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I used to buy cigars at Cigars Shop,Diana's Inn,5th Street,3rd Ave.,it is at the corner of Parque Morazan. (506) 257-5021. it is a short distance from Key largo. Nick

The Hotel Del Rey used to sell a Puros del Rey cigar. i believe it was called the El Duke. it was a smooth smoke.

[quote=yardbird123]i'm traveling to costa rica sometime this spring, probably may. plan to visit many of the pensions and will report my experiences.

i have two questions:

1. where is the best place to buy cuban cigars in san jose? i've heard there are lots of fake cubans. i'm guessing some of the folks in this forum are cigar lovers.

2. how do i make sure the girl of the proper age? i like younger girls, but absolutely, positively do not want to hook up with an **** girl. i've read that some of the pensions don't check the girl's age and the monger can get in big trouble. is there some sort of official picture id?

thanks in advance. i will repay with full reports and pictures.

yb[/quote]

i'm no cigar expert, but, hey, why not check out the hotel little havana? they have a whole room full of cigars, and you might even enjoy some of their other "offerings!"

I wonder what the locals thing of HD Youtube videos being made of the working girls coming and going from the Hotel Del rey and inside places like the Key Largo and some of the strip clubs.

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This page is like a collection of these videos and they stole the CRT name.

Whats next?

Hi,

I'm contemplating a "first time" trip to Costa Rica. Would probably use San Jose as a base. Want to both see women and also do tourist stuff. I'd probably spend about a week to 10 days.

Is TACA Air generally the best way to fly into Costa Rica from SFO? Thanks in advance. I did a search on mobissimo, expedia, etc. But figure some of you veterans know the bigger picture.

I also see the debates about where to stay. I'll save that for another thread and day. I guess it's "to Del Rey" or to "not Del Rey? ".

Thanks for any info.

I check for flights on trip advisor. [url]www.Tripadvisor.com[/url]

The cheapest and most conveint flights from SFO are on Frontier airlines. Around $540. I have not flown on TACA but am tempted to try them.

The plus on TACA is that you get to San Jose in the early morning and the total flying time is about 8 hours with a stop in San Salvador. Returning is a little longer but you go through customs only when you get back to SFO.

The negatives are you get to SFO at midnight and the fare is around $620.

Continental used to have good flights through Houston but now they seem to have flights that all arrive in San Jose at night. Cost around $640 too.

I like to arrive in SJ in the day time with a return flight leaving around noon and getting to SFO by 10 pm at the latest so I can catch a BART ride home.

Best to get there in the day especially as a first timer.

Redfield,
If TACA has a direct flight, it's probably a good bet. I haven't flown them in years, because I like the FF miles with AA. With timing I've gotten some good prices with AA out of Florida, and a handful of free trips, too.
It's probably just me, but it's never Del rey after my first trip some 12 years ago. I made it simple during that trip by staying there, but there are several options if you are going with a friend. Good luck.

There are no direct flights from SFO to San Jose. Frontier Airlines has the best price at present.

TACA is the quickest and you do not have to go theough customs till you return to SFO. The drawback is you get back SFO at midnight.

I have not used this airline though.

Try to book a flight that gets you to San Jose in the day time especially on your first visit.

I liked Continental but they are now more expensive than both Frontier and TACA.

Yes, I've RTFF, but stl want to ask advice on where to stay and go given:

1. I will be flying from SFO to Costa Rica for the first time. (experienced in many other Asian countries) for about 7-9 days in the late October/early Nov. Timeframe.

2. I'd like a mix of mongering and touristy things. Touristy by day. Girl at night.

3. Decent, mid priced hotel. Safe. Can travel some but if day trips will do the trick for a first timer, that's fine.

4. Should I just stauat the Del Rey or go somewhere cheaper and hit the DR at night?

5. Thanks for any big or small picture tips you can give.

[QUOTE=Soft Bob]I check for flights on trip advisor. [url]www.Tripadvisor.com[/url]

The cheapest and most conveint flights from SFO are on Frontier airlines. Around $540. I have not flown on TACA but am tempted to try them.

The plus on TACA is that you get to San Jose in the early morning and the total flying time is about 8 hours with a stop in San Salvador. Returning is a little longer but you go through customs only when you get back to SFO.

The negatives are you get to SFO at midnight and the fare is around $620.

Continental used to have good flights through Houston but now they seem to have flights that all arrive in San Jose at night. Cost around $640 too.

I like to arrive in SJ in the day time with a return flight leaving around noon and getting to SFO by 10 pm at the latest so I can catch a BART ride home.

Best to get there in the day especially as a first timer.[/QUOTE]

TACA is my favorite. They got the best food and the best looking stewardesses IMO.

You may find the Del Rey too raunchy and dingy for your taste. Also they charge $10 for each girl you take to your room. That can soon add up.

There is a very nice hotel called the Dunn Inn about 10 min. walk from the DR.It has a mixture of mongers and eco-tourists. Also on friday afternoon there is a gathering of newbies in the bar who can meet veteran mongers and get lots of info on the various clubs/massage parlors and girls and prices. Easy to meet people too. Their website also lists day tours you can take.

The main man to talk to there is called Boyd. Go to their website and see what you think. No extra girl fees here. rooms are reasonably priced. They also do airport pickup I think. [url]www.hoteldunninn.com[/url]

In the night if you go to the DR for a girl take a taxi back do not walk. Should cost $2 or $3 but never walk at night.

Hmm. Well, thanks for the info. Interesting. For a first time visit, do you think it's even worth staying somewhere else other than San Jose if I'll be there, say, 8 days or so total?

[QUOTE=Soft Bob]You may find the Del Rey too raunchy and dingy for your taste. Also they charge $10 for each girl you take to your room. That can soon add up.

There is a very nice hotel called the Dunn Inn about 10 min. walk from the DR.It has a mixture of mongers and eco-tourists. Also on friday afternoon there is a gathering of newbies in the bar who can meet veteran mongers and get lots of info on the various clubs/massage parlors and girls and prices. Easy to meet people too. Their website also lists day tours you can take.

The main man to talk to there is called Boyd. Go to their website and see what you think. No extra girl fees here. rooms are reasonably priced. They also do airport pickup I think. [url]www.hoteldunninn.com[/url]

In the night if you go to the DR for a girl take a taxi back do not walk. Should cost $2 or $3 but never walk at night.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Soft Bob]You may find the Del Rey too raunchy and dingy for your taste. Also they charge $10 for each girl you take to your room. That can soon add up.

There is a very nice hotel called the Dunn Inn about 10 min. walk from the DR.It has a mixture of mongers and eco-tourists. Also on friday afternoon there is a gathering of newbies in the bar who can meet veteran mongers and get lots of info on the various clubs/massage parlors and girls and prices. Easy to meet people too. Their website also lists day tours you can take.

The main man to talk to there is called Boyd. Go to their website and see what you think. No extra girl fees here. rooms are reasonably priced. They also do airport pickup I think. [url]www.hoteldunninn.com[/url]

In the night if you go to the DR for a girl take a taxi back do not walk. Should cost $2 or $3 but never walk at night.[/QUOTE]

Be aware of potential construction noise, as they are building a casino right next door. Rooms toward the front of the hotel might be reasonably quiet.

I just called Dunn Inn at San Jose local number. Reservation clerk said they charge $11.60 for gust fee, each guest. I assume it is $10 plus tax. Also she had trouble hearing me because she said "it is too noisy here."

Doesn't sound like a very good place to stay, then, if the reservation clerk in a hopefully "quiet" lobby can't even hear you.

[QUOTE=Tasty1]I just called Dunn Inn at San Jose local number. Reservation clerk said they charge $11.60 for gust fee, each guest. I assume it is $10 plus tax. Also she had trouble hearing me because she said "it is too noisy here."[/QUOTE]