Puerto Plata

Charles, Haven. Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it.

[QUOTE=Haven123;2011480]Yeah, IMO Lifestyle is better .[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Henley100;2010777]Hey, on my next trip I'm probably do an all-inclusive with just one chica. Trying something different. Most likely at Playa Dorada, but recommendations from Lifestyles work also. I'm looking for a nice place, well maintained or recently remodeled. More luxurious, quiet and intimate, rather than a huge place with loud shows and tons of activities. I'd rather it cater to couples rather than families.

I was really liking Casa Colonial. Seemed perfect until I saw it wasn't all-inclusive. It was then too pricey.

Thanks, any help would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]We love casa colonial and have stayed there 4 times. The staff is great! Property beautiful. However, it can be very expensive. They charge you the standard DR 10% service charge and then hit you with another 18% somehow. It's also a very small place (51 rooms) and we have never been there when it is even close to full. We brought a couple of guests in for dinner and it was OK because we were spending a lot of money. It is not guest friendly and everyone there is a little gossipy and will know or try to know your business. That said, if you find a special, which they run every once in a while, it'is right across the street from FOD and they will give you a complimentary golf cart ride to the front gate at playa dorada. FOD is a whole other train wreck but a whole other topic. Good luck.

FWIW, I've stayed there a few times. Here are my observations.

1. What I love about this resort is the grounds. It's huge with a number of deep-water swimming pools. The VIP beach with beds and cold water Jacuzzies is great, too.

2. Their business model is a pure timeshare scam. Just remember that, and you'll be fine. When someone stops you in your tracks -- that's a sales pitch, no matter what they tell you. Say no and keep walking.

3. Bargains are still around. I've payed $12, $15 and $19 PPPN (not a typo, see above about timeshare). These rates are gone now, but you can still get it at $40-50 PPPN. Single supplement costs more, but still below $100 PN. Check Cheap Caribbean for Lifestyle or Cofresi (same resort). I recommend a Junior Suite in Cofresi add-on, more costly, but much, much nicer.

And they often give better deals to Groupon, Living Social and Travelzoo, so check those too.

4. It's a great opportunity to wife up for a few days. Find a "wife" in Sosua, than book LHVS for $100 for 2 people. Doesn't get cheaper than that.

5. Accommodations vary from shitty to great. We've been upgraded to Junior Suites twice -- beautiful room with marble floors and a hot tub. Third time, they gave us a really shitty room. By that time, they'd probably known we weren't buying. On the other hand, no one bothered us with the sales pitches.

6. You can get your chica in for the cost of an AI package ($60 PD a few years ago).

7. If you're lucky, you can find chicas inside, sometimes. Once, we picked up 2 chicas inside who were staying there working the tourists (or maybe they were just recouping their vacation expenses). I've seen hookers on other occasions, too.

8. If you're single, there is another way in. Rent from an LHVS member on VRBO / Home Away. That will get you a different bracelet with access to top shelf liqueur and more amenities.

9. The drinks are watered down, but they know how to make the best of them. The food is adequate, not spectacular. I've heard some poisoning tales from the guests. Never had a problem myself. If you're concerned, a Cipro course may help.

[QUOTE=Henley100;2010777]Hey, on my next trip I'm probably do an all-inclusive with just one chica. Trying something different. Most likely at Playa Dorada, but recommendations from Lifestyles work also. I'm looking for a nice place, well maintained or recently remodeled. More luxurious, quiet and intimate, rather than a huge place with loud shows and tons of activities. I'd rather it cater to couples rather than families.

I was really liking Casa Colonial. Seemed perfect until I saw it wasn't all-inclusive. It was then too pricey.

Thanks, any help would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]I have stayed at the Wyndham Viva V in Playa Dorada. Booked a room for 2 persons for 3 nights for about $125/ night for the room. I checked in with my chica. No added charges. It is small in comparison to some of the other family resorts as it is adult only. Dining is fine with one buffet restaurant and I believe 3 themed restaurants one of which is on the beach. I also brought in another chica for the day for about $70. Don't remember the room type (Nirvana Junior Suite maybe), but it was in the middle of the room types, not the best but not the cheapest.

Did the same at Lifestyles. Ditto what has already been said. Although I got hit many times to be taken to the timeshare presentation, I never went and it wasn't a prerequisite of my rate. It's an expansive property and they ride around in golf carts and offer to give you a ride and there begins the troll to take you to the sales center. One guy gave us a ride to the restaurant and waited for us to finish in the hopes I would change my mind! I did like the bathrooms in the section we were in (I think Cofresi Palm Beach), very spacious!

At both hotels we were on the third floor and there was no elevator, so if you can't walk up three flights of steps, be sure to request a lower floor.

The Sunday night show at Lifestyles and the accompanying buffet is amazing!

I would stay at either one again.

I also stayed once at what used to be a Barcelo Hotels property in Playa Dorada which is now called Sunscape. Under Barcelo, it was fine although the rooms were a bit dated. The shows were terrible.

[QUOTE=Xpartan;2014731]FWIW, I've stayed there a few times. Here are my observations.

3. Bargains are still around. I've payed $12, $15 and $19 PPPN (not a typo, see above about timeshare). These rates are gone now, but you can still get it at $40-50 PPPN. Single supplement costs more, but still below $100 PN. Check Cheap Caribbean for Lifestyle or Cofresi (same resort). I recommend a Junior Suite in Cofresi add-on, more costly, but much, much nicer.[/QUOTE]Great deals right now end of August, beginning of September at Lifestyles and Playa Dorada around $120-150 per night for two people, all inclusive! Airfares seem to be the bigger nut!

It depends on what room you get, because they range from 2 to 5 stars. Renovated Junior Suites in Cofresi are really 4* quality, but the old ones in Tropical are atrocious even when everything works. And chasing la carte restaurants reservations is an adventure, too.

Having said that, I really love the grounds at Tropical and Cofresi. I actually prefer them to many 5* resorts I've been to. The place is huge with plenty of deep swimming pools, and the mere size of it prevents you or at least me from being bored.

Those cheap Playa Dorada resorts can't compare IMHO. I stayed at one not far from FOD (the name escapes me now) for one night. The room smelled like a wet mop, and the food was terrible. The beaches are prettier than Lifestyle's, though.

Staying at Lifestyle in May, but this time booking via a "shareholder" with better accommodations and better AI access. Not cheap, though.

If anyone's around there mid-May, be happy to buy you an umbrella drink. .

Hey guys!

I'll be in Dominican Republic for one day on a cruise ship and will have time to sneak away from the family. There a little strip joint or bar w / a cutie during the day a guy could get his hands on? Any information so very appreciated. I do my best to report on my locations when I can find any sort of privacy.

Thank you so very much!

[QUOTE=AroundTheGlobe;2035898]Hey guys!

I'll be in Dominican Republic for one day on a cruise ship and will have time to sneak away from the family. There a little strip joint or bar w / a cutie during the day a guy could get his hands on? Any information so very appreciated. I do my best to report on my locations when I can find any sort of privacy.

Thank you so very much![/QUOTE]RTFF before you ask. Blackbeards is probably your best bet and is not too far from where the cruises show up.

[QUOTE=AroundTheGlobe;2035898]I'll be in Dominican Republic for one day on a cruise ship and will have time to sneak away from the family. There a little strip joint or bar w / a cutie during the day a guy could get his hands on?[/QUOTE]
1) What time do you disembark?
2) What time must you re-embark?
3) What sort of girls do you like?

I live in Puerto Plata. Post your replies here or PM me if you prefer.

[QUOTE=AroundTheGlobe;2035898]Hey guys!

I'll be in Dominican Republic for one day on a cruise ship and will have time to sneak away from the family. There a little strip joint or bar w / a cutie during the day a guy could get his hands on? Any information so very appreciated. I do my best to report on my locations when I can find any sort of privacy.

Thank you so very much![/QUOTE]I've seen guys pop into Field of Dreams during the day from cruise ships. Field of Dreams is right across from Playa Dorada.

Puerto Plata scene update.

I have had a few encounters with chics here in Puerto Plata that I have met on Facebook I'd like to share. As quiet as it's kept there are chics here that are NOT having sex with me. I cannot speak as to what they are doing with others but with me they have been straight as an arrow. Recently I have met a few chics that have even been to my apartment and demonstrated all the signs that they like me but refused to have sex without commitment. If those individual situations develop I may share them going forward.

From where I sit Puerto Plata being so close to Sosua is a blessing and a curse. A blessing because chics here are available because they know they can earn extra money with their bodies. A curse because some of the chics here try to adapt the attitudes and prices of the chics in Sosua. There are chics here that would never go to Sosua, there are chics here who would only go to Sosua occasionally or under dire circumstances and there are chics here who work in Sosua.

Here are some personal anecdotes to give you an idea of the mentality here. I have friends that regularly pay chics between 800 and 1500 pesos per meet. These same chics will try to get 2500-3000 if they can from someone else. The question is where did they get the figure 2500 or 3000 pesos from? You guessed it our favorite Hoe Town.

Some chics here will not blink at my request for 2 BBBJ's and 2 leches and others will freak out. Some will disconnect with you after sex and others will GFE and cook and clean my apartment like they are really my novia. In short my anecdotal experience is that if I find a chic in Puerto Plata that does not go to Kviar or Sosua to work on a regular basis she will probably be softer and easier to deal with than the harder Kviar or Sosua chics.

Obviously Sosua remains a viable option for as long as Sosua is as we know it but Puerto Plata is fertile ground once you find your groove here.

[QUOTE=Camaro1257;2036835]Obviously Sosua remains a viable option for as long as Sosua is as we know it but Puerto Plata is fertile ground once you find your groove here.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the update man. I was starting to look for you on the back of milk cartons everytime I went to the supermarket.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2036851]Thanks for the update man. I was starting to look for you on the back of milk cartons everytime I went to the supermarket.[/QUOTE]In the past some of the responses to my observations has been contentious so I backed off from sharing. Also my style of mongering has changed since ii have been living here working a lot of Facebook and semi and non pros. I still go to Sosua when friends are in town or when I get stood up here in Puerto Plata but not as much as I used to.

If something significant happens on my end worth reporting I have no problem updating the board.

[QUOTE=Camaro1257;2037002]In the past some of the responses to my observations has been contentious so I backed off from sharing. Also my style of mongering has changed since ii have been living here working a lot of Facebook and semi and non pros. I still go to Sosua when friends are in town or when I get stood up here in Puerto Plata but not as much as I used to.

If something significant happens on my end worth reporting I have no problem updating the board.[/QUOTE]I enjoy your information and I hope you keep posting. I will be there this Sunday and I will call you.

Just returned from about 3. 5 weeks (4 days impacted by rain). 4 nights at Lifestyle with a 21 yo chica I knew from before. Calm, cool and no hassles. Food and general atmosphere has deriorated at Lifestyle. Less options for buffet. Seems a bit depressing as upkeep is poor, IMO.

6 nights in Sosua (Sosua Sunrise) quite a few changes with several new restaurants opened up and also a cool new bar (but no pick ups there) , although I knew one of the 21 yo girls working there from my past visits (she is not a pro). CLásicos is stil the same except until Wed the close at 1 am (new regs) and try to send you to their sister discoteca at the new Casino (quite a distance away). I went on Fri. At 3 am and it was pretty much Dominicans there after work. All salsa, merengue and bachata music, unlike CLásico. A new discoteca high Caribbean has opened but I was leaving for Lifestyle. All chicas were from Pto PTA from dating site and FB contacts built up over several months.

Spent about 2 weeks in Cabarete for the first time in an apt on the beach. Upscale digs and it was quite relaxing. Takes a lot of effort to get chicas to come to Cabarete from Pto PTA, but it can be done.

All my chicas were from Puerto Plata or towns between Pto PTA and Sosua. I had several for multiple days. None over 24. Never paid more than 1800-2500ST or LT, as I always gave them ropas or perfumes worth say another 1000 (min) -2000 Pesos. I always do cash and kind, FYI. Not much is different that I can tell. But, I believe Sosua will transform slowly and become less hard core or in your face.

I liked my digs at Cabarete, the chicas from Pto PTA and other in beteeen towns were very impressed and I enjoyed the restaurants and the 2 discotecas on the beach, LAX and Ojo / ONNO. I am getting to the point where I am totally done with quantity and sticking to a small stable of 5-7 chicas and maybe rotate 1-2 new ones in every now and then. YMMV.

Cabarete could be LT retirement place for 3-4 months a year in the future for me. So I am going to keep investing in building up my FB and dating site contacts for the long hop for them to come visit me. And, I will continue to hit the AI places like Lifestyle for 4-6 nights each visit. Nothing gets easier with time since I am getting older but I'm ok with it all.