Santo Domingo

[QUOTE=Carrib; 1310284]Yes the Jaragua security staff can be frustrating, with its great location, the hotel could be mongering central but I don't think the local dominican elite who still have some nostaligic allegiance to the jaragua, wants putas roaming the floors. The new JW will add pressure and some of the biz clients like the baseball scouts and managers will undoubtedly move to the new JW hotel. Occupancy levels could force them to relax their chica policy.

I know most of the security staff and front desk agents, when in DR that is where I stay. I take care of them by buying small gifts for their newborns, and some pesos on other occasions. They usually don't hassle me, save for a newbie here and there.[/QUOTE]Thanks.

Some photos I took 7 years ago when I stayed in the tower section of the Marriott Renaissance Jaragua Hotel (Jaragua was one of the chiefdoms on the island, that is now part of Haiti, before Columbus). There was no curfew 7 years ago and bars stayed open till whenever. I took a photo on the malecon, after exiting a small bar on the Malecon at 6am, during the walk back to the Jaragua Hotel. For that trip I gave the names of two women who I knew would be visiting me, at the time of check-in, at the Jaragua. One woman visited me at night and the front desk worker at the Jaragua, checked her cedula, with the name I gave at check-in. The second woman visited me during the day and she did not have to stop at the front desk. On a subsequent trip when I stayed in the garden section, I gave no names at check-in and security would not let me enter with any women.

[QUOTE=Manizales911; 1310254]I would bet money she is not Dominican but Colombian. I have a friend that works for the Licey Tiger baseball team and he told me that almost all the cheerleaders in the league are Colombian and that many of the models you see at different promotional events throughout the DR are Colombian, I don't know if it is true but most of the girls in these pictures don't look Dominican to me. They are beautiful regardless of their nationality.

Nice pics Jaosousa.[/QUOTE]Thanks,

I previously posted some photos in the general thread, of a Colombiana party in Las Terrenas, Samana, DR, maybe some of those women in the bikinis (a few with silicone implants) are Colombianas. In the Dom Rep I have met a few attractive Colombianas, who prefer living in the Dominican Republic.

I don't know the rules for beauty pageants in the Dom Rep, but I doubt that they would allow Colombianas to compete in the Ms. Dominican Republic contest. Some photos of some of the contestants in the 2011, Ms. Dominican Republic beauty pageant (from the internet).

PS. The producers for the movie "Colombiana" (about a Colombian woman) , chose for the main role of the Colombiana, a half Dominican-Half Puerto Rican actress, who partly grew up in the Dominican Republic, Zoe Saldana. That actress also played a large part in the movie "Avatar".

[QUOTE=Brother P;1308938]Whats Christmas in SD like? Are all the casas and clubs closed? I'm sure New years is a blast. I'm thinking of a two week trip in Dec / jan from SD to PP. From reading the forum it wasnt clear whether Christmas was a down day or not. Thanks![/QUOTE]Hey.

Was there for 5days prior Christmasatintercontinental

I really liked the annual Christmas parties by international companies,

Shit IKEA had about 60 girls ALL HOT seriously

Those almost nightly parties were a mongers non-pro dream come true.

Could easily crash parties but mpokito spanish translates to WEAK-ass game

[QUOTE=Isc55;1310183]Does it mean that you can find pro in Pure disco but you can not take to your room if you stay at Melia Hotel?[/QUOTE]Send Manizales a private message, he posted before that he stayed at the Melia and entered with female companionship. I have not yet stayed at the Melia hotel in santo domingo, so I have no experience at that hotel. You can walk out the back exit of the Melia onto Avenida Independencia and within 1-2 blocks to the left is the guest friendly hotel riazor, safe easy walk. There are probably close to 10 small guest friendly hotels in the area near the hotel melia. I have walked around alone in that area all hours of the day and night and never had a problem.

So I'm booked for 11/22 to 11/25. Looking at Boricuas monger map, the hotels Riazor and Mercure appear to be very close to each other. I'm favoring the Mercure because of the rooftop jacuzzi. Has anyone stayed at both?

[QUOTE=Brother P;1310745]So I'm booked for 11/22 to 11/25. Looking at Boricuas monger map, the hotels Riazor and Mercure appear to be very close to each other. I'm favoring the Mercure because of the rooftop jacuzzi. Has anyone stayed at both?[/QUOTE]La Morada hotel has a rooftop jacuzzi, [url]http://www.hotellamorada.com/[/url] Located in gazcue, rates starting at $40US. Riazor doesn't have a webpage, it is located in gazcue, on avenida independencia, directly behind the Marriott Jaragua hotel and casino, rate is about $60US. Both hotels are guest friendly. Hotel Riazor is in a busier location, next door to a 24/7 restaurant. La Morada you will have to walk along a few quiet side streets to get to some venues. Riazor is on avenida independencia, which is a busy street (during the day) approximate two and a half lane road for moving traffic (goes only one-way near the riazor, west). Some of the rooms at the riazor were recently refurbished. Wifi in the Riazor lobby, maybe in some rooms.

Hotel Mercure is about a 15-20 minute walk from the Riazor. Mercure is located in zona colonial, chica friendly, but sometimes charges a fee. Zona Colonial is nice in the daytime, late at night it is quiet.

Riazor, for a newbie probably a better location, easier to find on a major street, directly behind a large hotel and casino, next door to a 24/7 restaurant. I have not yet visited the La Morada hotel, I have an idea where it is located. If you don't mind walking on some quiet side streets, then La Morada is fine. There are close to 10 small guest friendly hotels in that same area, so you have various options.

[QUOTE=Brother P;1310745]So I'm booked for 11/22 to 11/25. Looking at Boricuas monger map, the hotels Riazor and Mercure appear to be very close to each other. I'm favoring the Mercure because of the rooftop jacuzzi. Has anyone stayed at both?[/QUOTE]I have stayed at both many times. I didn't know mercure had a roof top Jacuzzi. Also they are not close. One is on El Conde, while the other is behind the casino. I have walked it and it took around 20-30 minutes depending on how you walk.

[QUOTE=Brother P;1310745]So I'm booked for 11/22 to 11/25. Looking at Boricuas monger map, the hotels Riazor and Mercure appear to be very close to each other. I'm favoring the Mercure because of the rooftop jacuzzi. Has anyone stayed at both?[/QUOTE]Yes, I prefer the Riazor.

Mecure has a great location and a free breakfast. I also hear it is guest friendly. The rooms may be a little small. How much are you looking to spend.

[QUOTE=Frannie;1310758]Yes, I prefer the Riazor.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Brother P;1310745]So I'm booked for 11/22 to 11/25. Looking at Boricuas monger map, the hotels Riazor and Mercure appear to be very close to each other. I'm favoring the Mercure because of the rooftop jacuzzi. Has anyone stayed at both?[/QUOTE]I would recommend the jaguar apartments. I was there last may and rafael did some upgrades to the hotel. New beds, tv's, etc. For the price and location I like it

I stayed there a year ago and was not happy with accomodations. 19 inch TV nothing impresive. However if upgrades are made it could be decent.

[QUOTE=Grandnash84;1310769]I would recommend the jaguar apartments. I was there last may and rafael did some upgrades to the hotel. New beds, tv's, etc. For the price and location I like it[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Grandnash84;1310769]I would recommend the jaguar apartments. I was there last may and rafael did some upgrades to the hotel. New beds, tv's, etc. For the price and location I like it[/QUOTE]Does the Jaguar Apartments have a large televison? Are they located near the Jaragua Hotel or near Colonial Zone?

Anyone know the name of the blonde Ms. Dominican Republic Este? I tried to find her pics on the internet Ms. Dominican Republic but they only show the winner. She is very beautiful and I'd like to add her to my collection of Latina screen savers.

Thanks.

[QUOTE=Jaosousa; 1310367]Thanks,

I previously posted some photos in the general thread, of a Colombiana party in Las Terrenas, Samana, DR, maybe some of those women in the bikinis (a few with silicone implants) are Colombianas. In the Dom Rep I have met a few attractive Colombianas, who prefer living in the Dominican Republic.

I don't know the rules for beauty pageants in the Dom Rep, but I doubt that they would allow Colombianas to compete in the Ms. Dominican Republic contest. Some photos of some of the contestants in the 2011, Ms. Dominican Republic beauty pageant (from the internet).

PS. The producers for the movie "Colombiana" (about a Colombian woman) , chose for the main role of the Colombiana, a half Dominican-Half Puerto Rican actress, who partly grew up in the Dominican Republic, Zoe Saldana. That actress also played a large part in the movie "Avatar".[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=JohnnyO52; 1311020]Anyone know the name of the blonde Ms. Dominican Republic Este? I tried to find her pics on the internet Ms. Dominican Republic but they only show the winner. She is very beautiful and I'd like to add her to my collection of Latina screen savers.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]My bad. The photos I posted are some of the contestants for the 2012 Ms. Dominican Republic contest (not 2011 as I posted previously, sorry about that).

Miss Santo Domingo Este 2012 is Mabel Baez (Vasquez) , the blonde in the photo below. Here is a video of her in a bikini from the 2012 Ms. Dominican Republic pageant [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVFH1-W6SGE&feature=player_embedded[/url] She has a nice body.

Another correction, I previously posted that Avenida Independencia heads west (one way street) near hotel riazor. Avenida Independencia is a one way street near hotel riazor, the vehicular traffic near there, heads east, towards zona colonial.

Just wanted to give a final update on my 2 week stay in SD.

As I stated before, I had some good experiences on Calle Pastuer at the beginning of trip. Toward the end of my trip not so good. On my last two visits to Casas on Pasteur the girls were in a rush. I wasn't too happy with service. The silver lining is that I banged some very hot and young girls.

Some of my best experiences while in SD was regulars girls I met in bars. One girl is very well off and was picking me up at the hotel. The other was a student (21 yrs old) who was incredible.

The bottom line is, visit casas and look out for regular girls. I noticed most girls in SD are obtainable. I was there for 2 1/2 weeks so I had more opportunity to pick regular girls.

Have fun and be safe because everyone is always trying to scam money from tourist.

Thanks to all the great reviews on here. They were very helpful and on point.