Puerto Plata

[QUOTE=TeamHorny]I would also like to know.[/QUOTE]I don't know the name of the place but I have mentioned it several times in previous posts. Just ask any one of the girls at BB's or take a walk or ride through Costambar on a Friday or Saturday night and you will know when you are there because the place will be packed,it is outside. It is a converted house or small hotel with an empty swimming pool next to the bar.

[QUOTE=Buscemi]I never quite understood why folks post pics of chicas, but it is a big secret where they work, why bother posting the pics if you are going to Bogart the toto?[/QUOTE]I agree,or at least do a better job concealing things in the picture like the furniture and such. I took one look at those photos and knew EXACTLY where they were taken even though I didn't recognize the girls.

Furthermore,to mention "the place in Costambar" like it is a secret or something. I have a news flash,there is only ONE "place in Costambar" and it is the most well known "place" on the whole north shore of the DR.

[QUOTE=Buscemi]I never quite understood why folks post pics of chicas, but it is a big secret where they work, why bother posting the pics if you are going to Bogart the toto?[/QUOTE]I can really think of lots of reasons not to post the location where the girls work but more importantly, like I have said before, the report was only in reply to the "MAN TOUR" . In addition I look up to you as a senior member of this forum and feel you of all people understood my reply which as a newbie I found everthing I was looking for by simply researching this forum which to me is the MAN TOUR. Secondly, I am not on the forum to make one place better than the other, I like them all BB's, FOD, Chystals, ect.

Research this forum and you will find the kaoka type bar where lots of chicas hung out.

Ponderosa,

Go towards the beach and as your walking along the beach it is on one of the last streets on the left. I had fun there and it is a good alternative to your home base but to be honest I am not sure somebody that has spots they like and has a car is going to think that much of it. To somebody new to the DR it feels kinda of local. The positive is that it is walking distance, open later then the home base bar...of course you see some of the same girls.

Kc Sports2

Do you know how old M with the yellow tank top is? She really looks like a hottie. Was your time with her well spent? Thank you for the pics. They are all very beautiful.

Doker,

Thanks, but I was hoping there was a different hangout than this one. I have been there before. I am always on the lookout for local spots.

As far as not mentioning business names and photos, there are two reasons I respect what KC said.

One, I caught his reference to positioning his trip vs. that Mtour thing. For me, unless I see something new and informative from this "new enterprise", taking guys out to the Sosua discos and Passions, or Cristals/La Bohem, or PP casinos can be achieved by just reading the forum. Hell, you can get laid twice for just the price of admission for this Mtour guy, whether in Sosua or FOD or BBs. Maybe you save a bit on taxis though. This is the North Coast. I could see the value of it in Santiago or maybe Santo Domingo, but really, this Mtour stuff brings "hand holding" of the monger to new levels. That is one reason I would like to see someone with more than 25 posts truly evaluate this service. Maybe there is something there I don't see.

Two, BBs instituted a pretty strict policy of not posting pics of the chicas (clothed or not) on the internet without the express consent of the girl involved. Some of this stems from the video of the bikini contest that made its way on the internet, and some is to protect the chica from family finding out about their "job". This is one reason you don't see many pics of BBs girls on the board and only from their newsletter which has a targeted audience unlike the internet.

My 2 cents,

P

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Doker,

Thanks, but I was hoping there was a different hangout than this one. I have been there before. I am always on the lookout for local spots.......[/QUOTE]

It seems most of this forum is geared towards BlackBeards information. What are the local spots to hit in Puerto Plata other than Crystals or other tourist traps?

[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]It seems most of this forum is geared towards BlackBeards information. What are the local spots to hit in Puerto Plata other than Crystals or other tourist traps?[/QUOTE]

I'm still looking for them. I just know there are some out there and I would love to hear someone expose them to the group.

We all hate the price of taxis and also the rental car counters at the airport can be pricey. On my last two trips I was able to identify a Dominican who rents his person vehicles to anyone traveling in the area. I have found this arrangement to be more convenient and well priced.

I remember one time I had a flat tire with one of his SUV, he dropped what he was doing to come repair this for me. Also, he speak pretty good English since he used to live in NY. If you need a vehicle PM me for Domingo's contact information.

[QUOTE=Lopkx]We all hate the price of taxis and also the rental car counters at the airport can be pricey. On my last two trips I was able to identify a Dominican who rents his person vehicles to anyone traveling in the area. I have found this arrangement to be more convenient and well priced.

I remember one time I had a flat tire with one of his SUV, he dropped what he was doing to come repair this for me. Also, he speak pretty good English since he used to live in NY. If you need a vehicle PM me for Domingo's contact information.[/QUOTE]I would be careful. What happens if the car gets stolen? What happens if the car hits a pedestrian and there is an injury? It may be more convenient and easier dealing with a local guy and renting his car, but if something bad happens, I am not sure about the insurance coverage when renting a private car.

[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]It seems most of this forum is geared towards BlackBeards information. What are the local spots to hit in Puerto Plata other than Crystals or other tourist traps?[/QUOTE]There is a good hot spot, don't know the name but from the airport going to Puerto Plata there is a large local hung out club just on the left. Large covered dance floor all appear outside. Lots of locals and lots of girls some 6-9s. Went there with 2 locals that work at the beach in Sosua Bay. Lots of good p4p avg. local women. This is where I meet Melinda the big ass nice tit light skin Cuban looking chica.

[QUOTE=Kc Sports2]Thanks to the people on this forum for all the great infor. I really had a great trip based on the infor found you guys are great. I speak very little spanish but I don't feel the "MAN TOUR" is for me and I made visits all over Puerto Plata and had a great time solo. I also spend 3 days in Sosua which you can find that report and photo's in the Sosua forum. Now, Here are the photo's of all the sexxy azz chicas that had me BLASTING time and time again.

Not pictured are 5 very sexxy women in Costambar JoAnna, Mary, Johanny I think was her name. Mary and Karima all these lovely are simply beautiful, all with special DDG azzes that give that CFM look they are so sexy I would be the fool not to see each one of them again.

1st photo we will call De 19yo 36DD breast super nice azz 9 in bed

2nd is LiLiB 20yo super hot body and beautiful 9

3rd is M had to see again for ST and a LT and still want more, body and face very beautiful big 36DD natural tits. 9. 5

4th is ms Santo the turn around saw this and said DAMN just what I had been looking for tall nice big tits and super ass 9. 5

5th Melinda I think, meet her in Sosua visiting in Puerto Plata 9. 5 and exceptional in bed. 9. 5

The photo's are not that great looking but the girls in person are all beautiful.

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Great pics. I porked #3 with the yellow top early Jan 2010 during my stay at BlackBeards where she was working at the time. She's 19. Let me see if I can get these pics in. Take care

[QUOTE=Geolopes]Great pics. I porked #3 with the yellow top early Jan 2010 during my stay at BlackBeards where she was working at the time. She's 19. Let me see if I can get these pics in. Take care[/QUOTE]

Nice milk cans, thanks for sharing.

[QUOTE=Kc Sports2]There is a good hot spot, don't know the name but from the airport going to Puerto Plata there is a large local hung out club just on the left. Large covered dance floor all appear outside. Lots of locals and lots of girls some 6-9s. Went there with 2 locals that work at the beach in Sosua Bay. Lots of good p4p avg. local women. This is where I meet Melinda the big ass nice tit light skin Cuban looking chica.[/QUOTE]

I believe you are talking about "Homerun" in Montellano. A large tipico on the left side heading on the main highway towards Pueto Plata, can't miss it, its before Playa Dorada.

[QUOTE=Terry U]I believe you are talking about "Homerun" in Montellano. A large tipico on the left side heading on the main highway towards Pueto Plata, can't miss it, its before Playa Dorada.[/QUOTE]Your directions would be coming from the airport? Are chicas available there on a regular basis or is it hit or miss? Any other spots you know of?

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]I would be careful. What happens if the car gets stolen? What happens if the car hits a pedestrian and there is an injury? It may be more convenient and easier dealing with a local guy and renting his car, but if something bad happens, I am not sure about the insurance coverage when renting a private car.[/QUOTE]
You bring up a good point. His cars are insured so I would assume that will cover any damages. But, i will check the insurance coverage he has next time in more details to understand what it covers.

I don't think Home Run is even open.Was by there 4xs last week nothing.

I think the one the guys talking about is 100 yards from FOD entance same side of road.Problem with that place is its closed most of the time but when it is open and has an Open aired concert there is people everywhere.I guess a person would have to read the local paper to find out when the big events are.

If your looking for bars and your the only gringo almost exactly across the street from where Dominican Billy lives (the big Pink building south side of road on the hill) where the main road is still separated by concrete barriers about a mile short of road to get to Blackbeards there is bunch of bars there.

[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]Your directions would be coming from the airport? Are chicas available there on a regular basis or is it hit or miss? Any other spots you know of?[/QUOTE]

Terry was quoting a message of KC spot
"" from the airport going to Puerto Plata ""
and replied
**A large tipico on the left side heading on the main highway towards Pueto Plata**
It looks pretty much clear it is on the road FROM the airport TO Puerto Plata..:)

[QUOTE=Lopkx]You bring up a good point. His cars are insured so I would assume that will cover any damages. But, i will check the insurance coverage he has next time in more details to understand what it covers.[/QUOTE]Insurance companies can disclaim coverage if they issue a non-commercial policy and they discover the car was being used for commercial purposes (such as being rented out).

The main problem is that in the Dominican Republic the police can put a driver into jail after an accident, if they believe the driver doesn't have proper coverage for an accident. I don't think most guys want to be hanging out in a Dominican jail while insurance coverage is sorted out.

I can remember reading about a a scam a few years ago, involving rental cars, wherein the persons renting the car, had their own vehicles stolen, in order to extract more money from the person renting the car.

If you feel comfortable renting from your guy, no problema.

[QUOTE=Lopkx]You bring up a good point. His cars are insured so I would assume that will cover any damages. But, i will check the insurance coverage he has next time in more details to understand what it covers.[/QUOTE]
Jaosousa brings up a very valid point. Are you aware if you are in an accident which causes bodily injury you go directly to jail until you can prove you have proper insurance?

[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]Your directions would be coming from the airport? Are chicas available there on a regular basis or is it hit or miss? Any other spots you know of?[/QUOTE]Just about in the middle of the sugar cane fields, when heading from the airport to Puerto Plata, on the left hand side of the road, big place. About ten minutes from the airport, place seems busier on the weekends, friday and saturday nights. Earlier during the week usually few people.

[QUOTE=Bionicman]Terry was quoting a message of KC spot
"" from the airport going to Puerto Plata ""
and replied
**A large tipico on the left side heading on the main highway towards Pueto Plata**
It looks pretty much clear it is on the road FROM the airport TO Puerto Plata..:)[/QUOTE]This forum is so much chit chat about BB I thought BB was always used as a reference point. So the tipico would be past Puerto Plata and on the left. What about chicas? That is more important than left side of the road or right.

Kindly excuse me as I am a newbie on the Puerto Plata forum. I always go to Santo Domingo. I thought Puerto Plata might be a nice change of pace for a few days but it seems it is BlackBeards or nothing. BlackBeards is not for me.

[QUOTE=Bq Ribs] So the tipico would be past Puerto Plata and on the left. What about chicas? That is more important than left side of the road or right.
[/QUOTE]

It's not past Puerto Plata, when heading from the airport towards Puerto Plata, the tipico is on the left with a huge sign you can't miss.

IMO, the problems with most tipicos is that most Dominicans are coupled up and everybody is seated, so you won't find any girls sitting and drinking alone like you would inside bars/discos in Sosua. They will be sitting with others, so you will need to be confident in your spanish and approaching skills. Chicas going to tipicos alone is practically unheard of. Tipicos are also very very loud, so conversations will be difficult. Dominican guys usually will wait until a song starts and then go on the hunt looking for dance partners. It's not uncommon if you are sitting with two or more chicas that they will ask for your permission to dance with one of them. Groups of chicas do go together but most of them will be regular local folk, not putas, and you probably won't be able to tell them apart.

I recall a puta bar down the block and across the street from the famous chinese restaurant near the large intersection where all the carro publicos that go to Imbert, Maimon and other towns. Everyone knows the spot if you go there and looking on google maps, it should be on avenida colon. Also, there is a car wash on the same side further down the block.

Other than Cristals, there is also El Bohem(sp?) or cruising around the malecon in one of those bars. Plus, it won't hurt to ask a motoconcho to take you to good puta spot, since they have first hand knowledge of everything going on in Sosua.

Off of the beaten path, I had a very good time at the bar inside the gas station off of the main road leading into the town of Sabaneta de Yasica(next town after cabarete) and a couple of my buddies love hanging out in the town of Montellano, making a left after the gas station, you'll see all of the motoconchos parked there.

[QUOTE=Terry U].......IMO, the problems with most tipicos is that most Dominicans are coupled up and everybody is seated, so you won't find any girls sitting and drinking alone like you would inside bars/discos in Sosua.........

I recall a puta bar down the block and across the street from the famous chinese restaurant near the large intersection where all the carro publicos that go to Imbert, Maimon and other towns. Everyone knows the spot if you go there and looking on google maps, it should be on avenida colon. Also, there is a car wash on the same side further down the block...............[/QUOTE]
Thank you so much Terry U. Your post was just the information I was looking for.
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Trip dates: 29 Dec 09 to 6 Jan 10
Exchange rate: 36.05 pesos RD equals 1 USD.

Me and my 2 wingmen travelled to POP for 1 night in Sosua and the remainder at BB's. It was a decent trip. Spent the 1st night at a new hotel owned by a nice English speaking Costa Rican lady who formerly owned Casa Valeria but sold out. Her new place, Hotel El Rancho (hotelelranchososua@yahoo.com) is located on #36 Calle Dr. Rosen within easy walking distance to everything in Sosua. Chica friendly with a good night watchmen, they must have cedula. $45/night but they have a few larger rooms and 2 apts I believe. Brand new place. Recommended location, quieter side street near the water. We banged out some chicas in there of course taken from Club 59. Finally hit the rack at 0300.
Next day our white, Belgian driver took us to Cabarete for brunch on the beach at Jose O'Sheas bar as I had planned. I like this place. Had a prior arrangement with the owner of the nearby Oxygen Retreat ([url]www.oxygenretreat.com[/url]). They are located 5 minutes east of Cabarete. He gave us a great tour, very open about everything. He had 6 guests there at the time. We talked with several of them. Smoking hot chicas, mostly college students were working there. Plan on spending $700-1500 a night though depending on your service level. This place is very nice and totally enclosed. Very private. Still, I found that a few of the chicas at BB's were at par with what O2 had working there from what I saw.
Next, we were off to Field of Dreams ([url]www.fieldofdreamsinn.com[/url]). Met the new American manager and we believe he will get this local mafia owned place up to par quickly as it was spiraling downhill quickly of late. He's one of us and he gets it, even let us tour the kitchen. The owner of BB's showed up while we were there for a tour by a local real estate agent, as a prospective buyer. What a coincidence...lol. We told him we were on the way to his place ASAP...lol. Selling price for FOD: $1.5 million. Any takers? Didn't think so. I read my emails there while my 2 wingmen did an ST orgy in one room with 2 FOD chicas. Total price for everything for them was around $100 for the both of them including the ST room rental. We ended up stopping by FOD 2 more times during this trip while touring around. The rooms are OK. The place has alot of potential but needs work. BB's is still better...for now.
Arrived as expected before dark at BB's and checked in. My 2 buddies were leaving on 3 Jan, I was there till the 5th. Split the "Penthouse Suit" with one of my friends, at $69.00/night each. We banged out some chicas on night 1. Night 2 sucked ass. All of the chicas made a business decision and elected to pay the fine for not working their scheduled shift on New Years Eve, so they could go home with their families. We were PISSED. BB's was full too. NO chicas were there. NONE! So, undaunted I grabbed a taxi and hit the Play Dorada area and found a couple of SG's and brought them back in. I banged out one while my friends decided to drink, smoke cigars, and just hung out with the other who had a ridiculous bubble butt. They didn't care. They had been in Thailand for 3 weeks only a month earlier and each banged out 15 chicas on that trip alone, so they needed a night off anyway.
Still pissed, we abandoned BB's on New Years Day for a road trip, went to FOD again to just hang out with the American manager and relax. Came back to BB's later and banged out some more chicas. The food was a little off the first 2 days but after the crowd left, my meals were just fine. Breakfast is always good there. Saturday had us enjoying the "Bikini Contest". We enjoyed that and I banged out this 22 y/o light-skinned chica from Santiago who just arrived in for work as the contest was wrapping up. I'll post some pics of the contest here. BB's is open to the ex-pat public who often stop in there for a drink/dinner/or the contest. The place was starting to empty by 3 Jan and the reservation board said 11 guests were still there but I felt almost alone and liked it. Target rich environment. Took my friends back to the airport, stopping by FOD for lunch on the way. Upon my return to BB's I banged out this smoking hot 19 y/o dirty blond, Pic attached below. She was #6 in the bikini contest BTW. The place was almost empty.
Anyway, I did some more damage till my taxi showed up to take me back to the airport. BB's will let you hang out in your room a little longer for free if they aren't busy and your flight isn't leaving till later. So, I took advantage and banged one more out at 1PM. Left at 2:15 for POP. I'd go back but not for New Years Eve. Stay away on that one night, its a cultural thing with the locals.

Great report Geolopes. Thats the kind of report that keeps me reading.

[QUOTE=Geolopes] Had a prior arrangement with the owner of the nearby Oxygen Retreat ([url]www.oxygenretreat.com[/url]). They are located 5 minutes east of Cabarete. He gave us a great tour, very open about everything. He had 6 guests there at the time. We talked with several of them. Smoking hot chicas, mostly college students were working there. Plan on spending $700-1500 a night though depending on your service level. This place is very nice and totally enclosed. Very private. Still, I found that a few of the chicas at BB's were at par with what O2 had working there from what I saw.
[/QUOTE]Nice report. $700/night and up at Oxygen, not worth even a look. The pricing is not even market driven or realistic. $700 can maintain you for a couple of days with a lot of chicas most places in the DR. What is the owner smoking? If you want the so call college chicks the resort claims all you have to do is hang around one of the major universities and get them a lot cheaper and before they become jaded ;)

Years ago I liked to hang out in the afternoon at the little bars/restaurants at the end of the Malecon where it turns into Mirabal. Before they tore down those places and did a lot of construction there was a constant stream of chicas in that area. You'd see very cute chicas cruising by on pasolas as well as very low end crackhead chicas doing lunchtime BJ's in parked cars along the Malecon for a hundred pesos. Is there anything going on along the PP Malecon anymore?

[QUOTE=Lopkx]Nice report. $700/night and up at Oxygen, not worth even a look. The pricing is not even market driven or realistic. $700 can maintain you for a couple of days with a lot of chicas most places in the DR. What is the owner smoking? If you want the so call college chicks the resort claims all you have to do is hang around one of the major universities and get them a lot cheaper and before they become jaded ;)[/QUOTE]Lopx,

I totally agree with you. I have stayed there and had a wonderful time but for me it was not worth the price.

That said, it does serve a purpose for some people. For example, if you were a successful attorney from N. Y., married, and money wasn't an issue I would probably recommend the Oxygen retreat as most of the guys staying there are in the same boat as you and you won't be dealing with some guy with his hat on sideways, pants sagging down to his knees, wearing "wife beaters" every day, taking pictures of every piece of ass that walks by, talking shit about the girls in his "hood", making it "rain", blah, blah, blah. My last four trips to BB's and FOD I had the displeasure of having this "type" around me and the first thought that came to mind was next time I come here I am renting a villa and the hell with these fucking clowns.

The fact that they had six clients staying there when you visited tells you that there is a need for a high end place like theirs, it's just not for everyone, myself included. Viking resort was very successful for many years until the owner made a fatal mistake and landed himself in a Brazillian prison.

Yea I hung out there last week alot by day some at night.Not much there.Malecon is hit and miss .Better off cruising the streets.I guess it depends when the college girls are in school or not.I have no idea when they are and when they are not.The beach there seems to get dirtier each trip.I did not spend much time there though on weekends because my ass is planted in beach chair in Sosua so couldn't tell you how it is then.

I tell you if you want street action go past Cabarete turn right towards Moca over the mountains from the moment you turn the corner till you get to Moca there is girls looking to hitch rides without a Taxi in sight.Some girls holler "Beso" which means kiss in English.No stunners but Sosua quality the whole way pretty much from early morning to late afternoon.

You can find chicas working as waitresses in La Cubacana on the outside of Puerto Plata. Entrance of small town named San Marcos.

are there to drink all day but they never say no if you pay their 15US salida and then for 50$ you can screw them all night.

T.E

[quote=marc anthony]years ago i liked to hang out in the afternoon at the little bars/restaurants at the end of the malecon where it turns into mirabal. before they tore down those places and did a lot of construction there was a constant stream of chicas in that area. you'd see very cute chicas cruising by on pasolas as well as very low end crackhead chicas doing lunchtime bj's in parked cars along the malecon for a hundred pesos. is there anything going on along the pp malecon anymore?[/quote]
i was in the area mid january 2010. i rode several times from mirabal to the fort and saw absolutely nothing as far as available chicas. the area which i believe is called long beach is chica-less. there are recently built little food stands rep001tered along the malecon. i saw no bars to just hang out, have a beer, and watch chicas. this being my first time in puerto plata and limited free time i saw nothing to attract a chica chaser, nothing. on saturday i rode through the area around 10pm and saw zero available chicas. if you are hungry they do have some good food stands open at night, just bring your own chica.

there must be somewhere to go in puerto plata other than fod and bb, at least i would hope so.

[quote=bq ribs]i was in the area mid january 2010. i rode several times from mirabal to the fort and saw absolutely nothing as far as available chicas. the area which i believe is called long beach is chica-less. there are recently built little food stands rep001tered along the malecon. i saw no bars to just hang out, have a beer, and watch chicas. this being my first time in puerto plata and limited free time i saw nothing to attract a chica chaser, nothing. on saturday i rode through the area around 10pm and saw zero available chicas. if you are hungry they do have some good food stands open at night, just bring your own chica.

there must be somewhere to go in puerto plata other than fod and bb, at least i would hope so.[/quote]yep, just about zero p4p going on near the malecon lately. sometimes you can find a stray chica trolling for guys. there are quite a few local dominican bars, but the girls aren't great (usually). one of my favorite activities is to hunt for a gem at the local spots. there are a couple open on el muelle (street) (consulado and pasion), plus a couple on the main road. if that fails, cristals and/or la bohem are places where you can pretty much guarantee hooking up with a great looking chica (not necessarily great in the sack, though)

when the local bars close, you can sometimes catch chicas on the street on their way home. they are always grateful for a free ride somewhere with a stop at a cabana.

[QUOTE=Terry U]It's not past Puerto Plata, when heading from the airport towards Puerto Plata, the tipico is on the left with a huge sign you can't miss.[/QUOTE]It's called the campito bar. On the right hand side of the road as you head to the airport from Puerto Plata.

[QUOTE=Terry U]Groups of chicas do go together but most of them will be regular local folk, not putas, and you probably won't be able to tell them apart.[/QUOTE]If she has a small tattoo on their neck or breast, you can pretty much be assured shes a p4p prospect. It's a well-known advertisement here. This does not apply to North American or European chicas who are here for vacation, however.

[QUOTE=Dw1987]I don't think Home Run is even open.Was by there 4xs last week nothing.

I think the one the guys talking about is 100 yards from FOD entance same side of road.Problem with that place is its closed most of the time but when it is open and has an Open aired concert there is people everywhere.I guess a person would have to read the local paper to find out when the big events are.
[/QUOTE]There are a few of these. Home Run, La Canita, Campito Bar, and Rancho Tipico. To know when they have events, read the stenciled signs posted along the main highway. They advertise live entertainment or another event and will say something like "Campito Bar, Los Hermanos Morenos, Jueves, Febrero 14". If you don't know where the place is, just ask a couple of people.

[QUOTE=Geolopes]Met the new American manager and we believe he will get this local mafia owned place up to par quickly as it was spiraling downhill quickly of late.[/QUOTE]
Where on earth did you come up with the idea that FoD is (or ever has been) "mafia owned"? It is at present owned by ANOECA, a long-established and respected finance house which previously underwrote its ownership by a consortium of (mostly North American) mongers headed by the well-known Dominican Billy.

I wouldn't repeat that statement in the DR or you might find yourself facing a libel suit from an extremely well-connected litigant.

I agree that Randall, the new American manager, looks the part so far, but it is a marathon not a sprint. Let's see if he is still there in six months time. I hope he will be, but I wouldn't put money on it.

[QUOTE=Thedrman]........If she has a small tattoo on their neck or breast, you can pretty much be assured shes a p4p prospect. It's a well-known advertisement here.......[/QUOTE]
LMAO, these chicas are something else. Can you tell by the tattoo what her price is for ST and TLN.

You sure know your stuff and better believe I will start looking for tattoos.

one advantage of being at fod is its across from playa dorada. non pros mostly there.

coco bongo mostly locals i really don't like it there. really loud not many single girls.

senor rock is a hard rock cafe copy right next to coco bongo alot of european chics with dominican boyfriends there.

roadway my favorite i love this place. non pros very nice looking ones. only saw working girls there once (sosua quality)most girls are there with their boyfriends.

spice its by the american casino first left after entering main (north entrance)to playa dorada.this place alot more single chics its closer to the road and the barrio so i think it attracts more of the regular crowd. i left there 5am and there was girls still coming in hollering papi papi so there was working girls here and the other girls there were friendlier than the other bars.

keep in mind bars are also rep001tered on the malecon opposite of beach and one block in from that.

one thing too instead of cruising the malecon by day turn right by crystals and go into that barrio. its kind of hidden (its between playa dorado and the malecon)but there is girls everywhere in there and no gringos but not for faint of heart. just don't turn into dirt alley its probably dead end.

in a pinch ask a motorconcho to take you to a big disco in puerto plata(then follow in your car) they are also rep001tered but most are no more than couple blocks from the water.

one of my favorite is down by the ships. past anoeca then left 100 yards.

if you keep your eyes peeled the disco by fod el campito one guy had the name correct is busy sometimes then again that small town half way inbetween has large disco. one often looked over is right near the airport the town that was built for the charmico evacuees. there is a large bar on the puerto plata west side of the village right near the road.

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[QUOTE=Dw1987]that small town half way inbetween has large disco. One often looked over is right near the airport the town that was built for the Charmico evacuees. There is a large bar on the Puerto Plata west side of the village right near the road.[/QUOTE]The town is called La Union. There was a squatters village called Tiberon which was also in a prime beach/riverfront location (near Los Charimicos) where the plan is to put in a marina. I don't know about progress on construction of the marina, but about 9 months to a year ago they moved all the squatters to La Union, and gave each family title to an apartment in the government-constructed apartment complexes in La Union. Then they bulldozed the former village of Tiberon flat.

If you go to a local barrio, like La Union or the one near Cristal's my advice would be to go with a local who you trust. 99. 9% of the locals are honest hard-working people. It's the 0. 1% who aren't who can be a problem. A local (who preferably speaks Spanish) can help identify and avoid them.

The DR Man

(also The Man Tour guy)

[QUOTE=Manizales911]Lopx,

That said, it does serve a purpose for some people. For example, if you were a successful attorney from N. Y., married, and money wasn't an issue I would probably recommend the Oxygen retreat as most of the guys staying there are in the same boat as you and you won't be dealing with some guy with his hat on sideways, pants sagging down to his knees, wearing "wife beaters" every day, taking pictures of every piece of ass that walks by, talking shit about the girls in his "hood", making it "rain", blah, blah, blah. My last four trips to BB's and FOD I had the displeasure of having this "type" around me and the first thought that came to mind was next time I come here I am renting a villa and the hell with these fucking clowns.[/quote]Your right those "fucking clowns"as you say would never pay those inflated prices. Those Ny attorneys are paying for exclusivity and what they think is better quality. I wouldn't give a fuck if a dude walked in BB in a dress and a purse and grabbed all the fine chicks and left a trail of money to his room. When I'm bar hopping in sosua the germans are there listening(most germans speak english)to americans and they are probaly saying how stupid Americans are, am I supposed to let this influence what I do? I have seen the "type" you described at BB and have never felt unsafe around them. My point is if everone in this world were the same it would be boring. I look at it all as entertainment.

[QUOTE=Thedrman]There are a few of these. Home Run, La Canita, Campito Bar, and Rancho Tipico. To know when they have events, read the stenciled signs posted along the main highway. They advertise live entertainment or another event and will say something like "Campito Bar, Los Hermanos Morenos, Jueves, Febrero 14". If you don't know where the place is, just ask a couple of people.[/QUOTE]If you're traveling west on the malecon and get to La Sirena supermarket, just past is 16 de Agosto. Take a left there and go up two blocks. There are two bars on opposing corners. One is called Charlie's and the other is called Choro's, if I remember correctly. They are a father/son operation. Many, many chicas on the weekends, though not visited by many gringos, if any. I was a bit surprised, however, to actually see 3 or 4 gringos hanging out one night when I was there last November. For those of you who make fairly frequent trips I would stop in on occasion, usually on the weekends, and make your face(s) familiar. Never know what might develop.

There really are quite a few local hole-in-the-wall joints to hang at but you've got to spend some time in PP and, possibly, get to know some locals who, obviously, know the local environment better than most visitors who might stick to the more mainstream places.

i went here about a year ago and was in a crap hotel called the fun tropical, right next to the golf course. if you went down to the beach bar and turned right and walked along the beach for a while you came to a water inlet. if you walked through the water there was a "bar". [blue][deleted by admin][/blue]

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[QUOTE=Toollad2]I went here about a year ago and was in a crap hotel called the Fun Tropical, right next to the golf course. If you went down to the beach bar and turned right and walked along the beach for a while you came to a water inlet. If you walked through the water there was a "bar". There were a couple of teen girls who you could take in to a bedroom on the side for some fun! Does any one know if it still going as I going back in October?[/QUOTE]I suggest going to BBs and meeting some older girls.

Your post suggests problems all around.

[QUOTE=Professor 1]I suggest going to BBs and meeting some older girls. Your post suggests problems all around.[/QUOTE]I can't really go to far as on holiday with the family-any suggestions?

When I return to the resort in October with the family is ther any where local to the beach, mall or golf course to find some action? I need to slip away alone and don't want to have to travel too far?

[QUOTE=Toollad2]I can't really go to far as on holiday with the family-any suggestions?[/QUOTE]Take the family to one of the all inclusive hotels in Playa Dorada complex. Then you can walk to field of dreams. Field of Dreams has chicas and you can rent a room there for an hour or more to get your freak on. Playa Dorada has a nice golf course, you can tell the wifey you want to see the golf course. Not sure if you play golf, if you do, then you can say you went to play golf (and disappear for a few hours).

In Sosua you can stay at the casa marina all inclusive, or the sosua bay hotel all inclusive, and then take a walk into town, for your situation, Passions Massage in Sosua would probably be the most convenient.

There should be a pharmacy in Playa Dorada complex where you can buy Cialis, viagra or la pella, no prescription needed. Sosua has a bunch of pharmacies that sell those products as well.

[QUOTE=Toollad2]When I return to the resort in October with the family is ther any where local to the beach, mall or golf course to find some action? I need to slip away alone and don't want to have to travel too far?[/QUOTE]
Forget the action. Do you realize the repercussions of getting caught?

[QUOTE=Toollad2]When I return to the resort in October with the family is ther any where local to the beach, mall or golf course to find some action? I need to slip away alone and don't want to have to travel too far?[/QUOTE]
Casa Marina is embedded in Sosua and the 'temptations' of the place are difficult for a wife not to notice. Playa Dorada on the other hand is a huge complex isolated from anything sordid with nothing even on the drive around town or from the airport that's in her face.

Crystals is a short cab ride away, FOD is right across the street. That's the whole point of these establishments. The poster would not be the first to take the risk.

[QUOTE=Thedrman]If you go to a local barrio, like La Union or the one near Cristal's my advice would be to go with a local who you trust. 99. 9% of the locals are honest hard-working people. It's the 0. 1% who aren't who can be a problem. A local (who preferably speaks Spanish) can help identify and avoid them.[/QUOTE]I would agree, areas like La Union, Sosua Abajo and areas of Montellano are not areas you should go unless you are escorted by a known dominican who lives there. Even charamicos at night could be risky for gringo who don't know the terrain or how to handle spanish well enough. There are known gangs in Sosua and you would want to be careful.

Treat those areas like you would treat some of the dangerous barrios in Santiago like Cien Fuego and others.

[QUOTE=Sidney]Forget the action. Do you realize the repercussions of getting caught?[/QUOTE]Hey not getting found out is part of the fun! The wifes busy on the beach and shops and I can go find some fun!

hi all,

when i return to the dr in october is it safe to go out past the gun guards on the main entrance alone? when we were there last year we went on the coach to go white water rafting and went via a tour along the beach road. [blue][deleted by admin][/blue]

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Toollad2,

It sounds like you were in that little condo development just west down the beach from Playa Dorado (I forgot the name of it) -- it's a long walk, you must have really wanted to meet some chicas. There is one decent beach bar and an "Orange Market" full of small shops selling souveniers, etc.

It busy on Sundays when lots of Dominicans go to the beach, otherwise, there isn't much going on there most of the time.

For a shorter walk, and a better likelihood of finding chicas, just go to Field of Dreams. It's right across from the second entrance to Playa Dorada (not the main west entrance, but east entrance (on the side towards the airport).

[QUOTE=Toollad2]Hi all,

When I return to the DR in October is it safe to go out past the gun guards on the main entrance alone? When we were there last year we went on the coach to go white water rafting and went via a tour along the beach road. I noticed lots of gangs of youths on the street corners.[/QUOTE]Of course it's in the hotel owner's interest to make it seem like it's dangerous to leave their property -- it's not. Most places in Puerto Plata are safe, especially in the city center. All are good places to find chicas, 18 years +, of course. The youths hanging out on street corners are just kids sitting around watching the world go by. It's better than TV.

- The DR Man

(and Mantour Guy)

Toollad2,

To get to Field of Dreams, when you are in Playa Dorada complex, with the beach to your back, take the main road in Playa Dorada going left, that road will bring you to the service entrance of Playa Dorada, across the road from there, will be Field of Dreams. It is safe.

If you to go Crystals Bar near the malecon, take a taxi from Playa Dorada and you will be safe.

There is crime everywhere in this world, be careful, don't get drop dead drunk and you should have no problems.

Stick to the well known places mentioned on this board, Feld of Dreams, Crystals, Blackbeards, Passions Massage in Sosua and as a newbie you should have no problems.

Toollad2,

If you want see more of the local scene, you can contact the mantour guy and take a guided tour with him.

[QUOTE=Toollad2]When I return to the resort in October with the family is ther any where local to the beach, mall or golf course to find some action? I need to slip away alone and don't want to have to travel too far?[/QUOTE]Walk or take a 300 peso taxi ride to FOD directly across the street from the service entrance to Playa Dorada.

Call them to make sure they have a short term room available because when I was there in January they were fully booked three of the 8 days I was there and turned away quite a few locals looking for short term rooms. In addition they ere considering doing away with renting short term due to some instances of locals coming in drunk and waking up the guests with their noise and shit. i was woken up at 3 a.m. twice,I was PISSED. If you can't get a room at FOD you can always grab a girl from there and take her to the brand new cabana down the street,don't know the name but Roberto owns it. Go to FOD early (before 8 p.m.) as the girls don't stick around late.

[QUOTE=Toollad2]Hi all,

When I return to the DR in October is it safe to go out past the gun guards on the main entrance alone? When we were there last year we went on the coach to go white water rafting and went via a tour along the beach road. [blue][Deleted by Admin][/blue][/QUOTE]Brother, with all due respect, this is your SECOND reference to unripe fruit. The Board rules address this topic. It sounds like you are trying to set-up a sting for one of our members, which is not beyond what our Federal Government would do.

The Playa Dorada advice is fine. Take it.

[quote=professor 1]brother, with all due respect, this is your second reference to unripe fruit. the board rules address this topic. it sounds like you are trying to set-up a sting for one of our members, which is not beyond what our federal government would do.

the playa dorada advice is fine. take it.[/quote]please lets put one thing straight, [blue][deleted by admin][/blue]. i also want to get as much information as possible before i go. i don't want to get there and waste my time running round looking for girls, or ending up in the wrong situation.

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[QUOTE=Toollad2]Please lets put one thing straight, I only looking for Teen legal girls(18). I also want to get as much information as possible before I go. [blue][Deleted by Admin][/blue] [/QUOTE]Thanks for the clarification, just lose the word "teen" in your mongering reports, it attracts unneccessary attantion to this site and its members!

There are many other ways to refer to a chica, hottie....etc.....get it.....good?

Has anybody stayed at Plaza Europa in Sosua?

If so how was it?

Is it near to all the hot spots?

After reading Manizales911 trip report on the improvements of the place I am convinced that I want to check it out. I will be staying in Sosua but I am considering double-booking at FOD to have a place to hang at during the daytime just in case New Garden is dead.

Can anyone else chime in on (number of) the chicas at FOD? I'm guessing that even if there are not a lot of chicas there I can always scoot on over to BB's and pay salida if I find a chica I like there and bring her back to FOD. Is the salida fee at BB's still 800RD?

Is the salida fee at BB's still 800RD?[/QUOTE]Yes

[QUOTE=Stebo419]Has anybody stayed at plaza europa in sosua?

If so how was it. Is it near to all the hot spot.[/QUOTE]I have its an awwwwwsome place...its near ALLL the hot spots...great security too. Right across the street you have a guy selling BBQ chicken (great place for a 4am snack). You have a few bars walking distance, real friendly service and people from the states.

I plan on going back in July.

[QUOTE=Stebo419]Has anybody stayed at plaza europa in sosua?Europa is in sosua.Its a great location for everything. But the new garden new wing is better. I see you're new welcome but you might try the sosua thread for info.

If so how was it. Is it near to all the hot spot.[/QUOTE]Also try seabreeze if your on a budget.

Europa

Better off sleeping on sidewalk that place sucks!

New Garden Hotel,Terra linda resort,Sea Breeze Hotel are alot better!


Stebo

its not hard to get Puerto Plata the county or province mixed up with the city .My first trip I stayed at the europa it was awful.when I got off the plane I was determined to go to Puerto Plata where the hotel was but a guy I met on the plane said no the Hotel is in Sosua so off I went.

[QUOTE=Stebo419]Has anybody stayed at plaza europa in sosua?

If so how was it. Is it near to all the hot spot.[/QUOTE]

Stebo,

I can see you are a newbie to the forum so I will try to be nice to you.

You posted in the wrong thread in the DR section for your question. There is a thread for Sosua and even one for Sosua hotels in the DR forum. Posting there may get you a better response, but really, RTFF and then if you still have a question, post in the appropriate thread.

Good luck.

P

PS: RTFF can be found by looking under Abbreviations tab towards the top center of the page. It is not meant to be harsh, but it does get to the point.

[QUOTE=SavePros321]After reading Manizales911 trip report on the improvements of the place I am convinced that I want to check it out. I will be staying in Sosua but I am considering double-booking at FOD to have a place to hang at during the daytime just in case New Garden is dead.

Can anyone else chime in on (number of) the chicas at FOD? I'm guessing that even if there are not a lot of chicas there I can always scoot on over to BB's and pay salida if I find a chica I like there and bring her back to FOD. Is the salida fee at BB's still 800RD?[/QUOTE]
I had to laugh at this post. This guy should be working for the US Treasury. (Perhaps he already is?). He is staying at the New Garden in Sosúa, but wants to book a (slightly more expensive) room at Field of Dreams as well, in case the New Garden is dead? What about the rest of Sosúa (300 chicas within 5 minutes walk of New Garden?)

Then he wants to go to Barba Negra and pay 800 pesos salida to take a chica back to Field of Dreams? Sure you don't want to book a room at Barba Negra as well, just to be on the safe side? Then you could salida a chica out of Passions in Sosúa and take her back to Costambar.

Damn, some guys like to spend money and make life complicated!

No offence, SP321, it's your money and your free to enjoy yourself how you want. I was just busting your chops.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]
No offence, SP321, it's your money and your free to enjoy yourself how you want. I was just busting your chops.[/QUOTE]
None taken. Especially if "busting chops" helps you to feel good about yourself at the end of the day...

I only asked about BB's because if there were no chicas of note at FOD then I would give BB's a look-see as sort of a last option (knowing that I would more than likely not be disappointed with their selection). I plan to be in DR long enough to get out of Sosua for a couple of days.

I and felt going to FOD would be modest considering most guys I know who stay in Sosua venture out to places like Santiago, La Vega, or even take that long-ass bus ride to SD (none of which I have yet to do)!

And what's so great about working for the Treasury again? I personally would never admit to being a Federal employee. I have my standards ;-)

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]I had to laugh at this post. This guy should be working for the US Treasury. (Perhaps he already is?). He is staying at the New Garden in Sosúa, but wants to book a (slightly more expensive) room at Field of Dreams as well, in case the New Garden is dead? What about the rest of Sosúa (300 chicas within 5 minutes walk of New Garden?)

Then he wants to go to Barba Negra and pay 800 pesos salida to take a chica back to Field of Dreams? Sure you don't want to book a room at Barba Negra as well, just to be on the safe side? Then you could salida a chica out of Passions in Sosúa and take her back to Costambar.

Damn, some guys like to spend money and make life complicated!

No offence, SP321, it's your money and your free to enjoy yourself how you want. I was just busting your chops.[/QUOTE]I am sure when SavePros referred to double booking at FOD he was talking about getting a room there for short term (800 pesos). Full booking at FOD is only 60.USD which includes breakfast which depending on what room at NG he were to book it is LESS expensive.

SavePros, I know you were looking for someone other than me to post on girl availability but seeing as no one stepped up to the plate I will reiterate that there was a 360 degree change from my recent visit in January from my previous 3 visits,some of the best former talent at BB's is now at FOD,ie. India,Ibel and two others whose names escape me but whose sessions don't. The caveat being that you don't want to go too late and though there was a sufficient number of girls there during the week there were more on the weekend due to more guys being booked there.

I am returning to DR in March and hope to rent a villa for a change with a couple of friends of mine and FOD will be one of the places we will be pulling girls from,we are looking for one more person if there are any members (senior) that would be interested. Dates to be determined as I can go anytime and will adjust to other peoples schedules.

[QUOTE=Terry U]I would agree, areas like La Union, Sosua Abajo and areas of Montellano are not areas you should go unless you are escorted by a known dominican who lives there. Even charamicos at night could be risky for gringo who don't know the terrain or how to handle spanish well enough. There are known gangs in Sosua and you would want to be careful.

Treat those areas like you would treat some of the dangerous barrios in Santiago like Cien Fuego and others.[/QUOTE]

I agree. I have often gone home with a chica and I find the barrios very safe if you are a guest of somebody in the hood. Barrios are very densely populated and everyone knows everyone else's business. The motoconcho who lives a mile away may be just as much a stranger as a gringo (though less interesting). If you are connected to a resident in good standing you are safe.

Having sex in a barrio when the neighbors are literally 5 feet from your head and there is no glass in any windows is a different experience too. Not only does everyone in the hood know you did it, they know what positions you like, how many times she came, how you prefer to bust a nut -etc. Everyone is the part of the show for everyone else and you have to get used to it.

If you go with a chica obviously you won't be picking up any other chicas, however you get a lot of discreet looks and a check out a lot of future potential. If you have been good to your chica, buying her presents and such, this will already be known to every other cute chica.

[QUOTE=Marc Anthony]I agree. I have often gone home with a chica and I find the barrios very safe if you are a guest of somebody in the hood. Barrios are very densely populated and everyone knows everyone else's business. The motoconcho who lives a mile away may be just as much a stranger as a gringo (though less interesting). If you are connected to a resident in good standing you are safe.

Having sex in a barrio when the neighbors are literally 5 feet from your head and there is no glass in any windows is a different experience too. Not only does everyone in the hood know you did it, they know what positions you like, how many times she came, how you prefer to bust a nut -etc. Everyone is the part of the show for everyone else and you have to get used to it.

If you go with a chica obviously you won't be picking up any other chicas, however you get a lot of discreet looks and a check out a lot of future potential. If you have been good to your chica, buying her presents and such, this will already be known to every other cute chica.[/QUOTE]Good post. I have never had a problem when driving people home late at night in various barrios (except for getting lost after I dropped them off, haha).

In the daytime the kids will approach, you give them a dollar, they go crazy, they go running to the colmado to buy candy. In the daytime you see the local talent, sometimes with rollers in their hair walking around or sitting in front of their houses.

So true there is not much privacy, the neighbors all know each other and see the comings and goings.

[QUOTE=Marc Anthony]I agree. I have often gone home with a chica and I find the barrios very safe if you are a guest of somebody in the hood. Barrios are very densely populated and everyone knows everyone else's business. The motoconcho who lives a mile away may be just as much a stranger as a gringo (though less interesting). If you are connected to a resident in good standing you are safe.

Having sex in a barrio when the neighbors are literally 5 feet from your head and there is no glass in any windows is a different experience too. Not only does everyone in the hood know you did it, they know what positions you like, how many times she came, how you prefer to bust a nut -etc. Everyone is the part of the show for everyone else and you have to get used to it.

If you go with a chica obviously you won't be picking up any other chicas, however you get a lot of discreet looks and a check out a lot of future potential. If you have been good to your chica, buying her presents and such, this will already be known to every other cute chica.[/QUOTE]

This is excellent intel. I never considered doing a chica at her place in the barrio for purely safety reasons. You never know if the husband of boyfriend returns unexpectedly. Having taken girls at their place in the hood in the U.S., though, your points are quite valid.

[QUOTE=Marc Anthony]I agree. I have often gone home with a chica and I find the barrios very safe if you are a guest of somebody in the hood. Barrios are very densely populated and everyone knows everyone else's business. The motoconcho who lives a mile away may be just as much a stranger as a gringo (though less interesting). If you are connected to a resident in good standing you are safe.

Having sex in a barrio when the neighbors are literally 5 feet from your head and there is no glass in any windows is a different experience too. Not only does everyone in the hood know you did it, they know what positions you like, how many times she came, how you prefer to bust a nut -etc. Everyone is the part of the show for everyone else and you have to get used to it.

If you go with a chica obviously you won't be picking up any other chicas, however you get a lot of discreet looks and a check out a lot of future potential. If you have been good to your chica, buying her presents and such, this will already be known to every other cute chica.[/QUOTE]I too go to a couple chica's homes in the barrios and sit with the locals and drink a few beers and chill but I would NOT tell my fellow mongers that it is a VERY safe situation. You will be welcomed with open arms by 95% of the people living there but as you sit around I guarantee you some young punk is sizing you up. Every barrio I have been in in the DR and any third world country for that matter has a few bad guys at the very least so even though you may feel comfortable being there with someone that lives there and everyone is treating you well doesn't mean you are even close to being safe,you are NOT. That doesn't stop me from going,I like imbibing myself in the local culture myself and there is no better way to do that than pounding down some Presidentes with the locals but beware,you are being watched and evaluated as to whether or not you are a good target make no mistake about it.

[QUOTE=Ace512]I have its an awwwwwsome place...its near ALLL the hot spots...great security too. Right across the street you have a guy selling BBQ chicken (great place for a 4am snack). You have a few bars walking distance, real friendly service and people from the states.

I plan on going back in July.[/QUOTE]Thank you for the info.This will be my first time in DR. I am going in March. Have you stayed at the seabreeze, if so which one you like better and which one is closest to the action.

[QUOTE=SavePros321]None taken. Especially if "busting chops" helps you to feel good about yourself at the end of the day...

I only asked about BB's because if there were no chicas of note at FOD then I would give BB's a look-see as sort of a last option (knowing that I would more than likely not be disappointed with their selection). I plan to be in DR long enough to get out of Sosua for a couple of days.

I and felt going to FOD would be modest considering most guys I know who stay in Sosua venture out to places like Santiago, La Vega, or even take that long-ass bus ride to SD (none of which I have yet to do)!

And what's so great about working for the Treasury again? I personally would never admit to being a Federal employee. I have my standards ;-)[/QUOTE]

FYI,
In both cases, (FOD, BB) its often a matter of potluck as to who will be there at a given time/day, so judging on the basis of one brief visit can be misleading.
Numbers at BB overall are greater, as the girls are assigned "shifts", day or night when to be there. FOD might average 5-10 at any given time (based on a visit this summer). BB might average 10-15.

Usually, later in the week and in the day, the numbers/selection is better, as more will show up when business is expected to pick up.

On slow days/times (SUN, MON, TUE, or 11am-1/2pm) the girls don't want to waste their time when there is no business, so girls at FOD are not obligated and may not be there, and BB girls may beg off so they can take care of chores, kids, pay bills, etc.

For this reason, if you already know of a particular girl you like, you might want to arrange a day in advance, by stopping by, leaving word for her to be called, etc.
And sometimes, you might just "get lucky".
Lately posts have reported India and Ybel, both formerly at BB, to have been spotted at FOD. Both are "not to be missed".

[QUOTE=SavePros321]None taken. Especially if "busting chops" helps you to feel good about yourself at the end of the day...

I only asked about BB's because if there were no chicas of note at FOD then I would give BB's a look-see as sort of a last option (knowing that I would more than likely not be disappointed with their selection). I plan to be in DR long enough to get out of Sosua for a couple of days.

I and felt going to FOD would be modest considering most guys I know who stay in Sosua venture out to places like Santiago, La Vega, or even take that long-ass bus ride to SD (none of which I have yet to do)!

And what's so great about working for the Treasury again? I personally would never admit to being a Federal employee. I have my standards ;-)[/QUOTE]I have done the "long ass bus ride" to SDQ and back to POP a handful of times and it isn't as bad as I thought it would be. The buses are extremely modern and comfortable. The mongering opportunities in POP are pale in comparison to SDQ and though Sosua has them both beat in numbers of girls in a small area the quality in SDQ is much better so if you have time on your hands and don't mind the bus trip it is worth the look. It is four and a half hours give or take and leave every hour(I think) at Caribe Tours.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]FYI,

In both cases, (FOD, BB) its often a matter of potluck as to who will be there at a given time/day, so judging on the basis of one brief visit can be misleading.

Numbers at BB overall are greater, as the girls are assigned "shifts", day or night when to be there. FOD might average 5-10 at any given time (based on a visit this summer). BB might average 10-15.

Usually, later in the week and in the day, the numbers/selection is better, as more will show up when business is expected to pick up.

On slow days/times (SUN, MON, TUE, or 11am-1/2pm) the girls don't want to waste their time when there is no business, so girls at FOD are not obligated and may not be there, and BB girls may beg off so they can take care of chores, kids, pay bills, etc.

For this reason, if you already know of a particular girl you like, you might want to arrange a day in advance, by stopping by, leaving word for her to be called, etc.

And sometimes, you might just "get lucky".

Lately posts have reported India and Ybel, both formerly at BB, to have been spotted at FOD. Both are "not to be missed".[/QUOTE]One note about Ibel:

She looked hotter than ever, looked like she had lost a little weight or maybe hitting the gym. One of the guys that I was hangin' with at FOD approached her on my recommendation and she quoted him 2500 pesos for ST, being an experienced monger he told her to take a hike. Here are a couple pics of her during a bikini contest that me and my wingman were judges of a while back. She didn't win, we picked Johanni.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]One note about Ibel:

She looked hotter than ever, looked like she had lost a little weight or maybe hitting the gym. One of the guys that I was hangin' with at FOD approached her on my recommendation and she quoted him 2500 pesos for ST, being an experienced monger he told her to take a hike. Here are a couple pics of her during a bikini contest that me and my wingman were judges of a while back. She didn't win, we picked Johanni.[/QUOTE]Thanks, great assets on Yohanni.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]I am sure when SavePros referred to double booking at FOD he was talking about getting a room there for short term (800 pesos). Full booking at FOD is only 60.USD which includes breakfast which depending on what room at NG he were to book it is LESS expensive.

SavePros, I know you were looking for someone other than me to post on girl availability but seeing as no one stepped up to the plate I will reiterate that there was a 360 degree change from my recent visit in January from my previous 3 visits,some of the best former talent at BB's is now at FOD,ie. India,Ibel and two others whose names escape me but whose sessions don't. The caveat being that you don't want to go too late and though there was a sufficient number of girls there during the week there were more on the weekend due to more guys being booked there.

I am returning to DR in March and hope to rent a villa for a change with a couple of friends of mine and FOD will be one of the places we will be pulling girls from,we are looking for one more person if there are any members (senior) that would be interested. Dates to be determined as I can go anytime and will adjust to other peoples schedules.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the info amigo!

[QUOTE=Ace512]I have its an awwwwwsome place...its near ALLL the hot spots...great security too. Right across the street you have a guy selling BBQ chicken (great place for a 4am snack). You have a few bars walking distance, real friendly service and people from the states.

I plan on going back in July.[/QUOTE]Did you ever stayed at the seabreeze, if so how was it and which one you like better.

Does anybody know if theres an ATM machine in the POP airport that convert our us dollars into DOP.

[QUOTE=SavePros321]Thanks for the info amigo![/QUOTE]Hey bro,

Me and buddies will be at Fods, March 31st and April 1st, then we will be at ng the rest of the time, we maybe split, our time between Fod and Sosua, pm me we would love 2 hang with you, if your cool with that.

Hit me up if your interested.

[QUOTE=Stebo419]Does anybody know if theres an ATM machine in the POP airport that convert our us dollars into DOP.[/QUOTE]
There's a bank across from the rental car agencies next to the shoe shine section. I would suggest you bring cash and exchange it when you arrive for possibly better rates and saving on the foreign transaction fees you will occur.

[QUOTE=Terry U]There's a bank across from the rental car agencies next to the shoe shine section. I would suggest you bring cash and exchange it when you arrive for possibly better rates and saving on the foreign transaction fees you will occur.[/QUOTE]If you can get a better deal exchanging cash than what your bank gives you out of an ATM plus fees it is time to switch banks because they are fucking you. Even the best Cambio on the island isn't as good as what you will get out of an ATM from a decent bank.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]If you can get a better deal exchanging cash than what your bank gives you out of an ATM plus fees it is time to switch banks because they are fucking you. Even the best Cambio on the island isn't as good as what you will get out of an ATM from a decent bank.[/QUOTE]So exchanging Cash is better than using the ATM. What is the name and where do you go to exchange your money in the airport.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]If you can get a better deal exchanging cash than what your bank gives you out of an ATM plus fees it is time to switch banks because they are fucking you. Even the best Cambio on the island isn't as good as what you will get out of an ATM from a decent bank.[/QUOTE]

He can go inside the bank and exchange his dollars without incurring a fee. Now, there are cambios in Sosua that will give you 35-1 or a little above the percentage point. Since most dominican ATMs only give out RD$10,000 pesos, you are saving about RD$300, but since many US banks will charge up to US$10 on foreign transactions fees, it pretty much breaks even.

Since there is rampant ATM fraud in this country, especially in Sosua, it's always recommended to avoid ATMs when possible.

Now, I hear that Bank of America cards do not incur fees at Scotia Bank.

[QUOTE=Stebo419]So exchanging Cash is better than using the ATM. What is the name and where do you go to exchange your money in the airport.[/QUOTE]

That bank I mentioned will exchange cash for you.

[QUOTE=Terry U]He can go inside the bank and exchange his dollars without incurring a fee. Now, there are cambios in Sosua that will give you 35-1 or a little above the percentage point. Since most dominican ATMs only give out RD$10,000 pesos, you are saving about RD$300, but since many US banks will charge up to US$10 on foreign transactions fees, it pretty much breaks even.

Since there is rampant ATM fraud in this country, especially in Sosua, it's always recommended to avoid ATMs when possible.

Now, I hear that Bank of America cards do not incur fees at Scotia Bank.[/QUOTE]Three weeks ago I got 36.15-1 out of the ATM and I don't get charged any fees. Try to walk into a bank with a fist full of dollars and get that high of a rate,it isn't going to happen.

[QUOTE=Terry U]That bank I mentioned will exchange cash for you.[/QUOTE]

I would suggest changing as little cash as needed at the airport bank and then depending where you go, you can exchange at a better rates when you arrive. Taxi drivers love US dollars and airport taxi rates are based on USD.

Many Sosua cambios where close to the published exchange rates on my last trip. Near Sosua is a Caribe Tours "bank" that was very good, some Western Unions near Puerto Plata had good rates and in Costambar you can't beat Jenny's Market to exchange cash.

Cash is King in the DR with the US dollar reigning supreme. Use your Credit Card as a last resort with the exception of Rental Cars and maybe Gas stations and NOT at restaurants or hotels if you can help it. As mentioned before, ATM fraud is rampant in this country. Fees are tacked on to many bills if paid by CC.

[QUOTE=Marc Anthony]I agree. I have often gone home with a chica and I find the barrios very safe if you are a guest of somebody in the hood. Barrios are very densely populated and everyone knows everyone else's business. The motoconcho who lives a mile away may be just as much a stranger as a gringo (though less interesting). If you are connected to a resident in good standing you are safe.

Having sex in a barrio when the neighbors are literally 5 feet from your head and there is no glass in any windows is a different experience too. Not only does everyone in the hood know you did it, they know what positions you like, how many times she came, how you prefer to bust a nut -etc. Everyone is the part of the show for everyone else and you have to get used to it.

If you go with a chica obviously you won't be picking up any other chicas, however you get a lot of discreet looks and a check out a lot of future potential. If you have been good to your chica, buying her presents and such, this will already be known to every other cute chica.[/QUOTE]I wouldn't not suggest going to a chicas house unless your spanish is pretty good. Why lose the control you have when you are in your hotel/condo? Unless you really know spanish and the chica AND the neighborhood, why risk it? Even in America, I rather have a chick come to my pad because I control everything. In DR, when you get done with her you can send her home. If you are by her pad and something goes wrong, she may can call her neighbor or whoever to come beat your azz.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]I would suggest changing as little cash as needed at the airport bank and then depending where you go, you can exchange at a better rates when you arrive. Taxi drivers love US dollars and airport taxi rates are based on USD.

Many Sosua cambios where close to the published exchange rates on my last trip. Near Sosua is a Caribe Tours "bank" that was very good, some Western Unions near Puerto Plata had good rates and in Costambar you can't beat Jenny's Market to exchange cash.

Cash is King in the DR with the US dollar reigning supreme. Use your Credit Card as a last resort with the exception of Rental Cars and maybe Gas stations and NOT at restaurants or hotels if you can help it. As mentioned before, ATM fraud is rampant in this country. Fees are tacked on to many bills if paid by CC.[/QUOTE]

I have used ATMs many, many times without any problems at all on over 30 trips.

At the airport you get a good enough rate of exchange as long as you change money at the BanReservas bank on the OUTSIDE concourse at the airport, and NOT AT THE CAMBIO INSIDE. They will give you a receipt for your money, and the good thing is that if you have Dominican cash left over at the end of your trip, on production of the receipt, they will change it back to dollars again at a fairly decent rate. There is also an ATM outside this bank which you can use safely when the bank is open, safe in the knowledge that if there is a problem, you can go right inside and report that. Same goes for other banks in Sosua.

Any experienced mongers here know what's the best way to travel from Punta Cana to Puerto Plata?

I am thinking besides flying. Is there bus or private service available?

[QUOTE=Terry U]Now, I hear that Bank of America cards do not incur fees at Scotia Bank.[/QUOTE]
Unfortunately, BofA just told me that this deal only applies to Scotia Bank in Canada (might also be good in Mexico, I forgot to ask). BofA charges fees on Scotia Bank ATM transactions in the DR

[QUOTE=Member #2041]BofA charges fees on Scotia Bank ATM transactions in the DR[/QUOTE]

That is incorrect information.
I have never been charged any fees for using Scotia Bank ATM's in DR with a
Bank of America debit card. I recently got 36.05 net out of the machine while the cambios were paying 36 or 36.05.

[QUOTE=Pro Am]Any experienced mongers here know what's the best way to travel from Punta Cana to Puerto Plata?

I am thinking besides flying. Is there bus or private service available?[/QUOTE]I took the bus,nice buses very comfortable but it was a looong ride 7 hours I think,someone please correct me if I am wrong,I think I went on Caribe tours but I'm not sure as it was about two years ago. I wouldn't do it again,I would fly, but then again I have no intention of going to Punta Cana again I thought it sucked. I have been to shitloads of nice beach resorts all over the world and for me it has lost its shine.

Hello Pro Am

This could be quite a difficult one.

Are you flying into Punta Cana? and if so are you already commited to this route. If not I would be inclined to 'pay the extra dollar' and fly into POP or as an alternative Santiago or Santo Domingo airport even.

Try this excellent Dominican tourist information forum and do a search. I'm sure there are many other people who have asked the same question.

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[QUOTE=Pro Am]Any experienced mongers here know what's the best way to travel from Punta Cana to Puerto Plata?

I am thinking besides flying. Is there bus or private service available?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Buscemi]That is incorrect information.
I have never been charged any fees for using Scotia Bank ATM's in DR with a
Bank of America debit card. I recently got 36.05 net out of the machine while the cambios were paying 36 or 36.05.[/QUOTE]
Perhaps, but it came directly from a phone representative of BofA's ATM/Debit card security department this morning. I will ask again to see if I get a different answer. I certainly would prefer it if you were correct and that ScotiaBank ATMs could be used without fee with a BofA ATM card in the DR.

Update: BofA confirmed again to me that their partnership agreement with ScotiaBank is for Canada only - not the DR. That being said, I imagine that it would be up to ScotiaBank to determine if they charged an ATM fee for BofA ATM cards. And if they cleared the transactions through their central operations in Canada, BofA would not have any say in the matter, and would probably treat the transaction like anything else that came to them via ScotiaBank in Canada. In any case, I will not plan on using my ATM card while I'm in the DR, unless I get caught in a pinch without enough cash.

Anyone going to Puerto plata in April or may

Seeking my second round

Anyone want to team up

[QUOTE=Pro Am]Any experienced mongers here know what's the best way to travel from Punta Cana to Puerto Plata?

I am thinking besides flying. Is there bus or private service available?[/QUOTE]
I bought a ticket to POP plus paid a small bribe!

I will repeat, there is NO charge to access your B of A cash via a Scotia Bank ATM in DR! MC International does impose a 1% charge on the conversion from USD to RD Pesos but it is built into the exchange rate. If the Interbank rate is 36.25 you will get 35.89 out of the machine.

ScotiaBank in DR is NOT ScotiaBank Canada. Seperate in everything except the use of the name. Your cash is not insured deposited locally, and is protected by CDIC on Canadian Deposits.

[QUOTE=Member #2041]Update: BofA confirmed again to me that their partnership agreement with ScotiaBank is for Canada only - not the DR. That being said, I imagine that it would be up to ScotiaBank to determine if they charged an ATM fee for BofA ATM cards. And if they cleared the transactions through their central operations in Canada, BofA would not have any say in the matter, and would probably treat the transaction like anything else that came to them via ScotiaBank in Canada. In any case, I will not plan on using my ATM card while I'm in the DR, unless I get caught in a pinch without enough cash.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Chief Justice]I wouldn't not suggest going to a chicas house unless your spanish is pretty good. Why lose the control you have when you are in your hotel/condo? Unless you really know spanish and the chica AND the neighborhood, why risk it? Even in America, I rather have a chick come to my pad because I control everything. In DR, when you get done with her you can send her home. If you are by her pad and something goes wrong, she may can call her neighbor or whoever to come beat your azz.[/QUOTE]

You're entire correct about the control. I wouldn't do it with a chica I just met, and if you are prone to getting in arguments this would be a good situation to practice your anger management techniques.

[QUOTE=Buscemi]I will repeat, there is NO charge to access your B of A cash via a Scotia Bank ATM in DR! ... [/QUOTE]
Independent of what goes on between Scotia Bank and BofA in the DR…

And if people really go through life being conscious of ATM fees, I suggest you open an account with Charles Schwab. It is the best thing I ever did ~25 years ago.

CS does not nickel and dime you with bullshit fees and are competitive in all aspects of their business when compared to standard banks. Their ATM policy is to refund their clients the ATM fees that stem from transactions anywhere in the world.

Probably the biggest thing that could use some improvement is their bill pay functionality, but it works and gets the job done.

[QUOTE=Manizales911] If you can't get a room at FOD you can always grab a girl from there and take her to the brand new cabana down the street,don't know the name but Roberto owns it. Go to FOD early (before 8 p.m.) as the girls don't stick around late.[/QUOTE]It's La Roca. The first one on the right just past the entrances to Costambar. Look for the large sign. Not to be confused with La Roca the community with is a little further down the street on the right. There is a sign there too. The road to the La Roca community is in bad shape, the one to La Roca the cabana is fine.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]If you can get a better deal exchanging cash than what your bank gives you out of an ATM plus fees it is time to switch banks because they are fucking you. Even the best Cambio on the island isn't as good as what you will get out of an ATM from a decent bank.[/QUOTE]There are ATM fees plus less than great bank exchange rates depending on the bank. The best rates are to be had by exchanging cash for cash at Banco RUSO in Puerto Plata or at the Caribe Tours bus terminal in Puerto Plata.

Next best: Use your ATM card at a cash machine. I do both. My latest results: ATM card: exchange rate of about 34 after all was said and done. Banco RUSO: 36.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]I would suggest changing as little cash as needed at the airport bank and then depending where you go, you can exchange at a better rates when you arrive. Taxi drivers love US dollars and airport taxi rates are based on USD.

Many Sosua cambios where close to the published exchange rates on my last trip. Near Sosua is a Caribe Tours "bank" that was very good, some Western Unions near Puerto Plata had good rates and in Costambar you can't beat Jenny's Market to exchange cash.

Cash is King in the DR with the US dollar reigning supreme. Use your Credit Card as a last resort with the exception of Rental Cars and maybe Gas stations and NOT at restaurants or hotels if you can help it. As mentioned before, ATM fraud is rampant in this country. Fees are tacked on to many bills if paid by CC.[/QUOTE]I don't recommend using credit cards at all. I spent a year here without using mine, then made a couple of transactions at a couple of seemly legit businesses. The very next week my card had fraudulent charges from gas stations in Atlanta. Coincidence? I don't think so.

[QUOTE=Thedrman]It's La Roca. The first one on the right just past the entrances to Costambar. Look for the large sign. Not to be confused with La Roca the community with is a little further down the street on the right. There is a sign there too. The road to the La Roca community is in bad shape, the one to La Roca the cabana is fine.[/QUOTE]

I can attest to the bad (and I mean bad) shape of the road to the community of La Roca. Anyone who thinks the road to Costambar is bad, and it is, should try to take this road. All of a sudden the road to Costambar looks "not so bad".

La Roca is the next small community from Costambar, heading west on the main road to Santiago. There is a really nice, modestly priced restaurant in La Roca called Los Tres Coco's. Have a taxi take you there (if you don'e want to deal with the road-especially at night) if you want a romantic night with a very special chica. Try and get a table there outside the main eating area. They have very good food and that table area has a very romantic feel as it is well off to the side and under the stars. It is closed on Tuesdays if I recall correctly. Calling ahead for reservations is a good idea. PM me for the telephone number.

[QUOTE=Thedrman]It's La Roca. The first one on the right just past the entrances to Costambar. Look for the large sign. Not to be confused with La Roca the community with is a little further down the street on the right. There is a sign there too. The road to the La Roca community is in bad shape, the one to La Roca the cabana is fine.[/QUOTE]

Just took a trip to the La Roca cabana. It's in tip top shape (being brand new of course). They have "presidential", "executive", and "regular" rooms. I saw the "regular" room, and it was great.

I just returned P. P., 2/ 16 thru 19, 2010, add I must say I had a great time. I have been to the D. R. More than 30 over the last four years with most trips to S. D. And only two to P. P. And that with a now ex GF.

I stayed at F. O. D. And everything was great. I stayed in a Superior Room all nights and found it more than comfortable, clean, and the staff was very attentive. The girls at the hotel were good. I had three different ladies on three different days.

I will say guys that I found the prices to be all over the place depending on the provider. It ranged from 1500 to 2500 for ST and 2000 to 5000 for LT. One of the providers recommended here was the most expensive.

I used the services of The Man Tour two different nights one in Sosua and one in P. P. I have read some negative here about there services and have to say I had nothing but a great experiance both nights. I was the only client both nights. He takes the time to find out what you like and lays out all of the available venues to visit. I informed him what kind of a night I would like to have and both night delivered exactly what I wanted. Including with introductions and advise.

I informed him that I would be interested in meeting a lady for a long term relationship for which he stepped up and delivered an introduction to a great lady.

I enjoyed Sosua the most as I had never been there to monger only to visit during the day. It is amazing how many and how easy it is there. Every shape and size you could want.

I will say the best lady of the trip was from F. O. D.

You can message me for any details you might need.

Haven't gone to BB since over a year, and by reading post I realize that Ybel isn't working there anymore. Any recommendation about Lady that are really into Lady and give a good show, will be there with my Bro on the week end of March 05 & 6th. Will be his first time on a mongering trip, so I want to give him the ultimate experience. -:)
If you are uncomfortable answering here, please send me a P.M.

[QUOTE=Clayshooter]I just returned P. P., 2/ 16 thru 19, 2010, add I must say I had a great time. I have been to the D. R. More than 30 over the last four years with most trips to S. D. And only two to P. P. And that with a now ex GF.

I stayed at F. O. D. And everything was great. I stayed in a Superior Room all nights and found it more than comfortable, clean, and the staff was very attentive. The girls at the hotel were good. I had three different ladies on three different days.

I will say guys that I found the prices to be all over the place depending on the provider. It ranged from 1500 to 2500 for ST and 2000 to 5000 for LT. One of the providers recommended here was the most expensive.

I used the services of The Man Tour two different nights one in Sosua and one in P. P. I have read some negative here about there services and have to say I had nothing but a great experiance both nights. I was the only client both nights. He takes the time to find out what you like and lays out all of the available venues to visit. I informed him what kind of a night I would like to have and both night delivered exactly what I wanted. Including with introductions and advise.

I informed him that I would be interested in meeting a lady for a long term relationship for which he stepped up and delivered an introduction to a great lady.

I enjoyed Sosua the most as I had never been there to monger only to visit during the day. It is amazing how many and how easy it is there. Every shape and size you could want.

I will say the best lady of the trip was from F. O. D.

You can message me for any details you might need.[/QUOTE]Clay,

We are all here to help one another so if some chica is trying to charge a ridiculous amount like 2500st and 5000lt and you know the girls name do everyone a favor and put her name out there to save guys the bother.

To all my fellow hobbyists that girl is Ibel,what a fucking c**t. She is awesome in bed but I would NEVER pay her that kind of money, never.

[QUOTE=Horny B]Haven't gone to BB since over a year, and by reading post I realize that Ybel isn't working there anymore. Any recommendation about Lady that are really into Lady and give a good show, will be there with my Bro on the week end of March 05 & 6th. Will be his first time on a mongering trip, so I want to give him the ultimate experience. -:)
If you are uncomfortable answering here, please send me a P.M.[/QUOTE]


Yohanny is there.
Need I say more?

I hope someone can help me regarding the price structure at Blackbeards.

As I understand ST is about 1500 and TLN about 3000. If you want to spend a hole day with a girl, is there a set pricing for this or is it negotiated?

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Yohanny is there.

Need I say more?[/QUOTE]Absolutely not. lol

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Yohanny is there.
Need I say more?[/QUOTE]

Message received loud and clear. Thanks!

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Yohanny is there.

Need I say more?[/QUOTE]Anyone help a newbie out with info on Yohanny, or is there a photo out there of her?

[QUOTE=Ctclubs]Anyone help a newbie out with info on Yohanny, or is there a photo out there of her?[/QUOTE]I have posted photos of her several times,check my past posts. Yanqui has posted them as well. If you can't find them p.m. me and I'll supply them to you.

The true definition of the energizer bunny.

What else do you want to know?

[QUOTE=Ctclubs]Anyone help a newbie out with info on Yohanny, or is there a photo out there of her?[/QUOTE]


Yohanny is a great performer. Never heard a bad comment about her.
On top of that, she is actually a very sweet girl.

And you'd never know she is a mother of four.

[QUOTE=Ctclubs]Anyone help a newbie out with info on Yohanny, or is there a photo out there of her?[/QUOTE]

Site won't let me post again, says I already posted the pics in Puerto Plata forum.
Go to Puerto Plata thread, page 24, #3765, 3764 for her pics.

[url]http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=958771&postcount=3765[/url]

[url]http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=958766&postcount=3764[/url]

Nice looking chica, if she's great in the sack too, that's triple good.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Yohanny is a great performer. Never heard a bad comment about her.
On top of that, she is actually a very sweet girl.

And you'd never know she is a mother of four.[/QUOTE]She had kid #5 recently.

[QUOTE=Ctclubs]Anyone help a newbie out with info on Yohanny, or is there a photo out there of her?[/QUOTE]I have videos of her dancing in the bikini contest that will make a guy cream his jeans. If anyone wants to see them p.m. me an email address and I'll send them to you.

[QUOTE=Thedrman][url]http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=958766&postcount=3764[/url]

Nice looking chica, if she's great in the sack too, that's triple good.[/QUOTE]


Bullcrap she has four kids!

[QUOTE=Pipstep]I hope someone can help me regarding the price structure at Blackbeards.

As I understand ST is about 1500 and TLN about 3000. If you want to spend a hole day with a girl, is there a set pricing for this or is it negotiated?[/QUOTE]


Negotiated but I wouldn't go above 4000, but keep in mind you will be buying food, drink etc. for her. A word of caution...be careful doing this it can be a great bargain but you can also get into the dreaded "wived up". Yes you can break it but it can be a pain in the ass.

Girls at BB?

Do they charge extra to have sex 2 times in 2 hours? In case of TLN, if someone wanted to have sex 3-4 times will it be OK or we need to negotiate with the girl? So they object to it?

For short time if I'm finished after 15 minutes, will she leave right away?

[QUOTE=Gfechaser]Bullcrap she has four kids![/QUOTE]The fact that she has four kids (actually five) means nothing to me if her body doesn't show it. I have seen girls with only one kid whose bodies were destroyed but she doesn't have a mark on her just look at the photos. I took one of the sets of photos reposted by DrMan and I can tell you from experience that other than some sag in her tits her body is phenomenal,no stretch marks at all.

[QUOTE=Dfkbj77]Girls at BB?

Do they charge extra to have sex 2 times in 2 hours? In case of TLN, if someone wanted to have sex 3-4 times will it be OK or we need to negotiate with the girl? So they object to it?

For short time if I'm finished after 15 minutes, will she leave right away?[/QUOTE]


All of the above should be discussed and understood BEFOREHAND.

Most will go by the understanding that for a Short Time, once you get off, they've done their job, and will make for the shower.

A Short Time is also considered to be up to 2 hours, so if you can/want a second within that time, tell the girl your expectations FIRST, so there are no disagreements up in the room).

In the case of TLN, its really up to you. Many will go for once at night, curl up for the night, and again in the morning. (Damn, in my case, if its done right, after the first go round I'm ready for a good night's sleep). But if you want more during the night, -its paid for. (NOTE: You can get your need across without being a jerk about it).

And an offer of breakfast in the morning is part of the deal as far as I'm concerned; (only about 6-7 bucks).

[QUOTE=Pipstep]I hope someone can help me regarding the price structure at Blackbeards.

As I understand ST is about 1500 and TLN about 3000. If you want to spend a hole day with a girl, is there a set pricing for this or is it negotiated?[/QUOTE]

Before spending a day/night with a girl, make sure there is some chemistry, so you enjoy her company when out of bed as well. If things go well, ask about the Long Time afterwards. (You might be happy to see her leave).

Meals during that time are only common courtesy, but if at BB, the prices are quite reasonable.

Consider also that all-day means monopolizing her time when she might be earning money with other clients, so she may ask for more for all-day compared to all-night.

[QUOTE=Da Kid Infa]Anyone going to Puerto plata in April or may

Seeking my second round

Anyone want to team up[/QUOTE]I might be going probly end of April. This would be my first trip there. I will be leaving from San Antonio. Let me know your schedule, might be able to team up.

Imran

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]All of the above should be discussed and understood BEFOREHAND.

Most will go by the understanding that for a Short Time, once you get off, they've done their job, and will make for the shower.

A Short Time is also considered to be up to 2 hours, so if you can/want a second within that time, tell the girl your expectations FIRST, so there are no disagreements up in the room).

In the case of TLN, its really up to you. Many will go for once at night, curl up for the night, and again in the morning. (Damn, in my case, if its done right, after the first go round I'm ready for a good night's sleep). But if you want more during the night, -its paid for. (NOTE: You can get your need across without being a jerk about it).

And an offer of breakfast in the morning is part of the deal as far as I'm concerned; (only about 6-7 bucks).[/QUOTE]I had a couple hour girl at BB on my last day and she said only one session!! But maybe that was just for me.

Hey,

I'll be staying at BB o 9 and 10 march and in FOD on 11 and 12 March. Help a Newbie out and list and PM pics/Names of the chicas with the best head game (BBBJ. CIM.) And swallow.

PM me Please As I have very less time left.

Thanks for helping me

[QUOTE=Dfkbj77]Hey,

I'll be staying at BB o 9 and 10 march and in FOD on 11 and 12 March. Help a Newbie out and list and PM pics/Names of the chicas with the best head game (BBBJ. CIM.) And swallow.

PM me Please As I have very less time left.

Thanks for helping me[/QUOTE]CIM and swallow? Good luck with all that. I have been to BB's and FOD a bunch of times and have only gotten 4 or 5 CIM's and only one swallow and only one of those girls still works at either one and that girls name is locked in the vault and only given to senior members that don't already know who it is. Sorry but look at it this way, half the fun is in trying to find who does those things, right?

Just a note to update the current goings on at BBs. I have just returned from a "normal" trip of mine of two nights in Costambar, and then three with the novia in a furnished apartment further down the North Coast.

I stayed at BBs during what should have been two of the slowest days of the week (Sunday thru Tuesday) and the hotel was booked. No shortage of chicas available, and it was definitely a good idea to snatch them up quick if you saw one you liked. You snooze, you lose.

A lot, and I mean A LOT of new faces. Being there only two nights hampers my ability to sample all the newbies, and I followed through on commitments for dates from my previous trips, so I really can't give recommendations. I was with one chica who was there for less than 2 weeks and as cute as a button. I am unsure of her name, so I won't try (sorry). I had a nice session, but like with any new chica, you "takes your chances". She lacked oral skills and "allowed" me to screw her, if you know what I mean. She did give a nice handjob though, so I went with the flow and her "skill set" and enjoyed a nice hj from a really cute, naked Dominicana. Life could be worse....

BBs looks about as good as I have ever seen it. The improvements are noticeable to the long time visitor there. Competition is a good thing. I talked to Tim and occupancy rates have been good for the past several months and they are back to recommending reservations as much as three months in advance. The staff is really trying to bend over backwards to give good service. Again, competition is a good thing.

One thing to throw out there for you guys, is spending some time talking with the chicas. The girls know what they are paid for and will stick by your side while eating or with a group of the guys, but boy do they perk up when you try to communicate with them. It is that whole chemistry thing. I would much rather be with a chica that wants to give me good service vs. one that has to give me good service, if you get my drift.

I met up with a good bunch of guys who meet up at BBs a couple times a year and they made me feel like I was one of the "Pirates" there. I enjoyed the guy time and the girl time. All in all a good trip.

Oh yeah, I got to see the novia too.....

'Nuff said.

P

[QUOTE=Ponderosa] The staff is really trying to bend over backwards to give good service. [/QUOTE]
I am well acquainted with the position of doggie with the girl bent over forwards. What do you call it when she is bent over backwards, other than extreme flexibility, of course?

Ponderosa,

Thanks for the update.

Ponderosa,

Thanks for the great update, makes me feel better about my trip in April 11-14.

Any suggestions on the quickest way to brush up on my Spanish, I also agree the chemistry is very important, hard to feel them out like you said cause "if ya snooze ya lose". Not big on aggressive types or the seasoned veterans, looking for some laid back chicas that are somewhat new to BB.

[QUOTE=Member #2041]I am well acquainted with the position of doggie with the girl bent over forwards. What do you call it when she is bent over backwards, other than extreme flexibility, of course?[/QUOTE]

Reverse doggie??????????

LOL

[QUOTE=Ctclubs]

Any suggestions on the quickest way to brush up on my Spanish, I also agree the chemistry is very important, hard to feel them out like you said cause "if ya snooze ya lose". Not big on aggressive types or the seasoned veterans, looking for some laid back chicas that are somewhat new to BB.[/QUOTE]

I too like the less aggressive chicas. Most of them can't speak much English so Spanish is important.

Rosetta Stone is the premier software to learn some Spanish, but for me it tied me to the computer too much. I looked for something that I could learn in my car while driving.

I bought and recommend Penton Overseas learn in you car series. I learned enough in my first CD to communicate and am now up to the intermediate level. You don't have to speak good Spanish, just enough and joke around with the chicas, they love it. I tell them I don't speak Spanish, I speak Gringo (No hablo espanol, hablo GRINGO) and they laugh every time.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]I too like the less aggressive chicas. Most of them can't speak much English so Spanish is important.

Rosetta Stone is the premier software to learn some Spanish, but for me it tied me to the computer too much. I looked for something that I could learn in my car while driving.

I bought and recommend Penton Overseas learn in you car series. I learned enough in my first CD to communicate and am now up to the intermediate level. You don't have to speak good Spanish, just enough and joke around with the chicas, they love it. I tell them I don't speak Spanish, I speak Gringo (No hablo espanol, hablo GRINGO) and they laugh every time.[/QUOTE]

Yes, I think that course is good too. It is only about $30 for 9 CDs.

Also, if tied to the computer, with a bit of computer know how, you can copy all the files to an mp3 player (you may need to convert them to mp3) and then you can take them anywhere you like with you to practice,, though playing them in a car is usually an excellent way of doing it.

I am currently learning Hatian Creole and have an mp3 player which was about $20 from Dollar General. This player is excellent because it runs off a single AAA battery which can easily be replaced, and it also takes a plug in card like a camera memory card, so you can put all your language files, dictionaries etc. on it.

I use this with a small speaker that is housed in a pouch and runs on 2 AA batteries. This was about $10 from Best Buy.You can put the mp3 player inside the speaker pouch, which will fit in a pocket so you can carry it around anywhere with you, practice in the bathroom, put it on the seat of a car etc., without having to use headphones.

Another very useful resource is the Google translator program that translates instantly online. Using sentences with simple grammar, you can write the phrases you want to use, for example "Would you like to spend the night with me" that you won't find in phrasebooks and cut and paste them into a document. If you want, and know how to, you can record these special phrases in your own voice and play them on the mp3 player.

The key to learning a language, in my opinion, is to repeat common sentences and phrases over and over and over again until they are burned into your brain and you can hear them in your sleep.

When I first went to the DR 7 years ago I had never spoken Spanish to a live person, but had spent about 6 weeks using some of the above techniques. I was able to communicate quite well with chicas, people in stores, or taxi drivers. Remember too that chicas are highly motivated to communicate with you, so they can be the best teachers and you can get a lot of free conversational Spanish instruction from these native speakers without paying for lessons.

I am now fairly fluent in conversational Spanish, but that takes longer.

A lot of Spanish vocabulary is similar to English, for example words like "antibiotico" or "infecion" are pretty much the same, so what you really need to concentrate on are the basic structures of conversation, greetings, numbers, how to ask a question etc.rather than on learning lists of vocabulary.

Beware, though of false cognates, words in Spanish that look like English words, but have subtly diffent meanings. For example, "embarasada" means pregnant, not embarrassed, and there are quite a few words like this.

A couple more words that you are bound to run into, but often not in teaching materials are SIDA which is AIDS, and "condone" which is a rubber cap for you dick. "Chupar" and "mamar" are words for suck, and "guevo" and "pene" are your dick. "Toto" is the most common word for pussy.

Spanish isn't hard once you learn a few good conversational tricks. Here is one good last phase. "Se puede" means "may I?" and is useful both in and out of bed.

Spanish verb tenses take a bit of learning, but a couple of good tricks for beginners that make you sound good are to use these constructions:

1) "me voy + infinitive" = I am going to...

2) Verb form + -ando,or -iendo for present participle. For example "estoy hablando (I am speaking) or "que tu haciendo?" (what are you doing?)


3) He + past participle = I have... for example He Hablado con el = I spoke to him.

The trick to this is that you just add -ado or -ido to the stem of nearly all verbs to make the past participle, for example hablar--hablado, venir--venido. However the verb hacer (to do) has the form "hecho" which is an exception and a very common word (obviously).

Using thes forms can help you avoid learning more difficult future and past verb tenses and will get you started on your primary objective which is not good Spanish, but good sex.

These forms are not necessarily good idiomatic Spanish, but they are simple and they will be understood, as people will make allowances for a gringo.

If you use the Google translator, or recorded lessons, you will find they use Usted for "you". However when you are talking to a chica in the DR you should always use the word "tu" for you which is simpler, though for more than one chica you still have to used Ustedes.

[QUOTE=Member #2041]I am well acquainted with the position of doggie with the girl bent over forwards. What do you call it when she is bent over backwards, other than extreme flexibility, of course?[/QUOTE]

Is there a prize?

How about the "r" or "h" position, depending on the flexibility?
:)

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Is there a prize?

How about the "r" or "h" position, depending on the flexibility?
:)[/QUOTE]Thought that position was called the gymnast.

[QUOTE=Ctclubs]Ponderosa,

Thanks for the great update, makes me feel better about my trip in April 11-14.

Any suggestions on the quickest way to brush up on my Spanish, I also agree the chemistry is very important, hard to feel them out like you said cause "if ya snooze ya lose". Not big on aggressive types or the seasoned veterans, looking for some laid back chicas that are somewhat new to BB.[/QUOTE]If you want to brush up on your Spanish,watch Sabado gigante.You also get eye candy which helps you concentrate more on whats going on.

[QUOTE=Frannie] These forms are not necessarily good idiomatic Spanish, but they are simple and they will be understood, as people will make allowances for a gringo.
[/QUOTE]Good post. My Spanish is always better when I am sober and well rested.

Hondo, funda, al fonda are words I mix up occasionally.

Funda is I believe a plastic shopping bag.

Hondo is deep, as in the water is not deep (no hondo).

Al fonda (or something like it) is usually said when I asked for directions when I am driving, supposedly the end of the road. Make a left at al fonda.

Hello Gents,

I'll be at BB's April 4-11, and this will be my first true experience in the north side of the island. I've spent a short time in Cabarete in the past and it was fun but not worth returning to IMHO. I plan on having a nice, relaxing time at BB's but am interested in exploring PP and Sosua as well, perhaps hop over to FOD to check things out during the day. Any fellow mongers that will be there at this time and would like to "branch out" as well? I have no problem with flying solo but a wingman is always appreciated :) I am non-aggressive, try not to party TOO hard, completely hetero and have sufficient Spanish skills. Have had good luck with latinas over the past several years in several countries (don't get ripped off, manage to find pretty carinosas, etc). Any takers?

Stay horny my friends, Fla Leo

Some good advice, just a little error

Going to = ir + a + infinitive

Example: I'm going to dance = voy a bailar

[QUOTE=Frannie]Yes, I think that course is good too. It is only about $30 for 9 CDs.

Also, if tied to the computer, with a bit of computer know how, you can copy all the files to an mp3 player (you may need to convert them to mp3) and then you can take them anywhere you like with you to practice,, though playing them in a car is usually an excellent way of doing it.

I am currently learning Hatian Creole and have an mp3 player which was about $20 from Dollar General. This player is excellent because it runs off a single AAA battery which can easily be replaced, and it also takes a plug in card like a camera memory card, so you can put all your language files, dictionaries etc. on it.

I use this with a small speaker that is housed in a pouch and runs on 2 AA batteries. This was about $10 from Best Buy.You can put the mp3 player inside the speaker pouch, which will fit in a pocket so you can carry it around anywhere with you, practice in the bathroom, put it on the seat of a car etc., without having to use headphones.

Another very useful resource is the Google translator program that translates instantly online. Using sentences with simple grammar, you can write the phrases you want to use, for example "Would you like to spend the night with me" that you won't find in phrasebooks and cut and paste them into a document. If you want, and know how to, you can record these special phrases in your own voice and play them on the mp3 player.

The key to learning a language, in my opinion, is to repeat common sentences and phrases over and over and over again until they are burned into your brain and you can hear them in your sleep.

When I first went to the DR 7 years ago I had never spoken Spanish to a live person, but had spent about 6 weeks using some of the above techniques. I was able to communicate quite well with chicas, people in stores, or taxi drivers. Remember too that chicas are highly motivated to communicate with you, so they can be the best teachers and you can get a lot of free conversational Spanish instruction from these native speakers without paying for lessons.

I am now fairly fluent in conversational Spanish, but that takes longer.

A lot of Spanish vocabulary is similar to English, for example words like "antibiotico" or "infecion" are pretty much the same, so what you really need to concentrate on are the basic structures of conversation, greetings, numbers, how to ask a question etc.rather than on learning lists of vocabulary.

Beware, though of false cognates, words in Spanish that look like English words, but have subtly diffent meanings. For example, "embarasada" means pregnant, not embarrassed, and there are quite a few words like this.

A couple more words that you are bound to run into, but often not in teaching materials are SIDA which is AIDS, and "condone" which is a rubber cap for you dick. "Chupar" and "mamar" are words for suck, and "guevo" and "pene" are your dick. "Toto" is the most common word for pussy.

Spanish isn't hard once you learn a few good conversational tricks. Here is one good last phase. "Se puede" means "may I?" and is useful both in and out of bed.

Spanish verb tenses take a bit of learning, but a couple of good tricks for beginners that make you sound good are to use these constructions:

1) "me voy + infinitive" = I am going to...

2) Verb form + -ando,or -iendo for present participle. For example "estoy hablando (I am speaking) or "que tu haciendo?" (what are you doing?)


3) He + past participle = I have... for example He Hablado con el = I spoke to him.

The trick to this is that you just add -ado or -ido to the stem of nearly all verbs to make the past participle, for example hablar--hablado, venir--venido. However the verb hacer (to do) has the form "hecho" which is an exception and a very common word (obviously).

Using thes forms can help you avoid learning more difficult future and past verb tenses and will get you started on your primary objective which is not good Spanish, but good sex.

These forms are not necessarily good idiomatic Spanish, but they are simple and they will be understood, as people will make allowances for a gringo.

If you use the Google translator, or recorded lessons, you will find they use Usted for "you". However when you are talking to a chica in the DR you should always use the word "tu" for you which is simpler, though for more than one chica you still have to used Ustedes.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Ronycueros]Some good advice, just a little error

Going to = ir + a + infinitive

Example: I'm going to dance = voy a bailar[/QUOTE]This is of course if you are talking about the future.

Irse = you should use more like going some where, if you are moving. Like
me voy pa' lla (para alla) = I'm going overthere.

But is all good.

[QUOTE=Ronycueros]This is of course if you are talking about the future.

Irse = you should use more like going some where, if you are moving. Like
me voy pa' lla (para alla) = I'm going overthere.

But is all good.[/QUOTE]

Sorry, you are right.

BTW the very reasonably priced Learn In Your Car Spanish course doesn't seem to be available from Amazon now at the $30 price, but you can download it from Audible.com, with each of the three parts priced at $7.49, which is even more of a bargain. The text of the lessons can also be downloaded free as a pdf. The original course is 9 CDs of about 50 minutes each and if you do the whole course, you are pretty much good to go as far as speaking Spanish.

I Have been RTFF'ing and I have my flight, hotels, and rental car all booked. I was wondering if anyone can tell me where I can find a Clara store to get a phone, a pharmacy to get Cialis, and somewhere to change some money after I land in POP. My first night is at Blackbeards so I want to get those things done before I drive there. I land at 4:30 on Wed April 7th. I think I know what I need to do, I just don't know where everything is.

[QUOTE=Nakom]I Have been RTFF'ing and I have my flight, hotels, and rental car all booked. I was wondering if anyone can tell me where I can find a Clara store to get a phone, a pharmacy to get Cialis, and somewhere to change some money after I land in POP. My first night is at Blackbeards so I want to get those things done before I drive there. I land at 4:30 on Wed April 7th. I think I know what I need to do, I just don't know where everything is.[/QUOTE]

N,

First off, I don't know if anyone has talked to you about driving down here, but it is not for the faint of heart. I drive down here all the time now, but I was glad that I used a taxi my first time down to get a lay of the land. People here drive very aggressively, motoconchos seem to pop up out of nowhere and stop signs and stop lights appear to be more of a suggestion than anything. Signage also sucks there. Keep your head on a 360 degree swivel while driving because stuff comes from every angle. I call it driving in New York on steroids.

With all that being said, I imagine you will still drive, so here is my suggestion. There is a Claro store on the right hand side of the main drag taking you to Costambar (BBs). It is past the traffic circle you need to go through in Puerto Plata. It has a large red sign on it saying Claro. Park off to the side on the main street if at all possible.

As far as meds go, there are numerous phamacies on that same street, but I would go to the pharmacy in Costambar, just past the main entrance and Jenny's Market on the left hand side. If you are looking to exchange any money, Jenny's is about the best you will find as they give you almost bank to bank exchange rates.

Another idea would be to go left on the main drag as you come out the airport (as opposed to going right to take you to Costambar) and go to Sosua first to do your phone and Cialis. The advantage there is that you will be able to park your car in Sosua and walk to the Claro store and pharmacy, then when you get into the "lovely" traffic in the city heading to BBs you can just concentrate on driving, not on driving and finding a store.

My 2 cents,

P

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]N,

First off, I don't know if anyone has talked to you about driving down here, but it is not for the faint of heart. I drive down here all the time now, but I was glad that I used a taxi my first time down to get a lay of the land. People here drive very aggressively, motoconchos seem to pop up out of nowhere and stop signs and stop lights appear to be more of a suggestion than anything. Signage also sucks there. Keep your head on a 360 degree swivel while driving because stuff comes from every angle. I call it driving in New York on steroids.

With all that being said, I imagine you will still drive, so here is my suggestion. There is a Claro store on the right hand side of the main drag taking you to Costambar (BBs). It is past the traffic circle you need to go through in Puerto Plata. It has a large red sign on it saying Claro. Park off to the side on the main street if at all possible.

As far as meds go, there are numerous phamacies on that same street, but I would go to the pharmacy in Costambar, just past the main entrance and Jenny's Market on the left hand side. If you are looking to exchange any money, Jenny's is about the best you will find as they give you almost bank to bank exchange rates.

Another idea would be to go left on the main drag as you come out the airport (as opposed to going right to take you to Costambar) and go to Sosua first to do your phone and Cialis. The advantage there is that you will be able to park your car in Sosua and walk to the Claro store and pharmacy, then when you get into the "lovely" traffic in the city heading to BBs you can just concentrate on driving, not on driving and finding a store.

My 2 cents,

P[/QUOTE]I don't know if there are ATM machines at the Puerto Plata airport. Last time I was there they were building new offices for the rental car companies. When I was last in POP airport all the rental car companies were lined upped next to each other behind a long L shaped counter.

While waiting near the rental car counter some Dominican guy approached me offering to exchange money. Inside the airport when you first get off the plane, there is a money exchange place but the rates suck.

Sosua is about a 15 minute ride from the airport going away from Puerto Plata. The guy should be careful about leaving his luggage and possibly electronics in a parked car, while he shops (put stuff in the trunk or out of site and don't leave valuables in a parked car for a long period of time unattended).

He should bring with him some low denomination bills, I usually bring dollar bills. In case he can't exchange money quickly after the airport, he will have some low denomination bills to give a motoconcho driver in case he gets lost. One or two dollars for a motoconcho driver to lead the way in case you get lost, you can follow behind the motorcycle in your car.

If he drives to Sosua, its an easy drive, he will just have to look for the Texaco gas staion on the left hand side of the road when coming from the airport and make the left near that texaco gas station, go straight after making the left and at the second intersection make a left and the Codetel office is on the left. From there he could drive straight, Baileys restaurant would be a block away on the right and he could use the ATM machine at the Banco Popular next to Baileys. He could exchange money with the guys in the streets in Sosua. I have seen money exchange guys near the corner near the codetel office and the bon ice cream shop.

One way streets are not always one way. Lots of drivers drive the wrong way on one way streets.

If he takes it easy, he should have no problem driving in Dominican Republic. I have gotten lost many times. Puerto Plata is not that big, even if he gets lost he will find the right way quick enough.

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Ponderosa. Thanks for the info much appreciated. I have done a lot of research on the driving and decided that to better enjoy trip I am going to drive. I am down for a week and staying at BB (1 night), NG (4 nights), and FOD (2 nights). I also want to take day trips and do a lot of golfing.

The other info I was looking for is what to do in POP other than Crystals and Bohem. Normal clubs (not strippers), other good spots for chicas, ect. If anyone can give me a few ideas / names I will use the search function and do some more research. Thanks again.

Great post! Just answered all the important stuff.

Will a taxi driver from BB stop at Claro on the way? I am guessing the advantage of the phone is that it will be cheaper for "local" calls, how about to the USA? Will a chica give out a number so you can reach them.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]N,

First off, I don't know if anyone has talked to you about driving down here, but it is not for the faint of heart. I drive down here all the time now, but I was glad that I used a taxi my first time down to get a lay of the land. People here drive very aggressively, motoconchos seem to pop up out of nowhere and stop signs and stop lights appear to be more of a suggestion than anything. Signage also sucks there. Keep your head on a 360 degree swivel while driving because stuff comes from every angle. I call it driving in New York on steroids.

With all that being said, I imagine you will still drive, so here is my suggestion. There is a Claro store on the right hand side of the main drag taking you to Costambar (BBs). It is past the traffic circle you need to go through in Puerto Plata. It has a large red sign on it saying Claro. Park off to the side on the main street if at all possible.

As far as meds go, there are numerous phamacies on that same street, but I would go to the pharmacy in Costambar, just past the main entrance and Jenny's Market on the left hand side. If you are looking to exchange any money, Jenny's is about the best you will find as they give you almost bank to bank exchange rates.

Another idea would be to go left on the main drag as you come out the airport (as opposed to going right to take you to Costambar) and go to Sosua first to do your phone and Cialis. The advantage there is that you will be able to park your car in Sosua and walk to the Claro store and pharmacy, then when you get into the "lovely" traffic in the city heading to BBs you can just concentrate on driving, not on driving and finding a store.

My 2 cents,

P[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Ctclubs]Great post! Just answered all the important stuff......[/QUOTE]

Ct,

I took a look at your report title and, well, I certainly hope you thought it was GOOD info, not GOD info. For God info I would direct you to your local church and not this forum... (LOL)

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]I don't know if there are ATM machines at the Puerto Plata airport. Last time I was there they were building new offices for the rental car companies. When I was last in POP airport all the rental car companies were lined upped next to each other behind a long L shaped counter.

While waiting near the rental car counter some Dominican guy approached me offering to exchange money. Inside the airport when you first get off the plane, there is a money exchange place but the rates suck.



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I don't know how many times this has been posted, but there is a bank (BanReservas) on the outside concourse at POP airport. It gives a good rate of exchange. It also has an ATM on the outside wall. When the bank is closed there will be guys there offering to change dollars and euros. They usually offer a competitive rate. Just avoid the money change bureau inside the airport where you will get 10%-20% less for your money, which really is a rip off.

[QUOTE=Frannie]Just avoid the money change bureau inside the airport where you will get 10%-20% less for your money, which really is a rip off.[/QUOTE]

Agree, DO NOT change money with Global Cambio in the reception area, total crooks! The guys next to the car rental will give you 36.

[QUOTE=Frannie]I don't know how many times this has been posted, but there is a bank (BanReservas) on the outside concourse at POP airport. It gives a good rate of exchange. It also has an ATM on the outside wall. When the bank is closed there will be guys there offering to change dollars and euros. They usually offer a competitive rate. Just avoid the money change bureau inside the airport where you will get 10%-20% less for your money, which really is a rip off.[/QUOTE]I was in Sosua recently and used the local ATM. Found that my bank charges additional conversion fee plus the exchange rate each time I used it. Got to Sosua and found that the guys on the street corners give 35 to 1 all day long. Found one guy who was giving 35.5 to 1. Can't beat it and no charges, so take cash and change it on the street. I found no problem with the money. Thought I would throw this in even though your speaking of POP.

[QUOTE=Nakom]Ponderosa. Thanks for the info much appreciated. I have done a lot of research on the driving and decided that to better enjoy trip I am going to drive. I am down for a week and staying at BB (1 night), NG (4 nights), and FOD (2 nights). I also want to take day trips and do a lot of golfing.

The other info I was looking for is what to do in POP other than Crystals and Bohem. Normal clubs (not strippers), other good spots for chicas, ect. If anyone can give me a few ideas / names I will use the search function and do some more research. Thanks again.[/QUOTE]


Be sure to take the full insurance. If not and you have an accident you will have an incident. Night in jail and several $$$. If you have an accident give the other guy $100 and get lost. LE in DR will take advantage of gringos

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Ct,

I took a look at your report title and, well, I certainly hope you thought it was GOOD info, not GOD info. For God info I would direct you to your local church and not this forum... (LOL)[/QUOTE]Hey Ponderosa,

You don't happen to have a beard with long hair and walk around in sandals in DR? I might have seen you in the Cathedral in Santo Domingo. Put in a good word for me with the man upstairs, Lord knows I have committed many pecados (sins).

[QUOTE=Nakom] The other info I was looking for is what to do in POP other than Crystals and Bohem. Normal clubs (not strippers), other good spots for chicas, ect. If anyone can give me a few ideas / names I will use the search function and do some more research. Thanks again.[/QUOTE]Lighthouse bar above the casino at Ocean World is supposedly the nicest bar in Puerto Plata, should be relatively close to BB. On the Malecon (Seaside street) in Puerto Plata there are several small beach bars where you can sit and have a drink. Across from FOD there is Playa Dorada complex which has a golf course and about 8 all inclusive hotels. Also has several bars, Hemingways, Roadhouse, Coco Boingo, in the past there was Mangu and Crazy Horse or Crazy Moon.

One time I stopped my car for two chicas who were standing on the side of road while I was driving at night near Playa Dorada complex. They were pleasant, I had a beer with them at a small beach bar on the Malecon and thereafter I drove them to Roadhouse Bar. The security guards at the gates of Playa Dorada Complex do not let in all Dominicans.

Supposedly nicest golf course on the North Coast is Playa Grande:

"Playa Grande Golf Course
Km. 9 Carretera Río San Juan-Cabrera, María Trinidad Sánchez province, about an hour's drive from Sosua, in Puerto Plata.
Tel: 809 582-0860, ext, 21. Fax (809) 247-6104
Course Description/Membership: The "Pebble Beach" of the Caribbean, with 10 holes interacting with the Atlantic Ocean. Pros and occasional golfers alike praise this course for its breath-taking Atlantic views."

I believe TheDRman has posted information before about other bars in Puerto Plata.

[QUOTE=Nakom]The other info I was looking for is what to do in POP other than Crystals and Bohem. Normal clubs (not strippers), other good spots for chicas, ect. If anyone can give me a few ideas / names I will use the search function and do some more research. Thanks again.[/QUOTE]
Nakom, if you drive down the Malecon (the beach road) in Puerto Plata there is a huge store called La Sirena. Just west of that (understanding that the ocean is north) is a street called 16 de Augusto. Take a left up that street (or right, depending which direction you're coming from) and two blocks up the street there are two bars. One is called Chalo's and the other is called Charley's, and they sit on opposite corners. Lots of nice looking chicas.

FOD has just added a new play room that has a sex swing and chair. WOW.

The price was 1000 pesos for 4 hours. There were 17 girls at the pool today.

Thank you to everyone for all the help and advice. I posted this info on the Sosua board but it is helpfull to anyone.

I have a Mastercard and called to check on the insurance for rental cars. MC does provide insurance but only in North America. MC insurance is no good in the DR. I called my insurance agency and they said my car insurance covers rentals, but only in NA. Again no good in the DR.

What they did do for me was add a international rider on my house insurance. For the month of April for $14 it includes medical insurance (which I allready have) but also includes a combined $1, 000, 000 liability plus 3rd party insurance on out of country car rentals. $14 / month sure beats $35 / day, and you get the piece of mind of using your own insurance company and a million in coverage. I've never been to the DR but thought I could add some value to the thread.

Thanks again to everyone. More questions to come I'm sure.

Couple of questions:

I have searched this thread but could not find any information on Hertz or Budget rentals at POP. Does anybody have any experience with either of these companies? I usually use Hertz when I travel.

I have put together a budget for a seven date trip but the food/beer item is kind of and unknown. I do not drink much 4-5 beers a day and maybe couple rum and cokes and maybe eat three small meals per day. The unknown is how much might be spent on the chicas. I am currently thinking $50 per day. Do you think this might be too little?

Thanks

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]Hey Ponderosa,

You don't happen to have a beard with long hair and walk around in sandals in DR? I might have seen you in the Cathedral in Santo Domingo. Put in a good word for me with the man upstairs, Lord knows I have committed many pecados (sins).[/QUOTE]

Thanks a lot Jaosousa, now my pic is plastered all over the internet!!!

LOL..

[QUOTE=Prmilv]FOD has just added a new play room that has a sex swing and chair. WOW.

The price was 1000 pesos for 4 hours. There were 17 girls at the pool today.[/QUOTE]

Good to know. I wish I was there now.

[QUOTE=Nakom]Thank you to everyone for all the help and advice. I posted this info on the Sosua board but it is helpfull to anyone.

I have a Mastercard and called to check on the insurance for rental cars. MC does provide insurance but only in North America. MC insurance is no good in the DR. I called my insurance agency and they said my car insurance covers rentals, but only in NA. Again no good in the DR.

What they did do for me was add a international rider on my house insurance. For the month of April for $14 it includes medical insurance (which I allready have) but also includes a combined $1, 000, 000 liability plus 3rd party insurance on out of country car rentals. $14 / month sure beats $35 / day, and you get the piece of mind of using your own insurance company and a million in coverage. I've never been to the DR but thought I could add some value to the thread.

Thanks again to everyone. More questions to come I'm sure.[/QUOTE]

I have had cause to use VISA, and they came through for me after an accident in the DR.

[QUOTE=Bogiemaker]Couple of questions:

I have searched this thread but could not find any information on Hertz or Budget rentals at POP. Does anybody have any experience with either of these companies? I usually use Hertz when I travel.

I have put together a budget for a seven date trip but the food/beer item is kind of and unknown. I do not drink much 4-5 beers a day and maybe couple rum and cokes and maybe eat three small meals per day. The unknown is how much might be spent on the chicas. I am currently thinking $50 per day. Do you think this might be too little?

Thanks[/QUOTE]Budget I believe is a partner with Avis. When I had a problem with an Avis car rental in Puerto Plata they sent a guy who was wearing a Budget uniform. Alamo and National are partners in the Dom Rep.

I would guess that most of the car rental companies are independently owned franchises from the bigger companies. Usually when they give me a receipt after they take my credit card, the name of the company on the credit card receipt is not Alamo, it is some name with S.A. at the end. If there are problems you can deal with people who work at the bigger company back in the states.

The two times I rented with Avis, I made the the reservations online and received a confirmation with the total price. Two times after returning from Dom Rep, I looked at my credit card statement and twice the people in Avis in Puerto Plata overcharged me about 100 dollars on the rental. I had to deal with a woman here in the States who worked for Avis and eventually they refunded my credit card. After the second time being overcharged, I said to myself never again with Avis (and if Budget is part of Avis, I won't use Budget either).

Hertz the times I have checked in Dom Rep, have mostly FIAT (Fix it again Tony) cars.

From what I recall Hertz and Budget don't offer the tire/glass protection coverage when you make the reservations online. A car rental company in Dom Rep can try to charge you from $83 to $250 dollars to replace a tire that cannot be repaired.

Payless might be cheap. Another member recommended Adventure rent a car.

For me with Alamo, my mastercard provides collision/damage loss protection (I will call my credit card company to confirm that they provide coverage after reading Nakom's post), I pay an extra $5 dollars per day for third party liability and $3.75 per day for glass/tire protection, I use a coupon code to save about $50. Alamo online gives me the total price at the time I make the online reservation. After renting cars with them over 15 times in Dom Rep, they have not overcharged me or given me any problems. Alamo is open 24 hours at the Santo Domingo Airport which is good for me, because I have been arriving there at around 5am. The guys there know me and usually give me a free upgrade on the car, I will tip them or give them a small gift.

Last time I was in Sosua a small bottle of beer in Classicos was about 100 pesos ($2.77), Cuba libres go for about 150 pesos, other members can give you more up to date prices of drinks in Sosua. $50 per day for chicas should be fine. Some Sosua chicas will take 1000 pesos (27 US dollars). Some chicas want 2000 pesos ($55) or 2500 ($69). Negotiate.

You can also buy snacks, beer, soda and other food items in the Supermarkets in Sosua to save some money. There is one smaller supermarket about one block west of Classicos. There is a larger supermarket on the main road that you take from the airport to get into Sosua, it is about three blocks from Classicos. I usually bring a couple of bags of chocolate from here. Some guys bring mixed nuts, peanuts etc in cans to snack on in their rooms.

There is a liquor store in Sosua where you can buy rum vodka, wine etc. The supermarkets also sell rum and wine (red and white wine, some Chilean wines, Frontera and Casillero del diablo) Vino tinto is the darker wine. Rum is ron.

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[QUOTE=Bogiemaker]Couple of questions:

I have searched this thread but could not find any information on Hertz or Budget rentals at POP. Does anybody have any experience with either of these companies? I usually use Hertz when I travel.

I have put together a budget for a seven date trip but the food/beer item is kind of and unknown. I do not drink much 4-5 beers a day and maybe couple rum and cokes and maybe eat three small meals per day. The unknown is how much might be spent on the chicas. I am currently thinking $50 per day. Do you think this might be too little?

Thanks[/QUOTE]

I have used Budget there with no problems. No experience there with Hertz, but I don't know why they wouldn't be OK. The others I have used are Alamo/National and Avis. I recommend using only the major companies as if you have a problem you have a chance to deal with things stateside or in your home country afterwords (or one might think). I also recommend purchasing at least extra liability and I too have used my credit card (visa platinum) for comp/collision. I had something printed out from my visa carrier that showed it covered in other countries. I did have to sign a paper saying I knew that I was responsible for the car and they held $1000 on my visa at the time of rental because I did this. It was all taken off when I brought the car back. Give the guy who checks the car for scratches and dents a couple bucks when he does this and you will be amazed at what a good job he does when marking the forms. Rental cars in the DR can look like crap with multiple dings and dangs. By the way, I bring down a boatload of 1 dollar bills to give out for stuff like this and for tips, the locals love them.

I usually budget between $200 to $250 per day to include everything (hotel, food, drinks, chicas, etc.) but the rental car and it has worked for me. I will normally come home with cash. Cervesas run between 60 to 100 pesos per for the small one (regular size), cuba libre's are a bit more, but not terrible. Go to a strip club/Brothel like Cristals and throw these prices out the window.

I usually use Vacation Outlet to book my rental cars (google it) and I get good rates.

My 2 cents,

P

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]Across from FOD there is Playa Dorada complex which has a golf course and about 8 all inclusive hotels. Also has several bars, Hemingways, Roadhouse, Coco Boingo, in the past there was Mangu and Crazy Horse or Crazy Moon.

One time I stopped my car for two chicas who were standing on the side of road while I was driving at night near Playa Dorada complex. They were pleasant, I had a beer with them at a small beach bar on the Malecon and thereafter I drove them to Roadhouse Bar. The security guards at the gates of Playa Dorada Complex do not let in all Dominicans.
[/QUOTE] More information about security at the bars/clubs in Playa Dorado. Recently, the guards won't let in Dominican females who come in groups. I witness that myself once at Coco Boingo. I inquired why, and I was told it is because they have been getting complaints from the foreign female guests at the complex about the local females taking the attention away from their men. And the bars have to ensure they service those who stay at the complex first and foremost. Talk about jealously. Crazy!

You may at times have Dominican chicas in your car. I really don't enjoy listening to dominican radio. So I always burn some CD's to listen to in the car.

You can download realplayer basic for free and install it on your computer. Realplayer comes with a plugin that allows you to easily download videos from youtube. After you have downloaded a video, Relaplayer has a tool where you can convert the downloaded video into whatever other format you want (mp3, wmv, quicktime etc).

If you convert the video to mp3 you can then add that mp3 to a compact disc to play in the car in the Dominican Republic.

Good to have some spanish music for the chicas, while they are in the car with you and you can also use the same music while they are in the room with you.

Some suggestions for Spanish music (you can do a search in youtube and find all these artists): just about all Juan Luis Guerra songs chicas like. Omega the songs chambonea, que tengo hacer, no me amas. Classic salsa, Joe Arroyo, Rebelion. Fruko, El Preso. Oscar Deleon, Lloraras. Chicas also like the group Aventura, romantic songs. Frank Reyes (Bachata style music), Quien eres Tu, Falso amor, Nada de Nada. Chicas will also enjoy the Gypsy Kings. Chicas also like Luis Miguel del Amargue (Amargue means kind of sour), most bachata songs are about love and betrayal.

Can be fun to dance merengue or bachata with a chica, just wing it, two steps forward, two steps back a step to both sides. Some chicas will ride your body while dancing merengue.

Reggaeton is fun to dance in the Dom Rep and you will see some chicas grinding their asses on a guys crouch in Dom Rep. Don Omar and Daddy Yankee are popular.

Some Santiago chicas like Hotel California by the Eagles.

When I am alone in the car doing a long ride in the car in Dom Rep I have listened to Tribute to Trance by Dj Tatiana a bunch of times. Trance music is kind of repetitive, sort of like driving, it helps keep me awake and in a sort of mindless groove.

[QUOTE=Nakom]Thank you to everyone for all the help and advice. I posted this info on the Sosua board but it is helpfull to anyone.

I have a Mastercard and called to check on the insurance for rental cars. MC does provide insurance but only in North America. MC insurance is no good in the DR. I called my insurance agency and they said my car insurance covers rentals, but only in NA. Again no good in the DR.

What they did do for me was add a international rider on my house insurance. For the month of April for $14 it includes medical insurance (which I allready have) but also includes a combined $1, 000, 000 liability plus 3rd party insurance on out of country car rentals. $14 / month sure beats $35 / day, and you get the piece of mind of using your own insurance company and a million in coverage. I've never been to the DR but thought I could add some value to the thread.

Thanks again to everyone. More questions to come I'm sure.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Bogiemaker]Couple of questions:

I have searched this thread but could not find any information on Hertz or Budget rentals at POP. Does anybody have any experience with either of these companies? I usually use Hertz when I travel...[/QUOTE]Alamo/National and Thrifty should be fine, but DO NOT use Hertz. I have read and heard too many negative things about Hertz in the Dominican Republic. Yes, I use Hertz in the US, but NEVER in the DR.

Also, I have used Avis and Sixt in the DR, but over the years I have read mixed reviews about both agencies.

-Helpmann :)

I have always used Budget and paid with my VISA card. Visa does cover you out of the US as I checked before I rented in both Costa Rica and the DR. I book throught my American Airlines Advantage account and earns miles and a good rate.

[QUOTE=Lopkx]More information about security at the bars/clubs in Playa Dorado. Recently, the guards won't let in Dominican females who come in groups. I witness that myself once at Coco Boingo. I inquired why, and I was told it is because they have been getting complaints from the foreign female guests at the complex about the local females taking the attention away from their men. And the bars have to ensure they service those who stay at the complex first and foremost. Talk about jealously. Crazy![/QUOTE]The guards at the entrance of Playa Dorada would not allow me to enter with the two Dominican chicas. The two chicas were desperate to get into Playa Dorada, one chica said she could hide in the trunk, to which I said no. Eventually one chica laid on the floor near the back seat when I drove up to the guards at the service entrance. The other chica was in the front passenger seat and the guards waived me through.

On the weekends many Dominicans will stay at hotels in Playa Dorada. I guess late at night if the guards see dominican chicas who are not wearing the wristband from an all inclusive hotel, the guards won't let in more than one dominicana chica who is accompanied by a foreigner.

I wish to thank everyone who provided me feedback on car rental choices and insurance suggestions. I booked my flight for May 1st and rented from Budget with VISA. Expedia offered insurance for $10/day so I added that just to be safe.

It looks like my budget is just about right for a week of fun and sun. Maybe this time I will get up enough motivation to play some golf while in the DR.

[QUOTE=Bogiemaker]I wish to thank everyone who provided me feedback on car rental choices and insurance suggestions. I booked my flight for May 1st and rented from Budget with VISA. Expedia offered insurance for $10/day so I added that just to be safe.

It looks like my budget is just about right for a week of fun and sun. Maybe this time I will get up enough motivation to play some golf while in the DR.[/QUOTE]

One more.
Decline the insurance company insurance in favor of your VISA rental car insurance.
Take the liability offered by the rental company.
Its better to have it if you hit some idiot on a motoconcho cutting in front of you to make a left turn from the right lane.
You'll be glad you did.
If your first time driving, make all turns, lane changes, etc, slow and gradual enough so idiots on motoconchos violating some traffic law have enough opportunity to adjust.
Remember, any accidents will be YOUR fault, 'cause YOU have money.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]One more.

Decline the insurance company insurance in favor of your VISA rental car insurance.

Take the liability offered by the rental company.

Its better to have it if you hit some idiot on a motoconcho cutting in front of you to make a left turn from the right lane.

You'll be glad you did.

If your first time driving, make all turns, lane changes, etc, slow and gradual enough so idiots on motoconchos violating some traffic law have enough opportunity to adjust.

Remember, any accidents will be YOUR fault, 'cause YOU have money.[/QUOTE]Driving at night oftentimes the visibility sucks with the car's headlights low beams, unfortunately on some roads you will have to use the high beams, even if means the drivers coming in the opposite don't like it. Better to be able see what is in front of your car than not inconveniencing the other drivers. Many drivers in DR will always have their high beams on, so you will not be the only one. Certain roads at night you can get by with the low beams, other roads you have to have the high beams on.

The highway near Boca Chica (near Santo Domingo) with the cement barrier in the middle and lots of locals around, is the road I usually always have to have the high beams on at night, if I don't, there is black void on the drivers side in front of the car and I really don't want to hit a pedestrian or a guy on a motoconcho.

[QUOTE=Mr Gogo]If you want to brush up on your Spanish,watch Sabado gigante.You also get eye candy which helps you concentrate more on whats going on.[/QUOTE]Don Francisco (Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld is his real name, he is a Jewish guy from Chile) is the guy who runs that show. He has some fine chicas surrounding him on that show and sometimes he has bikini contests, lots of skin.

FYI,

For those looking for economical accomodations in Puerto Plata with a very guest-friendly, chica-friendly environment, am posting the following info.

Harborview Condos is run by Bill Lane, who used to manage Field of Dreams.
The place is in POP, but off the main road and therefore, very quiet.

Accomodations are simple, but has a pool; small bar/eating area, and is chica friendly. Billy is an icon of the DR mongering scene and has a million stories and information on everything on North Coast/DR mongering.

A good choice if looking for a good place to get away (or hide from the novia). A few guys looking to have a place all to themselves might consider this.
No on-site chicas, but Bill has a list of names and can fix you up if needed.
(or BYOC).
For anyone staying with a group at Playa Dorada and wishing a "hideaway", this is a good candidate.
Billy can arrange pickup.

1 bedroom daily rate of $35us, weekly rate @ 199us and biweekly @ 399us.
2 bedroom daily rate of $50us, weekly rate @ 299us and biweekly @ 599us
Billy's cell is 1-829-432-4503
Condo web site is [[url]http://harborviewcondos.4t.com][/url]

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]FYI,

For those looking for economical accomodations in Puerto Plata with a very guest-friendly, chica-friendly environment, am posting the following info.

Harborview Condos is run by Bill Lane, who used to manage Field of Dreams.

The place is in POP, but off the main road and therefore, very quiet.

Accomodations are simple, but has a pool; small bar/eating area, and is chica friendly. Billy is an icon of the DR mongering scene and has a million stories and information on everything on North Coast/DR mongering.

A good choice if looking for a good place to get away (or hide from the novia). A few guys looking to have a place all to themselves might consider this.

No on-site chicas, but Bill has a list of names and can fix you up if needed.

(or BYOC).

For anyone staying with a group at Playa Dorada and wishing a "hideaway", this is a good candidate.

Billy can arrange pickup.

1 bedroom daily rate of $35us, weekly rate at 199us and biweekly at 399us.

2 bedroom daily rate of $50us, weekly rate at 299us and biweekly at 599us

Billy's cell is 1-829-432-4503

Condo web site is [[url]http://harborviewcondos. 4t. Com][/url][/QUOTE]Has anyone stayed there yet? Billy is a great guy and hope this venture is going well for him. The prices seem decent both rental and purchase.

Hello All

I have a general question. In your opinions is one better then the other?

Field of Dreams VS Blackbeards ??

Why?

Thank you very much as Im making planning decisions.

[QUOTE=Drddd]Hello All

I have a general question. In your opinions is one better then the other?

Field of Dreams VS Blackbeards ??

Why?

Thank you very much as Im making planning decisions.[/QUOTE]

No offense, but this has been covered in this thread ad nauseum.
Do some thread searches and you'll find your answer.
If this is your first trip, BB will be easier, more enjoyable.

Why? Check my posts/the Puerto Plata thread.

[QUOTE=Drddd]In your opinions is one better then the other?

Field of Dreams VS Blackbeards ??[/QUOTE]
I would do BB's for no more than two nights, then move on to Sosua, and explore!

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]Driving at night oftentimes the visibility sucks with the car's headlights low beams, unfortunately on some roads you will have to use the high beams, even if means the drivers coming in the opposite don't like it. Better to be able see what is in front of your car than not inconveniencing the other drivers. Many drivers in DR will always have their high beams on, so you will not be the only one. Certain roads at night you can get by with the low beams, other roads you have to have the high beams on.

The highway near Boca Chica (near Santo Domingo) with the cement barrier in the middle and lots of locals around, is the road I usually always have to have the high beams on at night, if I don't, there is black void on the drivers side in front of the car and I really don't want to hit a pedestrian or a guy on a motoconcho.[/QUOTE]That inconveniced driver may have worse eyes then you, be blinded by your high beams and run into you. The best way is to use low beams and slow down. You should never over drive your headlights.

[QUOTE=Drddd]Hello All

I have a general question. In your opinions is one better then the other?

Field of Dreams VS Blackbeards ??

Why?

Thank you very much as Im making planning decisions.[/QUOTE]
First are you a explorer and risk taker or wanted things already explored?
If you are a explorer go to Sosua. Otherwise go to BB.

[QUOTE=Mick888]That inconveniced driver may have worse eyes then you, be blinded by your high beams and run into you. The best way is to use low beams and slow down. You should never over drive your headlights.[/QUOTE]I am usually driving a small car in the Dom Rep, many guys (probably 90%) driving big SUV's, buses and trucks always have their high beams on in Dom Rep. I try to be polite when I drive, but there are times in the Dom Rep on certain roads where you have to have the high beams on.

The highway near Boca Chica (near Santo Domingo) has a three foot high cement barrier separating the highway. No overhead lights on that road, no reflectors on the cement barrier, no reflective paint on the road to show the lanes, people and motoconchos cross that road. Even driving 40 miles per hour, I have to use the high beams on that road at times to see what is in front of the car on the drivers side. I try only to use the low beams whenever possible.

I hate when people don't turn off their high beams and I have been blinded many times by cars and buses (behind me and coming in the opposite direction). Some buses have 6 headlights in Dom Rep, which is no fun when they are behind you on a narrow two lane road.

I have been blinded by cars coming in the opposite direction, on the road that connects Puerto Plata and Santiago (I had my low beams on at the time).

The main road in Puerto Plata has overhead lights. The road from Puerto Plata to sousa has no lights. You have to be aware of the occasional horse that will wander onto that road, as well as motorcycles with no lights.

I have never seen wildlife cross the road in Dom Rep. Where I live in New York, I always have to watch out for deer and other wildlife crossing in front of me.

Hitting a pedestrian or motorcycle (that has no lights), is a far greater fear for me, than a car hitting me head on.

For 1 000 pesos(less than 30 dollars), you can spend one night at Mountainview hotel in Puerto Plata city.

The hotel shows a grand entrance with stairs and green foliage with balcony .

you can bring a chica anytime and some of the mototaxis drivers will even go and get you a chica to check .

About 2 minutes from the Caribe Tours bus station and a taxi driver should not charge you more than 120 pesos (3 bucks).

[QUOTE=Victorn]For 1 000 pesos(less than 30 dollars), you can spend one night at Mountainview hotel in Puerto Plata city.

The hotel shows a grand entrance with stairs and green foliage with balcony .

you can bring a chica anytime and some of the mototaxis drivers will even go and get you a chica to check .

About 2 minutes from the Caribe Tours bus station and a taxi driver should not charge you more than 120 pesos (3 bucks).[/QUOTE]Good info, thanks.

[QUOTE=Lopkx]More information about security at the bars/clubs in Playa Dorado. Recently, the guards won't let in Dominican females who come in groups. I witness that myself once at Coco Boingo. I inquired why, and I was told it is because they have been getting complaints from the foreign female guests at the complex about the local females taking the attention away from their men. And the bars have to ensure they service those who stay at the complex first and foremost. Talk about jealously. Crazy![/QUOTE]


Just got back from PP last night. For the first time I could not get a girl into the bars/disco at Playa Dorado. Just myself and a girl. Well I should say get her in for anywhere near a reasonable price.


Drddd,

A friend of mine will post a review of FOD from last week when he gets back in a day or two......but it will not be good!

Some guys on the forum have reported that they like to bring cash or frequent the atm's in the DR. However if I am going to be staying at BB's so is it best to bring along cash? What has been the most convenient method of financing the costs at BB's?

[QUOTE=Gfechaser]Some guys on the forum have reported that they like to bring cash or frequent the atm's in the DR. However if I am going to be staying at BB's so is it best to bring along cash? What has been the most convenient method of financing the costs at BB's?[/QUOTE]You can charge your room, food and bar tab to a card. But there is a 20% surcharge to use your card. The nearest atm at BB is out on the main road at the texaco station. BB charges for your room when you arrive. So there goes some dollars right there. You can change money at Jenny store on the way in and if you like to walk during the day, it is not really far. I bring cash.

[QUOTE=Gfechaser]Some guys on the forum have reported that they like to bring cash or frequent the atm's in the DR. However if I am going to be staying at BB's so is it best to bring along cash? What has been the most convenient method of financing the costs at BB's?[/QUOTE]

I've always just brought cash when staying at BB's previously. Unless something has changed recently, there aren't any atms in Costambar. Although there obviously are in POP and at the Texaco on the hwy there. But neither of those are particularly convenient, and would require a taxi ride or you having a rental. Once there however, it wouldn't be a stretch to state you'll meet some wingmen, and someone will have a car, or will want to go into POP or Sosua and split a cab with you.

It's been a bit since I've stayed there, as I'm mostly in Sosua these days though.

[QUOTE=Gfechaser]Some guys on the forum have reported that they like to bring cash or frequent the atm's in the DR. However if I am going to be staying at BB's so is it best to bring along cash? What has been the most convenient method of financing the costs at BB's?[/QUOTE]


Dont pay BB's with a credit card or pay your final bar/restaurant bill in dollars. With a card you pay 20% more and if you pay the final bill in dollars you use their low exchange rate since everything is bought in peso's.

There is an ATM across from the university where they college kids hang out, it is closer then the Texaco. It is right there at the end of the crappy road before you turn on the main drag. No guard and the cab drivers will charge you gringo prices to get there.

The more I go to the Dom the more I get frustrated at the prices we have to pay for cabs.

[QUOTE=Gfechaser]Some guys on the forum have reported that they like to bring cash or frequent the atm's in the DR. However if I am going to be staying at BB's so is it best to bring along cash? What has been the most convenient method of financing the costs at BB's?[/QUOTE]If you've decided to go the cash route at BBs, consider travelers cheques since BBs still accepts them and so does the local Jenny's grocery mart a few blocks away when exchanging to pesos. In the DR, I feel a hell of a lot better having travelers cheques on me then a whole shitload of actual US cash.

[QUOTE=Doker44]Dont pay BB's with a credit card or pay your final bar/restaurant bill in dollars. With a card you pay 20% more and if you pay the final bill in dollars you use their low exchange rate since everything is bought in peso's.

There is an ATM across from the university where they college kids hang out, it is closer then the Texaco. It is right there at the end of the crappy road before you turn on the main drag. No guard and the cab drivers will charge you gringo prices to get there.

The more I go to the Dom the more I get frustrated at the prices we have to pay for cabs.[/QUOTE]

So if flying in to POP where do I go to change money. Must I stop at one of the corner money exchange places that were discussed in the forum on the way to BB's? Where is the best place to exchange money?

[QUOTE=Gfechaser]So if flying in to POP where do I go to change money. Must I stop at one of the corner money exchange places that were discussed in the forum on the way to BB's? Where is the best place to exchange money?[/QUOTE]Exactly, anyplace is better than the airport.

[QUOTE=Gfechaser]So if flying in to POP where do I go to change money. Must I stop at one of the corner money exchange places that were discussed in the forum on the way to BB's? Where is the best place to exchange money?[/QUOTE]


Jenny's supermarket is the best place to exchange money while staying at Blackbeard's. You have to drive right by it on the way to Blackbeard's. It is about a ten minute walk from Blackbeard's. Outstanding exchange rates, and the the money exchanger is a very honest guy. I gave him an extra (US) hundred while exchanging one day by accident, he came running out of the store as I was walking down the street and made it right. That scored a lot of points with me.

[QUOTE=TeamHorny]Jenny's supermarket is the best place to exchange money while staying at Blackbeard's. You have to drive right by it on the way to Blackbeard's. It is about a ten minute walk from Blackbeard's. Outstanding exchange rates, and the the money exchanger is a very honest guy. I gave him an extra (US) hundred while exchanging one day by accident, he came running out of the store as I was walking down the street and made it right. That scored a lot of points with me.[/QUOTE]

If you want to exchange lots of USD Jenny's sometimes doesn't have enough pesos on hand. They are just a store and not a bank after all. When I was at BB's last Jan I saw a cambio near BB's that had a sign out front offering the highest rate being paid on the street at the time but I didn't actually try them out as I had enough coin at the time (36.05 pesos=1 USD). Directions: Walk out of BB's and go left down the road towards the beach. After 150 yards turn left at the next intersection walking away from the beach and walk 3 minutes up the road to the top of the rise. Walk to the next intersection and its on the right in a stand alone building that looks more like a residence. There was a sign saying they exchange money and the rate was excellent. About a 5 minute walk if that.
If you are using any of BB's recommended taxi drivers those guys can be trusted to take you to a good place to exchange money on the way into BB's or on any trips out. Don't exchange at the airport (POP). BB's will exchange but their rate will be 1-2 points below the best street rate but that can work if its raining and you don't want to go walking, just don't exchange too much there.
I strongly urge you to NEVER put any charges onto your room bill. Pay cash as you go for ALL your drinks and food. Its not that BB's staff will try to rip you off, they won't. But Dominicans aren't exactly the best or smartest people when it comes to record keeping and they often will make mostly honest mistakes. IE: They tried to charge me a $16.00 laundry bill when I checked out. It was a mistake and they promptly dropped it off my bill. Avoid the sticker shock on the way out by paying as you go there.

[QUOTE=Gfechaser]Some guys on the forum have reported that they like to bring cash or frequent the atm's in the DR. However if I am going to be staying at BB's so is it best to bring along cash? What has been the most convenient method of financing the costs at BB's?[/QUOTE]

Each has his own way of doing things.
I bring cash BUT.. when I arrive at the airport, I travel directly to Costambar.
I carry my cash on my person, but not in my wallet.
I am not spending time on the street or taking side trips.
I do not flash whatever cash I have at any time.

I take out just as much as I want to cash at Jenny's.
(On that subject, I have changed as much as 1000 dollars at a time).
When I do so, I get hold of the manager, not the cashier, and we discreetly change the money in the back office.

I then go directly to BB, pay my room bill in pesos on arrival, and the rest of the cash, excluding short-term expenses, goes into the room safe.

Paying in pesos at BB versus cash, will save you 5-6%, as the hotel exchange rate is a little less than Jenny's.

If you prefer, take travelers' checks, but I would still change the dollars outside the hotel.
A novia pointed out a money exchange there near the store that is just as good, but when I change money I usually stop there to buy some bottled water, etc. as well.

[QUOTE=TeamHorny]Jenny's supermarket is the best place to exchange money while staying at Blackbeard's. You have to drive right by it on the way to Blackbeard's. It is about a ten minute walk from Blackbeard's. Outstanding exchange rates, and the the money exchanger is a very honest guy. I gave him an extra (US) hundred while exchanging one day by accident, he came running out of the store as I was walking down the street and made it right. That scored a lot of points with me.[/QUOTE]


I respectfully disagree, the best place is described by Geolopes below. I believe it is the Association (not sure on that) but it is closer and easier to use then Jennys ( you dont have to go into a busy supermarket looking all over the place for the guy or knocking on the back door). Just walk in go to the window and in 3 minutes your out. Rate is on window and it was 36.2. They give you a receipt with the breakdown and count the money very slowly in front of you, very official and professional.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Each has his own way of doing things.

I bring cash BUT. When I arrive at the airport, I travel directly to Costambar.

I carry my cash on my person, but not in my wallet.

I am not spending time on the street or taking side trips.

I do not flash whatever cash I have at any time.

I take out just as much as I want to cash at Jenny's.

(On that subject, I have changed as much as 1000 dollars at a time).

When I do so, I get hold of the manager, not the cashier, and we discreetly change the money in the back office.

I then go directly to BB, pay my room bill in pesos on arrival, and the rest of the cash, excluding short-term expenses, goes into the room safe.

Paying in pesos at BB versus cash, will save you 5-6%, as the hotel exchange rate is a little less than Jenny's.

If you prefer, take travelers' checks, but I would still change the dollars outside the hotel.

A novia pointed out a money exchange there near the store that is just as good, but when I change money I usually stop there to buy some bottled water, etc. As well.[/QUOTE]Grab money from ATM is good exchange rate. Better than BB's who grab a few points.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Each has his own way of doing things.
I bring cash BUT.. when I arrive at the airport, I travel directly to Costambar.
I carry my cash on my person, but not in my wallet.
I am not spending time on the street or taking side trips.
I do not flash whatever cash I have at any time.

I take out just as much as I want to cash at Jenny's.
(On that subject, I have changed as much as 1000 dollars at a time).
When I do so, I get hold of the manager, not the cashier, and we discreetly change the money in the back office.

I then go directly to BB, pay my room bill in pesos on arrival, and the rest of the cash, excluding short-term expenses, goes into the room safe.

Paying in pesos at BB versus cash, will save you 5-6%, as the hotel exchange rate is a little less than Jenny's.

If you prefer, take travelers' checks, but I would still change the dollars outside the hotel.
A novia pointed out a money exchange there near the store that is just as good, but when I change money I usually stop there to buy some bottled water, etc. as well.[/QUOTE]

Thank you Yanqui and thanks to Doker44 as well for confirming that the cambio near BB's that I mentioned a few posts back is valid. Yanqui has a good point about paying for your room upon arrival in pesos. Its a slightly better value. I did the math with a pocket calculator on my last visit and found that if I paid the chicas in pesos rather than USD I saved $2.00 on ST sessions. I tipped that advantage away to the girls anyway but its nice to know you're getting a better deal whan paying for food and booze in pesos than USD. Too bad i didn't do that for my room. I'll be sure to hit Jenny's on the way in on my next visit to pay for the room in pesos upon arrival and hit the cambio when needed after that as needed.

I just finished reading the latest BB Newsletter for March, anyone have any info, names etc about some of the chicas pictured in the latest issue.

Thanks

I was at FOD from 7-9 March. I was originally scheduled to be there for three nights, then to BB's for seven nights, but I had to leave FOD after two nights and go to BB's. I just couldn't stand FOD anymore. Upon arrival to FOD, I found it's layout to be great and the rooms very comfortable and accomodating. The price, $60 USD per night including breakfast was very reasonable and the breakfast provided was great! The bar service was good also.

BUT. At 8:00 pm on a Monday night, the place was dead, no chicas, just me alone at the bar having a beer. So I jumped into a cab and went over to BB's for an hour. The friends I was to meet there in a few days were at the bar having a beer and the girl I made plans with was playing pool. It was like I had come home. So after an hour, I took my girl to FOD to spent the night. Upon arrival to FOD, the first thing she said to me in her wonderful Dominican accent "why you stay here? " it was about 10: 30 at night and we just left swinging BB's to arrive to the quiet of FOD.

So Monday night lead into Tuesday afternoon. There were about 6 chicas hanging at the bar all day. I took Josi, an old friend from BB's for a short time. Then I took a nap. Woke up around seven and went to eat and watch the New York news and the NBC nightly news. There were about six chicas hanging around, some flocked over to me while I was eating, looking for something to do for the night, but I politely brushed them off. From there I went to check my e-mail on the one computer they had for guest, which was almost as slow as dial up. This computer is located in a room with a huge window facing the parking and the Playa Dorada resort entrance.

While checking my e-mail, I looked up and saw some gangsta wannabe's walking across the parking lot. I counted 13 of them.

When I finshed on the computer and walked by towards my room, I could see them fooling around with the girls. Including grouping and humping them from behind. Probably all in good fun but now the boys outnumbered the girls.

I have been mongering to the DR since 2003 and at all the places I have been the boys never outnumbered the girls. While I was in my room, they moved to the pavillion that was in the center of the FOD compund. I could hear them negotiating with the chica's, still grouping and humping them.

That was all I needed!

I then immediately got on the phone and called BB's to see if they could take me a night earlier. They said they could, I then called my cab driver friend, he told me he could be there in 15 minutes. Then I went to the desk and told them I was leaving and to get my bill ready. Back to the room to pack, the fastest I have ever packed and then paid my bill and gone. While I was walking out, the guys were still fooling around with all the chicas.

Once I arrived to BB's, it was like everything is the way it should B. I was comfortable with my friends and the girl I plans with, in a place that everyone around me was having fun!

So. That was my experience wth FOD. It wasn't good.

While FOD's compound layout and prices have the potential to be serious competion for BB's.

But until they get some sort of control of the girls and enforce rules about non-guest coming in and taking who they want, I personally could not advise any one to go to FOD, not until these improvments were in place.

Also guys, remember, this is just my experience, it doesn't mean the same thing would happen to you.

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[QUOTE=Ctclubs]I just finished reading the latest BB Newsletter for March, anyone have any info, names etc about some of the chicas pictured in the latest issue.

Thanks[/QUOTE]There is a good chance that by the time you decide to go there, only one or two from the BB newsletter you'd still recognize so I wouldn't concern myself too much over those pics. I was there last autumn so I only recognized one in the pics. There are fresh faces there constantly.

[QUOTE=FirstDude]I was at FOD from 7-9 March. I was originally scheduled to be there for three nights, then to BB's for seven nights, but I had to leave FOD after two nights and go to BB's. I just couldn't stand FOD anymore. Upon arrival to FOD, I found it's layout to be great and the rooms very comfortable and accomodating. The price, $60 USD per night including breakfast was very reasonable and the breakfast provided was great! The bar service was good also.

BUT. At 8:00 pm on a Monday night, the place was dead, no chicas, just me alone at the bar having a beer. So I jumped into a cab and went over to BB's for an hour. The friends I was to meet there in a few days were at the bar having a beer and the girl I made plans with was playing pool. It was like I had come home. So after an hour, I took my girl to FOD to spent the night. Upon arrival to FOD, the first thing she said to me in her wonderful Dominican accent "why you stay here? " it was about 10: 30 at night and we just left swinging BB's to arrive to the quiet of FOD.

So Monday night lead into Tuesday afternoon. There were about 6 chicas hanging at the bar all day. I took Josi, an old friend from BB's for a short time. Then I took a nap. Woke up around seven and went to eat and watch the New York news and the NBC nightly news. There were about six chicas hanging around, some flocked over to me while I was eating, looking for something to do for the night, but I politely brushed them off. From there I went to check my e-mail on the one computer they had for guest, which was almost as slow as dial up. This computer is located in a room with a huge window facing the parking and the Playa Dorada resort entrance.

While checking my e-mail, I looked up and saw some gangsta wannabe's walking across the parking lot. I counted 13 of them.

When I finshed on the computer and walked by towards my room, I could see them fooling around with the girls. Including grouping and humping them from behind. Probably all in good fun but now the boys outnumbered the girls.

I have been mongering to the DR since 2003 and at all the places I have been the boys never outnumbered the girls. While I was in my room, they moved to the pavillion that was in the center of the FOD compund. I could hear them negotiating with the chica's, still grouping and humping them.

That was all I needed!

I then immediately got on the phone and called BB's to see if they could take me a night earlier. They said they could, I then called my cab driver friend, he told me he could be there in 15 minutes. Then I went to the desk and told them I was leaving and to get my bill ready. Back to the room to pack, the fastest I have ever packed and then paid my bill and gone. While I was walking out, the guys were still fooling around with all the chicas.

Once I arrived to BB's, it was like everything is the way it should B. I was comfortable with my friends and the girl I plans with, in a place that everyone around me was having fun!

So. That was my experience wth FOD. It wasn't good.

While FOD's compound layout and prices have the potential to be serious competion for BB's.

But until they get some sort of control of the girls and enforce rules about non-guest coming in and taking who they want, I personally could not advise any one to go to FOD, not until these improvments were in place.

Also guys, remember, this is just my experience, it doesn't mean the same thing would happen to you.

[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]You were the only one there. And seems like may have been a first time. You need a wingman and generally Billy would be there.

If you have a group it is a great place to make your own fun.

[QUOTE=Escort King]You were the only one there. And seems like may have been a first time. You need a wingman and generally Billy would be there.

If you have a group it is a great place to make your own fun.[/QUOTE]It may have been my first time at FOD but not my first time mongering.

While having a wingman is always great, I don't require it to find my way around or to have a good time.

I do agree with you that if you have a group of guys, FOD's set up would be a good place to go as you would own the place and "make your own fun."

[QUOTE=FirstDude]It may have been my first time at FOD but not my first time mongering.

While having a wingman is always great, I don't require it to find my way around or to have a good time.

I do agree with you that if you have a group of guys, FOD's set up would be a good place to go as you would own the place and "make your own fun. "[/QUOTE]have done it with a group of six guys. We really did have a great time. And there were some strays. Ones and twos. That made happy hour fun. The condos in Sousa off the main drag are good if you have mates in town. Solo fun but paced. BBs. Wild Sousa.

Last week, Victorn mentioned a chica friendly hotel(Mountain view) that is in POP 2 mins away from the Caribe tours bus stop. I was wondering has anyone stayed here before, or know exactly in what direction from the Caribe tour bus stop this hotel is located? I tried to inbox Victorn but he is only a regular member and cannot receive any messages. Any and all help is appreciated.

[QUOTE=Mandingo Al]Last week, Victorn mentioned a chica friendly hotel(Mountain view) that is in POP 2 mins away from the Caribe tours bus stop. I was wondering has anyone stayed here before, or know exactly in what direction from the Caribe tour bus stop this hotel is located? I tried to inbox Victorn but he is only a regular member and cannot receive any messages. Any and all help is appreciated.[/QUOTE]You are lucky, my friend; I just read your question.

To get there from the Caribe Tours Bus Terminal, just pass the bus ticket office to get out and turn left. The first street you meet, turn right on that street and keep going straight in that direction. If you are walking it (it is possible) you will go up a small slope and if you keep your eyes open you will see a street sign advertising the place. About four or five street corners going up.

Best option: get on a MOTOtaxi and ask him to drop you at the hotel for about 30 pesos dominicanos from the Caribe bus terminal.

Apologies if this has already been reported but I find no search hits on this place.

Has anyone been to this place ...dr dot com?

It seems to have a good mix of east, south and dr girls. Possibly a decent half way between BB and the high end AIs.

[QUOTE=Meesee]Apologies if this has already been reported but I find no search hits on this place.

Has anyone been to this place ...dr dot com?

It seems to have a good mix of east, south and dr girls. Possibly a decent half way between BB and the high end AIs.[/QUOTE]Just googled the place - it looks very very nice, and their packages include the girls. But "3 days, 2 nights, 7 girls, $3095" sure sounds high-end to me, even for a "rodizio das meninas".

[QUOTE=Westy]Just googled the place - it looks very very nice, and their packages include the girls. But "3 days, 2 nights, 7 girls, $3095" sure sounds high-end to me, even for a "rodizio das meninas".[/QUOTE]DR nights? Seems interesting.

[QUOTE=Westy]Just googled the place - it looks very very nice, and their packages include the girls. But "3 days, 2 nights, 7 girls, $3095" sure sounds high-end to me, even for a "rodizio das meninas".[/QUOTE]I saw a price of 3 nights for $2200 (a common monthly special). Seemed reasonable.

It's higher price than places like BB for sure, but less than Viking (was), exoticretreat.net or charlisangels. So it seemed a middle ground.

All these resorts are meant to do a lot more than get you laid- it's doing it in a resort setting that is more. If you just want a good romp in the hay, then by all means BB and FOD is the way to go. All are wonderful, albeit different, options.

[QUOTE=Meesee]I saw a price of 3 nights for $2200 (a common monthly special). Seemed reasonable.

It's higher price than places like BB for sure, but less than Viking (was), exoticretreat.net or charlisangels. So it seemed a middle ground.

All these resorts are meant to do a lot more than get you laid- it's doing it in a resort setting that is more. If you just want a good romp in the hay, then by all means BB and FOD is the way to go. All are wonderful, albeit different, options.[/QUOTE]If a false fantasy is what they want, ok so be it. But what bothers me is the laziness and the arrogance. For that kind of money they can take a spanish class and venture out and get the same exact thing. They are paying for quick convieniece and fantasy. Is the pussy any better there than BB? When I'm on vacation I tip the maids to keep my room extra clean, same concept.

Just finished looking at the Blackbeard's newsletter. Here's an excerpt. What a crock! (That's pirate talk for bullsh*t) It looks like the owner of Blackbeard's has cut a deal with the monopoly taxi drivers. Anybody who has visited here more than a couple of weeks knows that all the taxi drivers have converted their cabs to burn propane. Propane costs 75 pesos a gallon (about $2.07).

True, the problem is not limited to the DR -- it's limited to Costambar, Playa Dorada, and the POP airport.

Taxi Woes

The Coconut Telegraph (Pirate Talk for Internet), is full of stories about visitors to the DR getting ripped off by taxi drivers. This problem is not limited to just the DR. Travel any where in the Caribbean and taxi drivers are gonna try and take you for what you are willing to pay . . . nature of the Beast, period.

The Problem . . .

Consider the following - 1). Don't expect cheap transportation - unless you want to take a bus. 2). Gasoline costs over FIVE DOLLARS A GALLON. 3). Most visitors don't speak Spanish, so they would rather pay than try and negotiate.

[QUOTE=Bs Detective]Just finished looking at the Blackbeard's newsletter. Here's an excerpt. What a crock! (That's pirate talk for bullsh*t) It looks like the owner of Blackbeard's has cut a deal with the monopoly taxi drivers. Anybody who has visited here more than a couple of weeks knows that all the taxi drivers have converted their cabs to burn propane. Propane costs 75 pesos a gallon (about $2.07).

True, the problem is not limited to the DR -- it's limited to Costambar, Playa Dorada, and the POP airport.

Taxi Woes

The Coconut Telegraph (Pirate Talk for Internet), is full of stories about visitors to the DR getting ripped off by taxi drivers. This problem is not limited to just the DR. Travel any where in the Caribbean and taxi drivers are gonna try and take you for what you are willing to pay . . . nature of the Beast, period.

The Problem . . .

Consider the following - 1). Don't expect cheap transportation - unless you want to take a bus. 2). Gasoline costs over FIVE DOLLARS A GALLON. 3). Most visitors don't speak Spanish, so they would rather pay than try and negotiate.[/QUOTE]BBs has always gotten their margin - be it exchange rate, credit card fees etc so a kick back from taxis is not a surprise.

[QUOTE=Bs Detective]Just finished looking at the Blackbeard's newsletter. Here's an excerpt. What a crock! (That's pirate talk for bullsh*t) It looks like the owner of Blackbeard's has cut a deal with the monopoly taxi drivers. Anybody who has visited here more than a couple of weeks knows that all the taxi drivers have converted their cabs to burn propane. Propane costs 75 pesos a gallon (about $2.07).

True, the problem is not limited to the DR -- it's limited to Costambar, Playa Dorada, and the POP airport.

Taxi Woes

The Coconut Telegraph (Pirate Talk for Internet), is full of stories about visitors to the DR getting ripped off by taxi drivers. This problem is not limited to just the DR. Travel any where in the Caribbean and taxi drivers are gonna try and take you for what you are willing to pay . . . nature of the Beast, period.

The Problem . . .

Consider the following - 1). Don't expect cheap transportation - unless you want to take a bus. 2). Gasoline costs over FIVE DOLLARS A GALLON. 3). Most visitors don't speak Spanish, so they would rather pay than try and negotiate.[/QUOTE]Wow dude your first post is about what cabbies charge and the fuel they use, then you list BB as an accessory. But you won't share your adventures at BB concerning girls, food, pricing etc. Anyway I used to pay 15usd for a taxi from sosua.cabarette til I found out if I walk up to the highway it costs 50pesos. Besides 35usd to pick you and your luggage up at the airport then transport to BB seems reasonable. Sorry I don't feel your pain.

Well said.

[QUOTE=Mr Gogo]If a false fantasy is what they want, ok so be it. But what bothers me is the laziness and the arrogance. For that kind of money they can take a spanish class and venture out and get the same exact thing. They are paying for quick convieniece and fantasy. Is the pussy any better there than BB? When I'm on vacation I tip the maids to keep my room extra clean, same concept.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Mr Gogo]Wow dude your first post is about what cabbies charge and the fuel they use, then you list BB as an accessory. But you won't share your adventures at BB concerning girls, food, pricing etc. Anyway I used to pay 15usd for a taxi from sosua.cabarette til I found out if I walk up to the highway it costs 50pesos. Besides 35usd to pick you and your luggage up at the airport then transport to BB seems reasonable. Sorry I don't feel your pain.[/QUOTE]

The fare from POP airport to BB/Costambar is/was $45.
The distance will not burn half a gallon of gasoline.
So for several years now I've been renting a car.
Five days for under 200US with insurance.

I like, Yanqui69, Ponderosa and others rent a car. I realize that many will not feel comfortable renting a car as the traffic / roads / other drivers etc. in POP can make things a little risky. When I first started to got to the DR I took a taxi everywhere. The cost was much greater than renting a car if I wanted to go anywhere. The freedom of my own car has enhanced my visits. Rental information has been covereded in great detail in other reports but here are some little reminders:

1. Take the insurance
2. Get a map / do some homework so you know where you are going
3. Use a major rental agency Budget etc.
4. Inspect the car and check the spare tire
5. I take a taxi at night if I will be drinking while I am out
6. Wear your seat belt

Taxi / Money exchange thoughts:

I have used the taxi service that BB's arranges for you. On my first trip to BB's I spoke no spanish, went alone and was more than a little nervous arriving in a strange country. When I walked out of the terminal and saw a guy with my name on a sign most of my stress went away! The cost may be a little higher than one would like but that is the cost of doing business....I always factor it in to my budget. The taxi driver has even had to wait an hour before as my flight was delayed. BB's may get a small cut of the action from the taxi company but they are helping you and there is always a cost for that.

The same is true with exchanging money. The exchange rate at BB's is not as good as you could get down the road....but it is down the road.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]The fare from POP airport to BB/Costambar is/was $45.
The distance will not burn half a gallon of gasoline.

So for several years now I've been renting a car.

Five days for under 200US with insurance.[/QUOTE]I also rent cars now. But a couple years ago Kutha (isg) and I caught a cab in front of europa to go to BB. The guy was told to pick us up to return to sosua 4 hours later.He charged us 2000pesos (1mil each) for the trip. Maybe because we did a round trip we got a better rate. But the point is if you dont rent a car your going to have to deal with cabs, but negoitiate.

[quote=mr gogo]wow dude your first post is about what cabbies charge and the fuel they use, then you list bb as an accessory. but you won't share your adventures at bb concerning girls, food, pricing etc. anyway i used to pay 15usd for a taxi from sosua.cabarette til i found out if i walk up to the highway it costs 50pesos. besides 35usd to pick you and your luggage up at the airport then transport to bb seems reasonable. sorry i don't feel your pain.[/quote]i went to blackbeard's in march. the girls are mostly 5s and 6s. the few better looking girls they have are pretty "hard core". go upstairs, get it done, get paid, on to the next one. i don't mind 5s and 6s if they have a good attitude. the girls at blackbeards just sit around looking like they don't want to be there. all in all it was pretty lame.

considering that the hotel nickels and dimes you on every single item. the room, food, girls (yes according to two of the girls they have to pay the house a substantial cut), cigars, bathing suits, tours, viagra, lingerie, and now taxi rides, it's not a place i would recommend. i'd say pirate theme is very appropriate, the management [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord124][CodeWord124][/url] and pillages you every chance they get. ok, they have free mediocre coffee. anyway, there is much better chica action available in puerto plata and sosua.

when you stay at blackbeard's you are stuck in costambar and at the mercy of the monopoly taxi guys. unfortunately it's too far to walk out to the highway like you can do in cabarete or anyplace else. they made me pay $20 for a trip from blackbeard's to a location in puerto plata, but the trip back (from a non-monopoly taxi service) only cots 150 pesos (or about $4. i'm sure blackbeards got a piece of that $20. yeah, i know it's only $16, but on principle i don't like getting screwed if it's for 16 cents.

Bb is for newbies and the non adventurous now. The old days of wildness are gone. Guess am a little guilty on that one. We used to have an open bar in our rooms, throw wild loud parties in the jacuzzi late night and in general act like out of hand drunk mongers.

[quote=bs detective]i went to blackbeard's in march. the girls are mostly 5s and 6s. the few better looking girls they have are pretty "hard core". go upstairs, get it done, get paid, on to the next one. i don't mind 5s and 6s if they have a good attitude. the girls at blackbeards just sit around looking like they don't want to be there. all in all it was pretty lame.

considering that the hotel nickels and dimes you on every single item. the room, food, girls (yes according to two of the girls they have to pay the house a substantial cut), cigars, bathing suits, tours, viagra, lingerie, and now taxi rides, it's not a place i would recommend. i'd say pirate theme is very appropriate, the management [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord124][CodeWord124][/url] and pillages you every chance they get. ok, they have free mediocre coffee. anyway, there is much better chica action available in puerto plata and sosua.

when you stay at blackbeard's you are stuck in costambar and at the mercy of the monopoly taxi guys. unfortunately it's too far to walk out to the highway like you can do in cabarete or anyplace else. they made me pay $20 for a trip from blackbeard's to a location in puerto plata, but the trip back (from a non-monopoly taxi service) only cots 150 pesos (or about $4. i'm sure blackbeards got a piece of that $20. yeah, i know it's only $16, but on principle i don't like getting screwed if it's for 16 cents.[/quote]i guess it depends on opinion. i have not seen many 5's and 6's (always something that strikes your interest)at bb now actually some guy got a little tired and wanted to get out of bb for a bit, he went to clasicos and came back with a chica in the afternoon. very nice smile but not as hot as the girls sitting around the pool. of course the girls will tell you anything so they get more money of out of you and talk bad about bb staff rules etc. i have not heard anything bad from the girls.

like one of the other guys said it is a business, and they are working trying to make $$$ so if they move from 1 to the next can you blame them?

have to run for now.

Bs Detective,

Thanks for the info

[quote=bs detective]i went to blackbeard's in march. the girls are mostly 5s and 6s. the few better looking girls they have are pretty "hard core". go upstairs, get it done, get paid, on to the next one. i don't mind 5s and 6s if they have a good attitude. the girls at blackbeards just sit around looking like they don't want to be there. all in all it was pretty lame.

considering that the hotel nickels and dimes you on every single item. the room, food, girls (yes according to two of the girls they have to pay the house a substantial cut), cigars, bathing suits, tours, viagra, lingerie, and now taxi rides, it's not a place i would recommend. i'd say pirate theme is very appropriate, the management [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord124][CodeWord124][/url] and pillages you every chance they get. ok, they have free mediocre coffee. anyway, there is much better chica action available in puerto plata and sosua.

when you stay at blackbeard's you are stuck in costambar and at the mercy of the monopoly taxi guys. unfortunately it's too far to walk out to the highway like you can do in cabarete or anyplace else. they made me pay $20 for a trip from blackbeard's to a location in puerto plata, but the trip back (from a non-monopoly taxi service) only cots 150 pesos (or about $4. i'm sure blackbeards got a piece of that $20. yeah, i know it's only $16, but on principle i don't like getting screwed if it's for 16 cents.[/quote]

i was down at bbs in march also and i had a totally different experience. i have been to bbs, sosua and fod for punting purposes. i have gone off the beaten path to smaller cities and villages and been in and with local chicas at their “homes” in the barrio. i have had exposure to the dr from santiago to the north coast. i have had the pleasure to visit this island “paradise” well into the double digit occasions. i guess i am a glutton for punishment. i am not saying this to brag as there are a lot of guys on the board who are far more travelled than me. i say this to provide some background to my following comments. rest assured, those that know me understand i am a proponent of bbs, but have pointed out shortcomings of this establishment also.

bbs ain’t for everybody. neither is sosua, fod, boca chica or sdq. my personal comfort zone is splitting time with bbs and my novia. i go to bbs because, as a fellow punter of mine put it on my last trip, “it’s easy”. for me, i want chicas available at my whim and i personally don’t care to spend my time on the “hunt”. others like “the hunt”. that’s just me. some guys are more sosua guys, some fod. some guys like looking in the off the beaten track areas. some guys like throwing money around and others hold onto it like their life depends on it. to each their own. the dr provides many opportunities. i just have a problem with a new poster spending their only two posts dissing a place first, because the taxi rates are too high, then cause the girls look bored and are hard core. and then to go back to how bbs nickels and dimes you to death.

hard core chicas at bbs??? sure, but you will find hard core chicas anywhere you go on the island. have you ever gone to crystals? sosua? passions? it is not just a bbs phenomenon. i don’t know about you, but i have seen more hardcore chicas elsewhere. a lot depends on the individual approaching the girls. do you speak any spanish? do you have a drink with the girl first before heading to the room? do you get up to your room and start taking your clothes off as soon as the door closes? do you try and connect with the girl at all? if all you do is “wham-bam, thank you ‘mam”, that is what you will get. i may be speaking out of turn here, but i have often found with these latin chicas that you get back from the girls what you put into them. speak some spanish, flirt with the girls, find a connection and it pays dividends. i have been fortunate enough to get gfe from even many of the more “hardcore” girls here

5’s and 6’s at bbs? to me this is all luck of the draw and totally subjective to the individual. i can count on one hand the times i couldn’t find a chica that really gets my juices flowing and i have been going there for going on four years now. last time down in march i was amazed at the number of new chicas and the quality of the new crop of girls there.

as far as ”the management [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord124][CodeWord124][/url] and pillages you every chance they get”, i guess it is up to you and your definition of “[url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord124][CodeWord124][/url] and pillages”. 80 pesos for a president vs. 60 at a local bar, paying more for the convenience of buying viagra or cialis on site, exchanging currency here vs. jenny’s or dealing with the “costambar taxi mafia”, i guess i don’t sweat the small stuff. if they get a kickback on the taxis, i don’t think it is all that much. the taxis have a “mafia” at the airports and some other locations. if this bugs you too much, walk three more minutes from jenny’s market to the front gates of costambar get a taxi or motoconcho there, or better yet, rent a car like i do. i go down there not to spend money like a drunken sailor, but a few extra bucks here and there is not that big of a deal to me.

news flash: bbs is there to make money. so is crystals, fod, new garden, classico’s, la passions,… (i think you get the idea). if you don’t want to get nickel and dimed to death, maybe go to oxygen retreat, dr nights or total satisfaction. with these establishments you only grossly overpay once and then maybe then you can be happy. i for one am glad these places make money, because they will be there next time i want to go there. like i said, for me it is “easy”. i can easily stay for a week at bbs for the cost of two to three nights at these other “high end” places. for the newbie and those who don’t care for the sosua scene, i can’t think of a more cost effective destination than bbs.

i apologize if i am coming down hard on this. i guess 2 posts with no substance to the board gets under my skin. i have been sitting on the sideline for a bit reading the boards and this just riled me up.

my 2 cents,

p

good post. i have never been to blackbeards, the photos from bb posted here recently, the chicas look good. as a foreigner anywhere in the dom rep, you are seen as a walking atm machine. wages are low in dom rep, can't blame some dominicans for trying to milk the cash cow (foreigners).

there are some great chicas in dom rep and there are some terrible chicas. the game is to find a good chica (or several good chicas) who will not try to suck you dry of all of your cash (suck you dry in other ways is good).

[quote=ponderosa]i was down at bbs in march also and i had a totally different experience. i have been to bbs, sosua and fod for punting purposes. i have gone off the beaten path to smaller cities and villages and been in and with local chicas at their “homes” in the barrio. i have had exposure to the dr from santiago to the north coast. i have had the pleasure to visit this island “paradise” well into the double digit occasions. i guess i am a glutton for punishment. i am not saying this to brag as there are a lot of guys on the board who are far more travelled than me. i say this to provide some background to my following comments. rest assured, those that know me understand i am a proponent of bbs, but have pointed out shortcomings of this establishment also.

bbs ain’t for everybody. neither is sosua, fod, boca chica or sdq. my personal comfort zone is splitting time with bbs and my novia. i go to bbs because, as a fellow punter of mine put it on my last trip, “it’s easy”. for me, i want chicas available at my whim and i personally don’t care to spend my time on the “hunt”. others like “the hunt”. that’s just me. some guys are more sosua guys, some fod. some guys like looking in the off the beaten track areas. some guys like throwing money around and others hold onto it like their life depends on it. to each their own. the dr provides many opportunities. i just have a problem with a new poster spending their only two posts dissing a place first, because the taxi rates are too high, then cause the girls look bored and are hard core. and then to go back to how bbs nickels and dimes you to death.

hard core chicas at bbs??? sure, but you will find hard core chicas anywhere you go on the island. have you ever gone to crystals? sosua? passions? it is not just a bbs phenomenon. i don’t know about you, but i have seen more hardcore chicas elsewhere. a lot depends on the individual approaching the girls. do you speak any spanish? do you have a drink with the girl first before heading to the room? do you get up to your room and start taking your clothes off as soon as the door closes? do you try and connect with the girl at all? if all you do is “wham-bam, thank you ‘mam”, that is what you will get. i may be speaking out of turn here, but i have often found with these latin chicas that you get back from the girls what you put into them. speak some spanish, flirt with the girls, find a connection and it pays dividends. i have been fortunate enough to get gfe from even many of the more “hardcore” girls here

5’s and 6’s at bbs? to me this is all luck of the draw and totally subjective to the individual. i can count on one hand the times i couldn’t find a chica that really gets my juices flowing and i have been going there for going on four years now. last time down in march i was amazed at the number of new chicas and the quality of the new crop of girls there.

as far as ”the management [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord124][CodeWord124][/url] and pillages you every chance they get”, i guess it is up to you and your definition of “[url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord124][CodeWord124][/url] and pillages”. 80 pesos for a president vs. 60 at a local bar, paying more for the convenience of buying viagra or cialis on site, exchanging currency here vs. jenny’s or dealing with the “costambar taxi mafia”, i guess i don’t sweat the small stuff. if they get a kickback on the taxis, i don’t think it is all that much. the taxis have a “mafia” at the airports and some other locations. if this bugs you too much, walk three more minutes from jenny’s market to the front gates of costambar get a taxi or motoconcho there, or better yet, rent a car like i do. i go down there not to spend money like a drunken sailor, but a few extra bucks here and there is not that big of a deal to me.

news flash: bbs is there to make money. so is crystals, fod, new garden, classico’s, la passions,… (i think you get the idea). if you don’t want to get nickel and dimed to death, maybe go to oxygen retreat, dr nights or total satisfaction. with these establishments you only grossly overpay once and then maybe then you can be happy. i for one am glad these places make money, because they will be there next time i want to go there. like i said, for me it is “easy”. i can easily stay for a week at bbs for the cost of two to three nights at these other “high end” places. for the newbie and those who don’t care for the sosua scene, i can’t think of a more cost effective destination than bbs.

i apologize if i am coming down hard on this. i guess 2 posts with no substance to the board gets under my skin. i have been sitting on the sideline for a bit reading the boards and this just riled me up.

my 2 cents,

p[/quote]

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[QUOTE=Bs Detective]I went to Blackbeard's in March. The girls are mostly 5s and 6s. The few better looking girls they have are pretty "hard core". Go upstairs, get it done, get paid, on to the next one. I don't mind 5s and 6s if they have a good attitude.[/QUOTE]

Maybe it's me, but I found a 9 IMHO my first night while visiting BBs. Now, I stayed in the neighborhood, but not on the premises.

[QUOTE=Bs Detective]When you stay at Blackbeard's you are stuck in Costambar and at the mercy of the monopoly taxi guys. Unfortunately it's too far to walk out to the highway like you can do in Cabarete or anyplace else. They made me pay $20 for a trip from Blackbeard's to a location in Puerto Plata, but the trip back (from a non-monopoly taxi service) only cots 150 pesos (or about $4. I'm sure Blackbeards got a piece of that $20. Yeah, I know it's only $16, but on principle I don't like getting screwed if it's for 16 cents.[/QUOTE]

Well, again, maybe it's me. I walked to the gate and paid US$1 for a collectivo to downtown. I paid US$1 for another collectivo to Sosua. Now, both drivers were willing to make change, but it was not an issue. Also, you can take the public buses around town.

Tourists use taxis in Costambrar. If you speak Spanish and are willing to operate like a local, BBs and Costambrar is a bargain.

[quote=bs detective]considering that the hotel nickels and dimes you on every single item. the room, food, girls (yes according to two of the girls they have to pay the house a substantial cut), cigars, bathing suits, tours, viagra, lingerie, and now taxi rides, it's not a place i would recommend. i'd say pirate theme is very appropriate, the management [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord124][CodeWord124][/url] and pillages you every chance they get. [/quote]i would strongly disagree with the above criticism. i have visited blackbeard's a dozen times now, and i have never felt nickel and dimed. in fact, on my most recent visit (i just got home 3 days ago), my experience was exactly the opposite.

i encountered some terrible airline delays on the way down there, and ended up arriving at the hotel a full 24 hours behind schedule. i had e-mailed the office to alert them to my delay and ask them to please hold my room for me.

when i finally did drag my ass through the front door and check in, i noticed on my bill that they had not charged me for the night that i had missed. i thought that was very classy of them, and i mentioned to captain tim, that had i been charged for that missed night, i would not have complained. after all, i did make the reservation for that night, and they did hold that room for me, and it was not their fault that the travel problems caused me to show up a day late.

so i was once again made to feel welcome and appreciated as a guest at blackbeard's.

i had kind of a similar experience several trips ago. there was a problem with the ac in my deluxe single room on my final day, and they just could not seem to get it fixed. i asked for another room for my final night. the only available room was one of the more expensive ground-floor deluxe doubles. they cheerfully allowed me to move down to the deluxe double, and did not charge me the difference for the more expensive room. the problem with the air conditioner was their responsibility, and they (correctly) did not pass the expense of the new room along to me.

i have also observed numerous small and large improvement projects going on at the hotel over the course of many visits, and these things cost money, and they result in the guests feeling more comfortable. the aforementioned deluxe doubles have all been re-modeled, and they are beautiful and more functional than before. this had to be a very costly project for el capitan!

there is also new furniture in the lobby, very nice! a ceiling fan was installed in the lobby only days ago. there was a colorful new bedspread introduced into my room during my stay.

the food? i have always enjoyed the food at blackbeard's, but on this trip, it just seemed to be a little better than ever. i dined at the restaurant on 8 evenings with my chica, and twice invited another chica to eat with us. and on 2 or 3 other occasions invited another chica or 2 to have ice cream with us. that amounts to in excess of 18 meals. my restaurant tab. $152. that's slightly more than $8 a meal!

in my book that is a bargain, not nickel and diming.

my bar tab? drinks before dinner on some nights. drinks with dinner every night. drinks after dinner on some nights. 8 nights. $139. and of course the above quoted totals include the built in 10% gratuity.

blackbeard's is a business. they are there to make a profit, and they deserve to make a profit. in my opinion, blackbeard's is a great value. i am happy to pay their going rates. i want the place to continue to flourish, because i want to keep going back there. and i had to speak up in rebuttal of the criticism directed at my favorite destination.

long live blackbeard's!

Looks like the only BS being detected is your own!!

[QUOTE=Hudagle]


Blackbeard's is a business. They are there to make a profit, and they deserve to make a profit. In my opinion, Blackbeard's is a great value. I am happy to pay their going rates. I want the place to continue to flourish, because I want to keep going back there. And I had to speak up in rebuttal of the criticism directed at my favorite destination.

Long Live Blackbeard's![/QUOTE]

I also have had nothing but great visits at Blackbeard's (5 times) in the last two years. I have always been treated like a king by the staff and the chicas. I have no major complaints. Whenever I had a small problem it was taken care of to my satisfaction.

I know there is always going to be people that think it too confined and slow, but I like it. Someone's 6 might be my 8 and vice versa. I have had 9's-10's that sucked personality wise and have had 6's-7's that performed off the hook. Give me the 7 with the great personality any day. A great personailty can definately enhance a great sexual experience.

I personally can't say anything bad about BB's, I have also been to Sosua and stayed at the New Garden Hotel, which I like.

BB's and Sosua are two different flavors each with positives and negatives. The chica choices probably favor Sosua, but you also have no one to complain to about a chica if she gets out of line.

Wherever you go just try to focus on the positive and have a great time. Because you cant have the time you have in the D.R. here at home in the US.

Peace

[QUOTE=TeamHorny]...........Give me the 7 with the great personality any day. A great personailty can definately enhance a great sexual experience .......[/QUOTE]
That certainly is the truth. 10's are nice to look at but it sure does not mean they will put that big happy smile on your face.

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This offer is valid for travel between April 22 - June 16, 2010.
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Blackout dates: May 27 - June 1.

Seen this on there website for anyone traveling during these dates.
Happy Mongering :)[/QUOTE] D! does blackout days always get me. Thanks for the info. For does who take Delta from Atlanta to POP. They are back on there shorter schedule of Saturday flights only. Delta rates running about $500-600. Crazy! What a different in rates!

[QUOTE=Lopkx]D! does blackout days always get me. Thanks for the info. For does who take Delta from Atlanta to POP. They are back on there shorter schedule of Saturday flights only. Delta rates running about $500-600. Crazy! What a different in rates![/QUOTE]Just trying to help out, so many of you guys always answer questions for me, just returning the favor. If it gets down to $69 each way again I will post it!

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i choose a middle class room (essential a one bedroom with living room, dinning area, kitchen, & bathroom) for about $250/week a few months ago. now they have two types of prices. dominican and gringo price. the way to pay dominican price is either to speak very good spanish and act like you belong or have a dominican you know and trust reserve the apartment for you.

Spent 5 days at BB recently and just sharing a few observations.

If you want to party, book the weekend; if you want the place to yourself and the laid-back Caribbean pace of life, book the off-days.

Friday was a “Mardis Gras” night and the girls all wore costumes. They all got into dancing and like teenage girls, got into some “group girl” dances which were entertaining, and some occasional pole-dancing and showing off on the stage. (Rocio missed her calling. She should have gone into the theater. A real character. I felt a little like Toulouse Lautrec at the Moulin Rouge). – (Google it).
After 5 years of going to the RD, I got my first Bachata lesson. Back to the room with the novia.

Saturday was the “Miss Universe” contest, with (un)dress outfits and provocative dancing, occasional lap/face dancing. Yohanny won. No questions there. She can move unbelievably.
(Okay, maybe I’m a drag, but I had more fun on Friday).

By Sunday, most party-ers were leaving and the average age went way up. (I’m in my 50s, and I felt like the “kid”).
Fine, I made a daytrip and chilled with the novia.
By Monday, workers showed up to change the palm thatch on the restaurant-bar area.
Started hammering at 6:30 am to remove the old thatch and nails, and I was wondering what a power screwdriver would cost. Real life in the Caribbean.

I get up earlier than the novia, and usually stagger over in the morning to get coffee.
They had just made it and when I poured it in the cup, the bubbles/foam on top were a brownish color. Oh yeah.
Not bad for “mediocre” free coffee like some guy was complaining about last week.
(I personally was disgusted that the free caviar was too salty; -geez!).

The food was good. My meals included pork medallions ($8) and a rumpsteak they call the “Bandera Dominicana” (Dominican Flag) for about $7. (A salad and potato/rice choice included). A couple of times I opted for fish dinners at a favorite (smoky) local place off-site. All in all, dinners were good quality and service was good. One waitress in particular, Ruth, was on the ball. Very attentive (and when I ordered a bottle of red wine, she knew it wasn’t supposed to be chilled).
(So sue me, I stopped drinking Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill in college).
The waitresses all know I order the Mexican omelette and a plate of fruit for breakfast.

Many new faces among the girls in addition to some familiar friendly ones. As one might expect, numbers, selection are less during the day/off days, since there are fewer potential customers. I noted a lot of the “stars” were off that week. Numbers/selection goes up in the evening and on weekends. A one-time short visit is unlikely to provide a complete picture. Over time one knows what girls are available, and can make a date in advance for daytime or the next day with favorites. If a favorite is not there, have the mamasan make arrangements for later, or better yet, arrange in advance.

I always make use of Jenny’s supermarket for money. Airport rate was 32 pesos to the dollar. (Yahoo Finance showed the rate was 36.46).
Jenny’s offered 36.25 to the dollar.
As I was with the novia, I wasn't "mongering" per se, but all in all, had an enjoyable time for the cost and the info offered is accurate.

Suerte,
Y69

Staying at one of the all inclusive resorts for a long weekend with some buddies from college. I know we can't bring girls back into the resort without a hassle but where can we get action at night if we have a driver lined up to take us around? Everyone mentions BB and FOD but I assume you have to be staying there to take advantage of the amenities right? Or can we just go to the bar and rent a room for the night with a guest?

Any advice would be appreciated and I'll have a lengthy report for you when I get back.

[QUOTE=Devilman]Staying at one of the all inclusive resorts for a long weekend with some buddies from college. I know we can't bring girls back into the resort without a hassle but where can we get action at night if we have a driver lined up to take us around? Everyone mentions BB and FOD but I assume you have to be staying there to take advantage of the amenities right? Or can we just go to the bar and rent a room for the night with a guest?

Any advice would be appreciated and I'll have a lengthy report for you when I get back.[/QUOTE]There are places with girls and rooms - Passions in Sousa and a few others in PP.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Spent 5 days at BB recently and just sharing a few observations.
Suerte,
Y69[/QUOTE]

Thank you for reminding me how much I need to get back there.
The sooner the better. Some chica is going to get popped to the ceiling, the hostages are building up. Gotta release the hostages.


Respectfully
Carlos

[QUOTE=Devilman]Everyone mentions BB and FOD but I assume you have to be staying there to take advantage of the amenities right? Or can we just go to the bar and rent a room for the night with a guest?[/QUOTE]
I don't follow your logic here. Surely if you "rent a room for the night" then you would be "staying there"?

Cannot speak for BB but certainly at FoD you can rent a room for one night or even for a few hours at a reduced rate. You can take outside chicas in for the night and I would guess also for the short-time rental as well or, of course, you can choose from the chicas who are already on site.

I was there for a couple of hours this afternoon (Saturday) and I counted 15 (mostly attractive) chicas hanging round the bar plus any who may have been in the room with guests. There was something for everyone there*, chicas from 18 to early thirties, muy flaca to "thick", blancas to morenas, chicas new to the game and old favorites from Blackbeards.

* except for me - no haitianas!

However if you mean a group of you all sharing one room to bang your respective chicas then that might not be permitted, though I don't really know.

If you are picking up your chicas elsewhere then of course you could go to a cabaña. There are several on the road west out of Puerto Plata towards Cofresí. Your driver will know them all. La Roka is the most deluxe, Sensatión is many people's favorite, but they are all reliable.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]and a rumpsteak they call the “Bandera Dominicana” (Dominican Flag)[/QUOTE]
Great report as always from Yanqui69 but some confusion here surely. "Bandera Dominicana" is chicken, rice and beans. How many Dominicans can afford to eat rump steak?

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Great report as always from Yanqui69 but some confusion here surely. "Bandera Dominica" is chicken, rice and beans. How many Dominicans can afford to eat rump steak?[/QUOTE]

Can't say, bud.
On the menu that's what it was called, and I expected kind of a thinly sliced Palomillo type steak, but it was several pieces of tender rumpsteak that reminded me a lot of rumpsteak I've had in Germany.
I usually have some kind of fish, but tried this cause I couldn't pass up the price (225 pesos, if I remember right).

P.S.
looked it up and a typical "bandera Dominicana" consists of
stewed chicken, goat or beef with rice and red beans.
It did come with red beans and rice, but I guess they figured most gringos wouldn't go for goat.

[QUOTE=Devilman]Staying at one of the all inclusive resorts for a long weekend with some buddies from college. I know we can't bring girls back into the resort without a hassle but where can we get action at night if we have a driver lined up to take us around? Everyone mentions BB and FOD but I assume you have to be staying there to take advantage of the amenities right? Or can we just go to the bar and rent a room for the night with a guest?

Any advice would be appreciated and I'll have a lengthy report for you when I get back.[/QUOTE]

I did not stay at BB, but rented a ST room twice during my week in Puerto Plata. If an availability exists, I am certain that BB will rent it to you.

Yeah I meant staying there overnight. If you can rent a room for a few hours then that might work. I'll check out the other recommendations too. Thanks for the advice guys and I'll definitely have a report when I get back!

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Can't say, bud.

On the menu that's what it was called, and I expected kind of a thinly sliced Palomillo type steak, but it was several pieces of tender rumpsteak that reminded me a lot of rumpsteak I've had in Germany.

I usually have some kind of fish, but tried this cause I couldn't pass up the price (225 pesos, if I remember right).

P.S.

I looked it up and a typical "bandera Dominicana" consists of stewed chicken, goat or beef with rice and red beans.

It did come with red beans and rice, but I guess they figured most gringos wouldn't go for goat.[/QUOTE]I've had goat (chivo) in many restaurants in the DR,it is delicious,try it sometime.

I have been trying to plain a trip to Blackbeards for the past 2 weeks and have not got a reply if any rooms are available.

I am considering fod are there any updates on fod thanks

[QUOTE=Devilman]Staying at one of the all inclusive resorts for a long weekend with some buddies from college. I know we can't bring girls back into the resort without a hassle but where can we get action at night if we have a driver lined up to take us around? Everyone mentions BB and FOD but I assume you have to be staying there to take advantage of the amenities right? Or can we just go to the bar and rent a room for the night with a guest?

Any advice would be appreciated and I'll have a lengthy report for you when I get back.[/QUOTE]

Kid. Save yourself and your buddy's time, money, and frustration. Cancel your AI reservation and try to get lodging at BB's instead. If Sosua is your thing them try either the "New Garden" or "Hotel El Rancho". Both are easy walking distance to everything in town. Why on earth would you want to stay at the sexless gulags of the AI's. FOD's is OK but the action is very spotty at night as many of the chicas go home early and the place isn't as well organized as BB's. I would recommend FOD however if you're there to golf as the Playa Dorada golf complex is right across the street. If you must bring a "guest" into BB's keep in mind that if security considers her a problem chica from their past experience they won't let her in. Also, if she can't produce a valid "cedula" or national ID card proving she is over 18, they won't let her in either. No exceptions. I'm quite certain that if BB's has a room they will be delighted to let you stay there for a night with your guest. Also, you could always take your chica there just for lunch/dinner at their restaraunt that's a good value with good chow. She can fill out a job application while you dine there at the same time. Take care and be well.

[QUOTE=Devilman]Staying at one of the all inclusive resorts for a long weekend with some buddies from college. I know we can't bring girls back into the resort without a hassle but where can we get action at night if we have a driver lined up to take us around? Everyone mentions BB and FOD but I assume you have to be staying there to take advantage of the amenities right? Or can we just go to the bar and rent a room for the night with a guest?

Any advice would be appreciated and I'll have a lengthy report for you when I get back.[/QUOTE]There are several places on the North Coast that have all inclusive hotels. Where to go, depends on which hotel you will be staying at. There are three RIU all inclusive hotels located to the west of the city of Puerto Plata. If you stay at RIU, then Blackbeards would be the closest spot.

There 8-10 all inclusive hotels located to the east of Puerto Plata City in Costa Dorada complex and Playa Dorada Complex. Costa Dorada complex has about three all inclusive hotels and it is adjacent to Playa Dorada Complex which has about 7 all inclusive hotels. If you will be staying in Playa Dorada complex, with the beach to your back take the main road in Playa Dorada to the left and that road will take you to the main highway (about a ten minute walk), across the small highway you will see FOD. You can go to FOD and have drinks/food and sample the chicas. Depending on occupancy, FOD can rent out rooms for a short time.

A five minute taxi ride from Playa Dorada complex is Crystals, an expensive strip type place, asking prices usually 100 dollars and up. You can take a taxi from Playa Dorada to Sosua, about 30-35 minutes. Passions Massage has rooms on site. Hotel Calypso in Sosua has short time rooms.

[QUOTE=Windyj]I have been trying to plain a trip to Blackbeards for the past 2 weeks and have not got a reply if any rooms are available.

I am considering fod are there any updates on fod thanks[/QUOTE]Email them again or call them,they have always been very good at returning their emails it never takes more than two days for them to get back to me.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Spent 5 days at BB recently and just sharing a few observations.

If you want to party, book the weekend; if you want the place to yourself and the laid-back Caribbean pace of life, book the off-days.

Friday was a “Mardis Gras” night and the girls all wore costumes. They all got into dancing and like teenage girls, got into some “group girl” dances which were entertaining, and some occasional pole-dancing and showing off on the stage. (Rocio missed her calling. She should have gone into the theater. A real character. I felt a little like Toulouse Lautrec at the Moulin Rouge). – (Google it).
After 5 years of going to the RD, I got my first Bachata lesson. Back to the room with the novia.

Saturday was the “Miss Universe” contest, with (un)dress outfits and provocative dancing, occasional lap/face dancing. Yohanny won. No questions there. She can move unbelievably.
(Okay, maybe I’m a drag, but I had more fun on Friday).

By Sunday, most party-ers were leaving and the average age went way up. (I’m in my 50s, and I felt like the “kid”).
Fine, I made a daytrip and chilled with the novia.
By Monday, workers showed up to change the palm thatch on the restaurant-bar area.
Started hammering at 6:30 am to remove the old thatch and nails, and I was wondering what a power screwdriver would cost. Real life in the Caribbean.

I get up earlier than the novia, and usually stagger over in the morning to get coffee.
They had just made it and when I poured it in the cup, the bubbles/foam on top were a brownish color. Oh yeah.
Not bad for “mediocre” free coffee like some guy was complaining about last week.
(I personally was disgusted that the free caviar was too salty; -geez!).

The food was good. My meals included pork medallions ($8) and a rumpsteak they call the “Bandera Dominicana” (Dominican Flag) for about $7. (A salad and potato/rice choice included). A couple of times I opted for fish dinners at a favorite (smoky) local place off-site. All in all, dinners were good quality and service was good. One waitress in particular, Ruth, was on the ball. Very attentive (and when I ordered a bottle of red wine, she knew it wasn’t supposed to be chilled).
(So sue me, I stopped drinking Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill in college).
The waitresses all know I order the Mexican omelette and a plate of fruit for breakfast.

Many new faces among the girls in addition to some familiar friendly ones. As one might expect, numbers, selection are less during the day/off days, since there are fewer potential customers. I noted a lot of the “stars” were off that week. Numbers/selection goes up in the evening and on weekends. A one-time short visit is unlikely to provide a complete picture. Over time one knows what girls are available, and can make a date in advance for daytime or the next day with favorites. If a favorite is not there, have the mamasan make arrangements for later, or better yet, arrange in advance.

I always make use of Jenny’s supermarket for money. Airport rate was 32 pesos to the dollar. (Yahoo Finance showed the rate was 36.46).
Jenny’s offered 36.25 to the dollar.
As I was with the novia, I wasn't "mongering" per se, but all in all, had an enjoyable time for the cost and the info offered is accurate.

Suerte,
Y69[/QUOTE]


Great report...thanks! Speaking of food they have a "pork chop parmesan" that is excellent.

[QUOTE=Devilman]Staying at one of the all inclusive resorts for a long weekend with some buddies from college. I know we can't bring girls back into the resort without a hassle but where can we get action at night if we have a driver lined up to take us around? Everyone mentions BB and FOD but I assume you have to be staying there to take advantage of the amenities right? Or can we just go to the bar and rent a room for the night with a guest?

Any advice would be appreciated and I'll have a lengthy report for you when I get back.[/QUOTE]I guess that you got locked into a package deal, flight, rooms, food and liquor. I'm guessing some guys might be married and just want to play golf and drink. Some guys might just be playing along but have no idea how to buy pussy in the DR.

Enter F. O. D, its nearby and yes you can rent rooms for a quickie, or use the cabanas in Puerto plata. These are your boys but if some of them don't want to partake, respect that. Sosua might be to much for you, but have lunch on the Malecon, sometimes chicas walk by that are working.

Its a no-no to go to BB or FOD and just google. I'm getting the impression that you are very practical guys with a budget. If you patronize any businesses please spend a little money, even if its a few drinks.

[QUOTE=Westy]Just googled the place - it looks very very nice, and their packages include the girls. But "3 days, 2 nights, 7 girls, $3095" sure sounds high-end to me, even for a "rodizio das meninas".[/QUOTE]

I guess Viking is back. [url]http://www.cat69.tv[/url]

Good for those looking for something other than the $100 BB/FOD bang.

For sure you can go to BB or FOD and rent a room for the night, if they have any available.

I think you can rent a room for a few hours too.

You can check out Cristals, Bohem, and Luz Maria in the town of Puerto Plata.

All have on-site ST rooms which are not nice or you can pay a salida (exit fee) and go to a cabana.

You can also check out La Passion massage in Sosua.

[url]http://www.lapassion-sosua.com/[/url]

[QUOTE=Windyj]I have been trying to plain a trip to Blackbeards for the past 2 weeks and have not got a reply if any rooms are available.

I am considering fod are there any updates on fod thanks[/QUOTE]

Very unusual.

On their website there is a prompt for availability enquiries.
I presume you used that.
Its unusual to take more than 24 hours, and same day is more typical.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Very unusual.

On their website there is a prompt for availability enquiries.

I presume you used that.

Its unusual to take more than 24 hours, and same day is more typical.[/QUOTE]Yes have tried web site thanks may try and call.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]Very unusual.

On their website there is a prompt for availability enquiries.
I presume you used that.
Its unusual to take more than 24 hours, and same day is more typical.[/QUOTE]

Got an answer for reservation at FOD from the manager, Randall, the day after inquiry. Try them.

I was thinking about taking spirt air line to Santiago.

Anybody got experience with spirt also transportation options from Santiago to blackbeards?

Thanks

FOD website has a new 5 day /4 nights giveaway.

Just enter your email address.

[url]www.puertoplataadulthotel.com[/url]

[QUOTE=Windyj]I was thinking about taking spirt air line to Santiago.

Anybody got experience with spirt also transportation options from Santiago to blackbeards?

Thanks[/QUOTE]They have great fares but,i hate spirit.The seats touch my knees,the flight attendants were ugly,the pilots hit every air bump he could find and it gets into Santiago at 3am.

If your renting a car from santiago check general info and get Felixs number.

[QUOTE=Windyj]I was thinking about taking spirt air line to Santiago.

Anybody got experience with spirt also transportation options from Santiago to blackbeards?

Thanks[/QUOTE]Take the Caribe Tours bus line from Santiago into Puerto Plata and a taxi from the bus terminal in Puerto Plata to Costambar which is the town BB's is in.

I wouldn't fly Spirit if they paid me but that's just my opinion,the amount you save over flying on AA just isn't worth the lack of customer service you get with Spirit.

All right, this is no doubt a dumb-fuck newbie question I'm asking, but [i]as[/i] a dumb-fuck newbie I feel qualified to ask it. And I don't recall seeing anything about it, on the last hundred pages or so of this thread.

Does anyone have experience to show that Blackbeard's and/or Jenny's Supermarket would be reluctant to accept or to exchange AmEx travelers' checks? It's just that I thought it over and realized I'd feel more comfortable with those than with twenty Franklins or so in my pocket.

Answered half my question (the Blackbeard's part) on Barba Negra's FAQ page. As I said, dumb-fuck newbie question.

And if any fellow newbies are reading this, please take immediate note that I'm referring specifically to myself!

[QUOTE=Westy]All right, this is no doubt a dumb-fuck newbie question I'm asking, but [i]as[/i] a dumb-fuck newbie I feel qualified to ask it. And I don't recall seeing anything about it, on the last hundred pages or so of this thread.

Does anyone have experience to show that Blackbeard's and/or Jenny's Supermarket would be reluctant to accept or to exchange AmEx travelers' checks? It's just that I thought it over and realized I'd feel more comfortable with those than with twenty Franklins or so in my pocket.[/QUOTE]

Okay, I have pulled the trigger. I'll arrive June 16th at Puerto Plata, for five nights at the "notorious" Blackbeard's Resort. Maybe it is the lazy way out, but I don't have a lot of experience in the Great Game and I figure it would be nice to take it easy and make it easy.

Past postings have given me to understand that $250 US per night (equivalent to DR$9000 or so) should be ample to cover all normal expenses: room, meals, drinks, chicas, tours and the like. Just to bring it back to the top of the thread, prices have been quoted at DR$1500 ST, DR$3000 TLN.

If any other ISG members are at BB's for these dates, I would enjoy hanging out over some Presidentes and discussing international affairs or whatever. I'd also be happy to "fly wingman" for any sorties to Sosua or other venues in the area.

Cheers - Westy

[QUOTE=Westy]Answered half my question (the Blackbeard's part) on Barba Negra's FAQ page. As I said, dumb-fuck newbie question.

And if any fellow newbies are reading this, please take immediate note that I'm referring specifically to myself![/QUOTE]Okay, you saw that BB will cash traveler's checks.

If you want the best deal for your money, pay in pesos, versus dollars.
You will also save a little more by changing the dollars at Jenny's or the cambio in Costambar. You will pay a little more to change dollars at the hotel, -as one might expect.

Speaking only for myself, I carry cash but not in my wallet.

I travel directly from the airport to Costambar, change an initial amount at Jenny's and the rest goes straight to my hotel room safe. No street exposure.
The checks are certainly safe and not a bad idea.

You may not need 20 Franklins, but just 3 or 4 carried securely and discreetly, are enough to pay your room bill for 5 days or so.

[QUOTE=Windyj]I was thinking about taking spirt air line to Santiago.

Anybody got experience with spirt also transportation options from Santiago to blackbeards?

Thanks[/QUOTE]As noted Caribe bus lines will get you to Puerto Plata very cheaply, but the question to ask is what time your flight will arrive in Santiago?

A night arrival is a problem.

I carry them and a couple of hundred dollars us. On my way to BB's from the airport is a Banco Popular. I cash them there on the way and I go back as needed as I rent a car. The exchange rate is the best. All you need is a Passport and maybe another picture ID. You can exchange US dollars as well. I have had the taxi stop before I started to rent a car. I do not know the Banking days and hours so It may not work for everyone as it will depend on the day and time of your arrival.

FYI I will be returning to BB's for the first time in over a year July 15 to 20. If anyone will be around let me know.

[QUOTE=Traveler04]FYI I will be returning to BB's for the first time in over a year July 15 to 20. If anyone will be around let me know.[/QUOTE]I will also be at BB's the same week my friend, I was there in March 2010 and December 2009.

[QUOTE=Traveler04]I carry them and a couple of hundred dollars us. On my way to BB's from the airport is a Banco Popular. I cash them there on the way and I go back as needed as I rent a car. The exchange rate is the best. All you need is a Passport and maybe another picture ID. You can exchange US dollars as well. I have had the taxi stop before I started to rent a car. I do not know the Banking days and hours so It may not work for everyone as it will depend on the day and time of your arrival.

FYI I will be returning to BB's for the first time in over a year July 15 to 20. If anyone will be around let me know.[/QUOTE]I will be there too! 15-21 July.

My first visit to BB's in a year also.

kma, is this a guest friendly hotel?

[quote]if you are looking for another hotel / apartment option in puerto plata. i stayed before at the kma ([url]http://www.kmahotel.com/[/url]). it's really a furnished apartments so you get more space depending on the apartment configuration you choose. each room has high speed internet, as long as you bring your laptop it is free but they have a rental option if you want to rent their computer. pool onsite, it's secure, clean, housekeeping, decent hot water and pressure, a/c in the bedroom only. some restaurant but i never used it so i can't comment on it. it is conveniently located near jose luis grocery store, gas station, restaurant, etc. about 10-15 minutes from the malecon.

i choose a middle class room (essential a one bedroom with living room, dinning area, kitchen, & bathroom) for about $250/week a few months ago. now they have two types of prices. dominican and gringo price. the way to pay dominican price is either to speak very good spanish and act like you belong or have a dominican you know and trust reserve the apartment for you.[/quote]

[QUOTE=Rudy2]Kma, is this a guest friendly hotel?[/QUOTE]I never asked when I stayed at the place but I did bring guests regularly - no problems. I always make it a point to get good with the security guards, like offering them leftover food on occasions, talking / shooting the breeze with them etc. If you think of it they are the only line of defense to most locations in the DR so if they like you and you are not disrespectful of other guest in a building you should be good in any location. Now if you are looking to have a wild party with 10 chicas and make all type of noise in the late night. Than this is not the place for you. I would than suggest you rent a villa for privacy or stay at a place like BB, FOD, etc. The maximum chicas I bought into the place at once was are 2.

[QUOTE=Meesee]I guess Viking is back. [url]http://www.cat69.tv[/url]

Good for those looking for something other than the $100 BB/FOD bang.[/QUOTE]Domain Whois shows that cat69.tv is owned by Charlisangels who is one of the Viking competitors for the European/upscale market. Also appears that Charli has acquired the Viking villa so will be operating both. [url]http://www.charlisangels.com[/url]

The other competitor for that market is [url]http://exoticretreat.net[/url]

[QUOTE=Zx6969]Domain Whois shows that cat69.tv is owned by Charlisangels who is one of the Viking competitors for the European/upscale market. Also appears that Charli has acquired the Viking villa so will be operating both. [url]http://www.charlisangels.com[/url]

The other competitor for that market is [url]http://exoticretreat.net[/url][/QUOTE]

Interesting. That wasn't what was listed two weeks ago when I discovered it.
Has anyone heard of the well being of Jason or Dean/Don?

I also note this evening the site has gone down, replaced with the host service (temporary?) template.

[QUOTE=Meesee]Interesting. That wasn't what was listed two weeks ago when I discovered it.

Has anyone heard of the well being of Jason or Dean/Don?

I also note this evening the site has gone down, replaced with the host service (temporary?) template.[/QUOTE]I was told by a reliable source that the owner of Vikings was in a Brazilian jail for sex trafficking.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]I was told by a reliable source that the owner of Vikings was in a Brazilian jail for sex trafficking.[/QUOTE]

I've heard that twice from two separate people. One of whom is in a position to probably know the "real deal" *shrug*

If I am still alive and kicking on Tuesday, May 11th, I am giving a small party to celebrate my 70th birthday. It will be at Harbor View Condos in Puerto Plata.

I would pleased to welcome any of our members who might be interested in coming but I need to control the numbers (it is a small venue), and also try to keep the male/female ratio about equal, so please PM me to receive a formal invite or the gateman may not admit you.

Free beer and rum (plus coffee/tea/juice) will be served from 1.00pm to 6.00pm. Free Pizza from 2.30pm approx.

The little restaurant normally there will be closed, but the bar will remain open should guests wish to buy drinks other than the above at reasonable prices.

There is a pool so bring a swimsuit and towel if the weather is warm. No nudity or sex in the pool, please, as there are non-mongers staying at Harbor View as well at the moment.

Most of my (unaccompanied) female guests will be Haitian putas, so if you bring your own chica please make sure she will be comfortable in that environment. Music will be Haitian and Dominican.

At 7.00pm if anyone is interested we may depart on a bar-crawl around Puerto Plata.

Strictly no presents, but one haitiana has already promised me a complimentary blowjob and you can contribute by encouraging the others to follow her example. Also by taking pics and emailing them to me later. (Of the party in general, I mean, not of me getting a blowjob).

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]If I am still alive and kicking on Tuesday, May 11th, I am giving a small party to celebrate my 70th birthday. It will be at Harbor View Condos in Puerto Plata.

I would pleased to welcome any of our members who might be interested in coming but I need to control the numbers (it is a small venue), and also try to keep the male/female ratio about equal, so please PM me to receive a formal invite or the gateman may not admit you.

Free beer and rum (plus coffee/tea/juice) will be served from 1.00pm to 6.00pm. Free Pizza from 2.30pm approx.

The little restaurant normally there will be closed, but the bar will remain open should guests wish to buy drinks other than the above at reasonable prices.

There is a pool so bring a swimsuit and towel if the weather is warm. No nudity or sex in the pool, please, as there are non-mongers staying at Harbor View as well at the moment.

Most of my (unaccompanied) female guests will be Haitian putas, so if you bring your own chica please make sure she will be comfortable in that environment. Music will be Haitian and Dominican.

At 7.00pm if anyone is interested we may depart on a bar-crawl around Puerto Plata.

Strictly no presents, but one haitiana has already promised me a complimentary blowjob and you can contribute by encouraging the others to follow her example. Also by taking pics and emailing them to me later. (Of the party in general, I mean, not of me getting a blowjob).[/QUOTE]Hope it is a Blast.

Enjoy

Feliz Cumpleanos.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]If I am still alive and kicking on Tuesday, May 11th, I am giving a small party to celebrate my 70th birthday. It will be at Harbor View Condos in Puerto Plata.

I would pleased to welcome any of our members who might be interested in coming but I need to control the numbers (it is a small venue), and also try to keep the male/female ratio about equal, so please PM me to receive a formal invite or the gateman may not admit you.

Free beer and rum (plus coffee/tea/juice) will be served from 1.00pm to 6.00pm. Free Pizza from 2.30pm approx.

The little restaurant normally there will be closed, but the bar will remain open should guests wish to buy drinks other than the above at reasonable prices.

There is a pool so bring a swimsuit and towel if the weather is warm. No nudity or sex in the pool, please, as there are non-mongers staying at Harbor View as well at the moment.

Most of my (unaccompanied) female guests will be Haitian putas, so if you bring your own chica please make sure she will be comfortable in that environment. Music will be Haitian and Dominican.

At 7.00pm if anyone is interested we may depart on a bar-crawl around Puerto Plata.

Strictly no presents, but one haitiana has already promised me a complimentary blowjob and you can contribute by encouraging the others to follow her example. Also by taking pics and emailing them to me later. (Of the party in general, I mean, not of me getting a blowjob).[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Jadedguy]I've heard that twice from two separate people. One of whom is in a position to probably know the "real deal" *shrug*[/QUOTE]

I had heard same. Was just hoping for a more positive update. Like maybe they were released. That was my hope when I saw cat69.tv go up.

Well Gents,

So far my first trip to Blackbeards is not going so well. It all started when I got an email and a call from Blackbeards saying that I should have shown up at the airport and that my reservation was cancelled. My initial thought was WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. This was until I checked my intended reservation and found out that I did indeed give Blackbeards the wrong date for airport pickup. Whoops! Now judging from past experience I know that this is the beginning of Murphys Law . So all day I have been fending off Murphy at every turn. I first tried to contact Blackbeards and clear up the error. The receptionist told me to call back at 8. No problem, I will call after I get to the airport. I head to the airport early because I figure that I am going to run into some bad luck. Sure enough, I am traveling Alaska but operated by American. I have to switch the terminal. No problem still have plenty of time. Then come to find out...,only one security scanner is open causing a major delay. I manage to get moved to the front of the line. I barely catch my outgoing flight. This is good but I still have to get ahold of someone to confirm a Blackbeards reservation or I will be up you know what creek once I reach POP. I touch down in Miami around 7:45. Because of Murphy something is telling me to check to see if my bag will be continuing on to POP. Conventional wisdom would think yes. I checked with the American Airlines personnel and she informed me that my luggage would carry over to the end destination. Too easy I'm thinking something has to go wrong. Sure enough my bag does not carry over. I have to go to baggage claim pick up the bag and go through check in again. Ok back to Blackbeards. I call 8 to make a reservation. The lady says call back at 9. I get through the check again and call again at 9. The lady I'm speaking to now said, you guessed it, call back at 10. So now the I am in the airport and have yet to confirm my reservation with Blackbeards. Hopefully something turns around soon. I will keep you posted.

[QUOTE=Gfechaser]Well Gents,

So far my first trip to Blackbeards is not going so well. It all started when I got an email and a call from Blackbeards saying that I should have shown up at the airport and that my reservation was cancelled. My initial thought was WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. This was until I checked my intended reservation and found out that I did indeed give Blackbeards the wrong date for airport pickup. Whoops! Now judging from past experience I know that this is the beginning of Murphys Law . So all day I have been fending off Murphy at every turn. I first tried to contact Blackbeards and clear up the error. The receptionist told me to call back at 8. No problem, I will call after I get to the airport. I head to the airport early because I figure that I am going to run into some bad luck. Sure enough, I am traveling Alaska but operated by American. I have to switch the terminal. No problem still have plenty of time. Then come to find out...,only one security scanner is open causing a major delay. I manage to get moved to the front of the line. I barely catch my outgoing flight. This is good but I still have to get ahold of someone to confirm a Blackbeards reservation or I will be up you know what creek once I reach POP. I touch down in Miami around 7:45. Because of Murphy something is telling me to check to see if my bag will be continuing on to POP. Conventional wisdom would think yes. I checked with the American Airlines personnel and she informed me that my luggage would carry over to the end destination. Too easy I'm thinking something has to go wrong. Sure enough my bag does not carry over. I have to go to baggage claim pick up the bag and go through check in again. Ok back to Blackbeards. I call 8 to make a reservation. The lady says call back at 9. I get through the check again and call again at 9. The lady I'm speaking to now said, you guessed it, call back at 10. So now the I am in the airport and have yet to confirm my reservation with Blackbeards. Hopefully something turns around soon. I will keep you posted.[/QUOTE]If BB's jerks you around any longer just call FOD,their # is 809-320-2232. Don't worry you'll get laid,it's just a matter where and with whom. It's all part of the fun of international travel,get used to it amigo.

[QUOTE=Gfechaser]Well Gents,

So far my first trip to Blackbeards is not going so well. It all started when I got an email and a call from Blackbeards saying that I should have shown up at the airport and that my reservation was cancelled. My initial thought was WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. This was until I checked my intended reservation and found out that I did indeed give Blackbeards the wrong date for airport pickup. Whoops! Now judging from past experience I know that this is the beginning of Murphys Law . So all day I have been fending off Murphy at every turn. ...................So now the I am in the airport and have yet to confirm my reservation with Blackbeards. Hopefully something turns around soon. I will keep you posted.[/QUOTE]Wow! I feel for you. If you are unable to get in at BB for a few days try FOD. I know not at the same level but what can you do. At least it may give you a jump off point to visit BB and go to Sosua. Good luck.

[QUOTE=Gfechaser]Well Gents,

So far my first trip to Blackbeards is not going so well. It all started when I got an email and a call from Blackbeards saying that I should have shown up at the airport and that my reservation was cancelled. My initial thought was WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. This was until I checked my intended reservation and found out that I did indeed give Blackbeards the wrong date for airport pickup. Whoops! Now judging from past experience I know that this is the beginning of Murphys Law . So all day I have been fending off Murphy at every turn. I first tried to contact Blackbeards and clear up the error. The receptionist told me to call back at 8. No problem, I will call after I get to the airport. I head to the airport early because I figure that I am going to run into some bad luck. Sure enough, I am traveling Alaska but operated by American. I have to switch the terminal. No problem still have plenty of time. Then come to find out...,only one security scanner is open causing a major delay. I manage to get moved to the front of the line. I barely catch my outgoing flight. This is good but I still have to get ahold of someone to confirm a Blackbeards reservation or I will be up you know what creek once I reach POP. I touch down in Miami around 7:45. Because of Murphy something is telling me to check to see if my bag will be continuing on to POP. Conventional wisdom would think yes. I checked with the American Airlines personnel and she informed me that my luggage would carry over to the end destination. Too easy I'm thinking something has to go wrong. Sure enough my bag does not carry over. I have to go to baggage claim pick up the bag and go through check in again. Ok back to Blackbeards. I call 8 to make a reservation. The lady says call back at 9. I get through the check again and call again at 9. The lady I'm speaking to now said, you guessed it, call back at 10. So now the I am in the airport and have yet to confirm my reservation with Blackbeards. Hopefully something turns around soon. I will keep you posted.[/QUOTE]Just jump in a cab and go to Terra Linda or Sea Breeze in Sosua.

Simple

Not a problem, Gfechaser. There are empty hotel rooms all over the North Coast. It's quiet, so good chica/visitor ratios.

Go to Field of Dreams. Nearer the airport. Some prefer it to Blackbeards. If you want a change move on to Sosúa later in your trip.

Blackbeards is great but it will still be there when you come back next time.

Oh, yipe. I'm making my first visit to DR, PP, and BB's next month, and your story ain't reassuring. Murph and I are old friends, if you'd call it that, from way back, and especially when chicas get put in the mix, or boats, or bottled air. (My last tropical dive trip ended in the most expensive "room for the night" in Palm Beach, Florida, and it ain't at The Breakers.)

Hope you've gotten things sorted out by now.

[QUOTE=Gfechaser]Well Gents,

So far my first trip to Blackbeards is not going so well. It all started when I got an email and a call from Blackbeards saying that I should have shown up at the airport and that my reservation was cancelled. My initial thought was WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. This was until I checked my intended reservation and found out that I did indeed give Blackbeards the wrong date for airport pickup. Whoops! Now judging from past experience I know that this is the beginning of Murphys Law . So all day I have been fending off Murphy at every turn. I first tried to contact Blackbeards and clear up the error. The receptionist told me to call back at 8. No problem, I will call after I get to the airport. I head to the airport early because I figure that I am going to run into some bad luck. Sure enough, I am traveling Alaska but operated by American. I have to switch the terminal. No problem still have plenty of time. Then come to find out...,only one security scanner is open causing a major delay. I manage to get moved to the front of the line. I barely catch my outgoing flight. This is good but I still have to get ahold of someone to confirm a Blackbeards reservation or I will be up you know what creek once I reach POP. I touch down in Miami around 7:45. Because of Murphy something is telling me to check to see if my bag will be continuing on to POP. Conventional wisdom would think yes. I checked with the American Airlines personnel and she informed me that my luggage would carry over to the end destination. Too easy I'm thinking something has to go wrong. Sure enough my bag does not carry over. I have to go to baggage claim pick up the bag and go through check in again. Ok back to Blackbeards. I call 8 to make a reservation. The lady says call back at 9. I get through the check again and call again at 9. The lady I'm speaking to now said, you guessed it, call back at 10. So now the I am in the airport and have yet to confirm my reservation with Blackbeards. Hopefully something turns around soon. I will keep you posted.[/QUOTE]


BB's has been great every time I have been but missing that Taxi pick-up at the airport is something that pisses them off. On one of my trips I got held up at POP after arrival for about 30 minutes, I didnt have my cell on me so I couldnt call BB's and i thought what the hell its only a half hour. Well I walked outside and no taxi with my name, I grabbed another cab and headed to BB's. Once I got there I could tell Tim wasnt to happy of course I dont know why he cared he charged me for it anyway and I have been a bunch of times and spent a crap load of money there...yea 90 dollars in cab fare to get to BB's. I did somewhat understand and wasnt going to raise a stink my first hour in the DR, you know I was in a pretty good mood! I just think they should have waited longer then they did at the airport if they were going to charge me.

Here is the moral of the story.....Dont use BB's pick-up service the cabs are the same price at the airport and the stand is right there as you exit and if your traveling with others you split the 45 among the amount of riders.

The only advantage of using BB's pick-up is if you are by yourself and they have another person they are picking up at the same time they will only charge you 30 dollars. BUT it will never be less then 30 dollars even if there is 4 of you in the cab. So you may save 15 dollars but if you are not there well it costs you 45!

Hi,

I am thinking of going to Charlis Angels resort in the next few weeks. Has anybody been there and experianced this resort? I understand that the Euro are women unbelievable. All comments would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help.

J

[QUOTE=Manizales911]If BB's jerks you around any longer just call FOD,their # is 809-320-2232. Don't worry you'll get laid,it's just a matter where and with whom. It's all part of the fun of international travel,get used to it amigo.[/QUOTE]


I do not want there to be any misconceptions....,I have just logged on to give you guys an update. I made it to BB's and everything is great. I have to say that I really like the place. The people here are really really really really friendly. As a manner of fact, I was not even charged for the earlier airport pickup due to my earlier mistake. Now how is that for customer service? The customer service here is unparalled.

[QUOTE=Westy]Oh, yipe. I'm making my first visit to DR, PP, and BB's next month, and your story ain't reassuring. Murph and I are old friends, if you'd call it that, from way back, and especially when chicas get put in the mix, or boats, or bottled air. (My last tropical dive trip ended in the most expensive "room for the night" in Palm Beach, Florida, and it ain't at The Breakers.)

Hope you've gotten things sorted out by now.[/QUOTE]


West,

I must say that I beat Murphy with the help of BB's customer service. Now that I am here everything is pretty much taken care of. Also the prices at BB's are really reasonable. I ate a buffet of food yesterday and the price came to well below what I expected.

[QUOTE=Doker44]BB's has been great every time I have been but missing that Taxi pick-up at the airport is something that pisses them off. On one of my trips I got held up at POP after arrival for about 30 minutes, I didnt have my cell on me so I couldnt call BB's and i thought what the hell its only a half hour. Well I walked outside and no taxi with my name, I grabbed another cab and headed to BB's. Once I got there I could tell Tim wasnt to happy of course I dont know why he cared he charged me for it anyway and I have been a bunch of times and spent a crap load of money there...yea 90 dollars in cab fare to get to BB's. I did somewhat understand and wasnt going to raise a stink my first hour in the DR, you know I was in a pretty good mood! I just think they should have waited longer then they did at the airport if they were going to charge me.

Here is the moral of the story.....Dont use BB's pick-up service the cabs are the same price at the airport and the stand is right there as you exit and if your traveling with others you split the 45 among the amount of riders.

The only advantage of using BB's pick-up is if you are by yourself and they have another person they are picking up at the same time they will only charge you 30 dollars. BUT it will never be less then 30 dollars even if there is 4 of you in the cab. So you may save 15 dollars but if you are not there well it costs you 45![/QUOTE]


Oh no Doker...,It was my mistake. I told BB to pick me up from the airport on the 6th but I meant the 7th. I really felt bad because the poor guy drove all the way to the airport expecting to see me but I was not there. The manager at BB's was cool though and did not force me to pay for the missed trip. He actually turned me down several times when I offered to pay.

[QUOTE=Gfechaser]Oh no Doker...,It was my mistake. I told BB to pick me up from the airport on the 6th but I meant the 7th. I really felt bad because the poor guy drove all the way to the airport expecting to see me but I was not there. The manager at BB's was cool though and did not force me to pay for the missed trip. He actually turned me down several times when I offered to pay.[/QUOTE]


Glad he didn't charge you but.....Well now that kinda of pisses me of considering I have been there 6 times in just over a year and the first thing he muttered was that he was going to have to charge me. Well when I leave the DR and when I look back I have learned to take the bad at BB's ( and there is some bad) with the good and since I keep going back there is more good IMO.

Thanks all for the helpful info i can use a few tips from here, ill be traveling to puerto plate from june 10 till 13 and in santo june 13 to 15. Im traveling alone,its my frist time to DR and im 27 Which resort would guys recommend for me BB or FOD? which one is close to the Beaches and chias?

[QUOTE=Bermuda69]Thanks all for the helpful info i can use a few tips from here, ill be traveling to puerto plate from june 10 till 13 and in santo june 13 to 15. Im traveling alone,its my frist time to DR and im 27 Which resort would guys recommend for me BB or FOD? which one is close to the Beaches and chias?[/QUOTE]

There is just way too much to get into, but if you are only going to be in Puerto Plata for 2-3 days, and this the first visit, go to BB, and maybe visit FOD one afternoon. At BB you will spend less time looking for chicas, - they will look for you. Make maximum use of the mamsan for helping you out with a selection. If for any reason, you don't see a chica you like, just ask her to call someone for you.
Plenty to keep you busy for only 2-3 days.
Beach is near, but quiet and secluded, - but what would you be doing there? Looking for girls? See sentence 2.

Read the Puerto Plata thread for tips on BB, money changing, etc.

[QUOTE=Bermuda69]Thanks all for the helpful info i can use a few tips from here, ill be traveling to puerto plate from june 10 till 13 and in santo june 13 to 15. Im traveling alone,its my frist time to DR and im 27 Which resort would guys recommend for me BB or FOD? which one is close to the Beaches and chias?[/QUOTE] This subject has been covered many times. Look through the Puerto Plata tread, I would recommend up to one year back. First time and only there for 2days. Go to BB. At BB and FOD the chicas are onsite so there is really no chasing required. Keep in mind BB is not really in Puerto Plata so you won't get the feel for what PP is all about. If you have transportation or can hook up with some other guys, pay a visit to Sosua one evening.

i rented a car from adventure rent a car adventuererrentcar.com in puerto plata airport the agent there is jason maloon. owner i guess is gipsy harold a woman. i got good airfare rate so upgraded to honda suv because last two trips i rented same car and ac didn't work and windshield wiper on drivers side was worn and spray did not work so you drive down road at night with smeared glass. i can't take the heat so i need working ac. i get there no problems pay in cash get receipt for cash because i didn't get one last time. i rent from gypsy because a friend of mine james recommended them after car problems.

nice truck honda element black looked customized even weyland said nice truck. anyway me and my wingman were driving on malecon in pop heading towards lasirena we had just ate there and i had a coke which is unusual for me but its really hot there that friday. two girls were at a beach bar waiting for us but i didn't see them i was driving don't need extra distractions. i need to turn around so cars coming i am waiting to clear i am right on yellow line waiting for oncoming traffic noone on my right no one on the road that direction. road clears turn left and smash a motoconcho hits the truck. my "friend" screams like a 10 year old school girl. i immediately get out of truck to check on victims they got hit pretty hard. i thought they were dead the girls head had a lump but no major blood anywhere. i was very concerned for them even though they were speeding like hell and passed me on wrong side of road they were hurt. a crowd soon gathered some asked me what happened i calmly explained. i looked for my "friend" and he is nowhere to be found no where. a bystander called police with cell phone and jason maloon the representative of adventure rental car. i ask numerous people where is my "friend" noone knows. believe me i looked hard i had nothing else to do but i did not leave scene of accident. the victims dissapeared also along with the victims motorcycle. one guy says my "friend" went to hospital with victims. i thought that was quite humble of him. police show up 45 minutes after accident so its 1:30 pm or so. my "friend " reappears he looks like he was crying and scared. get into car to go to police station near harbor while getting in car jason from adventure finally shows up. on way to police station my "friend" explains he don't like blood that is why he left. i knew better he ran away like a scared little school girl after he screamed. get to station wait there jason says i take care of you i will take care everything. victims family shows up they look a little mad but relize i am concerned too. i don't talk much and remain calm. the family understands it was accident i certainly didn't see them on my left large blind spot in that suv. jason says don'y worry i am here i will take care of you whole thing will be couple hundred dollars. he says don't tell anyone but you have 8000 pesos i will pay police chief and you will be ok. i don't have that much on me so i ask my "friend" for 1000 pesos more. we wait for long time 2 hours for paperwork and such so i think be all over after paying money. my "friend" starts whining like a little girl "i want to go to herman's for a chica i don't see why i should be stuck waiting for you its like when people are dying in hospital i am not going to spend a month next to their bed what do i have to do with this your fault your fault! then he says yea i saw that motorcyle on your left but don't worry i won't say anything " like he is doing me some kind of favor? i wanted to ***** slap him. he is a i already told police what happened. i say i need you here i do not know how this is going to turn out i may get throw in jail and you will be only one on planet who knows where i am. he says" no no jason is good guy he will take care of you you don't need me. ain't my fault ain't my fault you should have seen him you were driving. i paid for rental car all gas and his hotel room and he is my wingman "friend'' you would think the ungrateful fucker would wait for me after running off leaving me for lynch mob and after all you never ever leave your wingman ever in a vulnerable place. i finally say ok cause i think i am ready to kick his ass anyway. i asked jason is "friend" use car and go to hotel for passport and credit card. i already gave him my room key digital camera i tell him get my stuff come back and you can go. he leaves jason says oh have to go to judge for trial right now going to take more money for hospital. i call my "friend" on telephone empty my hotel room of all my belongings in case they decide take my things and get my money, debit card and passport but don't give to anyone for any reason he said ok.

i get to the other police station down by park and get into station and meet adventure's attorney respresenting me. the deductable is 3000 us deductable but i think he should get paid by them but quite frankly i am getting bad feeling about this just trying to think ahead of them. attorney said "no problem" i am respresenting you i am for you.

the entrance to police station is where is desk 3 cops one cop instructs me step behind door it is a prison cell with women in there. i ask attorney what is going on? he say no problem its just for minute. cop points at shoes and argue swith me about something attorney says take off shoe laces. ding ding ding light goes off in my head i am going to jail! never been jail before and that is unusual for my area and michigan child support domestic violence laws. i call my "friend" and said listen i am going to jail phone gets quiet i say are you there? you joking? no. i am going to jail. at this time i am thinking thanks for leaving me assole. i tell him" my life is in your hands" who is going to have your phone jason the adventure rental agent with my money 100 us dollars some pesos and i count it. i hear some screaming as taking shoe laces and look over and see 20 men most all naked with their penisis exposed hollering gringo gringo. i almost flicked them off and asked if they wanted to fight but didn't. 10 seconds later i am in cell with them. honestly wasn't scared but was hot as hell don't know temperature but hottest ever been in my life lets just give it 100 degrees and humidity to match even dominicans didn't have clothes on and were panting. in i go i figure i can knock out 2 or 3 of them but not 20 so better stay calm. into cell all the way to back its body to body they swarm to me the uglier looking ones tried to intimidate me said don't be scared i wasn't scared the heat was fucking unbearable. i told them not scared just hot two 3 them put hands on my cargo shorts and fondle my pockets a little ask have money i said no police robb me. kept hands to themselves then ask why i am in jail i respond no idea. i tell them soy innocente they all say almost in sequence tambien. i am innocent they say me too and laugh. end of intimidation try then start asking me where i am from i say canada just to lie a little. heat is unbearable hooldlem they are they don't deserve those conditions.

the cell is 10 x 10 i couldn't count blocks because this is too old for that it is also 10 feet high with small barred window 8 feet up or so. one wall for bath but its a plastic pail to [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord134][CodeWord134][/url] in and then you dump it in a two inch hole wick is a toilet that is covers with someones clothes to keep stink out must be. toilet in like concrete 5 gallon bucket but to only has 2 inch hole i guess it goes down to hole in ground no water of course. no water in cell whatsover and i already needed something drink. i try to get message to rental car guy i can't take this heat they don't care.

30 minutes pass by i go one side of cell to other trying to find coolest place but quite frankly its body to body. near the jail cell door is best temperature but is still unbearable all guys lay or sit naked aginst floor and wall try stay cool. i get stand by door for a while but one guy wants his place back. another 30 minutes or so goes by they want to talk to me. jason the adventure respresentative with great big smiles ask me if i am rich? i say no and they are trying to c. i say no tengo muchas dinero and keep really sad face. they say hospital bills and such will be 5000 dollars the girl lived had leg broke in two places and pinned. i still say don't have. i get talk to prosecutor a lite skinned dominican can't say she was very friendly. she says need 5000 dollars or have to sit in jail till trial in 6 months. i ask why insurance don't pay is 300 deductable but says don't cover medical bills. ask is i have family to send money i say i don't which is true nothing. i call billy i am not sure at this point i said i am in jail he says what for acccident someone killed no. i said billy you know someone to get me out of here you have 3 police on cell he says not much i can do for you i don't have any money or know anyone but send you my lawyer i said no adventure has one for me. (big mistake) i ask billy doesn't alberto owner of field of dreams know head of police or something the one he just put up there he said no no. i said i made need you call alberto for me may need money i said have money in debit card but hard to do when i am in jail. billy said no problem lasirena has bank open till 8 he said got money out on credit card there before. i say ok but you call alberto just in case i can't take this heat 120 degrees with 20 naked hoodlems. cell phone ended told prosecutor what if few hundred dollars let me out get difference later. nope she is resposible for family medical bills. back to jail cell i go. i told jason adventure agent to give directions to my "friend' to get there. i also told them might be possible to get money but have to be out of jail.

my friend arrives with my passport anddebit card they agree to take me to lasirena. two police officers get into car with me and my friend. i managed to think ahead of time not to give them access to my passport or debit card room. good thing they didn't have my room key they would have had field day with my stuff. get to lasirena all banks are closed i call billy i need alberto he says you call him. i say shit don't even know him never talked to him before. he texted me albertos number and i needed phone from attorney to call alberto jason says how you know him? i don't only a friends friend but he is only one i know come up with 5500 cash at 730pm. alberto calls me hello, i am xxxxxx he don't me either but billy worked the other end. alberto was polite and blunt right to point just like me. i need loan get out i can't take the heat i will be dead. alberto said see what he can do. price went up in 5 minutes jason knows alberto see whats going on? i tell alberto 5500 and nothing more he agrees. phone call comes in its alberto check is at cabana of his and prosecutor agrees to his check. so i get 5500 dollars from guy never met before and i think i am free. my friend is going on and on about how i need th "grease the palms" of the rental car guy. i am thinking to myself just shut the fuck up. i go back directly to jail manage to get debit card to friend before get back into cell and my passport at least i can think ahead of them a little. into jail cell i go no notice of how long i am going in nothing. half hour passes or so they holler i get out prosecutor says i am free i holler at my friend to come and look at this jail cell and look what this is all about fuck no i think he peed his pants. i am waiting for some kind of papers to be signed. i walk outside prosecutor woman who was none to friendly says i am free to leave country. i ask her couple questions about do i get some paperwork? i don't need to get arrested on arrival without a appparent releases from familly of accident victim. i know at least alberto has a check stub. prosecutor is a little petite woman 85 90 lbs jason from adventure is 5 foot 9 i guess 215 lbs maybe hell i don't know but isn't intimidating for me but i know he is on steroids. the woman prosecutor says free to go home. my attorney and jason from adventure say final papers from family need to get signed tomarrow need 1400 dollars more. as the prosecutor is speaking jason is 2 feet away from her over my shoulder i spent alot of money i need reciept for something. turn back around prosecutor is gone its 9m it late she isn't very nice to begin with. get across sidewalk to get back home and attorney and jason say need 400 dollars for prosectutor to pay i say no tengo i don't have. jason and attorney for adventure are talking my "friend pulls out my big wadd of cash and flashes it around like he just found it on sidewalk. the eyes of jason and attorney got big i almost knocked him on his ass right then i told him back in pocket. had to give them 400 dollars to prosecutor before i could go. i don't know who had my cell phone. attorney leaft with my 400 dollars i get into jasons suv i look through my stuff 100 dollars is missing from money i gave jason thieving bastard i gave it to him directly. my friend is saying on oand on i need to grease the palms of jason for doing suck a good job. thanks for being director of gifts assole i am thinking. get in car and cell phone not in bag i forgot to mention jason and attorney for adventure tried taking my passport before i left jail didn't have hands on it once i kept giving back to my friend to keep. the other attorney had my phone by plan i think. on way back to sosua finally got my phone i wasn't leaving without it.

on way back sosua jason tells me better not leave country he has friend in new york who is a cop and he will ''hurt me''. if i would have had enough water in me i would have peed my pants! don't know me very well i said. he said better not leave country till i get my money. i said if i want to leave i will get on spirit flight at 3 am and be gone. remember tomarrow supposed to meet family and get my "release papers" next day i need to outthink what is going on but find it difficult but i need to leave stuff with friend. next morning jason is going to give me ride to puerto plata for final ''paperwork'' i want to get my friend don to drive me so they don't hold me "hostage'' again. jason picks me up says bring ''everything'' i say what for only need the money. i only bring passport i smell something fishy. get to puerto plata and only drive around and around i call billy he says need to settle the car with gypsy. i ask what i am waiting for he says don't want me to meet with family they are mad. weren't mad yesterday. i need my papers. they say need copy of passport i say go up to billys i can get copy. attorney takes my passport (big mistake) they go into colmida across from billy's andget a copy. they call me into there say its 5000 dollars more. i say no they start laughing. only 1000 they say. i give money to attorney paperwork is getting signed now had it 10 minutes. get into suv with jason and jason goes back into colmida real quick ding ding ding i turn around it truck the go into room together split my money. i asked when paperwork oh later. we need go to airport pay for car damage. i get to airport he says have credit card with you? nope! i knew what he was going to do i said i must have lost it i lied it was in room with friend. i said you have my credit card on hold in there need reciept. then i told him i need to call gypsy and get some answers i spent alot of money and got nothing not a receipt for anything i want some answers. jason through a complete fit. i said need talk gypsy account for what 7500 dollars before i pay for damage. he calls her first and tries to blame billy for the whole thing i say no is alot of money and i want answers. gypsy calls me jason is right next to me si i can't tell her what i just saw 10 minutes before hes holding me hostage and quite frankly. i just want tell gypsy i think i need credit for car didn't have never considered paying for attorney also. she says knows one friends i say me too know him very well we will settle up on monday when i leave so lets count 8000 pesos first jason bribe 100 dollars he stole out of my belongings and 400 dollars and 1000 dollars he just got and i still have no papers or reciepts. i get ride back to hotel jason says pick me up monday at noon. i get to room to get belongings from "friend" and get my things alot of drama last couple days so things are tense i get my stuff i have yet to tell him what i think of him. his phone rings its jason says need pick me up early to go to see alberto and pay loan i tell him none your fucking buisness hang up phone. i forgot to mention my "friend" threw a sissy fit when he handed me phone for me. i managed to figure out i never am getting any paperwork jason extorted the 2000 dollars from me and its time for him to pay. i bought other ticket cost 400 dollars and left through santiago this morning. why when it was only 600 dollars to settle? i needed to teach jason lesson. one my friends actually called owner to question jason about the nearly 8k and jason says i was drunk that it why. never had beer all day. they never even checked i had a coke 10 minutes before. jason is already lying back to gypsy but its not going to work i am still pissed jason extorted 2000 dollars from me and i needed to teach him lesson on rental and unfortuneately get gypsy in middle.

[QUOTE=Dw1987]I rented a car from Adventure Rent a Car Adventuererrentcar.com [/QUOTE]Messed up experience. I know I'll never rent from Adventure Rent a Car. Many motorcycles and scooters zipping around Puerto Plata city. I have been detained in a police station in Sosua, after a chica tried to rob something from my room. I paid a thousand pesos to the chica and about 40 dollars to the police. Totally corrupt, stuff like this will turn off some people from vacationing in Dom Rep. Seems like accidents with motoconchos are occurring with regularity in the Puerto Plata area and the foreigners driving the cars are being forced to fork over large sums of money.

[quote=dw1987]i rented a car from adventure rent a car adventuererrentcar.com in puerto plata airport the agent there is jason maloon. owner i guess is gipsy harold a woman.
the entrance to police station is where is desk 3 cops one cop instructs me step behind door it is a prison cell with women in there. i ask attorney what is going on? he say no problem its just for minute. cop points at shoes and argue swith me about something attorney says take off shoe laces. ding ding ding light goes off in my head i am going to jail! [/quote]let me get this straight. you rent a car at the pop airport, buy rental insurance. an idiot rides on the wrong side of the street and get's nailed by your suv. you go to jail, pay $8,000 or more with no paper trail to get out of jail. wow! with police, lawyers, prosecutor, rental agency, and so called wingman involved. this sounds like a total set-up, all these new stories of accidents really concern me about continuing my car renting adventures in dr. this sounds like something the us embassy in santo dominigo should be involved in when it gets this bad assuming you are a us citizen or the embassy of whatever country you come from. i understand a little corruption here and there, small pesos here and there but this is ridiculous. that reminds me i need to add the us embassies hotline on my cell phone's speed dial. no way will i pay $8,000. i would first make it a media scandal before you extort me out of $8,000+ for something that is not my fault. i feel you man. thank goodness you are alright.

Dw 1987 sorry for your misfortune.

I would like to see a system where you surrender your passport and hire a lawyer to negoitiate a settlement if you dont have insurance. Putting someone on jail because of an accident is part of their Intimadation process.

I understand a persons medical bills need to be paid but that's why you have insurance. Glad you didnt drop the soap.

[quote=lopkx]let me get this straight. you rent a car at the pop airport, buy rental insurance. an idiot rides on the wrong side of the street and get's nailed by your suv. you go to jail, pay $8,000 or more with no paper trail to get out of jail. wow! with police, lawyers, prosecutor, rental agency, and so called wingman involved. this sounds like a total set-up, all these new stories of accidents really concern me about continuing my car renting adventures in dr. this sounds like something the us embassy in santo dominigo should be involved in when it gets this bad assuming you are a us citizen or the embassy of whatever country you come from. i understand a little corruption here and there, small pesos here and there but this is ridiculous. that reminds me i need to add the us embassies hotline on my cell phone's speed dial. no way will i pay $8,000. i would first make it a media scandal before you extort me out of $8,000+ for something that is not my fault. i feel you man. thank goodness you are alright.[/quote]how are you going to make a media scandal from behind bars? i know two guys that got set up by the cops in the dr and the reason you are going to pay if it happens to you is they aren't going to let you out until after you pay. once you've paid good luck trying to get it back,never in a million years. show me a report where a guy got locked up and either didn't have to pay to get out or got his money back afterwards,it doesn't happen because the dr isn't fucking kansas,it's a third world country and a very fucked up poor one at that.

this is the kind of reason i don't drive in the dr or anywhere else outside my own country.

My friend you were scammed without lube.

Karma's a b*tch. That was a clear set-up.

[quote=lopkx]let me get this straight. you rent a car at the pop airport, buy rental insurance. an idiot rides on the wrong side of the street and get's nailed by your suv. you go to jail, pay $8,000 or more with no paper trail to get out of jail. wow! with police, lawyers, prosecutor, rental agency, and so called wingman involved. this sounds like a total set-up, all these new stories of accidents really concern me about continuing my car renting adventures in dr. this sounds like something the us embassy in santo dominigo should be involved in when it gets this bad assuming you are a us citizen or the embassy of whatever country you come from. i understand a little corruption here and there, small pesos here and there but this is ridiculous. that reminds me i need to add the us embassies hotline on my cell phone's speed dial. no way will i pay $8,000. i would first make it a media scandal before you extort me out of $8,000+ for something that is not my fault. i feel you man. thank goodness you are alright.[/quote]i hear too much shyt when it comes to renting cars in the d. r. i rather just pay somebody to take me around. fuk that. i remembered listening to a guy on the plane talk about how a guy hit him but in the end he paid like 10k us. he was american but lived in the d. r.

[quote=lopkx]let me get this straight. you rent a car at the pop airport, buy rental insurance. an idiot rides on the wrong side of the street and get's nailed by your suv. you go to jail, pay $8,000 or more with no paper trail to get out of jail. wow! with police, lawyers, prosecutor, rental agency, and so called wingman involved. this sounds like a total set-up, all these new stories of accidents really concern me about continuing my car renting adventures in dr. this sounds like something the us embassy in santo dominigo should be involved in when it gets this bad assuming you are a us citizen or the embassy of whatever country you come from. i understand a little corruption here and there, small pesos here and there but this is ridiculous. that reminds me i need to add the us embassies hotline on my cell phone's speed dial. no way will i pay $8,000. i would first make it a media scandal before you extort me out of $8,000+ for something that is not my fault. i feel you man. thank goodness you are alright.[/quote]


well i was in a cab and saw an accident about 6 months ago and reported on it here, that day i realized i wasn't driving in the dr!

but yes have somebody, anybody call the embassy and let them know you are in jail.

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I don't think you get it. I got thrown in a Medieval Jail my only cell was when I was taking off my shoe laces there is no Embassy call nor do you have any rights. No food ,water toilet place to sit with 20 naked hoodlums in 10 x 10 cell.I was near passed out from heat stroke.

That is dissapointing part is you have no rights as American in the DR.

Traffic accidents often result in serious injury or death. This is often the case when heavy vehicles, such as buses or trucks, are involved. Traditionally, vehicles involved in accidents in the Dominican Republic are not moved (even to clear traffic), until authorized by a police officer. Drivers who violate this norm may be held legally liable for the accident.

Dominican law requires that a driver be taken into custody for driving under the influence or being involved in an accident that causes serious injury or death, even if the driver is insured and appears not to have been at fault. The minimum detention period is 48 hours; however, detentions frequently last until a judicial decision is reached (often weeks or months), or until a waiver is signed by the injured party (usually as the result of a cash settlement).

Visitors to the Dominican Republic might want to consider hiring a professional driver during their stay in lieu of driving themselves. Licensed drivers who are familiar with local roads can be hired through local car rental agencies. In case of accidents, only the driver will be taken into custody

[QUOTE=Doker44]Well I was in a cab and saw an accident about 6 months ago and reported on it here, that day I realized I wasn't driving in the DR!

But yes have somebody, anybody call the embassy and let them know you are in jail.[/QUOTE]You probably noticed from my rants and raves. I was very F**king pissed off. Well I did some research. Here is what I found out about Dominican law in summary:

First Phase - Arrest and Detention: According to the Dominican Constitution, a person detained or arrested by the police authorities may be held without charges for up to 48 hours. During this 48-hour period, an assistant district attorney (prosecutor) and the police conduct an initial investigation of the case. Assistant district attorneys are present at most police stations and have the responsibility to lead the investigation.

{this is when they have the opportunity to shake down and try to extort money before official paper work is ever submitted. This is when all the scare tactics occur because if you pay up before the 48 hours they can release you. And no one even there bosses will ever know the police and everyone involved ever did anything illegal to you. This is the reason they don't give you any documentation because they would loss there job and possible jail sentence. The government does not tolerate this because they don't want to loss tourist dollars but the reality is that it is a small country and bad things are done at the local level. But, if discovered it is dealt with. That is why it is important if you get in a situation to not be scared, understand your rights under DR laws, and have people working on your side for your release.}

Right to an Attorney: A detainee is typically questioned as part of the investigation by the authorities. According to Dominican law, a detainee is entitled to have an attorney present during any questioning, as well as at any of the hearings or trials. If the detainee cannot afford to have an attorney, the government will provide a public defender upon request. A detainee also has the right to remain silent.

Habeas Corpus: According to the Constitution of the Dominican Republic, any prisoner detained for more than 48 hours without being formally charged is entitled to request a hearing of habeas corpus. Habeas corpus is a physical release of an arrestee from prison while awaiting trial. The presiding judge at the hearing is empowered to order the prisoner's release if he has been detained for more than 48 hours without being formally charged or there is insufficient proof of a crime to warrant further detention. The judge's decision to release is subject to appeal by the district attorney. A defendant released on habeas corpus is required to remain in the country until the charges are finally resolved.

{My take if you can last 48 hours and actively ensure they understand you know your rights and you have people actively working for you outside, they will have to let you go unless you really did do something.}

You can go to the US Embassy website santo dominigo under citizen services - Emergency Services for more information. I did not want to provide a link because then their internet reports will show all the referrals are coming from this website ;)

[quote=lopkx]let me get this straight. you rent a car at the pop airport, buy rental insurance. an idiot rides on the wrong side of the street and get's nailed by your suv. you go to jail, pay $8,000 or more with no paper trail to get out of jail. wow! with police, lawyers, prosecutor, rental agency, and so called wingman involved. this sounds like a total set-up, all these new stories of accidents really concern me about continuing my car renting adventures in dr. this sounds like something the us embassy in santo dominigo should be involved in when it gets this bad assuming you are a us citizen or the embassy of whatever country you come from. i understand a little corruption here and there, small pesos here and there but this is ridiculous. that reminds me i need to add the us embassies hotline on my cell phone's speed dial. no way will i pay $8,000. i would first make it a media scandal before you extort me out of $8,000+ for something that is not my fault. i feel you man. thank goodness you are alright.[/quote]

i can truly empathize in this case. i (almost) had a similar experience.
was in nagua, driving from pop to las terrenas on the samana peninsula.
in left lane, using turn signal, started to make the turn and a motoconcho with 2 passengers slams into driver side door at an angle, ripping off the rear view mirror, denting the door, and sliding for 30 feet on the asphalt.
hell no, it wasn't my fault.

my good fortune was that i was traveling with a chica from bb that i was seeing at the time. she had her wits about her and had them gather the idiot driver and his passenger into the back of our car, asks where is the nearest clinic, and off we go.
no serious injuries, but x-rays, bandaging, etc. mostly for the woman passenger. the idiot motoconcho driver had just been let out of jail a short while ago. f****ing idiot.
her family show up, and i apologize and point out it wasn't my fault.
her father, a grey haired fella, was quiet, not raving.
i offered him a few thousand pesos, "to help her recover" and he refused, telling me to hand it to her, which i did.
i was expecting to be raped by medical bills, but the total for them both was only about $150 us.
afterward, the idiot had the balls to demand money to repair his bike, and i was pissed, but a bunch of "bystanders" that accompanied us was providing some pressure, and i just wanted to get the hell out of there.
i ended up shelling out $75, and they told him to take it.
total cost, about $325 and i felt extremely fortunate.

i found out later that if done at a hospital, the police reports are involved as a matter of course, but at a clinic, - no cops required.

my credit card covered damage to the car.
budget was the rental company and i was able to complete the required paperwork with the national company from home.

my advice - no "adventure" rentals. i use a major chain and have good experiences with budget.
get the liability coverage for other vehicles, pedestrians, etc.
if you don't speak the language like a native, take one along.
take everyone to a clinic if necessary.

when driving, drive defensively in capital letters.
look for and expect idiots from all directions
make all shifts, turns, etc, gradually, no sudden changes.
drive like all other drivers are morons, -they are.

[QUOTE=Dw1987]Visitors to the Dominican Republic might want to consider hiring a professional driver during their stay in lieu of driving themselves. Licensed drivers who are familiar with local roads can be hired through local car rental agencies. In case of accidents, only the driver will be taken into custody[/QUOTE]
That sounds like very very sound advice!!

[QUOTE=Lopkx]You probably noticed from my rants and raves. I was very F**king pissed off. Well I did some research. Here is what I found out about Dominican law in summary:

First Phase - Arrest and Detention: According to the Dominican Constitution, a person detained or arrested by the police authorities may be held without charges for up to 48 hours. During this 48-hour period, an assistant district attorney (prosecutor) and the police conduct an initial investigation of the case. Assistant district attorneys are present at most police stations and have the responsibility to lead the investigation.

{this is when they have the opportunity to shake down and try to extort money before official paper work is ever submitted. This is when all the scare tactics occur because if you pay up before the 48 hours they can release you. And no one even there bosses will ever know the police and everyone involved ever did anything illegal to you. This is the reason they don't give you any documentation because they would loss there job and possible jail sentence. The government does not tolerate this because they don't want to loss tourist dollars but the reality is that it is a small country and bad things are done at the local level. But, if discovered it is dealt with. That is why it is important if you get in a situation to not be scared, understand your rights under DR laws, and have people working on your side for your release.}

Right to an Attorney: A detainee is typically questioned as part of the investigation by the authorities. According to Dominican law, a detainee is entitled to have an attorney present during any questioning, as well as at any of the hearings or trials. If the detainee cannot afford to have an attorney, the government will provide a public defender upon request. A detainee also has the right to remain silent.

Habeas Corpus: According to the Constitution of the Dominican Republic, any prisoner detained for more than 48 hours without being formally charged is entitled to request a hearing of habeas corpus. Habeas corpus is a physical release of an arrestee from prison while awaiting trial. The presiding judge at the hearing is empowered to order the prisoner's release if he has been detained for more than 48 hours without being formally charged or there is insufficient proof of a crime to warrant further detention. The judge's decision to release is subject to appeal by the district attorney. A defendant released on habeas corpus is required to remain in the country until the charges are finally resolved.

{My take if you can last 48 hours and actively ensure they understand you know your rights and you have people actively working for you outside, they will have to let you go unless you really did do something.}

You can go to the US Embassy website santo dominigo under citizen services - Emergency Services for more information. I did not want to provide a link because then their internet reports will show all the referrals are coming from this website ;)[/QUOTE]You are assuming that the authorities are going to follow the letter of the law.

They don't, won't and have not.

It's surprising how often you hear about variants of this accident. The driver is making a left turn and is slowing or stopped. He's concentrating on making sure the oncoming traffic is clear - it's clear and he starts to turn left and is suddenly hit by a moto trying to zip around him on the left.

It's worth noting if you ever drive in the DR, when turning left don't just wait for oncoming traffic to clear check for idiots trying to pass you on the left.

[QUOTE=Marc Anthony]It's surprising how often you hear about variants of this accident. The driver is making a left turn and is slowing or stopped. He's concentrating on making sure the oncoming traffic is clear - it's clear and he starts to turn left and is suddenly hit by a moto trying to zip around him on the left...[/QUOTE]That's how I had my accident 2-years ago.

-Helpmann :)

[QUOTE=Manizales911]You are assuming that the authorities are going to follow the letter of the law.

They don't, won't and have not.[/QUOTE]You are absolutely right they may not follow it or may not even know the law at the local level. Surprise! That is why it is very very important to have someone on the outside who can go to higher authority to keep the local station honest and in check. You have to remember laws are made at the highest level of authority were they value tourist dollars which helps the economy that is felt at the macro level as a country wide benefit.

But, your local policeman knows nothing about that, all they know is how to survive on little pay. Also they might cheat and steal if they have no moral foundation or compass. Therefore your petition must be at a higher authority level. Obviously you are in jail that's why it is imperative you have one or more outside people you can count on. It may take up to 48 hours or a little more but trust me it will be dealt with if the right authorities are involved no one wants a scandal over something stupid. But you have to have tough skin because you may have to wait in jail for a couple of days.

Remember Dominicans with there big SUVs kill people all the time in car accidents but the difference or the advantage they have is they understand the system. Which does not necessarily mean always bribing someone, it means knowing which phone calls to make and to who. Bribing actually may hurt you because it gives the impression of guilty. Again this only holds true if you are truly innocent.

Same thing happened to us a few years ago

Guy was stopped and got hit by a motto. Haitian driver and Haitian female passenger. My friend took them to the hospital for treatment. While there a local cop asked what happened, Next thing, my friend and the motto driver are in jail. A few hours later I get called while on the beach. The hotel knows us well and they found me. They would have held him over night if someone from the hotel didn’t sign for him. Car was from Avis. It was the Avis attorney that was pressing charges and he was the one we had to pay off—3,500 pesos. Got him down from 5,000

We didn’t take the full insurance and were told that if we did we would have had to only sign and go.

Since then, I only take local taxis and inter city taxis to get around

I pretty much agree with your entire post.
[QUOTE=Lopkx]........the highest level of authority were they value tourist dollars which helps the economy that is felt at the macro level as a country wide benefit.............[/QUOTE]
This part is questionable. I honestly don't think too many Dominicans value the "monger tourist" dollars. One must remember most of the LE probably look at a monger quite different than they would a "normal" tourist.

Right off the bat a monger has three or four strikes against him. If I were a Dominican LE I am not sure I would be so pleased to see someone who just comes to my country to fiki fiki my niece, cousins, and maybe even my daughter.

For the life of me I can't imagine someone staying at Casa de Campo on a golfing trip get into an accident and get treated to the 10X10 cell treatment. Just can't see it.


[QUOTE=Lopkx]You are absolutely right they may not follow it or may not even know the law at the local level. Surprise! That is why it is very very important to have someone on the outside who can go to higher authority to keep the local station honest and in check. You have to remember laws are made at the highest level of authority were they value tourist dollars which helps the economy that is felt at the macro level as a country wide benefit.

But, your local policeman knows nothing about that, all they know is how to survive on little pay. Also they might cheat and steal if they have no moral foundation or compass. Therefore your petition must be at a higher authority level. Obviously you are in jail that's why it is imperative you have one or more outside people you can count on. It may take up to 48 hours or a little more but trust me it will be dealt with if the right authorities are involved no one wants a scandal over something stupid. But you have to have tough skin because you may have to wait in jail for a couple of days.

Remember Dominicans with there big SUVs kill people all the time in car accidents but the difference or the advantage they have is they understand the system. Which does not necessarily mean always bribing someone, it means knowing which phone calls to make and to who. Bribing actually may hurt you because it gives the impression of guilty. Again this only holds true if you are truly innocent.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]I pretty much agree with your entire post.

This part is questionable. I honestly don't think too many Dominicans value the "monger tourist" dollars. One must remember most of the LE probably look at a monger quite different than they would a "normal" tourist.

Right off the bat a monger has three or four strikes against him. If I were a Dominican LE I am not sure I would be so pleased to see someone who just comes to my country to fiki fiki my niece, cousins, and maybe even my daughter.

For the life of me I can't imagine someone staying at Casa de Campo on a golfing trip get into an accident and get treated to the 10X10 cell treatment. Just can't see it.[/QUOTE]Alamo car rental in DR appears to be an independently owned franchise. The owners of the big rental companies in DR have an interest in not having their clients overly harassed. I would imagine some of them have relationships with people in the Dominican government. If foreigners stopped renting cars in DR, the rental companies would go out of business. The owners of the big rental companies in DR do not want to lose money. I would guess that they have some system in place so that their clients are not overly harassed.

It is not only mongers driving around in DR. Businessmen, people who work for Major League Baseball are driving around down there.

I am not renting shyt in DR Unless I understand and speak spanish fluently. I think a lot of shyt can be avoided if you speak the language and keep your paperwork on you. I have heard too many stories on this board, sitting around with the fellas and on the plane about pple paying out their ass and it wasnt their fault. Even if I did speak spanish fluent it seems that you still need to keep at least $700 bux on you for medical bills. Etc. Fuk that!. Somebody hits you. Its not your fault and you still have to pay their medical bills. Fuk that!

I remba one time my friend and his wife came to sosua and he rented a scooter, he parked near After 1 and when he came out the scooter was gone. We go to the police station, the scooter is there. He tells them he rented it and he has the key, he will take it. The police ask him for the key and tell him he can't take the bike. He asks why but they won't tell him, but my haitian friend they want a tip. My friend is a stubborn New Yorker and he didn't want to tip them for doing their job. He finally leaves and comes bak the nxt day with his wife who speaks spanish. They finally got the bike back but it took hours. With all these horror stories there is only one thing I want to drive in d. R. And it doesn't require dmv. LOL

[QUOTE=Purple Porkchop]Car was from Avis. It was the Avis attorney that was pressing charges and he was the one we had to pay off—3,500 pesos. Got him down from 5,000 [/QUOTE]
I am not sure I understand this.

Your buddy rented from Avis, and the Avis attorney wanted to press charges against their customer because full insurance (left off a check box?) was not purchased?

[QUOTE=Purple Porkchop]We didn’t take the full insurance and were told that if we did we would have had to only sign and go.[/QUOTE]
That's what they told him then. If he had taken the full insurance I give decent odds that another reason to extort him would have been conjured up. I just hate being in situations like that where I have no control, which is why I wont rent a car...

[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]I pretty much agree with your entire post.

This part is questionable. I honestly don't think too many Dominicans value the "monger tourist" dollars. One must remember most of the LE probably look at a monger quite different than they would a "normal" tourist.

Right off the bat a monger has three or four strikes against him. If I were a Dominican LE I am not sure I would be so pleased to see someone who just comes to my country to fiki fiki my niece, cousins, and maybe even my daughter.

For the life of me I can't imagine someone staying at Casa de Campo on a golfing trip get into an accident and get treated to the 10X10 cell treatment. Just can't see it.[/QUOTE]Why would you say you are a Monger. Of course, 3/4 strikes against you. Say you are visiting a girlfriend, anything. When you go through customs do you say, oh by the way I am going to be mongering. The locals are big mongers themself, otherwise there would not be so many successful cabanas on every other block. They don't just want it in your face because as you said wives, sisters, cousins, etc.

[QUOTE=Marc Anthony]It's surprising how often you hear about variants of this accident. The driver is making a left turn and is slowing or stopped. He's concentrating on making sure the oncoming traffic is clear - it's clear and he starts to turn left and is suddenly hit by a moto trying to zip around him on the left.

It's worth noting if you ever drive in the DR, when turning left don't just wait for oncoming traffic to clear check for idiots trying to pass you on the left.[/QUOTE]

Exactly.
I always look now (in the DR) and also start to slowly angle the car so they can see it coming a long way off.

[QUOTE=Lopkx]Why would you say you are a Monger. Of course, 3/4 strikes against you. Say you are visiting a girlfriend, anything. When you go through customs do you say, oh by the way I am going to be mongering. The locals are big mongers themself, otherwise there would not be so many successful cabanas on every other block. They don't just want it in your face because as you said wives, sisters, cousins, etc.[/QUOTE]
No one said tell the world you are a monger in rep dom. There are plenty of tell tale signs that give you away. You can say you are visiting a girlfriend but don't be fooled LE would know the real deal.

Sure the locals are big mongers,,,,,,,,,,,, but you are NOT a local. Makes a huge difference.

Dominicans with the big SUVs, usually have connections with Colonels and Politicians and if there is a problem they are quick to call out names and making phone calls to make the situation go away. I never ever met a Policia Nacional who didn't like a hand-out. That is a major difference between expats & mongers! Expats usually know the right people to call and get out of a jam, when a tourist doesn't know anyone. Everybody knows a Colonel and treat him to gifts like a bottle of Johnny Walker Black and other things. During my time in Sosua, I knew all of the police and would take of them with gifts when I travelled back from the states and they considered me a friend and if I ever had a problem, call them. It won't take much RD$300 here and there, buying a couple of beers when you see them in a bar.

Another problem is that tourists with there limited or no spanish can't explain themselves out of a situation. So the motoconcho will be the only one explaining his story to the cops and blaming you. Liability insurance do exist in the DR and they do pay out! But dominicans rather have the cash in hand.

[QUOTE=Terry U]Dominicans with the big SUVs, usually have connections with Colonels and Politicians and if there is a problem they are quick to call out names and making phone calls to make the situation go away. I never ever met a Policia Nacional who didn't like a hand-out. That is a major difference between expats & mongers! Expats usually know the right people to call and get out of a jam, when a tourist doesn't know anyone. Everybody knows a Colonel and treat him to gifts like a bottle of Johnny Walker Black and other things. During my time in Sosua, I knew all of the police and would take of them with gifts when I travelled back from the states and they considered me a friend and if I ever had a problem, call them. It won't take much RD$300 here and there, buying a couple of beers when you see them in a bar.

Another problem is that tourists with there limited or no spanish can't explain themselves out of a situation. So the motoconcho will be the only one explaining his story to the cops and blaming you. Liability insurance do exist in the DR and they do pay out! But dominicans rather have the cash in hand.[/QUOTE]

I second that, in this country it does not matter what you know, it is all about who you know. In the past when i had a problem with the police ( when they tried to pull me over for no reason for example) i handed them business cards of people i know or i called my novias dad who is coronel en el ejercito nacional y asi el problema se acacbo.

[QUOTE=Score77]Hi,

I am thinking of going to Charlis Angels resort in the next few weeks. Has anybody been there and experianced this resort? I understand that the Euro are women unbelievable. All comments would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help.

J[/QUOTE]Have not been to Charlis, but am familiar. There were 3 similar resorts which all operate essentially the same with same experience - Euro girls (primarily from Ukraine and Russia), all-inclusive, etc. Vikings (now closed) and Exoticretreat ([url]http://exoticretreat.net[/url]) are the other 2.

Trippster wrote a very extensive report on viking that is very useful and mirrors the experience at the others.

[url]http://internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=592518&postcount=29[/url]

Have fun

[QUOTE=Bermuda69]Thanks all for the helpful info i can use a few tips from here, ill be traveling to puerto plate from june 10 till 13 and in santo june 13 to 15. Im traveling alone,its my frist time to DR and im 27 Which resort would guys recommend for me BB or FOD? which one is close to the Beaches and chias?[/QUOTE]

That's 4 days and 3 nights. You should have time enough to work in trips to Sosua and/or Puerto Plata nightclubs. You can do it on your own, with a friend, or by using my tour: [url]www.themantour.net[/url]

Also, The Man Tour now has a hotel. I will be announcing details here shortly. It's another option people now have to BBs and FOD. Check it out at [url]www.themanhotel.com[/url]

[QUOTE=Marc Anthony]It's surprising how often you hear about variants of this accident. The driver is making a left turn and is slowing or stopped. He's concentrating on making sure the oncoming traffic is clear - it's clear and he starts to turn left and is suddenly hit by a moto trying to zip around him on the left.

It's worth noting if you ever drive in the DR, when turning left don't just wait for oncoming traffic to clear check for idiots trying to pass you on the left.[/QUOTE]

Exactly as above, I was turning left and moto was playing Super Mario Bros Bike through heavy city traffic. He hit my door and went flying through the air. He must have been going about 40mph.

Fortunately it was right in front of a clinic in the town of Esperanza. They patched up his broken arm, and leg. I paid 70% of the cost plus the damage to my car. Even the family of the moto guy didn't want to involve the police.

Now I just assume some idiot will try to pass my on the left when I make a left turn, so I check the rear view every time.

It's a hotel for mongers who also want to get a taste of Latin American culture while they are here in Puerto Plata/Sosua connecting with some of the hottest young chicas in the world.

Check out this thread:

[url]http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?t=1326[/url]
or this web site: [url]www.themanhotel.com[/url]

for more info.

We also offer airport pickup/dropoff service to any Puerto Plata or Costambar location and local cell phone rental (set up in English).

this is the type of thing that gives latin america a bad name and a big reason why more people don't come here. clearly, some of the folks involved just saw this as a money-making opportunity.

as i read it, i hated the fact that it was happening to another gringo. there but for the grace of god . . .

well, i've lived here in puerto plata for 3 years, know many of the players, and speak spanish. if any of you english-speakers ever get in a jam like this, please call on me. i'm not a lawyer, bail bondsman, or policeman, but i know some resources to call. keep my phone number in your wallet -- it's (829)969-8687. i'll be happy to help, and there will be no charge.

- the dr man


[quote=dw1987]i rented a car from adventure rent a car adventuererrentcar.com in puerto plata airport the agent there is jason maloon. owner i guess is gipsy harold a woman. i got good airfare rate so upgraded to honda suv because last two trips i rented same car and ac didn't work and windshield wiper on drivers side was worn and spray did not work so you drive down road at night with smeared glass. i can't take the heat so i need working ac. i get there no problems pay in cash get receipt for cash because i didn't get one last time. i rent from gypsy because a friend of mine james recommended them after car problems.

nice truck honda element black looked customized even weyland said nice truck. anyway me and my wingman were driving on malecon in pop heading towards lasirena we had just ate there and i had a coke which is unusual for me but its really hot there that friday. two girls were at a beach bar waiting for us but i didn't see them i was driving don't need extra distractions. i need to turn around so cars coming i am waiting to clear i am right on yellow line waiting for oncoming traffic noone on my right no one on the road that direction. road clears turn left and smash a motoconcho hits the truck. my "friend" screams like a 10 year old school girl. i immediately get out of truck to check on victims they got hit pretty hard. i thought they were dead the girls head had a lump but no major blood anywhere. i was very concerned for them even though they were speeding like hell and passed me on wrong side of road they were hurt. a crowd soon gathered some asked me what happened i calmly explained. i looked for my "friend" and he is nowhere to be found no where. a bystander called police with cell phone and jason maloon the representative of adventure rental car. i ask numerous people where is my "friend" noone knows. believe me i looked hard i had nothing else to do but i did not leave scene of accident. the victims dissapeared also along with the victims motorcycle. one guy says my "friend" went to hospital with victims. i thought that was quite humble of him. police show up 45 minutes after accident so its 1:30 pm or so. my "friend " reappears he looks like he was crying and scared. get into car to go to police station near harbor while getting in car jason from adventure finally shows up. on way to police station my "friend" explains he don't like blood that is why he left. i knew better he ran away like a scared little school girl after he screamed. get to station wait there jason says i take care of you i will take care everything. victims family shows up they look a little mad but relize i am concerned too. i don't talk much and remain calm. the family understands it was accident i certainly didn't see them on my left large blind spot in that suv. jason says don'y worry i am here i will take care of you whole thing will be couple hundred dollars. he says don't tell anyone but you have 8000 pesos i will pay police chief and you will be ok. i don't have that much on me so i ask my "friend" for 1000 pesos more. we wait for long time 2 hours for paperwork and such so i think be all over after paying money. my "friend" starts whining like a little girl "i want to go to herman's for a chica i don't see why i should be stuck waiting for you its like when people are dying in hospital i am not going to spend a month next to their bed what do i have to do with this your fault your fault! then he says yea i saw that motorcyle on your left but don't worry i won't say anything " like he is doing me some kind of favor? i wanted to ***** slap him. he is a i already told police what happened. i say i need you here i do not know how this is going to turn out i may get throw in jail and you will be only one on planet who knows where i am. he says" no no jason is good guy he will take care of you you don't need me. ain't my fault ain't my fault you should have seen him you were driving. i paid for rental car all gas and his hotel room and he is my wingman "friend'' you would think the ungrateful fucker would wait for me after running off leaving me for lynch mob and after all you never ever leave your wingman ever in a vulnerable place. i finally say ok cause i think i am ready to kick his ass anyway. i asked jason is "friend" use car and go to hotel for passport and credit card. i already gave him my room key digital camera i tell him get my stuff come back and you can go. he leaves jason says oh have to go to judge for trial right now going to take more money for hospital. i call my "friend" on telephone empty my hotel room of all my belongings in case they decide take my things and get my money, debit card and passport but don't give to anyone for any reason he said ok.

i get to the other police station down by park and get into station and meet adventure's attorney respresenting me. the deductable is 3000 us deductable but i think he should get paid by them but quite frankly i am getting bad feeling about this just trying to think ahead of them. attorney said "no problem" i am respresenting you i am for you.

the entrance to police station is where is desk 3 cops one cop instructs me step behind door it is a prison cell with women in there. i ask attorney what is going on? he say no problem its just for minute. cop points at shoes and argue swith me about something attorney says take off shoe laces. ding ding ding light goes off in my head i am going to jail! never been jail before and that is unusual for my area and michigan child support domestic violence laws. i call my "friend" and said listen i am going to jail phone gets quiet i say are you there? you joking? no. i am going to jail. at this time i am thinking thanks for leaving me assole. i tell him" my life is in your hands" who is going to have your phone jason the adventure rental agent with my money 100 us dollars some pesos and i count it. i hear some screaming as taking shoe laces and look over and see 20 men most all naked with their penisis exposed hollering gringo gringo. i almost flicked them off and asked if they wanted to fight but didn't. 10 seconds later i am in cell with them. honestly wasn't scared but was hot as hell don't know temperature but hottest ever been in my life lets just give it 100 degrees and humidity to match even dominicans didn't have clothes on and were panting. in i go i figure i can knock out 2 or 3 of them but not 20 so better stay calm. into cell all the way to back its body to body they swarm to me the uglier looking ones tried to intimidate me said don't be scared i wasn't scared the heat was fucking unbearable. i told them not scared just hot two 3 them put hands on my cargo shorts and fondle my pockets a little ask have money i said no police robb me. kept hands to themselves then ask why i am in jail i respond no idea. i tell them soy innocente they all say almost in sequence tambien. i am innocent they say me too and . . ..[/quote]

[QUOTE=Thedrman]It's a hotel for mongers who also want to get a taste of Latin American culture while they are here in Puerto Plata/Sosua connecting with some of the hottest young chicas in the world.

Check out this thread:

[url]http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?t=1326[/url]
or this web site: [url]www.themanhotel.com[/url]

for more info.

We also offer airport pickup/dropoff service to any Puerto Plata or Costambar location and local cell phone rental (set up in English).[/QUOTE]

Looks like this hotel does not have air con.

Whats a cheap nice hotel in Puerta Plata?

I want to sneak in pp and spend time with a chica before I go to Sosua.

[QUOTE=Chief Justice]Whats a cheap nice hotel in Puerta Plata?

I want to sneak in pp and spend time with a chica before I go to Sosua.[/QUOTE]
Sencation or Sensation,,,,,,,,,, something like that. It is a small hotel with cabanas in the rear. The hotel has nice rooms and they also have a small pool. The hotel is a few minutes ride past Rancho Tipico.

If you want to be in Puerto Plata city try Apart Hotel Lomar.

Here is a link with a few other hotels.

[url]http://www.puertoplataguide.com/Accommodations.html[/url]

[QUOTE=Chief Justice]Whats a cheap nice hotel in Puerta Plata?

I want to sneak in pp and spend time with a chica before I go to Sosua.[/QUOTE]

You might also try La Roca. It's the newest cabana and a little closer to town.

- The Man Tour Guy

[url]www.themantour.net[/url]

[url]www.themanhotel.com[/url]

Will be at Blackbeards June 17-22.

Will the girls take American money, or is it better to exchange?

[QUOTE=Sammon]Looks like this hotel does not have air con.[/QUOTE]
That's confirmed. Elsewhere, The DR Man said his hotel doesn't have enough electrical service to air-condition all the rooms.

Air conditioning uses an awful lot of electricity; and in many less-developed countries, electricity is expensive enough to make A/C a luxury of "conspicuous consumption". Blackbeard's April newsletter said their utility bill tops $10,000 (US) per month; they translated that into $450 per room per month, or $15 per room per day for utilities. I'd be surprised if less than 90% of that was for electricity.

USA homes, especially those of the last forty or fifty years, are built to be air-conditioned, and so they don't have adequate windows and ventilation to keep you cool without A/C. Plus, we have it in our offices, our shopping malls, our cars, everywhere! So we do tend to over-react to its absence. I lived without air conditioning, in the Washington DC area (summer temps often in the 90s), the first twenty-plus years of my life; we had fans in our bedrooms, we were used to it, and so we managed to be quite comfortable. A decent breeze, whether natural or fan-induced, can indeed make all the difference.

[QUOTE=Windyj]Will be at Blackbeards June 17-22.

Will the girls take American money, or is it better to exchange?[/QUOTE]

The chicas will gladly take US dollars, but I usually pay for services in pesos, as that is how they are posted as the pre-negotiated rates.

On xe.com (a currency exchange website) 1500 DOP for ST (1-2 hours) translates into $40.87 USD at todays rate. 3000 DOP for TLN is double at $81.74.

If you are looking to stretch your dollars, do this:

Pay for the Hotel and taxi ride if applicable in US Dollars as you arrive. If you pay by pesos here, BBs converts USD to DOP at a bit of an unfavorable rate to you and you pay more.

Any bar/restaurant/misc. charges made during your stay are better paid with pesos during check out as the reverse is done on the way out as pesos are converted to dollars at a small unfavorable rate to you.

Please note, we are not talking about major amounts here, and really it is only a couple bucks either way. I try not to sweat the small stuff.

Your best exchange rates in Costambar, and darn close to the published bank to bank exchange rates can be had at either Jenny's market near the entrance to Costambar or at the cambio down the street from BBs (at the intersection of the first street west of BBs go left and continue about 3 blocks down, the cambio is on the right after you have gone up and are now coming down the hill).

DO NOT-I repeat-DO NOT use credit cards if you do not have to. There is an exorbitant charge for doing this and it is not worth it. Cash is King in the DR. I use Credit Cards for my rental car to get the insurance it provides and gas while I am there ONLY. Credit Card fraud is a real possibility here.

ATMs for emergency cash can be used, but machines are a little harder to come by in Costambar. There is one on the north side of the main street at a small restaurant/bar closer to Zona Franca. I am not sure if the one in the Texaco station still works. There are multiple banks in Puerto Plata, only a short motoconcho ride away.

I also suggest bringing down a wad of one dollar bills to give out as tips as you do stuff. The locals love and appreciate them and you will be amazed at the level of service you get by doing this. Be generous, but don't over tip. A buck or two for meals and drinks, and 200 to 300 peso extra to the chicas (or buying a meal or drinks for her) are well within the norm. If you start giving well above those amounts the locals, including the chica's, start looking at you a patsy as opposed to being a nice guy. Being viewed as a patsy is not a good thing and they will be after you for more and more money because they do not respect you. Don't let the locals or the chicas push you around. Be fair but firm if they try to take advantage of you. You will quickly get their respect if you do this.

BBs provides safes to store your valuables so you don't have to worry about that.

If this is your first trip down, take your time, learn some basic Spanish phrases and treat things with the chicas like a "date" once you hook up. Take time to breathe and enjoy your time with the girls. If you have any specific areas of importance in the bedroom, talk about it with them before you seal the deal. if you make a connection and have some chemistry with the chicas, it can pay dividends behind closed doors.

Enjoy.

P

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]
I also suggest bringing down a wad of one dollar bills to give out as tips as you do stuff. The locals love and appreciate them and you will be amazed at the level of service you get by doing this. Be generous, but don't over tip. A buck or two for meals and drinks, [/QUOTE]Careful. I usually eat where the Dominicans eat, but some places I have seen that have a menu you will see on the back that the taxes and service charge are additional percentages. When a service charge is included on your bill there is no need to tip. If I am with a local then I will ask them the norm. People from first world countries have a tendency to throw around money in the form of tips when they should not. If it is not a local norm then I will not do it.

Hi all thinks for the forums lots of info I'll be at BB in June and just wondering how is Costambar area will I find girls walking around the town? Or at the beach? Are there bars were I'll find girls? Or BB is it for the girls in Costambar?

[QUOTE=Bermuda69]Hi all thinks for the forums lots of info I'll be at BB in June and just wondering how is Costambar area will I find girls walking around the town? Or at the beach? Are there bars were I'll find girls? Or BB is it for the girls in Costambar?[/QUOTE]


Dont expect much from Costambar. Dont get me wrong I like it because it is off the "beaten path" but as far as I am concerned BB's is Costambar. There are many abandoned buildings, large buildings crumbling with trees and junk growing through them. Not really any other bars where you are going to find chicas everywhere. There are many, many better places not far away outside the gate to Costambar. Yes, there is a Gym bar, karaoke bar on Sat nights and a place to have a drinks like Ricks but nothing that a monger is looking for. You find girls at the beach but with BB's right there and Crystials and El Bohem (sp) not far I never found anything I was going to waste myself with.

This is the beauty to many of us; its not real close to Sousa and guys that like Sousa probably are not going to like Costambar. A matter of fact I have seen a few mongers who came to BB's from Sousa and were not happy at all.

[QUOTE=Bermuda69]Hi all thinks for the forums lots of info I'll be at BB in June and just wondering how is Costambar area will I find girls walking around the town? Or at the beach? Are there bars were I'll find girls? Or BB is it for the girls in Costambar?[/QUOTE]

Costambar is a nice village, as in Ohio or New Jersey. You will find girls, and people, walking around. If you speak Spanish and know how to talk to people, you may be able to pick-up off the street. In addition, you may find a friendly person on the beach or a beach bar worker that will go with you after work, if you know how to interact with people. A few years ago, while celebrating Constitution Day, I crashed a church picnic. Met a real, real nice girl whose boyfriend left her. She was "a little pregnant." :) I was nice to her, and she made sure that I get a plate or two at the picnic. She was very cute. I asked her to hang back with me as the church bus was leaving. She wanted to, but did not have any money for the motoconcho home. I asked the price, and she replied RD$20. This was about US$1. Now, if you could not speak Spanish, you would not have gotten anywhere with her. Moreover, she was at a church picnic with her uncle and aunt. She lived with them. Since the nun liked me (I paid for my food and drinks, since I was at their picnic) and the older woman at the bar liked me, the uncle and aunt did not have a problem with her staying. What did they have to fear from a professor who speaks Spanish. I love the place.

Brother Ponderosa, I never told you this story. :)

[QUOTE=Professor 1]Costambar is a nice village, as in Ohio or New Jersey....

Brother Ponderosa, I never told you this story. :)[/QUOTE]

No I didn't know about this.

Nice story. Thanks for sharing.

Take care Prof.

[QUOTE=Doker44]Dont expect much from Costambar. Dont get me wrong I like it because it is off the "beaten path" but as far as I am concerned BB's is Costambar. There are many abandoned buildings, large buildings crumbling with trees and junk growing through them. Not really any other bars where you are going to find chicas everywhere. There are many, many better places not far away outside the gate to Costambar. Yes, there is a Gym bar, karaoke bar on Sat nights and a place to have a drinks like Ricks but nothing that a monger is looking for. You find girls at the beach but with BB's right there and Crystials and El Bohem (sp) not far I never found anything I was going to waste myself with.

This is the beauty to many of us; its not real close to Sousa and guys that like Sousa probably are not going to like Costambar. A matter of fact I have seen a few mongers who came to BB's from Sousa and were not happy at all.[/QUOTE]The karaoke bar in Costambar is a blast. It is where quite a few of the "working" girls from BB's hang out and a few of the waitresses from BB's hang out there as well. My wingman scored one of the waitresses from BB's that we met there and proceeded to get her drunk enough so she would go with him,he claims she was the best lay of the trip.

Gentlemen: I spent a couple of days at Blackbeards and made some visits to Field of Dreams in order to see for myself. Blackbeards was much improved as far as facilities go. The generator now powers the AC in the rooms during the power outages which has been mentioned here previosuly.
As far as the chicas goes, there is where the pickings are on the decline. While there, I noticed almost a complete turnover of the girls from my last trip. The newcomers, many of them very good looking, seem to lack the skills to please the clientele. The new Mamasan, as I discussed with her, seem to think that the girls will become better lovers with time. As I told her, these girls are making BB's a thing of the past if they continue with their awful performances in the sack.
For us oldtimers, myself and a couple of wingmen, we will no longer visit this place because the girls don't deliver what they advertise in the sack. After careful negotiation with these new providers, they just refuse to perform aggreed upon and expected services. I personally did not experience the disappointment my wingmen felt by experimenting with these new providers (No BJ, only half way in, no this, no that, just miserable times for my wingmen) that I just won't patronize the place again.
I stuck with girls from the old guard: Yohanny, Mary (The Bikini contest winner on this particular trip), and I believe her name is Ilsa or something like that, the old Charo regime girls. They were all eager to please and please they did. But the new, young chicks, plain and simple are all very lazy performers. Yes, they want to get paid but they have no clue as to how to get regular customers. Most of them are one and done because no one in their right mind will repeat with such lousy providers.
In addition, I visited Field of Dreams for the first time. Their facilities are similar to BB, but here is what I saw:
The room at FOD are superior to the rooms at BB. They have nice 40in plasmas in each room, the bathrooms and fixtures are all newer than BB’s.
The girls: They are mostly the old guard from BB. They are much better performers that that new regime at BB’s; however, they have no schedule so it is mostly hit and miss there.
There is nothing around FOD’s. No beach, no store, no pharmacy, so you better rent a vehicle while there.
Overall, a very nice trip for me, but I won't repeat anytime soon. The providers level of service has to improve drastically for me to get of a plane again.

[QUOTE=Voyajer1]Gentlemen: I spent a couple of days at Blackbeards and made some visits to Field of Dreams in order to see for myself. Blackbeards was much improved as far as facilities go. The generator now powers the AC in the rooms during the power outages which has been mentioned here previosuly.
As far as the chicas goes, there is where the pickings are on the decline. While there, I noticed almost a complete turnover of the girls from my last trip. The newcomers, many of them very good looking, seem to lack the skills to please the clientele. The new Mamasan, as I discussed with her, seem to think that the girls will become better lovers with time. As I told her, these girls are making BB's a thing of the past if they continue with their awful performances in the sack.
For us oldtimers, myself and a couple of wingmen, we will no longer visit this place because the girls don't deliver what they advertise in the sack. After careful negotiation with these new providers, they just refuse to perform aggreed upon and expected services. I personally did not experience the disappointment my wingmen felt by experimenting with these new providers (No BJ, only half way in, no this, no that, just miserable times for my wingmen) that I just won't patronize the place again.
I stuck with girls from the old guard: Yohanny, Mary (The Bikini contest winner on this particular trip), and I believe her name is Ilsa or something like that, the old Charo regime girls. They were all eager to please and please they did. But the new, young chicks, plain and simple are all very lazy performers. Yes, they want to get paid but they have no clue as to how to get regular customers. Most of them are one and done because no one in their right mind will repeat with such lousy providers.
In addition, I visited Field of Dreams for the first time. Their facilities are similar to BB, but here is what I saw:
The room at FOD are superior to the rooms at BB. They have nice 40in plasmas in each room, the bathrooms and fixtures are all newer than BB’s.
The girls: They are mostly the old guard from BB. They are much better performers that that new regime at BB’s; however, they have no schedule so it is mostly hit and miss there.
There is nothing around FOD’s. No beach, no store, no pharmacy, so you better rent a vehicle while there.
Overall, a very nice trip for me, but I won't repeat anytime soon. The providers level of service has to improve drastically for me to get of a plane again.[/QUOTE]

Nice unbiased report. Thanks.

I know a couple months ago on my last trip to BBs I saw a lot of new blood, but I was there for only 2 days before moving on to other things. While at BBs I fulfilled a commitment to date an "old guard" chica I had always promised to be with and enjoyed it tremendously. I really only had one "new face" and went with the flow on her lack of performance and enjoyed what areas she did provide (a nice hj).

Obviously I could not translate one sub-par performance to lack of performance by the entire staff of "new guard" chicas, but your report is concerning. Your experience was based on a lot more chicas than just the one sampling like I had on my trip. The girls always provided well under the Charo regime, and I hope the new mamason or management addresses this problem.

[QUOTE=Voyajer1]Blackbeards was much improved as far as facilities go. As far as the chicas goes, there is where the pickings are on the decline. The new, young chicks, plain and simple are all very lazy performers.[/QUOTE]
Drat. That's disappointing.

I booked BB's (arriving in three weeks) because it sounded like "the candy store": a nice place, in a quiet safe community (a town around you, not just an AI resort across the road), and the girls are right there ripe for the picking. I guess that's still fairly accurate, but Voyajer suggests the girls are rather too green for the picking.

Lack of experience can be remedied, and I could actually see a charm in it. But she has to be willing to learn, open to experiment and experience, motivated to develop her skills. "Lazy" implies that she isn't motivated, and that's a definite problem.

Voyajer, I sincerely hope you and your posse kept the mamasan informed; and I hope you sent your word on to El Capitan. Sounds like they should send these "lazy performers" back to the finca picking mangos, until they [i]do[/i] develop the "motivation" to perform at BB's.

With all the talk about going to jail in car accidents and such. I took this excerpt from the U.S. consular website in Puerto Plata for those interested:

U.S. Consular Agency Puerto Plata
Villanueva Street at the corner of Juan Bosch (formerly John F. Kennedy Ave.) Abraxa Bookstore Bldg., 2nd. Floor
Telephone Number: (809) 586-8017, (809) 586-4204, (809) 586-8023

The U.S. Consular Agency in Puerto Plata provides emergency services to American Citizens residing in or visiting the area around Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The Consular Agency also does notarials and receives applications for U.S. passports. Passport applications are forwarded to the U.S. Consular Section in Santo Domingo (the Consular Agency's supervisory post) for processing.

Hours of Operation
The U.S. Consular Agency in Puerto Plata is open to the public Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 12:30pm, and from 2:00pm to 5:00pm except for U.S. and Dominican holidays. For after-hours emergencies, please call the Duty Officer at the U.S. Consular Section in Santo Domingo, at (809) 221-2171, dial cero (0) and request to speak to the Duty Officer.

[QUOTE=Voyajer1]Gentlemen: I spent a couple of days at Blackbeards and made some visits to Field of Dreams in order to see for myself. Blackbeards was much improved as far as facilities go. The generator now powers the AC in the rooms during the power outages which has been mentioned here previosuly.

As far as the chicas goes, there is where the pickings are on the decline. While there, I noticed almost a complete turnover of the girls from my last trip. The newcomers, many of them very good looking, seem to lack the skills to please the clientele. The new Mamasan, as I discussed with her, seem to think that the girls will become better lovers with time. As I told her, these girls are making BB's a thing of the past if they continue with their awful performances in the sack.

For us oldtimers, myself and a couple of wingmen, we will no longer visit this place because the girls don't deliver what they advertise in the sack. After careful negotiation with these new providers, they just refuse to perform aggreed upon and expected services. I personally did not experience the disappointment my wingmen felt by experimenting with these new providers (No BJ, only half way in, no this, no that, just miserable times for my wingmen) that I just won't patronize the place again.

I stuck with girls from the old guard: Yohanny, Mary (The Bikini contest winner on this particular trip), and I believe her name is Ilsa or something like that, the old Charo regime girls. They were all eager to please and please they did. But the new, young chicks, plain and simple are all very lazy performers. Yes, they want to get paid but they have no clue as to how to get regular customers. Most of them are one and done because no one in their right mind will repeat with such lousy providers.

In addition, I visited Field of Dreams for the first time. Their facilities are similar to BB, but here is what I saw:

The room at FOD are superior to the rooms at BB. They have nice 40in plasmas in each room, the bathrooms and fixtures are all newer than BB's.

The girls: They are mostly the old guard from BB. They are much better performers that that new regime at BB's; however, they have no schedule so it is mostly hit and miss there.

There is nothing around FOD's. No beach, no store, no pharmacy, so you better rent a vehicle while there.

Overall, a very nice trip for me, but I won't repeat anytime soon. The providers level of service has to improve drastically for me to get of a plane again.[/QUOTE]good report Voyajer but I need to correct you on your statement of nothing around FOD. Directly across the street from FOD is Playa Dorada, you will find many restaurants, stores and beach access. It is a bit of a walk but a cheap cab ride. I am writing this from JFK, I will be at FOD in a few hours. I picked up a few bottles of tequila and whisky at the duty free, let the party begin!

[QUOTE=Voyajer1] There is nothing around FOD’s. No beach, no store, no pharmacy, so you better rent a vehicle while there.[/QUOTE]
Everytime someone makes this comment I feel I need to come on here to say:

You don't have to rent a vehicle if you are staying at FoD. I (like many others) am very reluctant to drive in the DR but I have stayed at FoD for a total of 25 weeks over three years with no supply or transport problems.

And I only hire private taxis in the DR as a last resort (caught in the middle of nowhere in a thunderstorm, or coming home from a bachata concert with a chica at 3.00am, etc).

The solution, of course, is that FoD lies on the main road from Sosúa to Puerto Plata and you can get very cheaply and rapidly to either of these towns and many others by public transport which runs 24/7.

There is a nice beach at Playa Dorado but it is 20 minutes walk rather than the 5 minutes to Costambar Beach from Barba Negra so FoD is not recommended for you beach-lovers. There are shops, farmacias, banks, etc in Playa Dorada or a five-minute, 15 pesos, ride away along the main road. There is also a cinema (of sorts) in Playa Dorada.

There are many good reasons to prefer Barba Negra to Field of Dreams. Each hotel has its advantages and disadvantages, but to imply that FoD is "isolated" is simply not true. On the contrary, it is Costambar which is expensive or inconvenient to get out of for day-trips or even just to get to a bank. (No problem if you are satisfied with the entertainment on site, of course.)

[QUOTE=Voyajer1]Gentlemen: I spent a couple of days at Blackbeards . The new Mamasan, as I discussed with her, seem to think that the girls will become better lovers with time. [/QUOTE]


What's the new mamasan's name? Is is one of the chicas? or someone new from the outside?

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Everytime someone makes this comment I feel I need to come on here to say:

You don't have to rent a vehicle if you are staying at FoD. I (like many others) am very reluctant to drive in the DR but I have stayed at FoD for a total of 25 weeks over three years with no supply or transport problems.

And I only hire private taxis in the DR as a late resort (caught in the middle of nowhere in a thunderstorm, or coming home from a bachata concert with a chica at 3.00am, etc).

The solution, of course, is that FoD lies on the main road from Sosúa to Puerto Plata and you can get very cheaply and rapidly to either of these towns and many others by public transport which runs 24/7.

There is a nice beach at Playa Dorado but it is 20 minutes walk rather than the 5 minutes to Costambar Beach from Barba Negra so FoD is not recommended for you beach-lovers. There are shops, farmacias, banks, etc in Playa Dorada or a five-minute, 15 pesos, ride away along the main road. There is also a cinema (of sorts) in Playa Dorada.

There are many good reasons to prefer Barba Negra to Field of Dreams. Each hotel has its advantages and disadvantages, but to imply that FoD is "isolated" is simply not true. On the contrary, it is Costambar which is expensive or inconvenient to get out of for day-trips or even just to get to a bank. (No problem if you are satisfied with the entertainment on site, of course.)[/QUOTE]I agree with a lot of the things you said but don't forget to mention that if you want to walk to Playa Dorado you have to cross a dangerous highway not for the faint of hearts. Across the street is where all civilization exist but you have to make it there safely.

[quote=westy]
i booked bb's (arriving in three weeks) because it sounded like "the candy store": a nice place, in a quiet safe community (a town around you, not just an ai resort across the road).[/quote]
i sure you will have a great time if this is your first trip to barba negra. i certainly did on my first dr visit. in fact it so turned me on to the dr that i eventually moved here permanently. so i will always be grateful to the place.

but i would not get your hopes up too much as to costambar being a "town". there is a little huddle of shops near the entrance (about 20 minutes walk from barba negra) and a few other shops and bars rep001tered across a fairly wide area. there are no banks, clinics or other facilities which you would find in an ai like playa dorada or a city like puerto plata and no other w h o r ebars or clubs of any significance.

nor is costambar any safer than any other area on the north coast. it is too large to be effectively "gated" and gringos get robbed and murdered there just like any other place. in fact i would feel safer walking through a crowded barrio in puerto plata at night than i would the mostly deserted tree- and bush-lined lanes in costambar.

i don't wish to worry you. you will be fine if you use common sense but don't think you can afford to be any less attentive to safety in costambar than you would elsewhere.

on my second-ever night in the dr, i and my chica were woken by the sound of a thief trying to pull the mosquito screen off our window to break into our bedroom at barba negra. this was on the third floor so he had had to climb up a fairly sheer wall outside. to be fair, this is the only such occurrence i have ever heard of, and he didn't stand much chance of actually getting in.

[quote=lopkx]i agree with a lot of the things you said but don't forget to mention that if you want to walk to playa dorada you have to cross a dangerous highway not for the faint of hearts. across the street is where all civilization exist but you have to make it there safely.[/quote]
i really dont know if you are joking or not but if you need your mummy's hand to cross a not particularly wide road, with frequent breaks in the traffic, then perhaps overseas mongering is not for you. i am 70 and not the fittest but i haven't come close to being roadkill at that location yet.

now if you were talking about the road junction at la javilla, which i frequently have to negotiate when walking from my condo to the city centre, then i might agree with you. traffic coming at you from six directions (and a quarter of it ignoring the red lights or speeding the wrong way along the one-way lanes). after a few months of dealing with that on foot i feel equipped to cross from fod to playa dorada wearing leg-shackles.

Look, Fod and BB offer in house service. Girls, pool, bar, food, rooms. You go there for these amenities. You go there to do one stop shopping thats bullshit free.

It amazes me that guys want a beach, a store, public transportation and a better selection of chicas but don't want to go to Sosua. I understand alot of older guys don't like shopping with younger guys. I understand that guys don't like the hastle of negoitiating. I understand that alot of guys don't like crowds. Well FoD and BB are for you. BB was the first trip I took to the DR. I was instantly in love. But some guys get lazy with the shit. I'm eating breakfast at bb and a guy about 400 pounds comes down to explain why he loves BB. He said"I've had the same shorts on for three days"and"I don't have to worry about shaving or brushing my teeth"and"none of the girls can say no or I'll get them fired"shiiit I left that day, I would hate to fuck behind this guy. Not all guys are like this but it killed the BB fantasy for me.

I for one appreciate having BB and FOD availiable as options.

[QUOTE=Windyj]Will be at Blackbeards June 17-22.

Will the girls take American money, or is it better to exchange?[/QUOTE]I'll be in bb at the same time.

PM me will talk more.

[QUOTE=Voyajer1]Gentlemen: I spent a couple of days at Blackbeards and made some visits to Field of Dreams in order to see for myself. Blackbeards was much improved as far as facilities go. The generator now powers the AC in the rooms during the power outages which has been mentioned here previosuly.
As far as the chicas goes, there is where the pickings are on the decline. While there, I noticed almost a complete turnover of the girls from my last trip. The newcomers, many of them very good looking, seem to lack the skills to please the clientele. The new Mamasan, as I discussed with her, seem to think that the girls will become better lovers with time. As I told her, these girls are making BB's a thing of the past if they continue with their awful performances in the sack.
For us oldtimers, myself and a couple of wingmen, we will no longer visit this place because the girls don't deliver what they advertise in the sack. After careful negotiation with these new providers, they just refuse to perform aggreed upon and expected services. I personally did not experience the disappointment my wingmen felt by experimenting with these new providers (No BJ, only half way in, no this, no that, just miserable times for my wingmen) that I just won't patronize the place again.
I stuck with girls from the old guard: Yohanny, Mary (The Bikini contest winner on this particular trip), and I believe her name is Ilsa or something like that, the old Charo regime girls. They were all eager to please and please they did. But the new, young chicks, plain and simple are all very lazy performers. Yes, they want to get paid but they have no clue as to how to get regular customers. Most of them are one and done because no one in their right mind will repeat with such lousy providers.
In addition, I visited Field of Dreams for the first time. Their facilities are similar to BB, but here is what I saw:
The room at FOD are superior to the rooms at BB. They have nice 40in plasmas in each room, the bathrooms and fixtures are all newer than BB’s.
The girls: They are mostly the old guard from BB. They are much better performers that that new regime at BB’s; however, they have no schedule so it is mostly hit and miss there.
There is nothing around FOD’s. No beach, no store, no pharmacy, so you better rent a vehicle while there.
Overall, a very nice trip for me, but I won't repeat anytime soon. The providers level of service has to improve drastically for me to get of a plane again.[/QUOTE]


First I like BB's, its run well and for the price is a great time. What I have found is some trips are better then others as far as the girls. I hate to post this but since I know John reads these forums and I realize now it was not just me......

I was there a few months back and I agree with the above post I thought some of the performances were subpar. First this happened to me twice the girl worked me with a great attitude to get me to a dinner or commit to all night and then the attitude changed to shit. I know those are risks in Sousa but I dont expect it at BB's. Both times I "cut bait" before we did the act with maybe dinner already payed for or 500 pesos. Yea that makes for drama i dont need, one girl got mad and the other yelled and started crying. Third getting a second pop in the morning was turning into a major chore. Yes, I could get it but I am not going to beg, for some reason many were not expecting it and not taking a hint...well not really a hint they know what the deal is suppose to be. I had to say hey and then I would get its so and so time I have to go. it was like it wasn't part of the all night deal. I did mention it and wrote it on my exit card. I was told John had not been there in a while so I assumed maybe that was the problem and that it resolve itself....guess not!

I am going back soon I will post my thoughts when I get back.

Hi,

Will be staying at BB's this weekend (Fri-Mon) for my 1st trip to the DR. I was wondering how the girls there feel about pics / vids. Is it hit or miss depending on the girl, or would most be OK with it (or not), and if so how much extra $ would that be etc?

Also wanted to confirm what I've been reading on the board about the rates (1500 for ST and 2500-3000 for TLN?) From Voyajer1's report it sounds like a good idea to negotiate exactly what is included in ST and TLN before buying. That's a bit disappointing as the whole point of BB's (for me) was the service and set menu. Oh well, I'll be sure to post a report once I'm there.

Thanks!

Just to chime in on the current conversation...

Crossing the road at FOD, IMHO is not that bad. Now crossing the street on that same road further down in Puerto Plata, with barriers in the middle of the road and cars, motoconchos and who knows what else flying at you from all directions,is a different story.

BBs. It is still a great place for newbies and for those who wish not to "hunt" or even just stay up to all hours of the night like happens in Sosua. I like others have been spoiled by the availability and performance of many of the chicas there. I have concern about a higher percentage of sub-par performing girls out of the new crop, but venues like this and exit surveys on both the hotel AND chicas as you leave BBs may cause this to be a temporary blip on the radar screen. Or at least that is what I am hoping for.

I am not a hundred percent sure of the current mamason, but I think it is Rosa Alba, and Luchy is the stand in. I know the regular mamason took some time off and a chica there, Kristal, took over for the interm. I apologize if this is wrong info.

Costambar is pretty safe and I have walked around to Sola Mia's at night without really worrying, both with and without lights due to lack of electricity. I have been to the barrios in Puerto Plata and elsewhere and I sure feel a lot safer there.

Somebody crawling up to the third floor at BBs to break into your room?? WOW! I have seen the broken glass in the concrete bricks outside the rooms and this guy must be some desperate idiot.

Anyone who comes back from BBs or FOD on a recent trip, please chime in. From a selfish standpoint I would hate to see BBs go down hill. It is my little playground.

[QUOTE=Voyajer1]Gentlemen: As I told her, these girls are making BB's a thing of the past if they continue with their awful performances in the sack.[/QUOTE]I only spent one night in BB and thought I just drew two bad chicas. I am glad to see I was not the only one who had less than an enthusiastic service. With that said I enjoyed my stay at BB but most likely not repeat.compared to the service I got at La Passions in Sosua BB just did not stack up.

Just my 2 cents worth

B

Sounds like the same coments my wingmen were making about the new gals! They would do their best to bag customers. My friends will treat them well, buy them dinner, drinks and so on. But when it came time for the deed, they all flaked on them. One would promise, for example a BBBJ; when in the room, NOT! The other would promise and agree upon services and acts, and wouldn't even complete the sesion with my friend. It got so bad that my wingmen were gunshy in asking anyone else to join them! As I told them, this is not the only place to visit, so we vowed to maybe, sometime go to Sosua, but unless things change drastically at BB's we ain't coming back.
I tried to explain this to the Mamasan on the way out, but she thinks that in time these providers will get better? WTF? Are you kidding me? She, if she is reading this has to be as dumb as a box of rocks. A human paperweight :D If the owner is reading this, they lost 3 repeat customers. There are too many places out there where this kind of crassness is not allowed to flourish: Panama. Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and many other places take good care of us in the hobby. Too bad, BB's is a nice place, but stupidity, laziness, lying cannot be patronized. They won't get my money if things don't change. If the owner reads this forum, please bring back Charo. She was really the standard that put BB's on the map. The ladies acted like ladies. Not like biatches!!!
[QUOTE=Doker44]First I like BB's, its run well and for the price is a great time. What I have found is some trips are better then others as far as the girls. I hate to post this but since I know John reads these forums and I realize now it was not just me......

I was there a few months back and I agree with the above post I thought some of the performances were subpar. First this happened to me twice the girl worked me with a great attitude to get me to a dinner or commit to all night and then the attitude changed to shit. I know those are risks in Sousa but I dont expect it at BB's. Both times I "cut bait" before we did the act with maybe dinner already payed for or 500 pesos. Yea that makes for drama i dont need, one girl got mad and the other yelled and started crying. Third getting a second pop in the morning was turning into a major chore. Yes, I could get it but I am not going to beg, for some reason many were not expecting it and not taking a hint...well not really a hint they know what the deal is suppose to be. I had to say hey and then I would get its so and so time I have to go. it was like it wasn't part of the all night deal. I did mention it and wrote it on my exit card. I was told John had not been there in a while so I assumed maybe that was the problem and that it resolve itself....guess not!

I am going back soon I will post my thoughts when I get back.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Mr Gogo]Look, Fod and BB offer in house service. Girls, pool, bar, food, rooms. You go there for these amenities. You go there to do one stop shopping thats bullshit free.[/quote]
What you say pins it for me. "One stop shopping" is why I figured that either BB's or FOD would be the best place to "bust my DomRep cherry". And Blackbeard's, from what I'd RTFF'd down the past year of this thread, sounded like the one I'd like best.

The last couple of days' stories, starting with Voyajer1's post, leave me concerned. I don't mind the notion of "inexperienced;" I don't insist on BBBJ or culo, I'd be content with her snuggling up and pretending to be my girlfriend between bouts; but I would damn-well expect a working girl, even an inexperienced girl, to be cooperative and willing to learn. "Laziness and lying" are NOT on my agenda, and my response would be "Get dressed, we're going to see the Mama-san about this! Right NOW!!"

I sure hope I don't have to say that more than once or twice. I sure hope the Mama-san gives these "inexperienced" girls the message that they'd better start learning to please their customers in the sack if they want to stay at Blackbeard's. But I'm not going to cancel my vacation in fear of it. I'm inexperienced enough, myself, that even substandard sex will be wonderful!

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Just to chime in on the current conversation.

Crossing the road at FOD, IMHO is not that bad. Now crossing the street on that same road further down in Puerto Plata, with barriers in the middle of the road and cars, motoconchos and who knows what else flying at you from all directions, is a different story.

BBs. It is still a great place for newbies and for those who wish not to "hunt" or even just stay up to all hours of the night like happens in Sosua. I like others have been spoiled by the availability and performance of many of the chicas there. I have concern about a higher percentage of sub-par performing girls out of the new crop, but venues like this and exit surveys on both the hotel AND chicas as you leave BBs may cause this to be a temporary blip on the radar screen. Or at least that is what I am hoping for.

I am not a hundred percent sure of the current mamason, but I think it is Rosa Alba, and Luchy is the stand in. I know the regular mamason took some time off and a chica there, Kristal, took over for the interm. I apologize if this is wrong info.

Costambar is pretty safe and I have walked around to Sola Mia's at night without really worrying, both with and without lights due to lack of electricity. I have been to the barrios in Puerto Plata and elsewhere and I sure feel a lot safer there.

Somebody crawling up to the third floor at BBs to break into your room? WOW! I have seen the broken glass in the concrete bricks outside the rooms and this guy must be some desperate idiot.

Anyone who comes back from BBs or FOD on a recent trip, please chime in. From a selfish standpoint I would hate to see BBs go down hill. It is my little playground.[/QUOTE]I am at FOD right now and there are some real lookers here, not a ton of talent but enough for me to choose from. After reading some of the negativity written about BB's recently I am glad I am here.

[QUOTE=Mr Gogo]I'm eating breakfast at bb and a guy about 400 pounds comes down to explain why he loves BB. He said"I've had the same shorts on for three days"and"I don't have to worry about shaving or brushing my teeth"and"none of the girls can say no or I'll get them fired"shiiit I left that day, I would hate to fuck behind this guy.[/QUOTE]Mr Gogo,

Did a grown ass man actually say that to you? That’s f**king disgusting. Nasty bastard. That aint right!! lmao

[QUOTE=Westy]What you say pins it for me. "One stop shopping" is why I figured that either BB's or FOD would be the best place to "bust my DomRep cherry". And Blackbeard's, from what I'd RTFF'd down the past year of this thread, sounded like the one I'd like best.

The last couple of days' stories, starting with Voyajer1's post, leave me concerned. I don't mind the notion of "inexperienced;" I don't insist on BBBJ or culo, I'd be content with her snuggling up and pretending to be my girlfriend between bouts; but I would damn-well expect a working girl, even an inexperienced girl, to be cooperative and willing to learn. "Laziness and lying" are NOT on my agenda, and my response would be "Get dressed, we're going to see the Mama-san about this! Right NOW!!"

I sure hope I don't have to say that more than once or twice. I sure hope the Mama-san gives these "inexperienced" girls the message that they'd better start learning to please their customers in the sack if they want to stay at Blackbeard's. But I'm not going to cancel my vacation in fear of it. I'm inexperienced enough, myself, that even substandard sex will be wonderful![/QUOTE]First you will have a great time there is just some problems that need to be straightened out. Second its not inexperience or laziness, its attitude. The last time I was there I was in the hot tub with an English speaking girl that has been there for years and a guy about 50 years old, average weight and looks was in the hot tub with new talent. He had just got to BB's and had not been there long enough to have done anything wrong or gain any type of bad reputation. The girl he was with was looking, playing with her nails the whole time. When she was faced away from him she was making obvious faces. Then she started talking to my girl in Spanish. My girl told me she was saying she was trying to make him not go with her. I couldnt believe it she would rather have no money then make a buck from a guy that was far from disgusting. I thought for sure she wouldnt be there long but I still see her in the newsletter....by the way did I mention this is one of the girls I had a problem with earlier in my trip. So I really think complaining to Mamsan is just about useless. I think they are more there to make appointments and set schedules.

By the way to the post below that wrote about the fat disgusting guy saying the girls cant say "no". He better think again I saw girls saying "No" the last time I was there ( not to say they shouldnt be able to say no), but to be honest the monger probably deserved it but I know he complained and they didnt do anything.

Guys,

I am trying to help out a well respected fellow monger locate a chica formerly of BB's and FOD. Her name is Sirenita. If anybody has contact info for her please PM me and I will forward to him. I have attached a couple photos.

Thanks

[QUOTE=Coolie High]Mr Gogo,

Did a grown ass man actually say that to you? That’s f**king disgusting. Nasty bastard. That aint right!! lmao[/QUOTE]Thats about the worst thing thats happened at BB.

I'm sad to hear that performance is getting bad.

I guess that saying"a good thing never lasts"applies here.

i have posted these thoughts before but i hope you will find them of some help now.

in 18+ visits to bb's i have found that the only way to avoid a bad night experience is to have had her for a short time first. i agree about discussing things first etc....but there is still no substitute for having had a short term experience first. there are many guys that do not do all night dates. i am very very selective at night as i want to play for hours. to accomplish this i must have some chemistry and good history with my over night guests.

if you have a bad performance please pass on the information to your fellow brothers that may be there or post here to help those arriving in the near future. i know that everyone has different expectations and experiences but pass on the info anyway.

i am not in favor of blackballing or trying to get someone fired because you had a bad experience as a general rule but i have no problem speaking with the mamison, tim or john. i can tell you from experience that john and tim want to know the good the bad and the ugly. when there are a lot of new girls there is a learning curve and they can not improve unless you say something.

my last tip is to pair up a new girl with a veteran that you know already for a happy hour. this will help with the new girl learning what to do because you have a wise old veteran as the teacher. tell the veteran that her tip will be based on how well the new girl performs....a little peer pressure will do amazing things!!

counting the days until i return july 15 to 20.

Although I've been a member for a few short years, I have been coming to the North Coast for about 5 years, have owned a home for a little over 4 years, an apartment for a couple of years, and have had my residency for a few years or so. I have made at least 50 trips in the past 5 years, starting out in Sosua and basically settling in Puerto Plata.

I have read this board over that period of time and the many threads that have been posted. I will say what I have said before. If you're here for a short period of time then do the BB's type of operation. If you're here for lengthier periods of time or travel here frequently, invest some time in the little hole-in-the-wall out of the way places. Believe me, the chicas will remember you upon your return, just like they do in Sosua. I don't even bother with Sosua anymore, except for an occasional stop through.

I have had chicas from the casetas on the Malecon to the back streets of the Barrios. But I spend quite a bit of time here, and I spend nowhere near 2,000 pesos TLN. It's the best and only advice I can give. Take it for what it's worth.

Twice Divorced...I would love to learn more about any out of the way places you may know of. In the past 5 years I have made 40+ visits and I am always looking for "the road less traveled". PM me if it is easier. Thanks

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Everytime someone makes this comment I feel I need to come on here to say:

You don't have to rent a vehicle if you are staying at FoD. I (like many others) am very reluctant to drive in the DR but I have stayed at FoD for a total of 25 weeks over three years with no supply or transport problems.

And I only hire private taxis in the DR as a last resort (caught in the middle of nowhere in a thunderstorm, or coming home from a bachata concert with a chica at 3.00am, etc).

The solution, of course, is that FoD lies on the main road from Sosúa to Puerto Plata and you can get very cheaply and rapidly to either of these towns and many others by public transport which runs 24/7.

There is a nice beach at Playa Dorado but it is 20 minutes walk rather than the 5 minutes to Costambar Beach from Barba Negra so FoD is not recommended for you beach-lovers. There are shops, farmacias, banks, etc in Playa Dorada or a five-minute, 15 pesos, ride away along the main road. There is also a cinema (of sorts) in Playa Dorada.

There are many good reasons to prefer Barba Negra to Field of Dreams. Each hotel has its advantages and disadvantages, but to imply that FoD is "isolated" is simply not true. On the contrary, it is Costambar which is expensive or inconvenient to get out of for day-trips or even just to get to a bank. (No problem if you are satisfied with the entertainment on site, of course.)[/QUOTE]

Yep, the beaches at Playa Dorada don't have much for the the person who is not staying at one of the hotels. There isn't even a place to buy a beer or soda. However, they are nice beaches. You can fill a backpack with supplies then walk over from FOD. Then look for one of the horse drawn carriage guys. They will take you to the beach for 100 pesos or so -- and back for another 100pesos. No need to hassle with the (sometimes expensive) taxis.

- The Man Tour Guy

www. themantour.net

[QUOTE=Mr Gogo]Look, Fod and BB offer in house service. Girls, pool, bar, food, rooms. You go there for these amenities. You go there to do one stop shopping thats bullshit free.

It amazes me that guys want a beach, a store, public transportation and a better selection of chicas but don't want to go to Sosua. I understand alot of older guys don't like shopping with younger guys. I understand that guys don't like the hastle of negoitiating. I understand that alot of guys don't like crowds. Well FoD and BB are for you. BB was the first trip I took to the DR. I was instantly in love. But some guys get lazy with the shit. I'm eating breakfast at bb and a guy about 400 pounds comes down to explain why he loves BB. He said"I've had the same shorts on for three days"and"I don't have to worry about shaving or brushing my teeth"and"none of the girls can say no or I'll get them fired"shiiit I left that day, I would hate to fuck behind this guy. Not all guys are like this but it killed the BB fantasy for me.

I for one appreciate having BB and FOD availiable as options.[/QUOTE]


FOD has improved Blackbeard's just by being competition . . and vice versa. If you want pros and semi-pros the fun things to do are BBs, and FOD for chicas on-premise, and a trip to Sosua (including Passions) or a trip to Puerto Plata chica bars for off-premise girls. And in Puerto Plata, it's not just limited to Cristals and Bohem. In fact, in my opinion those two offer aren't as fun as the Dominican Discoteca. Cristals and Bohem are a lot more expensive and you really can't get to know the girl a little first to see if there is some chemistry.

But hey, it's ALL good. When I first started coming to the DR, I thought I was in heaven, even though it was probably mediocre at best. It depends how long you've had a lackanookie problem.

The Man Tour Guy
[url]www.themantour.net[/url]

[QUOTE=Voyajer1]Sounds like the same coments my wingmen were making about the new gals! They would do their best to bag customers. My friends will treat them well, buy them dinner, drinks and so on. But when it came time for the deed, they all flaked on them. One would promise, for example a BBBJ; when in the room, NOT! The other would promise and agree upon services and acts, and wouldn't even complete the sesion with my friend. It got so bad that my wingmen were gunshy in asking anyone else to join them! As I told them, this is not the only place to visit, so we vowed to maybe, sometime go to Sosua, but unless things change drastically at BB's we ain't coming back.
I tried to explain this to the Mamasan on the way out, but she thinks that in time these providers will get better? WTF? Are you kidding me? She, if she is reading this has to be as dumb as a box of rocks. A human paperweight :D If the owner is reading this, they lost 3 repeat customers. There are too many places out there where this kind of crassness is not allowed to flourish: Panama. Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and many other places take good care of us in the hobby. Too bad, BB's is a nice place, but stupidity, laziness, lying cannot be patronized. They won't get my money if things don't change. If the owner reads this forum, please bring back Charo. She was really the standard that put BB's on the map. The ladies acted like ladies. Not like biatches!!![/QUOTE]

Inexperienced girls can be the best or the worst. If you treat them like a girlfriend, you often get the GFE right back. Other times they renig on the deal you thought you had. In those cases - I don't pay - it's as simple as that. I just politely thank them, but say it didn't work out and I'm not happy --- and I don't pay! or maybe I give them a partial payment if the services were also partial. Fair is fair.

The Man Tour Guy
[url]www.themantour.net[/url]

[QUOTE=Mr Gogo]Thats about the worst thing thats happened at BB.

I'm sad to hear that performance is getting bad.

I guess that saying"a good thing never lasts"applies here.[/QUOTE]I wish I would of encountered that nasty bastard bc he wouldn't of liked me. I would of told him if you do not have respect for yourself at least have respect for the chicas. As a matter of fact, he probably would of wnted to fight me after I was done with him. Nasty b****!

[QUOTE=Traveler04]Twice Divorced...I would love to learn more about any out of the way places you may know of. In the past 5 years I have made 40+ visits and I am always looking for "the road less traveled". PM me if it is easier. Thanks[/QUOTE]
Traveler04, in all honesty, asking me to remember the names of the places I've been is like asking me to remember the names of the women I've been with. It'll never happen. LOL. I say that only because I have an absolute bad memory for names. There are places that I stop in pretty consistently whose names I still don't know.

My point is that there are plenty of little hole-in-the-wall places that, should you see a pretty chica or chicas at, you simply stop in have a drink, offer her (or them) a drink, chat them up, and you'd be surprised how often you can walk out with one. I don't speak Spanish very well but I have a few Dominican buddies that I hang with and if I need their help in interpreting whatever it is I need to say it helps immensely. I picked up a chica last week who works at one of the casetas on the Malecon and I am on my way right now to pick her up for the 3rd time.

Good luck.

[QUOTE=Voyajer1]Sounds like the same coments my wingmen were making about the new gals! They would do their best to bag customers. My friends will treat them well, buy them dinner, drinks and so on. But when it came time for the deed, they all flaked on them. One would promise, for example a BBBJ; when in the room, NOT! The other would promise and agree upon services and acts, and wouldn't even complete the sesion with my friend. It got so bad that my wingmen were gunshy in asking anyone else to join them! As I told them, this is not the only place to visit, so we vowed to maybe, sometime go to Sosua, but unless things change drastically at BB's we ain't coming back.

I tried to explain this to the Mamasan on the way out, but she thinks that in time these providers will get better? WTF? Are you kidding me? She, if she is reading this has to be as dumb as a box of rocks. A human paperweight. If the owner is reading this, they lost 3 repeat customers. There are too many places out there where this kind of crassness is not allowed to flourish: Panama. Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and many other places take good care of us in the hobby. Too bad, BB's is a nice place, but stupidity, laziness, lying cannot be patronized. They won't get my money if things don't change. If the owner reads this forum, please bring back Charo. She was really the standard that put BB's on the map. The ladies acted like ladies. Not like biatches![/QUOTE]I had a recent trip to BB, my first and unfortunately feel the same way about many of the chicas I can across at BB. It was on my first day there kinda just hanging out getting a lay of the land and one of the younger chicas gives me a hard time cause I was just hanging and walking around and did not go with a chica yet (she was one of the newer girls, I was told from oneof the regular chicas there. I think Mary mentioned it.)

Yes did spend some time with Mary and she was very pleasant.

Most of the chicas acted like it was a chore to perform, I understand it is a job for Pesos but when it feels like work I am not impressed.

Here is finally my report from a recent trip to BB. I was there from Sunday till Wednesday. I am sure it is all over the place but that's what happens when you spend time in the DR.

My flight from NYC, on Jetblue was very good and on time. I had arranged for BB to provide airport transportation and that went very smooth, it was $45US and had the ride to myself. Not a bad ride to BB but wish I had been warned that the ride into BB from the main road is soooo bumpy, yes it is a dirt road. Then finally with great anticipation I see the gate that everyone always mentions in their reports. So I get to BB and check in was very smooth, meet Tim (more on the staff soon) and the other guy that works at the desk also very nice. Get to my room and check the place out. Oh ya forgot to mention we stopped a jenny's on the way in to change money and stuff. Later in the trip I just walked to the bank up the hill from the beach and it was the same as Jenny's and even easier. Just my 2 cents

Let me say that the staff is great! Tim could not be anymore helpful and a good guy to talk to, he does a good job running this place. Met the mamasan in charge of the girls seemed nice (Luchy) the other girls was on vacation, like I said seemed nice but was not impressed with her at all. She does not run a tight ship and I feel that is the reason for some of the lack of quality performances from the chicas. Ruth (think that is her name, who works the bar/restaurant area is awesome, great smile, very pleasant, unfortunately she had Tuesday off and came in later on Wednesday so on had a couple of days with her she made my trip even better cause unlike some of the chicas she was not rude or just hung around showing no interest in the guys.

Anyway like I said was going to take a walk but ran into Carol from santiago, she was the most pleasant and best chica I met the time I was there, really enjoyed walking along the beach with her and even though she is just a bit older 25-27, than some of the girls she was a total joy. I tried to get her to stay but she had to go back to Santiago and was going to try and come back, but she never made it during my stay

Just some general observations, Luchy is not great at her job, even tried to get her help and that did not work out, she just hangs around and talks with some of the girls. I looks like if you are planning a trip try and do it on the weekend, it is much quieter in the beginning of the week and some of the "better" performers might be there on the weekend. Don't get me wrong, when I was there Sunday to wed, there were plenty of fine looking chicas just was not happy with the attitude of many of them. Ok enough rambling now about the chicas

From what I can tell the shift of girls is split in 2, they either work from about 10-11am until 6pm and the other shift comes in from 6pm until about 12am

Sunday

I spent some time with Yanell or Janell, from santo domingo tall thin, braces about 21, nice hair light skinned GREAT TITS not a great performer should have guessed it when she did not want to go to jacuzzi and "to the room" instead. Would not repeat but once again great natural tits probable since she was one of the younger girls there.

Katerine from santiago had a great Jacuzzi session with her, total GFE, awesome BJ, big boobs she is not one of the best looking or body but she was a joy to spend time with.

Some of the chicas that were working during the day on Sunday:

Wanda

Jari

Carol from Santiago (left early). MY Fav hope to see again

Kirsea something sexy about here but.

Sunday night brought a whole new crew some that stand out,

Mary a lot of fun as everyone always mentions

Melinda

Natalia was hoping to session with that but did not get the time, good kisser, did not see her come back while I was there.

There were about 10 others on the day and night shift

Monday

Finally some sun today

Clarissa 23 two kids, a lot of fun and a great Body

Kirsea was working during the day again, Melissa and Katherine were back at night

I found it funny how many people come in to eat and hang out even the American females with traveling grand daughters

I met Judi her pic is on the wall but looks better walking around, not a bad performer puts forth a great effort.

Tuesday

Sunny out in the morning

Big volleyball game with the girls, loser in the hot tub, of course they won but as you can say it was a win for the guys. 8 girls in the tub 4guys good afternoon the tub started to get pretty wild with some good daytime activity unfortunately I ended up with Rosie in the tub, she is all attitude and not a great performer, I was not feeling it so we only played around in the hot tub then went for the BJ. Not an all-star, she seems like a schemer.

Katerine once again just could not resist her and those lips and her talent, she is an allstar

Wed. Was also martas b'day they had cake and a little party for her, she is also one of the office staff that does a great job.

Wed am.

Had some time to finally get together with Kirsea in the Jacuzzi on the final morning, she is sexy in her own way but not a great performer for me. Time to pack and then spent some time with another average performer before I left, was hoping Clarissa was in early but that was not the case.

All in all a very good trip and will probably return to the DR soon, just not sure if I will make it to BB again, it is kinda out of the way and unless I get there over a weekend kinda got tired of seeing the same girls everyday and those same girls just sitting around looking like it is a chore to be there, not a positive attitude.

I guess I should mention there are about 10 chicas working on every shift, but if you see something that catches your eye do not hesitate because she may get scooped up and you may not see her again.

Hi all,

Thanks for all the helpful info I have a problem now, I'm suppose to be at BB on June 10 to 13 but haveing second thougths about it, iv been reading lots of bad things about BB and good things about FOD, FOD can take me those dates to what shall I do? Stay at BB or change FOD any helper don't forget I'm a newbie.

Thanks

[QUOTE=Bermuda69]Hi all,

Thanks for all the helpful info I have a problem now, I'm suppose to be at BB on June 10 to 13 but haveing second thougths about it, iv been reading lots of bad things about BB and good things about FOD, FOD can take me those dates to what shall I do? Stay at BB or change FOD any helper don't forget I'm a newbie.

Thanks[/QUOTE]I have been to both. First thing, Don't Panic!!

People are entitled to their opinons. Both places have pluses and minuses.
I wouldn't hesitate to tell any first timer that BB's is the place to go. Eventhough, FOD is almost the same place, At 8 or 9 o'clock at night, FOD will be DEAD!!! While girls at BB's are required to stay until midnight unless they are working a TLN.

Don't misunderstand, I would return to FOD but not more than two nights as it is to quiet for me, I like the party atmosphere at BB's.

Stay the course and maybe next time you go to POP, you can do both or go to the place you didn't go to this time.

[QUOTE=Bermuda69]Hi all,

Thanks for all the helpful info I have a problem now, I'm suppose to be at BB on June 10 to 13 but haveing second thougths about it, iv been reading lots of bad things about BB and good things about FOD, FOD can take me those dates to what shall I do? Stay at BB or change FOD any helper don't forget I'm a newbie.

Thanks[/QUOTE]
Bermuda69, I share your worries; I'm booked to arrive June 16, for five days. Recent posts about Barba Negra have been less-than-encouraging. But it recalls the old saying, "the worst sex I've ever had was still pretty wonderful."

I'm sure it will still beat hanging out on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach or wherever.

[QUOTE=Bermuda69]Hi all,

Thanks for all the helpful info I have a problem now, I'm suppose to be at BB on June 10 to 13 but haveing second thougths about it, iv been reading lots of bad things about BB and good things about FOD, FOD can take me those dates to what shall I do? Stay at BB or change FOD any helper don't forget I'm a newbie.

Thanks[/QUOTE]

Me personally I have never had a bad time at BB's. Yeah a few times girls were not as good as I would have liked them to be, but more times than not they are. The POO-tang there is so cheap I really dont sweat it. There are really some good ones there that have been good to me all the time. As any thing else your experience will probably be somewhat different than mine maybe worse maybe better. My problem is always do I stick with the tested and true, or do I venture on to the new young eye candy. I usually mix em up so I know I will have good times with the proven and try to be optimistic about the new ones. I think speaking the language is a plus, how can you connect with someone when you can't even communicate?

How many guys that speak the language have a bad time? I bet not as many as non speakers.

I am not trying to say that in order to enjoy yourself you have to speak Spanish I am only saying that it enhances the experience no doubt. I have met many guys that speak very little Spanish that have still enjoyed themselves.

I always split my trips between Sosua and BB's, I have yet to try FOD although I stopped by there once on my last visit and saw a few old BB girls, Superstar Ibel/Ivette, Baby, and a few others.

[QUOTE=Ctclubs]


Just some general observations, Luchy is not great at her job, even tried to get her help and that did not work out, she just hangs around and talks with some of the girls. [/QUOTE]

Luchy is not the sharpest knife. She must be well over 40 now and has about 5 kids, but when I was there several years she managed to amputate one of her own fingers in a washing machine and had dirty bloody bandages round the stump. I went out and spent some of my own money to get it fixed up a bit better for her. I think they keep her on as a bit of a charity case.

[QUOTE=Westy]Bermuda69, I share your worries; I'm booked to arrive June 16, for five days. Recent posts about Barba Negra have been less-than-encouraging. But it recalls the old saying, "the worst sex I've ever had was still pretty wonderful."

I'm sure it will still beat hanging out on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach or wherever.[/QUOTE]

You will have the time of your life. My first trip to the DR was to BB several years ago and it changed my life. I couldn't wait to get back, and made three or four visits before I spread my wings and went further afield. My only regret was that I didn't explore further on my first visit or two. Eventually I became fairly fluent in Spanish, had numerous relationships, visited the DR more than 30 times, met my wife, traveled all over the island... but it all started with BB.

[QUOTE=FirstDude]I have been to both. First thing, Don't Panic!!

People are entitled to their opinons. Both places have pluses and minuses.
I wouldn't hesitate to tell any first timer that BB's is the place to go. Eventhough, FOD is almost the same place, At 8 or 9 o'clock at night, FOD will be DEAD!!! While girls at BB's are required to stay until midnight unless they are working a TLN.

Don't misunderstand, I would return to FOD but not more than two nights as it is to quiet for me, I like the party atmosphere at BB's.

Stay the course and maybe next time you go to POP, you can do both or go to the place you didn't go to this time.[/QUOTE]

Try out BB and FOD, but don't just stay in the hotel! There are more and better girls and experiences outside. Check out the nightspots in Puerto Plata and Sosua. You can do that on your own, or on one of my tours. We leave from the street in front of BB's at 8:30pm and from the bar from FOD at 9:00 pm, but you need to book in advance. If on a tour it should only take you one trip to each place to get familiar enough to feel comfortable on your own.

We will also pick you up and return you to the airport. If want a local cell phone already configured in English, we also provide them.

You don't need a tour guide to leave the hotel now and then and check out what's outside. That's where the real fun is. My Dominican experience started out at BBs. It's still a great place to stay if you're here for the first time. FOD has some cute chicas with great attitudes (and some others), but the place is dead at 9pm. That's because they aren't tied down to the hotel and go to Sosua or to Dominican bars where there are more guys.

The Man Tour Guy
[url]www.themantour.net[/url]

My original post 01/10/10 to Mantour Guy:

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Billy B and Mantour Guy,

Here I go again, stepping into a pile of sh*t, but I just felt I needed to pop in with my unsolicited 2 cents on this.

This report and the others posted by you both feel to me a bit like ads for the business under the guise of a report. Frankly, I don't know if both of you are in fact one in the same person..........

I don't want to start a flame war here, but to me there is an 800-pound gorilla in the room housing the ManTour and I guess I just wanted to recognize it. ....... Look at how BBs, FOD, Passions and the like handle things here. They let the customers tell of their experiences and only chime in when there is an issue that needs to be clarified. Otherwise they let their customers do the talking, and I for one respect that.

Believe me, that will go a much longer way to pushing your business.[/QUOTE]

The response:

[QUOTE=Thedrman]Actually the mention The Man Tour got on ISG took me off guard.........

....Nope, I'm not going to spam the forums. I agree with you that the best way to interact with them is as you describe BBs, FOD, and Passions do.

Happy Hunting,

The Man Tour[/QUOTE]

Latest report:

[QUOTE=Thedrman]...... You can do that on your own, or on one of my tours. We leave from the street in front of BB's at 8:30pm and from the bar from FOD at 9:00 pm, but you need to book in advance. If on a tour it should only take you one trip to each place to get familiar enough to feel comfortable on your own.

We will also pick you up and return you to the airport. If want a local cell phone already configured in English, we also provide them..............

The Man Tour Guy
[url]www.themantour.net[/url][/QUOTE]

Maybe I am being overly sensitive here, but I thought that the board was for informational exchange and there are threads on the board to shill your services. The classified ads thread comes to mind.

I get a little uncomfortable just seeing every recent entry end with a little www. here is my website. com. It is not that there may not be a place for this service, but I was under the impression advertising for your services would be confined to classified ads and most importantly, LETTING YOUR CUSTOMERS WRITE THEIR REVIEWS OF YOUR SERVICE!!!

I am perfectly OK with pushing your services, and have been glad to see some very nice comments without mentioning your company, but then I see the www. stuff. Anyone needing info on your tours, non-air conditioned hotel or other services can view them in the classifieds. I just like to keep things real.

Sorry if I sound like I am coming down hard on this. That is not my intention. This board especially has dealt well with using "consumer reviews" to allow the reader a chance to decide what to do. If everyone starts "spamming" the forum with [url]www.this[/url] and [url]www.that[/url] and here is the service I provide than the board becomes nothing more than one big advertisement.

I am not crazy about that.

My 2 cents

P

www.ponderosadon'tlikepeopleshillingtheirservicesonISG.com

Thanks guys for the greet info im more happier about stayin at BB now cant wait!

Bermuda 69

First, remember that what you read is an opinion...nothing more. "Stay the course"!! I started at BB's like many and have been "hooked"! I have stayed at other places in the DR but always end up back where I started.

Second, everyone (male) you meet there has thier own style, likes and dislikes etc. I have been with a girl and had a good or bad experience and over a beer or two with friends thier experience was the opposite of mine. There have been times where our experiences have matched as well.

Third, chemistry....hard to imagine but that is a factor.

Fourth, how you treat your "date". I have had great results most of the time because I treat them as if they were my GF. I make them the center of my attention (difficult to do at times) because my experience is that if I focus on them they focus on me. It also shows that you care about them. Some may disagree and thats ok because I know what works for me....its my opinion.

Fifth, if you are having problems (girls, food or facilities) speak up when you are there...do not wait. As I have said before talk to Tim and John they want to know if there is a problem so they can fix it right away. Luci (I have never dealt with the other mamison) is a nice person...but if I have a problem I do not go to her I go above her to get results. Also when you leave take the time to fill out the survey cards on the hotel and girls. I can tell you from personal experience the cards are read.

Again, these are my opinions.

Ponderosa: I agree with you about the www. Every post is an ad. I have nothing against the "tour" in fact I may even try it one night. I would rather have the "tour" results from previous customers. One thing you can count on is if I use it I will post my honest assessment as I do in all of my trip reports.

Of course, in principle, Ponderosa is totally correct.

Thedrman should be especially careful not to seem to wish to divert clients away from BB or FoD or any other business into his own clutches.

Against this, BB and FoD must be happy with what he is doing or they wouldn't work with him and allow him to advertise and meet clients on their premises.

As someone living in Puerto Plata who is always willing to show newbies around at no charge (other than paying any expenses incurred) I was initially rather scornful of the ManTour thinking it was just another local tout scam.

Having met the guy by accident and having talked to him and read reports of his services I now believe he is providing a useful service at a fair price. If he didn't push himself here most of those clients might never hear of him.

I suggest we cut him some slack for a few months to get his name known and a body of reports (whether favorable or unfavorable) to get posted. After that, tighten up here as Ponderosa is suggesting, and he can sink or swim.

Notice the wording of his posts, too. He repeatedly says that he will show the guys the places and the ropes once, after which they shouldn't need him again. He does very much encourage guys to explore on their own which is more than fair of him. More worthy of applause than those hotel operators who want to "manage" and profit from every time a guest sets foot outside their hotel, keeping their guests on kiddie reins for that and future trips.

Exactly the same applies to BadBear2000 in the Haïti section who is offering a unique service in a difficult environment. Every post of his is an actual or implied advert for his hotel, but on the other hand he has brought the Haïti section back to life single-handed and many guys have had a memorable holiday as a result, to their benefit and to that of the locals so, once again, we should use some discretion for a limited period (so long as neither poster takes advantage).

A thoughtful and moderately worded post, though, from Ponderosa (as usual).

I'll set out for my first DR trip in two weeks. It's my first mongering trip offshore in several years, and despite my "Senior" status here I'm self-aware of being quite naive. Add in the fact that I'm visiting a new culture and I figure "clueless" is a generous estimate of my street-smarts in place.

I figure Blackbeard's will be a good entry point for me, even if the girls aren't as "fantastic" as the guys here had been reporting up to a month or so ago. After all, "the worst sex I've ever had was still pretty wonderful." But I [i]do[/i] want to see more than BB's corner of Costambar, while I'm downrange. Maybe I can "wing up" with an experienced punter; maybe not. And "The Old Pro" might get bored or worse with shepherding a newbie around his haunts.

The Man Tour sounds like a great alternative for me. The DR Man has obviously worked it up for the likes of me. And it's a good likelihood that I wouldn't have thought twice about it (I might not have even [u]seen[/u] it) if his "shills" were strictly limited to the Classified Ads in this forum.

What does The DR Man get for his labors? A good, but still not unreasonable, price from me. What do I get for that price? Per his website, I get chauffeured around with an ice-cold Presidente in my hand, from club to club. I get a good tour of the hot spots, plus an education that leaves me at least aware of the "local" prices for my pleasures. And that, at a price I might pay for a very sedate and no-touchie "nightclub" tour booked aboard, let's say, Holland America's "M/V Hotdamm".

Will I do it? Almost certainly. Will I report on it? As soon, as completely, and as honestly as I'm able.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Of course, in principle, Ponderosa is totally correct...[/QUOTE]

I only quote this part because I like seeing this in writing. Although I lost my wife several years ago, I was married for about 27 years and I don't think I ever heard those words during that time. I needed that. (LOL)

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Thedrman should be especially careful not to seem to wish to divert clients away from BB or FoD or any other business into his own clutches.

Against this, BB and FoD must be happy with what he is doing or they wouldn't work with him and allow him to advertise and meet clients on their premises.[/QUOTE]

I would actually like to hear if MantourGuy is working directly with BBs or FOD or not. I got the impression he is working independently and not through those establishments. Really this is for my curiosity more than anything else. Since he has his own "hotel" and provides introduction to chicas, in many ways he is in direct competition with them.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]As someone living in Puerto Plata who is always willing to show newbies around at no charge (other than paying any expenses incurred) I was initially rather scornful of the ManTour thinking it was just another local tout scam.

Having met the guy by accident and having talked to him and read reports of his services I now believe he is providing a useful service at a fair price. If he didn't push himself here most of those clients might never hear of him.[/QUOTE]

Charles, these comments carry much more weight with me than anything I have seen in the "reports of distinction" on the tour, mysteriously written by "someone" with very few reports and smells of shilling. You are the first respected member of the board that I remember posting anything positive or negative about MantourGuy. Up to this point any mention of MantourGuy looked much more like an orchestrated effort to promote his services singlehandedly.

Personally I have always thought there could be a use for this service, but there were better ways to handle the promotion of the business.

To be fair, I had a chance to meet up with MantourGuy on my last trip down in March, but I declined. He sent me a pm asking to meet up over a cervesa one afternoon (I think he even offered to pay-I like that), but my trips are a whirlwind with a couple days at BBs and then a few with the novia so it did not happen. In retrospect maybe I should have made time for this. My bad.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]I suggest we cut him some slack for a few months to get his name known and a body of reports (whether favorable or unfavorable) to get posted. After that, tighten up here as Ponderosa is suggesting, and he can sink or swim.

Notice the wording of his posts, too. He repeatedly says that he will show the guys the places and the ropes once, after which they shouldn't need him again. He does very much encourage guys to explore on their own which is more than fair of him. More worthy of applause than those hotel operators who want to "manage" and profit from every time a guest sets foot outside their hotel, keeping their guests on kiddie reins for that and future trips.[/QUOTE]

I can only speak for myself and IMHO I would have no problem the [url]www.crap[/url] if it lasts for lets say a month or two, and then let the service sink or swim with real live trip reports. My only fear here is that this www. stuff would spread to other services and we become an ad board. Again in fairness this would probably not happen as this crops up every so often when someone shills their service this way, but really infrequently.


When I first got on the board, the first thread I read was for the reports of distinction to get my head around things in the DR. With current posts here and on the reports of distinction thread, I think MantourGuy is already getting a good bit of exposure.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Exactly the same applies to BadBear2000 in the Haïti section who is offering a unique service in a difficult environment. Every post of his is an actual or implied advert for his hotel, but on the other hand he has brought the Haïti section back to life single-handed and many guys have had a memorable holiday as a result, to their benefit and to that of the locals so, once again, we should use some discretion for a limited period (so long as neither poster takes advantage).[/QUOTE]

One HUGE difference between BadBear and MantourGuy is BB2000 was an established, well respected board member prior to him doing his business in Haiti and posting on that business on ISG. MantourGuy came out of nowhere to the board and so did the persona of Billy Balimer, who to date has 3 total posts and 2 of them have ended up in the reports of distinction thread. I don't know, but either Billy B is some kind of writer or I smell "shill" here. As I said once before, the older I get, the more jaded I become....

I would have no problem with you Charles posting on the board about an idea for a service and then subsequently running a "punter oriented" business here in the DR. There are a ton of other respected members here I would feel the same about. You have "paid your dues" on the board and earned respect from fellow members. When someone comes out of nowhere and starts out with the Billy B. thing, I start to question stuff and the word shill comes to mind. If it looks like a duck and walks like a duck and quacks like a duck..... Well I think you understand my point.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]A thoughtful and moderately worded post, though, Ponderosa (as usual).[/QUOTE]

Again, I just LOVE the ring of these words in my ear..LOL

Westy, I look forward to a report for the board here.

Trav, I know you want to get to some of those out of the way places and if you use MantourGuy I know we will get an unbiased report on it.

I apologize if it looks like I am imposing my will on this thread. That is not my intention. Really I just want this board to continue to provide the same kind of unbiased information to the punting community that I got when I first joined the board. For all of us punters, and the newbies in particular, a board that culls out opinion from advertisement is a good thing, IMHO.

My 2 cents,

P

[url]www..[/url]. (Aw, forget it, the same joke is never very funny the second time around.)

[QUOTE=Westy]I'll set out for my first DR trip in two weeks. It's my first mongering trip offshore in several years, and despite my "Senior" status here I'm self-aware of being quite naive. Add in the fact that I'm visiting a new culture and I figure "clueless" is a generous estimate of my street-smarts in place.

I figure Blackbeard's will be a good entry point for me, even if the girls aren't as "fantastic" as the guys here had been reporting up to a month or so ago. After all, "the worst sex I've ever had was still pretty wonderful." But I [i]do[/i] want to see more than BB's corner of Costambar, while I'm downrange. Maybe I can "wing up" with an experienced punter; maybe not. And "The Old Pro" might get bored or worse with shepherding a newbie around his haunts.

The Man Tour sounds like a great alternative for me. The DR Man has obviously worked it up for the likes of me. And it's a good likelihood that I wouldn't have thought twice about it (I might not have even [u]seen[/u] it) if his "shills" were strictly limited to the Classified Ads in this forum.

What does The DR Man get for his labors? A good, but still not unreasonable, price from me. What do I get for that price? Per his website, I get chauffeured around with an ice-cold Presidente in my hand, from club to club. I get a good tour of the hot spots, plus an education that leaves me at least aware of the "local" prices for my pleasures. And that, at a price I might pay for a very sedate and no-touchie "nightclub" tour booked aboard, let's say, Holland America's "M/V Hotdamm".

Will I do it? Almost certainly. Will I report on it? As soon, as completely, and as honestly as I'm able.[/QUOTE]

You will have a great time at BB and I predict that you will find at least one girl who is very much to your liking, probably more. As far as the Man Tour Guy, I haven't met him, but just like the girls, you will be paying him for his time and if you hit it off together it will probably be fun. Given the high cost of taxis, it isn't a bad deal at all.

This is a vacation, it is not supposed to be stressful. Go on whatever tours look interesting. Do some non mongering things too if you have time.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Of course, in principle, Ponderosa is totally correct.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Ponderosa]I only quote this part because I like seeing this in writing. Although I lost my wife several years ago, I was married for about 27 years and I don't think I ever heard those words during that time. I needed that. (LOL)[/QUOTE]
Bask in the rays while you can.

All it takes is just one clown here calling you a dope before you notice the wifes ghost aside you grinning like a born again Virgin.

[quote=ponderosa]
i would actually like to hear if mantourguy is working directly with bbs or fod or not. i got the impression he is working independently and not through those establishments. really this is for my curiosity more than anything else. since he has his own "hotel" and provides introduction to chicas, in many ways he is in direct competition with them.[/quote]
that's why i said he should be careful not to seem to be taking clients from them.

his advertisement is prominently displayed at the bar in fod, saying "tour of sosúa nightlife - meet here at xx p.m." i seem to remember seeing something similar at barba negra but my memory may be at fault here. can anyone confirm that?

you'd have to be very unconfident to need a guide to the nightlife of sosúa (hard to miss it!) but his tour of puerto plata may well be more worthwhile as the various spots are rep001tered over a wide area and a newbie would never get to find half of them.

[quote=ponderosa]i only quote this part because i like seeing this in writing. although i lost my wife several years ago, i was married for about 27 years and i don't think i ever heard those words during that time. i needed that. (lol)[/quote]
i think you are a wonderful man, wise, thoughtful, sensitive, but forceful when required, with a lot of common sense and a great sense of humor. your wife must have been crazy not to appreciate all your many fine qualities.

feel free to quote this whenever you feel low. just buy me a sprite next time you visit puerto plata. we might even do the no-man tour together which would give me time to assess whether you are actually a dumbass.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]
............ We might even do the No-Man Tour together which would give me time to assess whether you are actually a dumbass.[/QUOTE]

Set 'em up and knock 'em down.

I guess I now understand Ehunters advice.....

(my personal guess is most vote for dumbass LOL)

I enjoy the banter.

P

Advice needed

Traveling to Puerta Plata in August.

Im more of a independant monger and prefer the street scene and small bars.

Not really interest in the FOD or BB's type enviorment.

Where can pussy be found in Puerta Plata outside BBs or FOD ????

[quote=charles pooter]that's why i said he should be careful not to seem to be taking clients from them.

his advertisement is prominently displayed at the bar in fod, saying "tour of sosúa nightlife - meet here at xx p.m." i seem to remember seeing something similar at barba negra but my memory may be at fault here. can anyone confirm that?

you'd have to be very unconfident to need a guide to the nightlife of sosúa (hard to miss it!) but his tour of puerto plata may well be more worthwhile as the various spots are rep001tered over a wide area and a newbie would never get to find half of them.

i think you are a wonderful man, wise, thoughtful, sensitive, but forceful when required, with a lot of common sense and a great sense of humor. your wife must have been crazy not to appreciate all your many fine qualities.

feel free to quote this whenever you feel low. just buy me a sprite next time you visit puerto plata. we might even do the no-man tour together which would give me time to assess whether you are actually a dumbass.[/quote]i heard the mantour guy is not allowed into bb's anymore,that is why he meets people that are staying at bb's out in the street.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]I heard the Mantour guy is not allowed into BB's anymore,that is why he meets people that are staying at BB's out in the street.[/QUOTE]
With the opening of "The Man Hotel," unfortunately, this makes sense to me. "The Man Tour" was a service that didn't quite compete with Barba Negra, but now The DR Man is in direct competition for the monger's dollar.

[QUOTE=Adinga]Advice needed

Traveling to Puerta Plata in August.

Im more of a independant monger and prefer the street scene and small bars.

Not really interest in the FOD or BB's type enviorment.

Where can pussy be found in Puerta Plata outside BBs or FOD ????[/QUOTE]

In Sosua. OK, I know it isn't Puerto Plata, but it is only $1 away in the public taxi or guagua and has everything that you want all within walking distance of the beach.

There are some smaller bars around Puerto Plata, but they are spread out all over the place and hardly worth the aggravation to search for. You could get the ManTour guy to show them to you. Of course if you have a nice car, good Spanish, and a pleasing manner you can approach any woman in Puerto Plata, and there are plenty of attractive waitresses, shop assistants, and college students who would probably be happy to take some of your money in exchange for a good time AND introduce you to their friends.

[QUOTE=Adinga]Advice needed

Traveling to Puerta Plata in August.

Im more of a independant monger and prefer the street scene and small bars.

Not really interest in the FOD or BB's type enviorment.

Where can pussy be found in Puerta Plata outside BBs or FOD ????[/QUOTE]

I agree with Frannie that PP is more spread out and harder to navigate the first time down. I am assuming that your objective is NOT to do Cristals Strip Club/Wh*rehouse. Sosua may be more what you are looking for and checking out their thread should prove to be useful.

One suggestion if you are stuck on PP is Harborview condos ( [url]http://fieldofdreams.20m.com/photo4.html[/url] ). Billy Lane is a legend in the area and well plugged into the chica scene there. He could either arrange girls for you or point you to all the places that PP and the North Coast has to offer.

No-Man tour is a possibility, but as previously mentioned, really has not gotten credible reviews yet on the board. This may give you a chance to be a "guinea pig" for the board and then give us an unbiased report.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]I heard the Mantour guy is not allowed into BB's anymore,that is why he meets people that are staying at BB's out in the street.[/QUOTE]

I had heard this also, but could not confirm it. Anyone with more info please chime in here on this subject or other areas discussed on No-man.

Boy you guys bash hell out of him. Don't know him, but he is what an expat trying to make a couple bucks giving guys tours around the area. Granted Sosua don't need much of a guide. Puerto Plata different story at least for first timers. Maybe he should consider a Santiago tour instead or expand his range a little. More guys are interested in checking out Santiago than anywhere else. Granted he gets free advertising talking about it but so what? Let the guy make couple bucks giving tours.

[quote=westy]with the opening of "the man hotel," unfortunately, this makes sense to me. "the man tour" was a service that didn't quite compete with barba negra, but now the dr man is in direct competition for the monger's dollar.[/quote]
i am sure you are right and probably once the penny has dropped at fod they may follow suit.

i assume drman does not actually own the hotel but is just taking a commission. if so, he might find he would be better off financially concentrating on tours for guests at bb and fod.

anyway, that's his decision. meanwhile, as stated, i am more than happy to show guys round puerto plata provided i am given sufficient notice and that it doesn't cost me anything. i only drink refrescos or water, and i use public transport, so i am a cheap date (unless the guys themselves want to live the hi-life)!

however, be aware that pickings are slim in puerto plata for day trippers and places are well rep001tered. if your time is at a premium you would be better off spending it in sosúa. but if you need a break from sosúa then puerto plata could keep you amused for an afternoon and/or evening.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Billy Lane ... could ... arrange girls for you.[/QUOTE]
I don't think Billy would thank you for that suggestion. He may still help out old friends occasionally and former regular clients at the hotel but he is living a quiet life these days.

I am certainly not an expert. However I have been to the DR more than 30 times mostly to SD with a GF. I have been to PP on 4 trips and Santiago 4 times. I have not posted often but I do think my post on Haiti was unbiased and informative. My last report on PP and FOD was short and sweet as there was not much new to add.

After reading the posts about the Man Tour I do feel the need to chime in here. My first visit to FOD I used the Man Tour for 2 nights one in Sosua and one in PP. I will tell you that he provided the service expected and asked for and listened to what I had to say and what I wanted to see. He certainly made my experience more relaxed and enjoyable both night. Along with the advise and help with the girls. It is simply like going out with a friend with experience that I did not have.

My next trip was to meet what I thought was a GF that turned out to be a problem from day one. My problem not his. However after contacting him out of the blue he was nothing but helpful meeting with me giving advice ( which I should have taken and did not) with nothing expected and an attitude of helping a friend with a problem.

I am not sure if this has helped the discussion or not but anyone is certainly free PM me with questions or comments.

Clayshooter

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]I agree with Frannie that PP is more spread out and harder to navigate the first time down. I am assuming that your objective is NOT to do Cristals Strip Club/Wh*rehouse. Sosua may be more what you are looking for and checking out their thread should prove to be useful.

One suggestion if you are stuck on PP is Harborview condos ([url]http://fieldofdreams. 20m.com/photo4.html[/url]). Billy Lane is a legend in the area and well plugged into the chica scene there. He could either arrange girls for you or point you to all the places that PP and the North Coast has to offer.

No-Man tour is a possibility, but as previously mentioned, really has not gotten credible reviews yet on the board. This may give you a chance to be a "guinea pig" for the board and then give us an unbiased report.[/QUOTE]A newbie has as much a chance of seeing Jesus as getting Billy to "guide" them anywhere. Yes, he has the knowledge to do so, but that is not his thing at all.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]I don't think Billy would thank you for that suggestion. He may still help out old friends occasionally and former regular clients at the hotel but he is living a quiet life these days.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for correcting me. It is good to have someone on site like yourself for the latest info.

If I remember right, you had your birthday party there recently and you might know, does renting out the place and other info remain the same?

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Thanks for correcting me. It is good to have someone on site like yourself for the latest info.

If I remember right, you had your birthday party [at Harbor View] recently and you might know, does renting out the place and other info remain the same?[/QUOTE]
Yes, I live there. Sometimes it's full but one or two condos are usually available for long-term or short-term rent.

I am not sure what "info" you are referring to, but the last I saw from Billy was this, posted 14 March 2010. I haven't discussed prices with him since so I wouldn't know if they have changed.

[i]Originally Posted by DominicanBilly

I have reduced the rates on the condos at Harbor View from April to December to US$35 per day on the one-bedroom condo and to US$50 per day on the two-bedroom condo.

The weekly rate will be US$199 for the one-bedroom unit and US$299 for the two-bedroom unit. There are also similar reductions applicable for longer stays.

And of course I'll often be available to go out at night as your guide to Puerto Plata, as will [Charles Pooter].[/i]

"Often available" might be stretching it a bit but twice a week I could manage!

[QUOTE=Manizales911]Guys,

I am trying to help out a well respected fellow monger locate a chica formerly of BB's and FOD. Her name is Sirenita. If anybody has contact info for her please PM me and I will forward to him. I have attached a couple photos.

Thanks[/QUOTE]

I met a Sirenita in Sosua the other night. I had read your post and it rang a bell but I forgot why. If I see her again I'll get her number. There may be more than one Sirenita.

[QUOTE=Adinga]Advice needed

Traveling to Puerta Plata in August.

Im more of a independant monger and prefer the street scene and small bars.

Not really interest in the FOD or BB's type enviorment.

Where can pussy be found in Puerta Plata outside BBs or FOD ????[/QUOTE]

You can find it on the beach in Costambrar.

[QUOTE=Thedrman]I met a Sirenita in Sosua the other night. I had read your post and it rang a bell but I forgot why. If I see her again I'll get her number. There may be more than one Sirenita.[/QUOTE] I was told by the girls at FOD in March that she is home in SDQ.

It may not be the same one.

Trying to pack as light as I can. Was wondering what kind of stuff can be bought at Jenny's Like sun screen, bug spray, shampoo.

Any advice?

Thanks

[QUOTE=Frannie] you can approach any woman in Puerto Plata, and there are plenty of attractive waitresses, shop assistants, and college students who would probably be happy to take some of your money in exchange for a good time AND introduce you to their friends.[/QUOTE]
I wouldn't suggest approaching ANY woman in Puerto Plata but, outside of that, BINGO!!!

[QUOTE=Windyj]Trying to pack as light as I can. Was wondering what kind of stuff can be bought at Jenny's Like sun screen, bug spray, shampoo.

Any advice?

Thanks[/QUOTE]

You can buy all this stuff and more. Beer, candles, food, candie, orange juice and milk are also available.

It is not a large store, but has most everything you need. I many times buy toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap and toilet paper.

Rice, chips, plantain, cooking oil all at normal prices.

If you want more selection go to La Sirena (?) on the malecon in PP and they do have everything at very good prices. From clothed to food to banking services to electonics. That store has it all.

I browsed the forum a couple of days ago, but was pretty tired and didn't have time to analyze the posts to find out what was going on. I plan to do that in the future and respond if I think I need to.

I do want to clear up something about The Man Tour Hotel. It's not a hotel owned by someone else which I am re-renting or on which I am getting commissions. I had leased the top floor of an apartment building for another business prior to converting it into hotel rooms. There are only four rooms, it's in a Dominican neighborhood, no a/c, no swimming pool, no bar, no restaurant, no jacuzzi, and low rent. BBs and FOD have nothing to fear. Most of their clients (if not all) won't want to vacation there. So far it's been only those guys who want to get more of an experience of Latin American culture. There is a colmado nearby, and pickup trucks regularly drive by selling vegetables, buying used batteries and refrigerators, kids playing with improvised toys in the street, neighbors hanging out on a bench across the road watching the world go by, music everywhere whether you need it or not, etc., etc.

The venture isn't costing me very much, and really I just wanted to test the waters. Whether it continues is going to depend on demand.

Keep the rubber side down,

The Man Tour Guy
[url]www.themantour.net[/url]

P.S. I read Jackson's regulations and there is no prohibition on posting websites or links, except to other forums. Someone correct me if I got that wrong. If so, I'll stop. Hey, I may stop anyway if it's really pissing people off.

[QUOTE=Thedrman]I do want to clear up something about The Man Tour Hotel. It's not a hotel owned by someone else which I am re-renting or on which I am getting commissions.[/QUOTE]
In that case I apologise for assuming it was, and suggesting as much online. Thanks for the information about the hotel. It is certainly something novel and I wish you every success with it.

[QUOTE=Thedrman]I browsed the forum a couple of days ago, but was pretty tired and didn't have time to analyze the posts to find out what was going on. I plan to do that in the future and respond if I think I need to.

I do want to clear up something about The Man Tour Hotel. It's not a hotel owned by someone else which I am re-renting or on which I am getting commissions. I had leased the top floor of an apartment building for another business prior to converting it into hotel rooms. There are only four rooms, it's in a Dominican neighborhood, no a/c, no swimming pool, no bar, no restaurant, no jacuzzi, and low rent. BBs and FOD have nothing to fear. Most of their clients (if not all) won't want to vacation there. So far it's been only those guys who want to get more of an experience of Latin American culture. There is a colmado nearby, and pickup trucks regularly drive by selling vegetables, buying used batteries and refrigerators, kids playing with improvised toys in the street, neighbors hanging out on a bench across the road watching the world go by, music everywhere whether you need it or not, etc., etc.

The venture isn't costing me very much, and really I just wanted to test the waters. Whether it continues is going to depend on demand.

Keep the rubber side down,

The Man Tour Guy
[url]www.themantour.net[/url]

P.S. I read Jackson's regulations and there is no prohibition on posting websites or links, except to other forums. Someone correct me if I got that wrong. If so, I'll stop. Hey, I may stop anyway if it's really pissing people off.[/QUOTE]

Please allow me to extend an olive branch to you on this whole Mtour thing.

I don't think I will get much of an argument from you (or other board members for that matter) that I have been the most "vocal" on this subject, and I have allowed it to get out of hand on my part. Posts like the above clarifying your services are a welcome addition to the board IMHO, and if Jackson allows www's, then I got my panties in a knot for nothing. I still think the best way for you to push your services is to wait for the members to give reviews after using the Mtour, but that is just one guys opinion. Please accept my apologies.

One question you can clarify for the board that did come up on the Mtour is your relationship with both BBs and FOD. You had mentioned pick up times and points by their location and I wondered if you work with their businesses or if you have no ties to them at all. Thanks in advance for your response.

Don't ask me why, but I am having a Monte Python moment here. "And now for something completely different...."

A random thought.

How did the phrase "c*ck sucking wh*re" come to carry a negative connotation???

P

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Please allow me to extend an olive branch to you on this whole Mtour thing.

I don't think I will get much of an argument from you (or other board members for that matter) that I have been the most "vocal" on this subject, and I have allowed it to get out of hand on my part. Posts like the above clarifying your services are a welcome addition to the board IMHO, and if Jackson allows www's, then I got my panties in a knot for nothing. I still think the best way for you to push your services is to wait for the members to give reviews after using the Mtour, but that is just one guys opinion. Please accept my apologies.

One question you can clarify for the board that did come up on the Mtour is your relationship with both BBs and FOD. You had mentioned pick up times and points by their location and I wondered if you work with their businesses or if you have no ties to them at all. Thanks in advance for your response.

Don't ask me why, but I am having a Monte Python moment here. "And now for something completely different...."

A random thought.

How did the phrase "c*ck sucking wh*re" come to carry a negative connotation???

P[/QUOTE]

You very funny man!! Estoy de rotfl. F*cking wh*re also very good wordes.

I'm working with Field of Dreams. I'm still in the process of getting a relationship with Blackbeard's. I may or may not succeed and it might take a long time.

Field of Dreams makes a good rendezvous point because it's close to the main road and midway between Sosua and Puerto Plata.

Thanks for your thoughtful consideration, and of course there is no need to apologize, you are just expressing you opinions. I respect people's right to do that and there was no personal attack or anything like that on either side, just a debate. Since offered, of course, it's also accepted.

Hasta Pronto,

The Man Tour Guy
[url]www.themantour.net[/url]

WOW….go to the DR and the board takes off……well Drum role please….I have a mantour review.

I wrote this on the plane before I read the last 10 days of reports. Like always I won’t give a blow by blow because many things are the same and have already been told/repeated in other posts, instead I will give my observations and what has changed good or bad IMO.

Montour- The first night I was there I wanted to go to Sousa and couldn’t find anybody else that wanted to go, so I decided to call the mantour. The owner that picks you up and drives you is a nice guy that speaks fluent Spanish. I didn’t feel rushed once while at Sousa and he let me dictate the pace with no problem. The service he offers is a legit service. For a newbie or somebody like me that will never stay in Sousa and will never drive in the DR but wants to visit a night from time to time he offers a good service. Its a little more then a cab and I don’t have to deal with some shaddy Dominican taxi driver, you don’t have to be Quote“ unconfident to need a guide to the nightlife of Sosúa” to need his service. Each individual has to decide if the price he offers is good for them but the service he describes is what you get. I enjoyed talking with him and really for the difference between the price of a cab and his service I think it is worth it. You do pay for him to get into the club (not much and no big deal) and you will buy him a few beers. I just considered it tip. If you have any other questions I will answer them.


Attitude/New Girls- There were some new girls working and I thought they were an upgrade; some would say maybe a major upgrade. I also thought the attitude of the girls this time from when I went in March was much improved…much…much improved. When I went in March I thought the sitting around; lethargic attitude was at an all time high. This time they were in the pool; often by themselves just waiting for guys and seemed to be happier. They were offering to go into the hot tub no begging they were making the suggestion. The number of girls to men was in our favor with good quality.

All Night vs Short time- I have no idea what the hell has happened to all night service but it’s a damn shame. They had the same problem in March and I complained about it then. I have confirmed that this is happening with others and hell even some of the girls were telling me about guys getting angry and not wanting to pay because the girls were leaving early and not performing. I know the girls hate for somebody to grab them late for a short time because they feel like they aren’t making the money they should and in the past as a rule I wouldn’t grab somebody for short time at 11:00pm after talking with them all night I just didnt think that was fair( I know many guys would) but that has changed for me;you really just don’t have a choice and the girls are bring it on themselves. The girls are just not providing service in the morning. They are either leaving at 7:00am or resisting serious hints/foreplay. I am not somebody that is going to be confrontational because at that point the service would be worthless to me. So my advice is that you better make it clear what you expect before you do an all night otherwise you will be paying 1500 peso for them to sleep. I even looked through the book in the room and I couldn’t find what we should expect so I guess we have to spell out the obvious service before making the deal for the “all night” which we didn’t have to do in the past and kind of sucks since we are at BB’s. IMO stay away from the “All Night”

Service- Yes there is a problem with all nighters but I found the service on the short time to be pretty darn good for the most part; much better then March.


Friday/Saturday nights- Granted this is on contest weekends but it wasn’t always like this. And it wasn’t just this trip that I noticed it and the girls are where they are suppose to be and the staff tries their best so I really don’t know what the solution is but the energy and atmosphere up stairs is gone. At one point I loved those nights and made sure I was at BB’s for those 2 nights but now I go up for a short time and leave because it is dead. The other nights at BB’s I find to be much more of a blast because the girls are downstairs and it is more of a party atmosphere Monday night then Friday. Maybe it has become stale, maybe they should try a pool party where the girls dress up or something I dont know but I dont think this is a girl/staff issue because lord knows they are trying it just seems the clients arent interested.


Conclusion- One of my better times at BB’s. The new faces were gorgeous and the service was as good as ever. The management and staff like always were great. John, your staff is awesome from Tim, Jose, Martha to the bartenders waitresses who are awesome. Every single one of them is great! Every time I go there I feel like I am in Cheers. John should be proud of that staff simply the best! Trips like this is what make me start thinking about future plans to get back.


Edit: the new mamsan does appear to have her shit together...lets hope it continues!

Now for 2.5 months to go by so I can return!

[QUOTE=Doker44]
considered it tip. If you have any other questions I will answer them.



All Night vs Short time- I have no idea what the hell has happened to all night service but it’s a damn shame. They had the same problem in March and I complained about it then. I have confirmed that this is happening with others and hell even some of the girls were telling me about guys getting angry and not wanting to pay because the girls were leaving early and not performing. I even looked through the book in the room and I couldn’t find what we should expect so I guess we have to spell out the obvious service before making the deal for the “all night” which we didn’t have to do in the past and kind of sucks since we are at BB’s. IMO stay away from the “All Night”

Service- Yes there is a problem with all nighters but I found the service on the short time to be pretty darn good for the most part; much better then March.
QUOTE]


Just curious did you discuss the negative issues with John? El Pirata
Cant work on a problem if your not informed about it.

very helpful report, doker44. thanks for such useful updates on barba negra and the mantour.

i was the one who posted that you would have to be “unconfident to need a guide to the nightlife of sosúa”. i agree that it reads like a smart ass comment and i apologise that it came out that way, which i did not intend.

what i meant was that you could jump into a guagua (or two if from costambar) and get to sosúa and back for 150 pesos. you don't need a taxi and once there you cannot miss the nightlife, which essentially consists of a number of bars grouped together plus passions which is a 25 peso moto ride further up the same street.

that doesn't mean you wouldn't enjoy it more with company or that the mantour there isn't worth the money.

whereas in puerto plata a newbie would really need a guide to find the various bars and clubs which are widely rep001tered.

All great news, Doker![QUOTE=Doker44]Montour- The service he offers is a legit service. For a newbie or somebody like me that will never stay in Sousa and will never drive in the DR but wants to visit a night from time to time he offers a good service. I enjoyed talking with him and really for the difference between the price of a cab and his service I think it is worth it.[/quote]I've decided to do his Puerto Plata tour next Thursday. Will try to take notes on what clubs and where, because I promised....

[quote]Attitude/New Girls- There were some new girls working and I thought they were an upgrade; some would say maybe a major upgrade. I also thought the attitude of the girls this time from when I went in March was much improved…much…much improved.

All Night vs Short time- I have no idea what the hell has happened to all night service but it’s a damn shame. The girls are just not providing service in the morning. IMO stay away from the “All Night” [/quote]Oh, well. I really enjoy waking up with someone warm and cuddly the next morning, and working up an appetite for breakfast in the best way. But I'd heard from others that it's best to book a short-time, then (if the "onda" is really good) ask her if she'd like to stay the night too. Will report later.

[quote]Friday/Saturday nights- Granted this is on contest weekends but it wasn’t always like this. And it wasn’t just this trip that I noticed it and the girls are where they are suppose to be and the staff tries their best so I really don’t know what the solution is but the energy and atmosphere up stairs is gone. I dont think this is a girl/staff issue because lord knows they are trying it just seems the clients arent interested.

Conclusion- One of my better times at BB’s. The new faces were gorgeous and the service was as good as ever. The management and staff like always were great. John, your staff is awesome from Tim, Jose, Martha to the bartenders waitresses who are awesome. Every single one of them is great! Every time I go there I feel like I am in Cheers. John should be proud of that staff simply the best! Trips like this is what make me start thinking about future plans to get back.[/QUOTE]I think Rosalba had been on "shore leave" for a while, with Luchy as her locum. Last newsletter from Barba Negra said Rosalba was back; and, a few posts back, El Pirata said that Luchy has been replaced. I am just delighted to hear that things have been "tautened up" a bit, so that it'll be a "happy ship" for Blackbeard's guests!

Thanks again for passing on the good news!

[QUOTE=TeamHorny][QUOTE=Doker44]
considered it tip. If you have any other questions I will answer them.



All Night vs Short time- I have no idea what the hell has happened to all night service but it’s a damn shame. They had the same problem in March and I complained about it then. I have confirmed that this is happening with others and hell even some of the girls were telling me about guys getting angry and not wanting to pay because the girls were leaving early and not performing. I even looked through the book in the room and I couldn’t find what we should expect so I guess we have to spell out the obvious service before making the deal for the “all night” which we didn’t have to do in the past and kind of sucks since we are at BB’s. IMO stay away from the “All Night”

Service- Yes there is a problem with all nighters but I found the service on the short time to be pretty darn good for the most part; much better then March.
QUOTE]


Just curious did you discuss the negative issues with John? El Pirata
Cant work on a problem if your not informed about it.[/QUOTE]

John wasn't there, I did mention it to mamasan and put on the card when you leave when I was there in March. I didnt get a check out card this time. But yes your right talking with John would be prudent but he does read the forums.

[quote=charles pooter]very helpful report, doker44. thanks for such useful updates on barba negra and the mantour.

i was the one who posted that you would have to be “unconfident to need a guide to the nightlife of sosúa”. i agree that it reads like a smart ass comment and i apologise that it came out that way, which i did not intend.

what i meant was that you could jump into a guagua (or two from costambar) and get to sosúa and back for 150 pesos. you don't need a taxi and once there you cannot miss the nightlife, which essentially consists of a number of bars grouped together plus passions which is a 25 peso moto ride further up the same street.

that doesn't mean you wouldn't enjoy it more with company or that the mantour there isn't worth the money.

whereas in puerto plata a newbie would really need a guide to find the various bars and clubs which are widely rep001tered.[/quote]

no problem charles....i owe this board and people like yourself that have made so many contributions a lot, without it i would have never found the dr.

so i dont have 3 posts i will respond to westy also.....you cant always tell what they are going to do in the morning by a short time. i had kick-ass short times with girl friend experience at dinner, drinks and in the bed at night and they wanted nothing to do with the morning act. first dr woman have always acted sluggish at best in the morning. second, i dont think they think they are doing anything wrong or feel they are purposely ripping you off it has just become the norm not to perform in the morning at some point. like i said if you want to do it (hey i did like it myself) make it clear what you expect in the morning....have fun!

TLN at BB's if memory serves, has always been one pop at night (more if there was some chemistry / history with your date) and one in the morning. I have had success by never having a TLN with someone that I had not already had a great time with Short Term.

John has a nice business going and runs a tight ship all the way around. He puts up with no crap from anyone. When he says he wants to know the good and the bad he is serious. You have to speak up when you are there.

I hope to see some of you in July. I have been away for to long.

[QUOTE=Traveler04]

I hope to see some of you in July. I have been away for to long.[/QUOTE]


I will be there July 15-21

I was wondering if anyone knows resorts similar to BB in other countries?

[QUOTE=Doker44]WOW….go to the DR and the board takes off……well Drum role please….I have a mantour review.......
[/QUOTE]

Doker,

Thanks for the review. I enjoy your insights and maybe the mantour reviews are starting to trickle in.

I really don't like to think that TLN service is waning. I enjoy ST, but "renting" a girlfriend for the night and next morning have always been among my best experiences at BBs. Personally I have always liked going to sleep knowing that my "morning wood" would be taken care of.

We know John reads the boards these days and I am sure he is taking positive steps to address any TLN shortfalls.

[QUOTE=Bliadun]I was wondering if anyone knows resorts similar to BB in other countries?[/QUOTE]

This is a toughie as it all depends what you mean by "similar" (kind of like clarifying what you mean by the word "is"-LOL)

Obviously the board is full of useful info to many places and countries. I would always suggest to check there first.

I have not been to, but talked to others who said a few of these places are "similar":

The VIP in Medellin, Columbia [url]http://www.medellinhotelvip.com[/url]

Casa Blanca also in Medellin (supposedly run by the same group as the former Medellin Mansion [url]http://www.medellinmansion.com[/url]

The Sportsmans Lodge in San Jose, Costa Rica [url]http://www.sportsmenscr.com[/url]

If anyone on the board can add or correct info I have placed, please chime in. These are all places I researched when I first started this hobby.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]This is a toughie as it all depends what you mean by "similar" (kind of like clarifying what you mean by the word "is"-LOL)

Obviously the board is full of useful info to many places and countries. I would always suggest to check there first.

I have not been to, but talked to others who said a few of these places are "similar":

The VIP in Medellin, Columbia [url]http://www.medellinhotelvip.com[/url]

Casa Blanca also in Medellin (supposedly run by the same group as the former Medellin Mansion [url]http://www.medellinmansion.com[/url]

The Sportsmans Lodge in San Jose, Costa Rica [url]http://www.sportsmenscr.com[/url]

If anyone on the board can add or correct info I have placed, please chime in. These are all places I researched when I first started this hobby.[/QUOTE]Thanks Ponderosa.

The board is really full, actually too full, I wish it had categories index like AI, BB type resorts, massage parlors, bars, strip clubs and such.

By "similar" I mean a place to stay with basic amenities such as clean, pretty big room with A/C, TV, internet access, restaurant on a site, supermarket and pharmacy within walking distance. Clean and safe "in-house" chicas is a must for me. Fixed chicas rates are important. English speaking chicas would be nice. Place where it's all legal is a plus, as I was detained by police for a few hours couple of times; nothing major, but not a pleasant experience. Or am I asking for too much?

All-inclusive like [url]www.Oxygenretreat.com[/url] is probably too much in terms of cost; 24/7 companion is also too much, I like some chica-free time for sightseeing and sometimes for a good sleep.

This is my new hobby; my recent stay at BB was only second "chicas trip". I enjoyed my stay at BB, can't say the same about Puerto Plata and choice of sightseeing tours.

[QUOTE=El Pirata]This is John, owner of Blackbeards Resort, and I would like to take this opportunity to clarify my – and the hotels – relationship with the Man Tour and its operators.

First – the history. Approximately 4-5 months ago, "Thedrman" and his then partner "Billy B" approached me with their Man Tour proposal, including hotel commissions etc. At that time I informed them both that I was absolutely not interested and would have nothing to do with his Tour or business model. I cited my reasons to both of them in lengthy detail – including numerous problems with the previous operators of similar – if not the same – type tours. I made myself very clear to both, that they were not going to be allowed to "hustle" my customers while visiting the hotel. In spite of numerous warnings to stop, Thedrman, continued his hustle, and was subsequently barred permanently from my hotel.

In spite of the above, Thedrman, continues to insinuate that Blackbeards is working with the Man Tour. Be it clear that I have never – nor will I ever – promote or have anything to do with the Man Tour.

Enough Said.[/QUOTE]This post is directed to the members of this forum and John F., El Pirata.

When I was in started fourth grade, there was a sixth grader who said he would beat me up if I didn’t give him my lunch money. For awhile I gave him the money, but I got tired of not being able to buy treats. I asked my dad what to do. He bought me boxing gloves and taught me how to punch. He said even if the other kid was bigger, I should defend myself, and that’s exactly what I did. The next time he demanded my lunch money, I punched him right in the nose!

Since that time I’ve won some battles and lost some, but even in the losses, the other guy knew he was in a fight and wasn’t so ready afterwards to start another one.

I later learned that my dad was an infantryman in Patton’s Army. He earned the Bronze Star for his service during the Battle of the Bulge and spent the rest of his life enduring permanent foot pain from frost bite from the war. I lost him last March to cancer. I’m not a pussy, but I don’t have one tenth of the courage he showed me during his last days. I hope he would be proud of me now.

There is a lot of bullsh*t on the internet. Because most people are honest and discerning, usually the truth does prevail. Those of you who know me and who know John F., El Pirata, can judge whether the following words are true, or his words quoted above.

Yes, one of my partners did also talk to John F. about The Man Tour. He gave him a pirate calendar and told him about the tour. But no, he’s not Billy B. When he is not in the Dominican Republic, he is in a camp near Bagdad dodging missles and IEDs. Reading and posting on ISG is against general orders and he is blocked from all adult-oriented sites. By the way, he’s not a pussy either.

Up until The Man Tour, I had a cordial relationship with John F. I used to go there at lunchtime for the American food, to swim in the pool and ogle the girls. I had a different business and although he was hard to corner, because he apparently doesn’t like to personally interact with his customers very much, but he helped me a little and I helped him. He gave me the name of an attorney for my legal questions about employment law, and I suggested he hire Wanda, my sister-in-law as (legitimate, “No tokey!”) massage girl. (She is not to be confused with the Wanda or Wanda’s now working as one of his crew.) He told me he used to be an executive recruiter (aka headhunter), and that he has property in Florida.

I have never “hussled” any of his customers, nor have I even mentioned The Man Tour or handed out one business card on his premises. I wouldn’t have been Jake. I was surprised when he rejected my initial approaches to him about The Man Tour. I thought he could be a stop on the tour and that most of my customers would be coming from the all-inclusives. It seemed to me that we would both benefit working together. And, yes, I did offer to discuss a commission for the hotel. That’s a common practice, and I would be willing to bet he gets a commission for every catamaran, four-wheel cycle, diving, and taxi tour people book from his hotel. It’s not anything shady or underhanded.

At that point, I gave up the idea of working with John F., El Pirata, and just started the business. There were some guys who contacted me by internet who also happened to be staying at his hotel. He, John F., then approached me to have a meeting (which ended up being on the telephone), where he vaguely mentioned something about not knowing what type of customers I would bring in. Then he started yelling into the phone about how I had better not “mess with him” and that if I “took any customers from (his) place” he would have me arrested.

In the States, I would laugh at a statement like that, but here I have to take it very seriously. Here, with money, you can have someone arrested. You can even have substances planted on them that will keep them in jail for a very long time, or at least cost them big legal bills. I had thought of giving up the business (for about 3 seconds) or maybe not picking up customers from Blackbeard’s. But if he’s going to do it, I know he would never involve a customer and he would never have it happen somewhere where it could be linked to him.

In the schoolyard bullys use fists and rocks. Over here, they use money and connections. I don’t have much money, but I do have some connections. I have friends on the internet, family in the States, plus a wife, 8-year old, and 2-year old daughters, Dominican relatives, and Dominican friends. If something should happen to me, they are going to be all over the internet, US Consulate, and Dominican government. I’m talking about every forum and appropriate web site, not just ISG. (Here is a trivia fact: You can be held crimanally and civilly liable in the USA for acts you commit overseas.) I’m also acquainted with several local businessmen whom John F. has pissed off royally.

At first John F.’s fanatical rejection of our tour was hard to understand. I think I’ve figured it out now, and it goes deeper than simply fewer drinks drunk, meals eaten, and chicas banged at Blackbeard’s while guys are on the tour. It all has to do with repeat business. Once a guy has seen what’s outside the hotel with someone who’s not going to overcharge him or otherwise rip him off, he will be less likely to just keep coming to Blackbeard’s and to keep thinking that’s all the DR has to offer.

So, it’s going to be The Man Tour as usual going forward. And like I said before, I’m trying to work with Blackbeard’s, but it may not happen, and if it does, it may take a long time. Who knows, John F. may sell the joint. Personally, I think that would be an improvement. Don’t get me wrong though, I respect El Pirata for succeeding in a business in this country. It’s not easy to do. He’s got much to be desired in the arena of interpersonal relations, however. I’ll bet that’s cost him a lot in the past.

Keep the rubber side down,

The Man Tour Guy

[url]www.themantour.net[/url]

So, you both don't see eye to eye; then each go about your own business, separately.

[QUOTE=Windyj]Trying to pack as light as I can. Was wondering what kind of stuff can be bought at Jenny's Like sun screen, bug spray, shampoo.

Any advice?

Thanks[/QUOTE]Not sure what Jenny's has to offer but worse case if you have transportation or a taxi you can drive 15-20 minutes to la Sirena in Puerto Plata. it's like an american style supermarket or Walmart. Where you can buy food, clothes, etc. even has a dominos pizza, bank, dry cleaner, list goes on. Located at the malecon Av. Circunvalacion Norte.

My take as once a newbie to the DR. Above and beyond all the reviews that have exhaustedly been already given about these two places. If it is your first time in the DR and you don't want too much unpredictability, you want chicas served on a plate, and feeling lazy then these two places are a good starting option with BB having a better selection of chicas IMHO.

But, I would say if you are going to become a regular to the DR you should not limit yourself to the same two places. There's so much to discover in this country. Go to Sosua, try Santo Dominigo, Santiago, Puerto Plata proper, and all the in between places. Why limit all your trips to the same old chicas and familiar places. The reason you came to DR was for some adventure so be adventurous, have fun, and most of all be safe.

I think it is a waste to come back to the same 2 places over and over again when the country has so much to offer. Only reason I could see this being a viable strategy is if you are old and tired, or have health issues. whatever your choices good luck. cheers!

[QUOTE=Gas6459]So, you both don't see eye to eye; then each go about your own business, separately.[/QUOTE]

That's the plan I'm following.

- The Man Tour Guy

Okay, I promised. And I'll admit that, after I got here to Blackbeard's, I might have gone with some "fellow pirates" in a Costambar cab instead of taking The Man Tour. But I certainly did enjoy myself and I think it's good value for a newbie - which is what The DR Man says himself.

First, I didn't have or want a cell phone, so there was a little awkwardness making sure of when The DR Man would pick me up. He got an e-mail to me in the late afternoon, and he arrived right in the time-window he'd given me. He has a comfortable but compact car, and there is only room for three.

The DR Man is a genial fellow, an expat North American who knows the culture ("as advertised"). He is also big enough to defuse trouble just by standing up; he's kind of a "Todo tranquillo (as long as you don't fuck with us)" kind of person. And he's fluent in Dom Rep style Spanish, and he has his connections - all useful in this kind of tour.

I was his only client this evening, and "unfortunately" I had a scuba-diving excursion booked at 8 AM the next morning, so I was going to have to make an early night of it. Our first stop was FOD's to see if he could pick up another. Things looked very slow at FOD, but it was after 9 PM and it's a good bet the rooms were busy. We chatted a while with the manager there, and I had a chance to look around the outside grounds. But nobody was there to join us, so we went back to PP.

First stop was Cristal's, which is a really nice place with some amazingly beautiful women. We weren't there two minutes before a couple of chicas moved in on us, notably an AMAZINGLY beautiful latina who joined up on me. I did buy her a drink, but when my guide told me the prices I decided I wasn't quite [i]that[/i] interested, even for a goddess. So we moved on.

Next stop was "La Bohème", or "Al Bohen" as they spelled it on their neon sign. It was quite empty, and it appeared we were the first customers that evening. The girls we saw were quite too plump for my tastes, and we made a U-turn at the door and headed for some "tipico" bars in town.

First one was "Consulado." The music was loud from the street. DRMan paused a minute to talk with the owner, who was sitting in his SUV out front talking with a very pretty chica - "one of his girls," according to DRMan. When we entered, we were deafened by the music! (DRMan told me of the night Charles Pooter and a friend had Consulado set up a table out in front for them and their chicas. If we'd stayed I'd have wanted that myself!)

Three doors up from there was "La Fragrancia," another "Dominicano tipico" bar. Again, the music was too too loud for me. Either of those places would be good if your ears are already shot, but that's just my opinion. I believe the bar owners figure that if they don't crank their sound systems to the max, they're wasting the money they paid for 'em.

From there we went out to the "main drag" and stopped at D'Stephan Sonido (formerly Babilon). The music wasn't too loud here, so we headed for the bar and bought a small bottle of Brugal and mixers. Sat down back in the corner, where I spotted a chica who is to my tastes; not dazzling, but very cute. She and her friend came over to share our bottle, and if it weren't for the fact I had that early start on my mind, I might have taken her to a cabaña somewhere for a short session. DRMan talked with her friend, who is quite plump (so not to my tastes). After a while she left, and he told me "she's going to dance nude for me, let's wait a bit for it." Well, I've got to say that even if the girl wasn't my type, she was amazingly athletic on the dance pole.

When she finished, DRMan asked me to wait a bit while he paid her bar fine. I was cool with that, and I felt that I'd had my money's worth. It was close to 1 AM when he dropped me off back at Barba Negra and drove off to find a cabaña for his happy ending.

DRMan told me that we missed a couple of places because of my early ending. We probably would have taken the girls dancing to any one of several discotheques in town. But as I said, I was well satisfied with the tour he gave me. It was completely appropriate for a still-wet-behind-the-ears neophyte like me, and a good look at the night life of Puerto Plata.

Hope this helps -
Westy

Thanks Westy for giving us your report on the Mantour. The trickle of reports there have started.

How was the rest of your trip and any info on Barba Negra??? There has been some banter on the new crop of chicas and I would appreciate your take on them including performance issues. Names are always nice, but I am not one to talk there.

Also any comments on the new assistant mamason.

Thanks again,

P

After reading all the reviews I had to make a trip. Was kind of tough getting away, but made it in early June. Got out of the airport and fell in love with the beautiful country. Had a car from BB pick me up being new and all. man the road to Costambar was a rollercoaster ride! Stopped at Jenny's and cashed my TC. The best exchange rate in PP!! At least two pesos more than you could get at BB, but being a hotel it should be expected. Was there early enough (12PM), took a shower and went down to the restaurant, very friendly staff and competent service. Had lunch with a spinner type chica from Santiago, Carolina I think. She is amazingly thin and was decent in bed. Not GFE, but being the first that was great!

Later met the famous Johanny and her friend for an evening happy hour. Boy, these girls are true pros. They can please you in multiple ways, all GFE all the time!!! Hard to believe she has 4 kids, gave her some chocolates for her kids, she was very happy!

Also met Alexa an amazingly in shape chica who is also totally GFE. Overall I found BB to be a very friendly well run establishment that provides amazing value for your dollar. The bar/restaurant girls and the mamas an Rosa were all amazing and nice.

The Costambar beach is a very quiet place where you can take a break from BB and read a book or have a beer at the various beachside places.

Took a taxi publico to Sosua and la passions. A major disappointment. Chicas are very much clock watchers and an overall unpleasant experience. Sosua beach is great though.

Got back in US and still dreaming about Costambar. Can't wait to get back.

[QUOTE=Flysolo]Took a taxi publico to Sosua[/QUOTE]
That's what I like to hear. Guys getting out and about without paying exhorbitant fees for private taxis. For the benefit of future Blackbeards guests, where did you board the publico and how did you get to that point from Blackbeards? Because that is the awkward bit. Once onboard, getting off at the end of the line in Sosúa and finding the action is easy.

okay, my "dom rep cherry" has been boarded and stormed, pirated and plundered, and left broken and shipwrecked on the costambar coast. and although i have no way to compare my experience with the blackbeard's of old, i have to say that this trip was an awesome experience.

my flight landed at pop at 14:30, wednesday, 16 june 2010, and i got to blackbeard's at 15:30. by 15:31:20 i had been piped aboard by the side-girls of the afternoon watch - kissed, fondled, groped and all-but-raped before i could get my third swallow of my first presidente. before 16:00 a lovely bottle-blond chica with the most amazing lips was piping [i]herself[/i] aboard [i]me[/i] - i thought her name is gina, but i heard someone say it was actually "china" because she has some chinese blood. she was an experience somewhere between gf and ps, and i surely did feel "welcome aboard."

my first evening, i was rather shy and a bit rattled. the chicas can be soft, kissy, snuggly and grope-y piranhas at times. i wound up at a poolside table with a few "brothas" who were smokin' and jokin' and frankly were having the most fun on the patio (that evening, my fellow caucasians were [i]so[/i] reserved that we thought they were afraid of blowing their cover!) we spent the evening shooting the breeze, though it got kinda crazy when "buffalo soldier" mike started doing "cowboy shots" with the chicas who were hanging with us. i was still a bit too inhibited to do more than sip my tequila (and no, not from someone's cleavage). before the evening was over, i signed up to do a horseback tour with mike the next morning; he'd gone out wednesday morning and enjoyed it so much he was going again. (thursday's morning showers changed our plans to the afternoon, so the trails would dry out. i hadn't been on a horse since age six, but i learned pretty quickly and i really enjoyed it. but that's way off subject for this place.)

my morning excursions (that tour, plus scuba-diving on friday and saturday morning) put me out of sync with blackbeard's normal schedule; but it didn't interfere with "afternoon delights" and "midnight snacks". i'd been crawling across the desert for years, and suddenly i'm dumped into a swimming pool of it! one notable problem: my 07:00 saturday wake-up (for the scuba dive) conflicted with the friday-night baby doll extravaganza, which had the disco jumpin' till 02:00. i had a room by the crow's nest and could not sleep, due to the loud music, but josé fixed me up with a vacant room across the courtyard for that night and i was able to get my rest. ([i]un millión de gracias, josé![/i])

there was one item of special stress on saturday afternoon: rosalba asked me to be one of the judges for the bikini contest. i joined with bcool and another first-time 'pirate' in this honor, and we weren't sure what to expect, but a "frequent flyer" i'd met wednesday offered some wisdom that stood us in good stead: [i][u]"hang on for dear life!!!"[/u][/i] the contestants were all delightful, beautifully bedecked, quite competitive, and very friendly. let's just say i learned that "face plant" is not a term restricted to skiing. and i'm still a bit conflicted about my right ear; i was saving that one for my wedding night. oh, well.

i did have some language-barrier problems, but for the most part i was able to resolve them. was even helping some with translations, for a couple of new jersey guys who had no spanish at all. two words of advice, though, for anyone planning their first visit: [u]rosetta stone.[/u] get at least [i]some[/i] spanish before you arrive; it will help.

speaking of language, i did have problems with one chica, that got into a "pillow talk" discussion of what i could and couldn't do time-wise on friday evening; i didn't quite understand her, and so she kept going until i got frustrated. it put me off, and then her "electrolux" attempts to resuscitate little "ricardinho" were too rough for me. so i paid her off and we got dressed, but a few minutes later we had a mediation conference with rosalba. (i did tell rosalba that i didn't blame her, and that i didn't want rosalba to blame her either. these things happen.) the chica had come well-recommended by other guys who were there at the time, so this is a clear example of [i][u]your mileage may vary![/u][/i]

unfortunately, i have a poor memory for the chicas' names, but here are some that stood out for me:

olga and miel, who shared me for a happy hour on thursday evening. they're both sweet, i didn't feel rushed, and they traded off while i took my time with them. both are quite "kissy" and that's important to me, especially having both shoulders snuggled-into for the afterglow.

china, who i mentioned above as the girl who took my domrep cherry.

marilyn joined me at the start of the sunday-night jacuzzi party. incidentally, we guys weren't sure that was even going to happen - all the girls were sitting around chatting with each other in their disco dresses, and giving us maybe just a little too much space - so marilyn & i were among the first into the jacuzzi, a little before 10 pm. she is gorgeous, playful, but our session was more pse than gfe.

"baby" - not quite her name but that's how the new jersey guys were pronouncing it - gave me my send-off monday morning. she was more commercially-oriented in bed than she'd been at the breakfast table, but she is still little and sleek and angel-faced. i'd taken "la pela" the evening before, and thought i might be up for a second round, but i was put off a bit when she informed me that a second pop would cost me another rd$1500. i took care of it by spending lots and [i]lots[/i] of time building up to my one pop. living well is the best revenge....

angie - i mention her last but surely not least; i had the honor of being her first blackbeard's client. angie is a stunningly lovely girl with a heavenly smile and a slim build that i find ideal. i can't say how she is in bed, as we spent all her "initiation" in the jacuzzi; she was shy at first, but i tried my best to make it a "bfe" for her, and my session with her was the sweetest experience for [u]me[/u]. (btw, i heard the highest praise for her, from the guy who took her for tln the next night. i hope she's still as sweet when i get back, probably in october.)

i did not take any tln sessions on this trip, because of the warnings i'd heard here; plus the early excursions i had booked on thursday, friday, and saturday. i almost took marilyn tln on sunday night, but she needed to leave at 0700 monday for a doctor's appointment - so i short-timed with her, enjoyed her very much, and she headed home right after our session.

in summary - i [b][i]definitely[/i][/b] enjoyed my stay. the problems cited weeks ago may still be getting ironed out; but with rosalba back as mama-san, they are getting ironed out. those girls that were pointed out as "new girls," like angie and karen (the winner of saturday's bikini contest), are like a perfect cup of coffee (sweet and hot); and it appears to me that rosalba is doing an effective job of re-orienting any of the more experienced girls who had gotten into bad habits when she was gone.

blackbeard's is awesome, in my opinion. i want to thank tim, josé and rosalba for their management of the place; the staff from waitresses to housekeepers to chefs and maintenance personnel, for keeping things going right and fixing them when they go wrong; the chicas for keeping things sweet; and my fellow guests, for being so much fun to chat with and hang out with between sessions.

and, like general macarthur, [b]"i shall return!"[/b]

Alright Westly, great report and thanks.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]That's what I like to hear. Guys getting out and about without paying exhorbitant fees for private taxis. For the benefit of future Blackbeards guests, where did you board the publico and how did you get to that point from Blackbeards? Because that is the awkward bit. Once onboard, getting off at the end of the line in Sosúa and finding the action is easy.[/QUOTE]You can board the first publico outside the Costambar gate. You take it downtown right past the Casa de Cultura. Exit at the light, and get the publico to Sosua.

This is what I did.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]For the benefit of future Blackbeards guests, where did you board the publico and how did you get to that point from Blackbeards? Because that is the awkward bit. Once onboard, getting off at the end of the line in Sosúa and finding the action is easy.[/QUOTE]I decided to be a bit adventourous and took a motoconcho from BB to PP public taxi stand. the ride was rough and probably not for everyone, but I am used travelling in third world roads!

[QUOTE=Professor 1]You can board the first publico outside the Costambar gate. You take it downtown right past the Casa de Cultura. Exit at the light, and get the publico to Sosua. This is what I did.[/QUOTE]
So there is a publico service which leaves the main carretera and comes into Costambar as far as the gate where the "guards" are?

Wow, I live in Puerto Plata but I never realised that. Do you happen to know how those cabs are marked (colors or intials), as I would like to have a go at that sometime?

I always thought you had to join or alight from a publico on the main carretera and motoconcho or walk as far as the gate. This sounds a lot less sweaty and more secure.

If so, that makes even less reason for guys to get shafted by the infamous Costambar taxi mafia.

Great time already planning away back to black beards and meet some great guys that made the trip perfect wanted to say thanks to the everyone on this board for the post and a thanks to the guys I meet they were great and true friends its hard to screw 24 7 but I tried for the past 5 nights will try and write a more detailed review later.

Just back from 6 days at BB's. IMHO the new girls look better, they are younger with many of them not having any kids. The new girls lack some experience and most insist on condom with BJ. Jolie and Jennifer are two I liked, both very nice bodies. I had a shy girl, Karen, great BJ, no condom.

There are still a lot of veteran girls, that perform. Cristal, Johanny, Carol, Kircia, Judy, Jazmine. I had a nice GFE with a girl named Angela for a TLN.

There is some news. Johanny told me she was getting a boob job, in the next few weeks. Yuni, Wanda are pregnant and were not working the week, I was there. And Johanna was having her baby, any day now. Do not know, when or if, she will return to BB's. I would bet she will.

The new assistant Mamasan is Janet. She had me fill-out questionnare's about my experience with a chica, twice. It is stressed to the chicas to use condoms for oral and also refrain from bringing up personal problems while with guys. "My baby is sick, my mother is in the hospital, etc"

Every day or night there were always quality girls to pick from.

This trip makes thirteen for me at BB's. And it was another good trip overall.

[QUOTE=Windyj]Great time already planning away back to black beards......

...... try and write a more detailed review later.[/QUOTE]

Glad you had a great time, but watch out, I think the place can become addictive after only one trip. That's what happened to me.

I look forward to your finished report.

[quote=westy]okay, my "dom rep cherry" has been boarded and stormed, pirated and plundered, and left broken and shipwrecked on the costambar coast. and although i have no way to compare my experience with the blackbeard's of old, i have to say that this trip was an awesome experience.

my flight landed at pop at 14:30, wednesday, 16 june 2010, and i got to blackbeard's at 15:30. by 15:31:20 i had been piped aboard by the side-girls of the afternoon watch - kissed, fondled, groped and all-but-raped before i could get my third swallow of my first presidente. before 16:00 a lovely bottle-blond chica with the most amazing lips was piping [i]herself[/i] aboard [i]me[/i] - i thought her name is gina, but i heard someone say it was actually "china" because she has some chinese blood. she was an experience somewhere between gf and ps, and i surely did feel "welcome aboard."

my first evening, i was rather shy and a bit rattled. the chicas can be soft, kissy, snuggly and grope-y piranhas at times. i wound up at a poolside table with a few "brothas" who were smokin' and jokin' and frankly were having the most fun on the patio (that evening, my fellow caucasians were [i]so[/i] reserved that we thought they were afraid of blowing their cover!) we spent the evening shooting the breeze, though it got kinda crazy when "buffalo soldier" mike started doing "cowboy shots" with the chicas who were hanging with us. i was still a bit too inhibited to do more than sip my tequila (and no, not from someone's cleavage). before the evening was over, i signed up to do a horseback tour with mike the next morning; he'd gone out wednesday morning and enjoyed it so much he was going again. (thursday's morning showers changed our plans to the afternoon, so the trails would dry out. i hadn't been on a horse since age six, but i learned pretty quickly and i really enjoyed it. but that's way off subject for this place.)

my morning excursions (that tour, plus scuba-diving on friday and saturday morning) put me out of sync with blackbeard's normal schedule; but it didn't interfere with "afternoon delights" and "midnight snacks". i'd been crawling across the desert for years, and suddenly i'm dumped into a swimming pool of it! one notable problem: my 07:00 saturday wake-up (for the scuba dive) conflicted with the friday-night baby doll extravaganza, which had the disco jumpin' till 02:00. i had a room by the crow's nest and could not sleep, due to the loud music, but josé fixed me up with a vacant room across the courtyard for that night and i was able to get my rest. ([i]un millión de gracias, josé![/i])

there was one item of special stress on saturday afternoon: rosalba asked me to be one of the judges for the bikini contest. i joined with bcool and another first-time 'pirate' in this honor, and we weren't sure what to expect, but a "frequent flyer" i'd met wednesday offered some wisdom that stood us in good stead: [i][u]"hang on for dear life!!!"[/u][/i] the contestants were all delightful, beautifully bedecked, quite competitive, and very friendly. let's just say i learned that "face plant" is not a term restricted to skiing. and i'm still a bit conflicted about my right ear; i was saving that one for my wedding night. oh, well.

i did have some language-barrier problems, but for the most part i was able to resolve them. was even helping some with translations, for a couple of new jersey guys who had no spanish at all. two words of advice, though, for anyone planning their first visit: [u]rosetta stone.[/u] get at least [i]some[/i] spanish before you arrive; it will help.

speaking of language, i did have problems with one chica, that got into a "pillow talk" discussion of what i could and couldn't do time-wise on friday evening; i didn't quite understand her, and so she kept going until i got frustrated. it put me off, and then her "electrolux" attempts to resuscitate little "ricardinho" were too rough for me. so i paid her off and we got dressed, but a few minutes later we had a mediation conference with rosalba. (i did tell rosalba that i didn't blame her, and that i didn't want rosalba to blame her either. these things happen.) the chica had come well-recommended by other guys who were there at the time, so this is a clear example of [i][u]your mileage may vary![/u][/i]

unfortunately, i have a poor memory for the chicas' names, but here are some that stood out for me:

olga and miel, who shared me for a happy hour on thursday evening. they're both sweet, i didn't feel rushed, and they traded off while i took my time with them. both are quite "kissy" and that's important to me, especially having both shoulders snuggled-into for the afterglow.

china, who i mentioned above as the girl who took my domrep cherry.

marilyn joined me at the start of the sunday-night jacuzzi party. incidentally, we guys weren't sure that was even going to happen - all the girls were sitting around chatting with each other in their disco dresses, and giving us maybe just a little too much space - so marilyn & i were among the first into the jacuzzi, a little before 10 pm. she is gorgeous, playful, but our session was more pse than gfe.

"baby" - not quite her name but that's how the new jersey guys were pronouncing it - gave me my send-off monday morning. she was more commercially-oriented in bed than she'd been at the breakfast table, but she is still little and sleek and angel-faced. i'd taken "la pela" the evening before, and thought i might be up for a second round, but i was put off a bit when she informed me that a second pop would cost me another rd$1500. i took care of it by spending lots and [i]lots[/i] of time building up to my one pop. living well is the best revenge....

angie - i mention her last but surely not least; i had the honor of being her first blackbeard's client. angie is a stunningly lovely girl with a heavenly smile and a slim build that i find ideal. i can't say how she is in bed, as we spent all her "initiation" in the jacuzzi; she was shy at first, but i tried my best to make it a "bfe" for her, and my session with her was the sweetest experience for [u]me[/u]. (btw, i heard the highest praise for her, from the guy who took her for tln the next night. i hope she's still as sweet when i get back, probably in october.)

i did not take any tln sessions on this trip, because of the warnings i'd heard here; plus the early excursions i had booked on thursday, friday, and saturday. i almost took marilyn tln on sunday night, but she needed to leave at 0700 monday for a doctor's appointment - so i short-timed with her, enjoyed her very much, and she headed home right after our session.

in summary - i [b][i]definitely[/i][/b] enjoyed my stay. the problems cited weeks ago may still be getting ironed out; but with rosalba back as mama-san, they are getting ironed out. those girls that were pointed out as "new girls," like angie and karen (the winner of saturday's bikini contest), are like a perfect cup of coffee (sweet and hot); and it appears to me that rosalba is doing an effective job of re-orienting any of the more experienced girls who had gotten into bad habits when she was gone.

blackbeard's is awesome, in my opinion. i want to thank tim, josé and rosalba for their management of the place; the staff from waitresses to housekeepers to chefs and maintenance personnel, for keeping things going right and fixing them when they go wrong; the chicas for keeping things sweet; and my fellow guests, for being so much fun to chat with and hang out with between sessions.

and, like general macarthur, [b]"i shall return!"[/b][/quote]


good report. i felt like i was there.

picking olga and miel for a happy hour was a very good choice of some old guard, well trained chicas. i am sure you will not forget your session soon.

well done.

cheers fellows....

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]So there is a publico service which leaves the main carretera and comes into Costambar as far as the gate where the "guards" are?

Wow, I live in Puerto Plata but I never realised that. Do you happen to know how those cabs are marked (colors or intials), as I would like to have a go at that sometime?

I always thought you had to join or alight from a publico on the main carretera and motoconcho or walk as far as the gate. This sounds a lot less sweaty and more secure.

If so, that makes even less reason for guys to get shafted by the infamous Costambar taxi mafia.[/QUOTE]The publico that takes you to the Costambar gate is "J-C" and the fare was less that US$1 two years ago. Of course, I suggest that one deal in the local currency.

I walked to the road for fun once or twice. But it can be avoided, and is to be avoided after dark. You will see a girl or two looking for company if you do the walk.

[QUOTE=Westy]...I thought her name is Gina, but I heard someone say it was actually "China" because she has some Chinese blood. [/QUOTE]Nicknames, sometimes endearing and sometimes not, are a common staple in the Latin American community.

The nickname "China" (where the "i" is pronounced like an "e") is quite common and given to any girl (guy=Chino) that appears to have Asian looking features (eyes). Not often is it the case the person actually has recent Asian blood. (Over the land bridge 10k years ago doesn't count!).

When you get into the locals "circles" of familys and friends it is peoples nicknames that are used 90% of the time.

[QUOTE=Flutter Man]Just back from 6 days at BB's. IMHO the new girls look better, they are younger with many of them not having any kids. The new girls lack some experience and most insist on condom with BJ. Jolie and Jennifer are two I liked, both very nice bodies. I had a shy girl, Karen, great BJ, no condom.

There are still a lot of veteran girls, that perform. Cristal, Johanny, Carol, Kircia, Judy, Jazmine. I had a nice GFE with a girl named Angela for a TLN.

There is some news. Johanny told me she was getting a boob job, in the next few weeks. Yuni, Wanda are pregnant and were not working the week, I was there. And Johanna was having her baby, any day now. Do not know, when or if, she will return to BB's. I would bet she will.

The new assistant Mamasan is Janet. She had me fill-out questionnare's about my experience with a chica, twice. It is stressed to the chicas to use condoms for oral and also refrain from bringing up personal problems while with guys. "My baby is sick, my mother is in the hospital, etc"

Every day or night there were always quality girls to pick from.

This trip makes thirteen for me at BB's. And it was another good trip overall.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the update.

Good info.

[QUOTE=Flutter Man]Just back from 6 days at BB's. IMHO the new girls look better, they are younger with many of them not having any kids. The new girls lack some experience and most insist on condom with BJ. Jolie and Jennifer are two I liked, both very nice bodies. I had a shy girl, Karen, great BJ, no condom.

There are still a lot of veteran girls, that perform. Cristal, Johanny, Carol, Kircia, Judy, Jazmine. I had a nice GFE with a girl named Angela for a TLN.

There is some news. Johanny told me she was getting a boob job, in the next few weeks. Yuni, Wanda are pregnant and were not working the week, I was there. And Johanna was having her baby, any day now. Do not know, when or if, she will return to BB's. I would bet she will.

The new assistant Mamasan is Janet. She had me fill-out questionnare's about my experience with a chica, twice. It is stressed to the chicas to use condoms for oral and also refrain from bringing up personal problems while with guys. "My baby is sick, my mother is in the hospital, etc"

Every day or night there were always quality girls to pick from.

This trip makes thirteen for me at BB's. And it was another good trip overall.[/QUOTE]Excellant report with great intell. I will be there on my B-day in July (Trip six) I hope I can help Yohanny recover and help break in her new tetas.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Glad you had a great time, but watch out, I think the place can become addictive after only one trip. That's what happened to me.

I look forward to your finished report.[/QUOTE]That is so true, I am a BB's junkie I admit it.

[QUOTE=Ehunter]Nicknames, sometimes endearing and sometimes not, are a common staple in the Latin American community.

The nickname "China" (where the "i" is pronounced like an "e") is quite common and given to any girl (guy=Chino) that appears to have Asian looking features (eyes). Not often is it the case the person actually has recent Asian blood. (Over the land bridge 10k years ago doesn't count!).

When you get into the locals "circles" of familys and friends it is peoples nicknames that are used 90% of the time.[/QUOTE]I think this is all the same chica. Cheena, China, Kirsea

Pretty spinner very quiet.

[QUOTE=Flutter Man]Just back from 6 days at BB's. IMHO the new girls look better, they are younger with many of them not having any kids. The new girls lack some experience and most insist on condom with BJ. Jolie and Jennifer are two I liked, both very nice bodies. I had a shy girl, Karen, great BJ, no condom.[/QUOTE]Was there for two days in May and yes the bodies are superhot. Thats why I love black Latinas.

[QUOTE=]There are still a lot of veteran girls, that perform. Cristal, Johanny, Carol, Kircia, Judy, Jazmine. I had a nice GFE with a girl named Angela for a TLN.[/QUOTE]Only had four in two days ,so didnt get many names, but Gisselle was very shy and did not take off my wifebeater the whole time she was with me! Andshe has a grea set of DD t!ts! I did not complain because she was so sweet other wise.

[QUOTE]The new assistant Mamasan is Janet. She had me fill-out questionnare's about my experience with a chica, twice.[/QUOTE]Is Janet the sexy night mamasan? I would have loved to take her, but I can only imagine getting interuppted by crap the whole time I would be f*cking her. Questionnare? I didnt get that?? The rap is that the place is run like a boot camp for those girls, but I think it may be bringing the hardcore attiutdes out. I found the DR women to be hardcore. Like eating gamey deer. Kinda divided about such regimentation.

I was looking for some information about Puerto Plata's harbor and pulled up the Wikipedia entry. According to that source, the city's nickname is "La Novia del Atlantico," or "The Atlantic's Girlfriend."

After five nights at Blackbeards, it strikes me as superbly apt! :D

5 nights at BB and 12 girls.

All the girls I had were great some better than others but no regrets.

All the girls had good personalities and were eager to please I did not do any of the girls more than once because I wanted to try them all just ran out of time at the age of 45 2-3 girls a day is about my limit.

It may take me 5-6 trips to them try all thats my goal.

I ate all my meals and drinks and free coffee at BB and for the price its hard to beat but may try something different the next time.

Really enjoyed breakfast and eatting with all the other guest and hearing about there encounters.

The rooms are not luxury but are nice considering price and all perks cable seemed bad with alot of spanish programing.

Going to beach or any other place is not a big problem you will break a good sweat but I enjoyed getting a little exercise.

I went solo and was lucky to meet some great guys to hang out with if it wasn't for them the trip might have been a little boring they help make this the best vacation I ever had.

Thanks to everyone for the help and my new friends from BB

Will be back and I hope soon

[QUOTE=Westy]I was looking for some information about Puerto Plata's harbor and pulled up the Wikipedia entry. According to that source, the city's nickname is "La Novia del Atlantico," or "The Atlantic's Girlfriend."

After five nights at Blackbeards, it strikes me as superbly apt! :D[/QUOTE]Better than "el pozo negro del Caribe " or the cesspool of the Caribbean!

Puerto Plata was named thus by Columbus, the name meaning Silver Port, and you would think it had something to do with silver mines, but apparently not, it was because the clouds on the mountain tops behind the port gave it a silvery effect. Weird, but Nevis means "snows" for the same reason, so it must be a Spanish explorer thang.

Janet, the night Mamasan handed out these evaluations that you would fill-out on a certain chica that you had sessioned with. You would rate them on cleanliness, attitude, performance, their use of condoms and add comments on the bottom.

They are trying to correct the chicas before it becomes a problem.

I have recently returned from another great trip to Barba Negra, and with apologies to Mark Twain, "reports of Blackbeard's demise have been greatly exaggerated. " I have been visiting BB's every several months for about two and a half years now, and I would say this was my most enjoyable visit ever. And they have all been good!

Before this latest visit, I of course read everything that had been written on this forum by recent visitors. The recurring theme seemed to be that the ship was being taken over by newer girls who were lazy and disinterested and who were non-participatory in the mornings.

I did not experience this during my 9 nights, and of the 5 girls that I spent time with, I think 4 of them could fairly be classified as "new. "

The one true veteran was La Elegante, who started at BB's approximately last October. She was wonderful company, as she has been during the two previous trips in which I have spent time with her. The other four young ladies ranged in length of service from two months down to two weeks.

The two month chica, La Adorable, began in April, and I actually had the honor of being her first client back then. She was wonderful then and even more so now. My new favorite is La Modela, who is absolutely beautiful, built like a model, and has the sweetness and personality to match. She was the major find of the trip.

To those guests who have encountered any of the previously posted problems with some of the newer girls, I would point out that I had a detailed discussion with each and every one of my dates before embarking on a TLN (and also in 2 cases did a trial run ST), in which I specifically told them what I was expecting, including the amount of time they would spend with me in the morning before departing.

My only small hiccup occurred with one of the newer girls, La Pequena, who had been there one month. I had a fantastic ST visit to the jacuzzi with her, and then signed her up for a TLN for the following night. The deal we negotiated for the TLN was a late evening visit to the jacuzzi, and in fact during the afternoon, we took a walk to the beach and I bought her a new bikini at Willie's, just for that occasion.

During dinner, she seemed slightly distracted, and upon questioning, revealed that she was sad because she had not seen her baby all day long. After dinner, relaxing around the pool and having a drink, she tried to talk me out of the previously negotiated jacuzzi visit. She told me I was too tired. I assured her I was not.

Then she told me it would be too cold for the jacuzzi. Not only was it very warm down there, the water in the jacuzzi was very warm, too warm actually. I told her it would be very warm in the jacuzzi. She finally whined, "No jacuzzi. " At that point I knew what I had to do. I scolded her for her bad attitude and reminded her that I had purchased a new bikini for her for the exact reason of going to the jacuzzi with me tonight.

I told her that the time had come for her to return my gift to me (the new bikini), and I would find a new chica, and we need to talk to the mamasan now! Well, it was like I said the magic words. She immediately told me it wasn't necessary to go to the mamasan, everything is okay, we will go to the jacuzzi, mucho carino, etc, etc. She was all of a sudden very very attentive, very affectionate, very wonderful. Just like back in our first ST. It was an amazing and immediate transition! Like turning the light switch from "off" to "on. "

A conversation with the mamasan the following day revealed that there had been other problems with La Pequena along the same lines, and apparently they were keeping an eye on her. I had no further problems with La Pequena, and in fact after I said "mamasan", she was absolutely fantastic that night and the following morning. And I hope to spend some time with her when I return in August.

So I guess the point I am trying to make is that communication goes a long way in terms of clarifying to the girls what you are expecting and avoiding misunderstandings. And when that fails, a talk with the girl and the mamasan would probably be of great benefit.

And speaking of the mamasans. The current roster of mamasans is as strong as I can remember it being since the departure of Charo. It starts with Rosalba. In the past, Rosalba has treated me well and taken good care of me, and been patient with my concerns. On this visit, she took it to a new level. On my first night on campus, I was having trouble scheduling my two favorite April chicas, La Elegante and La Adorable for my first four nights. I wanted to have two nights with each. But there were other scheduling conflicts, such as a commitment to another client and a day off. Rosalba heard about this from one of the girls and promptly huddled with La Elegante and La Adorable, and within minutes, she had fixed me up with the perfect schedule.

But then a day or two later, I met La Modela and I knew I had to make room for her on my roster. She had other time commitments also, such as two days off, and a family obligation. So I asked La Adorable to trade one of her nights to a later date and she agreed. Unbeknownst to me, this caused a small problem for Rosalba, who earlier had moved La Adorable's free night to accommodate me. Rosalba pointed out to me that the shift that I had arranged left her one girl short for one of those nights. But she made this point to me in a very customer-friendly manner, and simply asked me to please run any future schedule changes by her in advance.

This impressed me, as I had inadvertently caused a small problem for Rosalba, but she was extremely cordial and pleasant in bringing it to my attention and asking me to please check out future changes with her.

Rosalba has a new assistant. Yanet. Who replaces Luchy (who is now a chica). I come here not to bury Luchy, but to praise Yanet. Let's just say that Yanet represents a major upgrade to the mamasan roster. She speaks some decent English, and is very receptive and very helpful. In fact, she helped me out right off the bat. I had arranged for La Elegante to meet me at the hotel upon my arrival at 3:30. When I arrived at 4:00, she was not there. After partially unpacking, I spoke to Yanet at about 4:30 and she immediately called La Elegante for me, and 5 minutes later she appeared (her housecleaning chores had taken longer than expected, she said). I was at first a little disappointed that La Elegante had not appeared at the agreed upon time to greet me upon arrival. But believe me, she made it up to me that afternoon and that evening and the following morning.

My only other very small glitch during my visit was the room I started out in would just not cool down sufficiently. It was a combination of an air conditioner which Tim says is slated for replacement within the next month or two, and the room was also situated in a position in which it was getting baked all day by the hot sun on two different walls.

At first, Tim fixed me up with the pedestal fan from the computer area for the night. But when it was still uncomfortable (two of the girls actually said the room was hot, and these girls are not big fans of air conditioning!), Tim mapped out a plan for me to change rooms a few times for the remainder of my visit, in the interest of lower room temperatures. This was not easy, because the place was pretty much filled up, but Tim succeeded in making me comfortable. Tim, if you are reading this, thanks again for your patience and for going the extra mile to help make a guest feel appreciated and welcome.

And speaking of Tim. Tim was the highest ranking officer aboard the ship during my stay, as John apparently was away. Also on leave was Monica, who I believe is the supervisor of the bar and restaurant staff. I mention this because, even with the absence of these two authority figures, things were like clockwork at the hotel. A tribute to the top notch staff that John has put together. You would have never know that the bosses were away.

Jose was also in evidence, although I did not need any specific assistance from him on this trip. Jose is always out and about rubbing elbows with the guests and putting on a happy face. His MC'ing of the bikini contest is rather priceless. "Let's get the show on the road! ". "That's what I'm talkin' about! " To me, Jose is one of the key faces of BB's outstanding customer service.

Otherwise, it was just another awesome visit to Blackbeard's. There is still a sizeable nucleus of veteran chicas on hand who have been there maybe two years or more. To name a few, Hilda, Kirsia, Yohanny, Mery, Jonny, Olga, Fina, Gissell, Krysstal, Rossy, Marie Isabel, Miel, and I am probably leaving a few out. And some other seasoned performers include Clarissa, Antonia, Margarita, Yenifer, Jenny, Marie Estelle, Alex, Lilly Belle, and others. And a few of the newer girls that caught my eye, including Stacey, Labeba, Carla, Nellie, Cathy, and Angie.

And then of course there are the other faces that all contribute to BB's beinging uniquely BB's. Such as the always-present Chino, the CD salesman, Maria (who sells clothing items to the girls), the wait staff of Jacqueline, Fior, Bonasa, Ruth, Adriana, Carolina and others, office personnel Martha and Juana, the list goes on and on.

One other miscellaneous item to pass along. One day, late in my visit I needed to change some dollars into pesos and matriculated down to Jenny's. Senor Santana informed me that there was a temporary problem with the bank and traveler's checks, and I would have to come back later. So I thought I would give the cambio around the corner from BB's a try. I had never dealt with them before.

They were able to cash my $500 traveler's check. But whereas the going rate was 36. 7, they only gave me 36 as the exchange rate, saying that traveler's checks have a different rate (I have always received the full rate at Jenny's). Then the girl behind the window gave me $50 worth of pesos, not $500. Glad I caught that mistake. Then she corrected her error but gave me 17, 000 pesos instead of 18, 000. I caught that one too. So beware of the chica in the cambio for whom math is not her strong suit!

Already counting the days until the next visit!

[QUOTE=Hudagle]I have recently returned from another great trip to Barba Negra, and with apologies to Mark Twain, "reports of Blackbeard's demise have been greatly exaggerated. " I have been visiting BB's every several months for about two and a half years now, and I would say this was my most enjoyable visit ever. And they have all been good!...........

Already counting the days until the next visit![/QUOTE]

H,

Very nice detailed report. You covered a lot of subjects and had a lot of good info. Thanks.

Where have you been hiding??? You have visited this "island paradise" multiple times and only have 3 reports??

H, don't be a stanger. Posts like this help us all.

Again nice informative report. You got me looking forward to returning.

P

PS: A lot of nice trip reports lately, I for one like that. I live vicariously through these reports.

Great Report, complete and clear as always.

It also wil put to rest, for a little while anyway, any concerns that BB's is going downhill.
Seems to me it is quite the opposite!

I'm sure my next trip will be just as good as my past trip's.

Thanks again

Hudagle,

You are spot on with your report. I was there during Monica and John's time-off, also.
I agree completely with your report. I see no slippage, whatsoever, at BlackBeards.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]H,

Very nice detailed report. You covered a lot of subjects and had a lot of good info. Thanks.[/QUOTE]Thanks Ponderosa and First Dud. It is especially pleasing to me to receive praise from the legendary Ponderosa. Pond, I have been reading with interest your stuff on this board for a long time and I hope I have the pleasure to meet you at BB's someday.

Thanks, Hu

[QUOTE=Hudagle] ..... Pond... I hope I have the pleasure to meet you at BB's someday.

Thanks, Hu[/QUOTE]

Me too, but be forewarned, it tends to be a huge letdown. The words "totally disappointed" come to mind..... (LOL)

I'm consdering a stay at Black Beards. Im no stranger to DR but would like to give the place a short run just to know that I did it. My question is. Whats the Girl to Guest ratio on a given day? Or simply put. How many guest are there on average vs how many girls?

And yes. I think there should be a seperate thread for Black beards as well because I have to hunt through the many post in order to get a feel for Puerta Plata outside of Black Beards. Im more of a South Coast guy but am giving strong consideration to the North these days.

[QUOTE=Curry]I'm consdering a stay at Black Beards. Im no stranger to DR but would like to give the place a short run just to know that I did it. My question is. Whats the Girl to Guest ratio on a given day? Or simply put. How many guest are there on average vs how many girls?

And yes. I think there should be a seperate thread for Black beards as well because I have to hunt through the many post in order to get a feel for Puerta Plata outside of Black Beards. Im more of a South Coast guy but am giving strong consideration to the North these days.[/QUOTE]They have a news letter monthly.

Curry, I believe the major problem will be choosing which chica to take upstairs with you. I was there 6/16-6/21, and as I remember there were always more chicas than guests - except from 7 AM to about noon. Often it looked as high as 2 chicas to one guest. (No wonder the chicas encourage "Happy Hours".) :D

Speaking of "separate threads," I've had times that I wished there could be a breakdown between "logistics threads" (i.e. where to stay, where to eat, prices, and the like) and "news threads" (i.e. gossip). Maybe Jackson could invite some of our most-experienced members to keep them sorted out.

Or does that sound too much like work? (I better shut up before I'm "invited" myself!) :p

[QUOTE=Curry].......And yes. I think there should be a seperate thread for Black beards as well because I have to hunt through the many post in order to get a feel for Puerta Plata outside of Black Beards. Im more of a South Coast guy but am giving strong consideration to the North these days.[/QUOTE]
I also wish there was a seperate thread for Blackbeards. A few months ago I wanted to spend time in Puerto Plato and could not find any info as everything is BB. I have no desire to visit BB but would consider PP if info was available.

First great reports on BB's. The current info is helpful. I am down for 6 nights starting July 14 and will report back when I return.

I second the idea of a thread just for BB's.

Got an email from Dean announcing that he is thinking of opening again soon. I know many of you are not interested in the expensive style that Viking, Exotic Retreat and Charlies, but I had some great times there.

It will be interesting to see if he can recover from his past problems.

Hey Guys,

I am BB's right now..After 4 nites this is my last days. Just wanted to drop a quick line and let all of you know the place has done nothing but keeps getting better. The talent too close to a 9.5 to call the service 9.5 all in all 9.5 it is just too bad I'm leave today and will file my completed report in 2-3 days with names of some of the super talent I spent time with.

Later

[QUOTE=Kc Talent]Hey Guys,

I am BB's right now..After 4 nites this is my last days. Just wanted to drop a quick line and let all of you know the place has done nothing but keeps getting better. The talent too close to a 9.5 to call the service 9.5 all in all 9.5 it is just too bad I'm leave today and will file my completed report in 2-3 days with names of some of the super talent I spent time with.

Later[/QUOTE]Thanks cannot wait till the full report.

Tying to find some good air rates right now!

I have heard that Randall,the manager at FOD finally has had enough and quit. I have also heard that the place is going to hell in a hand basket already as they don't have a true manager at the moment and the hens are ruling the roost. If anyone has been there recently or is there now please comment.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]I have heard that Randall,the manager at FOD finally has had enough and quit. I have also heard that the place is going to hell in a hand basket already as they don't have a true manager at the moment and the hens are ruling the roost. If anyone has been there recently or is there now please comment.[/QUOTE]Hope they clean up the situation.

I am trying to plan my first trip to FOD soon.

Can't wait for some update to what is going on.

Anyone has ever stayed at palm beach condos? Planning on staying there for a week in augest with one dominican novia. does anyone had problem staying there with dominican novia if so please give some info. I email them they told me i can stay with dominican novia as long as you are two persons only.

I need someons opinion on this . Thanks a lot.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]I have heard that Randall,the manager at FOD finally has had enough and quit. I have also heard that the place is going to hell in a hand basket already as they don't have a true manager at the moment and the hens are ruling the roost. If anyone has been there recently or is there now please comment.[/QUOTE]
I don't know that he had "had enough". He knew exactly what he was getting into and seemed to be coping quite well and without any major nasty surprises which would cause him to leave.

It was just that he was on "pocket-money" wages and now has had a proper job offer. I think it was always understood on all sides he could leave should something more remunerative come along. I wish him all the best in his new job but I don't see this affecting things at Field of Dreams too much.

The whole place is on offer at a knock-down price. Alberto Noesi, who owns it isn't really into running businesses day-to-day. That is not where his expertise lies. He just accumulates businesses which he has held as security, as and when borrowers default on loan payments. He would be happy just to get his capital back as he could use it more profitably within his core business activities.

For most "business opportunities" in the DR the old joke about arriving with $2million if you want to leave with $1million applies but I have always felt that Field of Dreams could be steadily profitable if someone took it over with a clear business plan and stuck to it. Not the sort of chopping and changing we have witnessed there for a year and more.

It would only need 35% occupancy to break even if properly managed. I think that is possible. I know it only appeals to a minority of North Coast mongers and most people want to go to Sosúa and most of the rest to Blackbeards. But that still leaves plenty of people out of the thousands of mongers visiting the area to fill seven rooms a night minimum. And it's an unbeatable location for large groups down for (to take one example) a SuperBowl Party. One large party a month and a steady trickle of lettings the rest of the month and you would be in clover.

Sure, it's a niche market, but a viable one if properly marketed. What do you guys think?

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Sure, it's a niche market, but a viable one if properly marketed. What do you guys think?[/QUOTE]

I happen to agree with you Sir Pooter. The right partnership could make a living out of FOD if onsite and properly marketed, how much do you think Alberto wants for it?

[QUOTE=Buscemi]I happen to agree with you Sir Pooter. The right partnership could make a living out of FOD if onsite and properly marketed, how much do you think Alberto wants for it?[/QUOTE]
I ain't saying. Not my place to, but it is roughly equal to what it cost Dominican Billy to set it up, so all the many and extensive improvements added by first Leno, and then Alberto, would come as "free". I reckon they have increased its value by at least 50%, maybe much more.

I have taken several newbies there and they have all commented on its similarity to, but superiority over, Blackbeards as a location. It really is one of the nicest environments on the North Coast for those on a modest budget. The fact that it has always struggled to break even is due to its fluctuating managerial strategies and their execution rather than any shortcomings with the site itself.

Sure, it's a niche market, but a viable one if properly marketed. What do you guys think?[/QUOTE]I personally like F.O.D.It's like a hidden paradise.But as said Sosua and Black Beards are more known.It's dead there at night and that i think is its downfall.You have to go elsewhere for night time excitement.

I think alot has to do with Playa Dorado being across the street.They fod have to keep a low profile.But more night activities,i think would help.Also offering group packages might help.Just my .02.

A month or so ago, someone posted a message trying to locate the chica pictured below.

I was curious if that search was successful?

[QUOTE=Buscemi]I happen to agree with you Sir Pooter. The right partnership could make a living out of FOD if onsite and properly marketed, how much do you think Alberto wants for it?[/QUOTE]

According to "John" who I personally observed on 30 December 2009 was getting a tour from a real estate agent, as a prospective buyer, while I was nursing a Presidente at their bar chatting up a nice chica, the intitial asking price was 1.5 million USD. I mentioned that in my rather extensive trip report that never got picked up as a report of distinction last January. The new manager is a guy named "Nelson". I don't know if he's a gringo or a local.

[QUOTE=Geolopes]According to "John" who I personally observed on 30 December 2009 was getting a tour from a real estate agent, as a prospective buyer, while I was nursing a Presidente at their bar chatting up a nice chica, the intitial asking price was 1.5 million USD. I mentioned that in my rather extensive trip report that never got picked up as a report of distinction last January. The new manager is a guy named "Nelson". I don't know if he's a gringo or a local.[/QUOTE]

If I was interested, I would deal directly with Alberto, no need for a Real Estate agent in the equation. IMO, that price has a few extra zeros my Freng, but thanks for the response.

[QUOTE=Jaw4You]Got an email from Dean announcing that he is thinking of opening again soon. I know many of you are not interested in the expensive style that Viking, Exotic Retreat and Charlies, but I had some great times there.

It will be interesting to see if he can recover from his past problems.[/QUOTE]

So he's out of Brazil? Is Jason out as well? It would be good to know that least they're on free soil again.

[QUOTE=Geolopes]According to "John" who I personally observed on 30 December 2009 was getting a tour from a real estate agent, as a prospective buyer, while I was nursing a Presidente at their bar chatting up a nice chica, the intitial asking price was 1.5 million USD. I mentioned that in my rather extensive trip report that never got picked up as a report of distinction last January. The new manager is a guy named "Nelson". I don't know if he's a gringo or a local.[/QUOTE]
This is confusing. Are you talking about Barba Negra or Field of Dreams?

If Field of Dreams then who the fuck is "John"?

The new manager of Field of Dreams is Dominican but English speaking. I don't think his remit extends as far as Randall's did but I could be wrong.

I think the asking price for Field of Dreams is roughly around US$750,000 but that would depend on the total package agreed (lease-and-buy or outright purchase, etc). I guess anyone seriously interested is already talking directly with Anoeca, not reading gossip on a w h o r eboard or going through realtors.

If John is looking to sell Barba Negra I suppose US$1.5m is a possible price. Is that what you are saying?

Geolopes stated that when he (geolopes) was staying at FOD, John the owner of BB's was there with a Realestate person to look at the property. Geolopes then reported that the asking price was 1.5 million for FOD.

I hope that I have this correct and that it helps clear things up.

9 days and counting until I return to BB's!

[QUOTE=Traveler04]Geolopes stated that when he (geolopes) was staying at FOD, John the owner of BB's was there with a Realestate person to look at the property. Geolopes then reported that the asking price was 1.5 million for FOD.

I hope that I have this correct and that it helps clear things up.

[/QUOTE]
OK, now I understand. The asking price is US$1,500,000 to John of BB and US$750,000 to anyone else. Got it! Thanks for the clarification, Traveler!

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]This is confusing. Are you talking about Barba Negra or Field of Dreams?

If Field of Dreams then who the fuck is "John"?

The new manager of Field of Dreams is Dominican but English speaking. I don't think his remit extends as far as Randall's did but I could be wrong.

I think the asking price for Field of Dreams is roughly around US$750,000 but that would depend on the total package agreed (lease-and-buy or outright purchase, etc). I guess anyone seriously interested is already talking directly with Anoeca, not reading gossip on a w h o r eboard or going through realtors.

If John is looking to sell Barba Negra I suppose US$1.5m is a possible price. Is that what you are saying?[/QUOTE]

Yes, I'm talking about the owner of BB's that was given a tour of FOD by a rep for the current owner of FOD. I was part of a 3 man team 29 Dec 09 thru 6 Jan 10and we stopped by FOD after our 1st night in Sosua for a quickie. We had reservations for the next 4 days at BB's. We were surprised to see John there getting a tour of the place as a prospective buyer and we all went up to him laughing that we were on our way over to his place. Later that night John sat down with us at dinner at his place and gave us the low down on things in the area and the asking price for FOD at that time was 1.5 million. Discretion won't permit me to disclose some of the confidential things John had to say about his business in general but it was great talking with him and we learned alot.

BREAKING NEWS!

I hear that the Field of Dreams had a visit from the Ministry of Tourism and kicked out all the girls. Not sure if it is only temporary or not. Can anyone on site confirm this?

Can any one tell me if Jenny's supermarket near Blackbeards will change GBP cash to USD? Or change USD travellers cheques to USD cash?

And does anyone kow if there is an ATM at POP, or Sosua, that gives out USD?

Thanks

[QUOTE=Roger Dodger 007]BREAKING NEWS!
I hear that the Field of Dreams had a visit from the Ministry of Tourism and kicked out all the girls. Not sure if it is only temporary or not. Can anyone on site confirm this?[/QUOTE]
Yes, I can confirm it. My phone has been ringing for the past few days with Field of Dreams chicas offering me sex at rock bottom prices as they are hungry now. Unfortunately at the age of 70 there is only so much I can handle. I wish I were 20 years younger!

It is supposed to be permanent and signals the end of the late manager (Randall)'s dreams of setting up a sort of poor man's Oxygen Retreat or Viking Resort. The chicas pics have been taken off the website.

When Dominican Billy was running the place he never let chicas in to solicit on the premises (other than two or three few special cases) as he was always conscious of the need to avoid offending the very influential Playa Dorada Hotel Owners' Association (or whatever it is called). The place will now resume being a hotel (or motel) as in his day and all superfluous staff will be made redundant. That should immediately allow the place to break even but moving into profitability will require a well thought-out business plan and an owner/manager prepared to stick at it without chasing moonbeams.

Intending guests need not worry as all the chicas (and many others) are available to be called in at short notice, and at local prices too (not the a la carte prices they were previously asking and sometimes got paid).

[QUOTE=Roger Dodger 007]BREAKING NEWS!

I hear that the Field of Dreams had a visit from the Ministry of Tourism and kicked out all the girls. Not sure if it is only temporary or not. Can anyone on site confirm this?[/QUOTE]WTF! I just made reservations today for a quick trip down there next week, damnitt.

[QUOTE=BigSmile]Can any one tell me if Jenny's supermarket near Blackbeards will change GBP cash to USD? Or change USD travellers cheques to USD cash?

And does anyone kow if there is an ATM at POP, or Sosua, that gives out USD?

Thanks[/QUOTE]

I doubt if the girl on the till at Jenny's will be able to change money as you require, only USD to Pesos or Pesos to USD, but talk with the manager and he may oblige you. You can also try the small Cambio quite near Blackbeards. Turn left out of BB, left again at the tee junction and it is on the right just over the brow of the hill.

For sure there are no ATMs dispensing US$ in POP. Your best bet is the RUSA Cambio in town, round the corner from Sam's bar, opposite the Gem museum, a short walk from Parc Centrale.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]WTF! I just made reservations today for a quick trip down there next week, damnitt.[/QUOTE]

Hey, sorry for you but you should have the pool to yourself. You just got to get on the phone an call in a couple of chicas. Charles Pooter will give you some numbers, I'm sure.

[quote=roger dodger 007]hey, sorry for you but you should have the pool to yourself. you just got to get on the phone an call in a couple of chicas. charles pooter will give you some numbers, i'm sure.[/quote]
i am sure manizales already has a little black book of numbers way thicker than mine. and mine is mostly composed of flaca haitianas (maybe they are not his style?).

i can see this change would inconvenience newbies but not guys like manizales who know the area inside out and a load of chicas. as i suggested, they may even save money as they can negotiate prices without the girls feeling entitled (or pressured by their peers) to ask "blackbeards" type prices as previously.

[QUOTE=BigSmile]Can any one tell me if Jenny's supermarket near Blackbeards will change GBP cash to USD? Or change USD travellers cheques to USD cash?

And does anyone kow if there is an ATM at POP, or Sosua, that gives out USD?

Thanks[/QUOTE]Cashing traveler's checks in Costambar seems to have become a bit more complicated recently. Blackbeard's recently sent out an alert stating that "Due to circumstances beyond our control, we can NO LONGER cash/accept traveler's checks. Our bank will no longer accept them from the hotel. If you do bring travelers checks, you will need to take a taxi to Progresso Bank, in Puerto Plata, during banking hours to cash them. "

I think the problems with traveler's checks began in June. On approximately June 19, I attempted to cash a $500 traveler's check at Jenny's. As best as I could understand with my mediocre Espanol from Senor Santana, there was a problem with the bank and it would probably be a couple of hours before he could cash the traveler's check for me.

So I matriculated over to the cambio around the corner from Blackbeard's, and was able to cash it there, but they only gave me a 36.0 rate as opposed to the 36.7 I would have received for cash.

In looking forward to my August visit, I phoned Senor Santana at Jenny's yesterday. Although I did not undderstand everything he said, I did understand him to say that yes, he would be able to exchange my traveler's checks, but that it would be at $20 less than the current rate.

What that $20 means is that if you are exchanging $1, 000 in traveler's checks, the $20 deduction will cost you a few cents over $5. Not so bad.

[QUOTE=Roger Dodger 007]I doubt if the girl on the till at Jenny's will be able to change money as you require, only USD to Pesos or Pesos to USD, but talk with the manager and he may oblige you. You can also try the small Cambio quite near Blackbeards. Turn left out of BB, left again at the tee junction and it is on the right just over the brow of the hill.

For sure there are no ATMs dispensing US$ in POP. Your best bet is the RUSA Cambio in town, round the corner from Sam's bar, opposite the Gem museum, a short walk from Parc Centrale.[/QUOTE]

IMO you will get screwed changing GBP to RD anywhere you go, you are really better off using the ATM or changing a few Quid at home to USD.

Travelers cheques will only get cashed to RD Pesos, and often @ a lower rate.

[quote=charles pooter]i am sure manizales already has a little black book of numbers way thicker than mine. and mine is mostly composed of flaca haitianas (maybe they are not his style?).

i can see this change would inconvenience newbies but not guys like manizales who know the area inside out and a load of chicas. as i suggested, they may even save money as they can negotiate prices without the girls feeling entitled (or pressured by their peers) to ask "blackbeards" type prices as previously.[/quote]i certainly won't be sleeping alone as i do have plenty of girls i can and will be calling but i like having the girls on site to create a party atmosphere. i usually bring a few bottles of tequila and baileys with me to give to the girls.

charles,i'll trade some numbers with you,the one thing i'm lacking is some haitiana contacts. maybe i'll see if there are any open dates at the condos before i go to fod and we can hang out.

[QUOTE=Roger Dodger 007]BREAKING NEWS!

I hear that the Field of Dreams had a visit from the Ministry of Tourism and kicked out all the girls. Not sure if it is only temporary or not. Can anyone on site confirm this?[/QUOTE]

Here is what I can confirm. Randall decided to leave about a week ago. He is now in another part of the country working on another project. I don't know about any visit from the ministry of tourism, but I was there when hotel management called all of the chicas into a meeting and gave them their walking papers. Carpenters were in the process of removing the stripper pole in the bar area.

I spoke to the owner and he said he will run it as a "regular" hotel (no chicas on premise) going forward. His objective is to sell the property. He was asking US $1.5 million. That asking price is now US $700k, part of which he will finance. It is still chica friendly for Toda La Noche and Short Term stays. The girl must have a cedula. The Man Tour leaves there at 9:00pm for nightlife tours of Sosua and Puerto Plata. Folks need to book in advance at [url]www.themantour.net[/url] to assure availability and desired destination.

- The Man Tour Guy
[url]www.themantour.net[/url]

[QUOTE=Hudagle] I did understand him to say that yes, he would be able to exchange my traveler's checks, but that it would be at $20 less than the current rate.

What that $20 means is that if you are exchanging $1, 000 in traveler's checks, the $20 deduction will cost you a few cents over $5. Not so bad.[/QUOTE]I don't know what happened in the posting of my message, but above it says that there will be a $20 deduction when exchanging a traveler's check at Jenny's. It is supposed to say (in numbers). 2.tenths. Point two. Somehow that got posted as $20, I have no idea how. I couldn't have made the same typo three times!

But if the going rate is 36 point 7, you would receive 36 point 5.

I was down for a trip last week and stopped into FOD friday, early afternoon. I was not looking for a chica, but rather checking out the scene and hoping to talk to a few chicas I knew there about some specifics on chica prices and such.

I am disappointed that they no longer have chicas as I was quite impressed with the selection of chicas while I was there. They were spead out through the compound, and within 5 minutes 12-15 girls migrated to the bar area where I was talking to one of the chicas and then a bar patron there friday and had absolutely no indication things would be changing so quick.

I feel for the chicas. There are not many venues that provide the same type of atmosphere as FOD did.

Had I known this was going to happen, I would have collected several phone numbers before I left. Hindsight is 20/20

[QUOTE=Hudagle]Cashing traveler's checks in Costambar seems to have become a bit more complicated recently. Blackbeard's recently sent out an alert stating that "Due to circumstances beyond our control, we can NO LONGER cash/accept traveler's checks. Our bank will no longer accept them from the hotel. If you do bring travelers checks, you will need to take a taxi to Progresso Bank, in Puerto Plata, during banking hours to cash them. "

I think the problems with traveler's checks began in June. On approximately June 19, I attempted to cash a $500 traveler's check at Jenny's. As best as I could understand with my mediocre Espanol from Senor Santana, there was a problem with the bank and it would probably be a couple of hours before he could cash the traveler's check for me.

So I matriculated over to the cambio around the corner from Blackbeard's, and was able to cash it there, but they only gave me a 36.0 rate as opposed to the 36.7 I would have received for cash.

In looking forward to my August visit, I phoned Senor Santana at Jenny's yesterday. Although I did not undderstand everything he said, I did understand him to say that yes, he would be able to exchange my traveler's checks, but that it would be at $20 less than the current rate.

What that $20 means is that if you are exchanging $1, 000 in traveler's checks, the $20 deduction will cost you a few cents over $5. Not so bad.[/QUOTE]

While at BBs last week, one patron was given back the traveler's check he used for check in purposes at the hotel and asked to cash it himself at the Puerta Plata bank the next day as BBs no longer could honor traveler's checks. He did, and as reported here, he incurred taxi charges. Later he told me he checked on the cambio in Costambar Hudagle mentions here and was told no problem on cashing the traveler's check there.

He was told by BBs management that the cambio around the corner "is not an approved" vendor by BBs and thus he was not recommended to go there instead of the bank.

Take it for what it is worth.

By the way, I had very good experiences with the sampling of chicas I had at BBs last week. A couple of new crop chicas did me good.

Due to the recent changes at FOD I reluctantly cancelled my reservations for next week. Originally I was going to keep my reservations as I have plenty of contacts in POP and I usually bring my own sand to the FOD beach anyway. What changed my mind was I found out that they closed the restaurant. The bar is staying open but there are no restaurants close by and that was a deal breaker for me.

So now I am looking for alternative places to stay. Any recommendations on chica friendly condos in POP with at least one restaurant within walking distance?

Okay brothers, here's the situation: I'm sneaking away for a weekend in DR (yes, I have an S. O.). She is in a different city (4hrs away). I'm trying to figure out how my cell phone number will show up to her on her cell phone and what message she will get when I don't answer (I. E. Will she get a message in spanish from the local carrier that I'm not available or the English message she gets in the US from AT&T that I'm not available). Basically, I want to see if I'll be giving any indicators while I'm in DR. And, if so, how I can avoid those indicators. Same with texts.

Need an answer quick! I fly out Thursday at 12:30pm. I'd like to do a quick experiment if someone in DR can PM me, we can exchange numbers and call to see what happens.

Thanks in advance!

Rodeo

[QUOTE=Rodeo9112]Okay brothers, here's the situation: I'm sneaking away for a weekend in DR (yes, I have an S. O.). She is in a different city (4hrs away). I'm trying to figure out how my cell phone number will show up to her on her cell phone and what message she will get when I don't answer (I. E. Will she get a message in spanish from the local carrier that I'm not available or the English message she gets in the US from AT&T that I'm not available). Basically, I want to see if I'll be giving any indicators while I'm in DR. And, if so, how I can avoid those indicators. Same with texts.

Need an answer quick! I fly out Thursday at 12:30pm. I'd like to do a quick experiment if someone in DR can PM me, we can exchange numbers and call to see what happens.

Thanks in advance!

Rodeo[/QUOTE]

I think that if your cell phone is being monitored by a DR network (Claro in your case), your "SO" will get a voice message in Spanish if you don't answer. Turn it off before you leave the US to be on the safe side!

[QUOTE=Manizales911]Due to the recent changes at FOD I reluctantly cancelled my reservations for next week. Originally I was going to keep my reservations as I have plenty of contacts in POP and I usually bring my own sand to the FOD beach anyway. What changed my mind was I found out that they closed the restaurant. The bar is staying open but there are no restaurants close by and that was a deal breaker for me.

So now I am looking for alternative places to stay. Any recommendations on chica friendly condos in POP with at least one restaurant within walking distance?[/QUOTE]

My wingman and I cancelled out too and will be arriving at BB's a day earlier than planned. The English speaking Dominican manager named "Nelson" responded back with a cryptic message that they don't allow chicas in anymore but you can bring your own in...confusing. Now, no food. Yup, a typical Dominican shit show in the making. What a shame.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]Due to the recent changes at FOD I reluctantly cancelled my reservations for next week. Originally I was going to keep my reservations as I have plenty of contacts in POP and I usually bring my own sand to the FOD beach anyway. What changed my mind was I found out that they closed the restaurant. The bar is staying open but there are no restaurants close by and that was a deal breaker for me.

So now I am looking for alternative places to stay. Any recommendations on chica friendly condos in POP with at least one restaurant within walking distance?[/QUOTE]I just pass by FOD and the restaurant is going to continue open. The bar and restaurant are open for all the clients.

[QUOTE=Hotboy12]I just pass by FOD and the restaurant is going to continue open. The bar and restaurant are open for all the clients.[/QUOTE]


What about the pussy? If you Just passed by there where did the chicas go? Sosua BB's ?

[QUOTE=Manizales911]So now I am looking for alternative places to stay. Any recommendations on chica friendly condos in POP with at least one restaurant within walking distance?[/QUOTE]
How about Harbor View Condos where I live? Dominican Billy is a great cook (breakfast and dinner - normally not midday) and the food and bar prices are cheaper than outside.

[QUOTE=TeamHorny]What about the pussy? If you Just passed by there where did the chicas go? Sosua BB's ?[/QUOTE]You can call the chicas that were working there, I called one and she when to meet with me there.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]How about Harbor View Condos where I live? Dominican Billy is a great cook (breakfast and dinner - normally not midday) and the food and bar prices are cheaper than outside.[/QUOTE]

Sir Charles,

I contacted Billy before my last trip to check on accommodations for part of that trip. Billy was very prompt in answering some questions I had. I ended up going elsewhere for that portion of the trip, but Harbor View may make a lot of sense for my next time down and I do have some other questions.

You mention Billy cooking, which I didn't know about, are there any other restaurants gentle on a gringo stomach nearby?

Billy said parking a car there is fine and secure, could you elaborate? (I feel kind of pent up if I don't have wheels down there).

Anything else you can think of to add here, please do. A friend of mine is looking at staying in PP and I know he would be interested too.

Thanks in advance,

P

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]How about Harbor View Condos where I live? Dominican Billy is a great cook (breakfast and dinner - normally not midday) and the food and bar prices are cheaper than outside.[/QUOTE]I have known Billy for some time and yes he is a great cook and his prices are low. But the last time I went there for dinner he did nothing but insult and embarrass my two girls because one of them was sick and couldn't eat he proceeded to yell at me "I told you you shouldn't bring these fucking girls with you,they are nothing but a pain in the fucking ass" blah,blah,blah. Did I mention that they were sitting three feet from him while he was going off and that they both speak and understand english and I gladly paid for the girls dinner regardless of whether or not she ate it.

No offense Sir Charles,I know Billy is a good friend of yours and I used to like to sit and trade "war" stories with him but his abrasiveness has turned up a notch to the point where I can't stand to be around him anymore.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Sir Charles,

I contacted Billy before my last trip to check on accommodations for part of that trip. Billy was very prompt in answering some questions I had. I ended up going elsewhere for that portion of the trip, but Harbor View may make a lot of sense for my next time down and I do have some other questions.

You mention Billy cooking, which I didn't know about, are there any other restaurants gentle on a gringo stomach nearby?

Billy said parking a car there is fine and secure, could you elaborate? (I feel kind of pent up if I don't have wheels down there).

Anything else you can think of to add here, please do. A friend of mine is looking at staying in PP and I know he would be interested too.

Thanks in advance,

P[/QUOTE]
No other restaurants within comfortable walking distance but several good ones within a ten-minute drive as you say you have a car. Billy has a tiny outdoor bar with space for six max to sit. He offers a variety of meals so you need never repeat a menu unless staying more than two weeks. Given notice he will also come up with "specials" if he is sure that you will be dining that night. He has a reluctance to feed local chicas gringo type meals because they so often waste them. As he clearly is not cooking to make a profit but as a hobby he likes his food to be appreciated.

Usually there is space to park in the well-protected courtyard (space for Billy's guagua plus two cars). If the place is full there is a large and well-protected garage downstairs with space for eight cars. That is fine if you just go in and out once a day but inconvenient if you want to keep parking and removing your car every few hours.

Single bedroom or two bedroom (but sharing one bathroom) may be available.

How come I have acquired a knighthood here?

[QUOTE=Manizales911]I have known Billy for some time and yes he is a great cook and his prices are low. But the last time I went there for dinner he did nothing but insult and embarrass my two girls because one of them was sick and couldn't eat he proceeded to yell at me "I told you you shouldn't bring these fucking girls with you,they are nothing but a pain in the fucking ass" blah,blah,blah. Did I mention that they were sitting three feet from him while he was going off and that they both speak and understand english and I gladly paid for the girls dinner regardless of whether or not she ate it.

No offense Sir Charles,I know Billy is a good friend of yours and I used to like to sit and trade "war" stories with him but his abrasiveness has turned up a notch to the point where I can't stand to be around him anymore.[/QUOTE]
Sadly, this is fair comment. It's a switchback ride. Funnily enough I added the bit about Billy not liking to feed chicas in my post above before I read your post. It was your party I was thinking of in particular, but I have had my own problems in that respect too.

Billy Lane ran a 1 star hotel and he himself ran must of the guest off.

When I was at FOD in May it was now a 3 or 4 star service hotel.

The food was better, the rooms were nicer, the girls were better looking and the staff was all working to make the guest happy. Billy's place was never first class. He was the main problem with the hotel, Billy wouldn't know first class if it hit him the back of the head. Sorry to hear about the problems at FOD it was running better than ever. When I read the reports from the last few months I see that others agree with me.

I think if the management can keep up the good service and food they can make a run at it. GOOD LUCK

Hi guys,

This is my first post here in several years. I used to go by darkberrytaster here and on WSA, but couldn't log in under that name, so I registered under a new one. I'm an old friend of Billy's and one of the original investors in the Field Of Dreams.

I was checking out some DR real estate listings today and found this

[url]http://www.Drlistings.com/en/home/restaurant-bar/puerto-plata-bar-restaurant-and-condo-business-opportunity.html[/url]

Billy is trying to sell the 2 condos he owns and the bar/restaurant. Anyone know what's going on? I emailed him, and haven't heard back yet.

BTW, is it a deep dark secret who the "Man Tour" guy is? I'm guessing if he's an expat who has been in Puerto Plata for a while, I probably know him.

I'll be making a report on La Romana soon with some pictures I think you all will enjoy a lot.

[QUOTE=BigSmile]Can any one tell me if Jenny's supermarket near Blackbeards will change GBP cash to USD? Or change USD travellers cheques to USD cash?

And does anyone kow if there is an ATM at POP, or Sosua, that gives out USD?

Thanks[/QUOTE]Thanks to everyone who has replied.

Helpful info.

[QUOTE=BigSmile]Thanks to everyone who has replied.

Helpful info.[/QUOTE]

Here at BB's right now. BB's might also let you exchange currencies back and forth. Currently the exchange rate is hovering at 37 pesos RD to the USD. Having a great time, bunch of guys here right now, plenty of pussy. Not alot of time to post as I'm enjoying myself. Take care and be safe out there.

[QUOTE=BigSmile].......And does anyone kow if there is an ATM at POP, or Sosua, that gives out USD?

Thanks[/QUOTE]Curious, why do you want USD in the DR when the peso is the currency widely accepted?

I have never seen an ATM anywhere in the DR that gives out USD.

[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]Curious, why do you want USD in the DR when the peso is the currency widely accepted?

I have never seen an ATM anywhere in the DR that gives out USD.[/QUOTE]
Hi BigSmile

I am from England but live in Puerto Plata now. If you pay in dollars you will probably end up paying slightly more because of "rounding up" and their using old exchange rates.

One very good and frequently encountered example is a puta who will quote you "50 dollars" (over 1800 pesos) but will happily accept 1500 pesos which is the price she had in her head anyway.

Same applies for restaurants, taxis, etc. They are not sure of the exchange rate and most are barely numerate, so they round up to be on the "safe" side.

Hello, gentlemen. I'm not a newbie, with at least 30 D. R. Trips, having visited Blackbeards early on, with the intention of getting some much needed experience. Needless to say, I fell for someone after spending 4 great days with her. She has since gone to Spain, and I found a great Chica in one of the small northcoast towns who will soon come here. My girl has an open mind, especially since she is coming here, and will permit me to be with 'working girls', (less risk). SInce she is giving me some real freedom on my next trip, I was thinking about returning to Blackbeards, even though I think it's for newbies. The newsletter has some cute babes. I'm just curious as to what the current rates are?

Second question: I've been to Sosua 100 times, but really haven't seen any cabanas. This would make things much easier than renting a room from one of the mediocre hotels. Does anyone know if there is a cabana close by?

[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]Curious, why do you want USD in the DR when the peso is the currency widely accepted?

I have never seen an ATM anywhere in the DR that gives out USD.[/QUOTE]I am going to be staying at two different hotels during my forthcoming trip. They both want cash USD for payment. BB also give you a DOP alternative but the exchange rate thay have previously applied has been poor.coming from the UK if I buy USD in the UK I get a lousy rate at home.

Have no problem paying girls and hotels just don't want half my budget going to the banks.

Just got back from four nights at blackbeards (Mon-Thu night, left Fri morning). This place rocks. It was pretty quiet during the first part of the week, but a lot of people started coming in on Wed/Thurs. The staff (bar/kitchen/managers) were all fantastic and the chicas were great too (my first time to DR, don't speak much Spanish, and I still had a blast with almost zero drama). Highly recommended, especially to nubs like me. Bring a lot of cash, the ATMs in the area were unreliable, and paying the extra 20% for using a credit card sucks (this isn't BB's fault, this was par for a lot of businesses around the area I noticed). When I wasn't with the chicas I did the waterfall tour, also pretty awesome, but don't go if you're way out of shape or have a major hangover as it can get a bit crazy if you go the day of a major rainstorm like I did. Anyway, I'll be back!

Charles Pooter has just informed me that FOD has not been "shut down". I thought this info should be posted here instead of the "politics in the DR" board.

To maintain my good standing(didn't know I had that) and to keep from being sued, I should say the "NEW FOD" is a success. All ten rooms were rented and they are more than breaking even(wink). The restaurant has great food and they cut deals long term.

Also the new owners felt having girls hanging around the beautiful pool waiting for clients, violates the original agreement they had.

So if you want a chica friendly hotel in the middle of nowhere, please go to the "NEW FOD". Remember soon there might be a waiting list.

[QUOTE=Mr Gogo]Charles Pooter has just informed me that FOD has not been "shut down". I thought this info should be posted here instead of the "politics in the DR" board.

To maintain my good standing(didn't know I had that) and to keep from being sued, I should say the "NEW FOD" is a success. All ten rooms were rented and they are more than breaking even(wink). The restaurant has great food and they cut deals long term.

Also the new owners felt having girls hanging around the beautiful pool waiting for clients, violates the original agreement they had.

So if you want a chica friendly hotel in the middle of nowhere, please go to the "NEW FOD". Remember soon there might be a waiting list.[/QUOTE]

I was there for 5 minutes on the afternoon of 7/14. Stopped by on my way into BB's. There were no girls there and i was told by the bartenders and an old BB's girl named, "Josey" that the girls were kicked out. Josey was there on a date with a regular client. I speak Spanish and Josey told me that she thinks that the owners refused to pay the cops off. Her opinion not mine. I'm glad to hear its back in business as the former American manager was doing a pretty good job. Josey said that the girls were asking and getting $2,500 pesos a shot. Market right now is $1,500 on the street for something decent. Yeah, I know, you can get it for 1000 yadda yadda but I hate the HIV/AIDS thing, etc.
I was in error on my previous post below about BB's changing pesos back to USD. I spoke with management and "Tim" told me they simply recommend spending your remaining pesos to settle your bill. If you have any leftover consider taking it home and bring it back on your next visit. If you don't plan on returning, try selling the pesos back to another monger staying there or you might even try exchanging the pesos with one of the chicas who are often paid in USD and would be happy to exchange with you, saves them a trip to the cambio after work.
I'll post a trip report in a few days once i get my images dumped into my PC. Stay thirsty my friends.

[QUOTE=Mr Gogo]Charles Pooter has just informed me that FOD has not been "shut down". I thought this info should be posted here instead of the "politics in the DR" board.

To maintain my good standing(didn't know I had that) and to keep from being sued, I should say the "NEW FOD" is a success. All ten rooms were rented and they are more than breaking even(wink). The restaurant has great food and they cut deals long term.

Also the new owners felt having girls hanging around the beautiful pool waiting for clients, violates the original agreement they had.

So if you want a chica friendly hotel in the middle of nowhere, please go to the "NEW FOD". Remember soon there might be a waiting list.[/QUOTE]
LOL. I enjoy your sense of ironic humor.

I replied to your original post in the "Politics in the DR" section before I saw this. A bit confusing carrying on the dicussion in two different threads.

I think we have covered all the facts and opinions now so I won't say more except that I would like to be on good terms with you as you are a top poster here.

Hi all,
I have been to POP several times, The longest I ever stayed was 10 nights.
I am thinking of getting an apartment for a little while, which may be longer than the three months allowed.
What does one do if you want to stay longer than three months?
Thanks in advance.

[QUOTE=FirstDude]Hi all,
I have been to POP several times, The longest I ever stayed was 10 nights.
I am thinking of getting an apartment for a little while, which may be longer than the three months allowed.
What does one do if you want to stay longer than three months?
Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]

The tourist Visa is good for 30 days, you can stay as long as you like, just have to pay an overstay fine upon departure, which is minimal, like RD1000/3 months to a year. If you drive, you are not insured without a cedula once the 30 days has elapsed.

All this info can be found on the other Dominican sites.

[QUOTE=FirstDude]Hi all,
I have been to POP several times, The longest I ever stayed was 10 nights.
I am thinking of getting an apartment for a little while, which may be longer than the three months allowed.
What does one do if you want to stay longer than three months?
Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]
You pay a small overstay fee when you leave the country. It is a formality, but be aware of the correct rates as the official may try to overcharge you. I once paid the (correct) 1000 pesos for staying over three months and the official put the money straight in his back pocket.

De 30 dias a 3 meses 800.00
De 3 meses a 9 meses 1,000.00
De 9 meses a 1 año 2,500.00
De 1 año a 1 año y 6 meses 4,000.00
De 1 año y medio a 2 años 5,000.00
De 2 años a 2 años y 6 meses 6,500.00
De 2 años y medio a 3 años 9,000.00
De 2 años a 5 años 14,000.00
De 5 años en adelante 17,000.00

I recently briefly left the country to visit Haïti. I have been here now nearly a year on my three month tourist visa so I expected to have to pay 2500 pesos. I got away with it, and with a new entry stamp when I came back into the DR I may have ducked it for another three months. But at an airport you will not get away with it. Things at the Haitian border are chaotic.

Just a general question How much for a chica at blackbeards overnight.

I have not been to the dr and was planning my first trip and possibly blackbeards.

[QUOTE=Don Smith]Just a general question How much for a chica at blackbeards overnight.

I have not been to the dr and was planning my first trip and possibly blackbeards.[/QUOTE]

Hi Don. I was there 5 nights from 14-18 July. Short time is 1,500 pesos or $40.82 USD and toda la noche (all night) is exactly double that. If she show you a really good time you might tip her a few bucks but she can't ask for it. I just posted some pics in the photo thread. BB's is a great place for the noob traveler to the DR. Safe and well run, American owned and operated. Take care

[QUOTE=Geolopes]Hi Don. I was there 5 nights from 14-18 July. Short time is 1,500 pesos or $40.82 USD and toda la noche (all night) is exactly double that. If she show you a really good time you might tip her a few bucks but she can't ask for it. I just posted some pics in the photo thread. BB's is a great place for the noob traveler to the DR. Safe and well run, American owned and operated. Take care[/QUOTE]
I would not recommend BB for the all people. BB is generally good for people who do not want to hunting for girls, experience the art of seduction or who want to experience the thrill of the chase.
BB is for laid back people who enjoy readily availale house girls. There is no art of bargaining, no thrill of meeting normal girls or semi pros. The price and everything else is pretty structured. Yes, it is safe and well run. But you do not get your monger wings by staying there.
I rememer the first time I was in Sosua. It was a definite thrill when I went to High Caribe Disco. There were wall to wall beatifull girls. The Disco was very spacious and even if you are not looking for girls can dance away the night with other tourists. I was sorry to see it closed.
To experience DR you need to be in Sosua, not hiding in BB.

[QUOTE=Sammon]I would not recommend BB for the all people. BB is generally good for people who do not want to hunting for girls, experience the art of seduction or who want to experience the thrill of the chase.
BB is for laid back people who enjoy readily availale house girls. There is no art of bargaining, no thrill of meeting normal girls or semi pros. The price and everything else is pretty structured. Yes, it is safe and well run. But you do not get your monger wings by staying there.
I rememer the first time I was in Sosua. It was a definite thrill when I went to High Caribe Disco. There were wall to wall beatifull girls. The Disco was very spacious and even if you are not looking for girls can dance away the night with other tourists. I was sorry to see it closed.
To experience DR you need to be in Sosua, not hiding in BB.[/QUOTE]
Yes, I kinda agree but:
--- BB is excellent for newbies to give them confidence, especially if they have no Spanish.
--- Sosúa is totally untypical of the DR, so I would say "to experience the DR" keep your ass out of Sosúa.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]..............

--- Sosúa is totally untypical of the DR, so I would say "to experience the DR" keep your ass out of Sosúa.[/QUOTE]

Right you are Sir Charles (yes, you have been knighted Charles-Live with it... LOL).

Monger Wings????? WTF???

At BBs you get the controlled environment of "working girls" sitting around waiting for you to "ask them out" in a small gated comunity.

In Sosua you get the semi-controlled environment of "working girls" going to the disco at night waiting for you to "ask them out" in what doubles as a resort town.

Neither place is where you truly get to "experience the DR". These puta havens on the North Coast only give you a glimpse of the real DR. If you want to see that, go off the beaten track. See how they live and enjoy the beauty of the island.

Go to one of the small barios and visit their homes (I recommend doing this only with a friendly local) and you start to appreciate some of the DR. Watch the locals come out of the woodwork to see this oddity called a "gringo" up close in their community. Meet kids who have never seen a gringo before in person. Explore a bit and you will not be disappointed.

If all you do is go to the puta hangouts on the North Coast, you will come away with a warped view of what the DR is really like. Believe it or not, not every beautiful chica in the DR is for sale. I am not telling to not try though....

I agree with the 3 posts below. I lived in Santo Do for 6 months back in 2001/2002, I speak more than acceptable Spanish, and have read several books about the history and culture of the island of Hispaniola. Highly Recommended reading a book titled: "Why the Cocks Fight" by an American author, I think with the last name of Wunk or Wunz or something like that. Even you guys that reside down there would appreciate this book, I know it sure increased my understanding. Might be available used on Amazon, I'll check.
Yes, BB's is not the true DR, and Sosua is a bit of an aberation. Even though I can get around, I still prefer to avoid looking for "regular" girls when on a limited time vacation. Of course, if you live down there then your method is superior. I spent alot of time working both sides of the Haitian border and saw my share of the barrio and el campo. I'll stick with the hot running water, flush toilets thing and try to forget my past romantic notions of the "people living closer to the land"...yadda, yadda. They're poor and they walk on dirt floors! Whenever I crossed the border into Haiti I felt like I was crossing the River Styx into the underworld.
I used to think that not every chica wasn't for sale, now I'm not so sure. Frankly, my worst putas were the semi good looking, older, light skinned ones from higher families and an attitude. They acted like gringas, wouldn't fuck right away, then wanted to go away to an all inclusive before the 2nd session. Sounds like a high class call girl to me. I prefer the poorer, pretty girls just trying to raise their abandoned children (where do their fathers go?) and survive. Just my 2 cents. Take care and be well.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Right you are Sir Charles (yes, you have been knighted Charles-Live with it... LOL).

Monger Wings????? WTF???

At BBs you get the controlled environment of "working girls" sitting around waiting for you to "ask them out" in a small gated comunity.

In Sosua you get the semi-controlled environment of "working girls" going to the disco at night waiting for you to "ask them out" in what doubles as a resort town.

Neither place is where you truly get to "experience the DR". These puta havens on the North Coast only give you a glimpse of the real DR. If you want to see that, go off the beaten track. See how they live and enjoy the beauty of the island.

Go to one of the small barios and visit their homes (I recommend doing this only with a friendly local) and you start to appreciate some of the DR. Watch the locals come out of the woodwork to see this oddity called a "gringo" up close in their community. Meet kids who have never seen a gringo before in person. Explore a bit and you will not be disappointed.

If all you do is go to the puta hangouts on the North Coast, you will come away with a warped view of what the DR is really like. Believe it or not, not every beautiful chica in the DR is for sale. I am not telling to not try though....[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Monger Wings????? WTF???[/QUOTE]
"Monger Wings" ... hmm, do they taste like chicken? Or buffalo? Or maybe just more bull?... :D

Since my only visit to the DR was to Blackbeards, I guess I'll just have to be satisfied with my QB wings, for now.

You all are correct. I don't think any of these girls can ever truly love a gringo. They can only love their own kind, even though they are often treated badly by them. You need only 3 things to be happy with a novia down there:
1) Respect (genuine).
2) Friendship
3) Good sex when you need it.

If she shows you the above 3 consider yourself lucky and keep her. Otherwise, just bail and move on.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]I ain't going hit you on this post. It is nowhere near the argumentative stuff you posted that got Jackson all riled up in the recent past.

You are presenting an opinion on DR women that may be rather sweeping, but not overly aggressive IMHO and could be open for discussion.

Personally, I have a belief that not all the women in the DR are puta's. I don't think you said that expressly, but that is something I gleaned from your post. I see women there, especially those in the lower economic stratus, as being in a tough spot. Good jobs are hard to come by in the DR. Poor decisions early in life resulting in children and no father in sight can make for a desperate situation. Although there is a stigma attached for being a working girl in the DR, unlike many other countries in the world, it is legal here.

Do I fault them for this. No. In fact that is one of the things that draws me to them. Simply by being able to travel to their country, and having the disposable income to spend as much in a day there (hotel, food, drinks, chica's) as many wage earners garner in a month, makes me look like Brad Pitt to these women. It is amazing to me how handsome I am in the DR when I stand on my wallet (LOL). I enjoy being treated like a Rock Star by women there. Does this offend me? No. Do I think any less of these women because they find me attractive due to my perceived wealth. Not me. I understand the game and I like playing it.

As far as the highest or lowest form of puta's, I don't know the point of it. Some of this stuff belongs in the forums discussing general women of the world.

I may be playing Dr. Phil here, but something tells me you don't have a very high opinion of women in general, from this posts and others in the past. I am not trying to flame you for this, just stating one man's opinion. I on the other hand, might be much more of an idealist, as I look at many of these chicas as women deserving some respect (unless they steal from me, of course).

My 2 cents,

P[/QUOTE]

Geolopes, that's all that I would crave in a LTR!

(And what is "she" looking for? Respect, friendship, and "the good life.")

Speaking for myself, I'm on ISG to find out where the putas are. I go to the DR looking for putas; I have my antennae tuned to The Puta Channel; I'm gonna go where the putas go. I'm not looking for Undying Love, or Miss Princess-Of-Virtue; I'm looking for Miss Girl-Who-Wanna-Have-Fun. And she's looking for a man with a well-hung ... wallet.
[quote=Ponderosa]I see women (in the DR), especially those in the lower economic stratus, as being in a tough spot. Good jobs are hard to come by in the DR. Poor decisions early in life resulting in children and no father in sight can make for a desperate situation. Although there is a stigma attached for being a working girl in the DR, unlike many other countries in the world, it is legal here.[/quote]And that's the other side of the coin. The DR is a poor country, and "lower economic status" is pretty stark compared with my homeland. She needs to support her children - and the best option might be to "sell her favors," to be delicate (almost Victorian) about it. "She" is not fundamentally wicked, bad, or debased, because she peddles her pussy to put food in front of her child. And I'm not "fundamentally superior to her" because my momma didn't, or because I have the money to buy her "favors". As I've quoted elsewhere, "one man's meat is another man's [i]person.[/i]"
[quote]Do I fault them for this. No. In fact that is one of the things that draws me to them. Simply by being able to travel to their country, and having the disposable income to spend as much in a day there (hotel, food, drinks, chica's) as many wage earners garner in a month, makes me look like Brad Pitt to these women. It is amazing to me how handsome I am in the DR when I stand on my wallet (LOL). [/quote]Exactly, Ponderosa! And ROFLMAO! That last sentence is CLASSIC!

So ... I'm in town for a few nights, maybe as much as a week. I will not be looking for That Special One; I'll be looking to help as many "unwed mothers" as I can manage, a short-time at a time. Does this make me, in turn, fundamentally wicked, bad, or debased? In some eyes, yes. But if I treat [i]her[/i] with respect, friendliness and money-for-value - that's pretty good.

How would it change matters if I moved down to the DR - maybe taking a villa in Costambar, for example? Maybe a lot. I'd be a ripe mango for one of those "professional novias" that Ayyyypapi mentions. My best hope would be to find one with whom I shared "respect, friendship, and good sex", and enjoy it as long as it lasted. I think that's the best hope any of us could have.

I don't disbelieve that love, or something very satisfyingly similar, could grow in a relationship like that. I don't disbelieve that a Dominicana could come to love her "rich American benefactor". But, for now, I'm not coming to the DR "looking for [i]love[/i]." Just for fun.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa]Simply by being able to travel to their country, and having the disposable income to spend as much in a day there as many wage earners garner in a month, makes me look like Brad Pitt to these women. [/QUOTE]
I already look like Brad Pitt.

Not my opinion but that of my former neighbour in the UK. I heard her talking to her visitor the other side of the garden fence one summer evening. When asked what her neighbours (my then wife and I) were like, she replied "The Pitts".

I got to thinking of this ... how about a bit of graphic-artistry?

A brief first thought to basing it on the QB wings, but I set that aside immediately. That would not be right.

But what would? ...

Well, when was the last time you asked a chica to "spread her ... wings"?

I came up with the attached graphic. Those who aren't satisfied with this are welcome to do better.

Cheers,
Westy

Having money is an attribute just like good looks or being famous. These attributes are what makes a girl like you in the DR or the States there is no difference. It just takes much more money and fame here in the states. Look at the girls Trump, Stern or Hef pull for example. We step off the plane in the DR and we are living the life of millionaires and a little bit of the famous lifestyle because we come from this so called "paradise of America". How many times have you seen a mismatched couple here in the states where the man is loaded or famous.

First let me just say I am not in love with any DR woman...lol but I also disagree unless I missed the point below, sure a DR woman can truly love a gringo.

[QUOTE=Westy]
I came up with the attached graphic. Those who aren't satisfied with this are welcome to do better.
[/QUOTE]
I think it is excellent!

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]I already look like Brad Pitt.

Not my opinion but that of my former neighbour in the UK. I heard her talking to her visitor the other side of the garden fence one summer evening. When asked what her neighbours (my then wife and I) were like, she replied "The Pitts".[/QUOTE]

I'm sure they meant "Pits" with one "t", Charles. I'm afraid your British humour will be lost on our American friends.

[QUOTE=Roger Dodger 007]I'm sure they meant "Pits" with one "t", Charles. I'm afraid your British humour will be lost on our American friends.[/QUOTE]

I got a chuckle out of it and I am a Yank (an American for those unfamiliar with the term).

[QUOTE=Westy]I got to thinking of this ... how about a bit of graphic-artistry?

A brief first thought to basing it on the QB wings, but I set that aside immediately. That would not be right.

But what would? ...

Well, when was the last time you asked a chica to "spread her ... wings"?

I came up with the attached graphic. Those who aren't satisfied with this are welcome to do better.

Cheers,
Westy[/QUOTE]

Good Job!!

[QUOTE=Westy]I got to thinking of this. How about a bit of graphic-artistry? A brief first thought to basing it on the QB wings, but I set that aside immediately. That would not be right. But what would?.

Well, when was the last time you asked a chica to "spread her. Wings"?

I came up with the attached graphic. Those who aren't satisfied with this are welcome to do better. Cheers, Westy[/QUOTE]Hi Westy,

Not mine. But I think this is better.

Cheers!

Any word on FOD?!

I'm now in Las Terrenas and I'm going nuts! There's nothing to do here, I primarily didn't come here for the chicas but it is boring after spending 2 days doing the touristy stuff. Someone help!

I want to be somewhere else other than Las Terrenas. I want to stay in Puerta Plata because I have a departing flight tommorrow morning at the airport. I want to salvage this vacation before it's over.

Thanks in advanced!

[QUOTE=Corydutch]Any word on FOD?!

I'm now in Las Terrenas and I'm going nuts! There's nothing to do here, I primarily didn't come here for the chicas but it is boring after spending 2 days doing the touristy stuff. Someone help!

I want to be somewhere else other than Las Terrenas. I want to stay in Puerta Plata because I have a departing flight tommorrow morning at the airport. I want to salvage this vacation before it's over.

Thanks in advanced![/QUOTE]
Yes, FoD would be ideal in your circumstances. What word in particular are you looking for? Rooms are only $35.

You have only one night to salvage the whole vacation?

Check in at FoD as soon as possible then get your ass down to Cristal and pick on or more (if money is no object). Cheaper venues are Babilon or La Fragrancia. Or go to Passions in Sosúa.

I am assuming you want to make an early pick and retire early for the night if you are flying out early next day so I am not recommending Disco Clasico.

There were surely enough chicas in LT to keep you occupied for two days? Unless you are going through them at a rate of 20 per day?

[QUOTE=Corydutch]Any word on FOD?!

I'm now in Las Terrenas and I'm going nuts! There's nothing to do here, I primarily didn't come here for the chicas but it is boring after spending 2 days doing the touristy stuff. Someone help!

I want to be somewhere else other than Las Terrenas. I want to stay in Puerta Plata because I have a departing flight tommorrow morning at the airport. I want to salvage this vacation before it's over.

Thanks in advanced![/QUOTE]

FOD is a very nice inexpensive chica friendly hotel now ONLY. Do not expect to find girls waiting around on premises any more. Since you are leaving early Sat, Charles ideas of Cristals if money is not the object is valid, or maybe LaPassions in Sosua for a bit less. New Garden in Sosua usually has girls hanging around and it may make for a good place to stay also. If you don't mind staying up half the night, Claisico's Disco usually provides a swarm of working girls with many stunners. Brush up on you negotiating skills there though.

Most of all, EnJOY!!!

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Check in at FoD as soon as possible then get your ass down to Cristal and pick on or more (if money is no object). Cheaper venues are [b]Babilon[/b] or La Fragrancia. Or go to Passions in Sosúa.[/QUOTE]
Didn't Babilon get re-named D'Stephan Sonido? Probably the cabbies or motoconchistas would know it as Babilon, though.

On edit - [i]The night I was there,[/i] I perceived the music as "less loud" than at Consulado or La Fragrancia. I appreciated it at the time....

[QUOTE=Westy]Didn't Babilon get re-named D'Stephan Sonido? Probably the cabbies or motoconchistas would know it as Babilon, though. I appreciate Babilon because the music wasn't as deafening as at La Fragrancia or Consulado....[/QUOTE]
D'Esteban, yes, but find me a single staff member there, motoconchista or taxista who doesn't still call it Babilon.

Don't anyone be misled by Westy's comment on sound-levels there. He must have visited during a power outage. I was there last night and the sound levels made me nauseous. Dominican Billy and I have voted it the most intolerable sound on the North Coast.

But Corydutch will be in a hurry so he can sit in the entrance porch with the security guys and motoconchistas and ask Chiquita (the very helpful manageress/mamasan) to bring the girls out for inspection. The light is better there too.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Don't anyone be misled by Westy's comment on sound-levels there. He must have visited during a power outage. I was there last night and the sound levels made me nauseous. Dominican Billy and I have voted it the most intolerable sound on the North Coast.[/QUOTE]
I must have been there on the regular DJ's night off ... or maybe the regular DJ blew out all his speakers the night before, and they were trying to get along with a boom-box that night.

I've edited the post to "highlight" that what I perceived were, after all, only my perceptions. Maybe I'd been so deafened by the other places that I hadn't gotten my hearing back enough to perceive properly.

Please accept my apologies, all, for having posted that mistake. I feel like "two cents well spent and waiting for change...."

You definitely have it right, Sir Charles: Sit outside and let the mamasan introduce the chicas.

Well, I decided to spend the night at FOD and not do anything else because I had an early flight the next morning and I don't speak fluent spanish, so going to an unfamiliar place is really intimidating.

When I arrived at the hotel room, I was immediately offered a girl by the concierge and of course I accepted. The first girl that was offered I did not accept, she was kinda plump and displayed an attitude which I figured would not make a night pleasant. I settled for the second girl because I didn't want to be a nuisance. She was real nice and friendly, she actually spoke english so I was happy. I only speak basic spanish so it was difficult to communicate with anyone in this country. Physical rating was about a 6, I expected better but whatever, it was my last night and I wanted to get my nut off. I paid her 2500 pesos, which I thought was kinda high and I didn't know what the actual median rates were here so I could not negotiate. Overall, I had a fun night with her but I wish I was able to pick and choose from a selection of girls rather than taking whatever was offered.

[QUOTE=Corydutch]Well, I decided to spend the night at FOD and not do anything else because I had an early flight the next morning and I don't speak fluent spanish, so going to an unfamiliar place is really intimidating.

When I arrived at the hotel room, I was immediately offered a girl by the concierge and of course I accepted. The first girl that was offered I did not accept, she was kinda plump and displayed an attitude which I figured would not make a night pleasant. I settled for the second girl because I didn't want to be a nuisance. She was real nice and friendly, she actually spoke english so I was happy. I only speak basic spanish so it was difficult to communicate with anyone in this country. Physical rating was about a 6, I expected better but whatever, it was my last night and I wanted to get my nut off. I paid her 2500 pesos, which I thought was kinda high and I didn't know what the actual median rates were here so I could not negotiate. Overall, I had a fun night with her but I wish I was able to pick and choose from a selection of girls rather than taking whatever was offered.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for reporting back. I guess you made the best of a bad job. You sort of painted yourself into a corner by leaving the sex part of your holiday to the last few hours. (I still don't understand why you couldn't get laid in Las Terrenas. It is not a venue for a mongering holiday but there must be a couple of dozen w h o r e s there. Surely two or three of them would have suited you?)

As Ponderosa and I told you, FoD is a location for bringing in your own chicas. Not for accepting what the receptionist had to offer (and I guess she got a large slice of that 2500). That is the price you would expect to pay there for TLN but that is no consolation if you didn't fancy the girl. To get a better choice you would either have to pay a lot more (Cristal, Passions, El Bohen) or spend time sorting through the chicas in the cheaper venues. I would gladly have volunteered to have been your guide for that but it was all too last minute.

Others will say you should have stayed at Blackbeards or in Sosúa but again you ran out of time for that. (Were you booked on a charter flight back to Europe? (American guys always think "if the worse comes to the worse I can get another flight later that day or the next day". They don't realise that if you miss a charter flight to Europe it could be several weeks before a vacant seat is available at an affordable price.)

Next time plan better and don't be "intimidated" or worry about being "being a nuisance". If that is your starting position then Dominicans will walk all over you.

Sir Pooter,

You seem to be the Authority on all things Puerto Plata. Do you know what is the price for rooms at FOD? If I stay there without a car, what is the cost of a publico to Sosua? Is it the same at night?

Thanks for all your input on this board, it is good to have someone living there contributing.

[QUOTE=Llttf]Sir Pooter, you seem to be the Authority on all things Puerto Plata. Do you know what is the price for rooms at FOD? If I stay there without a car, what is the cost of a publico to Sosua? Is it the same at night?

Thanks for all your input on this board, it is good to have someone living there contributing.[/QUOTE]Thanks for your kind words but I am far from [u]the[/u] Authority (not even [u]an[/u] authority with a small "a"). I have only been living here for less than a year, I am an old feeble guy, I don't have a car and (especially after a mugging scare a few months ago) I am very cautious about where I go and at what times, so my data gathering is very limited.

However, the two questions you have asked don't need an expert to answer them.

Field of Dreams is currently charging US$35 per night for a standard room. They have one or two more expensive rooms and suites as well. That 35 dollar price was advertised to extend to the end of the year, but with so many changes there who knows? But they will certainly honor whatever price is quoted if you make a a firm booking.

A publico ride to Sosúa is 40 pesos (a few cents over a US dollar) each way (as against a private taxi charging anything from 600 to 800 pesos one way, so only worth it if you have three or four guys sharing). They charge 45 at night. Not sure what the changeover time is (maybe 9 or 10pm?) but I wouldn't quibble over 5 pesos. The Rio San Juan guagua is maybe 5 pesos cheaper for the same route. The city guaguas are 10 pesos cheaper but painfully slow and infrequent. I avoid them unless one comes along when it is pouring with rain.

I believe a major hike is proposed in fuel prices so those fares may go up, but it wouldn't be more than 5 or 10 pesos at the most or there would be a revolution.

I don't know if you are a DR newbie or a hardened vet, but I love showing newbies how to use the publico and guagua system, also showing them round the downmarket Dominican bars in the city, so if I can be of any use to you or anyone else in those respects, send me a PM (but with as much notice as possible).

Hi,

Will be in the Gran Ventana in October and would love to escape the family for some fun local to the beach, Can you guys give some advice to me?

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]A publico ride to Sosúa is 40 pesos (a few cents over a US dollar) each way (as against a private taxi charging anything from 600 to 800 pesos one way, so only worth it if you have three or four guys sharing). They charge 45 at night.[/QUOTE]

Sir Charles, tell me if the publicos run all night. When I was in POP the last time, I always returned to Costambar by 5 or 6 P.M. I could always order from BBs if I wanted company. I plan to return soon, but will stay in POP, and want to know when the publicos stop running, if at all.

[QUOTE=Professor 1]Sir Charles, tell me if the publicos run all night. When I was in POP the last time, I always returned to Costambar by 5 or 6 P.M. I could always order from BBs if I wanted company. I plan to return soon, but will stay in POP, and want to know when the publicos stop running, if at all.[/QUOTE]
Yes, the publicos run all night (but not the guaguas). They are fairly frequent until club closing time (midnight Sun-Thurs and 2.00am Fri & Sat) then once they have gathered up the club-leavers they thin out, so you could wait 15/20 minutes for one at 3.30am.

Not a big problem if you are waiting somewhere safe but a bit disconcerting if you are alone in the middle of nowhere as I have been a couple of times. One of those times I got a lift in a cop car. I accepted it reluctantly as the lesser of two evils but they were no problem at all apart from not being able to understand why I didn't know Paul McCartney personally as we were clearly of the same generation and came from the same Nuevo Yol borough (the one called "England").

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Yes, the publicos run all night (but not the guaguas). They are fairly frequent until club closing time (midnight Sun-Thurs and 2.00am Fri & Sat) then once they have gathered up the club-leavers they thin out, so you could wait 15/20 minutes for one at 3.30am.

Not a big problem if you are waiting somewhere safe but a bit disconcerting if you are alone in the middle of nowhere as I have been a couple of times. One of those times I got a lift in a cop car. I accepted it reluctantly as the lesser of two evils but they were no problem at all apart from not being able to understand why I didn't know Paul McCartney personally as we were clearly of the same generation and came from the same Nuevo Yol borough (the one called "England").[/QUOTE]

You should write a North Coast guide book for the punter off the beaten path Sir Pooter! I never knew England was not a borough.

[QUOTE=Toollad2]Hi,

Will be in the Gran Ventana in October and would love to escape the family for some fun local to the beach, Can you guys give some advice to me?[/QUOTE]Hotel Gran Ventana is in Playa Dorada complex with about 9 other all inclusive hotels. Playa Dorada complex has a gate and security guards, which keeps out some local people.

Playa Dorada complex has a few bars, coco boingo, roadhouse, hemingways. Usually not many pro chicas can get into playa dorada complex.

Crystals strip club/brothel is less than 10 minutes away by car, usually good selection of chicas, but expensive, over $100 US.

El Bohem I never found, but it is also a brothel.

The Man Tour has tours of Puerto Plata and Sosua.

[QUOTE=Toollad2]Hi,
Will be in the Gran Ventana in October and would love to escape the family for some fun local to the beach, Can you guys give some advice to me?[/QUOTE]
I live in Puerto Plata and would be happy to show you the places to pick up putas and where to take them, but the beach wouldn't be one of them. If I take you around I would expect you to pay my motoconcho/publico fares and my refrescos ($10 should cover a day or night out as to my expenses). PM me nearer the time and I will give you my celular number.

Man-Tour knows the area better and has a car if you want to do it the comfortable way but of course he will charge you a fee as that is his business.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]I live in Puerto Plata and would be happy to show you the places to pick up putas and where to take them, but the beach wouldn't be one of them. If I take you around I would expect you to pay my motoconcho/publico fares and my refrescos ($10 should cover a day or night out as to my expenses). PM me nearer the time and I will give you my celular number.

Man-Tour knows the area better and has a car if you want to do it the comfortable way but of course he will charge you a fee as that is his business.[/QUOTE]
Maybe you should start OLD MAN-TOUR...... sorry could not resist (lol)

I will be probably be at Field of Dreams in a couple of weeks. How do I get hold of you. The $ 10 tour of Puerto Plata sounds like a good deal, look forward to finally meeting you. Does this include the wisdom of Dominican Billy ???

[QUOTE=Llttf]Maybe you should start OLD MAN-TOUR...... sorry could not resist (lol)[/QUOTE]That is funny.

BYOW (Bring Your Own Walker). Just Kidding.

It is very, very nice of Mr Pooter to offer to show guys around in Puerto Plata.

Mr Pooter is there anything you need that you have trouble finding in Dom Rep?

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]I live in Puerto Plata and would be happy to show you the places to pick up putas and where to take them, but the beach wouldn't be one of them. If I take you around I would expect you to pay my motoconcho/publico fares and my refrescos ($10 should cover a day or night out as to my expenses). PM me nearer the time and I will give you my celular number.

Man-Tour knows the area better and has a car if you want to do it the comfortable way but of course he will charge you a fee as that is his business.[/QUOTE]like your rates better. If Man-Tour had a flat rate for a day and a limit to the number that you could bring he may get a better response. Otherwise I if I were him I would be working the bartenders and dealers at the AIs to get him referrals for a kick back. Then there would be value for people who need all the trimings.

Has anyone stayed at the Mañana Hoy Condominiums in Costambar? I am planning a trip to POP for the first week of September and I am looking for alternative places to stay.

[QUOTE=Llttf]The $10 tour of Puerto Plata sounds like a good deal ...[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Escort King]like your rates better. If Man-Tour had a flat rate for a day ...[/QUOTE]
OK, let's jump on this one before it gets out of hand. I am not promoting myself as a tour guide in competition with Man-Tour, and even less at a cheap fixed-rate. He has been here longer, knows a lot more contacts, speaks fluent Spanish and, most important, has a car. From what little feed-back we have had so far, he does a good job at a reasonable price for those without the confidence to find their own way around or for those whose time is limited and place a high value on it. I have only met him briefly twice but he seemed a pleasant and sensible person.

All I am offering to do is show newbies the basics, where the various venues are, how to get around by public transport, and give them some guidelines on chica and other prices. If they want to pay for a private taxi we will get to see more and faster, but I don't advocate that unless they have a lot deeper pockets then me. If not, then they need to ride the motoconchos which are a relatively dangerous form of transportation. If they are not happy to do that (and I wouldn't blame anyone for leaving motoconchos well alone after my recent accident and lucky escape) then we will need to use taxis. And if we are going to use taxis they might be better off using Man-Tour.

I am living off a small pension so I need to cover any expenses incurred, which would vary according to how long we stay out and how many venues we visit. If I am walking into a bar I need to order at least something (soft drink, juice, or water) and motoconchos cost 25 to 50 pesos per person per ride depending on the length of ride and time of day/night.

Incidentally, I am not claiming to have any unique insights into Puerto Plata, even less to have access to a secret stash of desirable chicas. Puerto Plata was a thriving centre for mongering ten or more years ago, but is pretty dead nowadays. Only last week I noticed that El Chakerero had not re-opened as a night-club but as a household goods store.

If your time is limited you might be better spending it in Sosúa, but if you have done that town to death a evening out in Puerto Plata makes a nice change of pace.

[QUOTE=Llttf]Does this include the wisdom of Dominican Billy ???[/QUOTE]
Probably not. He doesn't get out so much these days, but you never know. He would only go out in his own guagua (van) in which case a small contribution for gas might be appreciated.

But if you are staying at Field of Dreams, Littf, you may well bump into him, in which case you could invite him out yourself.

[QUOTE=Llttf]How do I get hold of you?[/QUOTE]
PM me here for my phone number as soon as you are settled in. Incidentally, I have said that to many guys and few have ever come back to me. As soon as you move into a place like FoD, Barba Negra, New Garden, Seabreeze, etc, you will soon make new friends and find it more convenient (and possibly more economical) to tag along with them, which is how it should be.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]
Mr Pooter is there anything you need that you have trouble finding in Dom Rep?[/QUOTE]
I do have friends who bring in stuff for me which I cannot source here but I would always be glad to add another willing volunteer to my rotation as they are not necessarily visiting at the right times. At the moment I am getting through KY Jelly quicker than my friends can ship it in, due to the sexual preferences of my two latest regular girlfriends. I am sure I could buy it here but I don't trust anything marketed here when it comes to intimate areas or for internal use.

"I do have friends who bring in stuff for me which I cannot source here but I would always be glad to add another willing volunteer to my rotation as they are not necessarily visiting at the right times. At the moment I am getting through KY Jelly quicker than my friends can ship it in, due to the sexual preferences of my two latest regular girlfriends. I am sure I could buy it here but I don't trust anything marketed here when it comes to intimate areas or for internal use."[/QUOTE]

CP,
I love it!
Bet your friends back in the UK are going to the "chemist" for much different products, eh?

Hmmm, How about some local substitutes, vegetable oil, cocoa butter?
Butter seemed to work for Brando in "Last Tango in Paris"?

Enjoy!

As an alternative to taxis and moto conchos, I have a Dominican friend who rents out cars and will drive for you if you want.
He knows most bars, etc. but he is not as savvy as Man-tours or Sir Charles. PM me for his phone number.

[quote]Pooter: At the moment I am getting through KY Jelly quicker than my friends can ship it in, due to the sexual preferences of my two latest regular girlfriends. I am sure I could buy it here but I don't trust anything marketed here when it comes to intimate areas or for internal use.

Yanqui69: How about some local substitutes, vegetable oil, cocoa butter?
Butter seemed to work for Brando in "Last Tango in Paris"?[/quote]
Though no doubt meaning well, Yanqui69 may have confused some readers as to my specific needs. I am therefore posting this picture which clearly shows the product my girlfriends and I prefer to use.

I note that rules here forbid the posting of "vulgar" pictures. If this is deemed to fall into that category I ask the moderator to delete it and accept my apologies. Personally, I think it is a work of art.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Though no doubt meaning well, Yanqui69 may have confused some readers as to my specific needs. I am therefore posting this picture which clearly shows the product my girlfriends and I prefer to use.

I note that rules here forbid the posting of "vulgar" pictures. If this is deemed to fall into that category I ask the moderator to delete it and accept my apologies. Personally, I think it is a work of art.[/QUOTE]

I guess you don't need any replacement batteries as well, do you? Unless they are rechargable! LOL

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Though no doubt meaning well, Yanqui69 may have confused some readers as to my specific needs. I am therefore posting this picture which clearly shows the product my girlfriends and I prefer to use.

I note that rules here forbid the posting of "vulgar" pictures. If this is deemed to fall into that category I ask the moderator to delete it and accept my apologies. Personally, I think it is a work of art.[/QUOTE]
Well, that's [i]one[/i] way to look at it .... :D

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]..........
I note that rules here forbid the posting of "vulgar" pictures. If this is deemed to fall into that category I ask the moderator to delete it and accept my apologies. Personally, I think it is a work of art.[/QUOTE]

My vote, Art.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Though no doubt meaning well, Yanqui69 may have confused some readers as to my specific needs. I am therefore posting this picture which clearly shows the product my girlfriends and I prefer to use.

I note that rules here forbid the posting of "vulgar" pictures. If this is deemed to fall into that category I ask the moderator to delete it and accept my apologies. Personally, I think it is a work of art.[/QUOTE]

No accounting for taste. To me that shade of purple is a tad vulgar.

At least she isn't trying to give the dildo a blow job like some of the clueless women in porno videos.

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]Though no doubt meaning well, Yanqui69 may have confused some readers as to my specific needs. I am therefore posting this picture which clearly shows the product my girlfriends and I prefer to use.

I note that rules here forbid the posting of "vulgar" pictures. If this is deemed to fall into that category I ask the moderator to delete it and accept my apologies. Personally, I think it is a work of art.[/QUOTE]


Ummm, ...CP, mate, .....what part did I get wrong?

Sticking things "where the sun don't shine" is about the same, whether an inanimate object or a throbbing ....object.

And can't miss the KY, though that appears to be the gel, not the jelly.

[QUOTE=Frannie]No accounting for taste. To me that shade of purple is a tad vulgar.

At least she isn't trying to give the dildo a blow job like some of the clueless women in porno videos.[/QUOTE]



OHHHHHH,.... its a dildo!!

And I was gonna suggest Preparation H for the worst case of 'roids I'd ever seen!

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]And can't miss the KY, though that appears to be the gel, not the jelly.[/QUOTE]
I hadn't realised there was a difference so I have just looked on the KY website. Still cannot see any difference ...

... still I bow to your greater experience of these sickeningly perverted practices. I am trying to get these two young ladies back onto the straight and narrow of normal frontal sex but they seem bent on perversion. I shall be patient, but if they haven't reformed within (say) five years I shall cease inviting them round for tea on Sundays.

It is certainly not the sort of behaviour Rebel Monger would wish to witness from the future mother of his children.

[quote]I do have friends who bring in stuff for me which I cannot source here but I would always be glad to add another willing volunteer to my rotation as they are not necessarily visiting at the right times. At the moment I am getting through KY Jelly quicker than my friends can ship it in, due to the sexual preferences of my two latest regular girlfriends. I am sure I could buy it here but I don't trust anything marketed here when it comes to intimate areas or for internal use.[/QUOTE]Sir Charles,

I am coming to POP in three weeks,if you want me to bring you anything let me know I will be glad to "mule" you whatever you need. A case of KY perhaps? LOL

[QUOTE=Charles Pooter]I hadn't realised there was a difference so I have just looked on the KY website. Still cannot see any difference.

Still I bow to your greater experience of these sickeningly perverted practices. I am trying to get these two young ladies back onto the straight and narrow of normal frontal sex but they seem bent on perversion. I shall be patient, but if they haven't reformed within (say) five years I shall cease inviting them round for tea on Sundays.

It is certainly not the sort of behaviour Rebel Monger would wish to witness from the future mother of his children.[/QUOTE]I know you like Haitian girls, but resorting to frontal sex discounts the experience. I also love Haitians, and to have those big beautiful asses in motion is pure heaven. If you convert them back to "normal" girls that makes more work for me later. I guess I better start drinking tea on Sundays LOL.

Gentlemen,

I'm thinking about heading down to DR for the first time. An All inclusive resort looks like the way for me to go. I'm currently checking out Blackbeards and DR Nights. I do have a million questions. There is allot to read on this web site. To be sure, I am thankfull for the information. I am taking the time to read it all. However, it would be great if you guys can straighten me out on a few things to save me some time:

Black beards: Girls are always onsite 24/7 for service?

I pay for the room and all that but the girls I must negotiate directly? Or do I negotiate with a mamasan for my needs?

What are the services that the girls offer?

Are the girls only there for short time or is long time available?

Am I able to bring girls back with me from offsite areas?

Thanks for your time guys.

Kaiju

Last time I checked out DR nights site they were looking for many thousands of bucks for a 4-5 night trip. Total fucking ripoff Dude! Here are your BB's answers to your questions below. I've been to BB's 3 times, last trip was in mid July.
1) BB's has 2 shifts of girls. 1st shift arrives around 1100. 2nd shift arrives around 1800 and the place closes down at night around midnight. Most girls leave at that time unless you are doing an all nighter with her.
2) You talk directly with the girls. The Mamasan is only there if you need help or have a special request. I needed a deep throat BJ and was having trouble finding a chica who did that well so I asked "Yanet" and she gave me a good recommendation that I went with.
3) Prices are set at approx $42 USD for ST and double that for LT. ST can easily involve several hours, chatting at the bar,buying her a couple of drinks if you want. Hit the pool or jacuzzi for some groping, then smash it out in your room till ur done. Some girls might allow 2 shots on goal if they dig you and know how to please them.
4) Services always include fucking/sucking to your hearts content. Most girls don't do culo but a few will. Ask Yanet. One chica offered me her ass up in the disco but I had already made my bid with another, a favorite who adores being grudge fucked with everything you have. Loved it! Fucking is covered but many chicas will suck dick uncovered but won't take it in the mouth. Latin chicas often prefer you cum on their tits, makes them proud that they got you off. Cultural thing.
5) You are allowed to bring outside chicas but their security is tight regarding that. She MUST have a valid cedula, and not be known as a trouble maker. This is for your protection, OK. The nearby beach has a few skanks hanging around, up to you if that's ur thing. Enjoy.

[QUOTE=Kaiju]Gentlemen,

I'm thinking about heading down to DR for the first time. An All inclusive resort looks like the way for me to go. I'm currently checking out Blackbeards and DR Nights. I do have a million questions. There is allot to read on this web site. To be sure, I am thankfull for the information. I am taking the time to read it all. However, it would be great if you guys can straighten me out on a few things to save me some time:

Black beards: Girls are always onsite 24/7 for service?

I pay for the room and all that but the girls I must negotiate directly? Or do I negotiate with a mamasan for my needs?

What are the services that the girls offer?

Are the girls only there for short time or is long time available?

Am I able to bring girls back with me from offsite areas?

Thanks for your time guys.

Kaiju[/QUOTE]

Geolopes,

Thanks for your quick response man. Great info to be sure! Yea, DR Nights looks expensive.

Kaiju

Kaiju...I agree with geolopes 100%. Save your money and go to BB's. I was there for my 20th + trip in July and as always had a great time. There have been so many positive changes at BB's in the last 18 months or so since I was last there.

Here is a list of the positives:

1. Nice facility upgrades every where. The furniture in the common areas and restaurant were great.
2. What a difference in customer service. The managers were very attentive, the servers were better (still some room to improve but it is after all the DR) the house keeping staff was an A+.
3. Girls in general are much improved and seem to be happier or at least there is much less begging, drama and hard luck stories. I know they need money, have personal issues and don't like each other or what they do all the time. I am just happy to not be reminded of those things when I am trying to escape my responsibilities for a few days. Great job Rosabla and crew!
4. The food went from good to great depending on various factors. Before it ranged from average to good. Prices are reasonable. I have NO complaints.
5. Cable TV was much improved.
6. The generator was impressive. Most of the time I could not tell the difference. Very nice.
7. The information on the tours etc. was great and with a good variety to select from.
8. Money exchange was with in an acceptable range.
9. I looked my bill over after 4:30 each day and paid as I went once a day. I never had anything on there I did not buy. I also only went over my budget by $350.00 which is a first for me.
10. Girls never hit me up for food or drinks as they did in the past. I am generous to a fault and never say no but this time I got to ask them before they could ask me.

Over all the experience was A++ and as usual I met lots of great guys and I must say that the 3 judges at the Bikini Contest were the best I have ever seen! They were as serious about their task as possible.

I can not wait to return.... oh there was one negative thing....LEAVING SUCKS!! Looking forward to returning soon!

traveler04:

those bikini contests down there in bb land. i saw some pictures of those girls from this site. some of those girls got huge tor****es! do they bus those gals in just for the contest or are those girls "available" on site during ones stay?

kaiju

I have to agree Traveler, I was there begining of July & I was talked into being a judge. Not really. They used our room to change so in typical Dominican fashion I negotiated/bribed to be one of the judges. It is alot of work. You work up a great thirst. I also had a few beers. Are any of the servers available after hours? Food was very good, always had cold beer & there were many cute chicas. There was also some bigger, smaller, browner, lighter ect. The only time I left BB was to go to the casino. Taxi fares are awfull. 10 min ride =500 pesos. Will be back in Jan 2011.

[QUOTE=Traveler04]Kaiju. I agree with geolopes 100%. Save your money and go to BB's. I was there for my 20th + trip in July and as always had a great time. There have been so many positive changes at BB's in the last 18 months or so since I was last there.

Here is a list of the positives:

1. Nice facility upgrades every where. The furniture in the common areas and restaurant were great.

2. What a difference in customer service. The managers were very attentive, the servers were better (still some room to improve but it is after all the DR) the house keeping staff was an A+.

3. Girls in general are much improved and seem to be happier or at least there is much less begging, drama and hard luck stories. I know they need money, have personal issues and don't like each other or what they do all the time. I am just happy to not be reminded of those things when I am trying to escape my responsibilities for a few days. Great job Rosabla and crew!

4. The food went from good to great depending on various factors. Before it ranged from average to good. Prices are reasonable. I have NO complaints.

5. Cable TV was much improved.

6. The generator was impressive. Most of the time I could not tell the difference. Very nice.

7. The information on the tours etc. Was great and with a good variety to select from.

8. Money exchange was with in an acceptable range.

9. I looked my bill over after 4:30 each day and paid as I went once a day. I never had anything on there I did not buy. I also only went over my budget by $350. 00 which is a first for me.

10. Girls never hit me up for food or drinks as they did in the past. I am generous to a fault and never say no but this time I got to ask them before they could ask me.

Over all the experience was A++ and as usual I met lots of great guys and I must say that the 3 judges at the Bikini Contest were the best I have ever seen! They were as serious about their task as possible.

I can not wait to return. Oh there was one negative thing. LEAVING SUCKS! Looking forward to returning soon![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Traveler04]Kaiju...I agree with geolopes 100%. Save your money and go to BB's. I was there for my 20th + trip in July and as always had a great time. There have been so many positive changes at BB's in the last 18 months or so since I was last there.

Here is a list of the positives:

1. Nice facility upgrades every where. The furniture in the common areas and restaurant were great.
2. What a difference in customer service. The managers were very attentive, the servers were better (still some room to improve but it is after all the DR) the house keeping staff was an A+.
3. Girls in general are much improved and seem to be happier or at least there is much less begging, drama and hard luck stories. I know they need money, have personal issues and don't like each other or what they do all the time. I am just happy to not be reminded of those things when I am trying to escape my responsibilities for a few days. Great job Rosabla and crew!
4. The food went from good to great depending on various factors. Before it ranged from average to good. Prices are reasonable. I have NO complaints.
5. Cable TV was much improved.
6. The generator was impressive. Most of the time I could not tell the difference. Very nice.
7. The information on the tours etc. was great and with a good variety to select from.
8. Money exchange was with in an acceptable range.
9. I looked my bill over after 4:30 each day and paid as I went once a day. I never had anything on there I did not buy. I also only went over my budget by $350.00 which is a first for me.
10. Girls never hit me up for food or drinks as they did in the past. I am generous to a fault and never say no but this time I got to ask them before they could ask me.

Over all the experience was A++ and as usual I met lots of great guys and I must say that the 3 judges at the Bikini Contest were the best I have ever seen! They were as serious about their task as possible.

I can not wait to return.... oh there was one negative thing....LEAVING SUCKS!! Looking forward to returning soon![/QUOTE]

I was there just last week...Gentleman BB's is running like a fine oiled machine. The talent is young with a great attitude. The funny thing I am seeing is some of the most popular girls that every guy seems to flock to are the worst, they are the big money makers too. I guess some guys dont mind if they are out to dinner and the girl is on the cell phone....ooh well to each their own. But most of the girls were really great! Everything has been ironed out and is as it should be; the only sad part is the place was empty, great for the monger but not for BB's. Hopefully that changes for the staff and John.

I couldnt agree more with the above post except number 10. The girls not only hit you up for drinks but somewhere over the last 2 years they got away from grande beers and have moved to expensive mixed drinks. BUT they always ASKED and I never felt the bill had added drink/food....the staff right now is to good to do that.

I concur with the entire post with emphasis on point number 11,,,

[QUOTE=Traveler04].... oh there was one negative thing....LEAVING SUCKS!! Looking forward to returning soon![/QUOTE]

[quote=kaiju]traveler04:

those bikini contests down there in bb land. i saw some pictures of those girls from this site. some of those girls got huge tor****es! do they bus those gals in just for the contest or are those girls "available" on site during ones stay?

kaiju[/quote]

although occasionally there will be chicas in the contest who are friends of friends, or the like, most all the chicas in the contest are working girls.

the staff of the hotel is off limits.

[QUOTE=Mr Gogo] I guess I better start drinking tea on Sundays LOL.[/QUOTE]I have not had a good cup of tea in Dom Rep.

Loose leaf Assam tea brewed in a glass or porcelain pot with filtered water, served in a porcelain cup with some sugar and "half and half" (half milk, half cream), makes a good cup of tea.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]I have not had a good cup of tea in Dom Rep.

Loose leaf Assam tea brewed in a glass or porcelain pot with filtered water, served in a porcelain cup with some sugar and "half and half" (half milk, half cream), makes a good cup of tea.[/QUOTE]Welcome back Jao

Dorker44....I do remember asking some of the girls if they wanted a drink and you are correct their tastes are a bit more refined than they used to be. I did not feel as pressured by the girls to buy drinks as I had in the past.

Servers (all staff) are off limits. That is a big no no for the staff. I would be willing to marry one of the bartenders if John said it was ok and was willing to bend / break one of the oldest taboo's at BB's.

Bikini Contest....I have never seen a girl in the contest that did not work there....so what you see can be yours....and there is plenty to see.

Thursday, Friday and saturday nights in the Disco can be a lot of fun. I always stay in the rooms over the bar and I do not mind the loud music with the right company.

The Jaccuzzi is a big hit with me. I kept looking for the damn bell to ring to get more drinks only to realize that it is now a buzzer on the side of the control panel....I was a little (ok a lot) drunk at the time.

The newsletter is great now with a lot more pictures. I save everyone of them and then print out a copy of the ones I would like to get to know better.

I also agree that some of the more popular girls (top money makers) are not always the best over all around performers. I was like a kid in a candy shop as the variety of girls was very nice. I found 4 girls that I could see myself with for a few days in a row and never be bored. That in its self is a very different experience for me.

Taxi prices suck....however I did find that if I was going out and needed a taxi in both directions I could get a much better rate if I told him what time to come and get me (us). Both times the taxi driver had me pay when I returned to BB's. I think that they are feeling the pinch a little as well.

[QUOTE=Traveler04

Servers (all staff) are off limits. That is a big no no for the staff. I would be willing to marry one of the bartenders if John said it was ok and was willing to bend / break one of the oldest taboo's at BB's.[/quote]During my maiden voyage to BB's over three years ago one of the barmaids whom I won't name because I know John reads these reports tried to fix up my wingman with one of the other barmaids,he was drunk and blew a great opportunity as this girl was hot. What she suggested was to meet up after her shift at BB's at the bar in Costambar where a lot of the girls from BB's hang out. I can't remember the name of the bar,I know they have karaoke a couple nights a week and one of the waiters is a flaming faggot,wears a stuffed bra,lipstick etc.. If anyone knows the name of the bar please post as I am heading to Costambar in two weeks and want to go there to check out the scene.

Another wingman of mine has gone out with one of the waitresses several times,I don't know if he ever got her in the sack though but he has taken her to dinner quite a few times.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa]I have not had a good cup of tea in Dom Rep.

Loose leaf Assam tea brewed in a glass or porcelain pot with filtered water, served in a porcelain cup with some sugar and "half and half" (half milk, half cream), makes a good cup of tea.[/QUOTE]
Worse for me, there is no yerba maté to be had in Puerto Plata. Guess I'm going to have to emigrate to Argentina, after all. Or even Paraguay - Baviera is about as good as Presidente, and the Guarani bring your brewskis out in an ice-bucket.

"That is a big no no for the staff. I would be willing to marry one of the bartenders if John said it was ok and was willing to bend / break one of the oldest taboo's at BB's."

I think if you offered him a reasonably dowry, he would probably even let you hold the wedding reception and honeymoon at Blackbeard's.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]. If anyone knows the name of the bar please post as I am heading to Costambar in two weeks and want to go there to check out the scene. [/QUOTE]

The bar you are talking about is Banana Place, at the back of the old derelict hotel at the far end of Costambar beach from BB. Always good on a Saturday night but doesn't get going 'till late. You still have time to do the Saturday night BB Disco first. How's your kareoke singing voice, Mani?

[QUOTE=Roger Dodger 007]The bar you are talking about is Banana Place, at the back of the old derelict hotel at the far end of Costambar beach from BB. Always good on a Saturday night but doesn't get going 'till late. You still have time to do the Saturday night BB Disco first. How's your kareoke singing voice, Mani?[/QUOTE]No singing for me,my "regular" chica loves to do the whole karaoke thing,I just watch and drink. Last time I was in POP we went to a place called Orion (sp?) for karaoke.

And thanks Rodger for the info on the condo,I have it reserved and look forward to returning to Costambar.

[QUOTE=Traveler04]Kaiju. I agree with geolopes 100%. Save your money and go to BB's. I was there for my 20th + trip in July and as always had a great time. There have been so many positive changes at BB's in the last 18 months or so since I was last there.

Here is a list of the positives:

1. Nice facility upgrades every where. The furniture in the common areas and restaurant were great.

2. What a difference in customer service. The managers were very attentive, the servers were better (still some room to improve but it is after all the DR) the house keeping staff was an A+.

3. Girls in general are much improved and seem to be happier or at least there is much less begging, drama and hard luck stories. I know they need money, have personal issues and don't like each other or what they do all the time. I am just happy to not be reminded of those things when I am trying to escape my responsibilities for a few days. Great job Rosabla and crew!

4. The food went from good to great depending on various factors. Before it ranged from average to good. Prices are reasonable. I have NO complaints.

5. Cable TV was much improved.

6. The generator was impressive. Most of the time I could not tell the difference. Very nice.

7. The information on the tours etc. Was great and with a good variety to select from.

8. Money exchange was with in an acceptable range.

9. I looked my bill over after 4:30 each day and paid as I went once a day. I never had anything on there I did not buy. I also only went over my budget by $350. 00 which is a first for me.

10. Girls never hit me up for food or drinks as they did in the past. I am generous to a fault and never say no but this time I got to ask them before they could ask me.

Over all the experience was A++ and as usual I met lots of great guys and I must say that the 3 judges at the Bikini Contest were the best I have ever seen! They were as serious about their task as possible.

I can not wait to return. Oh there was one negative thing. LEAVING SUCKS! Looking forward to returning soon![/QUOTE]I proposed marriage to one of the girls. Could not find a way to get her out of the country. OMG, she made Penelopy Cruz look like a pig.

Any news on this place?

Heard a rumor that it has new owners and that it will be closing down for renovations this Friday. All the staff will be gone too.

[QUOTE=Llttf]Any news on this place?

Heard a rumor that it has new owners and that it will be closing down for renovations this Friday. All the staff will be gone too.[/QUOTE]That's news to me,though I did hear from a not so reliable source that Billy Lane and his wife were hired by Roberto to take over the kitchen and bar recently,don't know if it's true.

I'll be in POP a week from Thursday and will go by and find out what I can.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]That's news to me,though I did hear from a not so reliable source that Billy Lane and his wife were hired by Roberto to take over the kitchen and bar recently,don't know if it's true.[/QUOTE]
There was certainly a plan recently for Billy and his novia Wanda to run the kitchen there as a franchise but that idea was swept away by the buy-out.

So they have opened a little cafeteria on the Malecon instead. The bar/cafe at Harbor View is now closed.

Who the hell is Roberto?

The rumor I heard about FoD is that the new owners plan to run the place as a sort of Vikings or Oxygen Retreat. This is similar to what Randall was aiming for when he was manager and fell through because of the objections of the Playa Dorada Management Association and the Mininistry of Tourism to having a brothel across the way from Playa Dorada. For the same reason Billy never allowed chicas to hang on the premises hooking when he was running it (other than two or three under the guise of masseuses or family friends).

The new owners plan to circumvent such objections by making the place a private club so there will be no passing trade or holidaymakers popping over from Playa Dorada. I guess that might work if they have backing at some high level.

If so, that will be another amenity lost to the general mongering community. The irony is that since the last recent upheaval, when Randall and the resident hookers left, the hotel has been doing very well as just that, a hotel.

But Anoeca do not make their money from running businesses. They make it from lending money at high interest rates and (as a sideline) by selling businesses and buying them back again on the cheap when the new owners fail, so they were always keen to offload Field of Dreams.

I would repeat that I have no confirmation of the above rumor and there have been so many twists and turns at FoD lately it wouldn't surprise me if that too turns out to be off the mark.