs arrival hall in SD airport. (don't know for POP)

I mean i have been in the DR 3 times now, and thats how i have been doing it. so far no probs getting in.

Johan

[QUOTE=QuinnyJeff]There is a site called Ezforex.com that allows people to buy foreign currency in advance of travel to many countries. Example, today you could buy 27,500 DOP for $ 1000.52 U.S. with an $ 11.00 delivery fee. Total cost $ 1011.52 delivered to your door. I was curious to know if anyone has used this service.

Might be a great time saver for those of us who do not want to continuously run around with ATM cards and search out cambios. One stop shopping might be a convienience for some. Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated.[/QUOTE]

In this example if you instead simply took the US cash with you and exchanged it as needed you would have an extra 6385 DOP - which if you are a decent shopper translates into two full nights of wild sex with a top shelf chica plus a fifth of Brughal Anejo. As a extra bonus you don't risk getting stuck with more pesos than you need or taking another hit exchanging them back.

I prefer to take at least 1000 in cash with me overseas just in case there are problems with communications/credit cards. It has happened to me more than once that ATMs/credit cards were down for hours to days. Just keep it in a hidden location - not your wallet- and put it in the safe when you get to your room - along with credit cards, passport, etc.

Cambios and ATMs are everywhere in tourist areas and quite common elsewhere.

[QUOTE=QuinnyJeff]There is a site called Ezforex.com that allows people to buy foreign currency in advance of travel to many countries. Example, today you could buy 27,500 DOP for $ 1000.52 U.S. with an $ 11.00 delivery fee. Total cost $ 1011.52 delivered to your door. I was curious to know if anyone has used this service.

Might be a great time saver for those of us who do not want to continuously run around with ATM cards and search out cambios. One stop shopping might be a convienience for some. Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated.[/QUOTE]

FYI, the going rate in the banks in Sosua for changing USD was 33.2 per dollar last week, and the guys in the street gave 33.5. Changing big amounts of money at a rate of 27 is just crazy. Oh, and "searching for cambios" is a non-issue - you, like every other gringo, will be swatting them off like mosquitos.

[QUOTE=Kozban]I'll be coming thru Miami airport, so will have time to get it there if they do that. I did email Embassy and it came back as bad email, I'll probably try it again.

If not, I'll just get in the line and pay and give it to the guy then right afterwards at POP. Seems easy enough but I just didn't want to be waiting around like hour or something to take care of something that is so simple.

Thanks for the help.[/QUOTE]

It's more like 0-5 minutes wait to get the Tourist Card - 5 minutes only if you are in the back of a full plane and one of the last to get off. Relax, get it when you arrive - and don't pay extra for it - It's $10 in country.

Thank you to the fellow sportsmen who gave input regarding the home bought money exchange program. It is good to know that the Greenback is still respected in the D.R. My usual destinations are Saint Martin and Montreal, however with the Looney flying at the same altitude as the Eagle, North of the border is not such a bargain anymore. The Euro of course is now so high as to be rediculous. For those of us using the currency of the realm, We can only hope that things change soon.

Meanwhile, happy hunting.

The DR Peso is one of the few currencies around that is actually falling against the dollar. You won't find too many other FX exchange rate graphs that look like this one against the dollar nowadays - Costa Rica and Argentina are just about the only other ones in mongering destinations:

[url]http://finance.yahoo.com/currency/convert?amt=1&from=USD&to=DOP&submit=Convert[/url]

Not worried, just checking off another thing so know how it works. Not a problem at all.

Lots of good feedback and glad to know it's not a pain in the butt. Thanks all very much.

Cheers!

What are the rules concerning pharmacies? is it like Mexico?

What about illegal drugs? like pot culture prevalent like Jamaica?

[QUOTE=Molosus]What are the rules concerning pharmacies? is it like Mexico?

What about illegal drugs? like pot culture prevalent like Jamaica?[/QUOTE]


Please reference my earlier post regarding this issue. Trust me when I tell you. It is NOTHING LIKE JAMAICA.

Hi guys,

I am planning my first erotic vacation. With tons of erotic vacation packages on the net, I find myself having trouble to decide what's the best option for me.

Charliesangels, vikings, exoticretreat.net seem to be way over-priced. There seem to be other comparatively lower priced options, but the girls don't seem to be too attractive...

Has anyone heard of Bendricks.com? The price seems to be lower and the customers can choose the girls before reaching the destination. However, I am not sure if this operation is entirely legal. Providing escort service in a foreign country which allows prostitution is one thing, but transporting people to such destination is another... On top of that, it seems to have an operationin Thailand, which prostitution is illegal. I would definitely not want to get myself in trouble in a foreign country.

I am mostly attracted to estern European/Russian girls. Is there a nearby destination without traveling to Europe?

thx

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Patrk,

Where do you get this? At the ticket counter for Continental???[/QUOTE]

Sorry for the delay. Yes, you get it at the counter. At EWR, it's Continental

[QUOTE=Iseeker]Hi guys,

I am planning my first erotic vacation. With tons of erotic vacation packages on the net, I find myself having trouble to decide what's the best option for me.

Charliesangels, vikings, exoticretreat.net seem to be way over-priced. There seem to be other comparatively lower priced options, but the girls don't seem to be too attractive...

Has anyone heard of Bendricks.com? The price seems to be lower and the customers can choose the girls before reaching the destination. However, I am not sure if this operation is entirely legal. Providing escort service in a foreign country which allows prostitution is one thing, but transporting people to such destination is another... On top of that, it seems to have an operationin Thailand, which prostitution is illegal. I would definitely not want to get myself in trouble in a foreign country.

I am mostly attracted to estern European/Russian girls. Is there a nearby destination without traveling to Europe?

thx[/QUOTE]


The only places you can find Eastern European girls in the DR are the overpriced places you mentioned.
(But why look for Russians in the DR? Like looking for pizza in a Chinese restaurant).
As they say, when in Rome, - sample the ROMAN women.
Seriously, unless you have something against brown-skinned honeys, try the Dominican girls!
If this is your first visit, seriously consider Blackbeards. Its way cheaper than the others and a great first-time choice.
Look at the Puerto Plata thread for a report and comparison by "Ehunter" of BB and one of the high-priced places.

Good Luck.

Yanqui69,

Thank you for your prompt reply. You are absolutely right. Why not sample the local girls. However, I am not sure if Blackbeard is right for me, from what I heard, it's not one of those all inclusive resorts, and since it's going to be my first time to DR, I really hope everything is handed to me without hassel such as negotiating prices, which I am not good at even in English.. lol

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]The only places you can find Eastern European girls in the DR are the overpriced places you mentioned.

(But why look for Russians in the DR? Like looking for pizza in a Chinese restaurant).
As they say, when in Rome, - sample the ROMAN women.

Seriously, unless you have something against brown-skinned honeys, try the Dominican girls!

If this is your first visit, seriously consider Blackbeards. Its way cheaper than the others and a great first-time choice.

Look at the Puerto Plata thread for a report and comparison by "Ehunter" of BB and one of the high-priced places.

Good Luck.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Iseeker]Yanqui69,

Thank you for your prompt reply. You are absolutely right. Why not sample the local girls. However, I am not sure if Blackbeard is right for me, from what I heard, it's not one of those all inclusive resorts, and since it's going to be my first time to DR, I really hope everything is handed to me without hassel such as negotiating prices, which I am not good at even in English.. lol[/QUOTE]

Amigo,

I think one of the few things on the site that you will find a complete consensus is that BB is the best place for a first-timer, precisely because evrythign IS so controlled.
In fact, the most common criticism is that it is for those that need to be
"spoon-fed" and like shooting fish in a barrel. Too easy.

The prices are more or less fixed and there is a good variety of girls that have been screened to eliminate problems like theft, scams, and disease. Admittedly white girls are few, but this is the DR, where they are a minority.
I think for the price it is just what you would be looking for, for a fraction of the price of a so-called all-incusive. Yes, you pay separately for your bar, meals, girls, - but that allows you a bit of freedom that the all-inclusive doesn't provide. Should you choose to sample the food - or a girl elsewhere, you are free to do so. Or, you don't even have to leave the hotel for your entire stay, unless you choose to, its all on-site.

For the first time, its your best choice.
Good luck.

(Anyone else out there care to confirm or refute my advice?)

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Amigo,

I think one of the few things on the site that you will find a complete consensus is that BB is the best place for a first-timer, precisely because evrythign IS so controlled.

In fact, the most common criticism is that it is for those that need to be
"spoon-fed" and like shooting fish in a barrel. Too easy.

The prices are more or less fixed and there is a good variety of girls that have been screened to eliminate problems like theft, scams, and disease. Admittedly white girls are few, but this is the DR, where they are a minority.

I think for the price it is just what you would be looking for, for a fraction of the price of a so-called all-incusive. Yes, you pay separately for your bar, meals, girls, - but that allows you a bit of freedom that the all-inclusive doesn't provide. Should you choose to sample the food - or a girl elsewhere, you are free to do so. Or, you don't even have to leave the hotel for your entire stay, unless you choose to, its all on-site.

For the first time, its your best choice.

Good luck.

(Anyone else out there care to confirm or refute my advice?)[/QUOTE]I will confirm you a 100%. This is very true. BB was my first time ever in the DR and I sure am glad I went that route. I calculated that it was way cheaper than all-inclusive and a hell of alot more relaxed and very enjoyable. BB is safe and makes for a relaxed atmosphere. The girls are great and I never had one girl try to rip me off. Like stated above the freedom of leaving BB and sampling food and girls outside is also a plus. Great choice!

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]The only places you can find Eastern European girls in the DR are the overpriced places you mentioned.

(But why look for Russians in the DR? Like looking for pizza in a Chinese restaurant).
As they say, when in Rome, - sample the ROMAN women.

Seriously, unless you have something against brown-skinned honeys, try the Dominican girls!

If this is your first visit, seriously consider Blackbeards. Its way cheaper than the others and a great first-time choice.

Look at the Puerto Plata thread for a report and comparison by "Ehunter" of BB and one of the high-priced places.

Good Luck.[/QUOTE]I feel here to jump in to defend these "over-priced" places a little I have been a regular visitor to Vikings, and am back for my 10th trip in 3 weeks. Over the time I have been to Vikings I have met some stunning girls and had a fantastic time. OK it is expensive, and not in everyones ballpark, however, I feel it unfair to put people off them. If it is in your price range you would have a great time, the girls are some of the most stunning around (I personally amnot really attracted to the DR girls and really have a thing for East Europeans) and on the whole they treat you like a king.

I have had a couple of not so great girls there, but most have been fantastic, the villa is great, the staff go out of their way to make your time there fantastic, and the management very very good.

If I get time when back from next trip I will write a report on it.

Cheers

Paul

Does anybody know if any of the casinos in Puerto Plata area hold No Limit holdem Tourneys during the day or night

Hi,

I have been looking at flights to Puerto Plata from Europe and they are very expensive, its nearly 700 dollars cheaper to fly to Santo Domingo. Can anyone advise a few methods of transport from SD to PP and associated costs please?

Would you recommend I stay in SD for a few days as well?

Many thanks in advance,

A

[QUOTE=Andy1974]Hi,

I have been looking at flights to Puerto Plata from Europe and they are very expensive, its nearly 700 dollars cheaper to fly to Santo Domingo. Can anyone advise a few methods of transport from SD to PP and associated costs please?

Would you recommend I stay in SD for a few days as well?

Many thanks in advance,

A[/QUOTE]

Andy,

The cheapest way I would suggest, although I have never done it, is to take a taxi to the bus station and take Caribe Tours bus to PP. You can then catch a taxi to wherever you are going from there. Their website is [url]http://www.caribetours.com.do[/url] and you can use babelfish to translate. I understand their busses are nice and they run on schedule.

You can also check out this site, [url]http://www.takeoffweb.com[/url]. I did not see a direct flight from SDQ to POP, but you may be able to contact them and see what can be done.

If you have never driven before in the DR, I would not suggest it. The first time down will give you a lay of the land on how they drive (like idiots) and an introduction to "motoconcho's" (even bigger idiots).

I know I have seen some shuttle type services available, and if anyone knows more about this or clarify/correct what I have written, please jump in.

[QUOTE=Andy1974]Hi,

I have been looking at flights to Puerto Plata from Europe and they are very expensive, its nearly 700 dollars cheaper to fly to Santo Domingo. Can anyone advise a few methods of transport from SD to PP and associated costs please?

Would you recommend I stay in SD for a few days as well?

Many thanks in advance,

A[/QUOTE]

Andy,
I second Ponderosa.
The Caribe Bus is the best way.
Depending on the hour you arrive, take a cab and ask for Caribe Bus.
From SD to PP is about 3-4 hours, but only a few dollars.

Good luck, - if you have further questions, feel free to ask.

My second trip to Sosua and not off to a good start!

Landed at PUJ on the 6th Feb. spent first night in wooded shack on the beach.
Fantastic location but quality was a bit questionable.(See Photo) Well it is only one night and I am not over fussy if I am traveling on my own! I could access shack from beach so I thought no question about being GF. First mistake! Landlady sees me take girl back and said this is a family hotel and would not allow girl in room. Had to tell girl to disappear, so she was not happy!

In morning I got a moto to Bavaro bus station, where I got the Bavaro Express bus to SD at 10am.

BTW buses leave at 7am 10am 2pm and I think 4pm

(Just a note for anyone else is doing this trip. On my second time I did this route (Long story) I wanted to leave at 11:30am from Bavaro, but next bus was at 2pm. So I got local bus to Higuey (90 Peso and about 1 hour). I did not know what stop to get off at in Higuey, but at one stop I saw a bus with SD on the front. So I got off crossed the road and got on it. 15 mins and 180 peso later and I was on my way to SD. I arrived about 2.5 hours later).

Anyway back to my original trip, and as it has been stated on this forum before “it is fucking cold on this bus.” It takes about 4.5 hours to SD, where I got taxi to Carribe Tours (120Peso) and get the next bus to Sosua, where I arrived early evening. Last stop is in Charimingo, So you have to get a 200 Pesos taxi into Sosua. Bus takes about 4 hours 280 Pesos!

There is also another service to SD from Metro bus. These are brand new Volvo buses, very high standard and they leave and drop off from the centre of Sosua. End of Dr Rosen outside the Pharmacia next to the petrol station. This is by far the best service, in terms of quality and comfort, and as they drop you off in centre there is not need to get taxi! Metro bus 300 pesos to SD! again about 4 hours. (see photo)

I booked flight to PC because no flights to POP were available. I thought it would be good to travel by bus and see the country! I enjoyed the trip, but to be fair, it was not worth the loss of two nights in Sosua. I would not do it again!

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Hi, is there a bus that goes from punta cana to sdq?

If YES, how much does it cost?

And do you have an idea of how many hours?

Now that being said i have used [url]www.takeoffweb.com[/url] to fly, but is there another airline i can fly on also. Or is this the only local airline?

I see you answered part of my question. So thanks for that. And i see you got the moto to a place called bavaro.How long, and how much was that from the puj airport. I know in the end i will say f-it and just fly direct to sdq, but because it only cost me under 100 rt to fly to dr, i am trying to see does it make sense to pay regular prices and get there faster, or spend less and it take forever.

From PUJ airport I got a taxi to Bavaro area where my hotel was. The first time it cost $30. The second time i did it after missing my flight back home, I went to a driver and said "I will give you $20 to take me to Bavaro" he agreed.

Moto to bus station was 50 Peso. bus time to SD is about 4-5 hours, road is not good. cost is 300 peso!

Take off air is quicker, depending if you can catch the one flight a day!

Well it was only one flight to pop!

Hi,

I have done a few searches and browsed about 10 pages but could not get all the answers. Here is what I understand, please correct me if wrong:

Taxi from Santiago airport to Sosua (say Hotel Europa): $60 (9:30pm at night); does anyone know any cheaper taxi drivers (how much? )

Taxi from Santiago airport to Sosua metro/caribe bus terminal: RD500 bus from Santiago to Sosua: RD100-150

Motobike from Sosua caribe bus stop to Sosua hotels: RD50 (? )

Motobike from Sosua hotels to Casino late at night (at 2am): RD50?

Motobike from Sosua hotels to airport: RD200?

I know the following depends on quality, etc, etc but as an approx:

LT with chica: RD1500? (incl o'night)

ST with chica: RD1000?

[QUOTE=Andy1974]Hi,

I have been looking at flights to Puerto Plata from Europe and they are very expensive, its nearly 700 dollars cheaper to fly to Santo Domingo. Can anyone advise a few methods of transport from SD to PP and associated costs please?

Would you recommend I stay in SD for a few days as well?

Many thanks in advance,

A[/QUOTE]Andy,

i don't know from which country you want to fly into the DR at POP airport.....but last year I bought a SINGLE ticket with JETAIRFLY FROM BELGIUM FOR ABOUT 300 euros.

[url]http://www.jetairfly.com/[/url]

There site is in 5 (! ) languages. Dutch, French, German, English and Spanish. Mostly they fly from BRUSSELS International airport (Zaventem) wich was always for me easier and faster to get to then Schiphol in the Netherlands (I am Dutch). The pain in the ass with Jetairfly is that you can only take 20 kilos in your suitcase. And you can't cancel or change anything UNLESS you PAY money! The planes it selves are good and reliable but pretty basic. So if you are OVER 1. 80 meter or are used to much luxuries you will NOT get lucky LOL.

You can always take a BUS from POP to SD.....it's usualy NOT more then 10 euros for a single trip....4-6 hours depending on the traffic and wheater conditions. Take good care of the receipt the busdriver gives you for your luggage.....!! Also a good thing to keep in mind is to travel low profile and watch your back as in DR bus terminals usualy a lot of pick pockets walk about lurking on "fresh"stupid gringos to prey on;-)

AFAIK this is pretty cheap....just keep in mind if you are flying from Europe the prices always will be more as for our American fellow mongers...as they are way closer to the action then we are;-) I heard of some US buddy he paid 500 USD (!!) for as ROUND trip to SD last year from NY with AA..!!!
Besides from NY they only spend about 2.5 hours in the plane.....

All in all IMHO the women look better and hotter in SD area....but prices are way more then up north at the POP coastal region;-)

suerte

Johan

Any idea how much it will cost from Sosua Central to Puerto Plata airport by taxi?

By moto?

Thanks

A taxi from Sosua center to the airport is $20 US, pretty much a fixed price. Bt motoconcho I was charged 300 pesos for round trip but not sure if that's a fair price or not. If you don't have more than 1 piece of luggage motoconcho works. Hope this helps.

FunInTheSun63

Here is a story for you guys that plan on getting a " Novia" here and send her monthly money, take her out of the casa or bar, come several times a year to see her, ect.

Last night I went out with a chica, haven't seen her in a while and we went out, she called me, picked me up in her car, paid for dinner and the cabana (Motel yes we had sex), ect. I'm not a Casanova or anything thing like that but she thinks I'm kool and she wanted to hookup for a minute.

Now here is the skinny, all of this was paid for with the money she gets from her Gringo Sugar Daddy, he sends her US$2, 000 a month *What*.

He sent her money to buy a car, ect. They met in a casa and now she does not work there no more (who would).

Does she love him, no, all night she went on and on, how he sends her what she needs and she only sees him maybe 3 times a year. Her words, " that old man is a trip, has me in english clase and all so we can speak better on the phone. He bought me a pc, and I got internet, but I told him the pc web cam don't work, so I don't even have to do web sex with him, jajajaja"

She has a dominican boyfriend that she now takes care of, thank you gringo, and goes out as she pleases.

Guys don't do that, you will become a joke if you do.

If you meet a regular Dominican women, and like her, and want to do that, maybe that is ok, she is not a ***** and maybe she realy likes you and all. But a casa chica, man o man don't do it.

Domwolf

Jedi Master of the Mongering Arts

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[QUOTE=Dom Wolf]Here is a story for you guys that plan on getting a " Novia" here and send her monthly money, take her out of the casa or bar, come several times a year to see her, ect.

Last night I went out with a chica, haven't seen her in a while and we went out, she called me, picked me up in her car, paid for dinner and the cabana (Motel yes we had sex), ect. I'm not a Casanova or anything thing like that but she thinks I'm kool and she wanted to hookup for a minute.

Now here is the skinny, all of this was paid for with the money she gets from her Gringo Sugar Daddy, he sends her US$2, 000 a month *What*.

He sent her money to buy a car, ect. They met in a casa and now she does not work there no more (who would).

Does she love him, no, all night she went on and on, how he sends her what she needs and she only sees him maybe 3 times a year. Her words, " that old man is a trip, has me in english clase and all so we can speak better on the phone. He bought me a pc, and I got internet, but I told him the pc web cam don't work, so I don't even have to do web sex with him, jajajaja"

She has a dominican boyfriend that she now takes care of, thank you gringo, and goes out as she pleases.

Guys don't do that, you will become a joke if you do.

If you meet a regular Dominican women, and like her, and want to do that, maybe that is ok, she is not a ***** and maybe she realy likes you and all. But a casa chica, man o man don't do it.

Domwolf

Jedi Master of the Mongering Arts

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[QUOTE=Blackknight]So many dudes fall for this scam. You can have fun with a p***, share some good times with a p***, even have a friendship with a p***, but never, ever fall in love with a p***. The DR is full of some many beautify non-pros. I have no idea why anyone would fall in love with a chica from a casa de citas. Last weekend a got a huge kick out of one of the La Passions' chicas that a did an hour session with (turned into 4 hours w/ no extra charge). Once she realized that I was hip to the game and a good speaker of spanish she opened up to me a told me some of her past scams on various gringos. We both got a kick out the blatant stupidity that some of these guys display.[/QUOTE]Care to share some of the more interesting scams - just so that we are aware?

[QUOTE=Dom Wolf]Here is a story for you guys that plan on getting a " Novia" here and send her monthly money, take her out of the casa or bar, come several times a year to see her, ect.

Last night I went out with a chica, haven't seen her in a while and we went out, she called me, picked me up in her car, paid for dinner and the cabana (Motel yes we had sex), ect. I'm not a Casanova or anything thing like that but she thinks I'm kool and she wanted to hookup for a minute.

Now here is the skinny, all of this was paid for with the money she gets from her Gringo Sugar Daddy, he sends her US$2, 000 a month *What*.

He sent her money to buy a car, ect. They met in a casa and now she does not work there no more (who would).

Does she love him, no, all night she went on and on, how he sends her what she needs and she only sees him maybe 3 times a year. Her words, " that old man is a trip, has me in english clase and all so we can speak better on the phone. He bought me a pc, and I got internet, but I told him the pc web cam don't work, so I don't even have to do web sex with him, jajajaja"

She has a dominican boyfriend that she now takes care of, thank you gringo, and goes out as she pleases.

Guys don't do that, you will become a joke if you do.

If you meet a regular Dominican women, and like her, and want to do that, maybe that is ok, she is not a ***** and maybe she realy likes you and all. But a casa chica, man o man don't do it.

Domwolf

Jedi Master of the Mongering Arts

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The law of compensation will take care of that. Maybe the gringo is paying for something he did wrong in the past, and she will pay for taking advantage of him. About the Dominican boyfriend, he seems like a "great catch", a "mantenido". By the way, sooner or later the gringo will wake up and the money will stop, then what she will do? What about him?
As for you, wouldn't it be better to stay away from those kind of people? (With this I assume that you are not like her).

[QUOTE=Rebel Monger]The law of compensation will take care of that. Maybe the gringo is paying for something he did wrong in the past, and she will pay for taking advantage of him. About the Dominican boyfriend, he seems like a "great catch", a "mantenido". By the way, sooner or later the gringo will wake up and the money will stop, then what she will do? What about him?

As for you, wouldn't it be better to stay away from those kind of people? (With this I assume that you are not like her).[/QUOTE]Dude I am the Dominican Wolf, Jedi Master, Player Of Players, I run with the big bulls, Many know about me but few know me. JAJAJAJAJAJA

But one thing is for certain, what I post is to make you laugh, inform your ass keep it real.

I have many "Chica Friends" and being a local gives me an upper hand and I see how stuff is really done. But I post it, cause it make me feel like I am giving back when I keep it real and show you guys what your FANTASY VACATION really is.

Inside she is really a sweet girl, but she plays by the rules of the game, her dominican novio, don't know the dude, but he probable just follow the rules of the game. Now as for the Gringo sending money, he is not playing by the rules that is why he will get burnt.

WOLF OUT

I actually have a question. Which is the best city to find morenas in the DR?

[QUOTE=Blackknight]So many dudes fall for this scam. You can have fun with a p***, share some good times with a p***, even have a friendship with a p***, but never, ever fall in love with a p***. The DR is full of some many beautify non-pros. I have no idea why anyone would fall in love with a chica from a casa de citas. Last weekend a got a huge kick out of one of the La Passions' chicas that a did an hour session with (turned into 4 hours w/ no extra charge). Once she realized that I was hip to the game and a good speaker of spanish she opened up to me a told me some of her past scams on various gringos. We both got a kick out the blatant stupidity that some of these guys display.[/QUOTE]Hope that was not the old gain trust by telling you how much smarter than you are than the rest. Scam. LOL

I do agree. Never fall in love with them. Sorta like falling in love with a US stripper. Only once in a blue moon does it work.

[QUOTE=Kute Guy]Care to share some of the more interesting scams - just so that we are aware?[/QUOTE]Just the standard Western Union requests for medicine for a sick mama/hijo. The most egregious incident was here passing off her loser Dominicano ex-novio as her beloved primo to her idiot gringo "novio" to explain why some dude was living in the apartment that said gringo was paying for. Off course every penny the idiot gringo sent her went to the "primo". The fake cousin/ex-novio was a deported former NY'er who spoke English. She would have him translate her conversations with the idiot gringo when he called and she and the fake cousin/ex-novio were in bed together.

I told her she was "La reina de las mentirosas". She laughed loud, smiled, kissed me and then proceeded to start sucking me off for round #2. She was about as scandalous as chicas come, but I had a great time w/ her.

[QUOTE=Double]I actually have a question. Which is the best city to find morenas in the DR?[/QUOTE]Morenas are everywhere, but I have heard that Santiago particularly has a large portion of lighter skinned chicas.

I saw a report on "Villas Brigitte" being GF, but read from her website that no unregestired guest are allowed.

Can Anyone that has stayed there help me out with some current information or anyother GF condo's or nice apartments

Don't want to stay in hotels and Blackbeards seems a little to much like a big Frat party.

I like my privacy but want to bring a guest home when the mood hits.

Nowrath

Check out this villa, I have stayed there a few times, its never let me down, very private, no car needed, private pool !! and wifi [url]www.1villacalifornia.com[/url] ask if there is a off peak rate, I paid $25 less per night than it is advertised.

Good Luck and take pics, EG

[QUOTE=Eltoro Gringo]Check out this villa, I have stayed there a few times, its never let me down, very private, no car needed, private pool !! and wifi [url]www.1villacalifornia.com[/url] ask if there is a off peak rate, I paid $25 less per night than it is advertised.

Good Luck and take pics, EG[/QUOTE]EG,

Looks very nice perhaps at $1000.00 a week, that's doable. I'll be travleing with a friend and we were looking for 2 separate condo's although this villa may work.
Tell me the location close to markets , night clubs and such?

Thanks for the great hint.

Nowrath

The Villa is located about 1/4 - 1/2 mile from the Playa Chiquita casino, very good safe area, last time they picked me up @ airport and we walked 10 min. to town or took a taxi, very private and a nice pool with wifi. great value, I think you should contact them they might consider a discount in off season ? EG

Hello fellow travelers,

I am planning my trip to the Dr end of 2008. I will stay for a week and it will be my first trip there. I mongered all over the world from Bangkok to Moscow and from Cape Town to Manchester. I studied this board as I always do and found it very helpfull but I am still undecide where to go in the DR.

I am looking for a luxurious place to stay, I just like being pampered. Close to or on the beach with some low key daytime activities like a pool, jacuzzi, massage and preferably close to a town or some shops/ cafe's/ restaurants. I like daytime sex so it has to be within easy reach of all the mongering possible.

I thought about an all inclusive like BB or the O2 retreat and they sound great but I just don't want to be too isolated. Can any of you fellows who've actually been down there recommend a place? Better to go to Sosua or Puerto Plata? Maybe combine O2 with a few days at an all inclusive somewhere>

Just so you know I did read the FForum but I just can't get a clear picture of what's best for me. I hope you can help me.

I was in SD last year and 3 times and met a chica at the casino. I sat down next to this gorgeous petite chica and started to play BJ next to her. Eye caught eye and I managed to score her for 4 days. She was a non pro that was a 9+. The whole 4 days she never asked for a cent. I took her out and bought her meals every day and went shopping one day where she may have spent $90 which I paid for. When she left the day I left she never asked for anything. I saw her again on my next trip and sure enough never asked for a penny. I would give her 1000 pesos to gamble with and any money she won I let her keep. She did win about 4000 pesos which I was happy for her.

All of a sudden out of the clear blue I get a phone call from her M friend telling me she is sick and is in the hospital and needs money for medicine. I tell him I will let him know. She E-mails me a story that if I can help it would be appreciated. I tell her no money at this time. I have problems with my family. I ask what is your medical problem. He writes back in English that she has laryngites. (sorry for the spelling) I have to laugh because who gets hopitalized for this throat disease. So I can relate to the story already posted. I am sure she can use some money but I am not sending money in the mail to DR like she asked me to. They all have an angle.

[QUOTE=Eltoro Gringo]The Villa is located about 1/4 - 1/2 mile from the Playa Chiquita casino, very good safe area, last time they picked me up @ airport and we walked 10 min. to town or took a taxi, very private and a nice pool with wifi. great value, I think you should contact them they might consider a discount in off season ? EG[/QUOTE]EG,

Once again thanks for the info . Chris already contacted me with $75.00 discount. a buddy may go with me and I don't know if I want to stay in this villa with the 2 of us . It would be spendy by myself but I enjoy my isolation and not having to worry about another guy or his woman in the villa.

I always am looking at Villa Brigitte beach Rentals.

Not as nice but look ok

Thanks,

Nowrath

[QUOTE=Eltoro Gringo]The Villa is located about 1/4 - 1/2 mile from the Playa Chiquita casino, very good safe area, last time they picked me up @ airport and we walked 10 min. to town or took a taxi, very private and a nice pool with wifi. great value, I think you should contact them they might consider a discount in off season ? EG[/QUOTE]I have spent time at this place except I paid $200/night divvied up between my friends. So you are getting quite a deal. Grab it.

I usually walk to town, and it is true, the casino is just over 5min away on foot. The chicas like this place too.

Does anyone know of this complex of villas "BAHIA DE ARENA"

They have some outstanding villas located there with good weekly prices.
It appears to be a gated community.

So if anyone knows if it's GF, a nice walk into town Sousa I believe is closest or ??

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Nowrath

Anyone know how I can get a drivers license asap?

[QUOTE=Jon32]Anyone know how I can get a drivers license asap?[/QUOTE]
DR will accept US driver's license, international driver's license, etc.
CJW

[quote=crazy jim wood]dr will accept us driver's license, international driver's license, etc.
cjw[/quote]


well i need it more to say i have a dr address with my picture on it (government issued photo id from dr). so i would need an actual dr license. any way to speed up the process? from what i've read it takes a while to get a cedula. was hoping someone on this forum knew someone that can help me out for some extra cash.

I just got back from Sosua today and was checking my online bank statement. It appears the ATM in Sosua was only giving me an exchange rate for approx 29.7. This is about 10% off the official rate. Do DR banks have some sort of service charge?

Thanks,

Tennessee

If a girl has a bad scedula (her address is scratched off).

What could this be ?

I meet a group of girls on the beach in Sosua . One of witch was working in a restaurant . They seemed like verry nice people . We spent the day together and one of the girls came to my room that night (at Europa). Her scedula was refused and she gave her school id.

When we went to my condo outside Pop the security didnt like her scedula but did not say why .

I would like to know what could be wrong and what could happen ?

Btw this girl never asked for any $$$ ...


John Jr

Where is it more economical to rent a car in Santo Domingo, at the airport or in Santo Domingo, where the locals go? I heard that usually things are more economical where the locals patronize.

Thanks

I am in Los Angeles. I just got 14 days vacation starting right now, today.

I want to go to DR, but I have never been there.

Any cheap flights? How cheap can I get one from Los Angeles?

I am latino, speak spanish fluently.

Need a visa?

I wish I could leave my email here.

[quote=jon32]well i need it more to say i have a dr address with my picture on it (government issued photo id from dr). so i would need an actual dr license. any way to speed up the process? from what i've read it takes a while to get a cedula. was hoping someone on this forum knew someone that can help me out for some extra cash.[/quote]

i'd try searching the posts and asking the question in the legal forum on dr1. there is a new law for expedited residency that would get you a cedula if you qualified. maybe you can just apply for a drivers license without being a legal resident. there are people on that board who could tell you.

[QUOTE=John Jr]If a girl has a bad scedula (her address is scratched off).

What could this be ?

I meet a group of girls on the beach in Sosua . One of witch was working in a restaurant . They seemed like verry nice people . We spent the day together and one of the girls came to my room that night (at Europa). Her scedula was refused and she gave her school id.

When we went to my condo outside Pop the security didnt like her scedula but did not say why .

I would like to know what could be wrong and what could happen ?

Btw this girl never asked for any $$$ ...


John Jr[/QUOTE]

If the Europa desk accepted her school ID as proof of age and valid ID I'd think that's a reasonable standard. It sounds like the cedula just looked damaged or tampered with and they rejected it on that basis. I don't know what you mean by what could be wrong or what could happen.

[QUOTE=Marc Anthony]If the Europa desk accepted her school ID as proof of age and valid ID I'd think that's a reasonable standard. It sounds like the cedula just looked damaged or tampered with and they rejected it on that basis. I don't know what you mean by what could be wrong or what could happen.[/QUOTE]


Some girls have fake ID'S . This one had no addresse on her's and no address on her school id. I dont know what could go wrong but i wouldnt want to be in a situation where the police would say sorry we cant help you we dont have her address .

what i meant was that the ordinary reason on this board for being concerned with id is to confirm that the chica is at least 18. that is most of the reason hotels like the europa check id. they also hold it in case of problems until the chica leaves as a sort of bond.

some chica's have fake id and what would be a reasonable standard for evaluating the legitimacy of an id? to me the desk at europa which handles a constant flow of those transactions, shares some liability for ****d chicas getting past, and has a lot of experience with the issue is a good standard. if it's ok with them it's ok with me because they know more about it than i do.

id can lack an address or have an old address and still be valid even in the developed world. addresses in the dr's barrios are not like the us or europe. lots of dominicans, maybe even a majority don't really have a mailing address. have a chica take you home to the barrio sometime. most houses are not on streets and don't have numbers. they have no mailboxes. even when there is a street it may not have a name. the postal system is very poor anyway. a school id establishes a better means of tracking her down. i find it hard to picture the police somehow being able to do something with an address that they couldn't do otherwise.

if for example you were somehow ripped off by a chica and you wanted the police to do something about it, your contacts and how much you were willing to pay them would have much more to do with the results than having an address on a cedula. generally it wouldn't be worth it and you'd just write it off anyway.

which brings me to another id issue i've wondered about. many chicas in the dr, especially those with some haitian ancestry but many who are full dominicanas, have no valid birth certificate so they can't get a cedula at any age. they actually have no legal age or identity. to further confuse things although some know their birthdates some don't even know exactly how old they are. they know plus or minus a couple years and could probably narrow it down to months but not much further.

when i first visited the dr, the son of the guy i was visiting cautioned me about ****d chicas. his own gf was a tall slender very dark skinned beauty who was from the west. she was very elegant looking, taller than he was, and i never questioned her age. he thought she was 19. one day her sister showed up to visit with a new baby. the sister was 16 and it turned out it was her older sister. neither of these chicas actually had a birth certificate at all and would never qualify for a real cedula. even though both were born in the dr they looked haitian and had no papers and that's that.

by now the gf is over 21 but she has no more legal proof of being 18 than she did then.

there was a big scandal a year or so ago about local bureaucrats selling birth certificates to people like this who needed them and there was a crackdown. i think good fake cedulas are quite expensive and buying the real thing in this way even more so.

I am planning my first Dr trip and looks like im staying in Sosua. I cant speak any spanish at all, you guys think I will have a tough time? I have traveled to the Philippines 4 times but never to Dr. thanks

[QUOTE=Fordtech]I am planning my first Dr trip and looks like im staying in Sosua. I cant speak any spanish at all, you guys think I will have a tough time? [/QUOTE]Fordtech:

"No worries." I too had no Spanish (except for the tourist phrases you can get off a web page). At the resorts, hotels, bars, restaurants, you'll do fine in English. Even at the beach if you're bargaining for a good price on a T-shirt or coffee mug to take home.

For meeting new firends, while Spanish may be a help, you'll still have all kinds of opportunities with just English and a smile.

It might be worth while going over basic Spanish like numbers and useful phrases. A Google search will find you a few internet sites. You don't really need a year of night-time Spanish classes before you go. I really enjoyed my stay. (You might also want to check out a few of the links on the reports of distinction thread. There will be a link there to a report of mine which is a general introduction to the town.)

E.

[url]http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1103.html[/url]

[QUOTE=Fordtech]I am planning my first Dr trip and looks like im staying in Sosua. I cant speak any spanish at all, you guys think I will have a tough time? I have traveled to the Philippines 4 times but never to Dr. thanks[/QUOTE]I find most mongers do not speak any spanish at all, it always amazes me how welll they make out. However you will find that even making a little effort will be appreciated.

I agree learn your basic numbers and general pleasantries like 'gracias', 'por favor' etc., they will carry you a long way.

Sosua/Caberete is probably the most english friendly place in the DR and has a lot of english speaking expats. You can get along fine. However you will find that any spanish you bother to learn will help. Many Dominican's don't even speak "Sesame Street" english, eg. Numbers, colors, basic words. If you want two beers it helps to know to say "Dos cervesas por favor".

Because every little thing learn/know will help communication a bit, it's a real encouraging place to be if you want to learn some Spanish.

Learn to talk money from cinco pesos to quinento, to mil pesos. Learn numbers from one to a hundred cuz you will be talking money often.

Here's a link to an easy travel spanish guide that should help out non-speakers with some of the basics.

[url]http://www.studyspanish.com/travel/index.htm[/url]

Please keep in mind that not all the phrases listed there are common to the Dominican dialect.

I have used my old verizon cell phones in the Dominican Republic. Recently I bought a $30 dollar Verizon prepaid cell phone, samsung camera phone, at Walmart. I brought it to a Claro cell phone shop in the Dominican Republic (in Carrefour, big store in Santo Domingo) and they programmed it for use in the Dominican Republic, gave me a new phone number and 300 pesos worth of airtime, for around 800 pesos. There is also a cell phone shop across the street from the casa marina in sosua, same side of the street as the baseball field. They programmed my old verizon phones for free. They are very nice.

Orange uses sim cards (gsm network) AT&T here. I have not yet tried to program a cell phone with a sim card in the DR. You can buy cheap prepaid cell phones at Walmart. Claro uses CDMA network, which is Verizon and I believe Sprint (no sim cards).

To add minutes to a CDMA phone, (i.e. Verizon) all you do is buy a Claro card at most shops, they range in price from 250 pesos and up. Scratch off an area on the back of the card to reveal a set off numbers. I believe you dial 1133 and press send, you will here a message and then enter the set of numbers from the back of the card. Very easy. You can text message and set up voicemail as well, also caller I.D.

When you have little time left on your minutes, you will here a message that you have so and so minutes or seconds left for this call. Whenever I go back to DR, i just buy a card and add minutes to my phone. I have the phone numbers saved in my phone. Very easy and cheap. I bought a new LG Aloha prepaid cell on Amazon, however they were unable to program that cell in DR.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]I have used my old verizon cell phones in the Dominican Republic. Recently I bought a $30 dollar Verizon prepaid cell phone, samsung camera phone, at Walmart. I brought it to a Claro cell phone shop in the Dominican Republic (in Carrefour, big store in Santo Domingo) and they programmed it for use in the Dominican Republic, gave me a new phone number and 300 pesos worth of airtime, for around 800 pesos. There is also a cell phone shop across the street from the casa marina in sosua, same side of the street as the baseball field. They programmed my old verizon phones for free. They are very nice.

Orange uses sim cards (gsm network) AT&T here. I have not yet tried to program a cell phone with a sim card in the DR. You can buy cheap prepaid cell phones at Walmart. Claro uses CDMA network, which is Verizon and I believe Sprint (no sim cards).

To add minutes to a CDMA phone, (i.e. Verizon) all you do is buy a Claro card at most shops, they range in price from 250 pesos and up. Scratch off an area on the back of the card to reveal a set off numbers. I believe you dial 1133 and press send, you will here a message and then enter the set of numbers from the back of the card. Very easy. You can text message and set up voicemail as well, also caller I.D.

When you have little time left on your minutes, you will here a message that you have so and so minutes or seconds left for this call. Whenever I go back to DR, i just buy a card and add minutes to my phone. I have the phone numbers saved in my phone. Very easy and cheap. I bought a new LG Aloha prepaid cell on Amazon, however they were unable to program that cell in DR.[/QUOTE]

I bought a Blackberry last year on Ebay for $18.00.
When I got to the D.R. I took it to the Orange store, a couple of blocks from Casa Marina in Sosua. They gave me a sim card and programmed it. Free incoming calls 10 cents a minute out going. They also loaded it with 300 pesos of air time and gave me a number. Your phone has to be GSM to run on the orange system.

I've been to Boca Chica twice, but my last trip was in 1998. I've been going to Costa Rica with an initial trip to Colombia this past April. Both times in Boca Chica I stayed at the Hotel Garant International. I had a terrific stay both times.

Where is the best place in the DR now for fun? I have heard that fun moves around.

[QUOTE=Highwayman51]I've been to Boca Chica twice, but my last trip was in 1998. I've been going to Costa Rica with an initial trip to Colombia this past April. Both times in Boca Chica I stayed at the Hotel Garant International. I had a terrific stay both times.

Where is the best place in the DR now for fun? I have heard that fun moves around.[/QUOTE]


Try the north coast of the D.R. Sosua or Puerto Plata. Check the Sosua and Puerto Plata thread for additional information or trip reports from fellow boardmembers

[QUOTE=Highwayman51]I've been to Boca Chica twice, but my last trip was in 1998. I've been going to Costa Rica with an initial trip to Colombia this past April. Both times in Boca Chica I stayed at the Hotel Garant International. I had a terrific stay both times.

Where is the best place in the DR now for fun? I have heard that fun moves around.[/QUOTE]

Having made multiple visits to both, I agree that the N. Coast (Sosua, PP) are much more active locales, but I have still found plently of gems (semi-pro and non-pro) in BC. If you are looking for clubs packed w/ chicas then hit the North, but if your looking for a low key trip where you could spend some quality time with some low mileage chicas, BC is still the place.

I was wondering if the bars in the DR operate like in Angeles City and Pattaya where there are mamasans and you pay a barfine if you find a girl you like, or do things work differently in the DR bars? I have never been to the DR but hope to go in 2009.

I have never been to DR but I was wondering if the bar scene works the same way as in Angeles City (talk to the mamasan and barfine the girl you like) or does it work differently in the DR?

No mamasans but at many discos and bars there are waitresses or staff you have to pay a salida (exit) fee to the bar to take them off work. At discos or bars with lots of P4P chicas there is no salida for most of them. You can take-out from many massage places for a salida. If you don't need to take the chica with you during working hours you can usually get her number and have her come over later with no salida.

I am reading that DR has higher rates of HIV, herpes, Hepatitis. Is this place a slightly more dangerous place for BBBJ?

[QUOTE=Marc Anthony]No mamasans but at many discos and bars there are waitresses or staff you have to pay a salida (exit) fee to the bar to take them off work. At discos or bars with lots of P4P chicas there is no salida for most of them. You can take-out from many massage places for a salida. If you don't need to take the chica with you during working hours you can usually get her number and have her come over later with no salida.[/QUOTE]This helps me quite bit. I had seen the word "salida" mentioned a few times in the DR section but I never knew what the word meant. I assume that if you pay a salida fee, then you shouldn't need to pay the girl any more. (unless maybe a tip for good service)? I see the initials BB mentioned a lot in this forum (I assume it refers Black Beard Adult Resort). It sounds like a good place to stay for a noobie who doesn't know his way around.

[QUOTE=Lucky Streak]This helps me quite bit. I had seen the word "salida" mentioned a few times in the DR section but I never knew what the word meant. I assume that if you pay a salida fee, then you shouldn't need to pay the girl any more. (unless maybe a tip for good service)? I see the initials BB mentioned a lot in this forum (I assume it refers Black Beard Adult Resort). It sounds like a good place to stay for a noobie who doesn't know his way around.[/QUOTE]


The salida is a separate fee paid to the bar. Many of the places in Santo Domingo and Santiago operate like this, but with the expection of Crystals in Puerto Plata, most places on the North Coast (Sosua and Puerto Plata) have freelance chicas with no salidas.

BB is Blackbeards or Barba Negra en Espanol. BB is a good place to start for your 1st DR trip especially if you don't speak Spanish. You will pay more, but its a controlled environment with alot of pretty chicas.

[QUOTE=Blackknight]The salida is a separate fee paid to the bar. Many of the places in Santo Domingo and Santiago operate like this, but with the expection of Crystals in Puerto Plata, most places on the North Coast (Sosua and Puerto Plata) have freelance chicas with no salidas.

BB is Blackbeards or Barba Negra en Espanol. BB is a good place to start for your 1st DR trip especially if you don't speak Spanish. You will pay more, but its a controlled environment with alot of pretty chicas.[/QUOTE]

The salida (= "exit fee") is basically a legal device. DR law, like the law of many countries, does not allow pimping or taking a cut of the earnings of prostitution. Hence in many clubs and bars girls are nominally employed as bartenders, srippers, waitresses, or dance-partners, while in reality they are prostitutes, and if they wish to leave their nominal job during working hours, then a compensation fee has to be paid to the employer for their absence.

The base rate pay for the job may be extremely low, maybe just a bed upstairs and one meal a day, so in reality the girls are entirely dependent on their ability to earn extra money by having sex with clients. From the bar owner's point of view the ideal girl is one who earns a salida several times a day.

The problem with the system is that what happens is that some girls get barfined all the time, and others almost never, which leads to jealousies, disharmony, and frequent turnover in these establishments.

Sometimes you can get around the salida by arranging to meet the girl after working hours or at another venue. For example, at Blackbeards at Costambar there is no salida, and it is by no means uncommon for girls who work at Blackbeards to show up later at night at the Cristal club at Long Beach, near Puerto Plata, if they have no date. If you go to Cristal, you will then have to pay a hefty salida to take them back to Blackbeard's for the night, which obviously is not a good business propostition from your point of view.

In Sosua the main bars such as the Merengue Club (underneath Classic disco) and its neighbor don't have salida fees. They rely more on female "customers" attracting plenty paying male customers who will buy the somewhat expensive drinks.

Seacrets, from what I have seen, is a pretty scummy place that does not get a lot of drinking business, so probably relies on trying to make some money from salidas.

Girls who work for salidas tend to have to be contracted to be at the bar every day, so can be classified more as pros. My preference is for freelancers, who work when they feel like it or when they need the money. While they may well also be pros in the sense that they are taking money for sex, at least they may also have a life away from the job, and if you are lucky, you may meet girls who are relatively new to the game and still sufficiently interested in sexual experience to be able to respond to you and give you a good time.

To me the real dividing line is between the girls who become sexually aroused when they have sex with you, and the one's who don't but just go through the motions anyway. There is no sure fire way of telling in advance which are which, though it is a good idea to spend a little time flirting before you make a purchase.

[QUOTE=Frannie]For example, at Blackbeards at Costambar there is no salida, and it is by no means uncommon for girls who work at Blackbeards to show up later at night at the Cristal club at Long Beach, near Puerto Plata, if they have no date. If you go to Cristal, you will then have to pay a hefty salida to take them back to Blackbeard's for the night, which obviously is not a good business propostition from your point of view.[/QUOTE]This was the only part that confused me. If the girl is employed by BlackBeard's and then goes to Cristal, I do not see why Cristal would charge the salida for the girl to exit the bar if she is a BB employee?

Question. Is there any place on the DR North Coast that imports Colombianas to work? Please avoid the obvious comment: "If you want Colombianas, go to Colombia." I just got back from there, I'm looking for a cheaper thrill in DR.

Thanks.

Rodeo

[QUOTE=Lucky Streak]This was the only part that confused me. If the girl is employed by BlackBeard's and then goes to Cristal, I do not see why Cristal would charge the salida for the girl to exit the bar if she is a BB employee?[/QUOTE]

It might have been a poor example to use.

If things are slow elsewhere, and the girl chooses to hang out at Cristals in hopes of finding a date, she has to give Cristals their cut to permit her to work out of there, so no matter where she leaves for, there is a "salida" to take her out.

BTW, the only "employees" at BB are the hotel/bar/restaurant/office help and the maids/security. The arrangement with the girls is that they don't work for the hotel technically, since pimping is illegal. The stated deal is that they comply with all the BB requirements, etc. and are permitted to work there "independently", to keep the crooked cops and officials at bay.

[QUOTE=Rodeo9112]Question. Is there any place on the DR North Coast that imports Colombianas to work? Please avoid the obvious comment: "If you want Colombianas, go to Colombia." I just got back from there, I'm looking for a cheaper thrill in DR.

Thanks.

Rodeo[/QUOTE]

I don't think so. Importing women for purposes of prostitution would appear to contravene numerous laws related to trafficking, pimping etc. Which begs the questions of how high-price sex resorts like Viking succeed in importing girls from Eastern Europe and I honestly have no answer to that other than to suspect that officials are paid off.

In any case, the costs associated with importing Columbianas would obviously put upward pressure on the pricing.

Apparently there is a brothel in Curacao that has what you want.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]It might have been a poor example to use.

If things are slow elsewhere, and the girl chooses to hang out at Cristals in hopes of finding a date, she has to give Cristals their cut to permit her to work out of there, so no matter where she leaves for, there is a "salida" to take her out.

BTW, the only "employees" at BB are the hotel/bar/restaurant/office help and the maids/security. The arrangement with the girls is that they don't work for the hotel technically, since pimping is illegal. The stated deal is that they comply with all the BB requirements, etc. and are permitted to work there "independently", to keep the crooked cops and officials at bay.[/QUOTE]

Except that the example given was a true one. Someone once posted here a picture of a girl he had taken from Cristal for a hefty fee (I think about 4-5K pesos including salida) . The girl in the photo was quite clearly a well-known long-serving Blackbeard's babe who could have been had at Blackbeard's for 1300 pesos or whatever the rate was. (As far as I know she is still at Blackbeards on a daily basis.)

To be honest, any place where you have to pay a salida, you will not be getting a great deal, but people tend to be very critical of newbies paying over the odds when in reality it is not that easy to resist.

For example, you are new to the game and you encounter a woman who seems to you divinely beautiful, more so that any woman you have ever had sex with. In real life you would pay ANYTHING to be able to have sex with such a young goddess (OK, you have had a few beers too) and here she is stroking your leg and feeling your rock hard tool. At moments like this $100 does not seem like a whole lot of money for the most important (as it seems) experience of you life, especially when you remember how much it costs to go to Disney.

As you become hardened to the mongering life, you are less impressed with the chicas and they become more of a commodity, so you will be more laid back and wait for the designer brand chicas to go on clearance before you make your move.

After reading the last few messages, I feel I now understand the "salida" situation quite well. I had pretty much decided that BlackBeards would be a good choice for a newbie, like me, who speaks no Spanish but then I came across a website for Mustang Ranch Resort. I was surprised to see that you can buy inclusive packages that include a "companion" for 4 hours a day. I wonder if the client has any say in which companion he ends up with and whether the client has a say in what 4 hour time period he will have the companion? It would be nice if it was from 10 pm to 2 am or something like that but perhaps the 4 hours is in the afternoon or morning?

[QUOTE=Lucky Streak]After reading the last few messages, I feel I now understand the "salida" situation quite well. I had pretty much decided that BlackBeards would be a good choice for a newbie, like me, who speaks no Spanish but then I came across a website for Mustang Ranch Resort. I was surprised to see that you can buy inclusive packages that include a "companion" for 4 hours a day. I wonder if the client has any say in which companion he ends up with and whether the client has a say in what 4 hour time period he will have the companion? It would be nice if it was from 10 pm to 2 am or something like that but perhaps the 4 hours is in the afternoon or morning?[/QUOTE]

My understanding is that they will drive you to Cristals for you to pick out a girl.
No mention of time.

Any MRR visitors wish to add their input?

Lucky Streak: Here is how it works:

If you do the all-inclusive package(180 per day) it covers: breakfast, lunch, dinner and free drinks from 10 am to midnight and a girl for 4 hrs.

Women: Depending on how many nights you stay at Mustang Ranch determines how many "cards" you are given. For example 3 days/2 nights you would get 2 cards. These cards allow you to pick the woman of your choice from Cristals and it covers 4 hrs. Anytime after 4hrs(i.e. toda la noche) you must pay 50 bucks U.S.

Do not lose the cards as they will not be replaced. You can choose ANY girl from Cristals, they do not chose you or you are not obligated to choose from a select few. Once you have chosen the girl, she will go upstairs to get dressed, during this time you take your card to the bar manager(I believe his name is Fernando) and you tell him the name of the girl you are taking. He signs her name to the card and you are off on your way. If the girl is new, then he will explain the procedure to her(i.e. she must stay 4hrs).

You can get a girl anytime you want. If you want a girl during the day then you pick a girl from the day club called Rio, if you go in the evening then you are driven to Cristals. Just let the front desk girl, whenever your ready and she will call a cab to come and take you. On Thursdays Cristals closes at midnight I believe, so keep that in mind if your planned stay at MRR includes a Thursday.

PS: Upgrade your membership so I could PM you with more info if needed.

Mandingo Al, I don't often comment on posts but i must say I'm impressed with this one. Chances are I'll never stay at MRR, but I appreciate your concise and detailed explanation of their system. No bashing, no bragging, just the facts, ma'am. IMHO, this forum could use much, much more of this kind of report. I guess sometimes the reports of distinction editor is asleep at the switch.

I can only add that it would seem to make sense to spend some time in the club to find a girl who is at least a bit compatible. If as you say they have no choice, then forcing a girl to go with you who clearly doesn't want to could lead to a pretty disappointing experience.

Originally Posted by Deadpan

Been to the DR 4 times, and will be going again at the end of September. Take your Debit card with you, forget the American Express check. They are a pain in the ass and few businesses will take them. Of course you can always get them exchanged at a bank, but not all banks will exchange them either. Be prepared to wait in long lines at the banks. Easiest way to get money is your debit card. Plop in into an ATM at a Banco Populaire, or other banks, and pesos presto! Some ATM's will let you take out only 1500 at a time, others will let you take out 10, 000. You may have to find the right ones. Still, the convenience of the debit card beats carrying cash. Of course you want to have a few C's on you when you arrive. If you have been to the DR before, save a few thousand for the taxis and other things until you can get to the ATM. The best ATM's are at the banks themselves. If you have time to kill, open up an account at a Scotia Bank. It will take a week for processing, you know, references, job verification, etc. But, if you plan to be a regular visitor, go with this Canadian Bank. Use it to transfer money. Also, forget about Western Union, what a rip-off. Go online and set up an account with [url]www.xoom.com[/url]. Send yourself money from your home bank account from a cyber cafe in the DR. Pick it up at Carib Tours locations or Progresso banks. I just sent $400 to my chica and it cost me $15. A lot cheaper than Western Union. AND, never buy VISA Travelers checks, the first time I tried to use them was a nightmare. Very few banks will cash them.

Have fun. RJH

I just read your message on how things work at MRR and it is all nice and clear to me now. It seems to be a pretty good deal for a newbie type person, like myself. I plan to upgrade my membership about 1 month before my trip (in 2009) so that I can accept a PM. At this point in time I am mired in a costly divorce battle with my soon-to-be ex-Filipina wife and that is eating up a lot of money and energy that could be better used elsewhere.

ATM Bank Cards work well. A couple of tips that may help. Make sure you call your Bank before you leave and give them your travel dates. At the same time ask them what you can withdraw each day. This can vary from Bank to Bank and country to country. The same tip applies to traveling out of the country with your credit card(s).....always call the Card Company. Both of these tips were expensive lessons in two different countries...ok I was a slow learner then.

One last potential problem. ATM machines can and have eaten (not returned) ATM cards before. This happened to two people I meet at BB's. Only one of the two guys had a back up plan if that happens.

[QUOTE=Traveler04]ATM Bank Cards work well. A couple of tips that may help. Make sure you call your Bank before you leave and give them your travel dates. At the same time ask them what you can withdraw each day. This can vary from Bank to Bank and country to country. The same tip applies to traveling out of the country with your credit card(s).....always call the Card Company. Both of these tips were expensive lessons in two different countries...ok I was a slow learner then.

One last potential problem. ATM machines can and have eaten (not returned) ATM cards before. This happened to two people I meet at BB's. Only one of the two guys had a back up plan if that happens.[/QUOTE]Just my two cents on this subject as I've been to the DR 9 times and have made mistakes as well. *Read Deadpans post as well as it is very worth reading. This is how I operate in Sosua. This post doesn't apply to BB's in Costambar as there are no banks within walking distance.

On one trip for some reason after calling my bank from home to inform them of my trip they still blocked me from making ATM transactions in Sosua. I had to take a motoconcho to Codetel, call the bank and have them lift my ban. Big pain in the ass! , but eventually worked out.

I do take travelers checks just as a backup but have never had to use them. My bank doesn't charge me for them and I can cash them back in the States free of charge.

Once in the DR I always operate off my ATM card although I know I will get tagged for a fee from Banco Populaire and BOA. To me it's worth the small surcharge from both banks *** If the ATM machine swallows your card don't even bother going into the bank and ask them to retrieve your card. They can't and will tell you to call your home bank and have them work it out. Again, Big pain in the ass!

I take $500 U. S cash with me from the States in $50 denominations and excange $100 into pesos at Miami airport. This helps me pay for the taxi from Puerto Plata airport to the hotel and gives me some breathing room if something goes wrong.

I also carry a credit card but only use it to pay for the hotel. I stay at Hotel Europa in Sosua and if you pay with cash you get a discount. Sorry I lost the discount but for me the cash I bring is only for backup.

Make a copy of your passport and keep it with you. I never carry a wallet, more then small cash or any watch or jewerly. I always stay where there is an in room safe and that's where I keep anything of value. Passport, emergency cash, credit card, ATM card, etc.

Because I like to party I keep all of my stuff in a safe place such as my in room safe box. When I need money I go back to my room, get my ATM card and take what I need only to pomptly return my ATM card back in my room safe.

Lose your cash, ID, Passport, credit card, ATM card because of carelesness will put you in a world of shit. Trust me I've seen it.

Just spread your risks. The last thing I trust is a debit card. Can be cancelled by your bank in a second no matter if you call ahead. Now, in many ATMs do not enter your PIN until the machine returns your card or it can be swallowed. Never attempt to withdraw cash at the remote branch when it is closed. AMEX TC are accepted at the hotels, travel agencies and most banks, just follow the rules when you buy them. With 2 bank references, 2 local references, passport and 500 USD you can open USD account at Scotia Bank. 5K minimum for a CD.Takes about an hour. Bank Popular asks for income verification, etc.

I have been checking flights to and from the DR and the US for Nov and Dec, and noticing that not only have the prices increased, but several carriers seem to have dropped out of some markets.

I realize that the rocketing price of fuel has caused most carriers to cut back on flights and increase pricing, but I feel as though it is hitting the US to DR market hard.

Correct me if I am wrong, but Continental has pulled out of POP and STI and Delta has done the same. American Airlines appears to be the only major carrier still hitting all these locals, but pricing has increased dramatically. Spirit Airlines still goes to SDQ and can offer some nice fares, but they do not service every market and Jet Blue no longer seems to be a discount carrier. I am a frequent flier in the Skyteam alliance and using my frequent flier miles for a trip to the DR seems to be a moot point. Someone please tell me I am wrong here.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]I have been checking flights to and from the DR and the US for Nov and Dec, and noticing that not only have the prices increased, but several carriers seem to have dropped out of some markets.

I realize that the rocketing price of fuel has caused most carriers to cut back on flights and increase pricing, but I feel as though it is hitting the US to DR market hard.

Correct me if I am wrong, but Continental has pulled out of POP and STI and Delta has done the same. American Airlines appears to be the only major carrier still hitting all these locals, but pricing has increased dramatically. Spirit Airlines still goes to SDQ and can offer some nice fares, but they do not service every market and Jet Blue no longer seems to be a discount carrier. I am a frequent flier in the Skyteam alliance and using my frequent flier miles for a trip to the DR seems to be a moot point. Someone please tell me I am wrong here.[/QUOTE]I have my flight booked on Continental for Nov 28, and it is a straight flight to POP. Now the flight is $545.60, i got it at $425.60, i just missed $384.60 by a day, Bummer!, Still better that $545.60, Check jetblue should be more! American has to many connecting flights for me, and want more money for those flights.

[QUOTE=Bkgee]I have my flight booked on Continental for Nov 28, and it is a straight flight to POP. Now the flight is $545.60, i got it at $425.60, i just missed $384.60 by a day, Bummer!, Still better that $545.60, Check jetblue should be more! American has to many connecting flights for me, and want more money for those flights.[/QUOTE]Another cheap way out would be to catch a Spirit airlines or other low cost carrier to Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, then the flights are cheaper. For instance, my October flight from MIA is costing me $285! I also wouldn't discount flying into Santo Domingo and driving to POP or Sosua...especially if you travel with a wingman. The 3-4 hour drive isn't that bad and its all highway and the roads are good with a nice view of the countryside...of course, if you're not the type that is comfortable in unfamiliar situations, it may not be for you. It also detracts from your mongering time on both ends of your trip. Of course, if you plan in an overnight in Santo Domingo on each end, you get a totally different mongering experience!

Rodeo

Ok, I've read these post about using the ATM in the DR and I have found this to be the best route to take. If you are going to the DR and there is a Bank of America in your city or town please, open an account with Bank of America and deposit the money you will use on your trip. Bank of America and Scotia Bank (a Canadian Bank that operates here in the DR) are partner banks and you can withdraw money from the Scotia Bank ATMs here with no fee. (None, 0) If you use any other ATM machine in the DR you will be charged a fee by that bank and a fee by your bank. These fees are usually about $5.00 on both ends.

Also, Scotia Bank gives you close to the daily exchange rate on your money. You probably only lose a peso here and there.

This has always worked for me and I hope this info helps you on your trip to the DR.

[QUOTE=Negro562]Ok, I've read these post about using the ATM in the DR and I have found this to be the best route to take. If you are going to the DR and there is a Bank of America in your city or town please, open an account with Bank of America and deposit the money you will use on your trip. Bank of America and Scotia Bank (a Canadian Bank that operates here in the DR) are partner banks and you can withdraw money from the Scotia Bank ATMs here with no fee. (None, 0) If you use any other ATM machine in the DR you will be charged a fee by that bank and a fee by your bank. These fees are usually about $5.00 on both ends.

Also, Scotia Bank gives you close to the daily exchange rate on your money. You probably only lose a peso here and there.

This has always worked for me and I hope this info helps you on your trip to the DR.[/QUOTE]Good info concerning the $$ part of it sounds like it fits for any country but the concern about ATM eating the card have not had that happen to me as yet so today I ordered a back up

Now my question I don't hear too much about exchanging at the $$ at the exchange places granted I only have a 3 week stay and since my bank is not bank or america and I don't want to start a account it seems I could exchange $500. 00 once I hit town, and live off that for the stay and hit the ATM at the end of my stay if needed

Mongering is not high on my list and the $500. 00 is just a number I use it would also save me looking over my shoulder except for that one big exchange which I usually make with the taxi waiting before I hit my condo.

Now I also hear about the crappy exchange rate at the airport with this amount how much are really talking about me losing from the exchange booths in town?

Also I read the report about $50. 00 I usually bring new $100. 00 is there a problem with big bills

Thanks,

Nowrath

[QUOTE=Rodeo9112]Another cheap way out would be to catch a Spirit airlines or other low cost carrier to Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, then the flights are cheaper. For instance, my October flight from MIA is costing me $285! I also wouldn't discount flying into Santo Domingo and driving to POP or Sosua...especially if you travel with a wingman. The 3-4 hour drive isn't that bad and its all highway and the roads are good with a nice view of the countryside...of course, if you're not the type that is comfortable in unfamiliar situations, it may not be for you. It also detracts from your mongering time on both ends of your trip. Of course, if you plan in an overnight in Santo Domingo on each end, you get a totally different mongering experience!

Rodeo[/QUOTE]We have tried that, but you have to look at, we are flying from NewYork 1, and 2 the cost of gas in DR right now is higher than the States.

Some of you might be familiar with the History of DR.

But DR was discovered by columbus. Columbus never set foot on the United States soil. Santa Domingo was the first European City there. throughout Columbus travels he sought Gold on the Island & could not find any.

Most Europeans slaughtered and used the Indians there as slaves. A lot of them died from disease. That was when they started bringing Africans on the little island. Columbus Frustrated that he could not find gold in DR. He called one city Puerto Plata which means Silver mountain.

Pretty soon all the Indians were completely wiped out by the 16th century. And the Majority of the population there were Africans.

Dominican Republic tried to burn and re write their history books about where they came from and don't consider themselves Afro Dominicans. As you will find today a lot of Dominicans like to refer to themselves as Indians.
Also racially by skin shade.

If you travel to DR during Columbus day you can view Columbus bones they have a ceremony every year.

[QUOTE=Nowrath]Good info concerning the $$ part of it sounds like it fits for any country but the concern about ATM eating the card have not had that happen to me as yet so today I ordered a back up

Now my question I don't hear too much about exchanging at the $$ at the exchange places granted I only have a 3 week stay and since my bank is not bank or america and I don't want to start a account it seems I could exchange $500. 00 once I hit town, and live off that for the stay and hit the ATM at the end of my stay if needed

Mongering is not high on my list and the $500. 00 is just a number I use it would also save me looking over my shoulder except for that one big exchange which I usually make with the taxi waiting before I hit my condo.

Now I also hear about the crappy exchange rate at the airport with this amount how much are really talking about me losing from the exchange booths in town?

Also I read the report about $50. 00 I usually bring new $100. 00 is there a problem with big bills

Thanks,

Nowrath[/QUOTE]

I have no idea where you will be during your stay in the DR. I don't do Sosua that often because I don't really care for that city. However, in response to your question and concerns, if I were in your shoes I would not exchange my money at the airport because they give the worst rate in the country. I would not exchange my money in the airport in the states either because their bad rate is probably worst than the terrible rate that you will get when you hit the airport in the DR.

If I were in your shoes, I would arrive here and eat the ass fucking that the taxi driver is going to give you, to reach your destination, in US dollars. Probably going to hit you for $20 or $30 depending on where you are going. After that I would go somewhere and check the internet and see what the current exchange rate is. (I usually use yahoo financial because it is pretty right on.) After that go out and check a few places that exchange money and see how close you can get to the real daily rate. In Santiago I have found that most places give you that rate. I don't know about Sosua and Puerto Plata because I don't go there that much.

WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T TRY EXCHANGING MONEY WITH THE DUDES STANDING OUT ON THE STREETS WITH THE BIG WADS OF CASH. A lot of the time they will give you some counterfit and I know that will mess up your whole trip.

I hope I was able to help.

The best place to exchange money in RD is Western Union, in Santo Domingo the main office of WU is in Abraham Lincoln street.

The exchange rate of casa de cambio is in the main newspapers (Listin Diario, Hoy or Ultima Noticia). Normally on the front page or the first page of business section (dinero, negocios). Actually 35, 5 RD$/$ At Caribe Tour and Western Union they change also, look or ask at the rates there. I made good experiences at Banco Hipotecario Dominicano (BHD). Caribe Tours in Sosua doesn't exchange money! So you must exchange at the bank. At Playa Sosua there is a man who makes exchange, I don't remember his name but everybody knows him. At Costambar go to Jenny Supermarket and change with the boss. Good rates.

Some one actually mentioned Western Union. Whomever you are you have no clue. Western Union gives the worst exchange rate on the island. They also steal money. That is the reason that everyone the sends money through them has to pay extra to send the money in US dollars and exchange it elsewhere.

So, please. Do not take that advice. This person has no clue.

[QUOTE=Negro562]Some one actually mentioned Western Union. Whomever you are you have no clue. Western Union gives the worst exchange rate on the island. They also steal money. That is the reason that everyone the sends money through them has to pay extra to send the money in US dollars and exchange it elsewhere.

So, please. Do not take that advice. This person has no clue.[/QUOTE]Its my personal view, and I have 4 yrs doing this. If you wanna go with the banks go for it, but wu have better rates that them, if you wanna go with the "Casa de cambios" that is your riks then.

The "safe" way is WU. There your not going to get your wallet stolen by a "carterista".

PS: sorry for the broken eanglish LOL

Are you serious man, western union? They are pure thieves. I can't believe anybody still uses them. In the states it is only poor migrants and undocumented workers that use them to send money back home and they got robbed doing it.

[QUOTE=Looking For Eden]Are you serious man, western union? They are pure thieves. I can't believe anybody still uses them. In the states it is only poor migrants and undocumented workers that use them to send money back home and they got robbed doing it.[/QUOTE]

I think that guy must work for Western Union and he is trying to keep the stealing happening.

Back when I was in the DR in June WU had the best rate and came highly recommended by the more experienced mongers whom I was with. At the time WU was giving 34 to 1 whereas everyone else was giving 33.

There are many places to change money in sosua. I walk around and ask at the little cambios (change booths) there are many. Sometimes I get a better deal from the guys standing on the corners, near what used to be Pluto's bar and the small grocery store. Usually earlier in the week the rates are better, I have seen the rates drop a few points on the weekends. Airport rates suck as do most hotel rates. Like most things in the Dominican Republic you can negotiate. I will say that so and so has a better rate, with the guys in the streets and at the small cambios and sometimes they match or better that rate. Depends on how much you are exchanging, usually when you exchange a large amount you can negotiate a better rate. I changed money twice with western union in Santo Domingo and they asked me for identification, I was carrying my passport, so it was no problem. Just something to consider if you use Western Union, they asked me for I. D. In Santo Domingo. In Sosua I am friendly with a large guy who stands on the corner, changing money. His rates are not always the best, never had a problem with him. In Sosua, in about a 15 minute walk you can visit about 10 different places that change money, I ask around and change money with whomever offers the best rate. Usually a few points difference. In Santo Domingo I tried to change money with some guy in the street on Independencia near Pastuer, but the guy was crazy, he gave me a good rate, I gave him 200 dollars he gave me like 6800 pesos, but he wouldn't leave the side of my car, he just kept yabbering about something, eventually I said forget it and drove away. I have changed money in the street in the zona colonial and in santiago, no problems.

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A good source of information as to how the exchange rate is going at the various Cambios around DR is to check out this website.

http://www.oanda.com

Seems it is pretty steady at around 34.8 pesos to the US dollar right now.

To all of you mongerers in the DR at the moment, what is the weather like and what is weather forcast for the next few days. Here in the US NOAA states that the tropical depression is slow moving and causing flooding in PR and DR, so any field reports will be appreciated.

Also, how is this storm affecting the mongering games?

Cheers

A158

[QUOTE=A158]Also, how is this storm affecting the mongering games?

Cheers

A158[/QUOTE]I was in POP when IKE hit the north coast and had no problems of getting some chicas off the street. Even if it's raining, go get an umbrella and some chica wants to stay with you under it, and you can start mongering.

[QUOTE=A158]To all of you mongerers in the DR at the moment, what is the weather like and what is weather forcast for the next few days. Here in the US NOAA states that the tropical depression is slow moving and causing flooding in PR and DR, so any field reports will be appreciated.

Also, how is this storm affecting the mongering games?

Cheers

A158[/QUOTE]I'm in Santo DOmingo right now and the sky are clear, and the forcast for the next few days is here:

Santo Domingo:
[url]http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/local/DRXX0009[/url]

Puerto Plata:
[url]http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/local/DRXX0005[/url]

Sosua:
[url]http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/local/DRXX0011[/url]

Hey Markgonadan.

Thank you for the info. It looks like the storm that was lingering over the DR has moved further north towards the US.

Cheers

A158

500m2 zoned land with permission to build in the "Swaying Palms" development in Punto Cana.

The offer is $45k with some interest free part payment, and guaranteed buy back stuff after a couple of years (assuming the developer is around to buy back of course....)

Does anyone have any comparables?

Anyone had any experience with the Swaying Palms resort?

I'm asking you guys 'cos some of you are pretty savvy at this sort of thing...

the road from santo domingo to santiago is good (two lanes each direction). you enter this road from autopista duarte which is in the northern part of the city. the traffic in santo domingo can be terrible at times. the air pollution on autopista duarte, when there is heavy traffic, is terrible. there is one toll at the beginning of this highway. there was very little traffic on this highway the times i drove to santiago. i drove as fast as i wanted. many cars drove past me at a higher rate of speed. when i drove during the day, i made good time. once on the highway, i got to santiago in a little over an hour. this is a link to a decent street map of santo domgingo, which also shows the names of the various neighborhoods. i right clicked it and saved it into my computer, then used zoom to be able to read the street names: [url]http://www.bocachicabeach.net/images/maps/map_santo_domingo_merge_low.jpg[/url]

at some traffic lights in santo domingo there are illuminated visible timers that count down the seconds till when the light will change. at busier intersections there are various vendors selling cellular cards, cables and chargers for cellular phones, nuts, peeled oranges and there were some window washers. one vendor helped himself to a mango from the back of the pickup in the photo below. i was told by some locals that late at night, it is allowable to go through red lights, reasoning behind it, i was told, was to protect drivers from criminals. at the quieter intersections, i stopped at the red light and then checked for traffic and then proceeded through the red light. at the larger, busier intersections, i usually waited for the green light.

when i was staying in santo domingo, i drove to boca chica almost everyday. sometimes with a chica and sometimes alone. i sat at a lounge chair with an umbrella at the same location and the same waiter came and took my order. i usually got a large presidente which was put into a wooden holder. one chica ordered shrimp and they were good. one girl, i invited, came to the beach without a bikini. she went into the water with her t-shirt and shorts. i have seen this elsewhere in dom rep, where women go into the water with their clothes (no bathing suit). additionally, seems like most dominican women prefer the boxer style bottoms for their bikinis. i do not think i have ever seen a dominican woman with a tanga or an itsy bitsy bikini.

the lounge chairs with umbrellas are adjacent to one another at boca chica and it is very easy to start a conversation with people sitting nearby. i met an old italian guy at boca chica (his face is in the photo bellow) i believe he told me was 83, he lives in boca chica. he was a music teacher and a musician, he said his arthritis doesn't bother him since moving to dom. rep. i also met a 35 year dominican woman who was there with her 14 year old daughter. she spoke perfect english and was in the domincan republic on vacation from brooklyn, new york, she said she was known as the latin barbie.

sea urchins in sosua beach are plentiful amongst the rocks, i would be careful walking along the rockier parts of the beach. i snorkeled near the sosua bay hotel and victorian house, good assortment of fish, very little live coral. some barracuda.

piergiorgio hotel in sosua has a pleasant outdoor bar with seats that overlook the water. at night they have lamps that shine into the water and usually long, skinny, silver needle fish can be seen. i took a gf chica to this bar for drinks. i did not want to expose her to the meat market on the main strip in sosua. piergiorgio hotel is a nice hotel, i never stayed there, but you have to walk through the lobby and the grounds to get to the bar area. it is about a block from el neptuno condominiums and two blocks from the victorian house and sosua bay hotel.

i usually use button down, short sleeve, quicksilver brand shirts in the dom. rep. the ones i have are made from a synthetic material, they dry fast, don't wrinkle and have a straight hem, so that they don't have to be tucked into the pants. they have comfort fit and slim fit styles. i have rinsed them in the hotel sink to reuse on a different day.

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Ok guys,

I am seriously considering DR now after seeing those photos of the BB girls (Black Beards of puerto Plata)

The women are just the way I like them:

1) Caramel skinned to light skinned (I am not into totally black but more of a beyonce colour and/or J. LO look)

2) Thick Bodies (Notice I said "Thick" not "Fat". There is skinny, Thick and then fat. Beyonce is Thick, Alicia Keys is now Thick, J. Lo is Thick, Paris Hilton is skinny and Queen Latifa is FAT)

3) Piercing and Tattoos

I guess if I stay in the Cibao area I will find the hottest women.

But I have a few questions:

1) Where can I find strip clubs/bars in POP and Santiago. I mean the kinds where the women are naughty and slutty. The kind where a girls might blow you underneath the table whilst no one is looking?

2) Where to find the easist non-pro girls who are naughty and wild in bed. You know the kinds like in the black beard photos. Real slutty. I also don't want to spend too much money so how much am I looking at to spend on non-pro activity?

3) I am not a cheap skate and willing to blow money but I prefer to keep prices down and the puta curve down so where can I get this for cheap?

How receiptive are the chicas of DR to taking it in the rear?

[QUOTE=Enigma84]Ok guys,

I am seriously considering DR now after seeing those photos of the BB girls (Black Beards of puerto Plata)[/QUOTE]Engima, you are asking a lot. My advice to you is start off in BB, since you like what you see, then take it from there. Do a bit of fact finding yourself.

[QUOTE=Fuddzie]How receiptive are the chicas of DR to taking it in the rear?[/QUOTE]Just like everywhere else in the world.

Some do, most won't.

[QUOTE=Fuddzie]How receiptive are the chicas of DR to taking it in the rear?[/QUOTE]Her name is Naomi. She works at Cristals in Puerto Plata. Your search ends here.

Rodeo

[QUOTE=Enigma84]I guess if I stay in the Cibao area I will find the hottest women.[/QUOTE]El Cibao is in the interior part of the country around Santiago. More lighter skin girls in Santiago. I have never really mongered in Santiago. I saw a few cute thick women at the casino in the Hotel El Gran Almirante in Santiago. For "non-pro" chicas, with tattoos and thick bodies, try to meet some online, before you go. Hi5.com has a bunch of Dominican chicas and many of them post many photos. Choose the ones you like and send them a message. I don't know how the nightlife is in Santiago. I met one Santiago chica online, light skin, big booty, lots of tattoos and she seems like a freak. She has a profile in hi5.com with over 50 photos. PM me if you need more info.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]El Cibao is in the interior part of the country around Santiago. More lighter skin girls in Santiago. I have never really mongered in Santiago. I saw a few cute thick women at the casino in the Hotel El Gran Almirante in Santiago. For "non-pro" chicas, with tattoos and thick bodies, try to meet some online, before you go. Hi5.com has a bunch of Dominican chicas and many of them post many photos. Choose the ones you like and send them a message. I don't know how the nightlife is in Santiago. I met one Santiago chica online, light skin, big booty, lots of tattoos and she seems like a freak. She has a profile in hi5.com with over 50 photos. PM me if you need more info.[/QUOTE]Thanks man,

How is Puerto Plata for non-pros?

And how do the women generally look down there?

[QUOTE=Enigma84]Thanks man,

How is Puerto Plata for non-pros?

And how do the women generally look down there?[/QUOTE]In Puerto Plata generally the chicas are darker. Santiago has more light skin chicas. I have met a few non-pro chicas online who live in Puerto Plata. I have not really hung out at night in local places in Puerto Plata. Some of the working girls in Sosua live in Puerto Plata. There are all shapes, sizes and colors of chicas in Puerto Plata. However if your preference is lighter skin non-pros then Santiago or Santo Domingo has more.

Puerto Plata is a busy little city. Lots of cars, buses, motoconchos and trucks. If you were to arrive in Puerto Plata and just try to hook up with non-pros, it could be done, may not be super easy, but with enough effort anything is possible. I usually try to meet a few online that I can develop a rapport with, before I go. Puerto Plata would not be my number one destination to try and hook up with non-pros. There is a greater selection of chicas in Santiago and Santo Domingo.

And even if you hook up with non-pros, more than likely most will have some sob story, involving their bad economic condition, in which case they will be sending you the message that they want you to give them money.

From your post I imagine you want low cost, attractive, light skin, freaky chicas. I doubt you will find many like that walking the streets of Puerto Plata. You might have more luck finding that type of chica in Santiago or Santo Domingo.

[QUOTE=Rodeo9112]Her name is Naomi. She works at Cristals in Puerto Plata. Your search ends here.

Rodeo[/QUOTE]I can vouch for Rodeo's recommendation.

She is a dynamo who LOVES taking it in the bum!

I don't know if this is the right thread to bring this up in, but I sure didn't want to talk about this in the Reports of Distinction thread.

I am not trying to flame anyone here, but I do have a question. What is it about this post that makes it worthy of being put in Reports of Distinction????

[QUOTE=Thair9999]Report by : Mani Domi

[url]http://internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=811179&postcount=1375[/url][/QUOTE]

When I first joined this forum and researched the DR, the ROD (Reports of Distinction) thread was a great source of info. For the most part it contained reports that contained good info that could have easily gotten lost in the daily muddle of reports. I have noticed for a while that the moderator of this and other forums in the ISG puts the little comment about putting a "newbie's" trip report in the ROD thread as a normal course of business.

Is this to encourage newbies to pay up for a subscription because they feel "special"? Is it to encourage new people to post in any forum? IMHO it is not to single out reports that are a must read in any forum.

I'm OK if I get flamed on this one, but what do you guys think?? Does this bother anyone else??

P

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]What is it about this post that makes it worthy of being put in Reports of Distinction????
P[/QUOTE]

Well I dont see it either. The only thing I know is it is subjective whether something is unique or not and there is only one person calling the shots... Maybe we have a new moderator?

Could anyone advise me of the costs for x-rays(face, chest, abdomen, arms+legs), MRI, blood analysis, possible kidney or internal injuries, inability to eat whole foods, etc.?

[QUOTE=Sidney]Could anyone advise me of the costs for x-rays(face, chest, abdomen, arms+legs), MRI, blood analysis, possible kidney or internal injuries, inability to eat whole foods, etc.?[/QUOTE]

If I'm in a similar situation, cost wouldn't be my first concern.

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[QUOTE=Sidney]Could anyone advise me of the costs for x-rays(face, chest, abdomen, arms+legs), MRI, blood analysis, possible kidney or internal injuries, inability to eat whole foods, etc.?[/QUOTE]Medical costs are much cheaper in the Dominican Republic. I have a friend whose sister went to Santiago to get a bunch of cosmetic surgery. The price was at least 1/3 of the cost as for the same procedures here in the states. My friend lost a cap on his tooth one night while in Classicos, he grabbed a motoconcho driver and went off in search of crazy glue at 12 at night. He didn't know the word for glue, so he was unsuccessful. The next day he visited a local dentist who had some ancient equipment, the dentist reinserted the cap, no problem. Cost was minimal. You can buy a small dental repair kit at most pharmacies here in the states, that has the dental glue. In sosua there are are several small medical clinics with signs that say they are open 24/7. Sounds as though you may have a friend who was in an accident, who may be asking you to help with the medical expenses. I don't know what the x-rays cost there, but I would imagine under 40 dollars per x-ray. M.R.I. here in the states can go for upwards of 600 dollars.

From the USA, you have to give the ten dollar tourist card after you pass through customs, in the airport in Dominican Republic, after you have had your passport checked. They have a booth before customs, that sells the tourist cards, if you are in the back of the plane, the line will probably be long, when you get to the booth. The tourist cards can also be purchased I believe at the Dominican Consulate and/or Embassy in the States. I know my friend visited a Dominican government office in New York City and purchased tourist cards. The last time I was in the Dominican they only allowed me to purchase one tourist card, which is retarded, because I would have liked to have purchased several, so that on my return trips I wouldn't have to wait in line to buy the tourist card in the airport. On a past trip, I used an older tourist card, that I had, that was purchased many months before in New York and I guess the guy who took the card noticed that it had an older date, I just told him that I purchased in the States and I went through no problem. Also have a pen with you, as you will be required to fill out at least one form when entering the Dom. Rep., the form asks for your address, where you will be staying in the Dom Rep, as well as flight numbers. You fill out this same form when leaving the Dom. Rep.

The taxes included in most airline tickets from New York to the Dominican Republican are about 126 dollars, add to this the ten dollar tourist card (which is a tax) and the taxes just to enter the Dominican Republic from New York are about 136 dollars. Most larger hotels in the Dominican Republican charge a 26% tax. Appears the all inclusive hotels are exempt from the 26% tax. The smaller hotels, I guess, include it in their price. I read on the Hilton Hotel Santo Domingo website: An additional 10% is charged to all services provided at the hotel as mandatory legal tip. A US $30 visitor's fee applies upon check-in for non-registered guests.

I have flown into Santiago Airport twice and I don't like that airport. When I went through customs, they had a large stack of papers with names printed on them and the person at customs went through the papers to see if my name was there. There was a long wait for my luggage at the Santiago Airport and when I finally got my luggage I had to go and wait in another long line. The other line was for the one x-ray machine they had near the exit. When I was there, the Santiago Airport had every passenger put their luggage through the x-ray machine before they could leave the airport, this happened about 4 years ago. I never flew into Santiago Airport after that. I don't remember any duty free shops at the Santiago Airport (sti). When I was leaving, they have an x-ray machine before checkin, I passed my luggage through the curbside x-ray machine and then I was directed to another line, where I had to wait to have my luggage searched, the problem was spray can of disinfectant, which contained no bleach (this was for checked luggage). I was traveling with my elderly father and he had gotten sick before (pnuemonia) in the Dom Rep, so I brought the disinfectant for the hotel room, used it in the bathroom as well as the air conditiong units (surface ducts and on some units the filters can be real dirty). I had to wait in line to have my luggage searched, before I could check in, because I had a spray can of disinfectant in my checked luggage.

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The airport has been improved over the past year. I've been thru there a dozen times and get waved thru cusatoms about half the time. Getting your bags is still slow but they now have two x-ray machines. I also like the immigration here as they move folks thru two at a time. Much faster than POP.

[QUOTE=Koki9290]The airport has been improved over the past year. I've been thru there a dozen times and get waved thru cusatoms about half the time. Getting your bags is still slow but they now have two x-ray machines. I also like the immigration here as they move folks thru two at a time. Much faster than POP.[/QUOTE]When I used sti four years, when I was coming into the Dominican Republic, the airport made all the passengers wait in line, to get their luggage x-rayed before you could exit airport. I have never seen another airport, that made passengers take their luggage to an x-ray machine, in order to get out of the airport.

I just watched a video on ireport.com, cnn supposedly runs ireport. Shows a Domincan guy chopping off the hands of a Haitian guy. Graphic video. There are some bad dudes in the Dominican Republic. Obviously not chica related, but just a demonstration of how some Dominicans feel about Haitians.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]I just watched a video on ireport.com, cnn supposedly runs ireport. Shows a Domincan guy chopping off the hands of a Haitian guy. Graphic video. There are some bad dudes in the Dominican Republic. Obviously not chica related, but just a demonstration of how some Dominicans feel about Haitians.[/QUOTE]Wow. Sick stuff.

Have any black Americans ever been attacked in DR because someone thought they were Haitian?

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]In Puerto Plata generally the chicas are darker. Santiago has more light skin chicas. I have met a few non-pro chicas online who live in Puerto Plata. I have not really hung out at night in local places in Puerto Plata. Some of the working girls in Sosua live in Puerto Plata. There are all shapes, sizes and colors of chicas in Puerto Plata. However if your preference is lighter skin non-pros then Santiago or Santo Domingo has more.

Puerto Plata is a busy little city. Lots of cars, buses, motoconchos and trucks. If you were to arrive in Puerto Plata and just try to hook up with non-pros, it could be done, may not be super easy, but with enough effort anything is possible. I usually try to meet a few online that I can develop a rapport with, before I go. Puerto Plata would not be my number one destination to try and hook up with non-pros. There is a greater selection of chicas in Santiago and Santo Domingo.

And even if you hook up with non-pros, more than likely most will have some sob story, involving their bad economic condition, in which case they will be sending you the message that they want you to give them money.

From your post I imagine you want low cost, attractive, light skin, freaky chicas. I doubt you will find many like that walking the streets of Puerto Plata. You might have more luck finding that type of chica in Santiago or Santo Domingo.[/QUOTE]Hey Jaosousa,

Thanks for the info.

I would really like to go to santiago one day. It seems like non-pro prospects will be much harder and I am someone that doesn't have much "game" with women in the US or Europe and I understand you need alot of game in Santiago if you want to get laid with the non-pros. Also santiago it seems is a place where alot of folks have money. So us gringos are not really required down there.

I will definately go there in feb or March.

Thanks

[QUOTE=Enigma84]Hey Jaosousa,

Thanks for the info.

I would really like to go to santiago one day. It seems like non-pro prospects will be much harder and I am someone that doesn't have much "game" with women in the US or Europe and I understand you need alot of game in Santiago if you want to get laid with the non-pros. Also santiago it seems is a place where alot of folks have money. So us gringos are not really required down there.

I will definately go there in feb or March.

Thanks[/QUOTE]You can do non-pros in DR, you don't need great game, my suggestion is to try and meet them online before you go. Chat with them online before you go and you have very good chances of having sex with some of them. Additionally, there is a blurry line between what is a pro and a non-pro. Some girls may not be hardcore pros who survive only by being putas, but some girls may on occasion have sex with a guy and expect money. There are some really poor parts of santiago, not all chicas in santiago are rich. If you are nice and treat them them o. K. You can do non-pros in Santiago. Generally the dating scene is much cheaper in the Dominican Republic. And remember there are always working girls in Sosua who come in from Santiago. Just like here there are all types of chicas in Dominican Republican, some who are very serious that would not have sex with a guy even if he was Brad Pitt. Chicas in Dominican Republic run the whole gamut, from very serious to others who are very easy.

[QUOTE=Reconnoiter]Wow. Sick stuff.

Have any black Americans ever been attacked in DR because someone thought they were Haitian?[/QUOTE]It is a real nasty video, poor naked haitian guy in a field, when the video starts one of his hands has already been chopped off. The dominican guy tells him to put down the other hand or he will chop his head off. The Haitian guy puts his hand on a rock and looks away, then the dominican chops off the hand with the machete. The haitian then runs away with no hands. You can see the face of the Dominican guy in the video.

I know each county has their own lines men use to hit on the chicas. Does any one know any that are used in the DR? Also, what are some of the words used in the DR that can asking for what you want sex wise?

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]It is a real nasty video, poor naked haitian guy in a field, when the video starts one of his hands has already been chopped off. The dominican guy tells him to put down the other hand or he will chop his head off. The Haitian guy puts his hand on a rock and looks away, then the dominican chops off the hand with the machete. The haitian then runs away with no hands. You can see the face of the Dominican guy in the video.[/QUOTE]This video was not shot in The Dominican Republic. The accent on the guy with the machete is not Dominican.

I'm Dominican myself and this guy does not sound Dominican at all and uses the phrase "mal parido wich is commonly used in Colombia.

The colombian authorities are invesitagating this case.

[url]http://www.haitixchange.com/index.php/hx/Articles/hoax-video-alleges-torture-of-haitian-in-dominican-republic/[/url]

Confirmed on Clave Digital - the video is believed to be Colombian of paramilitary nature.

[url]http://www.clavedigital.com/App_Pages/Portada/Titulares.aspx?id_Articulo=16189&Serulle-garantiza-que-el-video-del-machetazo-no-corresponde-al-pais[/url]

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]When I used sti four years, when I was coming into the Dominican Republic, the airport made all the passengers wait in line, to get their luggage x-rayed before you could exit airport. [b]I have never seen another airport, that made passengers take their luggage to an x-ray machine, in order to get out of the airport.[/b][/QUOTE]

MIA does it to everyone on certain flights. I have returned from DR and everyone had their bags X-rayed. Same with Brazil and Colombia. The US is looking for tropical fruits that may have bugs that could hurt Florida's citrus industry.

I have no idea why DR would need the same procedure. Maybe they have a reciprocity policy with the US? LOL

[QUOTE=Mani Domi]This video was not shot in The Dominican Republic. The accent on the guy with the machete is not Dominican.

I'm Dominican myself and this guy does not sound Dominican at all and uses the phrase "mal parido wich is commonly used in Colombia.

The colombian authorities are invesitagating this case.

[url]http://www.haitixchange.com/index.php/hx/Articles/hoax-video-alleges-torture-of-haitian-in-dominican-republic/[/url]

Confirmed on Clave Digital - the video is believed to be Colombian of paramilitary nature.

[url]http://www.clavedigital.com/App_Pages/Portada/Titulares.aspx?id_Articulo=16189&Serulle-garantiza-que-el-video-del-machetazo-no-corresponde-al-pais[/url][/QUOTE]This is the link in ireport. A Dominican friend of mine told me about the video. Several other Dominicans I know who have seen the video and listened to it, they told me they believe it is a Dominican guy with a haitian. I am no expert on Spanish accents, so I don't know.

[url]http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-160654[/url]

[QUOTE=George90]MIA does it to everyone on certain flights. I have returned from DR and everyone had their bags X-rayed. Same with Brazil and Colombia. The US is looking for tropical fruits that may have bugs that could hurt Florida's citrus industry.

I have no idea why DR would need the same procedure. Maybe they have a reciprocity policy with the US? LOL[/QUOTE]I only experienced the x-ray machine while exiting the Santiago Airport, about 4 years ago. Since then I have been through the airports at Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo, and I just picked up my luggage from the baggage carousel and exited the airport, no x-ray machines. The flights used to be a little cheaper into Santiago. I have not checked in a while.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]This is the link in ireport. A Dominican friend of mine told me about the video. Several other Dominicans I know who have seen the video and listened to it, they told me they believe it is a Dominican guy with a haitian. I am no expert on Spanish accents, so I don't know.

[url]http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-160654[/url][/QUOTE]I am not an expert in accents either so I definitely don't know, but I doubt very much that the Dominican Ambassador would readily acknowledge it, no more than a Haitian ambassador might under similar murky circumstances.

What is interesting is how defensive and in denial many Dominicans are when you raise these questions -- almost like Turkish people denying the Armenian genocide. (Google river massacre / parsley massacre)

What I want to know is, if I'm traveling with someone black and he isn't clearly America -- if we venture off the beaten path will he be attacked?

[QUOTE=Reconnoiter]I am not an expert in accents either so I definitely don't know, but I doubt very much that the Dominican Ambassador would readily acknowledge it, no more than a Haitian ambassador might under similar murky circumstances.

What is interesting is how defensive and in denial many Dominicans are when you raise these questions -- almost like Turkish people denying the Armenian genocide. (Google river massacre / parsley massacre)

What I want to know is, if I'm traveling with someone black and he isn't clearly America -- if we venture off the beaten path will he be attacked?[/QUOTE]I am white, I have traveled with black friends and never had problems. The haitians speak creole and generally the poorer haitians will not have the same type of clothes as a foreigner. The dominicans can tell who are the haitians. And many haitians live throughout the Dominican Republic and generally they are not beaten up. But as many have said throughout these boards, you have to watch your back, no matter who you are. I have travelled throughout the island and never had any violence with any dominican guys.

[QUOTE=Reconnoiter]I am not an expert in accents either so I definitely don't know, but I doubt very much that the Dominican Ambassador would readily acknowledge it, no more than a Haitian ambassador might under similar murky circumstances.

What is interesting is how defensive and in denial many Dominicans are when you raise these questions -- almost like Turkish people denying the Armenian genocide. (Google river massacre / parsley massacre)

What I want to know is, if I'm traveling with someone black and he isn't clearly America -- if we venture off the beaten path will he be attacked?[/QUOTE]There is a history between Haitians and Dominicans, which traces back to the time when Haiti controlled the entire island. The Dominicans revolted against the Haitians and the Dominicans after the revolt got the more agricultural rich part of the island. As a result of having more agricultural land the Dominicans have been able to prosper to a greater extent than Haiti.

Racism does exist in the Dominican Republic, I have known numerous Dominican chicas who do not like to lay out in the sun, because they do not want their skin to get darker. Sosua has a Synagogue because a former dictator of Dom Rep, allowed into Sosua, a number of Jews who were escaping Nazi Germany, the dictator was paid for each Jew that he allowed into the country. Supposedly the dictator stated that he wanted more light skinned people in the country. Numerous Dominicans have also told me that certain bars and clubs will not allow in darker people. There are plenty of dark Dominicans, David Ortiz the baseball player is an example of a dark Dominican. The black guys that I traveled with had no problems in the Dominican Republic and they banged plenty of Dominican chicas, no problem.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]This is the link in ireport. A Dominican friend of mine told me about the video. Several other Dominicans I know who have seen the video and listened to it, they told me they believe it is a Dominican guy with a haitian. I am no expert on Spanish accents, so I don't know.

[url]http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-160654[/url][/QUOTE]
OK guys I truly hope they catch that guy. But with all DUE RESPECT, could you post the politics and crimes against mankind on another forum. I though this website was the "International SEXGUIDE".

Xray machines in Santiago is no big deal. I go in and out of there all the time. Many times they just wave people through with no xray. In San Jose Costa Rica they xray everything also. It is fast and I like it better that Puerto Plata where they always open my bags and look around. It always takes more time. At least with the xray you are in and out in no time.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]It is a real nasty video, poor naked haitian guy in a field, when the video starts one of his hands has already been chopped off. The dominican guy tells him to put down the other hand or he will chop his head off. The Haitian guy puts his hand on a rock and looks away, then the dominican chops off the hand with the machete. The haitian then runs away with no hands. You can see the face of the Dominican guy in the video.[/QUOTE]

The answer to your question is NO. A big NO. In fact, the only time I have seen a Haitian get worked on by the Dominicans is when he was suspected of doing something. But, the also goes for Dominican Tigres that are doing foul stuff in the street.

Now the question should be, "What did this dude do that had him sitting there butt naked getting his hands cut off. Also, I am pretty sure that if someone was about to cut my hand off they would be holding me or I would be on the ground dead already from them having to shot me.

[QUOTE=Reconnoiter]
What I want to know is, if I'm traveling with someone black and he isn't clearly America -- if we venture off the beaten path will he be attacked?[/QUOTE]

The short answer is no, if you are black you will blend in better than if you are white. If you are very dark skinned you may notice some more subtle racism - especially if people haven't placed you as a black gringo. The whole nature of racism is different. In the US there is, based on our history, "one drop" racism where if you have a drop of African blood you are black. In the DR and SA every little gradation of skin color nose shape and hair type is noted and labeled. Most Dominicans have some African ancestry and likely a majority would qualify in America as black.

[QUOTE=Worf1972]OK guys I truly hope they catch that guy. But with all DUE RESPECT, could you post the politics and crimes against mankind on another forum. I though this website was the "International SEXGUIDE".[/QUOTE]Of course it's a "sex guide", but it's also important not to be blindsided by the safety issues you may encounter, ANY COUNTRY one might be practicing the trade. This info has been clipped from another site:

[quote]Not in the DR

Last week the Spanish EFE press agency reported an incident in which it mentions that a Dominican supposedly amputated a Haitian man's hands. The video is being distributed in an email claiming that this was an example of the violence against Haitians in the DR.

But a closer examination of the video makes it obvious that this had not happened in the DR, says journalist Fausto Rosario Adames of Clave who observes that the people featured were speaking in a South American, probably a Colombian accent, and were clearly not Dominican.

El Caribe newspaper concurs that there is something fishy about the emails claiming that the video portrays an incident in a rural part of the country, and that the person with the machete is Dominican and the victim Haitian.

The Haitian ambassador in the DR visited the Police, demanded an explanation and the National Police denied that the video had been filmed here.

Police Chief Major General Rafael Guillermo Guzman Fermin said that it is an old video and the people portrayed are neither Dominican nor Haitian. Nevertheless, the 30-second video seeks to give the impression that a Dominican had cut off a Haitian's hand.

"And as expected, the protest voices of the so-called defenders of Haitian rights, have come forth and those who see in this a strategy of political pressure, and a new intent to discredit the country in the eyes of the international community," comments El Caribe. The newspaper calls for an investigation and laments that an unproven incident now is being used as proof to cause a rift between two sister countries. El Caribe urges the authorities to work together to stop unscrupulous people motivated by perverse interests from succeeding in ruining the coexistence based on mutual respect, harmony and solidarity.

Meanwhile, Diario Libre says, "If one wanted proof, there it is, that there are sectors interested in fueling the flame of a conflict between Dominicans and Haitians," concludes Diario Libre in a page two editorial.[/quote]

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]There is a history between Haitians and Dominicans, which traces back to the time when Haiti controlled the entire island. The Dominicans revolted against the Haitians and the Dominicans after the revolt got the more agricultural rich part of the island. As a result of having more agricultural land the Dominicans have been able to prosper to a greater extent than Haiti.

Racism does exist in the Dominican Republic, I have known numerous Dominican chicas who do not like to lay out in the sun, because they do not want their skin to get darker. Sosua has a Synagogue because a former dictator of Dom Rep, allowed into Sosua, a number of Jews who were escaping Nazi Germany, the dictator was paid for each Jew that he allowed into the country. Supposedly the dictator stated that he wanted more light skinned people in the country. Numerous Dominicans have also told me that certain bars and clubs will not allow in darker people. There are plenty of dark Dominicans, David Ortiz the baseball player is an example of a dark Dominican. The black guys that I traveled with had no problems in the Dominican Republic and they banged plenty of Dominican chicas, no problem.[/QUOTE]

I just want to add a bit to this history.

The island of Hispaniola was controlled by the French is in the east and the Spanish in the west. They both enslaved Aficans. In 1799, the slaves in the French part revolted. They successfully expelled the French in 1804. That became Haiti. The Spanish still ruled their part. The Haitians felt that their security weas jeopardized by having a hostile slave nation on its border. They invaded the Spanish part and defeated the Spanish. They liberated the slaves in the Dominican Republic but ruled over them. This was around 1810-15.

With US help, the Spanish reinvaded the island. The US also offered the French help in re-enslavng the Haitians but they declined and abandoned their colony. In the 1840's the Spanish succeeded in pushing the Hatians back to their part of the island and re-enslaved the Dominicans. Part of the strategy to defeat the Haitians was convincing the Dominicans that the Haitians were devils and and they would go to hell if they helped the Haitians.

During WWI, the US was concerned that German subs would capture Caribbean islands. They occupied the island of Hispaniola from 1914 through 1925. Then the US installed puppet dictators in both countries. Trujillo was the dictator of the DR until his assassination in 1961. "Papa Doc" Duvalier was the dictator of Haiti until his son took over in the 1970's.

Trujillo was a real piece of work. I have heard that he had a bounty on Haitians who tried to enter and live in the DR. I was told that Duvalier would pay Trujillo for returning run away Haitians back to Haiti.

[QUOTE=George90]I just want to add a bit to this history.

The island of Hispaniola was controlled by the French is in the east and the Spanish in the west. They both enslaved Aficans. In 1799, the slaves in the French part revolted. They successfully expelled the French in 1804. That became Haiti. The Spanish still ruled their part. The Haitians felt that their security weas jeopardized by having a hostile slave nation on its border. They invaded the Spanish part and defeated the Spanish. They liberated the slaves in the Dominican Republic but ruled over them. This was around 1810-15.

With US help, the Spanish reinvaded the island. The US also offered the French help in re-enslavng the Haitians but they declined and abandoned their colony. In the 1840's the Spanish succeeded in pushing the Hatians back to their part of the island and re-enslaved the Dominicans. Part of the strategy to defeat the Haitians was convincing the Dominicans that the Haitians were devils and and they would go to hell if they helped the Haitians.

During WWI, the US was concerned that German subs would capture Caribbean islands. They occupied the island of Hispaniola from 1914 through 1925. Then the US installed puppet dictators in both countries. Trujillo was the dictator of the DR until his assassination in 1961. "Papa Doc" Duvalier was the dictator of Haiti until his son took over in the 1970's.

Trujillo was a real piece of work. I have heard that he had a bounty on Haitians who tried to enter and live in the DR. I was told that Duvalier would pay Trujillo for returning run away Haitians back to Haiti. [/QUOTE]President U. S. Grant of the United States wanted to make the Dominican Republic a state, after the Civil War and send former slaves in the United States to the Dominican Republic. After the Civil War the United States government could not protect the newly freed slaves in the South. This is where the idea of turning the Dominican Republic into a state and sending the freed slaves there came up. Supposedly Congress blocked this idea.

Trujillo built the Jaragua Hotel and Casino in Santo Domingo. The beginning of the end for Trujillo came when he had three sisters murdered. The story was made into a movie with Salma Hayek, "In the Time of the Butterflies".

I hear from some friends in Santo Domingo that stays beyond 30 days will now have to pay A "fine" when leaving the airport according to a new sytem to start next year

The fines are as folllows

De 30 días a 3 meses RD $800.00

De 3 meses a 9 meses RD $1,000.00

De 9 meses a 1 año RD $2,500.00

De 1 año a 1 año y 6 meses RD $4,000.00

De 1 año y 6 meses a 2 años RD $5,000.00

De 2 años a 2 años y 6 meses RD $6,500.00

De 2 años y 6 meses a 3 años RD $9,000.00

De 3 años a 5 años RD $14,000.00

De 5 años en adelante RD $17,000.00

How the system will actually work , no one is sure but these fines are published on the web page of the govt

[url]http://www.migracion.gov.do/tarifas/vextranjeria.htm[/url]

Maybe someone has more knowlege of the new system than me and my friends ??

How easy would it be to bring 10 (cheap) mp3 players (gifts for the chicas) through dominican customs. I heard that they can charge you more than the item may be worth. Is there a list of items that can or cannot be allowedto bring. I also wanted to bring a bunch of small cosmetics would that be a problem?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

I am going for thethe first time to DR. I would like to know where to stay. Puerto plata, Sosua or Santa Dumingo. Where are the bare and dance club. Also can I take a camera or a camcorders in there.

[QUOTE=TeamHorny]How easy would it be to bring 10 (cheap) mp3 players (gifts for the chicas) through dominican customs. I heard that they can charge you more than the item may be worth. Is there a list of items that can or cannot be allowedto bring. I also wanted to bring a bunch of small cosmetics would that be a problem?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks[/QUOTE]

No problem at all. Just burry them in your suitcase.

Customs is looking out for luggage with flat screens and people
walking around with electronics outside their luggage.

Hey guys,

Newly divorced. Ready for a 3 week stay in DR. Looking for suggestions. I want a mix of Local and European top end locations. I have about $50, 000+ to spend on my three weeks (excluding drink, club, casino, etc). As a newbie I figure I should start at the AI's like Vikings / Oxygen Retreat to get my feet wet, then move on to more solo times. I am planning Mid Feb/ to Late March. Any suggestions as to where to meet / talk to the veterans? Any suggestions on where to start. Veteran things to know? I am 32, 6'01" and 220.

[QUOTE=TeamHorny]How easy would it be to bring 10 (cheap) mp3 players (gifts for the chicas) through dominican customs. I heard that they can charge you more than the item may be worth. Is there a list of items that can or cannot be allowedto bring. I also wanted to bring a bunch of small cosmetics would that be a problem?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks[/QUOTE]I never had problems bringing in anything. I have carried numerous electronics in my suitcase. In Puerto Plata Airport they sometimes do a cursory check of the luggage. Sometimes if you give your luggage right away to a malatero (the porters at the airport) the customs guy will let the porter take the luggage outside without checking it. You are bringing in gifts, the electronics are not for sale. During Christmas time many Dominicans return to the island with large electronics. I have brought in electronics, cell phones and other electronics as well as cosmetics, no problem.

[QUOTE=Guthrie]No problem at all. Just burry them in your suitcase.

Customs is looking out for luggage with flat screens and people walking around with electronics outside their luggage.[/QUOTE]So I should not put them in my carry on bag, because it would show on the x-ray. Put them in the checked baggage?

when I was down there in Oct, I didn't notice any pregnant chica doing the business. Is there not a market or is is a moral issue?

[QUOTE=Smderry]Hey guys,

Newly divorced. Ready for a 3 week stay in DR. Looking for suggestions. I want a mix of Local and European top end locations. I have about $50, 000+ to spend on my three weeks (excluding drink, club, casino, etc). As a newbie I figure I should start at the AI's like Vikings / Oxygen Retreat to get my feet wet, then move on to more solo times. I am planning Mid Feb/ to Late March. Any suggestions as to where to meet / talk to the veterans? Any suggestions on where to start. Veteran things to know? I am 32, 6'01" and 220.[/QUOTE]

I'm not so sure that you get more pleasure by spending more, so as you are new to the game, I think I would go somewhere reasonably economical like Blackbeards and see how you take to the game. You might want to think about doing something like finding a driver with a nice vehicle to give you a tour of the DR, and take a couple of ladies along for the ride. Or find a local expat. who would do the same and introduce you to some nice ladies.

With your budget, you really don't need to be with hookers, because you can have pretty much any woman in the DR who takes your fancy.

[QUOTE=TeamHorny]So I should not put them in my carry on bag, because it would show on the x-ray. Put them in the checked baggage?[/QUOTE]I usually put them in my checked luggage, I carry my camera, laptop and my cellphone in my carry on bag. I never had any problems with electronics in my checked luggage. You mentioned you will be bringing cosmetics, you cant carry on liquids, such as perfumes.

[QUOTE=Smderry]Hey guys,

Newly divorced. Ready for a 3 week stay in DR. Looking for suggestions. I want a mix of Local and European top end locations. I have about $50, 000+ to spend on my three weeks (excluding drink, club, casino, etc). As a newbie figure I should start at the AI's like Vikings / Oxygen Retreat to get my feet wet, then move on to more solo times. I am planning Mid Feb/ to Late March. Any suggestions as to where to meet / talk to the veterans? Any suggestions on where to start. Veteran things to know? I am 32, 6'01" and 220.[/QUOTE]

If you have never done this and have 50k to blow here is what I would have you do.

1) Go to Germany, regardless of the cold weather, to bang all the hot hot hot euro chicks in one of the most popular FKKs in the Frankfurt area. This will be more cost effective than going to vikings and you will have tons more selection. You will loose maybe 1 day in travel time but will have all the euro variety you want. This subs for the one girl per day at Vikings unless you want to open you wallet even more. It is just not worth it.

2) Catch a flight to the DR and go to BB to get a feel for the DR.

3) catch a taxi to Sosua and bang the local disco girls.

4) travel from town to town in the DR and circle bang the whole country.

Are you trying to blow the whole 50k so your ex does not get her hands on the money?

I would not go to O2 as the girls are all local girls. I felt funny banging those girls who are sequestered to a compound. They are not allowed to leave anywhere for anything.

[QUOTE=Fuddzie]when I was down there in Oct, I didn't notice any pregnant chica doing the business. Is there not a market or is is a moral issue?[/QUOTE]"Latin" culture = most likely Catholic = "Prego" out of wedlock not likely to be to public"

Have not visited yet. But will be soon.

[QUOTE=Ehunter]If you have never done this and have 50k to blow here is what I would have you do.

1) Go to Germany, regardless of the cold weather, to bang all the hot hot hot euro chicks in one of the most popular FKKs in the Frankfurt area. This will be more cost effective than going to vikings and you will have tons more selection. You will loose maybe 1 day in travel time but will have all the euro variety you want. This subs for the one girl per day at Vikings unless you want to open you wallet even more. It is just not worth it.

2) Catch a flight to the DR and go to BB to get a feel for the DR.

3) catch a taxi to Sosua and bang the local disco girls.

4) travel from town to town in the DR and circle bang the whole country.

Are you trying to blow the whole 50k so your ex does not get her hands on the money?

I would not go to O2 as the girls are all local girls. I felt funny banging those girls who are sequestered to a compound. They are not allowed to leave anywhere for anything.[/QUOTE]I am not trying to blow the money to keep it from the ex. This is just "cash on hand", . Have plenty more. But feel the "need to make up for lost time" over the past several years. I figured the warm climate would be nice. I like the idea of meeting a "Vet" for some mentoring on the first trip. Any mid-February takers? Received advice about staying at Hotel Magnifico in Caberete. Looks very nice, especially for the price.

[QUOTE=Ehunter]If you have never done this and have 50k to blow here is what I would have you do.


With 50k to blow there is only 1 place i would go to Brazil/Rio de Janeiro

[QUOTE=Smderry]Hey guys,

Newly divorced. Ready for a 3 week stay in DR. Looking for suggestions. I want a mix of Local and European top end locations. I have about $50, 000+ to spend on my three weeks (excluding drink, club, casino, etc). As a newbie I figure I should start at the AI's like Vikings / Oxygen Retreat to get my feet wet, then move on to more solo times. I am planning Mid Feb/ to Late March. Any suggestions as to where to meet / talk to the veterans? Any suggestions on where to start. Veteran things to know? I am 32, 6'01" and 220.[/QUOTE]

Yes I would recommend (and I am going) to blackbeards (BB's) google for website. Then spend some days in Sousa,at the NEW GARDEN hotel is good.. Google that also, hitting clubs like crystals, classicos and la passion , you'll have a great time.

[QUOTE=Smderry]Hey guys,

Newly divorced. Ready for a 3 week stay in DR. Looking for suggestions. I want a mix of Local and European top end locations. I have about $50, 000+ to spend on my three weeks (excluding drink, club, casino, etc). As a newbie I figure I should start at the AI's like Vikings / Oxygen Retreat to get my feet wet, then move on to more solo times. I am planning Mid Feb/ to Late March. Any suggestions as to where to meet / talk to the veterans? Any suggestions on where to start. Veteran things to know? I am 32, 6'01" and 220.[/QUOTE]50 k for three weeks, you can have a blast. I don't know the AI places Vikings/Oxygen/Blackbeards. There are some very nice villas that you can rent on the northcoast, with a maid, a cook, private pool, jacuzzi, on the beach if you want. Rent a SUV. I would definitely visit Santiago and Santo Domingo. There are some fine chicas in Santo Domingo. At least one club in Santo Domingo has international chicas, take out price for the higher end chicas about 200 U.S. Dollars or less. I would suggest you try not to make yourself a target by advertising too much, that you have a lot of money to burn.

Caberete has a young crowd, mostly tourists who go there to windsurf and kite board. Good number of white chicas, european, in Cabarete, some topless on the beach. Local chicas in Dom. Rep., like Caberete. Not many working girls in Cabarete. Members have previously posted about scams involving the police in Cabarete. I never got any action in Cabarete.

Use the atm machines to withdraw cash as needed. Decent Casino in Cabarete (with a disco upstairs, I was there two years ago), two casinos in Sosua, a very small one adjacent to Sosua Bay Hotel and the other casino is Playa Chiquita casino, five minutes by car from the center of Sosua. Neither Casino in Sosua is anything special. There is at least one casino in the Playa Dorada complex in Puerto Plata. Santiago has several casinos and Santo Domingo has numerous casinos.

Another member posted recently about his trip wherein he had a driver who had a gun, you may want to contact that member for more information.

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[QUOTE=Smderry]Hey guys,

Newly divorced. Ready for a 3 week stay in DR. Looking for suggestions. I want a mix of Local and European top end locations. I have about $50, 000+ to spend on my three weeks (excluding drink, club, casino, etc). As a newbie I figure I should start at the AI's like Vikings / Oxygen Retreat to get my feet wet, then move on to more solo times. I am planning Mid Feb/ to Late March. Any suggestions as to where to meet / talk to the veterans? Any suggestions on where to start. Veteran things to know? I am 32, 6'01" and 220.[/QUOTE]With that much Money do not even go to Sosua. For that much money you deserve girls that are way higher up in class and looks than the chicks in the sosua area. Go to Santo Domingo and fuck the hottest university students and chicks that you can find at the mall. These girls will be stunners and not some barrio *****.

Actually I dont even think you can spend that much money in DR even you tried to spend it. You can probably make 10 trips over there for that much money.

[QUOTE=Smderry]I am not trying to blow the money to keep it from the ex. This is just "cash on hand", . Have plenty more. But feel the "need to make up for lost time" over the past several years. I figured the warm climate would be nice. I like the idea of meeting a "Vet" for some mentoring on the first trip. Any mid-February takers? Received advice about staying at Hotel Magnifico in Caberete. Looks very nice, especially for the price.[/QUOTE]

I think your idea is an excellent one. First off, there is no doubt that you will spend your three weeks getting fucked silly with a variety of attractive women. That is not in doubt.

The question really is how you are going to spend your three weeks and hopefully won't be ending your three weeks wishing you had done things differently.

That is why I think the most important thing for you is to try to meet some of the English-speaking expatriate residents who hang around the scene, as they can help you make travel arrangements, introduce you to women etc.

In my opinion it would be a good idea for you to spend some of your first days staying or just hanging out at Blackbeards at Costambar, not just to bang chicas, but also because there are a number of expatriates who hang out around the area (you will have to ask arount) who have plently of time on their hands to help you out.

DO NOT tell people you have loads of money, because that way everybody and their buddy will have some scheme to help you out (rip you off) so you need to find someone who is reasonably trustworthy. This person can also help you get a local cell phone, which you will surely need. Bring an unlocked GSM camera phone with you.

With your budget it would not be difficult to have a driver and vehicle on call 24/7, so you have no restrictions on where you go and when you go there, which is one of the biggest problems for budget visitors. If I were you I would make this one of my major expenses, because it is the key to having a wonderful time in the DR. I would not drive myself--you will soon see why.

So you can stay in a nice hotel and return there whenever you want, and possibly rent a room somewhere else (for example Blackbeards or Europa Hotel in Sosua) to take chicas for sex, where you do not have your valuables. Also that way, you may have "respectable" aquaintances at your nice hotel and keep them apart from your mongering associates.

I would not stay at one of the "premium" sex resorts, because all they will want to do is keep you on campus and milk you for what they can get, rather than helping you to get the max out of your DR experience.

And don't be afraid to ask for what you want. If, for example, you want threesomes with 2 girs having sex together (a perennial favorite) don't be afraid to ask, and even if not every girl will do it, sooner or later you will find what you want, for everyone has their price. Remember almost every woman you see in the DR will be available to you, though not necessarily as a straight pay-for-play proposition. Just have your Spanish-speaking aquaintance approach her and tell her "my friend thinks you are hot" and see what kind of response you get.

Obviously with such a large budget, you can afford to rent the swankiest mansion or stay in the poshest resorts, but doing these things alone won't necessarily give the greatest pleasure, because ultimately it is the human companionship that makes or breaks a vacation.

You will have a wonderful time anyway, so good luck.

[QUOTE=Frannie]And don't be afraid to ask for what you want. If, for example, you want threesomes with 2 girs having sex together (a perennial favorite) don't be afraid to ask, and even if not every girl will do it, sooner or later you will find what you want, for everyone has their price. Remember almost every woman you see in the DR will be available to you, though not necessarily as a straight pay-for-play proposition. Just have your Spanish-speaking aquaintance approach her and tell her "my friend thinks you are hot" and see what kind of response you get.
You will have a wonderful time anyway, so good luck.[/QUOTE]50k for three weeks, works out to about 2,300 dollars per day. With that kind of budget in the Dominican Republic, I can imagine he can have threesomes, foursomes, fivesomes or sixsomes. He should hire a guy just to photograph the carnality.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]50k for three weeks, works out to about 2,300 dollars per day. With that kind of budget in the Dominican Republic, I can imagine he can have threesomes, foursomes, fivesomes or sixsomes. He should hire a guy just to photograph the carnality.[/QUOTE]

Yes, he could, but my experience is that more isn't always better, and that even with threesomes, it takes quite a bit of practice to get the right chemistry so that each participant feels comfortable. Maybe others have different experience.

Remember that the original poster is quite new to the mongering scene and probably isn't as jaded as some of us old lags. I know when I first started going to the DR a few years back, I was really blown away by the fact that having sex with any attractive woman you saw in the street was a distinct possibility and not just an idle fantasy, and that even if you couldn't have her, you could probably find one that looked just like her.

[QUOTE=Frannie]Yes, he could, but my experience is that more isn't always better, and that even with threesomes, it takes quite a bit of practice to get the right chemistry so that each participant feels comfortable. Maybe others have different experience.

Remember that the original poster is quite new to the mongering scene and probably isn't as jaded as some of us old lags. I know when I first started going to the DR a few years back, I was really blown away by the fact that having sex with any attractive woman you saw in the street was a distinct possibility and not just an idle fantasy, and that even if you couldn't have her, you could probably find one that looked just like her.[/QUOTE]You are exactly right, it is incredible, you can meet a fine chica in the Dominican Republic for the first time in person and within 20 minutes you can be banging her. I was just imagining the stuff I might do with 2300 dollars per day, freak show. 6 girls even at 300 dollars per girl, gets you to 1800. There are a good number of chicas who would do some kinky stuff for 300 dollars for one night. I am sure he can bang some really hot non-hardcore chicas with that money.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]50k for three weeks, works out to about 2,300 dollars per day. With that kind of budget in the Dominican Republic, I can imagine he can have threesomes, foursomes, fivesomes or sixsomes. He should hire a guy just to photograph the carnality.[/QUOTE]I feel the island could be on the sale for that amount!:)or at least half of its girls (WG e non-pro!)

[QUOTE=Smderry]... feel the "need to make up for lost time" over the past several years...[/QUOTE]You will [b]never[/b] make up for lost time. What's gone is gone. What you can do is start a new life. You don't need to spend $50,000 in three weeks to have fun in DR. Just go there, rent a condo for a month, find a good guy to hang around with and the rest will come naturally. By the way, don't even think about carrying the $50k with you.

And most important, remember the the old bull/new bull story when they saw the cows pasturing in the distance and the young bull said "let's run there and fuck a cow", and the old bull replied: "no, let's walk and fuck them all".

With this I want to tell you, don't rush it. Take it easy and enjoy.

[QUOTE=Rebel Monger]You will [b]never[/b] make up for lost time. What's gone is gone. What you can do is start a new life. You don't need to spend $50,000 in three weeks to have fun in DR. Just go there, rent a condo for a month, find a good guy to hang around with and the rest will come naturally. By the way, don't even think about carrying the $50k with you.
And most important, remember the the old bull/new bull story when they saw the cows pasturing in the distance and the young bull said "let's run there and fuck a cow", and the old bull replied: "no, let's walk and fuck them all".
With this I want to tell you, don't rush it. Take it easy and enjoy.[/QUOTE]That story about the cow is true, so true!

It's alway's better to take your time, not act obvious (not letting people know why you are actualy there for) and having them come to you.

I learnt that on my second trip in Dr. And the best way to do so is to go for 14 day's.

John Jr.

''Its time for a change''

[QUOTE=Smderry] I have about $50, 000+ to spend on my three weeks (excluding drink, club, casino, etc). [/QUOTE]X E dot com says that is 1,772,625 PESOS! That translates roughly to 1181.75 pieces of ass at the going rate of 1500 pesos for an all nighter. I believe if my math is right, he can have one girl all night, every night for 3.238 years.

Does that put it in perspective. Hell, at 3000 pesos he'd be busy every night for at least a year and 1/2.

I can't imagine what one would have to do to get turned on at that point????

[QUOTE=Smderry]Hey guys,

Newly divorced. Ready for a 3 week stay in DR. Looking for suggestions. I want a mix of Local and European top end locations. I have about $50, 000+ to spend on my three weeks (excluding drink, club, casino, etc). As a newbie I figure I should start at the AI's like Vikings / Oxygen Retreat to get my feet wet, then move on to more solo times. I am planning Mid Feb/ to Late March. Any suggestions as to where to meet / talk to the veterans? Any suggestions on where to start. Veteran things to know? I am 32, 6'01" and 220.[/QUOTE]Depends what you want to do, and which kinds of girls you like. If you prefer whiter girls who are upscale and you can talk to I would head to Cafe Photo in Sao Sao Paulo for a week and pick the best girl for a week in a fabulus villa on the coast - then maybe head off to Bahia or the North for some more local types. Brazilian girls have to edge on Dominicans, I suggest. Obviously just thinking what I would do in your shoes.

I believe that there are buses that go to Puerto Plata or Sousa from Santo Domingo, I wanted to know where do I catch them and whats the price? Also how much would it cost to take a taxis from the airport of Santo Domingo to either places?

Thanks

[QUOTE=Dabawl]I believe that there are buses that go to Puerto Plata or Sousa from Santo Domingo, I wanted to know where do I catch them and whats the price? Also how much would it cost to take a taxis from the airport of Santo Domingo to either places?

Thanks[/QUOTE]Forget taxis to Puerto Plata or Sosua. It will be too expensive. Ask for Caribe Tours, Av. 27 de Febrero. Buses leave every hour and cost is a few hundred pesos. Sometimes you have to change buses in Santiago so be aware of that!

[QUOTE=Dabawl]I believe that there are buses that go to Puerto Plata or Sousa from Santo Domingo, I wanted to know where do I catch them and whats the price? Also how much would it cost to take a taxis from the airport of Santo Domingo to either places?

Thanks[/QUOTE]A taxi would be expensive from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata, I would imagine over 100 us dollars. Metro Bus goes from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata and Sosua. The Metro bus station in Santo Domingo is on Avenida Winston Churchill a little past Ave. 27 de Febrero, on the right hand side, going in the direction of Ave. Kennedy. Caribe Tours is another bus company that goes from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata. Caribe tours has a website on the internet with their schedule. One Caribe Tours bus station is on Avenida 27 de Febrero not far from Ave. 30 de Marzo. Ave 30 de marzo is close to the beginning of zona colonial. Cost from Santo Domingo to Sosua on a bus is around 10 dollars. I have not taken the bus, other members here will have more accurate information.

Has anyone checked out La Vega. Seems like a larger classy city.

[QUOTE=Dabawl]I believe that there are buses that go to Puerto Plata or Sousa from Santo Domingo, I wanted to know where do I catch them and whats the price? Also how much would it cost to take a taxis from the airport of Santo Domingo to either places?

Thanks[/QUOTE]Taxi is expensive. It would be cheaper, probably, to change your flight to Puerto Plata. Caribe Tours or Metro buses are cheap.

Hey, I’m fairly new to ISG, but follow the threads on occasion. I’m planning a trip to BBs this summer and need some insight on what I should expect to spend while at the resort and enjoying surrounding attractions. Other than BBs where can I go and what can I do. I’m rookie so any and all help is appreciated.

Thanks for the help.

[QUOTE=Black Bond]Hey, I’m fairly new to ISG, but follow the threads on occasion. I’m planning a trip to BBs this summer and need some insight on what I should expect to spend while at the resort and enjoying surrounding attractions. Other than BBs where can I go and what can I do. I’m rookie so any and all help is appreciated.[/QUOTE]Hey Black Bond!

How do you expect guys to advise you if you going to block PM's?

PM me if you want help.

[QUOTE=Black Bond]Hey, I’m fairly new to ISG, but follow the threads on occasion. I’m planning a trip to BBs this summer and need some insight on what I should expect to spend while at the resort and enjoying surrounding attractions. Other than BBs where can I go and what can I do. I’m rookie so any and all help is appreciated.[/QUOTE]


Just read the Puerto Plata thread, you will find all the necessary information when you go throught the pages.
Well it all dependes what kind of room you are going to book i think a standard room is for 55 dollars per day, there are more expensive rooms as well, how many times you want to get laid ST(1-2 hours) is 1300 pesos which is round 40 dollars and all night long is 2400 pesos which is round about 80 dollars depending on the exchange rate.
For more information send me a PM or read the Puerto Plata thread.

[QUOTE=Fuddzie]Has anyone checked out La Vega. Seems like a larger classy city.[/QUOTE]La Vega seems like a typical smaller Dominican city. I drove through it my last trip, the road I was on had a bunch of car dealers. I was visiting some chica who lived in the direction of Jarabacoa. Some cuties in La Vega. I will visit it again on my next trip.

I had not been in Dom Rep for over three months, (my last trip was about 4 months prior and hence I had not used my Dominican cellular in over three months). I was worried whether I would had have to pay and activate my claro cellular phone again. I entered in the Dom Rep recently and bought a claro card, dialed 1133 and entered the numbers from the back of the card. My phone worked, no problem. I did not have to pay for another activation. I received some text message saying I would have to pay 40 dollars or something, but I ignored it, maybe a scam. I also have a new Claro card in my luggage that i will use the next time I go into Dom Rep, supposedly an unused Claro card is good for 6 months.

I would suggest always having an extra Claro or Orange card with you. Maybe buy two at a time. Can be a pain in the ass, when you are running out of minutes late at night and then you have to do search for a place to buy a card. Sundays can be difficult as well to buy cards. I had an extra samsung phone with me, that i did not activate, but I kept it plugged in, so that I always had a fully charged battery. The Nissan Tiida vehicle I had from Alamo, the cigarette lighter outlet did not work, so I was unable to charge the phone in my car. I had the other samsung fully charged so I was able to swap out the battery. (bought the verizon prepaid samsung camera phone at my local walmart for 25 dollars, works perfect in Dom Rep, after I activated it in Dom Rep over 10 months ago)

Drove me a little crazy with chicas phoning me with different numbers. A couple of jealous boyfriends phoned me and sent me text messages. I ignored them, one chica said she was sorry, that this dude kept calling me, she said she had nothing going on with him. I usually kept the phone in vibrate mode. Occasionally I would put it in silent mode. Only one chica, who gave me very little sex, wanted to check my text messages and asked me why I didn't answer my phone when someone was calling me in her presence. I dropped her. Most of the other chicas were not like spies.

I had an acer laptop that had built in encryption software, so I encrypted all the photos once I transferred them to my laptop. I would highly suggest that you put a password on your laptop. If the chicas want to use your laptop let them sign in as a guest, I guess that way they don't have access to your c drive folders, but I don't know for sure. Some of the chicas are clever with computers, best they don't have access to your photos on your laptop. I also bring with me multiple sd cards for the digital camera (sd cards are cheap now), so that I can swap out sd cards when I am with different chicas in the same day or night. Also good to have a password for your laptop in case it gets stolen. On my next trip I will install a disk locking software on my laptop, this way in case it is stolen, the thieves will not be able to access the hard drive.

If you are doing multiple chicas in the same day, gf chicas, always check your mattress and sheets for any evidence a chica may have left behind. Some chica scratched my back during sex and the next day when I was with a different gf chica, she saw the scratches, I said I got them in the pool (bad excuse), I probably should have said I had some bad mosquito bites.

I now keep my box of condoms in the front pocket my large suitcase, so that I always know where they are and can access then quickly. I usually don't like to leave out a box of condoms in the bathroom, because I know some jealous gf type chica would probably count them, to see how many I have used.

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I smoke Marlboro lights, bad habit I know, I will try to quit soon. This post is for the smoking mongers. Most places in Santo Domingo are now non smoking. Pacos restaurant in el conde, non-smoking inside. The Jaragua casino allows smoking, Manolos outside seating allows smoking. Hard Rock Cafe no smoking inside. Bar Atarazana no smoking. Baby Dolls no smoking. Overlounge and Tribeca in Santiago were non-smoking. Las Colinas Rancho Typico I smoked outside. Cucaramonga restaurant in front the monument (Santiago) I was able to smoke on the second floor in the restaurant. Hotel El Gran Almirante allowed smoking in the lobby, probably in the casino as well. I received a non-smoking room at the Hotel El Emabajador in Santo Domingo, but the room had a large balcony so I was able to smoke there.

I don't like the Marlboro lights made in Dominican Republic, when I smoke them, they dry out my mouth. Good deal at duty free at JFK in New York for cigarettes, 5 cartons for around 130 dollars. A carton of cigarettes here in New York runs about 70 dollars. The Marlboro lights they sell in duty free when leaving the Dominican Republic are made in Switzerland, I don't like them.

Hopefully I'll quit soon. Some chicas really hate the smoking, my wingman hates when I smoke as well.

I'm going to BB's in 3 weeks and was wondering if you can get oxycodone without a prescription down there?

[QUOTE=Malepig]I'm going to BB's in 3 weeks and was wondering if you can get oxycodone without a prescription down there?[/QUOTE]Pain killers are a controlled substance in Dom Rep, from what I know, you need a prescription for that. Antibiotics, cialis, viagra, you can buy over the counter without a prescription.

One time when I left Puerto Plata, my stomach got upset on the plane. I now carry with me on the plane chewable immodium tablets and chewable pepto bismol tablets. Another time I flew when I had a cold, while coming down to land, my ears could not decompress (because of the nasal congestion), terrible pain, like pins being stuck in my ears. I now usually carry on with me a few benadryl pills and a few tylenol cold tablets. If you take vitamins on a daily basis, this past trip I had chewable centrum multiple vitamins, chewable vitamin c and chewable low dosage aspirin. With the chewables you don't need water to take them.

During my February Rio flight by chance I started singing during landing and miraculously there were no usual ears pain. I repeated on my way back ( I know no one sings on the way back) and worked again.

Can anyone comment, please?

What is the maximum you can withdraw money in an ATM of the Dominican Republic?

[QUOTE=Salvatore X]What is the maximum you can withdraw money in an ATM of the Dominican Republic?[/QUOTE]When you use the ATM you will get a lower exchange rate, something like $34 instead of $35 whatever it is right now.

Salvatore X, I believe that it's about $500 dollars or about 15000 RDs.

[QUOTE=Malepig]I'm going to BB's in 3 weeks and was wondering if you can get oxycodone without a prescription down there?[/QUOTE]

Your names not Rush is it? LoL

You can get many drugs without a prescription. If I was you I would not try to bring anything back home with you.

[QUOTE=Questner]During my February Rio flight by chance I started singing during landing and miraculously there were no usual ears pain. I repeated on my way back ( I know no one sings on the way back) and worked again.

Can anyone comment, please?[/QUOTE]

Try doing what scuba divers do to equalize water pressure.Pinch your nose with two fingers and gently blow out your nose.

Try it now you will feel the pressure on your eardrums.

Visa electron card works in Dominic Repubblic?

[QUOTE=Dewon642]Salvatore X, I believe that it's about $500 dollars or about 15000 RDs.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Dewon642]Salvatore X, I believe that it's about $500 dollars or about 15000 RDs.[/QUOTE]I routinely take out 30,000 - 35,000 pesos from ATM. The limit on a transaction may be 10-15k but I just take card out, and do a new transaction to take out more money. I believe the daily limit is $1,000 USD but the transaction limit may be 300 to 500.

[QUOTE=Salvatore X]What is the maximum you can withdraw money in an ATM of the Dominican Republic?[/QUOTE]

As I remember it was 10,000 peso per transaction. The daily limit is set by you and your financial institution. If you are close to your daily limit always check for an exchange rate and how the conversion is done otherwise you can get an unsufficient funds message if you exceed your daily limit even by a cent.

[QUOTE=MelowDownEasy]Your names not Rush is it? LoL

You can get many drugs without a prescription. If I was you I would not try to bring anything back home with you.[/QUOTE]HAHAHA! I have a legit prescription for oxycontin. Just a hassle to bring the paperwork just in case.

Worse case: The Chica's will have to rub out the pain.

[QUOTE=Malepig]HAHAHA! I have a legit prescription for oxycontin. Just a hassle to bring the paperwork just in case.

Worse case: The Chica's will have to rub out the pain.[/QUOTE]

If you bring the pills in the original prescription bottle you will have no problems with customs in or out of the country.

[QUOTE=Salvatore X]What is the maximum you can withdraw money in an ATM of the Dominican Republic?[/QUOTE]


I just used two different cards in SDQ, La Romana, Santiago and Sosua. Used ScotiaBank, Banco Popular and Leon. Transaction limit on all is 10K pesos. What Partyr2 said re daily limitations.

Since we touched on one pharmacy question, I do have another one I have never seen addressed here on the board.

I pick up my generic cialis here and stock up on my trips to the DR for my time in the States, as getting these in the DR is much cheaper and they do the trick for me. I occasionally us AmbienCR as a sleep aid at home, and have used its generic counterpart also. My health insurance does not cover this and the costs can start to add up. I was wondering if anyone knows if either AmbienCR or its generic form are available over the counter without a prescription? Is it cheaper than the States?

Thanks in advance.

Try Costco for Generic Ambien it is dirt cheap, there. A buddy of mine who has been on Ambien for years, says Costco has best price.

[QUOTE=Smderry]I am not trying to blow the money to keep it from the ex. This is just "cash on hand", . Have plenty more. But feel the "need to make up for lost time" over the past several years. I figured the warm climate would be nice. I like the idea of meeting a "Vet" for some mentoring on the first trip. Any mid-February takers? Received advice about staying at Hotel Magnifico in Caberete. Looks very nice, especially for the price.[/QUOTE]To EHunter, Frannie, RebelMonger, BobsThrobbinKnob, and the rest of you who "advised" smderry: I am his "ex" and we were hardly divorced when he posted. He didn't have the balls to divorce me instead he ran off with our money. He also did not have $50K. He was planning to take all of my bonus money. Note that he didn't and doesn't have a job. He did steal $10K of our money by running up the line of credit on our house that I now have to pay back. How lovely that all of you creeps could wish him "good time", "good luck" and suggest ways to spend MY money.

You all are disgusting and can go to hell. One more note: if you are going to post on this page, don't be an idiot like smderry and use your real initials. For shit sake, make up a screen name like "BobsThrobbinKnob."

[QUOTE=Smderry Ex]To EHunter, Frannie, RebelMonger, BobsThrobbinKnob, and the rest of you who "advised" smderry: I am his "ex" and we were hardly divorced when he posted. He didn't have the balls to divorce me instead he ran off with our money. He also did not have $50K. He was planning to take all of my bonus money. Note that he didn't and doesn't have a job. He did steal $10K of our money by running up the line of credit on our house that I now have to pay back. How lovely that all of you creeps could wish him "good time", "good luck" and suggest ways to spend MY money.

You all are disgusting and can go to hell. One more note: if you are going to post on this page, don't be an idiot like smderry and use your real initials. For shit sake, make up a screen name like "BobsThrobbinKnob."[/QUOTE]"Arguing on the internet is like running at the special olympics. Even if you win, you're still retarded."

[QUOTE=Smderry Ex]To EHunter, Frannie, RebelMonger, BobsThrobbinKnob, and the rest of you who "advised" smderry: I am his "ex" and we were hardly divorced when he posted. He didn't have the balls to divorce me instead he ran off with our money. He also did not have $50K. He was planning to take all of my bonus money. Note that he didn't and doesn't have a job. He did steal $10K of our money by running up the line of credit on our house that I now have to pay back. How lovely that all of you creeps could wish him "good time", "good luck" and suggest ways to spend MY money.

You all are disgusting and can go to hell. One more note: if you are going to post on this page, don't be an idiot like smderry and use your real initials. For shit sake, make up a screen name like "BobsThrobbinKnob."[/QUOTE]You are a prime example of what is wrong with some women (if you really are a woman, no way of knowing anything that you post or what your supposed husband posted is real or not). Assuming what you post is real, all that you care about is material, your money, your house. Obviously you could not keep your man happy and because of your own selfishness and greed, you try to blame unknown strangers for your own shortcomings. Pathetic.

Probably when you were younger, you might have been more attractive and I am certain that you were rude and nasty to many men who tried to be friendly with you. Now you are probably older and less attractive and less men find you desirable. So now you will be a bitter old sea hag.

You can take a trip to Dominican and go and meet some Dominican men. They will ony want you for your money. You can learn how is it, to be with someone who only wants you for material reasons. But I doubt you will ever learn, a zebra never changes their stripes, and a greedy materialistic woman, will always be that way.

Have fun paying off that 10k line of credit, haha. I don't know if your husband went to Dominican or not, but it would be justice if he did and had unprotected sex with with many transvestites and came back to you for unprotected sex. You wished me to hell and called me a creep, so I have no sympathy for you. Go and cry like a woman loser.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]"Arguing on the internet is like running at the special olympics. Even if you win, you're still retarded."[/QUOTE]That is the funiest thing i have heard in a long time.I will have to remember that quote you made my day.

[QUOTE=Smderry Ex]To EHunter, Frannie, RebelMonger, BobsThrobbinKnob, and the rest of you who "advised" smderry: I am his "ex" and we were hardly divorced when he posted. He didn't have the balls to divorce me instead he ran off with our money. He also did not have $50K. He was planning to take all of my bonus money. Note that he didn't and doesn't have a job. He did steal $10K of our money by running up the line of credit on our house that I now have to pay back. How lovely that all of you creeps could wish him "good time", "good luck" and suggest ways to spend MY money.

You all are disgusting and can go to hell. One more note: if you are going to post on this page, don't be an idiot like smderry and use your real initials. For shit sake, make up a screen name like "BobsThrobbinKnob."[/QUOTE]

But ma'am, the advice I wrote was:

"I'm not so sure that you get more pleasure by spending more, so as you are new to the game, I think I would go somewhere reasonably economical..."

So without knowing what a scoundrel the fellow was, I was still trying to save your money by dissuading him from blowing it all on wine, women, and song. However it sounds to me like he is/was beyond redemption.

A person who is saying fuck it and standing up for themselves is so unique. Passion and a little bit of what the fuck attitude is hot as hell in a lady.

If more women had this in them there would be a hell of a lot more happy men.

I thin

[QUOTE=Smderry Ex]To EHunter, Frannie, RebelMonger, BobsThrobbinKnob, and the rest of you who "advised" smderry: I am his "ex" and we were hardly divorced when he posted. He didn't have the balls to divorce me instead he ran off with our money. He also did not have $50K. He was planning to take all of my bonus money. Note that he didn't and doesn't have a job. He did steal $10K of our money by running up the line of credit on our house that I now have to pay back. How lovely that all of you creeps could wish him "good time", "good luck" and suggest ways to spend MY money.

You all are disgusting and can go to hell. One more note: if you are going to post on this page, don't be an idiot like smderry and use your real initials. For shit sake, make up a screen name like "BobsThrobbinKnob."[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]"Arguing on the internet is like running at the special olympics. Even if you win, you're still retarded."[/QUOTE]I agree, this is funny as hell. It is like trying to argue with the Dominican police or the AI management staff. You can't win.

I wanted to know what is the exchange rate on the street in POP , Sosua or Cabarete.

For US and Canadian $

[QUOTE=John Jr]I wanted to know what is the exchange rate on the street in POP , Sosua or Cabarete.

For US and Canadian $[/QUOTE][url]http://finance.yahoo.com/currency-converter?amt=1&from=USD&to=DOP&submit=Convert#from=USD;to=DOP;amt=1[/url]

[QUOTE=John Jr]I wanted to know what is the exchange rate on the street in POP , Sosua or Cabarete.

For US and Canadian $[/QUOTE]From another site: Sosua Banco Santa Cruz, Posted 35.70:1 with account 35.80:1.

[QUOTE=Bkgee][url]http://finance.yahoo.com/currency-converter?amt=1&from=USD&to=DOP&submit=Convert#from=USD;to=DOP;amt=1[/url][/QUOTE]


Guy's links are great but i want to know how much are they giving on the street today.

Is anyone in Dr. these day's ?

[QUOTE=John Jr]Guy's links are great but i want to know how much are they giving on the street today.

Is anyone in Dr. these day's ?[/QUOTE]In the street you get less, and some of them have counterfit money at that. your best bet is western union across the street from the big supermarket in sosua, and are a couple other small places to change money, but the guys on the street will beat you!

[QUOTE=Smderry Ex]To EHunter, Frannie, RebelMonger, BobsThrobbinKnob, and the rest of you who "advised" smderry: I am his "ex" and we were hardly divorced when he posted. He didn't have the balls to divorce me instead he ran off with our money. He also did not have $50K. He was planning to take all of my bonus money. Note that he didn't and doesn't have a job. He did steal $10K of our money by running up the line of credit on our house that I now have to pay back. How lovely that all of you creeps could wish him "good time", "good luck" and suggest ways to spend MY money.

You all are disgusting and can go to hell. One more note: if you are going to post on this page, don't be an idiot like smderry and use your real initials. For shit sake, make up a screen name like "BobsThrobbinKnob."[/QUOTE]

Ya… well, I am just reading this and why I decided to reply I just don’t know. I don’t even expect you to return here and read the commentary. Some replies are a little harsh although spot on. The only thing I could add here is…

You are the person who choose your partner so the biggest blame is on YOURSELF. That is, this is 100% your own fault. You did not know his character well enough when you married the guy. Own up to it.

As a firm believer in Karma just let me say… Most likely, you got what you had coming to you. Deal with it, move on, and stop blaming your woes on the rest of the world.

[QUOTE=Koki9290]I just used two different cards in SDQ, La Romana, Santiago and Sosua. Used ScotiaBank, Banco Popular and Leon. Transaction limit on all is 10K pesos. What Partyr2 said re daily limitations.[/QUOTE]I think it depends on your bank but whatever is the max to withdraw from your home bank's country should be the max in the DR. I normally draw out $1,000.00 at a time, right now about 35k pesos. My max per day in the US was also a thousand. I do this to keep down on constantly getting charged for the int'l atm fees from the atm.

Now they have GPS!

Dominican Republic now also with GPS system

[url]www.ola.com.do[/url]

Car show 2009 in Sosúa

From Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 April car enthusiasts can visit the car show, held in the car park of the Banco Popular in Sosúa. The latest models will be displayed and motoring fans can eat their hearts out. There is also good news for bargain-hunters, because most models will be sold at reduced prices. Anyone wanting to buy a car, but not having enough cash on hand, can always apply to the Banco Popular for a loan. Bank staff will be ready to give you all the necessary information.

I am planning a late June trip to the DR and having a hard time deciding whether to stay at Black Beards or the New Garden. I went to Curacao last year and had a great time but this is my first trip to the DR. I’ll be traveling alone and speak no Spanish.

I like Black Beards’ business model. The concept of having available ladies on site at a fix price appeals to me. I would not have to find the ladies, negotiate a price or worry about getting ripped off. Everything needed would be available at the resort. Since the ladies are regulars even the available services would be known. But that is also the problem. I’m afraid that it would get old after a few of days. Also there does not appear to be much else to do in the area.

On the other hand the New Garden is in the middle of a town with restaurants, shops, bars and other available activities. Also the best scuba diving is near Sosua which is important to me. The problem is I not sure how successful I would be in obtain quality and affordable ladies. The logistics of Sosua may be too overwhelming and stressful.

My vision of the ideal vacation day is spending the morning diving, the afternoon relaxing, then after a nice dinner and a few drinks spending time with an agreeable lady. I don’t see myself staying out partying until the wee hours of the morning but you never know. If the diving sucks that's what I may end up doing. Any comments/suggestions that would persuade me one way or the other would be appreciated.

[QUOTE=John from NJ]I am planning a late June trip to the DR and having a hard time deciding whether to stay at Black Beards or the New Garden. I went to Curacao last year and had a great time but this is my first trip to the DR. I’ll be traveling alone and speak no Spanish.

I like Black Beards’ business model. The concept of having available ladies on site at a fix price appeals to me. I would not have to find the ladies, negotiate a price or worry about getting ripped off. Everything needed would be available at the resort. Since the ladies are regulars even the available services would be known. But that is also the problem. I’m afraid that it would get old after a few of days. Also there does not appear to be much else to do in the area.

On the other hand the New Garden is in the middle of a town with restaurants, shops, bars and other available activities. Also the best scuba diving is near Sosua which is important to me. The problem is I not sure how successful I would be in obtain quality and affordable ladies. The logistics of Sosua may be too overwhelming and stressful.

My vision of the ideal vacation day is spending the morning diving, the afternoon relaxing, then after a nice dinner and a few drinks spending time with an agreeable lady. I don’t see myself staying out partying until the wee hours of the morning but you never know. If the diving sucks that's what I may end up doing. Any comments/suggestions that would persuade me one way or the other would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]Why don't you call Blackbeards and ask about their diving contact information. Call the diving company then ask all the questions you need regarding the terms etc. Make sure you ask about locations as taxi fares could make it prohibitive. If you have to take a taxi to Sosua or Caberete from Costambar it will cost quite a bit. I know there is diving outside of Puerta Plata, but not being a diver I can't vouch one way or another.

In saying that, after your morning dive you would go back to the resort, refect on your dive and relax. Clean up, have a few drinks, dinner and enjoy the chicas on your terms. This would be the most stress free way in my estimation for a first timer. So, taking it slow for your first visit would be my advise. But you are correct that Blackbeards is somewhat isolated with very little to do.

Sosua offers more with regards to activity. If the better diving is to be had there then it would be more cost effective to stay in Sosua based on taxi expenses alone. Again, Google the Sosua diving scene and ask the appropriate questions. In Sosua you are on your own with no one to hold your hand. Personally I've never had an issue and enjoy the main drag, shops, the wonderful beach and the overall scene more then the confinement of Blackbeards. Chicas are everywhere and it's easy to score. Just backpeddle thru some reports and you will do fine.

My 2 cents.

Either way

[QUOTE=John from NJ]I am planning a late June trip to the DR and having a hard time deciding whether to stay at Black Beards or the New Garden. I went to Curacao last year and had a great time but this is my first trip to the DR. I’ll be traveling alone and speak no Spanish.

I like Black Beards’ business model. The concept of having available ladies on site at a fix price appeals to me. I would not have to find the ladies, negotiate a price or worry about getting ripped off. Everything needed would be available at the resort. Since the ladies are regulars even the available services would be known. But that is also the problem. I’m afraid that it would get old after a few of days. Also there does not appear to be much else to do in the area.

On the other hand the New Garden is in the middle of a town with restaurants, shops, bars and other available activities. Also the best scuba diving is near Sosua which is important to me. The problem is I not sure how successful I would be in obtain quality and affordable ladies. The logistics of Sosua may be too overwhelming and stressful.

My vision of the ideal vacation day is spending the morning diving, the afternoon relaxing, then after a nice dinner and a few drinks spending time with an agreeable lady. I don’t see myself staying out partying until the wee hours of the morning but you never know. If the diving sucks that's what I may end up doing. Any comments/suggestions that would persuade me one way or the other would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]How many nights will you go for? (You could split your time between Blackbeards and Sosua) Appears there are some good dive centers based in Playa Dorada complex, which is maybe 30 minutes from Blackbeards. [url]http://www.gooddive.com/dominican-republic-diving/puerto-plata-diving. Htm[/url]

Sosua has at least two well established dive centers, one at the beginning of the beach and the other on the main street, about 200 feet from Classicos. (There are others in Sosua). If you stay in Sosua, you can walk to the dive centers.

Not knowing any Spanish will make things a little difficult. There are plenty of people around who can help you with some basic translation. Learn a few basic words, Cuanto? (how much? ) Cuanto pesos? Cuanto horas? (How many hours)

If you scuba dive everyday, you will be tired (carrying the equipment, bumpy boat ride).

Most times it is very easy to find a chica in Sosua. If you stay at New Garden, the bars are within a two to three block radius. All you have to do is go and sit in a bar, order your favorite beverage and watch the chicas walk by. In the evenings more chicas hang out in the bars. Some Sosua chicas are aggressive and they will approach you. There is also La Passions massage in Sosua which is a controlled environment with set prices, where you can get your rocks off.

I do not know Blackbeards in person. I am not sure how the diving scene is in Costambar. The dive center near Classicos is, I believe run by dutch guys and I believe they speak English.

I have gone to BB's twice already July 08 and Dec 08, I had a great time both times. I met other guys at BB's that were cool guys. The language was not a problem for me I speak a little spanish. The new mamasan at BB's Rosalba speaks English and the other guys that are there would probaly help you out. I am also going to DR in July I am going to do two days at the New Garden and Five Days at BB's. I think BB's is a safe place for a new guy with no spanish skills. You could always stay at both New Garden and BB's. The mongers in Sosua (New Garden)
would also help you out.

Take care

Carlos

[QUOTE=John from NJ]I am planning a late June trip to the DR and having a hard time deciding whether to stay at Black Beards or the New Garden ... this is my first trip to the DR. I’ll be traveling alone and speak no Spanish.

I like Black Beards’ business model ... I’m afraid that it would get old after a few of days. Also there does not appear to be much else to do in the area.

On the other hand the New Garden is in the middle of a town with restaurants, shops, bars and other available activities ... The logistics of Sosua may be too overwhelming and stressful.

Any comments/suggestions that would persuade me one way or the other would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]Don't want to confuse you further, John, but consider also Field of Dreams as an option. More laidback than living in Sosúa, tranquil rather than "overwhelming and stressful", but on the other hand within easy reach of Sosúa and Puerto Plata by public transport for a few pesos, not "isolated" like Barba Negra and at the mercy of the Costambar taxi cartel. Under the new management it is getting good reviews.

At any one of these three locations you will have a great time and lack of Spanish will not be a handicap. Worth learning a few basic words and phrases (especially counting and prices) though to smooth your way.

[QUOTE=John from NJ]I

My vision of the ideal vacation day is spending the morning diving, [/QUOTE]This link works, then click Puerto Plata. [url]http://www.gooddive.com/dominican-republic-diving/[/url]

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Don't want to confuse you further, John, but consider also Field of Dreams as an option. More laidback than living in Sosúa, tranquil rather than "overwhelming and stressful", but on the other hand within easy reach of Sosúa and Puerto Plata by public transport for a few pesos, not "isolated" like Barba Negra and at the mercy of the Costambar taxi cartel. Under the new management it is getting good reviews.

At any one of these three locations you will have a great time and lack of Spanish will not be a handicap. Worth learning a few basic words and phrases (especially counting and prices) though to smooth your way.[/QUOTE]Pooter,

I want some of what you are smoking,your words about BB's being "isolated" vs. FOD could not be further from the truth. FOD is on the main highway but is in the middle of absolute nowhere and you have to take a taxi to go anywhere and I mean ANYWHERE!! On the other hand at BB's you can walk to the beach,walk to bars,restaurants,markets,pharmacies, whatever you need is within walking distance. And all the taxista's in the DR are thieving bastards,the difference is you don't need them at BB's whereas if you want to buy a lousy bottle of soda you have to hire a taxi if you stay at FOD.

This is such an active forum, i hoped i could ask my question and get a pretty good answer: I'm a resident of Haiti and want to drive across and up to Sosua area. West of Santo Domingo, @ 1.5 hours, highway 41 goes up north from Bani/Los Carreras, going through San Jose de Occoa--maps suggests it hooks up with Hghway 1, and think that's the main route up from Santo Domingo. I WOULD BE VERY APPRECIATIVE IF SOMEONE COULD ADVISE ME WHETHER THIS ROAD IS PASSABLE AND OKAY TO TAKE, or that otherwise i have to keep driving east towards SD and, in what looks like to be a very complicated way, hook up with 1A from there and keep driving north...Incidentally, if anyone wants to take this trip with me from Port au Prince, leaving @ May 15th, please let me know.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]"Arguing on the internet is like running at the special olympics. Even if you win, you're still retarded."[/QUOTE]

I like that. Can I use it?

[QUOTE=Global Nomadrr]This is such an active forum, i hoped i could ask my question and get a pretty good answer: I'm a resident of Haiti and want to drive across and up to Sosua area. West of Santo Domingo, @ 1.5 hours, highway 41 goes up north from Bani/Los Carreras, going through San Jose de Occoa--maps suggests it hooks up with Hghway 1, and think that's the main route up from Santo Domingo. I WOULD BE VERY APPRECIATIVE IF SOMEONE COULD ADVISE ME WHETHER THIS ROAD IS PASSABLE AND OKAY TO TAKE, or that otherwise i have to keep driving east towards SD and, in what looks like to be a very complicated way, hook up with 1A from there and keep driving north...Incidentally, if anyone wants to take this trip with me from Port au Prince, leaving @ May 15th, please let me know.[/QUOTE]

Where are you crossing from in Haiti? It would be easier if you could cross at Dajabon or any other northern crossings. But if you can't, then I would suggest travelling to the Capital and picking up Route 1 and take it north to Santiago, past Bonao and La Vega. You'll pass the airport and eventually see the Monument in front of you. Don't get on the upper level of the Autopista. Stay right to the bottom level and then you'll make a right on Estrella Sadhala. Take that street all the way up until you'll see a large roundabout and swing left towards navarette(Route 1). You'll pass Las Vegas night club on your right and eventually arrive to another huge roundabout intersection. Make a right(Route 5) don't go straight towards Navarette and you'll be heading towards Puerto Plata in about 45 minutes and eventually Sosua.

This is not the fastest route, but the easier and more direct, unless you want to save time and be adventurous, you can either take Route 21(Moca Route) after La Vega to Sabaneta de Yasica, hook a left and head towards Cabarete or in Santiago from Sadhala, make a right on Bartolome Colon to the Autopista Touristica, which will drop you at Montellano, hook a right and in 20 minutes bam, you're in Sosua.

Safe Travels

It is not passable, you will have to spend some 10 h to get trhough just go to SD (35 min after bani) and before entenring town, get the santiago highway

Latelly in Bani I saw SWG, just at the entry after the brigde, that is new.

[QUOTE=Global Nomadrr]This is such an active forum, i hoped i could ask my question and get a pretty good answer: I'm a resident of Haiti and want to drive across and up to Sosua area. West of Santo Domingo, @ 1.5 hours, highway 41 goes up north from Bani/Los Carreras, going through San Jose de Occoa--maps suggests it hooks up with Hghway 1, and think that's the main route up from Santo Domingo. I WOULD BE VERY APPRECIATIVE IF SOMEONE COULD ADVISE ME WHETHER THIS ROAD IS PASSABLE AND OKAY TO TAKE, or that otherwise i have to keep driving east towards SD and, in what looks like to be a very complicated way, hook up with 1A from there and keep driving north...Incidentally, if anyone wants to take this trip with me from Port au Prince, leaving @ May 15th, please let me know.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=John from NJ]I am planning a late June trip to the DR and having a hard time deciding whether to stay at Black Beards or the New Garden.[/QUOTE]Thank you very much gentleman for all the advice you provided. I decide to stay in Sosua at the New Garden from June 14 through the 21. BB is hooked up with a dive shop that provides transportation but they pick you up at 8:00am to meet a boat in Sosua. I decided to deal with the logistics of staying in Sosua to avoid the daily commute. Also if the diving sucks Sosua provides more recreational options. I just hope this 50ish, solo, non Spanish speaking hobbyist can negotiate the services I enjoy for a realistic price from quality ladies. I will post a full report on how I made out when I return.

[QUOTE=John from NJ]Thank you very much gentleman for all the advice you provided. I decide to stay in Sosua at the New Garden from June 14 through the 21. BB is hooked up with a dive shop that provides transportation but they pick you up at 8:00am to meet a boat in Sosua. I decided to deal with the logistics of staying in Sosua to avoid the daily commute. Also if the diving sucks Sosua provides more recreational options. I just hope this 50ish, solo, non Spanish speaking hobbyist can negotiate the services I enjoy for a realistic price from quality ladies. I will post a full report on how I made out when I return.[/QUOTE]A 50ish, solo, non Spanish speaking hobbyist can have the best time of all, just smile and say "hola" and they will take it from there.

I can't wait to hear how it goes.

i started in the northeast part of zona colonial (north of plaza espana and atarazana), i took i believe ave mexico and made a right on ave 30 de marzo, which i took to ave kennedy. it was 1:01 pm, when i entered kennedy near what i believe is ave 30 de marzo, i was driving a subcompact 5 speed car. i got to the toll plaza around 1:31 pm, 30 peso toll. the highway starts shortly after the toll plaza. if i remember correctly i passed bonao around 2:00 pm. i got into santiago at 2:47 pm (about an hour and 46 minutes from kennedy and 30 de marzo to santiago). i had to slow down because the gas needle was approaching empty and i stopped for gas about 15 minutes before santiago. for 500 pesos i got a little less than 3/4 tank of gas. on the trip to santiago there was also about a five mile detour where they closed the northbound lanes and rerouted the northbound traffic into one of the southbound lanes, which slowed the speed of vehicles with only one lane in each direction. my average speed was between 110-120kph, a few times 140kph and other cars were still zooming passed me. it was sunny, during a sunny day, that drive is easy. there are some highway police, they drive white motorcycles and sometimes white vehicles.

My personal best was Gazcue to Sosua in 2:45. Nice sunny day and did about 150-160 on autopista and then over the Loma for about the 20th time. I've never seen the police pull anybody over. And I've also done this trip both ways at night. Not to be recommended as the locals don't know how to dim their brights. And lots of slow vehicles without taillights. Rainy days are also not for the faint of heart.

Is Sousa in Puerto Plata? Is that the beach there? Thanks

[QUOTE=Manizales911]Pooter,

I want some of what you are smoking,your words about BB's being "isolated" vs. FOD could not be further from the truth. FOD is on the main highway but is in the middle of absolute nowhere and you have to take a taxi to go anywhere and I mean ANYWHERE!! On the other hand at BB's you can walk to the beach,walk to bars,restaurants,markets,pharmacies, whatever you need is within walking distance. And all the taxista's in the DR are thieving bastards,the difference is you don't need them at BB's whereas if you want to buy a lousy bottle of soda you have to hire a taxi if you stay at FOD.[/QUOTE]I don't smoke.

From FoD I get to a sizable shopping centre (Puerto Plata) by very frequent (every 2/3 minutes) public transport for a 15 peso (guagua) or 20 peso (publico) each way fare. To get there from Barba Negra means a long walk or motoconcho ride to the highway before you can get public transport.

You could also walk across the main road to the tourist mall in Playa Dorada, not that I have ever needed to.

For ease of getting to Sosúa (and this is pertinent to John's post to which I was replying) FoD wins hands down.

Both Barba Negra and Field of Dreams have their advantages and disadvantages. Both are good choices for newbies but they are slightly different in the experience they provide.

Anyway John has cut through this argument by deciding to stay at the New Garden, another good choice but for a different type of holiday.

[QUOTE=I Jags]Is Sousa in Puerto Plata? Is that the beach there? Thanks[/QUOTE]
Sosúa is in the Puerto Plata administrative area but is a separate town about 25 kilometres and 25 minutes by road to the East.

Puerto Plata has a recently refurbished Malecon (seafront boulevard) and long beach which looks great and is intensively used by locals at the weekends but there are questions about the purity of the water as there are a number of sewage outlets in the area. Sosúa beach, while maybe not meeting First World beach cleanliness standards, is a lot cleaner and I have never anyone complain about it.

There are also numerous pleasant little non-tourist beaches along the coast between the two towns to access any of which you would need a car.

[QUOTE=I Jags]Is Sousa in Puerto Plata? Is that the beach there? Thanks[/QUOTE]Two separate cities. RTFF.

So I have been searching for cell service and from what I read the DR has Verizon cell service. So all I need to do is bring a Verizon CDMA phone with me and buy a new sim card and minutes?

Thanks

[QUOTE=Manizales911]And all the taxista's in the DR are thieving bastards[/QUOTE]
This is not true. I have used Victor from Techi-Taxis for three years and he has never tried to overcharge me a single peso, besides being very reliable and helpful. No doubt there are other taxistas who are equally honest although I agree they may be in the minority.

If you approach anyone with negative prejudices and an "ugly American" attitude you are unlikely to get the best or cheapest service.

But the point I was making is that the taxi cartel serving Blackbeards is notoriously expensive because other taxis are not allowed into Costambar to pick up clients. Obviously this is irrelevant if you have your own auto.

[QUOTE=Ladanian]So I have been searching for cell service and from what I read the DR has Verizon cell service. So all I need to do is bring a Verizon CDMA phone with me and buy a new sim card and minutes?

Thanks[/QUOTE]Yes, a Verizon CDMA phone will do the trick but Verizon only has a few models that are CDMA unlike other carriers.

[QUOTE=Ladanian]So I have been searching for cell service and from what I read the DR has Verizon cell service. So all I need to do is bring a Verizon CDMA phone with me and buy a new sim card and minutes?

Thanks[/QUOTE]Verizon is now Claro service in DR, all new activations on Claro are on the GSM system and a CDMA phone may or may not be able to be activated.

Bring an unlocked Quad band phone for activation on either Claro or Orange in DR. You can also buy a decent working prepaid phone once in DR for under $30 including some talk time!

[QUOTE=Ladanian]So I have been searching for cell service and from what I read the DR has Verizon cell service. So all I need to do is bring a Verizon CDMA phone with me and buy a new sim card and minutes?

Thanks[/QUOTE]Cdma phones are NOT the same as GSM "quad/tri-band" phones. They are two different technologies.

With GSM "unlocked" phones you can buy and register a SIM card from following Dominican communications providers: Orange, Claro, Viva, and and "top off" with minutes as necessary. You will receive a local number. At the Santo Domingo Int Airport there is an Orange Kiosk.

Your option with your CDMA phone is to sign up for service with Claro or Viva. Also will receive a local number. These phones do not use SIMs.

Third option is to roam with your "foreign" Verizon phone internationally- VERY expensive. You keep your original number- if your account is still active.

[QUOTE=Ladanian]So I have been searching for cell service and from what I read the DR has Verizon cell service. So all I need to do is bring a Verizon CDMA phone with me and buy a new sim card and minutes?

Thanks[/QUOTE]The info has been posted before. Most verizon cell phones don't use sim cards. Most AT&T cell phones use sim cards. The two bigger cell phonel companies in the DR are Orange and Claro. What town or city will you be visiting? I have bought several Prepaid Verizon Samsung camera phones at Walmart (sch-u340) and had them activated in the DR for claro for about 20 dollars. Recently at Walmart I saw that they have a different Verizon Samsung camera phone for $20 dollars. I have previously seen at Walmart, AT&T Motorola and Nokia prepaid cell phones that use sim cards for $10 dollars.

Let us know where you will be heading in the DR and we can give you more specific information.

[quote=koki9290]my personal best was gazcue to sosua in 2:45. nice sunny day and did about 150-160 on autopista and then over the loma for about the 20th time. i've never seen the police pull anybody over. and i've also done this trip both ways at night. not to be recommended as the locals don't know how to dim their brights. and lots of slow vehicles without taillights. rainy days are also not for the faint of heart.[/quote]nice. i was driving a 5 speed manual transmission sub compact oversized golf cart (chevrolet spark, good car but it is small). with the right vehicle you can make great time.

i drove to san pedro de marcois yesterday, torrential downpour, visibility was not good. last thursday afternoon, parts of avenida independencia near gascue were flooded, cars could only use the middle part of avenida indendencia, as the sides were flooded.

some guys with the suvs in the dr drive like real assholes. the gua gua drivers in santo domingo are scum, they don't care, they drive beat up piece of shit vans and they will squeeze you and they don't care if they hit your car.

[QUOTE=Dvg Dog]With GSM "unlocked" phones you can buy and register a SIM card from following Dominican communications providers: Orange, Claro, Viva, and and "top off" with minutes as necessary. You will receive a local number.[/QUOTE]
Note that to do this you will need your passport (or cedula for locals). I have twice made wasted journeys to the Orange shop through forgetting this.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]The info has been posted before. Most verizon cell phones don't use sim cards. Most AT&T cell phones use sim cards. The two bigger cell phonel companies in the DR are Orange and Claro. What town or city will you be visiting? I have bought several Prepaid Verizon Samsung camera phones at Walmart (sch-u340) and had them activated in the DR for claro for about 20 dollars. Recently at Walmart I saw that they have a different Verizon Samsung camera phone for $20 dollars. I have previously seen at Walmart, AT&T Motorola and Nokia prepaid cell phones that use sim cards for $10 dollars.

Let us know where you will be heading in the DR and we can give you more specific information.[/QUOTE]Neither Claro or Orange charge to activate a phone, nor do the Telcos unlock your US phone, the phone must be UNLOCKED prior to activation, the typical charge to unlock a phone by a cell phone shop, is RD200. Once unlcocked you buy a SIM card for RD290 Pesos, and this includes RD100 talk time. This charge is to purchase a SIM card not to activate the phone.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]The info has been posted before. Most verizon cell phones don't use sim cards. Most AT&T cell phones use sim cards. The two bigger cell phonel companies in the DR are Orange and Claro. What town or city will you be visiting? I have bought several Prepaid Verizon Samsung camera phones at Walmart (sch-u340) and had them activated in the DR for claro for about 20 dollars. Recently at Walmart I saw that they have a different Verizon Samsung camera phone for $20 dollars. I have previously seen at Walmart, AT&T Motorola and Nokia prepaid cell phones that use sim cards for $10 dollars.

Let us know where you will be heading in the DR and we can give you more specific information.[/QUOTE]I am flying into Santo Domingo, so if there is a kiosk there then that will work. I was going to buy an unlocked phone on ebay and try that. But if your saying I can just buy a prepaid from walmart, that will work fine. It does not have to be unlocked for me to use it there?

[QUOTE=Buscemi]Neither Claro or Orange charge to activate a phone, nor do the Telcos unlock your US phone, the phone must be UNLOCKED prior to activation, the typical charge to unlock a phone by a cell phone shop, is RD200. Once unlcocked you buy a SIM card for RD290 Pesos, and this includes RD100 talk time. This charge is to purchase a SIM card not to activate the phone.[/QUOTE]I guess I got charged the gringo rate to unlock the phone. Some phones are more difficult to unlock then others. I tried to get a Virgin Aloha prepaid LG phone unlocked in DR and they didn't have the codes, so they were unable to unlock it. 200 pesos to unlock a phone is a good price. I got charged about 20 dollars to unlock a phone at a Codetel kiosk in Carrefour on Autpista Duarte, Santo Domingo, it took then about an hour and some form of Identification has to be presented, such as a passport.

[QUOTE=Buscemi]Neither Claro or Orange charge to activate a phone, nor do the Telcos unlock your US phone,[/QUOTE]The Codetel kiosk in Carrefour unlocked a verizon prepaid samsung cell phone for me, that I then used with Claro cards. When I was in Santo Domingo, I went to the Codetel office on El Conde to unlocked another Verizon prepaid Samsung cell phone and they told me to go to the main Codetel office near park independencia. I have given chicas 20-30 dollar verizon prepaid samsung camera phones from here and the chicas have been able to get them activated in the Dom Rep. It can be a hassle for someone new in the Dom Rep, so maybe the best bet is for the person is to buy a cell phone in the Dom Rep that is ready to use. The samsung sch-u340, were 35 dollars at walmart and then the price went down to 20 dollars (I bought several, sometimes to use at gifts). In the DR those phones can cost 50 dollars or more, I have been told. I always have at least two of the same phone. One I never use, I just keep it plugged in, so that I always have a fresh battery that I can swap out to use in my active phone. Also a good idea to have a car charger if you will be visiting different chicas in different cities. I also bring with me a 20 dollar hands free device to use in the car, supposedly the police can pull you over for chatting on the phone, best not to give them any excuses for stopping you.

[QUOTE=Ladanian]I am flying into Santo Domingo, so if there is a kiosk there then that will work. I was going to buy an unlocked phone on ebay and try that. But if your saying I can just buy a prepaid from walmart, that will work fine. It does not have to be unlocked for me to use it there?[/QUOTE]You might be better off buying the unlocked phone on Ebay. The Verizon prepaid phones can sometimes be difficult to unlock in DR. It can be done by most phone shops, but you may not want that hassle.

There is a Codetel Office on the second floor of the airport at Santo Domingo, it is to the left of the escalators. When you arrive you will exit on the first floor, to get to the Codetel Office you would take the escalators to the second floor and make a right (there is also an elevator). I don't know how it works with unlocked phones in DR, seems you can just walk into the codetel office and have them activate it for you and they give you a dominican phone number and thereafter you would buy claro cards to add minutes (If you activate with Orange then you would buy Orange cards). The Claro cards come in 100 pesos, 150, 250 and 500 peso denominations. Buy a 500 peso card to start with and try to have an extra unused card with you. Sometimes it can be difficult to buy the cards when you really need them, which can be late at night when you are trying to hook up with some chica. The unlocked phone may be the easiest way to go. Many shops sell inexpensive phones as well, I don't know if the codetel office at the airport sells phones. Another member said there is an Orange kiosk in the santo domingo airport, but I don't know where it is.

Thanks for clarifying, I always get sent to another store after going to a Claro or Orange office with a locked phone. I still believe the easiest, cheapest way to hook up a phone is to buy it already activated in DR, they are cheap enough, under RD$1000 nowadays for decent phones.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]The Codetel kiosk in Carrefour unlocked a verizon prepaid samsung cell phone for me, that I then used with Claro cards.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Another member said there is an Orange kiosk in the santo domingo airport, but I don't know where it is.[/QUOTE]After you clear customs and proceed to the main lobby (arrivals). You will see the Orange kiosk it on your left. It is were everyone waits for arriving passengers. Unlocked GSM phone, RD290-300 Pesos, a passport will, in about 30 minutes, get you a SIM card, about RD100 talk time, and a local number.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]You might be better off buying the unlocked phone on Ebay. The Verizon prepaid phones can sometimes be difficult to unlock in DR. It can be done by most phone shops, but you may not want that hassle.

There is a Codetel Office on the second floor of the airport at Santo Domingo, it is to the left of the escalators. When you arrive you will exit on the first floor, to get to the Codetel Office you would take the escalators to the second floor and make a right (there is also an elevator). I don't know how it works with unlocked phones in DR, seems you can just walk into the codetel office and have them activate it for you and they give you a dominican phone number and thereafter you would buy claro cards to add minutes (If you activate with Orange then you would buy Orange cards). The Claro cards come in 100 pesos, 150, 250 and 500 peso denominations. Buy a 500 peso card to start with and try to have an extra unused card with you. Sometimes it can be difficult to buy the cards when you really need them, which can be late at night when you are trying to hook up with some chica. The unlocked phone may be the easiest way to go. Many shops sell inexpensive phones as well, I don't know if the codetel office at the airport sells phones. Another member said there is an Orange kiosk in the santo domingo airport, but I don't know where it is.[/QUOTE]Awesome, thanks! I just cut and pasted that whole paragraph onto a word document with all my destinations on it. i am trying to be as prepared as possible. My friend has an unlocked motorolla Z8 its a quadband phone so it should work like a champ for me. Got my flights, my hotel, my destinations, my phone, what else is there? I think I am about all set for my voyage :)

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]You might be better off buying the unlocked phone on Ebay. The Verizon prepaid phones can sometimes be difficult to unlock in DR. It can be done by most phone shops, but you may not want that hassle.

There is a Codetel Office on the second floor of the airport at Santo Domingo, it is to the left of the escalators. When you arrive you will exit on the first floor, to get to the Codetel Office you would take the escalators to the second floor and make a right (there is also an elevator). I don't know how it works with unlocked phones in DR, seems you can just walk into the codetel office and have them activate it for you and they give you a dominican phone number and thereafter you would buy claro cards to add minutes (If you activate with Orange then you would buy Orange cards). The Claro cards come in 100 pesos, 150, 250 and 500 peso denominations. Buy a 500 peso card to start with and try to have an extra unused card with you. Sometimes it can be difficult to buy the cards when you really need them, which can be late at night when you are trying to hook up with some chica. The unlocked phone may be the easiest way to go. Many shops sell inexpensive phones as well, I don't know if the codetel office at the airport sells phones. Another member said there is an Orange kiosk in the santo domingo airport, but I don't know where it is.[/QUOTE]

It has been my experience that almost all Bon ice cream shops carry Claro cards.

[QUOTE=Ladanian]Awesome, thanks! I just cut and pasted that whole paragraph onto a word document with all my destinations on it. i am trying to be as prepared as possible. My friend has an unlocked motorolla Z8 its a quadband phone so it should work like a champ for me. Got my flights, my hotel, my destinations, my phone, what else is there? I think I am about all set for my voyage :)[/QUOTE]I usually bring a couple of bags of candy. The mixed package of Hersheys chocolate, individually wrapped small bars of chocolate. Chocolate is a kind of aphrodisiac at times. My wingman likes to bring a bag of lolly pops. Can be fun watching some chicas suck on a lollypop.

Listerine, chewing gum, or breath mints can sometimes be useful, occasionally you will encounter chicas with dragon breath.

I usually buy two bottles of Baileys at the airport duty free. The duty free shops usually have a special if you buy two bottles. Just about every dominican chica I have met likes baileys.

Bring some insect repellent, some places have mosquitoes. KY massage oil/lubricant (check to make sure it is safe for use with latex condoms).

A few extra memory cards for the digital camera that you can swap out, in case you do multiple chicas in the same day, this way the chicas don't see who you were with previously.

I rent a car, so i burn cd's of music that I can listen to in the car, most new rental cars have a cd player.

If you bring a laptop or a portable dvd player, dvd movies can be good to have. Sometimes after the deed, the chica will want to hang with you in bed and watch television. I prefer to watch a movie than television (a movie will keep them entertained, so that you don't have to). (Some guys watch pornos with the chicas, some chicas are into that).

Good to have music in the room, if you have a mp3 player you can buy cheap external speakers. Download some spanish music, reggaeton, merengue, salsa, bachata.

Make sure your room has a safe (if it doesn't, secure and hide any valuables as best you can). Lock up any valuables. Some safes are not big enough for laptops, most newer laptops have a slot where you can attach a cable lock. Put a password on your laptop. Truecrypt is a free encryption software, whereby you can encrypt individual folders or whole drives.

And you can always meet some chicas online before you go, hi5 and badoo are free, do a search for Dominincan chicas and send them a message (there are other sites that charge a subscription fee such as the international version of match.com and dominicancupid.com). I have hooked up with plenty of dominican chicas that I met online.

Don't forget your condoms, be safe and have fun.

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[QUOTE=Ladanian]Awesome, thanks! [/QUOTE]If you activate your phone with Claro, thereafter you will add minutes by buying Claro cards (some places will also sell paper receipts printed out with codes to add minutes). The Claro cards are credit card size paper wrapped in clear plastic. Take the card out of the clear plastic. On the back of the card there is a part with a scratch off section, underneath the scratch off section will be about 9-10 numbers. Best to use a coin to remove the scratch off part, I used my car key late one night and I nearly scratched off one of the numbers.

For claro, you dial 1133, press send and you will hear a message in Spanish, the last thing she says ahora, enter the numbers from the back of the card and you will hear another message in spanish, something with valor de tu tarjeta, you are done, you can hang up, the minutes have been added. Occasionally the system is down (not very often) and you will have to dial again to add minutes.

I have never used voice mail on my Claro cell phone, you may want to ask about that when you activate your phone. You can also send and receive text messages with the phones.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]I usually bring a couple of bags of candy. The mixed package of Hersheys chocolate, individually wrapped small bars of chocolate. Chocolate is a kind of aphrodisiac at times. My wingman likes to bring a bag of lolly pops. Can be fun watching some chicas suck on a lollypop.

Listerine, chewing gum, or breath mints can sometimes be useful, occasionally you will encounter chicas with dragon breath.

I usually buy two bottles of Baileys at the airport duty free. The duty free shops usually have a special if you buy two bottles. Just about every dominican chica I have met likes baileys.

Bring some insect repellent, some places have mosquitoes. KY massage oil/lubricant (check to make sure it is safe for use with latex condoms).

A few extra memory cards for the digital camera that you can swap out, in case you do multiple chicas in the same day, this way the chicas don't see who you were with previously.

I rent a car, so i burn cd's of music that I can listen to in the car, most new rental cars have a cd player.

If you bring a laptop or a portable dvd player, dvd movies can be good to have. Sometimes after the deed, the chica will want to hang with you in bed and watch television. I prefer to watch a movie than television (a movie will keep them entertained, so that you don't have to). (Some guys watch pornos with the chicas, some chicas are into that).

Good to have music in the room, if you have a mp3 player you can buy cheap external speakers. Download some spanish music, reggaeton, merengue, salsa, bachata.

Make sure your room has a safe (if it doesn't, secure and hide any valuables as best you can). Lock up any valuables. Some safes are not big enough for laptops, most newer laptops have a slot where you can attach a cable lock. Put a password on your laptop. Truecrypt is a free encryption software, whereby you can encrypt individual folders or whole drives.

And you can always meet some chicas online before you go, hi5 and badoo are free, do a search for Dominincan chicas and send them a message (there are other sites that charge a subscription fee such as the international version of match.com and dominicancupid.com). I have hooked up with plenty of dominican chicas that I met online.

Don't forget your condoms, be safe and have fun.

[size=-2][b][u]EDITOR'S NOTE[/u]:[/b] [blue]I would suggest that the author or another Forum Member consider posting a link to this report in the Reports of Distinction thread. Please [url=http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/announcement-reportsofdistinction.php?]Click Here[/url] for more information.[/blue][/size][/QUOTE]Those are all excellent suggestions Jaosousa,but SOME places have mosquitos?How about ALL places in the DR have ridiculous amounts of mosquitos and they are hungry muthaf***ers!!!

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]I usually bring a couple of bags of candy. The mixed package of Hersheys chocolate, individually wrapped small bars of chocolate. Chocolate is a kind of aphrodisiac at times. My wingman likes to bring a bag of lolly pops. Can be fun watching some chicas suck on a lollypop.

Listerine, chewing gum, or breath mints can sometimes be useful, occasionally you will encounter chicas with dragon breath.

I usually buy two bottles of Baileys at the airport duty free. The duty free shops usually have a special if you buy two bottles. Just about every dominican chica I have met likes baileys.

Bring some insect repellent, some places have mosquitoes. KY massage oil/lubricant (check to make sure it is safe for use with latex condoms).

A few extra memory cards for the digital camera that you can swap out, in case you do multiple chicas in the same day, this way the chicas don't see who you were with previously.

I rent a car, so i burn cd's of music that I can listen to in the car, most new rental cars have a cd player.

If you bring a laptop or a portable dvd player, dvd movies can be good to have. Sometimes after the deed, the chica will want to hang with you in bed and watch television. I prefer to watch a movie than television (a movie will keep them entertained, so that you don't have to). (Some guys watch pornos with the chicas, some chicas are into that).

Good to have music in the room, if you have a mp3 player you can buy cheap external speakers. Download some spanish music, reggaeton, merengue, salsa, bachata.

Make sure your room has a safe (if it doesn't, secure and hide any valuables as best you can). Lock up any valuables. Some safes are not big enough for laptops, most newer laptops have a slot where you can attach a cable lock. Put a password on your laptop. Truecrypt is a free encryption software, whereby you can encrypt individual folders or whole drives.

And you can always meet some chicas online before you go, hi5 and badoo are free, do a search for Dominincan chicas and send them a message (there are other sites that charge a subscription fee such as the international version of match.com and dominicancupid.com). I have hooked up with plenty of dominican chicas that I met online.

Don't forget your condoms, be safe and have fun.

[size=-2][b][u]EDITOR'S NOTE[/u]:[/b] [blue]I would suggest that the author or another Forum Member consider posting a link to this report in the Reports of Distinction thread. Please [url=http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/announcement-reportsofdistinction.php?]Click Here[/url] for more information.[/blue][/size][/QUOTE]WoW great advice on all of it! I will keep you posted and will definitely hook up the photo section upon my return!

Thanks for all the help

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]I usually bring a couple of bags of candy. The mixed package of Hersheys chocolate, individually wrapped small bars of chocolate. Chocolate is a kind of aphrodisiac at times. My wingman likes to bring a bag of lolly pops. Can be fun watching some chicas suck on a lollypop...[/QUOTE]Ughhhh.... how old are these girls Candyman???

-Helpmann :D

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]If you activate your phone with Claro, thereafter you will add minutes by buying Claro cards (some places will also sell paper receipts printed out with codes to add minutes). The Claro cards are credit card size paper wrapped in clear plastic. Take the card out of the clear plastic. On the back of the card there is a part with a scratch off section, underneath the scratch off section will be about 9-10 numbers. Best to use a coin to remove the scratch off part, I used my car key late one night and I nearly scratched off one of the numbers.

For claro, you dial 1133, press send and you will hear a message in Spanish, the last thing she says ahora, enter the numbers from the back of the card and you will hear another message in spanish, something with valor de tu tarjeta, you are done, you can hang up, the minutes have been added. Occasionally the system is down (not very often) and you will have to dial again to add minutes.

I have never used voice mail on my Claro cell phone, you may want to ask about that when you activate your phone. You can also send and receive text messages with the phones.[/QUOTE]So claro I take it would be the card of choice? Thanks for the info on the spanish messages, I would have been like what the hell? Hahahaha. Looks like the weather is going to be uber shitty for me oh well just have to spend more time in the sack then I suppose!

350 peso include a phone and 100 peso credit.

You can use that phone in T-mobile and At & T when you come back to States.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]Those are all excellent suggestions Jaosousa,but SOME places have mosquitos?How about ALL places in the DR have ridiculous amounts of mosquitos and they are hungry muthaf***ers!!![/QUOTE]You're right, I should have said some places have more mosquitoes than others. There were a bunch of mosquitoes in the room at the Barcelo Capella, motherf. , bit me up. In Santiago they weren't too bad and no mosquitoes in the rooms at the Hilton or the Palacio.

[QUOTE=Helpmann]Ughhhh.... how old are these girls Candyman???

-Helpmann :D[/QUOTE]Always over 18. Good to have something in the room to eat, however small (even potato chips, which can be bought there) (most times I store the stuff in the refrigerator to keep it away from the small ants which will find any food left out), some chicas can be miserable if they are hungry.

Helpmann, maybe you offer the women hors d'oeuvres and caviar when they visit your room, or maybe you give them nothing to eat, no snacks and no drinks. I am 45 years old and I enjoy eating Candy, sorry that you find my post disturbing, UGHHHH.

[QUOTE=Helpmann]Ughhhh.... how old are these girls Candyman???

-Helpmann :D[/QUOTE]JAJAJA o HAHAHA, even though they may be working girls I do show them respect and try to be somewhat of a good host when they visit my room in the Dominican Republic. When people visit my home I always offer them something to eat and drink. I am too cheap to bring Caviar to the Dominican Republic, so Candy or potato chips has to suffice as the offering.

This Sosua chica enjoyed her lollypop, I checked her cedula very carefully and she was over 18.

[QUOTE=Helpmann]Ughhhh.... how old are these girls Candyman???

-Helpmann :D[/QUOTE]All hail Helpmann, King of the ISG Board. I am sure the chicas pay you, for the privilege of your company and they pay you money for your sex. They probably give you gifts too. I can picture someone like you being like the Marquis de Sade, who would stab chicas in the ass with a pen knife while he was fucking them from behind. Seems like you don't like to give chicas anything to eat or drink, let them suffer. Need Helpmann?

[QUOTE=Helpmann]Ughhhh.... how old are these girls Candyman???

-Helpmann :D[/QUOTE]Candyman? cute. Maybe you haven't, but I have entered my room in the Dom Rep at 4:00AM with some chica, a little hungry, good to have something to eat in the room even if it is only Candy. But I guess you would suggest ordering Dominoes Pizza at 4:00AM (good luck with that in DR), or maybe going back out into the street at 4:00AM and and searching for a roadside food cart (have fun).

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]All hail Helpmann, King of the ISG Board. I am sure the chicas pay you, for the privilege of your company and they pay you money for your sex. They probably give you gifts too. I can picture someone like you being like the Marquis de Sade, who would stab chicas in the ass with a pen knife while he was fucking them from behind. Seems like you don't like to give chicas anything to eat or drink, let them suffer. Need Helpmann?[/QUOTE]Hahahaha..... oh dude, I was just joking. For one who has recently "released some tension" down in DR, I figured that you could take the joke.

[b]BTW, I offer the ladies a Presidente (also an "aphrodisiac"), but I also keep some [i]jugo[/i] in the fridge.[/b]

Keep on Posting,
Helpmann :D

[QUOTE=Helpmann]Hahahaha..... oh Candyman, I was just joking. For one who has recently "released some tension" down in DR, I figured that you could take it.

[b]BTW, I offer the ladies a Presidente (also an "aphrodisiac"), but I also keep some [i]jugo[/i] in the fridge.[/b]

Keep on Posting,
Helpmann :D[/QUOTE]Dude, I am back in sex prison here in the States. I need another fix of DR, to relieve my tensions. Sorry for the posts.

[QUOTE=Ladanian]So claro I take it would be the card of choice? Thanks for the info on the spanish messages, I would have been like what the hell? Hahahaha. Looks like the weather is going to be uber shitty for me oh well just have to spend more time in the sack then I suppose![/QUOTE]Just your preference. Some chicas have told me they get more time with orange. I have never used Orange, so I don't know. It is your preference, since you will have a quad band phone. I once looked it up, I believe claro has a cdma network and orange a gsm network, but I'm not sure. I gave one chica a prepaid AT&T Motorola celular from here in the states and she told me she was able to activate it to use with claro.

Go with whichever company that can get your phone working the fastest and for the least amount of money.

Last week they had three weather fronts that dumped a bunch of rain around santo domingo. Forecast is almost always the same, some percentage chance of rain almost everyday. It may rain for an hour or less, the sun should be out for a good part of the day while you are there.

I assume that you serve them jugo de zanahoria?

[QUOTE=Helpmann][b]BTW, I offer the ladies a Presidente (also an "aphrodisiac"), but I also keep some [i]jugo[/i] in the fridge.[/b]

Keep on Posting,
Helpmann :D[/QUOTE]

Well I know I'm not shit, but women aren't either. I was on the plane the other day. There was a Dominican woman sitting next to me who was on her way to see her boyfriend. She was showing me all kinds of pictures of them in her camera and cell phone. She kept calling him when phones were supposed to be off. I told her that she was going to get put out off the plane doing that. When we got into the air she started saying how sleepy she was so she cuddled up on my shoulder and went to sleep.

When the flight attendant walked by I pointed to her and said I don't even know this woman. But what the hell. I ordered a Jack & Sprite then I started to play in the lady's hair while I listened to my Ipod. She woke up and said how good it felt. Then I told her "dame besos." And we kissed right in the mouth. So she decided to order the same drink that I had. I told her that Jack was too strong for her. When she got her drink she took her lime out of the drink and almost demolished it. I told her to let me take it out of her mouth with my mouth. And we did the kissy kissy thing some more.

Our flight was running late and she had to meet her boyfriend at the gate of her next flight because they were taking it together. We exchanged numbers before we got off the plane. She told me that I could come to her crib anytime. She has an apartment on the beach. She wasn't familiar with the airport so I showed her how to get to where her boyfriend was waiting. And before we parted ways she thanked me and you guessed it...more kisses!

[QUOTE=Mr Enternational]Well I know I'm not shit, but women aren't either. I was on the plane the other day. There was a Dominican woman sitting next to me who was on her way to see her boyfriend. She was showing me all kinds of pictures of them in her camera and cell phone. She kept calling him when phones were supposed to be off. I told her that she was going to get put out of the plane doing that. When we got into the air she started saying how sleepy she was so she went to sleep on my shoulder. When the flight attendant walked by I pointed to her and said I don't even know this woman. But what the hell. I ordered a Jack & Sprite then I started to play in the lady's hair. She woke up and said how good it felt. Then I told her "dame besos. " And we kissed right in the mouth. So she decided to order the same drink that I had. She took her lime out of the drink and almost demolished it. I told her to let me take it out of her mouth with my mouth. And we did the kissy kissy thing some more. Our flight was running late and she had to meet her boyfriend at the gate of her next flight because they were taking it together. We exchanged numbers before we got off the plane. She told me that I could come to her crib anytime. She has an apartment on the beach. She wasn't familiar with the airport so I showed her how to get to where her boyfriend was waiting. And before we parted ways she thanked me and you guessed it. More kisses! [/QUOTE]Damn dog, she gave you something to think about. I guess I must be soft because I would be checking flights to go hook up with her after that.

[QUOTE=Buscemi]I assume that you serve them jugo de zanahoria?[/QUOTE]Carrots are devine... You get a dozen for a dime, It's maaaa-gic!

-Bugs Bunny ;)

[QUOTE=Ladanian]So claro I take it would be the card of choice? [/QUOTE]Just to be clear, if you activate the phone with Claro you can only use Claro cards. Same for Orange, if you activate the phone with Orange you have to use Orange cards. I believe codetel operates claro. Vivo is another cell phone company, but I have no experience with them.

Verizon used to be in the Dominican Republic, but I believe Verizon sold off that unit and it became Codetel. One chica I know prefers Claro because she gets a better signal where she works.

I have used Claro and the coverage is pretty good throughout the island.

When you have little minutes left from the card, you will hear a message when you dial a number, something in spanish like, "... un minuto y veinte segundos por esta llamada" (You have one minute and 20 seconds for this call)

If your minutes run out while you are talking the call will drop. Some chicas will call you and hang up, or tell you very quickly to call them back and hangup. They want you to call them and use your minutes. Incoming calls are, I believe, not charged against your paid for minutes.

If you want to leave a message on some chica's phone, you have to listen to kind of long message in Spanish before you get to the beep where you can leave your voice message.

[QUOTE=Helpmann] BTW, I offer the ladies a Presidente (also an "aphrodisiac"), but I also keep some [i]jugo[/i] in the fridge.[/b]

Keep on Posting,

Helpmann :D[/QUOTE]Nice photos, you got yourself a nice harem going on.

Would you like to keep the same phone number you have had for the DR but are worried about the expiry of minutes and loss of your phone number due to inactivity?

Would you like to do something dumb and pay for your ho’s phone charges in the DR while you are away and she is banging the rest of the country?

Well, there is finally a service over the internet to help you. You can send minutes to your or your "friends" Claro pay as you go phone service.

Choose the DR from the drop down and you will figure out the rest.

[url]https://www.ezetop.com/us/en/default.aspx[/url]

[QUOTE=Ehunter]Would you like to keep the same phone number you have had for the DR but are worried about the expiry of minutes and loss of your phone number due to inactivity?
Well, there is finally a service over the internet to help you. You can send minutes to your or your "friends" Claro pay as you go phone service.
Choose the DR from the drop down and you will figure out the rest.
[url]https://www.ezetop.com/us/en/default.aspx[/url][/QUOTE]
The problem is that it won't let me change the 809 to 829.

I would need to make a quick trip from Puerto Plata to Port au Prince Haiti, made search on the internet, but only trip that was able to find were sending me back to Miami and then to Port au Prince.

Any info that you could provide on local plane company would be appreciated.

Horny B

[QUOTE=Manizales911] ALL places in the DR have ridiculous amounts of mosquitos and they are hungry muthaf***ers!!![/QUOTE]Weird thing in DR, many homes don't have screens on the windows.

Hello all

I am looking for a web site like a chat room or a internet site like meetic (but typically dominican). I did that for Ukrainia and I find many girls before going there, it helps

Do you know some web sites in Dominican Republic to meet girls? I mean not only working girls but also some girs who want to have a friend for some days.

Thank you in advance

Bye

Hi

I'm thinking about combining a one week trip to DR with a one week trip to my favourite desitination of all, Cartagena. Can I fly/sail directly to CTG from anywhere in DR? If not, anywhere in Colombia.

There's an airline called Aires that seems to, but there website isn't working.

Any tips would be appreciated.

a

You can fly COPA from SDQ/STI through PTY to CTG or AA SDQ/POP/STI MIA to CTG.

[QUOTE=Artful]Hi

I'm thinking about combining a one week trip to DR with a one week trip to my favourite desitination of all, Cartagena. Can I fly/sail directly to CTG from anywhere in DR? If not, anywhere in Colombia.

There's an airline called Aires that seems to, but there website isn't working.

Any tips would be appreciated.

a[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Jcrider]Hello all

I am looking for a web site like a chat room or a internet site like meetic (but typically dominican). I did that for Ukrainia and I find many girls before going there, it helps

Do you know some web sites in Dominican Republic to meet girls? I mean not only working girls but also some girs who want to have a friend for some days.

Thank you in advance

Bye[/QUOTE]Meetic has some dominican chicas. Hi5 now has some form of instant messaging. Badoo also has a form of instant messaging. Those two sites are free.

[QUOTE=Jcrider]Hello all

I am looking for a web site like a chat room or a internet site like meetic (but typically dominican). I did that for Ukrainia and I find many girls before going there, it helps

Do you know some web sites in Dominican Republic to meet girls? I mean not only working girls but also some girs who want to have a friend for some days.

Thank you in advance

Bye[/QUOTE]DominicanCupid is a good site for meeting chicas, I've had good success on there.

Thank you Funinthesun63.

I appreciate.

You are going to have to fly Copa Air(Panamian Airlines) from STI-PTY and than PTY-CTG, which is going to get you to Cartagena with least most amount of travel time than any other airlines from DR-Colombia.
[QUOTE=Artful]Hi

I'm thinking about combining a one week trip to DR with a one week trip to my favourite desitination of all, Cartagena. Can I fly/sail directly to CTG from anywhere in DR? If not, anywhere in Colombia.

There's an airline called Aires that seems to, but there website isn't working.

Any tips would be appreciated.

a[/QUOTE]

would be to take the 84 foot Yacht docked in Puerto Plata, called "Western Union One". It comes with a 21 yo female captain and two 19yo Dominican Chicas from Santiago as a crew. It sails threw the Panama canal where you can stop and get two more "fresh" crew and continue on to Cartagena.

Crew Photos Available upon Request!!

Hi guys, I've run into this web site from "AlexisClub" offering quite mouth watering vacation packages. It sounds very good. But I am astonished not to find a single reference to this on the board here. Is it a scam? (I don't think so). Are DR girls really that easy that there is no sense in such an all-inclusive vacation package where your girl picks you up from the airport? Anyone tried it?

[QUOTE=Stinky Squid]Hi guys, I've run into this web site from "AlexisClub" offering quite mouth watering vacation packages. It sounds very good. [/QUOTE]$1630 is a tad pricey for a two night adventure PLUS airfare, I spend that in two weeks. I am sure you get a beautiful chica for that price. Most guys have enough game to do their own thing for a fraction of that cost.

I can eat like a king, have a TLN and sleep in a clean chica friendly hotel, all for under $150, why would I pay these PIMPS over $800 a night?

Chica = RD1500-2000 TLN
Hotel = USD50
Food/Drink = USD50 (and that is high)

[QUOTE=Stinky Squid]Hi guys, I've run into this web site from "AlexisClub" offering quite mouth watering vacation packages. It sounds very good. But I am astonished not to find a single reference to this on the board here. Is it a scam? (I don't think so). Are DR girls really that easy that there is no sense in such an all-inclusive vacation package where your girl picks you up from the airport? Anyone tried it?[/QUOTE]
Never heard of it before but I just googled it. They don't need to scam you, they are making enough mark up as it is. US$550 for 24 hours? I have never paid more than RD$3000 (about US$85). For model types in SD or Santiago you might expect to pay double that (US$170).

[QUOTE=Stinky Squid]Hi guys, I've run into this web site from "AlexisClub" offering quite mouth watering vacation packages. It sounds very good. But I am astonished not to find a single reference to this on the board here. Is it a scam? (I don't think so). Are DR girls really that easy that there is no sense in such an all-inclusive vacation package where your girl picks you up from the airport? Anyone tried it?[/QUOTE]

This place is very new.

I think this is "Alexis" From the old "AAV" affordable adult vacations. He's been around a long time. He was in the DR then Margarita Island then back to the DR. I think he lives in Canada. Theres been mixed reviews on him.

Some enjoyed there trip,some say he will do or say anything to get your money.

[QUOTE=Buscemi]I can eat like a king, have a TLN and sleep in a clean chica friendly hotel, all for under $150, why would I pay these PIMPS over $800 a night?

Chica = RD1500-2000 TLN
Hotel = USD50
Food/Drink = USD50 (and that is high)[/QUOTE]

Right, why would you. How about the hassle-free factor?
Goes like this: even if I was teleported to Bangkok right now, how much effort would it take to get an enjoyable experience? It's hit or miss even in the best of places. The hassle in the bars, etc. How much easier if you get to pick, fly, and be received at the airport! I think that arrangement is worth something.

Now may be DR is the paradise that you just step out of the airport and be encircled by gorgeous ladies that you just ask if they'd stay the weekend with you? Otherwise so much precious time goes down the drain just getting oriented, hitting bad places on bad days.

Thanks everyone for responding on this Alexis thing.

[QUOTE=Stinky Squid]Right, why would you. How about the hassle-free factor?
Goes like this: even if I was teleported to Bangkok right now, how much effort would it take to get an enjoyable experience? It's hit or miss even in the best of places. The hassle in the bars, etc. How much easier if you get to pick, fly, and be received at the airport! I think that arrangement is worth something.

Now may be DR is the paradise that you just step out of the airport and be encircled by gorgeous ladies that you just ask if they'd stay the weekend with you? Otherwise so much precious time goes down the drain just getting oriented, hitting bad places on bad days.

Thanks everyone for responding on this Alexis thing.[/QUOTE]1630 u.s. dollars for two nights for one package for some small all inclusive resort in Juan Dolio. Works out to 815 us dollars per night. For this package they pick you up at santo domingo airport and drive you to what looks like a small all inclusive hotel in Juan Dolio (photo of the bedroom doesn't look like anything special). There are photos of the chicas that they can provide.

If you wanted to bang some good looking chicas in the Santo Domingo, you could pay a taxi 45 us dollars to drive you into Santo Domingo city from the Airport. You could rent a room at numerous hotels in Santo Domingo that are chica friendly. Cost for a nicer chica friendly hotel room in Santo Domingo, 100-150 u.s. dollars per night, there are less expensive options. Then you could visit the various houses or chica bars and bang better looking looking chicas for 3500 pesos or less, 100 dollars or less. There are some good Restaurants in Santo Domingo where you would most likely get better food than what you could get in an all inclusive resort. If you went to an expensive restaurant in Santo Domingo for lunch and dinner, 100 dollars or less.

Doing it on your own:

taxi fare round trip from the sdq airport: 90 dollars.

Better looking chicas in sdq: 100 per session (definitely can find less expensive, but for convenience and no hassle, 100 dollars).

Food at better restaurants in santo domigo: 100 per day (seafood or steaks).
Better hotel in Santo Domingo: 100-150 per night.

(these are higher end prices and better prices can be found, but for quality and convenience, I'll use these prices for comparison sake)

I don't know about you, but after I have busted my nut, unless I have some great chemistry with the chica, I don't want to have to be entertaining the chica afterwards. And unless I really like the chica, I don't want to be with her 48 hours straight (unless the chica speaks some English or you speak some Spanish, it may get a little boring at times during the 48 hours she is with you). If you choose a dud with the Alexis Club, you can switch one time, but you will probably lose time waiting for the replacement chica to arrive.

From the Alexis Club site appears the hotel they use in Santo Domingo is the Coco Boutique Hotel, which costs 100 dollars per night if you wanted to book it on your own. I don't know which all inclusive hotel they use in Juan Dolio. Appears from their website they use another larger all inclusive hotel. Most All inclusive hotels close to Santo Domingo rent out for between 100-200 per night for two people.

With an 815 US Dollar per night budget, I think you could do better on your own and do multiple pops with multiple chicas that match the chicas that are shown on the Alexis Club site. Some rich guys want it easy and for that they can use Alexis Club. If you choose to use that site, confirm beforehand that the chica you choose will not be on the rag for your two nights with her.

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[QUOTE=Stinky Squid]Right, why would you. How about the hassle-free factor?
Goes like this: even if I was teleported to Bangkok right now, how much effort would it take to get an enjoyable experience? It's hit or miss even in the best of places. The hassle in the bars, etc. How much easier if you get to pick, fly, and be received at the airport! I think that arrangement is worth something.

Now may be DR is the paradise that you just step out of the airport and be encircled by gorgeous ladies that you just ask if they'd stay the weekend with you? Otherwise so much precious time goes down the drain just getting oriented, hitting bad places on bad days.

Thanks everyone for responding on this Alexis thing.[/QUOTE]


SS,
I agree with you in principle.

I also, when I've been able to go to the DR have opted for the "spoon-fed" option, in that I don't have the time or patience to cruise around, looking for likely chicas.

The convenience of having it all at hand is indeed "worth something".
I usually use fishing as an analogy. If I fished all day, cleaned and cooked my catch myself, I could probably save money over simply ordering seafood at a restaurant. But as stated, I don't have the time to spare.

That said, one could get all of the above by simply going to a place like BlackBeards.
(No, I have no financial interest, despite how it sounds; but a NOTE TO JOHN, - I can be bribed if you are looking for a partner).
You can have a selection of girls on hand, with quality control to avoid the rip-off artists, thieves, complaints, etc. for much less.

If the discussion turns to food/conditions (I had filet mignon every night; I slept on Egyptian cotton sheets, the toilet seats had mink covers, etc.) it has to be remembered that if you want filet mignon, mink toilet seats, you will no doubt pay a premium for them. But that stuff is strictly personal taste, (and largely irrelevant to me).

Granted, nothing is perfect and one can always find faults, but for the price, I find BB to be a barain.
For those (like me) who like spoon-feeding, BB has all the same benefits, for much, much less.

I would like to see other low-cost options in the area (FOD may prove to be that in the future) because clients benefit from competition for their business, and it offers the chicas alternative places to work, when John at BB becomes too much of a tyrant for them to stomach any more.

In the end, each to his own. Some guys just like to brag about luxury and how much they paid for it.

Cuidate.
y69

[QUOTE=Stinky Squid]Right, why would you. How about the hassle-free factor?
Goes like this: even if I was teleported to Bangkok right now, how much effort would it take to get an enjoyable experience? It's hit or miss even in the best of places. The hassle in the bars, etc. How much easier if you get to pick, fly, and be received at the airport! I think that arrangement is worth something.

Now may be DR is the paradise that you just step out of the airport and be encircled by gorgeous ladies that you just ask if they'd stay the weekend with you? Otherwise so much precious time goes down the drain just getting oriented, hitting bad places on bad days.

Thanks everyone for responding on this Alexis thing.[/QUOTE]Package number 2 is at the oasis canoa all inclusive. You can book your room at this hotel, for two persons, for 200 dollars per night. Alexis website wants 1770 dollars for a two night package at this hotel, with the escort. A person would be paying about 600 dollars per day, just for the escort. (taxi fare from sdq airport to La Romana, maybe 75 each way)

I looked at the photos of the chicas on the website, they are attractive, but not amelia vega quality. To each his own, but paying 600 dollars a day for a somewhat typical looking dominican chica, not for me. And you have no idea how the service will be and if the police decide to bust the owners of Alexis Club, I guess you are out of your money if you paid in advance.

With a little bit of effort you can have the same type of vacation for less money. And for 600 dollars per day you can get two or three chicas for 24 hours, that look the same as the chicas on that site.

[QUOTE=Stinky Squid]Right, why would you. How about the hassle-free factor?
Goes like this: even if I was teleported to Bangkok right now, how much effort would it take to get an enjoyable experience? It's hit or miss even in the best of places. The hassle in the bars, etc. How much easier if you get to pick, fly, and be received at the airport! I think that arrangement is worth something.

Now may be DR is the paradise that you just step out of the airport and be encircled by gorgeous ladies that you just ask if they'd stay the weekend with you? Otherwise so much precious time goes down the drain just getting oriented, hitting bad places on bad days.

Thanks everyone for responding on this Alexis thing.[/QUOTE]For hassle free, you could hire a taxi driver for 100 dollars per day and have him drive you to the numerous casas and chica bars in Santo Domingo and you could pop at least 5-8 different chicas for 500 dollars. If you meet one who really rocks your boat, you could invite to her an all inclusive hotel and I am sure most would be happy to get 200 dollars for 24 hours at an all inclusive hotel.

Just to add my 2 cents. There are several expensive options in the DR. For me I like to return to the DR several times a year. For what I would pay at these very high end places I can go to the DR at least two times maybe three. As was already stated BB's has many many girls to select from. If you do not see what you like ask.

I like the idea that I can keep selecting different dates. If I hit it off with one I can stay as long as I want from hours to days. I have spoken to many people that have visited a many of these upper end places but the reviews are mixed at best.

Hi all

Having problems find a cheap basic hotel in Santiago.

Anybody have any ideas?

I took some time today and read through the Alexis Club website. Alexis whoever they are has cajones. These lines are from their webpage: "I believe our prices are on the low end for the escorts and hospitality services you receive."

and "Everywhere Else... The cost of a girl is so expensive in most worldwide cities that a daily rate isn't even published. If it is, you can expect to pay around $3,000 - $4,000 per 24 HOURS. And that's a steal if the huge hourly rates are any judge. On top of this, don't forget your hotel, meals, drinks, a tip and everything else."

I was wrong about the larger all inclusive hotel Alexis uses, it is the Coral Costa Caribe in Juan Dolio. The room rates for this hotel, all inclusive package, food, drink and room, can be reserved from orbitz for 96 u.s. dollars per night for two people, total price for two people for two nights would be 192 dollars for a basic room with food and drink (deluxe room can be had for 132 dollars per room per night). Alexis wants 1770 dollars for two nights at this hotel with the escort. Taxi to Juan Dolio from sdq airport, maybe around 50-60 dollars. Works out to about 700 dollars per night for the chica.

The hotel photos for Package #3, are the same you can find on the webpage for coco boutique hotel. [url]http://www.cocoboutiquehotel.com/[/url].

At the top of the page for package3, "Bellow are the services and facilities we offer. We have secured preferential rates for all of them, all packages are absolutely all-inclusive, (including your escort(s) and tipping!). " Whatever all inclusive means, because you will only get breakfast included at the Coco Boutique Hotel.

For whatever reason Alexis will not say the names of the hotels.

I am sure most mongers who read the ISG forums will probably laugh at the Alexis Club website. I don't begrudge a guy trying to make a living from providing monger services, but I find the Alexis Club website a little disingenuous in some of its statements.

As was previously posted, the escort service that was operated out of Punta Cana was recently shut down. Prostitution is legal in the Dominican Republic, but maybe the authorities have a problem with pimping. I don't know what law was used, to shut down that escort place in Punta Cana. But I would be very leery of sending a deposit. I don't know how much of a deposit Alexis requires and I saw nothing about how your deposit will be returned to you, if you have a problem with Alexis Club.

Hi to everybody, I would like to have your opinion:

What is the best period to get in DR?

And if you would have to choose a place/town/area for having fun and mongering, what would be your decision?

Many thanks.

By the way, I'm planning to get there very soon (from now till February 2010) for one week or two. If you have plans or ideas, pm me!

I'm in my mid twenties and know a bit of spanish (6/7 on a 1-10 rate)

[QUOTE=Danielson]Hi all

Having problems find a cheap basic hotel in Santiago.

Anybody have any ideas?[/QUOTE]I have stayed at the two Hodelpa Hotels which are over 100 dollars per night and the Hotel Platino which is about 60. But in researching my trips to Santiago, there are other less expensive options.

Hotel Platino: [url]http://www.hotelplatinord.com/[/url]

Hotel Aloha Sol is in a good location on calle de sol, around the corner from the hodelpa centro plaza, not sure what the rates are, but are supposedly under 100 dollars per night: [url]http://www.alohasol.com/[/url]

I have read, up the street from Hotel Aloha Sol, is Alberto Suites. Supposedly rooms have a small kitchen. I have never seen Alberto Suites, appears the location is good near Calle de Sol and not far from the monument. Maybe other members have more information on Alberto Suites.

From what I have read, Hotel Colonial is the one of the least expensive hotels in Santiago, at one time I had their webpage, I'll have to look around to try and find it.

Fellas, New and Old Mongers,

Anything this guy Alexis has to do with is pure BS, do not trust him at all!

A few years ago I was an unfortuante victim of his BS when he was on Margarita Island and after that sh*t trip I decided to never let a chance go by to tell fellow mongers truth about this a**hole!!

Do not give him your money!

Steve

[QUOTE=Danielson]Hi all,

Having problems find a cheap basic hotel in Santiago.

Anybody have any ideas?[/QUOTE]This link has phone numbers for various hotels in Santiago, some of the places listed are for cabanas (listed as Aparta Hotels).

[url]http://chekeo.net/Documents/tels%20hoteles%20santiago.txt[/url]

Another member didn't like the Colonial Hotel.

You could also consider Hotel Matum which sits facing the monument.

Going to Santiago, can you give me any information as far as where I can hook up with very nice looking chics, P4P

[QUOTE=Akatakyie]Going to Santiago, can you give me any information as far as where I can hook up with very nice looking chics, P4P[/QUOTE]In prior posts other members have posted locations where you can find p4p chica barss. All the chicas that I know in Santiago, I met them online before I traveled there. Join a site on the internet, badoo, hi5, international match.com, dominicancupid and send a bunch of emails to the chicas.

When I was in Santiago I saw very few p4p chicas walking the streets. There are p4p bars there, but I don't know where they are. Read the prior posts for more information on where the p4p bars are.

A good number of the chicas you can meet on the above mentioned sites are into p4p.

[QUOTE=FirstDude]Fellas, New and Old Mongers,

Anything this guy Alexis has to do with is pure BS, do not trust him at all!

A few years ago I was an unfortuante victim of his BS when he was on Margarita Island and after that sh*t trip I decided to never let a chance go by to tell fellow mongers truth about this a**hole!!

Do not give him your money!

Steve[/QUOTE]I am very interested to hear your story on Alexis. I have been planning a trip using his service. I even have a couple girls picked out. With the "Try it First" gauruntee, I felt it is a no brainer. Please elaborate on why I should not book.

NoFrills79

Hey FirstDude,

I was actually just looking at the Alexis Club site and was considering it for part of my R&R from Iraq. Luckily I looked here and read your post though haha. Would you mind giving me some details on what went bad with your experience using that service?

I am riding down I95 going northbound and I see a Presidente and Presidente Light billboard I almost wrecked my truck rubbernecking to see it lol. Then I went to Total Wine today and picked up a 12 pack for $9.99 AWESOME! Now if i can just find some Imperial too

There are several High End places if that is what you want. For what you will pay for 3-5 days you could go to Blackbeards and stay for 2-3 weeks. There will be more girls than you can imagine to help you relax. Yes they are local girls and not white Euro babes but the local girls will give you all the GFE you want for a fraction of the place. The girls have warm smiles and are very friendly and will make you feel special.

Everytime I get an email from the High End places I do the math. When I want to relax I compare the following:

1. Can I have many different girls each day whenever I want for as long as I want?
2. Can I have multiple girls at the same time for as long as I want?
3. Can I have time to be alone if I want it?
4. Are thier other guys to hang with if I want? Male bonding...
5. Can I go and explore on my own?
6. If I meet a girl while I am out exploring can I bring her back with me?
7. Can I get food and drinks without being ripped off while I am there?
8. Is there a place close by or onsite to change money or buy vitamins V and C?

If you go to Blackbeards and want to eat, drink and buy meals and drinks for the ladies....spend time in the Jacuzzi with many many girls...and have numerous adventures all day in your room with many different girls you could spend maybe $400.00 to $500.00 us dollars a day. For what you will pay for 3-4 days at a High End place you could stay at Blackbeards for 10+days.

After 6 days of that most guys are drained! I have had many such trips to Blackbeards (BB'S)....if you need more info. just send me a PM. I don't work for BB's but I have been there enough times to know what I am talking about.

[QUOTE=Traveler04]Yes they are local girls and not white Euro babes but the local girls will give you all the GFE you want for a fraction of the price.[/QUOTE]
... and if you do want "white Euro babes" you could visit "white" Europe for less than you would be paying Alexis. For example gia.com.ua in Kiev would offer the same service (hotel, meals, girls, tour-guides, etc). As for me, I am happy with my 1000 peso haitianas :)

[QUOTE=Traveler04] Yes they are local girls and not white Euro babes but the local girls will give you all the GFE you want for a fraction of the place. [/QUOTE]Alexis Club uses 99% local chicas, supposedly he has one or two white chicas who are supposedly coming over from Europe. Google Alexis club and you can view the photos. The girls are attractive, but are on par with some chicas you can find in Sosua and other places in Dom Rep, that a guy could get for 2000 pesos (about 60 dollars) rather than 700 dollars that Alexis wants.

My wife recently traveled to the DR with a mountain of overweight suitcases. You aren't allowed to take a piece of baggage over 50 lbs to Santo Domingo, but for Puerto Plata it is OK. She had a child with her, so used the full allowance of 4 large bags plus 2 massive carry-ons.

Still there was $50 each to pay for 2 overweight 70 lbs bags at a well-known international airport in South Florida. However the kerbside check-in guy at a well-known US airline took her $100 and gave her a receipt for $50 and split the other $50 with her, so she only paid $75 and he got $25. So that is how people afford to live in expensive places?

Then at the other end she feared she would have to pay huge amounts of import duties on her goodies, but a payment of another $100 to a maletero took care of that too. Not sure if it was good value for money, but it was quick and sure beat the hell out of completing a customs declaration.

[QUOTE=Traveler04]There are several High End places if that is what you want. For what you will pay for 3-5 days you could go to Blackbeards and stay for 2-3 weeks. There will be more girls than you can imagine to help you relax. Yes they are local girls and not white Euro babes but the local girls will give you all the GFE you want for a fraction of the place. The girls have warm smiles and are very friendly and will make you feel special.

Everytime I get an email from the High End places I do the math. When I want to relax I compare the following:

1. Can I have many different girls each day whenever I want for as long as I want?
2. Can I have multiple girls at the same time for as long as I want?
3. Can I have time to be alone if I want it?
4. Are thier other guys to hang with if I want? Male bonding...
5. Can I go and explore on my own?
6. If I meet a girl while I am out exploring can I bring her back with me?
7. Can I get food and drinks without being ripped off while I am there?
8. Is there a place close by or onsite to change money or buy vitamins V and C?

If you go to Blackbeards and want to eat, drink and buy meals and drinks for the ladies....spend time in the Jacuzzi with many many girls...and have numerous adventures all day in your room with many different girls you could spend maybe $400.00 to $500.00 us dollars a day. For what you will pay for 3-4 days at a High End place you could stay at Blackbeards for 10+days.

After 6 days of that most guys are drained! I have had many such trips to Blackbeards (BB'S)....if you need more info. just send me a PM. I don't work for BB's but I have been there enough times to know what I am talking about.[/QUOTE]

I think this is all true and BB's certainly offers great value for money, especially for the newcomer. The only thing missing is the thrill of the chase and it is all a bit like shooting fish in a barrel. I have had a few trips to BB's in the past and found that 3 days was about the optimum time to stay before burnout set in. By that time you probably will have nailed the best girls available to you and started on a downward curve of reward to effort.

Still, I would absolutely recommend BB's for a first timer in the DR, especially if uncertain of Spanish language skills.

DR AIDS stats
AIDS is prevalent among gays, transvestites and drug addicts, according to a study released today that says that 1.1% of the adult population is infected with HIV. This information is contained in the First Survey on Risky Sexual Behavior with Serological Ties carried out in the country. The study showed the prevalence of HIV in people who use drugs to be 8% and in homosexuals and transvestites 6.1%. The study also shows that amongst sex workers the HIV rate is 4.8%.
The study, carried out in 2008 and released yesterday by the Presidential Council on AIDS (Copresida), covered the Dominican capital and the provinces of Santiago, Barahona and La Altagracia.
La Altagracia province has the highest rate of HIV among homosexual men at 7.6%, and at the same time the study showed that the highest proportion of sex workers (prostitutes) with HIV+ was found in Barahona at 8.4%.
The study also found that the prevalence of the virus is greater in the older segment (25 years or older) of the prostitutes. Syphilis was the most prevalent disease among the sex workers, with 11.3% reporting infections.
Copresida executive director Gustavo Rojas Lara stressed that "historically these groups are discriminated against and stigmatized, and this makes getting any information on their sexual behavior all the more difficult, a factor that was taken into account by the survey."
The study was carried out by Copresida and Ministry of Public Health staff with financial and technical assistance from the World Bank, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the United Nations HIV/AIDS Program (UNAIDS) and other organizations. The survey used 3900 subjects divided into 1300 sex workers, 1400 homosexuals and 1200 drug users.
According to USAID, 50 of every 100,000 Dominicans lives with the disease and 58,000 children have been orphaned by the illness.

[QUOTE=Sidney]DR AIDS stats
AIDS is prevalent among gays, transvestites and drug addicts, according to a study released today that says that 1.1% of the adult population is infected with HIV. This information is contained in the First Survey on Risky Sexual Behavior with Serological Ties carried out in the country. The study showed the prevalence of HIV in people who use drugs to be 8% and in homosexuals and transvestites 6.1%. The study also shows that amongst sex workers the HIV rate is 4.8%.
The study, carried out in 2008 and released yesterday by the Presidential Council on AIDS (Copresida), covered the Dominican capital and the provinces of Santiago, Barahona and La Altagracia.
La Altagracia province has the highest rate of HIV among homosexual men at 7.6%, and at the same time the study showed that the highest proportion of sex workers (prostitutes) with HIV+ was found in Barahona at 8.4%.
The study also found that the prevalence of the virus is greater in the older segment (25 years or older) of the prostitutes. Syphilis was the most prevalent disease among the sex workers, with 11.3% reporting infections.
Copresida executive director Gustavo Rojas Lara stressed that "historically these groups are discriminated against and stigmatized, and this makes getting any information on their sexual behavior all the more difficult, a factor that was taken into account by the survey."
The study was carried out by Copresida and Ministry of Public Health staff with financial and technical assistance from the World Bank, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the United Nations HIV/AIDS Program (UNAIDS) and other organizations. The survey used 3900 subjects divided into 1300 sex workers, 1400 homosexuals and 1200 drug users.
According to USAID, 50 of every 100,000 Dominicans lives with the disease and 58,000 children have been orphaned by the illness.[/QUOTE]


You can read the article also on [url]www.listindiario.com.do[/url]

[QUOTE=Fantasy]would be to take the 84 foot Yacht docked in Puerto Plata, called "Western Union One". It comes with a 21 yo female captain and two 19yo Dominican Chicas from Santiago as a crew. It sails threw the Panama canal where you can stop and get two more "fresh" crew and continue on to Cartagena.

Crew Photos Available upon Request!![/QUOTE]

Fantasy, thanks for your reply. I'm probably being very dumb, but are you joking? If not, please, more details! Because I am still looking for a direct route from DR to CO.

[QUOTE=Artful]Fantasy, thanks for your reply. I'm probably being very dumb, but are you joking? If not, please, more details! Because I am still looking for a direct route from DR to CO.[/QUOTE]Copa airlines has flights, you can get a connecting flight to Colombia. Nice Airlines used to be owned by Continental.

[url]http://www.copaair.com/homepage.aspx?lenguage=en[/url]

I will be traveling to the DR soon. And I would like to know if there is any airlines that go to Brazil from there. I would love to spend some vacation time in Rio. Could anyone provide any info.

Thanks!

[QUOTE=Osanhopps]I will be traveling to the DR soon. And I would like to know if there is any airlines that go to Brazil from there. I would love to spend some vacation time in Rio. Could anyone provide any info.

Thanks![/QUOTE]Copa has connecting flights from DR to all of South America connecting through Panama. I've used them before, very nice, very safe.

Hello people,

Am new to this board and am going through it to find good info.

After many years of carriere as a punter in the Netherlands (Amsterdam RLD), I want now to explore new places to feel something different and enjoy my time at the best. As I've always been dreaming to visit a tropical land (I live in south Europe), I decided this is the right time to go for it! I would say the DR is a good choice, what do you think?

What am I looking for? Well, my dream is to find a beautiful tropical beach and one (or more) girl (S) to spend my time on/with. We go to the beach togheter, sleep togheter and fuck (LOL). I don't need to have many girls during my holiday, the tropical landscape/scenary is very important to me, not many people around, relaxing, quite place, no car traffic hassle (I really need to rest and relax out of my daily shit caos). I prefer to pick up a non-prof girl in a public place like a casino, disco, bar or so.

Do you think am gonna have the problem she wants a baby after 2 weeks like that? LOL am not looking for that!

Where do you suggest me to go? Please give me advices on it.

Is there something better than DR for what am looking for?

It has to be just the Carribean.

I'm not on a budget, so no money problems.

Thank you in advance.

Regards,

Ziggy

[QUOTE=Ziggy00]As I've always been dreaming to visit a tropical land (I live in south Europe), I would say the DR is a good choice, what do you think?

What am I looking for? Well, my dream is to find a beautiful tropical beach and one (or more) girl (S) to spend my time on/with.[/QUOTE]Bavaro near punta cana has some nice beaches, but has many large all inclusive hotels. There are some brothels located relatively near to the large all inclusive hotels in bavaro. Also some Villas within gated complexes in Bavaro (most are probably not directly on the beach). Many tourists in Bavaro, the nearest city would be Higuey about 45 minutes away by car. Bavaro has a nice beach, but it is not the best mongering place.

Las Terrenas in Samana is a relatively small town with several hotels that near the beach. Quiet beaches in Las Terrenas. I have no idea how the mongering scene is in Las Terrenas.

You could try to chat up some chicas online before you go and have them travel to Las Terrenas to meet you and maybe spend time with you.

Puerto Plata has several beaches, but I would not describe them as being tropical paradise quality. Sosua has a beach, but it is busy and lined with shops, and gets busy on the weekends, not a tropical paradise beach.

Don't go to Santo Domingo, no beach there and the nearest beach to Santo Domingo is Boca Chica, which again is no tropical paradise.

There are numerous other beach towns going west from Santo Domingo (bani and others) and going further east from Santo Domingo (Juan Dolio, La Romana and others). Juan Dolio has a nice beach, but it is not tropical paradise quality.

In Samana, there are several nice beaches, Playa Rincon and others. No hotels on Playa Rincon.

Las Terrenas is relatively quiet with a semi-paved road that runs along a part of the beach there.

Other members I am certain can recommend other places.

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[QUOTE=Jaosousa]Bavaro near punta cana has some nice beaches, but has many large all inclusive hotels. There are some brothels located relatively near to the large all inclusive hotels in bavaro. Also some Villas within gated complexes in Bavaro (most are probably not directly on the beach). Many tourists in Bavaro, the nearest city would be Higuey about 45 minutes away by car. Bavaro has a nice beach, but it is not the best mongering place.

Las Terrenas in Samana is a relatively small town with several hotels that near the beach. Quiet beaches in Las Terrenas. I have no idea how the mongering scene is in Las Terrenas.

You could try to chat up some chicas online before you go and have them travel to Las Terrenas to meet you and maybe spend time with you.

Puerto Plata has several beaches, but I would not describe them as being tropical paradise quality. Sosua has a beach, but it is busy and lined with shops, and gets busy on the weekends, not a tropical paradise beach.

Don't go to Santo Domingo, no beach there and the nearest beach to Santo Domingo is Boca Chica, which again is no tropical paradise.

There are numerous other beach towns going west from Santo Domingo (bani and others) and going further east from Santo Domingo (Juan Dolio, La Romana and others). Juan Dolio has a nice beach, but it is not tropical paradise quality.

In Samana, there are several nice beaches, Playa Rincon and others. No hotels on Playa Rincon.

Las Terrenas is relatively quiet with a semi-paved road that runs along a part of the beach there.

Other members I am certain can recommend other places.

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[QUOTE=Ziggy00]Hello people,

Am new to this board and am going through it to find good info.

After many years of carriere as a punter in the Netherlands (Amsterdam RLD), I want now to explore new places to feel something different and enjoy my time at the best. As I've always been dreaming to visit a tropical land (I live in south Europe), I decided this is the right time to go for it! I would say the DR is a good choice, what do you think?

What am I looking for? Well, my dream is to find a beautiful tropical beach and one (or more) girl (S) to spend my time on/with. We go to the beach togheter, sleep togheter and fuck (LOL). I don't need to have many girls during my holiday, the tropical landscape/scenary is very important to me, not many people around, relaxing, quite place, no car traffic hassle (I really need to rest and relax out of my daily shit caos). I prefer to pick up a non-prof girl in a public place like a casino, disco, bar or so.

Do you think am gonna have the problem she wants a baby after 2 weeks like that? LOL am not looking for that!

Where do you suggest me to go? Please give me advices on it.

Is there something better than DR for what am looking for?

It has to be just the Carribean.

I'm not on a budget, so no money problems.

Thank you in advance.

Regards,

Ziggy[/QUOTE]

It will be easier to find the tropical paradise than finding a non-pro woman who will not want a family eventually.
You want a non-pro who will want to be your lover without eventually a real relationship or a family?
Better to stay with pros, because no one will be lying to the other, and no one's dreams or heart will be broken. Play with the pros until you are tired of just sex and want a little bit more.
Speaking only about the Dominican Republic, get as far away from the tourist areas as possible.
Go to the Samana peninsula, at the eastern end of the island.
Go to Las Terrenas. There is enough of a European community there to make you feel at home. (Italians, French, German, etc). And you will be more likely to find "normal" women, rather than pros.
Treat the women with some courtesy, respect and afffection (unlke the local men) and they will come to you, and they will treat you like a king.
I sometimes wonder why Gauguin went to Tahiti instead of the DR.

[QUOTE=Ziggy00]Hello people,

Am new to this board and am going through it to find good info.

After many years of carriere as a punter in the Netherlands (Amsterdam RLD), I want now to explore new places to feel something different and enjoy my time at the best. As I've always been dreaming to visit a tropical land (I live in south Europe), I decided this is the right time to go for it! I would say the DR is a good choice, what do you think?

What am I looking for? Well, my dream is to find a beautiful tropical beach and one (or more) girl (S) to spend my time on/with. We go to the beach togheter, sleep togheter and fuck (LOL). I don't need to have many girls during my holiday, the tropical landscape/scenary is very important to me, not many people around, relaxing, quite place, no car traffic hassle (I really need to rest and relax out of my daily shit caos). I prefer to pick up a non-prof girl in a public place like a casino, disco, bar or so.

Do you think am gonna have the problem she wants a baby after 2 weeks like that? LOL am not looking for that!

Where do you suggest me to go? Please give me advices on it.

Is there something better than DR for what am looking for?

It has to be just the Carribean.

I'm not on a budget, so no money problems.

Thank you in advance.

Regards,

Ziggy[/QUOTE]

I agree with suggestions about going to Las Terrenas. I have been there and it is a beautiful idyllic beach resort, with some interesting trips available in the area.

I think finding the girl is a bit trickier, not that it is impossible, but just that one only finds a good partner for several days by trial and error, so the chances of finding the first girl fitting the bill are slight. Also I am not sure if you speak good Spanish. You could look for a girl on one of the Web sites for girlfriends or Adultfriendfinder and just tell her straight up exactly what you are looking for and that it is strictly cash for a single vacation romance. Maybe it would work.

Several of my friends have had success meeting both regular as well as Semi-Pro chicas on Dominican Cupid, and amigos.com!

You could easily hire a cute chica in Sosua and take her on "vacation" away from her work environment to Cabarete, which is only 10 minutes away if you need to swap!

good luck

Very good advice.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]It will be easier to find the tropical paradise than finding a non-pro woman who will not want a family eventually.

You want a non-pro who will want to be your lover without eventually a real relationship or a family?

Better to stay with pros, because no one will be lying to the other, and no one's dreams or heart will be broken. Play with the pros until you are tired of just sex and want a little bit more.

Speaking only about the Dominican Republic, get as far away from the tourist areas as possible.

Go to the Samana peninsula, at the eastern end of the island.

Go to Las Terrenas. There is enough of a European community there to make you feel at home. (Italians, French, German, etc). And you will be more likely to find "normal" women, rather than pros.

Treat the women with some courtesy, respect and afffection (unlke the local men) and they will come to you, and they will treat you like a king.

I sometimes wonder why Gauguin went to Tahiti instead of the DR.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]It will be easier to find the tropical paradise than finding a non-pro woman who will not want a family eventually.

You want a non-pro who will want to be your lover without eventually a real relationship or a family?

Better to stay with pros, because no one will be lying to the other, and no one's dreams or heart will be broken. Play with the pros until you are tired of just sex and want a little bit more.

Speaking only about the Dominican Republic, get as far away from the tourist areas as possible.

Go to the Samana peninsula, at the eastern end of the island.

Go to Las Terrenas. There is enough of a European community there to make you feel at home. (Italians, French, German, etc). And you will be more likely to find "normal" women, rather than pros.

Treat the women with some courtesy, respect and afffection (unlke the local men) and they will come to you, and they will treat you like a king.

I sometimes wonder why Gauguin went to Tahiti instead of the DR.[/QUOTE]My first trip to DR found me with a local 20yo, non-pro, absolutely beautifil. I spent 2 days with her into September. Did not make any promises and also frequented the Casa's before and after I met her. I returned in November with 4 buddies and went on a pussy rampage for 5 days. I then remembered I had the home phone number of the local regular girl. I called her and had 2 days of absolute heaven. During the 2 days I found out that she had been robbed of her pocketbook earlier in November. I wanted to give her some money (which she refused) so I bought her a cell phone to replace the one that was stolen from her bag, and bought some clothes for her kid. Before I left I did give her some money.

I was asked to talk to call her daily, which I did almost daily. She had gotten sick during the month of Dec (I sent her flowers) For xmas I sent a gift basket to her and her family. I sent small presents to her and her daughter.

She called me on my birthday with her and her family on the line. I returned in Jan and got my brains fucked out of me. During that time her sister got real sick (from an illegal abortion) and was in the hospital. She told me to stay in the hotel while she went to take care of her sister, I said no I'll come along.

This is just the kind of guy that I am, I won't leave someone in need of help. This made her love me even more, most guys Dominican or otherwise would probably not have done this.

Later that week I was invited to their house for my birthday dinner, where she bought me a handmade bracelet as a present. That trip cost me some lingerie, a winnie the pooh decorative plate (approximately $75 dollars of gifts).

I returned on the week of Valentines day where we went to a resort in Juan Dolio. She wanted to go to a clinic early in the week for a health check for the both of us. (she wanted to have sex au natural) We both came back clean. She had started to take birth control "just for me" needless to say it was a fantastic week. I bought some jewelry for her and a digital camera (approximately $350 with the doctor visits and test)

During this visit, 2 things happened in her family that really upset her and she told me I should get another girl because she is having too many problems and she doesn't want to ruin my vacation. I did not bail and things only got better.

March comes and I am in DR again for her. No problems with her family this time, every time I visited I was introduced to more and more family members. I was invited to stay at her house, everyday she cooked me breakfast and nights we stayed home she made me dinner (fantastic cook). Her sister started to refer to me as her brother in law, and being introduced as her casi-marido (almost husband). Her daughter started getting attached to me, her niece etc. That's were I started to back away just a little. The cost outside air and car rental. Food for the house, small gift for her maybe $200 for the total week.

April came by, more attachment. Stayed at her house again, bought food for the house, flowers for her (I got caught talking to another girl) Very little money spent.

Early May was her birthday, the whole family was at her house for the actual day. Before her birthday, I stayed at her house. On her birthday I took the family out for dinner Adrian Tropical (about $200), bought her some gifts $100, bought her niece a $30 cell phone (also her Bday) met the dad, cousins, aunts, grandmother. Was continually asked when we are getting engaged (yikes). Since she is in college I said we should wait until she is finished in 2 years. (buy me some time)

Late May, I'm back again start feeling and very guilty about stringing her along. I make some comments about the possibility of not getting married that don't go over well.

Early June the first night together she feels that I'm using her, second night no sex, third night sex with condoms, last night with her we have sex and the next day she decides I'm using her and she doesn't want to be my girlfriend anymore. I felt relieved at this and disappointed at the same time.

I still keep in touch with her neice and her sister, but my playing around with a normal girl hurt her, me, her family etc.

Damn I miss the sex.

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I am prepping for my upcoming trip. Jetblue from New York, 89 dollars each way, non stop flights. 130 dollars in taxes, total round trip price 311. Jetblue allows only one checked luggage bag, a second bag will probably cost an extra 20 dollars each way. Jetblue wants an extra 40 dollars each way, for seats that have an extra 4 inches of legroom.

I bought a refurbished sandisk fuze mp3 player (plays music and videos) at newegg.com for around 25 dollars. I installed a 4gb micro sd card into it. Good player. I use realplayer to add songs to it.

Free program to download videos from you tube: [url]http://youtubedownload.altervista.org/[/url]

Good program, you can copy and paste the link for the youtube video you want, or just open the program when you have the youtube page open and the link will appear in you tube downloader. Nice thing about this program is that after it has downloaded the video, it gives you an option to convert the video into a different video format. I believe all you tube videos are in flv video format, which most mp3 players cannot play. With the you tube downloader program it will convert the video it downloaded into various formats, which you can then use to play on most mp3 players.

I can also the add the downloaded videos using realplayer so that they appear as music (no video) on my mp3 player.

Downloaded some Spanish music videos (the chicas in the hotel room can watch them) I'll also burn some music cd's for the car. One group that I like is Omega. They have a few hit songs including Chambonea. This is a link for the video of them performing at Carnaval in La Vega. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKwNnC30APM[/url]

Sometimes the song is better when I don't understand the words. In this song he sings about having a laser from a gun aimed him, but that the guy with gun, will not pull the trigger.

I bought a pair of sunglasses with polarized lenses, made by the company Native. The polarized lenses really make a difference when driving in bright sunlight, the clarity is greatly improved. These have vents so it helps them not to fog up. I bought them at rei outlet. [url]http://www.rei.com/outlet/[/url]

I'll download an audio book from audible.com to listen to on the plane or what often happens while listening to the audio book it puts me to sleep on the plane. One book I listened to was the story of the whale ship Essex. True story about a large sperm whale that sunk a whale ship from Nantucket, while the ship was in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Herman Melville had worked on Whale Ships and he was familiar with this story when he wrote "Moby Dick".

Hopefully, I'll meet up with a few other members from this board next week in Dominican Republic.

[QUOTE=Cagep1967]My first trip to DR found me with a local 20yo, non-pro, absolutely beautifil. I spent 2 days with her into September. Did not make any promises and also frequented the Casa's before and after I met her. I returned in November with 4 buddies and went on a pussy rampage for 5 days. I then remembered I had the home phone number of the local regular girl. I called her and had 2 days of absolute heaven. During the 2 days I found out that she had been robbed of her pocketbook earlier in November. I wanted to give her some money (which she refused) so I bought her a cell phone to replace the one that was stolen from her bag, and bought some clothes for her kid. Before I left I did give her some money.

I was asked to talk to call her daily, which I did almost daily. She had gotten sick during the month of Dec (I sent her flowers) For xmas I sent a gift basket to her and her family. I sent small presents to her and her daughter.

She called me on my birthday with her and her family on the line. I returned in Jan and got my brains fucked out of me. During that time her sister got real sick (from an illegal abortion) and was in the hospital. She told me to stay in the hotel while she went to take care of her sister, I said no I'll come along.

This is just the kind of guy that I am, I won't leave someone in need of help. This made her love me even more, most guys Dominican or otherwise would probably not have done this.

Later that week I was invited to their house for my birthday dinner, where she bought me a handmade bracelet as a present. That trip cost me some lingerie, a winnie the pooh decorative plate (approximately $75 dollars of gifts).

I returned on the week of Valentines day where we went to a resort in Juan Dolio. She wanted to go to a clinic early in the week for a health check for the both of us. (she wanted to have sex au natural) We both came back clean. She had started to take birth control "just for me" needless to say it was a fantastic week. I bought some jewelry for her and a digital camera (approximately $350 with the doctor visits and test)

During this visit, 2 things happened in her family that really upset her and she told me I should get another girl because she is having too many problems and she doesn't want to ruin my vacation. I did not bail and things only got better.

March comes and I am in DR again for her. No problems with her family this time, every time I visited I was introduced to more and more family members. I was invited to stay at her house, everyday she cooked me breakfast and nights we stayed home she made me dinner (fantastic cook). Her sister started to refer to me as her brother in law, and being introduced as her casi-marido (almost husband). Her daughter started getting attached to me, her niece etc. That's were I started to back away just a little. The cost outside air and car rental. Food for the house, small gift for her maybe $200 for the total week.

April came by, more attachment. Stayed at her house again, bought food for the house, flowers for her (I got caught talking to another girl) Very little money spent.

Early May was her birthday, the whole family was at her house for the actual day. Before her birthday, I stayed at her house. On her birthday I took the family out for dinner Adrian Tropical (about $200), bought her some gifts $100, bought her niece a $30 cell phone (also her Bday) met the dad, cousins, aunts, grandmother. Was continually asked when we are getting engaged (yikes). Since she is in college I said we should wait until she is finished in 2 years. (buy me some time)

Late May, I'm back again start feeling and very guilty about stringing her along. I make some comments about the possibility of not getting married that don't go over well.

Early June the first night together she feels that I'm using her, second night no sex, third night sex with condoms, last night with her we have sex and the next day she decides I'm using her and she doesn't want to be my girlfriend anymore. I felt relieved at this and disappointed at the same time.

I still keep in touch with her neice and her sister, but my playing around with a normal girl hurt her, me, her family etc.

Damn I miss the sex.

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Great story and tells the story of a thousand other guys as well.
Numerous guys after reading this, are remembering their own experience.
Like I said; I recommend sticking with the pro-chicas until you're readdy for a "normal" girl. No lies, everyone knows the deal, and no one gets hurt.

But its the greatest thing in the world (for a while) isn't it?

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Great story and tells the story of a thousand other guys as well.
Numerous guys after reading this, are remembering their own experience.
Like I said; I recommend sticking with the pro-chicas until you're readdy for a "normal" girl. No lies, everyone knows the deal, and no one gets hurt.

But its the greatest thing in the world (for a while) isn't it?[/QUOTE]Good report 1967,we have all been there.Thats why i try not to meet the family.It separates your senses.It's a good feeling but you lose your purpose.It's just to much other pussy in the DR.Plus in the back of my mind i know it's some smooth ass Dominican dude fucking her when im not there.To me its about the time she and i share together for the limited time im there.I just dont feel the need for family attachment.

One last thing I will do before my trip is go to the bank and get at least one hundred, one dollar bills. Often times in Dom Rep, I only have have 100 peso bills, which depending on the situation is too much of a tip. With the dollar bills I can gave one dollar or two dollars for small tips.

[QUOTE=Cagep1967] Was continually asked when we are getting engaged (yikes).

Early June the first night together she feels that I'm using her, second night no sex, third night sex with condoms, last night with her we have sex and the next day she decides I'm using her and she doesn't want to be my girlfriend anymore. I felt relieved at this and disappointed at the same time.

I still keep in touch with her neice and her sister, but my playing around with a normal girl hurt her, me, her family etc.
[/QUOTE]

Dude don't feel guilty...You were doin what you do and she was doin what they do. Worlds collided here..The 1st and the 3rd.First world is expected to take care of third. Isn't the US pouring millions into other countries already?
The family saw a meal ticket and put on the pressure...

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Great story and tells the story of a thousand other guys as well.
Numerous guys after reading this, are remembering their own experience.
Like I said; I recommend sticking with the pro-chicas until you're readdy for a "normal" girl. No lies, everyone knows the deal, and no one gets hurt.

But its the greatest thing in the world (for a while) isn't it?[/QUOTE]
What makes you think she wasn't a pro? If a woman just meet a guy and have sex with him, she must very comfortable doing that. As a Latino I can tell you that it takes time just to break through the barrier of a Latina's panty with your finger, leave alone your dick.
There's a lot of ego play in these "stories" here, like in : "she fucked me right after we met because I'm irresistible, not because she's a puta".
As a foreigner, you will never find a normal girl in a foreign country unless you live there and go to the right places.
Forget the ego thing and enjoy the putas!

...if you wanna play it safe, don't come back home with any ladies' contact information. I speak Spanish fluently and I can tell you that you'll be missing nothing by throwing away in the trash can, on your way to board your plane, that little piece of paper with her phone number and email address. The only thing they're good for requires close proximity, unless you're one of those sickos who jack-off while talking to women on the phone, in that case, I'm not talking to you.
Guys, let's be real here, that young, hot, third contry world puta is not going to fall in love with us. No matter what she tells you, she has a low life scum in her country leeching from her. That money you give to her, goes right to him. Enjoy her and don't feel guilty about a thing, you're not responssible for the situation she is in.
This is personal experience, don't feel sorry, don't try to help. All help comes from within!
Being there, done that. No bitter, just wiser. Life's good!

[QUOTE=Cagep1967]My first trip to DR found me with a local 20yo, non-pro, absolutely beautifil. I spent 2 days with her into September. Did not make any promises and also frequented the Casa's before and after I met her. I returned in November with 4 buddies and went on a pussy rampage for 5 days. I then remembered I had the home phone number of the local regular girl. I called her and had 2 days of absolute heaven. During the 2 days I found out that she had been robbed of her pocketbook earlier in November. I wanted to give her some money (which she refused) so I bought her a cell phone to replace the one that was stolen from her bag, and bought some clothes for her kid. Before I left I did give her some money.


Early June the first night together she feels that I'm using her, second night no sex, third night sex with condoms, last night with her we have sex and the next day she decides I'm using her and she doesn't want to be my girlfriend anymore. I felt relieved at this and disappointed at the same time.

I still keep in touch with her neice and her sister, but my playing around with a normal girl hurt her, me, her family etc.

Damn I miss the sex.

[/QUOTE] WOW a great lesson learned, thanks for the post.

[QUOTE=Rebel Monger]What makes you think she wasn't a pro? If a woman just meet a guy and have sex with him, she must very comfortable doing that. As a Latino I can tell you that it takes time just to break through the barrier of a Latina's panty with your finger, leave alone your dick.

There's a lot of ego play in these "stories" here, like in : "she fucked me right after we met because I'm irresistible, not because she's a puta".

As a foreigner, you will never find a normal girl in a foreign country unless you live there and go to the right places.

Forget the ego thing and enjoy the putas![/QUOTE]The reason I was saying she wasn't a pro was the fact I was getting laid numerous time every week I was with her and didn't pay, I even did not have to pay for a place to stay. Like I said, I bought food for the house when I was there but she was making most of my meals for me so that's the least I could do. Every time she had a family crisis (which seemed like alot) she could have hit me up for some cash. She never did, the whole time I was trying to figure out her angle, when I finally realized she didn't have one.

Anyway, my buddy that opened the bar called me last night and said someone from the forum stopped by with 2 friends. He was grateful for the business, please post reviews so I can give him feedback.

Thanks

The one thing I hate about going on a trip to the DR is coming back and immediately starting to plan my next trip to the DR. I think it gets to be an addiction.

Anyway, I have a question for you New Yorkers or others familiar with the JFK airport. I am looking at pricing on flights, and leaving out of JFK to STI looks like a pretty good deal right now. I have the ability to drive to the NY area on business, park my car for transfer to JFK and retrieve it when I return.

My question is two fold.

First, is there a reasonably priced "park and fly" location near JFK?

Second, is there a nearby hotel that provides a shuttle to JFK and has free extended parking if you stay there on at least one leg of the trip?

There may be other options and I am more than open to them. I looked at flying to JFK and that remains an option, but in my case driving and working business in with my pleasure would be something very do-able.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations. By the way I have time, my next trip is anywhere from Oct to early Dec. timeframe. Like I said, I start planning my next trip almost immediately after my last.

There is no such thing as FREE parking in NYC, discounted for the nights you stay, maybe.

You can find "reasonable" parking in Howard Beach with a FREE bus shuttle to JFK, or take the Airtrain ($5).

This map should help.

[url]http://www.panynj.gov/Airtrain/around_jfk.html[/url]

Did anybody go to the Bikini Bash in Juan Dolio?

-Helpmann :)

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Just wanted to get an update for my next visit in September, as it's been almost two years since last visit:

Cab fare from airport to Colonial Zone?
Current exchange rate?
Cost of tourist card, still $10?

Cab fare from airport to Colonial Zone? USD$35
Current exchange rate? RD35.95/USD
Cost of tourist card, still $10? YES

Good news for DR mongers. It seems that it's cheaper to get laid due to the recession [url]http://blog.erotic-vacation.com/[/url]

I always thought that these mongering packages were overpriced given the amount of monger hotels on the island. Now prices are more in line with what you can find on your own.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]The one thing I hate about going on a trip to the DR is coming back and immediately starting to plan my next trip to the DR. I think it gets to be an addiction.

Anyway, I have a question for you New Yorkers or others familiar with the JFK airport. I am looking at pricing on flights, and leaving out of JFK to STI looks like a pretty good deal right now. I have the ability to drive to the NY area on business, park my car for transfer to JFK and retrieve it when I return.

My question is two fold.

First, is there a reasonably priced "park and fly" location near JFK?

Second, is there a nearby hotel that provides a shuttle to JFK and has free extended parking if you stay there on at least one leg of the trip?

There may be other options and I am more than open to them. I looked at flying to JFK and that remains an option, but in my case driving and working business in with my pleasure would be something very do-able.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations. By the way I have time, my next trip is anywhere from Oct to early Dec. timeframe. Like I said, I start planning my next trip almost immediately after my last.[/QUOTE]The Ramada and Holiday Inn have park and stay packages ([url]http://www.parksleepfly.com/[/url]). I stayed at the Ramada several years back and it was pretty much a dump. Apparently it has been renovated so I don't know what it is like now. I use Avistar for offsite parking ([url]http://www.avistarparking.com/fasttrack[/url]). Cost w/taxes about $19 a day. Their lot is actually closer then JFK's long term lot.

Anybody out there have any recent pics of the lineup at BB's? I'm planning a trip at the end of this month and wondered who's still there? Haven't been in about a year and just wanted to know what to look forward to.

Also, please advise of any changes in prices (Cost of girls and cab fare to BB from POP), services, etc. That might be handy?

Last question, whats the lowdown on LaPassions in Sousa, girls look okay on website, is it worth the visit there while in the DR just for something different, or would FOD be a better choice for a day trip? Thanks in advance for any responses and info. I'll watch the pic board for the lineup if anybody has anything.comon guys, lets see those pics I know ya got them!

[QUOTE=CaptainBill]Last question, whats the lowdown on LaPassions in Sousa, girls look okay on website, is it worth the visit there while in the DR just for something different, or would FOD be a better choice for a day trip? [/QUOTE]
It's not either/or. FoD is on your direct route to Sosúa from Barba Negra and is best visited in the afternoon and early evening, winding down around 10.00pm. Passions is open all afternoon and until midnight but at its liveliest from around 9.00pm (as is the rest of the strip). So you can conveniently visit both in one outing.

Buscemi and John from NJ,

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I was able to look at the links provided and research them.

I appreciate the help, and anyone else who wants to put in their 2 cents on this is more than welcome to do so.

P

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]It's not either/or. FoD is on your direct route to Sosúa from Barba Negra and is best visited in the afternoon and early evening, winding down around 10.00pm. Passions is open all afternoon and until midnight but at its liveliest from around 9.00pm (as is the rest of the strip). So you can conveniently visit both in one outing.[/QUOTE]For me personally I always liked to visit Passions in the late afternoon or early evenings, when not much else is going on, you always know something will be cooking there. The times I am talking about is between 4:00pm and 6:00pm, often guys are returning from a day at the beach and want to relax for a bit at Passion before getting ready for the nights festivities.

Also in my book, Passions is at it's best when there are a lot of guys in house, because the chicas tend to get more excited the more guys that are there, of course this is understandable, since the more guys the more potential to make money.

As far as in the evenings I personally have found it hit or miss after 9:00 pm, sometimes it is great, when a large group that know each other decide to visit together. Often times I have found it dead as guys are at their places relaxing, and/or gearing up for the festivities in the disco later that night.

Either way enjoy.

On reflection I must agree you are probably right about this.

But Captain Bill could still fit FoD and Passions into a single day's outing.

How's this for a program?
1) 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Sosúa Beach at Siempre Sol.
2) 4.15pm to 6.15pm at La Passion
3) 7.00pm to 10.00pm (or whenever it gets too quiet) ar Field of Dreams
4) By 10.30pm tucked up in bed at Barba Negra with a mug of warm milk and the latest John Grisham paperback (or whatever).

[QUOTE=Babelicious]For me personally I always liked to visit Passions in the late afternoon or early evenings, when not much else is going on, you always know something will be cooking there. The times I am talking about is between 4:00pm and 6:00pm, often guys are returning from a day at the beach and want to relax for a bit at Passion before getting ready for the nights festivities.

Also in my book, Passions is at it's best when there are a lot of guys in house, because the chicas tend to get more excited the more guys that are there, of course this is understandable, since the more guys the more potential to make money.

As far as in the evenings I personally have found it hit or miss after 9:00 pm, sometimes it is great, when a large group that know each other decide to visit together. Often times I have found it dead as guys are at their places relaxing, and/or gearing up for the festivities in the disco later that night.

Either way enjoy.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]On reflection I must agree you are probably right about this.

But Captain Bill could still fit FoD and Passions into a single day's outing.

How's this for a program?
1) 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Sosúa Beach at Siempre Sol.
2) 4.15pm to 6.15pm at La Passion
3) 7.00pm to 10.00pm (or whenever it gets too quiet) ar Field of Dreams
4) By 10.30pm tucked up in bed at Barba Negra with a mug of warm milk and the latest John Grisham paperback (or whatever).[/QUOTE]Sounds like a helluva plan, but along with Grisham he is tucked in with something that has a few more curves than a Grisham book. LOL

If you do a search in google, airport parking JFK, you might be able to find some coupons for a few places for long term parking, that can save you a few bucks. I used the Port Authority long term parking at JFK one time, I believe it was 15 dollars per day. From that long term parking lot to the terminal at jetblue was about a ten minute ride on the airtrain, plus another ten minutes waiting for the train. The airtrain is free within the airport, it also goes to the where the rental cars are located and also goes to Jamaica Station, where you can get the Long Island Railroad into New York City. I recently did that.

If you take the airtrain from a terminal in JFK, to Jamaica station (LIRR) the cost is 5 dollars and you pay when you are off the train in Jamaica station (they have vending machines that accept credit cards, atm cards and cash, you buy a metrocard for 5 dollars and you put it into a machine with two small gates, that open and allow you to exit). If you will be using the Long Island Railroad to go into the city, I paid 5.75 for the 20 minute trip at 4:00am (a combination LIRR and metrocard ticket to pay for the airtrain and LIRR, can be purchased from some vending machines there). Appears to me the trains on the LIRR run all night from Jamaica station to Penn Station (34th street and 8th Avenue).

I saw a few hotels located very near to the airport.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]The one thing I hate about going on a trip to the DR is coming back and immediately starting to plan my next trip to the DR. I think it gets to be an addiction.

Anyway, I have a question for you New Yorkers or others familiar with the JFK airport. I am looking at pricing on flights, and leaving out of JFK to STI looks like a pretty good deal right now. I have the ability to drive to the NY area on business, park my car for transfer to JFK and retrieve it when I return.

My question is two fold.

First, is there a reasonably priced "park and fly" location near JFK?

Second, is there a nearby hotel that provides a shuttle to JFK and has free extended parking if you stay there on at least one leg of the trip?

There may be other options and I am more than open to them. I looked at flying to JFK and that remains an option, but in my case driving and working business in with my pleasure would be something very do-able.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations. By the way I have time, my next trip is anywhere from Oct to early Dec. timeframe. Like I said, I start planning my next trip almost immediately after my last.[/QUOTE]

Does anyone know how long the drive is from Santiago to Puerto Plata or Cabarete? How are the roads? Is that even a good idea?

[QUOTE=MexMale]Does anyone know how long the drive is from Santiago to Puerto Plata or Cabarete? How are the roads? Is that even a good idea?[/QUOTE]Santiago to Puerto plata is about 1 hour. Puerto plata to Cabererte is about 45 mins.

[QUOTE=MexMale]Does anyone know how long the drive is from Santiago to Puerto Plata or Cabarete? How are the roads? Is that even a good idea?[/QUOTE]
The bus takes an hour to 90 minutes or so to PP and another half hour or 40 minutes to Caberete. Traffic conditions vary.

The road is not bad by DR standards on this stretch but gets much worse after Caberete. If you drive in the DR at all this is not a bad trip, but driving in the DR in general is often difficult/stressful (but some posters arenot bothered at all).

[QUOTE=MexMale]Does anyone know how long the drive is from Santiago to Puerto Plata or Cabarete? How are the roads? Is that even a good idea?[/QUOTE]The main road from Santiago to Puerto Plata is in good condition (one spot that has some potholes). Generally one lane each direction. Good number of twists and turns and some up and down spots. I believe the distance from Santiago to Puerto Plata is about 36 miles. Late at night with no traffic, you can do it in a little more thirty minutes. Not recommended to travel super fast at night, as some dogs and cats will sometimes venture onto the road. Also at night some motoconchos without lights. Also at night many drivers in Dom Rep drive with their high beams always on, so occassionally the high beams from other drivers will blind you. During the daytime the road has slowing moving trucks, so during the daytime the ride will take longer.

There is also a mountain road from Santiago to Puerto Plata, make the right off of Avenida Sadhalla Estrella where the edificio Hache (building with the words Hache near the roof) and that road will lead you to the mountain road. The mountain road is dicey, lots of turns, sometimes one lane is washed out, some places with no guardrails and a 500 foot drop to the side of the road. Pedestrians walk on that road, so you have to be careful.

From Puerto Plata to Cabarete the road is good, depending on traffic 45 minutes to an hour. After Cabarete the road is not terrible, I drove to Rio San Juan and Laguna gri gri, some potholes but nothing too terrible.

Passing slow moving trucks is the part of driving there that be can challenging. If you take it slow you will be fine.

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Jaososua, great assessment of the trip form STI to POP. I have done the trip many times by car and the time can vary a lot depending on the traffic and the number and size of the trucks. One lane each direction makes passing an interesting experience. If you have never done the trip during the day the night experience can be a bit hard on the nerves. Motoconches without lights, locals walking on the side of the road, some cars etc. may not have very good lights....

As has been stated by many....take the extra insurance and remember that if you hit a car /truck / motoconch, or a person or if they hit you....you pay....if you speak no spanish but have someone with you that can translate....you pay...if you speak no spanish you pay more! Wear a seat belt. When I go out at night I take a cab if I will be drinking. It is just safer.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]There is also a mountain road from Santiago to Puerto Plata, make the right off of Avenida Sadhalla Estrella where the edificio Hache (building with the words Hache near the roof) and that road will lead you to the mountain road. The mountain road is dicey, lots of turns, sometimes one lane is washed out, some places with no guardrails and a 500 foot drop to the side of the road. Pedestrians walk on that road, so you have to be careful. [/QUOTE]

Just to add, if MexMale decides to drive either route, the street where you make that right off of Av. Sadhalla Estrella is Av. Bartomole Colon and when you cut thru the mountain it will put you right on the road to Puerto Plata a little past the town of Montellano about 10-15 minutes from Puerto Plata. I strongly advise not to take this route at night. When heading the long way to Puerto Plata keep heading north/west on Av. Sadhalla until the roundabout and head towards Navarette and make that right before the other large roundabout intersection and that will put you directly to Puerto Plata.

Now, if you are heading directly to Cabarette from Santiago, you should take the "Moca Route" thru the mountains, which will drop you in the next town after Cabarette called Sabaneta de Yasica, make that left and you will be about 15 or 20 minutes from downtown Cabarette. This route is a little tricky if you haven't done it before, so buy a map. Either you hit Moca from the autopista duarte past the airport or you'll enter Moca from Licey al Medio via calle duarte driving past the indoor mall and continuing past the large Ochoa.

Good Luck.

I usually rent with Alamo. Third Party Liability insurance is an extra 5 dollars per day. I also get the tire and windshield protection for an extra 3.75 per day.

I have attached some photos of some roads from my recent trip. Saw two accidents on the highway that connects Santo Domingo with Santiago. One involving 4 trucks. The second accident was on the way from Santiago, heading towards Santo Domingo. I think I saw in the news afterwards, that 4-5 people were killed. I saw two of the dead bodies hanging out of one vehicle. About twenty minutes after passing the accident with fatalities, the front right tire on my rental car went bad. The outer part of the tire separated completely along the sidewalls. Some guys on the side of the highway changed it for me and I gave them ten dollars.

[QUOTE=Traveler04]Jaososua, great assessment of the trip form STI to POP. I have done the trip many times by car and the time can vary a lot depending on the traffic and the number and size of the trucks. One lane each direction makes passing an interesting experience. If you have never done the trip during the day the night experience can be a bit hard on the nerves. Motoconches without lights, locals walking on the side of the road, some cars etc. may not have very good lights....

As has been stated by many....take the extra insurance and remember that if you hit a car /truck / motoconch, or a person or if they hit you....you pay....if you speak no spanish but have someone with you that can translate....you pay...if you speak no spanish you pay more! Wear a seat belt. When I go out at night I take a cab if I will be drinking. It is just safer.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Terry U]Just to add, if MexMale decides to drive... [/quote]Thanks for your help, guys, all of you.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]I usually rent with Alamo. Third Party Liability insurance is an extra 5 dollars per day. I also get the tire and windshield protection for an extra 3.75 per day.

I have attached some photos of some roads from my recent trip. Saw two accidents on the highway that connects Santo Domingo with Santiago. One involving 4 trucks. The second accident was on the way from Santiago, heading towards Santo Domingo. I think I saw in the news afterwards, that 4-5 people were killed. I saw two of the dead bodies hanging out of one vehicle. About twenty minutes after passing the accident with fatalities, the front right tire on my rental car went bad. The outer part of the tire separated completely along the sidewalls. Some guys on the side of the highway changed it for me and I gave them ten dollars.[/QUOTE]

I have had good experiences with Budget, although I have usually rented out of the POP airport.
Also, check your credit cards to see if any offer rental car in surance.
If so, use the credit card insurance to cover the rental vehicle, and pay for the extra insurance to cover third parties. It IS worth it.
I had an accident once, the credit card company did indeed cover it for me.
Drive very defensively. This is the only place I have seen where a damned motorbike will cut off a car and practically dare you to kill him. Make all turns or lane changes gradually, so the idiot passing on the wrong side or in some other
blind spot has time to react and get out the way.

In general, stick with the large national rental agencies, as you can count on some kind of service and you can take up any problems if any, with the company HQ when you get back. Can't do that with a local.

I am coming back to the North Coast in a couple months and I would like to stay in an apartment complete with bedrooms and a working kitchen for about 3 days. It would be just for the 2 of us, me and my novia as she wants our privacy and for me to experience some of her homtown Domimican cooking. I will be doing my usual playing the first few days of the trip by myself prior to ourgetting together at the apartment and then those last three days with her.

If anyone can point me to a resonable apartment to rent, complete with kitchen in the North Coast area (Confresi to Costambar to Puerto Plata to Sosua to Cabarette) I would greatly appreciate itl And so will the Novia. And when Mamma's happy, I am happy.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]I am coming back to the North Coast in a couple months and I would like to stay in an apartment complete with bedrooms and a working kitchen for about 3 days. It would be just for the 2 of us, me and my novia as she wants our privacy and for me to experience some of her homtown Domimican cooking. I will be doing my usual playing the first few days of the trip by myself prior to ourgetting together at the apartment and then those last three days with her.

If anyone can point me to a resonable apartment to rent, complete with kitchen in the North Coast area (Confresi to Costambar to Puerto Plata to Sosua to Cabarette) I would greatly appreciate itl And so will the Novia. And when Mamma's happy, I am happy.[/QUOTE]Ola Del Sol is in Costambar, about a block and a half from Blackbeards. You can find the web pagr by surfing. I stayed there for a month and had no problems and it is chica friendly.

One bit of advice I would offer is, maybe you don't want to rent an apartment in an area very close, to where you have mongered in the past. Walking around or being in a bar or restaurant with your current girlfriend and you might come across other chicas who you slept with on prior trips. If your current dominican girlfriend is freaky in sex, then it might not be a bad thing to stay very close to a mongering destination, where you could find another chica to do a threesome, hahaha (wishful thinking). Depends too, what you want to expose your dominican girlfriend to, while she is with you. If you go out at night with a normal dominican chica to classicos in Sosua, there is no doubt the normal dominican chica will figure out quickly what the scene is for in Sosua (pay for play), (not necessarily a problem, just depends on what you want to expose her to, while she is with you). I have taken "normal" (non-hardcore working chicas) dominican chicas to Classicos and had fun. Cabarete is more low key and many normal dominican chicas like cabarete.

I don't know cofresi or costambar. In Sosua, El Neptuno apartments are nice. Cabarete has several condominium complexes.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]I am coming back to the North Coast in a couple months and I would like to stay in an apartment complete with bedrooms and a working kitchen for about 3 days. It would be just for the 2 of us, me and my novia as she wants our privacy and for me to experience some of her homtown Domimican cooking. I will be doing my usual playing the first few days of the trip by myself prior to ourgetting together at the apartment and then those last three days with her.

If anyone can point me to a resonable apartment to rent, complete with kitchen in the North Coast area (Confresi to Costambar to Puerto Plata to Sosua to Cabarette) I would greatly appreciate itl And so will the Novia. And when Mamma's happy, I am happy.[/QUOTE]

This place looks very nice in Cabarete, caro (expensive) 90 dollars per night for a studio, low season: [url]http://www.oceandreamcabarete.com/[/url]

[QUOTE=Ponderosa] If anyone can point me to a resonable apartment to rent, complete with kitchen in the North Coast area (Confresi to Costambar to Puerto Plata to Sosua to Cabarette) I would greatly appreciate itl And so will the Novia. And when Mamma's happy, I am happy.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]I am coming back to the North Coast in a couple months and I would like to stay in an apartment complete with bedrooms and a working kitchen for about 3 days. It would be just for the 2 of us, me and my novia as she wants our privacy and for me to experience some of her homtown Domimican cooking. I will be doing my usual playing the first few days of the trip by myself prior to ourgetting together at the apartment and then those last three days with her.

If anyone can point me to a resonable apartment to rent, complete with kitchen in the North Coast area (Confresi to Costambar to Puerto Plata to Sosua to Cabarette) I would greatly appreciate itl And so will the Novia. And when Mamma's happy, I am happy.[/QUOTE]

Since you are checking in with her up front you are free from needing a "Guest friendly" place and can stay anywhere. My favorite for pure location is Blue Bayou condos right in the heart of Sosua. On the cliff, with a beautiful pool, stairs cut into the coral rock down to the beach, spectacular ocean views west from your large balcony. Blue Bayou is down the dead end street next to Banco Popular. About $100 a night. Inverters only so BR AC goes out in apagons.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]I am coming back to the North Coast in a couple months and I would like to stay in an apartment complete with bedrooms and a working kitchen for about 3 days. It would be just for the 2 of us, me and my novia as she wants our privacy and for me to experience some of her homtown Domimican cooking. I will be doing my usual playing the first few days of the trip by myself prior to ourgetting together at the apartment and then those last three days with her.

If anyone can point me to a resonable apartment to rent, complete with kitchen in the North Coast area (Confresi to Costambar to Puerto Plata to Sosua to Cabarette) I would greatly appreciate itl And so will the Novia. And when Mamma's happy, I am happy.[/QUOTE]

Hey Homey, if your girl would find the ambience in Sosua a little hard to deal with, I saw a really good review of the Portofino in Puerto Plata. It appeared to be a very nice place in a web check.

Also, if a small short-term condo rental in Sosua sounds good, contact me and I will pass you the name of a lady who manages a lot of short term condo rentals at a very reasonable rate.

Your posts have given me much to mull over and some nice ideas for my next trip. I am hoping to firm things up in the next month or so and November is starting to make the most sense for my next excusion to my beloved island.

Any other input is always welcome, and I have received some good advice through pm's also.

Thanks for the help.

P

Caution ATM SCAM in Caberette
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I was in Caberette the other night and went to Banco populars ATM but it was out of money, just then a jeep pulls up(young guy and girl) and tells me not to worry Banco Santa Cruz across the street has money, so I drive over to Banco Santa Cruz (Not really thinking why would people who know Banco Santa Cruz's machine is working be at Banco popular????) I proceed to attempt to withdraw money and my card is withheld, There is a sign on atm to call a phone number, I call this number and I'm told that I could pick up my card at the bank on Monday morning,but i would have to leave the person on the other end of the phone my pin number,so they could deactivate my account. I realize this is now a scam and look down the road and guess who is parked in the dark???yes,same jeep who told me to goto this bank). I then hung up phone and beat the crap out of the machine till I was able to retrieve my card. Just a heads up to everyone out there.

I then hung up phone and beat the crap out of the machine till I was able to retrieve my card. Just a heads up to everyone out there.[/QUOTE]Thank you this is good info!!

I had a good experience recently with a US cell phone rental company.
Going overseas and need connectivity to the States/Europe/Canada?
For $20 US per week plus nominal per minute fee, they will rent you a cel phone with a US area code for those who need one.

A $20 startup fee includes return postage.
For those who need a number where they can be reached that shows a US area code and make calls back to the US/wherever, a very good deal.

All I know is that it served my purposes and was reasonably priced.
Its called cellhire.com.

[QUOTE=Bigup]Caution ATM SCAM in Caberette
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I was in Caberette the other night and went to Banco populars ATM but it was out of money, just then a jeep pulls up(young guy and girl) and tells me not to worry Banco Santa Cruz across the street has money, so I drive over to Banco Santa Cruz (Not really thinking why would people who know Banco Santa Cruz's machine is working be at Banco popular????) I proceed to attempt to withdraw money and my card is withheld, There is a sign on atm to call a phone number, I call this number and I'm told that I could pick up my card at the bank on Monday morning,but i would have to leave the person on the other end of the phone my pin number,so they could deactivate my account. I realize this is now a scam and look down the road and guess who is parked in the dark???yes,same jeep who told me to goto this bank). I then hung up phone and beat the crap out of the machine till I was able to retrieve my card. Just a heads up to everyone out there.[/QUOTE]

Every ATM with money has a 24 h watchman with a shotgun. If your card is withheld go retrieve it when the branch is open. "beat the crap out of the machine"? - total BS. By the way one has to attempt a withdrawal only when a branch is open.

Thieves play with the ATM machines, they do it here in the states too. My bad experiences with ATM machines in the Dominican Republic, occurred when the machines gave me less money, than I requested, which forced me to try again, thus netting more transaction fees, for the banks involved. In my eyes this seemed more like a white collar crime, the banks programmed certain machines to give less than the requested amount.

What happened to me at several ATM machines is, when I put my card in the machine, entered my password and requested withdrawal, a screen pops up with 4 or 5 different amounts of money to withdraw ( for example: 500, 1000, 2000, 3000 pesos), on a few occasions I pressed the button adjacent to the amount for 2000 pesos and thereafter the machine gave me 200 pesos. Transaction fees are at least 4 dollars, so in that case I spent 4 dollars to receive less than six dollars. On another machine I pushed the button next to the amount for 2,500 pesos and the machine gave me 500 pesos. This happened to me in santo domingo and in moca.

What I do now is click other amount and I type in the amount I want. Usually if I type in the amount myself, the machine has given me the correct amount. I showed various Dominicans the problem with one ATM machine, including a guard and he said he could do nothing. Maybe some banks are programmed to do this only when a foreigner requests a withdrawal, I don't know.

[QUOTE=Questner]Every ATM with money has a 24 h watchman with a shotgun. If your card is withheld go retrieve it when the branch is open. "beat the crap out of the machine"? - total BS. By the way one has to attempt a withdrawal only when a branch is open.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Questner]Every ATM with money has a 24 h watchman with a shotgun. If your card is withheld go retrieve it when the branch is open. "beat the crap out of the machine"? - total BS. By the way one has to attempt a withdrawal only when a branch is open.[/QUOTE]

This info is provided by travel.state.gov webpage,`a webpage from the US government to american citizens:

Travelers are also advised to minimize the use of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), which are present throughout Santo Domingo and other major cities. One local ATM fraud scheme involves sticking photographic film or pieces of paper in the card feeder of the ATM so that an inserted card becomes jammed. Once the card owner has concluded the card is irretrievable, the thieves extract both the jamming material and the card, which they then use. There are other ATM scams as well. Exercise caution and be aware of your surroundings when using an ATM card.

1. Always use ATM's during daylight Banking Hours (9am - 4pm; M-F)
2. Only use ATM's that are "Attached" to a Bank Branch (NO "Free-standing" Machines)
3. Use recognized names like: Scotia Bank, Banco Popular, Banc Reservas
4. In tourist areas (Sosua, Boca Chica, Punta Cana), always make sure that you see an armed Watchee Man (and that he sees you too)
5. Withdraw the Maximum Transaction Amount (generally RD$10,000+) to avoid excessive transaction fees
6. Avoid using ATM's on Weekends and on DR Holidays, because of higher rates, less available cash, and the higher chance of machine tampering
7. Be very aware of your surroundings and keep transaction time to a minimum (1 minute)
8. If you have the time, just walk-in and conduct your transaction with a bank teller. With a teller, you can specify the peso denominations (much better than getting stuck with 5 RD$2,000 notes)

-Helpmann :)

[QUOTE=Helpmann]1. Always use ATM's during daylight Banking Hours (9am - 4pm; M-F)
2. Only use ATM's that are "Attached" to a Bank Branch (NO "Free-standing" Machines)
3. Use recognized names like: Scotia Bank, Banco Popular, Banc Reservas
4. In tourist areas (Sosua, Boca Chica, Punta Cana), always make sure that you see an armed Watchee Man (and that he sees you too)
5. Withdraw the Maximum Transaction Amount (generally RD$10,000+) to avoid excessive transaction fees
6. Avoid using ATM's on Weekends and on DR Holidays, because of higher rates, less available cash, and the higher chance of machine tampering
7. Be very aware of your surroundings and keep transaction time to a minimum (1 minute)
8. If you have the time, just walk-in and conduct your transaction with a bank teller. With a teller, you can specify the peso denominations (much better than getting stuck with 5 RD$2,000 notes)

-Helpmann :)[/QUOTE]
That is very good advice and would like to advise to stay away from $2,000RD notes, unless you are purchasing a vehicle or large ticket item. They are very difficult to change and many dominicans will state they don't have change.

[QUOTE=Terry U]That is very good advice and would like to advise to stay away from $2,000RD notes, unless you are purchasing a vehicle or large ticket item. They are very difficult to change and many dominicans will state they don't have change.[/QUOTE]

They are almost not even legal tender notes, and basically can only be changed at casinos/larger clubs or inside the bank, just don't accept them!

[QUOTE=Buscemi]They are almost not even legal tender notes, and basically can only be changed at casinos/larger clubs or inside the bank, just don't accept them![/QUOTE]
Them 2,000 pesos bills are nothing but trouble. Worst part is after a few Brugals and Presidentes they start to look like a 200 pesos bill.

I'm flying in to Santo Domingo. Any recommendations on good ways to get to Sosua from there?

Also, are there any places to buy reliable and cheap cialis/apcalis?

Thanks in advance.

[QUOTE=Hm Hw]I'm flying in to Santo Domingo. Any recommendations on good ways to get to Sosua from there?

Also, are there any places to buy reliable and cheap cialis/apcalis?

Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]Catch cab from SDQ to Santo Domingo(35usd) metro or Caribe Tours.

Metro leaves at 7am,11am,and 120pm.

To Sosua is 300 pesoa (9usd) and takes 4 hours.

[QUOTE=Hm Hw]I'm flying in to Santo Domingo. Any recommendations on good ways to get to Sosua from there?

Also, are there any places to buy reliable and cheap cialis/apcalis?

Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]Named brand Cialis is about 300 pesos per pill. There is a pharmacy on the second floor of the airport in Santo Domingo. There are many pharmacies throughout the island, some open 24 hours per day, no prescription necessary. Just about every pharmacy sells cialis, no problem.

Generic cialis is, "la pela", cost 50-60 pesos per pill. I don't know what apcalis is. Caribe tours has an online schedule, they go to Sosua from Santo Domingo. Metro bus too, other members, can give you more details.

[QUOTE=Hm Hw]I'm flying in to Santo Domingo. Any recommendations on good ways to get to Sosua from there?

Also, are there any places to buy reliable and cheap cialis/apcalis?

Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]

No word on your arrival time.
Time permitting, the best way is to get a taxi to the nearest Caribe Tours bus station and buy a ticket to Sosua.
Cheap, a quick view of DR from the window, and typically air-conditioned comfort. (Maybe meet a friend as well).

Any pharmacia sells La Pela, - generic Cialis.

[QUOTE=Hm Hw]I'm flying in to Santo Domingo. Any recommendations on good ways to get to Sosua from there?
[/QUOTE]

Hm Hw,

Yanqui69 has already advised the best way for you to get to Sosua BUT be aware sometimes you have to change buses in Santiago. Check with the driver when you get to Santiago.

Dodger

As previously mentioned, take a cab to either Caribe Tours or Metro bus depot. I believe the current taxi rate is $40USD. Both are modern, comfortable, air conditioned buses. Metro is a little quicker because it makes fewer stops. Caribe Tours makes a rest stop in Santiago where you can stretch your legs and grab a quick bite to eat.

Caribe Tours stops on the outskirts of Sosua, Los Charamicos, and you will need to take a five minute taxi ride into town. Metro stops at the gas station on the main highway and you can probably walk to your hotel depending on where you are staying.

[url]http://www.caribetours.com.do/[/url]

[url]http://www.metroserviciosturisticos.com/index.html[/url]


Be sure to check out - [url]http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php[/url]

[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]Them 2,000 pesos bills are nothing but trouble. Worst part is after a few Brugals and Presidentes they start to look like a 200 pesos bill.[/QUOTE]

Won't the chica's take the RD $2,000?

[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]Them 2,000 pesos bills are nothing but trouble. Worst part is after a few Brugals and Presidentes they start to look like a 200 pesos bill.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Nixonbd]Won't the chica's take the RD $2,000?[/QUOTE]
Man, them chicas will takes chips from the Casino if that is all you have.

[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]Man, them chicas will takes chips from the Casino if that is all you have.[/QUOTE]

And ham and cheese sandwiches.

[QUOTE=Hm Hw]Also, are there any places to buy reliable and cheap cialis/apcalis?
[/QUOTE]Pastillas=pills

un pastilla= 1 pill

dos pastillas= 2 pills

pastillas pronounced something like "pas tea yas".

Tienes Cialis? = Do you have Cialis?

Dame (darme) dos pastillas = give me 2 pills.

The cialis usually comes 4 to a box and they are encased in a plastic enclosure. If you only want one or two pills, the person in the pharmacy will use a scissor to cut the plastic, to give you the amount of pills you desire.

La Pela comes one pill in a soft plastic package. All the pills should be in a plastic enclosure.

[QUOTE=Hm Hw]I'm flying in to Santo Domingo. Any recommendations on good ways to get to Sosua from there?

Also, are there any places to buy reliable and cheap cialis/apcalis?

Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]Thank you everyone for the prompt and informative responses. My plane arrives too late to catch any of the buses so I'll probably check out the action in SD for a couple of days and then head to Sosua.

Jaosousa: Apcalis is a generic brand of Cialis.

[QUOTE=Nixonbd]Won't the chica's take the RD $2,000?[/QUOTE]

IMHO RD2,000 is overpaying them, so get change!

[QUOTE=Buscemi]IMHO RD2,000 is overpaying them, so get change![/QUOTE]

IMHO, and this is my personal experience of 11 years visiting Santo Domingo, today we can get better value than over a decade ago. My conclusion is based on a analysis of many factors, including price charged by the chica, currency exchange (it was 15-17 per dollar in the 90's), inflation among others. If a girl provide me with a gfe, is pretty, charming, provides repeat session and overall is a good company I have no problem paying 2000 pesos to a chica which is only $55 dollars. What can she buy with $55? I live alone in Puerto Rico and that is my weekly grocery bill, and most items I buy are cheaper here in PR than in DR. And please do not compare the 2000 pesos to their monthly minimum salary of 6,000 weekly, that is a miserable salary and the girls do not work 40 weekly hours with clients. 2000 pesos for at least 3 non rush hours is ok to me, for a shorter session like for example 1 hour 1,000 pesos is ok. If the girl is happy with less then no problem. I never pay in advance except for the casas and always tell the chica an amount but conditioned by their performance. If she left early, is she do not provide something she promised, I say "hey! hey! tragate eso or it is a 200 pesos cut to your payment." I do not expect anybody to agree with me, it is only my opinion. I almost always have a graet time. Be a tigre, be a fair tigre.

[QUOTE=BoricuaOnline] And please do not compare the 2000 pesos to their monthly minimum salary of 6,000 weekly, that is a miserable salary and the girls do not work 40 weekly hours with clients.
[/QUOTE]

Actually businesses valued greater than 4 million pesos the minimum wage is RD8,464/monthly, businesses valued less than 4 million pesos minimum wage is RD5,819.

I have said this before, and I will say it again, you pay what you are comfortable paying and shall pay what I feel is fair!

What you pay your "novia" will really not effect what I pay her next week.

I read this today on a site called Dominican Watchdog: "Tourist killed while drawing money from ATM machine in Santo Domingo" "Ten people have been questioned by the Dominican police on the case of the Bulgarian engineer Constantine Alexander, who was murdered in Bella Vista Mall last week. However, Bulgarian authorities have not been informed of the case yet.

According to witnesses, the victim had been attacked by two unknown men, while drawing money from an ATM machine in the commercial center."

[url]http://dominicanwatchdog.org/dominican_news[/url]

[QUOTE=Helpmann]1. Always use ATM's during daylight Banking Hours (9am - 4pm; M-F)
-Helpmann :)[/QUOTE]

For what's it worth, I read this today: "Dominican Republic, highest cost of living, lowest wages, poll"

[quote]Dominican Republic is the most expensive economy among the seven Central American countries and despite having the highest cost of living, has the lowest wages, revealed Alvaro Alan yesterday in the presentation of the results of a PriceWaterhouseCoopers survey." "The PriceWaterhouseCoopers survey in Dominican Republic took into account a practice of more than 15 years and polled more than 1,100 companies subscribed in Central America.[/quote][url]http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/poverty/2009/8/7/32838/Dominican-Republic-highest-cost-of-living-lowest-wages-poll[/url]

[QUOTE=BoricuaOnline]IMHO, and this is my personal experience of 11 years visiting Santo Domingo, today we can get better value than over a decade ago. [/QUOTE]

You pay what it costs; hopefully, no more and no less.

-Helpmann ;)


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[b]"4.0" and below: [/b][Color=blue]They Pay You ;)
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[b][url=http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=577334&postcount=911]Helpmann's Scale[/url][/b]

[QUOTE=Helpmann]You pay what it costs; hopefully, no more and no less.

-Helpmann ;)


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[b]"9.0" [/b][Color=blue]RD$2,000 - RD$3,000[/color]

[b]"8.0" [/b][Color=blue]RD$1,500 - RD$2,000[/color]

[b]"7.0" [/b][Color=blue]RD$1,000 - RD$1,500[/color]

[b]"6.0" [/b][Color=blue]RD$500 - RD$1,000[/color]

[b]"5.0" [/b][Color=blue]RD$300 - RD$500[/color]

[b]"4.0" and below: [/b][Color=blue]They Pay You ;)
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[b][url=http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=577334&postcount=911]Helpmann's Scale[/url][/b][/QUOTE]

This is very funny! Thanks God the girls do not charge itbis and legal.

Heading to Puerto Plata in a few weeks and thought about having some minor dentistry done while there,the dentists are crooks here in Connecticut. Anybody have any recommendations?

[QUOTE=Manizales911]Heading to Puerto Plata in a few weeks and thought about having some minor dentistry done while there,the dentists are crooks here in Connecticut. Anybody have any recommendations?[/QUOTE]

Me personally, no, but I would email Bill Lane at Harborview Condos.
He could help you out.

Well here's the story guys. I'm a 40 year old guy who's finishing up college for the 2nd time. I've been given an opportunity, by a company interested in hiring me when I leave college, to spend up to 10 weeks in a Spanish speaking country learning to speak the language. I'm moving into petroleum production, and they have a lot of interests in South America and would like to have me understanding some Spanish when I get there.

So here's the requirements. I need to present them with a proposal as to how much a 10 week stay would cost. Of course I have secondary motives for wanting to spend an extended period in an exotic land, and so I come to you.

I need to find out why you think The DR is the place to go to spend time with the chicas. Really what I'd like is more semi or non pro action, particularly since I'll be there a while. I'd prefer to stay in a city away from the gringo occupied areas. I am supposed to be learning Spanish remember, so if everyone speaks English, I'll not make much progress. I'd also like any input you might have on how much a small house or apartment might cost for the 10 weeks.

Really I'm interested in any insight you might think would be useful to someone in my position. Incidentally, I do speak a small amount of Spanish already. I'm a middle class, average looking, middle aged white guy, who doesn't mind leaving suburban America to live in less the US standard accommodations.

I hope Jackson doesn't mind, but I'm thinking of posting this in quite a few different forums to get responses from each, but feel free to offer advice on any other countries you might think appropriate as well.

Hopefully come June of next year I'll be running a blog on how things are going, and chasing as much tail as I was during my fist stint in college. In the meantime, I hope to hear from all of you as to where I should spend my 10 week mid life crisis.

Oh. And learn Spanish too. Really.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]Heading to Puerto Plata in a few weeks and thought about having some minor dentistry done while there,the dentists are crooks here in Connecticut. Anybody have any recommendations?[/QUOTE]

There are a few reco's on DR1 for dentists in Puerto Plata, Sosua, & Santiago.
Allow a little extra time for a crown or major work, often times the labs are in another city!

Friends,

I do not know if I asked this question here before. But, I would like a little info if possible. I am considering retiring in the DR. But, I would like to know which cable or satellite company is the most reliable there. I have been getting conflicting responses. I just want to know which system has the most American channels. And service without much maintenance!

Thanks!

[QUOTE=Osanhopps]Friends,

I do not know if I asked this question here before. But, I would like a little info if possible. I am considering retiring in the DR. But, I would like to know which cable or satellite company is the most reliable there. I have been getting conflicting responses. I just want to know which system has the most American channels. And service without much maintenance!

Thanks![/QUOTE]Just remember, blackouts (fuera la luz) are a daily occurrence in parts of the country. If you have a generator where you plan to live or back up power, that would be good. Not sure when there is a blackout whether that will knock out the cable system power. I was in a chica's house during a blackout and she was able to connect to the internet using her Ethernet cable connection (with her laptop using the battery power of her laptop).

Not sure what cable systems exist there, some hotels and apartments where I have stayed the television reception was not the greatest, but usually I watch very little television when I am there.

[QUOTE=RobbyPump]Well here's the story guys. I'm a 40 year old guy who's finishing up college for the 2nd time. I've been given an opportunity, by a company interested in hiring me when I leave college, to spend up to 10 weeks in a Spanish speaking country learning to speak the language. I'm moving into petroleum production, and they have a lot of interests in South America and would like to have me understanding some Spanish when I get there.

So here's the requirements. I need to present them with a proposal as to how much a 10 week stay would cost. Of course I have secondary motives for wanting to spend an extended period in an exotic land, and so I come to you.

I need to find out why you think The DR is the place to go to spend time with the chicas. Really what I'd like is more semi or non pro action, particularly since I'll be there a while. I'd prefer to stay in a city away from the gringo occupied areas. I am supposed to be learning Spanish remember, so if everyone speaks English, I'll not make much progress. I'd also like any input you might have on how much a small house or apartment might cost for the 10 weeks.

Really I'm interested in any insight you might think would be useful to someone in my position. Incidentally, I do speak a small amount of Spanish already. I'm a middle class, average looking, middle aged white guy, who doesn't mind leaving suburban America to live in less the US standard accommodations.

I hope Jackson doesn't mind, but I'm thinking of posting this in quite a few different forums to get responses from each, but feel free to offer advice on any other countries you might think appropriate as well.

Hopefully come June of next year I'll be running a blog on how things are going, and chasing as much tail as I was during my fist stint in college. In the meantime, I hope to hear from all of you as to where I should spend my 10 week mid life crisis.

Oh. And learn Spanish too. Really.[/QUOTE]


I'd suggest that you might be better off with a formal program like:

[url]http://www.spanishcourses.info/spanish/iic_sosua_157_EN.asp[/url]

This one is in Sosua - which is as gringo occupied as it gets and hardly known for non-pro's but I'd suggest your assumptions about that are misplaced.

A formal course of 20 hours a week or more will make the difference between actually learning passable spanish or just pretending. It will make it MUCH easier to justify to an employer. You won't find such courses in non-gringo areas.

I think you can find as much non-pro action as you want in the DR just by getting on a gua-gua and visiting places and talking to chicas. Staying in a comfortable place like Sosua is a very good place to start and doesn't really interfere with that - plus there's plenty of easy p4p pussy to choose from.

Just stay away from the few gringo hang-out in town like Britannia, the Shark bar, etc and most people do not speak any english. You will have no problem being forced to use spanish and totally immersed if you just avoid deliberately seeking out gringos.

You will see on their website that there are costs given for different sorts of accommodation as well as tuition you can use in your proposal. Four hours of class a day 5 days a week will justify your trip, seriously help you learn spanish - and you will probably meet non-pro chica students of english at the same school. This school is right near the neptuno condos/the casino/ the beach/ in a shady old german-cultural association building.

You would be surprised at how little english dominicans speak even in tourist areas. You should avoid dominicans who speak english anyway, they are much more likely to be out to scam you.

As to budget the DR is not cheap. Including tuition, room and board, and some local partying money I'd budget $800 per week, at least $8000 plus airfare for 10 weeks of instruction. It would be very hard to write up a proposal like that without a formal school with a track record - but lucky for you it's in the perfect place to indulge chica chasing.

[QUOTE=Marc Anthony]I'd suggest that you might be better off with a formal program like:

[url]http://www.spanishcourses.info/spanish/iic_sosua_157_EN.asp[/url]

This one is in Sosua - which is as gringo occupied as it gets and hardly known for non-pro's but I'd suggest your assumptions about that are misplaced.

A formal course of 20 hours a week or more will make the difference between actually learning passable spanish or just pretending. It will make it MUCH easier to justify to an employer. You won't find such courses in non-gringo areas.

I think you can find as much non-pro action as you want in the DR just by getting on a gua-gua and visiting places and talking to chicas. Staying in a comfortable place like Sosua is a very good place to start and doesn't really interfere with that - plus there's plenty of easy p4p pussy to choose from.

Just stay away from the few gringo hang-out in town like Britannia, the Shark bar, etc and most people do not speak any english. You will have no problem being forced to use spanish and totally immersed if you just avoid deliberately seeking out gringos.

You will see on their website that there are costs given for different sorts of accommodation as well as tuition you can use in your proposal. Four hours of class a day 5 days a week will justify your trip, seriously help you learn spanish - and you will probably meet non-pro chica students of english at the same school. This school is right near the neptuno condos/the casino/ the beach/ in a shady old german-cultural association building.

You would be surprised at how little english dominicans speak even in tourist areas. You should avoid dominicans who speak english anyway, they are much more likely to be out to scam you.

As to budget the DR is not cheap. Including tuition, room and board, and some local partying money I'd budget $800 per week, at least $8000 plus airfare for 10 weeks of instruction. It would be very hard to write up a proposal like that without a formal school with a track record - but lucky for you it's in the perfect place to indulge chica chasing.[/QUOTE]

I agree with this. Participate in an organized program by day, and talk to Spanish speakers the rest of the time. In my opinion it would be best to get a steady novia and spend all the time with her and/or her family. Try to avoid speaking to ANY English speakers during your time in the country. Also watch only Spanish language TV. Also take Spanish language-learning CDs with you, especially ones where you can listen to dialogues in Spanish over and over.

Particularly if your job is coupled with oil, I would recommend Colombia or Venezuela for learning a more sophisticated level of Spanish. Dominicans, as all Spanish speaking countries, have their own slang and accents, particularly the "swollowing of the s" when speaking. Many times with the colloquial Dominican Spanish, they do not pronounce there "s" leaving you wondering if they are speaking in singular or plural. I have traveled throughout Latin America and by far the most expressive speakers of Spanish that I have enountered were Colombian or Venezuelan, perhaps because they seem to speak more clearly and without as much stucatto. To me the worst speakers are Dominican and those that speak from the roofs of their mouths in the area of Tonatico, Mexico.

Agreed that immersion is the best and fastest way however, your brain indeed will get tired and knowing some ex-pat places will be a welcome relief. I went through stages but had a head start taking two years of the language in college. Problem was, it all went to the back of my brain and 20 years later I got divorced and started traveling. Yes, I stumbled, used wrong words and laughed at myself. Spanish speakers thought I was an idiot. Then Icould carry on a conversatoin. Conversational level is the first step. Then speaking on the phone was nearly impossible as there were no body language cues to work off of. Then it was understanding some of the lyrics in music. Then it was thinking in spenish. Ten weeks will be a very very good start whereevery you go but immersion mixed with some cool ones in the ex-pat community seems best for somebody that never spoke Spinish. If like me, a second language was spoken in your home, the third language will come more easily.

Buenos suerte

PLC f/k/a Slippery

Greetings my fellow mongeres,

I can't believe that someone else posted this rite before I was thinking about doing it. Robby looks like we're on the same page. I'm actually a senior in a US University and I am planning a study abroad experience for fall of 2010. I have my University already picked out in Santiago, contacts academic contacts established, " funding" in progress, my "novia (used loosely-I don't send her money but she claims to be true and faithful-whatever I'm not) is going to help me find a place close to school for about $200-250 US per month. Unfortunately, she said it will more than likely be unfurnished. The first time I visited the DR I fell in love with the country and I still feel this way close to 10 yrs later so, I am confident about living there.

Ok here we go questions. The longest that I have stayed in the DR has been a couple of days shy of a month; my educational trip is planned for no less than 1 year. I understand that I have visa issues that I need to work out which I heard is not difficult to handle. My "novia told me that many of the chicas are going to be all over me because I'm American and they think I'm the ticket out, so she knows I'm going to be banging any "grouppies"

(If any) in my place. I told her that I like living alone but, she will be welcome from time to time. Anyone think she's gonna have me set up or something crazy like that, like my good friend thinks? I have been told that Santiago is an extremely small town and people know each other and they talk/gossip incessantly. So, it won't be long before whichever chica I'm giving it to will have contact with my "novia".

Also, I was reading about the requirements for applying for Dominican citizenship (dual citizenship), residency, etc. I was wondering would this be good for me. I'm looking to visit the DR for the rest of my life and even retire there when the time is right, open a business and buy property. I'm a Semi-young guy looking at the big picture.

Also, I plan to have a job while attending school in the DR. I was told that I will not have a problem, namely, English speakers are highly desired by employers and since I already speak Spanish (not perfectly-that's the reason for trip.). I plan to do very little mongering (well that's the plan.) while on this trip but I might make it up to Sosua a couple of times for some fun.

Thanks all for your comments and advise?

Thank you for your opinion and advise.

Problem with having the same apartment for a year, is that any chicas you date, will know where to find you. Hence any chica who thinks you are her novio, can come knocking on your door day or night. Santiago is a fairly large place, it is spread out into various neighborhoods. You can juggle a couple of chicas at the same time, but eventually you might get busted by one or two.

Some rich folks in Santiago, you'll see some very expensive cars and in some bars, some guys have no problem buying bottle after bottle of champagne.

Being a college student, you'll meet plenty of college babes. Weekends are party time in Santiago, seems everyone is out. The Cabanas, Saturday night are packed.

If I was in your shoes, I would probably do it.

[QUOTE=Blk Big Bootyluv]Greetings my fellow mongeres,

I can't believe that someone else posted this rite before I was thinking about doing it. Robby looks like we're on the same page. I'm actually a senior in a US University and I am planning a study abroad experience for fall of 2010. I have my University already picked out in Santiago, contacts academic contacts established, " funding" in progress, my "novia (used loosely-I don't send her money but she claims to be true and faithful-whatever I'm not) is going to help me find a place close to school for about $200-250 US per month. Unfortunately, she said it will more than likely be unfurnished. The first time I visited the DR I fell in love with the country and I still feel this way close to 10 yrs later so, I am confident about living there.

Ok here we go questions. The longest that I have stayed in the DR has been a couple of days shy of a month; my educational trip is planned for no less than 1 year. I understand that I have visa issues that I need to work out which I heard is not difficult to handle. My "novia told me that many of the chicas are going to be all over me because I'm American and they think I'm the ticket out, so she knows I'm going to be banging any "grouppies"

(If any) in my place. I told her that I like living alone but, she will be welcome from time to time. Anyone think she's gonna have me set up or something crazy like that, like my good friend thinks? I have been told that Santiago is an extremely small town and people know each other and they talk/gossip incessantly. So, it won't be long before whichever chica I'm giving it to will have contact with my "novia".

Also, I was reading about the requirements for applying for Dominican citizenship (dual citizenship), residency, etc. I was wondering would this be good for me. I'm looking to visit the DR for the rest of my life and even retire there when the time is right, open a business and buy property. I'm a Semi-young guy looking at the big picture.

Also, I plan to have a job while attending school in the DR. I was told that I will not have a problem, namely, English speakers are highly desired by employers and since I already speak Spanish (not perfectly-that's the reason for trip.). I plan to do very little mongering (well that's the plan.) while on this trip but I might make it up to Sosua a couple of times for some fun.

Thanks all for your comments and advise?

Thank you for your opinion and advise.[/QUOTE]

Hola,

I am going back to SD on Nov 5-9th. Constitution Day is the on Monday the 9th.
Does the Monday holiday affect Saturday or Sunday night for Chica action in SD? I was in SD during the election weekend it was dead Sat, and Sun.
Can anyone know the answer?
Thanks in advance.
J

Here's my situation, I'm a diver and I have a weeks vacation to burn before thanksgiving. Travel without the ball n chain is becoming more difficult however this trip I will be solo. I need to do some diving to cover myself but my true intent on this trip is to sample some of the local talent. I know nothing about DR and this will be my 1st visit. My situation requires that I make a quick decision. BB's from what I've read is what I'm looking for. I can get in a couple of dives for my cover and engage in some easily accessible talent from the start.

Any help or info would be greatly appreciated

You know what you are right. initially, I thought about keeping a place for a few months and then getting another apartment but, changed my mind when I heard that I'll receive a better deal from the property owner if I stayed with one particular apartment for the entire duration of my trip. But, having heard your opinion I think it might be good to reasses my contentment with the apartment on a quarterly basis.

Thanks

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]Problem with having the same apartment for a year, is that any chicas you date, will know where to find you. Hence any chica who thinks you are her novio, can come knocking on your door day or night. Santiago is a fairly large place, it is spread out into various neighborhoods. You can juggle a couple of chicas at the same time, but eventually you might get busted by one or two.

Some rich folks in Santiago, you'll see some very expensive cars and in some bars, some guys have no problem buying bottle after bottle of champagne.

Being a college student, you'll meet plenty of college babes. Weekends are party time in Santiago, seems everyone is out. The Cabanas, Saturday night are packed.

If I was in your shoes, I would probably do it.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Blk Big Bootyluv]You know what you are right. initially, I thought about keeping a place for a few months and then getting another apartment but, changed my mind when I heard that I'll receive a better deal from the property owner if I stayed with one particular apartment for the entire duration of my trip. But, having heard your opinion I think it might be good to reasses my contentment with the apartment on a quarterly basis.

Thanks[/QUOTE]I as you know have a residence on the north coast and I never take chics there. I don't need my neighbors knowing my biz, plus I don't need crazy chics dropping by. Your girl is not going to like you sharing her dick and pesos with other chics. Santiago has plenty of girls. I've seen how girls gravitate to you, even my girls that youve met still ask about you. I always like to have an escape place where I can be left the fuck alone. As nice as it would initially sound, having beautiful girls stopping by daily to fuck you silly, will eventually effect your studies. When you need to play sosua is only around the corner. I would slow play the santiago situation, focus on school only while getting acclimated to the culture. You being the new guy in Santiago all eyes are on you. When the girls see that your serious about your studies, that will elevate your talent pool above that of the average monger. But when you get acclimated I would gladly visit to fuck all the puntas you jumped over. What are friends for.

[QUOTE=Blk Big Bootyluv]

Also, I was reading about the requirements for applying for Dominican citizenship (dual citizenship), residency, etc. I was wondering would this be good for me. I'm looking to visit the DR for the rest of my life and even retire there when the time is right, open a business and buy property. I'm a Semi-young guy looking at the big picture.

Also, I plan to have a job while attending school in the DR. I was told that I will not have a problem, namely, English speakers are highly desired by employers and since I already speak Spanish (not perfectly-that's the reason for trip.). I plan to do very little mongering (well that's the plan.) while on this trip but I might make it up to Sosua a couple of times for some fun.

Thanks all for your comments and advise?

Thank you for your opinion and advise.[/QUOTE]


Check out DR1 dot com for a forum about visas/residency/jobs etc.

Jobs are very difficult to get and pay very poorly. English/Spanish speaking will help you get a few jobs - like call centers, but they pay well below the US minimum wage. A white collar Dominican with a good job - like a Bank branch manager, might make 35,000 pesos a month or about $12,000 US a year and the only way a gringo will make US style wages are is if they are transferred in from abroad. That after all is why you are being treated like a rock star by all these chicas. Just the fact that you are an American who can afford to travel here makes you comparatively a rich man. Don't count on making any money while here unless you have an internet business or investments - you are not going to make much "working" in the DR, especially while going to school and mongering at the same time.

I think you'd have lots of great opportunities with student chicas at a university in Santiago. Of course they will all know about each other almost instantly. Years ago this would have taken a few days but now they have smart phones and facebook and twitter. Preserving some flexibility on where you live is not a bad idea.

[QUOTE=Puerto La Cruz]I would recommend Colombia or Venezuela for learning a more sophisticated level of Spanish. Dominicans, as all Spanish speaking countries, have their own slang and accents, particularly the "swollowing of the s" when speaking. Many times with the colloquial Dominican Spanish, they do not pronounce there "s" leaving you wondering if they are speaking in singular or plural. I have traveled throughout Latin America and by far the most expressive speakers of Spanish that I have enountered were Colombian or Venezuelan, perhaps because they seem to speak more clearly and without as much stucatto. To me the worst speakers are Dominican[/QUOTE]
What you are calling colloquial Dominican Spanish most people would call illiteracy. From a professional standpoint it can be compared to the general use of Ebonics by Black Americans. Don't get all bent out of shape because I am a Black American myself. But being a linguist I can tell you that there is a difference between knowing formal and informal language, whether written or spoken, and when and with whom to use each. Most Dominicans who speak in the colloquialisms that you are speaking of are not educated and do not know formal written or spoken Spanish. You can especially tell this by their writing as well. They will write 'b' when the letter should be 'v' or leave 'h's off the beginning of words. The same as you would find in the hood or on the block in the U.S., they can not switch between the standard and slang (as I can do with Standard Written/Spoken English and Ebonics) because they only know the one thoroughly. You are correct to recommend to the brother Colombia or Venezuela. Mexico City and San Jose, Costa Rica will do as well. But the DR is not the place to go to learn Standard or "Proper" Spanish.
[QUOTE=Blk Big Bootyluv]I'm actually a senior in a US University and I am planning a study abroad experience for fall of 2010. I have my University already picked out in Santiago, contacts academic contacts established, " funding" in progress, my "novia (used loosely-I don't send her money but she claims to be true and faithful-whatever I'm not) is going to help me find a place close to school for about $200-250 US per month.

my educational trip is planned for no less than 1 year. I understand that I have visa issues that I need to work out which I heard is not difficult to handle.[/QUOTE]
I don't know your situation, but I did study abroads in undergrad as well as grad school (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Johannesburg, South Africa, and Toulouse, France). Usually a study abroad is done through a program at your local institution. Not saying it does not exist, but I have never seen a program where students go to the Dominican Republic. In the programs you don't pick out your own school or contacts as you say you have done. Everything is usually already set up by your home institution (place to stay, visas, whatnot). The only time I was responsible for finding my own place to stay was in Toulouse because the dorms were being remodeled. It seems like you are trying to make your own program. If this is the case, be very careful and make sure to get everything cleared with the department head at your home institution as well as the office of academic affairs at your university. If not, it would more than likely just be a big waste of time and money for you.

Greetings Fellow Mongerers,

Thank you Marc and Mr E. for your advice and opinions. I apperciate them greatly. I am frequently on DR one but I didn't think we were allowed to mention other forms or other websites here(brain fart).

I don't plan to get rich in the DR thats not the point. I just want to earn enough to cover my daily expenses food, toothpaste, a beer or 2 etc...

As far as the education IMHO I believe it depends on the student. You could leave an individual at the best University in the world but if they lack the will to apply themselves then that doesn't reflect poorly on the university, the community at large but the individual student, IMHO. I have been a student in "bad schools", notwithstanding I have found a way to educate myself. Moreover, I have met very intelligent Dominicans, so it is pretty prejudical to say that Dominicans lack the quality to speak or communicate in proper spanish. I will be studying at an advanced University academic level so I am not throughly concerned with having a person teach me slang thus duping me and taking my money. Slang will come later. Seeing how I have fundamentals of spanish and a good working knowledge of the language I will know the difference if I notice that the professor is teaching me improperly. I am going more so to be immersed in the language and forced to speak spanish all the time allowing me to pefect my skills.

[QUOTE=Mr Enternational]What you are calling colloquial Dominican Spanish most people would call illiteracy. From a professional standpoint it can be compared to the general use of Ebonics by Black Americans. Don't get all bent out of shape because I am a Black American myself. But being a linguist I can tell you that there is a difference between knowing formal and informal language, whether written or spoken, and when and with whom to use each. Most Dominicans who speak in the colloquialisms that you are speaking of are not educated and do not know formal written or spoken Spanish. You can especially tell this by their writing as well. They will write 'b' when the letter should be 'v' or leave 'h's off the beginning of words. The same as you would find in the hood or on the block in the U.S., they can not switch between the standard and slang (as I can do with Standard Written/Spoken English and Ebonics) because they only know the one thoroughly. You are correct to recommend to the brother Colombia or Venezuela. Mexico City and San Jose, Costa Rica will do as well. But the DR is not the place to go to learn Standard or "Proper" Spanish.

I don't know your situation, but I did study abroads in undergrad as well as grad school (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Johannesburg, South Africa, and Toulouse, France). Usually a study abroad is done through a program at your local institution. Not saying it does not exist, but I have never seen a program where students go to the Dominican Republic. In the programs you don't pick out your own school or contacts as you say you have done. Everything is usually already set up by your home institution (place to stay, visas, whatnot). The only time I was responsible for finding my own place to stay was in Toulouse because the dorms were being remodeled. It seems like you are trying to make your own program. If this is the case, be very careful and make sure to get everything cleared with the department head at your home institution as well as the office of academic affairs at your university. If not, it would more than likely just be a big waste of time and money for you.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Mr Enternational] They will write 'b' when the letter should be 'v' or leave 'h's off the beginning of words. [/QUOTE]So true. I was chatting with a light skin chica who lives in Puerto Plata on msn messenger today, she asked me "Cuando tu buelves? " (When do you return)

Vuelves is the word for return. Good luck to any guys who try to use the online translation pages (like google translate) when some chicas write out the words phonetically. Quiero sometimes becomes Kiero. When they want to say bye, they usually write bay. There are a few other words that some frequently spell out phonetically, but I can't remember them now.

When chatting in msn messenger sometimes the chicas use icons (guinos in spanish? ) in place of some words and letters. There is one icon of a chica with big bouncy tits, I am not sure what letter or word that one stands for.

[QUOTE=Blk Big Bootyluv]Greetings Fellow Mongerers,

Thank you Marc and Mr E. for your advice and opinions. [/QUOTE]Mr. E offers good advice about making sure before you study in Santiago, that you confirm with your current University/College that you will get credit for courses that you take in Dominican Republic. My nephew recently transferred to a different College and the new College only accepted about half his credits from the prior College.

From what I remember there are about three large Universities in Santiago, PUCM is one.

One is across from the Hotel Platino on Avenida Sadhalla, seems like a big University with a large campus. There is another smaller one that I saw further down past Hotel Platino on Avenida Sadhalla. Some of the Universities are private and others are public.

You can always date chicas from the surrounding areas, Moca, La Vega, Jarabacoa, Navarrete and Puerto Plata, they are within an hour of Santiago.

Very true thank you I'm working on that. I hadn't really considered dating chicas from the surrounding town/cities specifically because I will be without reliable transportation. I was adviced against buying a moto because it would be stolen b4 I can spend the nite with it.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]Mr. E offers good advice about making sure before you study in Santiago, that you confirm with your current University / College that you will get credit for courses that you take in Dominican Republic. My nephew recently transferred to a different College and the new College only accepted about half his credits from the prior College.

From what I remember there are about three large Universities in Santiago, PUCM is one.

One is across from the Hotel Platino on Avenida Sadhalla, seems like a big University with a large campus. There is another smaller one that I saw further down past Hotel Platino on Avenida Sadhalla. Some of the Universities are private and others are public.

You can always date chicas from the surrounding areas, Moca, La Vega, Jarabacoa, Navarrete and Puerto Plata, they are within an hour of Santiago.[/QUOTE]

Funny as shit. Ja ja. You know what I was thinking about that too, have a sanctuary where I can go and be left the hell alone. I think no matter how many time I tell these chicas not to pop-up they will. Shit I'm the difference between finishing out her good years in the DR or fuck me silly so I get sprung and take her back with me to the states. I'm sure I have no idea how aggressive the chicas will be when they see I'm serious.

[QUOTE=Mr Gogo]I as you know have a residence on the north coast and I never take chics there. I don't need my neighbors knowing my biz, plus I don't need crazy chics dropping by. Your girl is not going to like you sharing her dick and pesos with other chics. Santiago has plenty of girls. I've seen how girls gravitate to you, even my girls that youve met still ask about you. I always like to have an escape place where I can be left the fuck alone. As nice as it would initially sound, having beautiful girls stopping by daily to fuck you silly, will eventually effect your studies. When you need to play sosua is only around the corner. I would slow play the santiago situation, focus on school only while getting acclimated to the culture. You being the new guy in Santiago all eyes are on you. When the girls see that your serious about your studies, that will elevate your talent pool above that of the average monger. But when you get acclimated I would gladly visit to fuck all the puntas you jumped over. What are friends for.[/QUOTE]

Bruh,

Just make sure to let me know where your place is and a phone number so I can have a place to crash when I come out to smash 'em up!

Rodeo

[QUOTE=Blk Big Bootyluv]Greetings my fellow mongeres,

I can't believe that someone else posted this rite before I was thinking about doing it. Robby looks like we're on the same page. I'm actually a senior in a US University and I am planning a study abroad experience for fall of 2010. I have my University already picked out in Santiago, contacts academic contacts established, " funding" in progress, my "novia (used loosely-I don't send her money but she claims to be true and faithful-whatever I'm not) is going to help me find a place close to school for about $200-250 US per month. Unfortunately, she said it will more than likely be unfurnished. The first time I visited the DR I fell in love with the country and I still feel this way close to 10 yrs later so, I am confident about living there.

Ok here we go questions. The longest that I have stayed in the DR has been a couple of days shy of a month; my educational trip is planned for no less than 1 year. I understand that I have visa issues that I need to work out which I heard is not difficult to handle. My "novia told me that many of the chicas are going to be all over me because I'm American and they think I'm the ticket out, so she knows I'm going to be banging any "grouppies"

(If any) in my place. I told her that I like living alone but, she will be welcome from time to time. Anyone think she's gonna have me set up or something crazy like that, like my good friend thinks? I have been told that Santiago is an extremely small town and people know each other and they talk/gossip incessantly. So, it won't be long before whichever chica I'm giving it to will have contact with my "novia".

Also, I was reading about the requirements for applying for Dominican citizenship (dual citizenship), residency, etc. I was wondering would this be good for me. I'm looking to visit the DR for the rest of my life and even retire there when the time is right, open a business and buy property. I'm a Semi-young guy looking at the big picture.

Also, I plan to have a job while attending school in the DR. I was told that I will not have a problem, namely, English speakers are highly desired by employers and since I already speak Spanish (not perfectly-that's the reason for trip.). I plan to do very little mongering (well that's the plan.) while on this trip but I might make it up to Sosua a couple of times for some fun.

Thanks all for your comments and advise?

Thank you for your opinion and advise.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Blk Big Bootyluv]...........I understand that I have visa issues that I need to work out which I heard is not difficult to handle......[/QUOTE]Since you are an American what type of visa do you need? If your intentions are long term stay why not get a cedula and residence card?

[QUOTE=Blk Big Bootyluv]...........My "novia told me that many of the chicas are going to be all over me because I'm American and they think I'm the ticket out,......[/QUOTE]Them chicas know no way in hell they will ever get into the US of A. They may be all over you looking for a WU man but I know you are smarter than that. LOL...........enjoy your trip

You know you will be welcome. When your in town I'm sure my little apartment will be instantly transformed into 4x4 when the chicas hear that game.

[QUOTE=Rodeo9112]Bruh,

Just make sure to let me know where your place is and a phone number so I can have a place to crash when I come out to smash 'em up!

Rodeo[/QUOTE]

Thanks BQ. What I read was that I could get a student visa in advance. But, I have heard that no matter how long I stay, over the allotted time of course, I will have to pay a fine if I stay longer than that issued by the DR when a visitor clears customs in pop or sdq etc. Visitor pay it in when they arrive its like $10 bucks US before you exit the terminal. I believe it is a travelers visa. They do the same thing in Thailand.

[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]Since you are an American what type of visa do you need? If your intentions are long term stay why not get a cedula and residence card?

Them chicas know no way in hell they will ever get into the US of A. They may be all over you looking for a WU man but I know you are smarter than that. LOL...........enjoy your trip[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Blk Big Bootyluv]Thanks BQ. What I read was that I could get a student visa in advance. But, I have heard that no matter how long I stay, over the allotted time of course, I will have to pay a fine if I stay longer than that issued by the DR when a visitor clears customs in pop or sdq etc. Visitor pay it in when they arrive its like $10 bucks US before you exit the terminal. I believe it is a travelers visa. They do the same thing in Thailand.[/QUOTE]

You will not have to pay for overstaying the tourist card, or even get a tourist ca - if you have a student visa. I think the rules are still that after 60 or 90 days you are not technically allowed to drive on a foreign drivers license, but you don't intend to drive much anyway.

Awsome thank you.

[QUOTE=Marc Anthony]You will not have to pay for overstaying the tourist card, or even get a tourist ca - if you have a student visa. I think the rules are still that after 60 or 90 days you are not technically allowed to drive on a foreign drivers license, but you don't intend to drive much anyway.[/QUOTE]

After much input from ISG members on various forums I've decided to try and focus my attentions on Columbia and DR (probably in that order) in ragards as to where to go for 10 weeks to study Spanish and Chicas.

As this whole escapade still has 9 months until it's due to kick off, there is still time for travel modifications. If anyone has info that I'd find useful, such as apartment locations and costs, best cities to set up in etc. I'd appreciate it greatly.

To all of you who offered advice, I tried to PM you my thanks, but if I missed you, I offer it now.

Wherever I end up, I'll keep the ISG informed and look forward to hearing from all of you.

[QUOTE=RobbyPump]After much input from ISG members on various forums I've decided to try and focus my attentions on Columbia and DR (probably in that order) in ragards as to where to go for 10 weeks to study Spanish and Chicas.

As this whole escapade still has 9 months until it's due to kick off, there is still time for travel modifications. If anyone has info that I'd find useful, such as apartment locations and costs, best cities to set up in etc. I'd appreciate it greatly.

To all of you who offered advice, I tried to PM you my thanks, but if I missed you, I offer it now.

Wherever I end up, I'll keep the ISG informed and look forward to hearing from all of you.[/QUOTE]

Both have desireable women of different flavors, but if your focus is the language, Colombia (first Spanish class: no 'U' in Colombia) is the choice.
The Spanish spoken there is the closer to the original Castillian (Castellano).

In many Latin American countries, the Spanish spoken is a local dialect, often with different words. A Spaniard wouldn't understand a good part of commonly spoken Mexican Spanish, and he wouldn't recognize what a "guagua" is. (a bus in Caribbean Spanish).

Experienced DR travelers,

I have thus far traveled to Brazil, Colombia, and Thailand. From my various travels I have come to find that I like the simplicity of going to a location where the women are already available and I do not have to do much hunting. This is generally why I like the Rio termas so much. I want to visit DR and have read many of the trip reports. Nevertheless could someone breakdown a game plan that one like myself should adhere to if one just wants to experience something similar to Brazilian termas or the Medellin Mansion in Colombia? The last time I tried to piece together information from various trip reports and create a game plan was when I traveled to Thailand, and that did not turn out to be the most prudent. So if the experienced travelers could point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.

[QUOTE=Rawlo]... could someone breakdown a game plan that one like myself should adhere to if one just wants to experience something similar to Brazilian termas or the Medellin Mansion in Colombia? [/QUOTE]

my $.02: go to SDQ, rent a room in Hotel Jaguar (not to be confused with Jaragua) or similar guest-friendly hotel. get a map of SDQ with all the relevant locations marked (it's in the SDQ thread) and walk/ride/drive from place to place, pull the chicas you like, take them to your hotel (or love motel) and enjoy! several "clubs" have rooms by the hour on-site, IMHO this is as close as you'd get to "termas" in terms of set-up, and maybe quality (if you're willing to pay big bucks.)
Alternatively, i'm sure people will suggest Blackbeard or Field of Dreams, but IMHO the selection in BB or FOD will not match Rio in either number of chicas or in quality.

Hello and greeting fellow mongerers.

Robby seeing how you and I are on the same path, path to "learning spanish" better than what we know already. Are you sure you want to got to Colombia? Let me state that I have not been to Colombia like my friends Voyager and Rodeo have. I love the DR and I would like a fellow mongerer to come to the DR and have a blast. How commited are you to Colombia, and do you have your army ready to provide security as I hear that you need one to go to get a beer now days. So says the news, but we know we can trust that source.(SMH)

[QUOTE=RobbyPump]After much input from ISG members on various forums I've decided to try and focus my attentions on Columbia and DR (probably in that order) in ragards as to where to go for 10 weeks to study Spanish and Chicas.

As this whole escapade still has 9 months until it's due to kick off, there is still time for travel modifications. If anyone has info that I'd find useful, such as apartment locations and costs, best cities to set up in etc. I'd appreciate it greatly.

To all of you who offered advice, I tried to PM you my thanks, but if I missed you, I offer it now.

Wherever I end up, I'll keep the ISG informed and look forward to hearing from all of you.[/QUOTE]

Yanqui69 hit the nail on the head; if the objective is to learn Spanish, go to Colombia. Then, test your macking skills in DR! Of course, you'll be able to get plenty of practice with the ladies in either Bogota or Medellin (although, with the Spanish, the Paisas tend to slur certain sounds--probably from too much cock gobblin').

Rodeo

[QUOTE=RobbyPump]After much input from ISG members on various forums I've decided to try and focus my attentions on Columbia and DR (probably in that order) in ragards as to where to go for 10 weeks to study Spanish and Chicas.

As this whole escapade still has 9 months until it's due to kick off, there is still time for travel modifications. If anyone has info that I'd find useful, such as apartment locations and costs, best cities to set up in etc. I'd appreciate it greatly.

To all of you who offered advice, I tried to PM you my thanks, but if I missed you, I offer it now.

Wherever I end up, I'll keep the ISG informed and look forward to hearing from all of you.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]A Spaniard wouldn't understand a good part of commonly spoken Mexican Spanish, and he wouldn't recognize what a "guagua" is. (a bus in Caribbean Spanish).[/QUOTE]

Time for a brief break from ho-mongering for a moment…

Conceptually what you are saying is true, however the magnitude of the situation you have painted is very overstated.

A Spaniard will understand 99% of the Spanish in any Spanish speaking country and vise versa. (For some reason I am afraid to write 100%). Yes there are local phrases in every country that have specific focus and a Spaniard would stumble now and then. However, the Spaniard will understand every word of the phrase and loose slightly the local context.

Example: Vamos por la guagua to a Spaniard might sound like “lets ride the bargain”. Then he would have to ask and find out the “bargain” is a economical “bus”. He understands 100% of the Spanish and 100% the intent is understood, he just had to be aware that guagua is used locally for “cheap bus”. I would never say the Spaniard is 100% lost. 20% lost at most is more like it.

Something also to be aware of…my dad had a favorite phrase he used to use that any local would understand in his region of Mexico. He used to say “Come Cuacha” as an insult. I learned later the word Cuacha was not known by any Spaniard. It came from the local Indians in the region he was from. The point here is not all words in South America are Spanish words so it is not right to classify them as part of the Spanish language and call it local Spanish. If you do I can walk around saying “Bon Appetite” is an English phrase.

Now I don’t even know if “guagua” is found in a dictionary which was written in Spain which brings me to my last story:

I have witnessed arguments between professional language translators from Spain arguing with translators from Latin America. The argument always boiled down to the dictionary. The Spaniard would bring their dictionary from Spain and the L Americans would read it, weep/ reject it, then bring out their own dictionary. Bottom line is, spanish words are spanish words. Only the application of the word strays 20% and that is not enough to state that a person from any country would be significantly confused in a different country.

For the native english speaker here... dont worry about visiting England. you will get along just fine. This is no different in the spanish world as well.

OK...Back to ho-ing… ;-)

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Both have desireable women of different flavors, but if your focus is the language, Colombia (first Spanish class: no 'U' in Colombia) is the choice.
The Spanish spoken there is the closer to the original Castillian (Castellano).

In many Latin American countries, the Spanish spoken is a local dialect, often with different words. A Spaniard wouldn't understand a good part of commonly spoken Mexican Spanish, and he wouldn't recognize what a "guagua" is. (a bus in Caribbean Spanish).[/QUOTE]

My Spanish is far from perfect, but I know perfectly well what a guagua is. People from England, the US, Australia, and Jamaica all speak different varieties of English, but they don't have much difficulty understanding each other. Same with Spanish. My Dominican wife has no trouble chatting with her Mexican and Colombian friends, and nor do I.

[QUOTE=Ehunter]Time for a brief break from ho-mongering for a moment …

Conceptually what you are saying is true, however the magnitude of the situation you have painted is very overstated.

A Spaniard will understand 99% of the Spanish in any Spanish speaking country and vise versa ... etc, etc.

[/QUOTE]
Very thoughtful and articulate post, Ehunter.

[QUOTE=Ehunter]
Example: Vamos por la guagua to a Spaniard might sound like “lets ride the bargain”. Then he would have to ask and find out the “bargain” is a economical “bus”. He understands 100% of the Spanish and 100% the intent is understood, he just had to be aware that guagua is used locally for “cheap bus”.[/QUOTE]
I was interested in this derivation of "guagua" as "bus".

The two I have heard so far are:
1) from the use of "guagua" to mean "baby" in much of S America. Originally "baby bus" then gradually came to be used for all buses up to and including intercity giants.

2) Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of the engine. This usage only found in the island nations.

So that's three now. Any more?

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Very thoughtful and articulate post, Ehunter.


I was interested in this derivation of "guagua" as "bus".

The two I have heard so far are:
1) from the use of "guagua" to mean "baby" in much of S America. Originally "baby bus" then gradually came to be used for all buses up to and including intercity giants.

2) Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of the engine. This usage only found in the island nations.

So that's three now. Any more?[/QUOTE]

In Puerto Rico we use "guagua" to name the buses, and some vehicles as for example minivans ans suv's. I can say: "Voy a lavar mi guagua" (I am going to clean my car), it is very common. I believe both uses you mention for guagua are correct but the onomatopoeic maybe comes from the sound of the horn, not of the engine.

[QUOTE=Ehunter] For the native english speaker here... dont worry about visiting England. you will get along just fine. This is no different in the spanish world as well. ;-)[/QUOTE]Of course, you wouldn't want to go mongering in England armed with a handful of erasers, which is what you'll get if you ask for rubbers!

Rodeo

i have a chica that ive been making out with for the last 30 months, which is equal to 10 trips. when i tell you she's beautiful trust me, she is. she looks like lauren london. google the name. when i saw her that night 2 years plus ago i told my wingmen if i get the chance to have sex with her to night, i'm throwing away my mongering card for life. i remember when i met her at playa darada hotel complex disco, i believe they change the name 2 or 3 times since then whatever, back to her.

i can recall when i took her back to my accomadation by boys were like dam you hit the jack pot. i gave her oral sex, something i just don't do down in dr. next morning when we woke up i was like dam you still pretty, no mabeline queen here........ she gave me that smile like to say "i got you now". well she certain did have me........ i had her stay with me for three straight days. yep i broke one of the mongering commandments do not keep them past 3 days because they start to look like angels. how could i let this little angel go back out into the wild.

over the last 2 years plus she's only asked me to send her money one time in the early year...... saying the normal story my mother or father is sick. i can honestly say thanks to all the stories on this forum i didn't fall for that "for your eyes only" bullshit!

i don't want to start something i know i'm not ready to commit to. you get $$$ when i come on my trips...not before or after.

when head to dr with the boys i tell her when i'm arriving, but i always arrive 3 or 4 days before the date i give her, this is so i can get my freak on with other chicas. i call her up thur or fri and she comes over screaming please lay me out right now, i don't fall for that either. she stays the night and i head out with the boys, when i do meet something that night i get numbers and link up with the girls the next day while she's working. i don't have to rush because i always go and pick her up in pop from her job and take her home to pick up a few items. yea ive met the family and they love me, come on now, i just don't go to dr to have sex. lolol who am i kidding.

one time she tried to take charge after finding some lipstick on a towel from some chica i did during the day. asking me "who was here papi... why you freaky freaky other chica"...dam girl the devil made me do it why you asking me so many questions were not married.........ms. london makes me take out to the gas station and catches a taxi home........i get back and my boys were all laughing at me........i must say looking back that was funny.

next night i went out looking for another 10+ to take her place......this dime peace from sti approaches me. after a chatting and drinking we ended up on the famous classico dance floor dancing to my favorite song by yves larock.."rise up".........like all my trips i recall saying to myself this is the life .....not a care in the world and nothing could touch me.

just when i'm getting my super hard on dancing with this chica it feels like someones throwing daggers in my back. you mongers know that feeling. anyway i look for my wingmen and they give a sign like to say trouble coming.

i turn and see my lauren london chica looking @ me with her arms crossed dressed like the archangel ready to beat down my demon ass. she approaches me like a white g4 jet deck out in a white short miny dress. i'm trying my best not to pay her any attention. the chica that i'm dancing with says she'll be right back and heads off to the ladies bathroom. i'm like wtf is this a set up.

now ms. london comes over and dances right next to me and bends over revealing a white thong. at this time i feel like sticking my thumb in my mouth and saying mommy i'm sorry take me home. freak that i'm a jedi monger ....she not using that mind control on me, but the force is strong in her.

the chica from the bathroom comes back they start chatting......they set me up!!!!...she a sith lord.........oh your good.. you sneaky chica.....i make my way off the dance floor to get another presidente.

after i get my drink i scan the floor, she's still on the dance floor, by then she's drew the attention of other bounty hunters. i'm like, this she should be interesting. she's doing her swan dance and bounty hunters are in full steam. after a while she off on the side and a few mongers approach her and she does that lauren london sith lord smile. the whole time my boys are like dam she's a hot little devil. i found it interesting looking at her applying her trade, she's good at mind control and she knows it. i guess that why i like her so much.

anyway the lights come on and me, han solo, chewbacca and the chicas they picked up that night head out the club and walk the green mile steps out of classico too our suv.

i'm the only one solo and every chica is grabbing my ass like princess lea saying papi .....papi. we finally get pass the mob to the suv, just as i'm about to take my seat in the front passenger seat, ms. london knocks on the door and ask if she could come back to talk. i'm like what the hell get in. she sits on my lap i'm and my light saber is so hard. she's knows i'm horny has hell.


we get back and she's walking around looking sexy as hell, hmm i'm trying to resist and i'm also thinking i didn't come all the way to dr to jerk off 2 nite .........................she [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord124][CodeWord124][/url] me like a little girl. dam i love this country!!!
what she did to me that night and many nights any other women back home would have been tired.

this sought of story has happen every trip, it's not her fault she really like me, i guess. i like make up sex it's the best!

i'm a punta chaser that is my drug of choice! why stop with 1 women when you can have them all. she has caught me more then enough times, but like i said i'm a jedi monger and my light saber does not discriminate. i need to strike them down the republic needs to be saved.

after my trips i always pass her $300 and what ever few pesos i have left. now that's my story and i'm sticking to it.

my dilemma is that one of her amigas looks like jeniffer lopez the original. like any monger i want to freaky freaky her. i don't want to mess up their friendship but dark side of the force is strong in her amiga.

what should i do?

bigup

[QUOTE=Ehunter]Time for a brief break from ho-mongering for a moment…

Conceptually what you are saying is true, however the magnitude of the situation you have painted is very overstated.

A Spaniard will understand 99% of the Spanish in any Spanish speaking country and vise versa. (For some reason I am afraid to write 100%). Yes there are local phrases in every country that have specific focus and a Spaniard would stumble now and then. However, the Spaniard will understand every word of the phrase and loose slightly the local context.

Yes, probably overstated.
A Spaniard (who am I to say?) would understand almost all,
but as I stated, one will find the better Spanish in Colombia versus the Caribbean. Less dialect, closer to the original. A Spaniard would require fewer translations.

Spanish-speakers know what a guagua is because someone explained it to them. They would have learned it as an "autobus".
Just as in Mexico when someone says something is "padre" or "padrisimo" (literally "father") that has to be explained to a Spaniard as well.
There are some words used in Mexico that would require translation to a Spaniard.

So how many US gringos would understand a Brit?

Where's my coat? "I put it in the car boot, mate."
huh? where?

If someone called you a "tosser" is he complimenting or insulting you?

Like I said, you will find better Castellano spoken in Colombia than in the DR.

[QUOTE=Bigup]
My dilemma is that one of her amigas looks like Jeniffer Lopez the original. Like any Monger I want to freaky freaky her. I don't want to mess up their friendship but Dark Side of the force is strong in her amiga.

What should I do?

Bigup[/QUOTE]

Freaky Freaky dominican JLO too. Use $ to your advantage. Make your plan. Nothing is possible unless first a dream.

Cordially,

Darth Vader.

[QUOTE=BoricuaOnline]Freaky Freaky dominican JLO too. Use $ to your advantage. Make your plan. Nothing is possible unless first a dream.

Cordially,

Darth Vader.[/QUOTE]The way I see it is. Unless you plan on having a real relationship with the chick then don't fuk her friend bc there are plenty of other chica. But if she is just a girl that you are more fond of bc she is pretty and you have a sexual chemistry. Fuk her friend bc most likely unless you are sending a nice little stipend a month to D. R. Via western union then she is fukin and sukin other dik anyway. It is what it is. And even if you are doing the western union thing, that is not a guarantee that she is not in the streets. Most of them chicks know the game and they know 100% of the single men that go to sosua is looking for pussy that is way they are there to get the money. And a lot of them can have a 'novio' and still fuk for money bc to them that is TOTALLY different. But it is what it is. Is she bi? She may give you a happy hour with her anyway. Lolololol. In D. R. If you have PESOality, you can have your cake and eat it too.

I'll be in the DR for the very first time. I've been traveling around the world as a horny male sex tourist, so I'm no novice. I'll be near Puerto Plata for a couple of days, mostly just hanging out at the beach, looking around, etc.

I've been reading up on the DR here, heard a bit about Blackbeard's and New Garden, and was wondering which hotel you think is better. Basically, I want to stay someplace close to the airport, and where I'll be within walking distance to the beach, bars, and everything else.

I also had a question about safety and crime. How bad is it in the DR? As bad as Rio?

Thanks

[QUOTE=Rintoon]I also had a question about safety and crime. How bad is it in the DR? As bad as Rio?

Thanks[/QUOTE]

I personally would not stay in Blackbeard's for more than one night, just stay in the NG, it is 5 minutes to the bars, and 10 minutes walking to the beach, NG has a few street rats looking for business hanging out at the pool, maybe 2 or three doable ones! If you want more privacy, rent a condo.

Use common sense and you will be safe, it is not like Rio, you can walk around, and not worry about armed bandits from a favela.

Make sure you check out La Passion in Sosua.

[QUOTE=Rintoon]I'll be in the DR for the very first time. I've been traveling around the world as a horny male sex tourist, so I'm no novice.

I also had a question about safety and crime. How bad is it in the DR? As bad as Rio?

Thanks[/QUOTE]

Crime in DR is high but it is higher in Rio, so you are going to be safer in DR than in Rio. A country can have a crime rate similar to another but can be safer for you. For example, according to statistics and dozens of reports, tourists are a target for delinquents in Brazil, but not in the DR. So it makes DR safer. But it you wear expensive jewelry, flash money everywhere and bring expensive electronics you can be a target for delinquents, some chicas or even some hotel employees. As stated here before: keep a low profile, do not get too drunk if you travel alone.

[QUOTE=Rodeo9112]Of course, you wouldn't want to go mongering in England armed with a handful of erasers, which is what you'll get if you ask for rubbers![/QUOTE]
... and don't be offended if someone asks you if you want a fag. They are offering you a cigarette.

[QUOTE=BoricuaOnline]Freaky Freaky dominican JLO too. Use $ to your advantage. Make your plan. Nothing is possible unless first a dream.

Cordially,

Darth Vader.[/QUOTE]Just like their pussy is our hook,your pesos are their hook.Its kind of funny because they know if they last till the final day they can claim shit you dont need.Body wash,cologne,extra pesos,etc.Her sister is game,because they keeo the pesos in the family.I once went to classicos with a girl and her sister.The next night i went with another girl,the sister comes over and high fives me.I tell the sister to leave classicos,go down the steps turn right and ill meet her up the street.I banged the sister that night and she never told i dont think.Dont limit yourself in sosua,thats why they are there,to fullfill your fantasies.

[QUOTE=Bigup]My dilemma is that one of her amigas looks like Jeniffer Lopez the original. Like any Monger I want to freaky freaky her. I don't want to mess up their friendship but Dark Side of the force is strong in her amiga.

What should I do?[/QUOTE]Both girls are in the trade. As long as "Lauren London" gets her US$300 and "J. Lo" gets paid, I doubt that you'll have any real problems. Just DON'T pay "J. Lo" more than "Lauren London."

If you're still not sure, then hook-up "J. Lo" with a friend of yours, so you can get a performance review. She may not be worth the trouble.

-Helpmann :)

[QUOTE=Rintoon]I'll be in the DR for the very first time. I've been traveling around the world as a horny male sex tourist, so I'm no novice. I'll be near Puerto Plata for a couple of days, mostly just hanging out at the beach, looking around, etc.

I've been reading up on the DR here, heard a bit about Blackbeard's and New Garden, and was wondering which hotel you think is better. Basically, I want to stay someplace close to the airport, and where I'll be within walking distance to the beach, bars, and everything else.

I also had a question about safety and crime. How bad is it in the DR? As bad as Rio?

Thanks[/QUOTE]

For nightlife, its Sosua. Its beach is more active. It s a tourist town.
Costambar, where BB is located, is a very sleepy mostly redidential area.
The beach is 5 minutes walk away, and much more quiet, secluded. On weekends the locals use it. During the week you have it all to yourself.

Violent crime in Costambar against tourists is unheard of.
The place has a small commerical area with supermarket/money changer, pharmacy for cheap Cialis, etc. and a couple of restaurants.

As mentioned, use sense in Sosua. Don't get stupid-drunk, avoid flashing cash, avoid isolated areas, etc. Beware of the possibility of pickpockets; ie, girls brushing up against you, appearing to grope you, etc.

The rest depends on you taste. Sosua has flocks of girls everywhere trying to earn some money. Any unescorted girl(s) you meet can be presumed to be P4P. It is all up to you regarding negotiation, your expectations vs. hers, etc. You can have a great experience or poor, its buyer beware, as is always the case with street action.

BB's on one hand is often recommended for the controlled atmosphere (crazies and thieves screened out, regular medical checks, quality-controll and someplace to complain in the event of problems, etc.) In that sense it is a good idea for first-timers in DR, non-Spanish speakers, and the more experienced disdain it as "spoon-feeding". "shooting fish in a barrel", etc.
I usually recommend it for convenience and the time it saves. Also no shuttling back and forth from bar to hotel each time. Up to your tastes.

Good Luck!

[QUOTE=Rintoon]I'll be in the DR for the very first time. I've been traveling around the world as a horny male sex tourist, so I'm no novice. I'll be near Puerto Plata for a couple of days, mostly just hanging out at the beach, looking around, etc.

I've been reading up on the DR here, heard a bit about Blackbeard's and New Garden, and was wondering which hotel you think is better. Basically, I want to stay someplace close to the airport, and where I'll be within walking distance to the beach, bars, and everything else.

I also had a question about safety and crime. How bad is it in the DR? As bad as Rio?

Thanks[/QUOTE]

It is better to stay in Sosua. You will meet lots of girls and will have a local experience. BB is a structured brothel with rooms, food , drink and resident chicas. In Sosua it is the thrill of the chase to get the girls, negotiate etc. Maybe you get a part timer GFE you can take on trips or keep her a long time.

Thanks for all the advice on thread #1570 that I have received from you guys.

Next time I'm down that way I'm strongly contemplating on playing the drunk role with her amiga one night. I think I'll shuttle her amiga off to Caberate and hit one of the bars and see where the night ends up. It will be easier for me to devide and concur then try to battle them at the same time. Deception and surpise are two key principles. That way I can always blame it on the Presidente the next morning.

For those who have been, is it worth it for a serious monger to even venture to Cabarete? Non-pros (if they are mostly tourists, are the females looking for dick)? Great food/restaurants? Shopping? If there's anything other than a plethora of available ass, then I probably wouldn't go for more than a couple of hours; if there aren't even good eats, shopping or non-pros, I probably won't even bother--I don't really do beaches except for hunting for chicas or the occasional relaxing meal.

Rodeo

[QUOTE=Sammon]It is better to stay in Sosua. You will meet lots of girls and will have a local experience. BB is a structured brothel with rooms, food , drink and resident chicas. In Sosua it is the thrill of the chase to get the girls, negotiate etc. Maybe you get a part timer GFE you can take on trips or keep her a long time.[/QUOTE]

Also to add, El Pasion in Sosua is also a structured brothel with rooms, food, drink and resident chicas with a menu of different prices. They also have a website and you can check out which girls they have before you even get there. I don't know if K-Cita is still open. Also partying at night in Cabarete is awesome which will be an easy 10/15 minutes from sosua. You are more centrally located in Sosua.

Thanks for the advice guys.

Unfortunately, NG is all booked up, so I'll be staying at BB for a couple of days. This is my first trip to the DR so I don't mind. I've heard good things about BB and Costambar too. Next time I'll check out Sosua.

One last thing: I just want to make sure I'm not paying too much. 1000 DR pesos is about right? I found that figure somewhere from a past post.

[QUOTE=Rintoon]Thanks for the advice guys.

Unfortunately, NG is all booked up, so I'll be staying at BB for a couple of days. This is my first trip to the DR so I don't mind. I've heard good things about BB and Costambar too. Next time I'll check out Sosua.

One last thing: I just want to make sure I'm not paying too much. 1000 DR pesos is about right? I found that figure somewhere from a past post.[/QUOTE]Not at BB's. Prices are 1500 for ST and 3000 for LT.

Is LaPela a generic version of Cialis? Judging by the price, is it the daily Cialis(5mg)? I've tried the generic Viagra they sell in the pharmacies in DR with variable results so looking for something that might work better for me. Any input appreciated. Thanks

LaPela is 20 mg tadalafil (Cialis). It sells for RD50 or 60/pill @ any farmacia without an Rx.

[QUOTE=Funinthesun63]Is LaPela a generic version of Cialis?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Buscemi]LaPela is 20 mg tadalafil (Cialis). It sells for RD50 or 60/pill @ any farmacia without an Rx.[/QUOTE]

For those who have used La Pela and Cialis, are side effects the same?

[QUOTE=BoricuaOnline]For those who have used La Pela and Cialis, are side effects the same?[/QUOTE]

I haven't really noticed any side effects using the single 20mg dosage. With both generic La Pela and regular Cialis I get the best results when I take them several hours before I need them and for me, I do it on an empty stomach.

I have noticed that if I overdo the dosage (I get caught up in the "more is better" syndrome) that it doesn't work so well for me and I get a sour stomach. Once a day in the early afternoon works best for me. It lasts 24 hours for the La Pela and longer on the regular Cialis.

I have also been running into and getting at certain pharmacies a generic Cialis that looks just like the original. Not the red diamond La Pela tab. I found those are much closer in performace to the regular Cialis for me, lasting longer than 24 hours.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]I haven't really noticed any side effects using the single 20mg dosage. With both generic La Pela and regular Cialis I get the best results when I take them several hours before I need them and for me, I do it on an empty stomach.

I have noticed that if I overdo the dosage (I get caught up in the "more is better" syndrome) that it doesn't work so well for me and I get a sour stomach. Once a day in the early afternoon works best for me. It lasts 24 hours for the La Pela and longer on the regular Cialis.

I have also been running into and getting at certain pharmacies a generic Cialis that looks just like the original. Not the red diamond La Pela tab. I found those are much closer in performace to the regular Cialis for me, lasting longer than 24 hours.[/QUOTE]Has anyone ever used the company that is advertised on this site on the top of the page? they sell generic viagra.

[QUOTE=BoricuaOnline]For those who have used La Pela and Cialis, are side effects the same?[/QUOTE]

The efficacy of LaPela is not consistant, so the side effects vary as a result, I get minor "acid reflux" from regular Cialis and varied amount from LaPela.

I take 1/2 LaPela every other day and have almost no side effects, other than a pole on demand!

[QUOTE=Buscemi]The efficacy of LaPela is not consistant, so the side effects vary as a result, I get minor "acid reflux" from regular Cialis and varied amount from LaPela.

I take 1/2 LaPela every other day and have almost no side effects, other than a pole on demand![/QUOTE]

With LaPela I've noted acid reflux as well (normally I don't get acid reflux). I just chalked it up to eating too much fried food. Could be the pills.

One thing I've done is chew a pill, works real fast but tastes nasty.

I have used LaPella on many trips. I take it every 36 hours and it has been great for me. I have gotten a headache but it is usually when I have taken it for a few days or if I take it daily.

I also watch how much I drink. Take it on an empty stomack and it will work faster but you may have a little acid reflux. Stay away from heavy fried foods.

I like LaPella and it does the trick. I started to use it from the middle of my trip to the end when I was about on empty and still wanted to play. The first time I used it I had set up a date with Ybell and Yohanny from BB's who were lovers at the time. They were fighting and I was in the middle of their make up session...OMG! LaPella was the right drug at the right time for me.

Common law unions are legal
Live with someone and be prepared to face responsibilities. The Constitutional Revisory Assembly is including informal unions or "concubinage or common law marriages" in the Constitution. These unions will have the same rights and duties when it comes to personal and patrimony obligations as those of formally married couples. The Constitution establishes that the exclusive and stable union between a man and a woman, free of marriage impediments, that forms a de facto home, generates rights and duties in personal and patrimonial relations, in accordance with the law, as reported in Diario Libre.
Legislators also agreed that religious marriages by different religious denominations would have civil standing according to the terms established by the law, without prejudice to what is established in international treaties. In the past, only Roman Catholic Church weddings were given binding civil status.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]The rest depends on you taste. Sosua has flocks of girls everywhere trying to earn some money. Any unescorted girl(s) you meet can be presumed to be P4P. It is all up to you regarding negotiation, your expectations vs. hers, etc. You can have a great experience or poor, its buyer beware, as is always the case with street action.[/QUOTE]Hola Yanqui!

I realize it is all about negotiation, what is the best standard price for a decent-looking freelancer 18-25 yo in Sosua?

I am thinking of taking avacation to DR. I do not speak any spanish, I only speak english. So where would be the best place for me to visit? I look forward to meeting chicas!

Thanks

[QUOTE=Cullman34]I am thinking of taking a vacation to DR. I do not speak any spanish, I only speak english. So where would be the best place for me to visit? I look forward to meeting chicas!

Thanks[/QUOTE]

For a non Spanish speaking monger on his first visit to DR, it has to be BB. [url]http://www.blackbeardsadultresort.com/[/url]

Tell John who recommended BB to you. Maybe he will forgive me for arguing with him!

Roger Dodger

[quote=water boy]hola yanqui!

i realize it is all about negotiation, what is the best standard price for a decent-looking freelancer 18-25 yo in sosua?[/quote]

understand of course that sosua is not my favorite "fishing hole"
so sosua fans may dispute me,....but

the standard would be about 1000 pesos for a short time (1-2 hours).
(we're only talking about $28 here).
i would say 1500-1800 is okay for overnight sosua.
(i know a lot of guys pay less).

(depending on the factors below).
that price can be more or less.
if there is some rapport, and she knows/likes you, knows
she may get dinner, etc, she will take less.

other factors are circumstantial, like:
how desperate she is/you are.
is she really hot? do you really want her?
what's the level of competition from other guys?
is it closing time?
are you willing to wait till closing time?
is she a pro who knows the going price?
is she a small-town girl just off the bus?

some guys will boast about how little they paid or
how they "broke her down" to sex for a meal, etc.
i occasionally take heat for it, but i don't mind paying
a fair price, as the majority of the girls are just paying the
bills, feeding their kids, not making a payment on their mercedez benz.

i'm there for sex, not to be exploited or to be too exploitive of someone's
poverty or misfortune. (i still have a relationship with a dominicana who busted (and sold) her ass to finish college; -and now she finds that jobs don't exist, or pay so little that one can barely pay the bills, much less save for a house, business, etc. - so a college grad has to work as a chica to pay the bills. so i am often more sympathetic to the girls than a lot of the mongers you will find on this site. i am a monger, but my membership card for the human race has not been revoked. -okay, i'll get off my soapbox).

in sosua you have to judge the girls, to see what kind of person they are.
you would prefer the sweet small-town girl vs. the hard core pro
because...
hazards are: big promises-poor/lack of performance, theft, outright fraud/scams -avoid girls with no id-cedula. an **** girl will get you in jail or extort money from you to avoid jail.
it helps a lot if you speak spanish.

start at a little less than 1000, and if you end at 1000, you did well.

I have also noticed that a lot of these girls come from other cities so they may have a one bedroom apt with about 8 other chicas that come in and out. So if one likes you, she may come home with you for a little of nothing just to kick back in another environment.

Yamqui69 prices are right and exact. Just depends on the chica and her demand. I have seen the hottest chicas ask for 3000 and get it from just about everybody, but the AVERAGE rate is $1500-$2000 overnight depending on the factors taht Yan explained.

[QUOTE=Water Boy]Hola Yanqui!

I realize it is all about negotiation, what is the best standard price for a decent-looking freelancer 18-25 yo in Sosua?[/QUOTE]

RD1000 ST
RD1500 TLN

Right now it is a buyer's market, so there is no "standard" price, they take what you pay them!

Obviously a few more RD Pesos for good performance won't skew the chica marketplace, but a little negotiation gets your price these days. Convince them it is a recession for you too.

Spend the extra hour finding a non hard core chica, there are many, avoid high mileage.

[QUOTE=Buscemi]RD1000 ST
RD1500 TLN

Right now it is a buyer's market, so there is no "standard" price, they take what you pay them!

Obviously a few more RD Pesos for good performance won't skew the chica marketplace, but a little negotiation gets your price these days. Convince them it is a recession for you too.

Spend the extra hour finding a non hard core chica, there are many, avoid high mileage.[/QUOTE]

Well said. I get too carried away.

Yanqui & Buscemi are stating some excellent points relating to the price structure in the DR. I've noticed that many of the very good looking hard core putas are the ones asking for RD2,500/3,000+ for TLN. Many of them because of their looks know they can command those prices from newbie mongers, who don't know the price structure and have money to burn.

Now, the young girls fresh on the scene can easily be had for RD1,000/1,500+ and they are the ones who would give a better gfe to the mongers. There are a few hard core putas that are OK, but the majority I stay away from.

Also, a good tip is to grab a chica for a happy hour in the daytime so you can check her out thoroughly and try to receive some good or bad vibes. I hear too many stories of guys having bad experiences drinking all night and randomly picking a disco chica in the dark.

Terry U I agree about having a short time with a girl in the light of day. I have been a long time visitor at BB's and other places / countries. I have made it my rule that I would not have an all night date that I had not been with either on prior trip or had been with ST. It seems that when I break my rule I am almost always disappointed with the experience. I know many guys that would just kick the girl out and send her on her way. I can't do that.

There are many guys that will not keep anyone over night. I like it with the right person. It is fun to have a nice dinner out maybe go dancing or the casino, screw around all night and then finish with breakfast the next morning.

On my travels to Spanish speaking countries I have encountered many experienced mongers that may not know complete Spanish but know key phrases that not only allow them to carry on decent conversations with chicas but also negotiate pricing as well. Such simple phrases, I believe, should be contained in some sort of mongering Spanish guide. Much like Spanish lessons for tourists. Does such a book or electronic copy exist? I am studying Spanish but it would be such a big help if I could condense what I want to say more precisely and work from there.

[QUOTE=Water Boy]Hola Yanqui!

I realize it is all about negotiation, what is the best standard price for a decent-looking freelancer 18-25 yo in Sosua?[/QUOTE]
You modus operandi will be perfect in Sosua. They need money. Times are almost desperate for some.

Travellers Dominican Republic

thomascookpublishing.com

ISBN-13: 978-1848481671

What makes it good?

1) Just under 200 pages - solid info without excessive reading.

2) Clear and concise, with perfect amount of quality pictures.

3) 2009 edition. (always best to have the latest travel info)

Got mine from Amazon (actually one of its partners), but also available from borders.com and barnesandnoble.com.

Nothing useful in this book regarding our hobby, but this great board gives us all that yummie info!

Planning my first trip to DR. I have RTFF and still have not got a good handle on which would be a better spot, Sosua or Boca Chica.
My main questions are which spot gives you the best bang for your buck and a good selection of Chica's. Also which one has better deals on hotels?
As always I will write a report on my adventures.
thanks in advance for any input.

[QUOTE=Vics Picks]Planning my first trip to DR. I have RTFF and still have not got a good handle on which would be a better spot, Sosua or Boca Chica.

My main questions are which spot gives you the best bang for your buck and a good selection of Chica's. Also which one has better deals on hotels?

As always I will write a report on my adventures.

Thanks in advance for any input.[/QUOTE]For a first trip, Sosua is better than Boca Chica. Boca Chica at times can be a little rough around the edges, especially at night. Sosua has a wider selection of chicas. The one advantage Boca Chica has, is that it 30 minutes from the capital, Santo Domingo, so if you have a car, you can easily drive into Santo Domingo to sample the many chicas in La Capital. If you don't plan on renting a car, go to Sosua.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]For a first trip, Sosua is better than Boca Chica. Boca Chica at times can be a little rough around the edges, especially at night. Sosua has a wider selection of chicas. The one advantage Boca Chica has, is that it 30 minutes from the capital, Santo Domingo, so if you have a car, you can easily drive into Santo Domingo to sample the many chicas in La Capital. If you don't plan on renting a car, go to Sosua.[/QUOTE]

I agree, Sosua without a doubt.

Originally Posted by Jaosousa
For a first trip, Sosua is better than Boca Chica. Boca Chica at times can be a little rough around the edges, especially at night. Sosua has a wider selection of chicas. The one advantage Boca Chica has, is that it 30 minutes from the capital, Santo Domingo, so if you have a car, you can easily drive into Santo Domingo to sample the many chicas in La Capital. If you don't plan on renting a car, go to Sosua.

If you have limited Spanish ability and are a first timer. I recommend Blackbeards [url]http://www.blackbeardsadultresort.com/reservations.html[/url]

[QUOTE=Buscemi]RD1000 ST
RD1500 TLN

Right now it is a buyer's market, so there is no "standard" price, they take what you pay them!

Obviously a few more RD Pesos for good performance won't skew the chica marketplace, but a little negotiation gets your price these days. Convince them it is a recession for you too.

Spend the extra hour finding a non hard core chica, there are many, avoid high mileage.[/QUOTE]

They will ask for:
2000 ST
3000 TLN

They will generally agree to half that with some negotiating. If you can get the chica you like for 1000/1500 you've good job and paid a "fair standard" price.

I was browsing though the ISG website and came across this in the Kenya forum. Interesting and funny I must say.

Copied and pasted

[quote]As seen today in the Standard Online Edition.
Bizarre sex laws

By Crazy Writer

When the G10 women demanded a sex boycott all over Kenya, one might have thought the call as crazy as they get, but apparently countries all over the world have sex laws that are crazier than the demands for a simple boycott.

Sample the following:

1

The penalty for masturbation in Indonesia is decapitation.

2

In Lebanon, men are legally allowed to have sex with animals, but the animals must be female. Having sexual relations with a male animal is punishable by death.

3

In Bahrain, a male doctor may legally examine a woman’s genitals, but is forbidden from looking directly at them during the examination. He may only see their reflection in a mirror.

4

Muslims are banned from looking at the genitals of a corpse. This also applies to undertakers; the sex organs of the deceased must be covered with a brick or piece of wood at all times.

5

Most Middle Eastern countries observe the following Islamic law: "After having sexual relations with a lamb, it is a mortal sin to eat its flesh."

6

There are men in Guam whose full-time job is to travel the countryside and deflower young virgins, who pay them for the privilege of having sex for the first time. Reason: under Guam law, it is expressly forbidden for virgins to marry.

7

In Cali, Colombia, a woman may only have sex with her husband, and the first time this happens her mother must be in the room to witness the act.

8

In Santa Cruz, Bolivia, it is illegal for a man to have sex with a woman and her daughter at the same time.

9

In Maryland, it is illegal to sell condoms from vending machines with one exception: Prophylactics may be dispensed from a vending machine only "in places where alcoholic beverages are sold on the premises."

10

In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. (The husband’s lover, on the other hand, may be killed in any manner desired.)[/quote]

[QUOTE=Slimtower]I was browsing though the ISG website and came across this in the Kenya forum. Interesting and funny I must say.

Copied and pasted[/QUOTE]In Cali, Colombia, a woman may only have sex with her husband, and the first time this happens her mother must be in the room to witness the act.

My novia told me about this law but I told her she was crazy, okay she was right but she's still crazy.

In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. (The husband’s lover, on the other hand, may be killed in any manner desired.)

Good thing I don't live in Hong Kong I'd be dead a long time ago,many times over. lol