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[QUOTE=ILikeBigButts3;1592347]Thanks for the link, this site says 16:20 and [URL]http://www.expresobavaro.com/[/URL] says 16:00. Hopefully I don't miss it, I imagine it must take a while leaving that busy airport. Also hopefully no delays (it's a 9-10 hour flight).

Let me know if you fancy going for a drink.[/QUOTE]If you stop for drinks in BC and I will give you a ride to el Capital to your hotel if its not in a hard location. Or if you are in there area for a while I may come over to kill some birds with this stone.

[QUOTE=GrownMan1;1592351]If you stop for drinks in BC and I will give you a ride to el Capital to your hotel if its not in a hard location. Or if you are in there area for a while I may come over to kill some birds with this stone.[/QUOTE]I'm in DR for two weeks, a DC chica from Bani is suppose to meet me in SD and she'll be supposedly be waiting for me somewhere in SD as she claims there no guaguas to SD at 8 or 9 pm. Unless I can purchase a sim card prior to catching the bus I'll be heading straight to SD. I should have asked her to meet me Saturday but her ass has got the best of me already LOL. Are you staying in BC for your whole trip?

[QUOTE=ILikeBigButts3;1592357]I'm in DR for two weeks, a DC chica from Bani is suppose to meet me in SD and she'll be supposedly be waiting for me somewhere in SD[/QUOTE]I hope that is not my damn girl from Bani. If it is then have fun!

[QUOTE=ILikeBigButts3;1592357]I'm in DR for two weeks, a DC chica from Bani is suppose to meet me in SD and she'll be supposedly be waiting for me somewhere in SD as she claims there no guaguas to SD at 8 or 9 pm. Unless I can purchase a sim card prior to catching the bus I'll be heading straight to SD. I should have asked her to meet me Saturday but her ass has got the best of me already LOL. Are you staying in BC for your whole trip?[/QUOTE]My Gawd no! I am going to do Sosua SD and ST. Maybe SP if adventures permits.

Booked a one way non-stop from YYZ to POP.

Still haven't found a good return ticket, but I've noticed that last minute bookings seem to give the best deals this month.

Question: Will there be an issue enter DR with no booked return ticket? As I am hoping to book my return last minute (length of stay in DR 6-7 days).

Thanks!

Gentlemen: is there an inexpensive regional flight from Punta Cana or Santo Dominto to Puerto Plata? Or am I better off taking the bus? Thanks for any advice.

[QUOTE=DCups;1595378]Gentlemen: is there an inexpensive regional flight from Punta Cana or Santo Dominto to Puerto Plata? Or am I better off taking the bus? Thanks for any advice.[/QUOTE]Nope. Once you are in country you will be travelling on the ground until you decide to leave the country. An hour and a half from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo. At least 3 hours from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata. Those times are by car.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1595380]Nope. Once you are in country you will be travelling on the ground until you decide to leave the country. An hour and a half from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo. At least 3 hours from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata. Those times are by car.[/QUOTE]Thanks, E. I just learned that there used to be flights from PUJ to POP on takeoffweb (WFSun only) for $150 but apparently no more. So, I will take the 2 hour Expresso Bavarro PUJ to SDQ stay one night SDQ then 4 hour metro bus to Sousa for 1 night at Blackbeards and five nights at Rocky's. Make sense?

I'll be traveling from Sosua to Punta Cana via bus. Going to spend one night in Santo Domingo before heading to Punta Cana.

Curious how crowded the buses are when traveling from SD to PC. I want to make sure I can get on the bus at a certain time.

Thanks!

P.S. - No jabs for going to PC. It's not for mongering. Vacationing with a group. I won't be partaking this part of the trip...well you know...lol

[QUOTE=DCups;1595392]... then 4 hour metro bus to Sousa for 1 night at Blackbeards and five nights at Rocky's. Make sense?[/QUOTE]It makes sense if you get off the bus in Puerto Plata. No point in going to Sosua if your first stay is Blackbeards.

I am staying at the Mary Rose for the first time in a couple weeks, I've never even been by the place as its location is somewhat off the monger beaten path, it comes well recommended and I've met the owner Rick on a number of occasions.

The purpose of me staying there is I am interested in possibly renting there for three months, I have a golden opportunity to rent out my place in Colombia during the holiday / feria season which would be great as I don't like being there during that time anyway, too much craziness, noise and too many thieves, been there, done that. For what I have been offered, it will pay for all my DR expenses for three months with money left over.

My question is are there any markets or even a colmado within a very short walking distance and what about restaurants that might serve breakfast. I am traveling with a wingman that can't walk long distances and taking a moto is not an option for him.

Has any member stayed at Mary Rose for an extended time, like more than a week? What was your impression and would you recommend it?

There is a small store about 50 meters from the apartments. There is also a restaurant, but I'm not sure if it serves breakfast, Rick could fill you in. Good kitchen so you or a GF can always cook the breakfast in your apartment. As an alternative, I believe that Rocky's delivers to the M. R.

I could not do 3 months in Sosua. It is very small and will become very boring after a week. Consider SD much more to do. Nicest malls I have ever seen. Something new everyday. You speak the language and have those skills that would make SD very interesting. You can also do trips to other cities when you get bored. You make friends and learn the real dr. There are reasonable apartments in good neighborhoods that woud be fun to learn. I spent a week in a neighborhood in the colonial zona. After a few days I felt a part of the seen. Your Dominican friends will introduce you to more women then you could dream of. Cute non pros who want to fuck and nag the rich Foreigner. We are talking dream come true. Three months in SD would be amazing.

[QUOTE=CharlesPooter;1595467]It makes sense if you get off the bus in Puerto Plata. No point in going to Sosua if your first stay is Blackbeards.[/QUOTE]Thanks, CP. How much is the taxi to Rocky's or I wonder if Rocky's would pick me up.

[QUOTE=OldKool;1595541]I could not do 3 months in Sosua. It is very small and will become very boring after a week. Consider SD much more to do. Nicest malls I have ever seen. Something new everyday. You speak the language and have those skills that would make SD very interesting. You can also do trips to other cities when you get bored. You make friends and learn the real dr. There are reasonable apartments in good neighborhoods that woud be fun to learn. I spent a week in a neighborhood in the colonial zona. After a few days I felt a part of the seen. Your Dominican friends will introduce you to more women then you could dream of. Cute non pros who want to fuck and nag the rich Foreigner. We are talking dream come true. Three months in SD would be amazing.[/QUOTE]For many guys that would be correct but I have been to the DR enough times where I know how to keep myself entertained, I plan on staying in Sosua using it as base camp but I have no plans to spend three months hanging out on the strip. In fact I haven't pulled a girl from there in over two years. I will spend my days on the beaches of both Sosua and Cabarete chilling out drinking beer and chatting up girls and taking trips around the north coast. I'll go to the bars in Sosua to drink but I have girls, I don't need those hard core putas. If I get bored I'll leave but I doubt I will, I'm used to spending the winter balls deep in snow, now THAT'S boring. No offense OldKool but I most likely have seen a lot more of the DR than you have but thanks for posting your advise nonetheless.