Recent content by Cube_in_dr

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    Best place for new years?

    Just wanted to get your guys thoughts on places you'll be spending your new years. Ill be in Cabarete for New Years! Havnt been there before for New Years but I've been for Samana Santa and Verano Presidente, and I had a blast. I hope New Years is just as good in Cabarete. I would love to hear...
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    Jarabacoa Villa recommendations?

    Hey guys I would like to know any villas you would recommend in Jarabacoa. I spent Christmas eve of 09 in the mountains in a two story, 5-6 bedroom villa and absolutely loved it. I'm dying to go back. Only problem is I have no way to get any info on that villa. Lost contact with the people I...
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    Best RIU Hotel?

    I just booked a 3 day & 2 night stay at RIU Mambo in Puerto Plata. I noticed there are three different resorts Mambo, Merengue, & Bachata. Ive never been to any RIU resort or hotel, however my gf says out of the 3 Mambo is the best. According to her it has more swimming pools, better food, and...
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    Dominicans always have $ for....

    One thing I have noticed since living and working in D.R. for about 2 years now is that people can be dirt poor and still have money for new clothes, the salon, or money for beer. Also I have not seen any self service Laundromats...well at least in Santiago. I think these are all great business...
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    How hard is it for Dominicans to visit the U.S?

    Im a US citizen born to Cuban parents, I know from experience with my family that being Cuban and getting a visa to come to the US is nearly impossible. The situation for me is that I have a gf who doesn't have any family that can request her from the US. She has expressed to me that getting a...
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    Best flower shop in Santiago?

    Ok so Im a little late for a valentine present. Does anyone know any good flower shops that make deliveries?
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    Best place to watch ufc in Santiago?

    Does anyone know where I can watch ufc fights? I've searched everywhere I can think of. Tgi Fridays, marchena, puerta del sol. The only place that I was close was 5 star American bar. However I almost got into my own ufc fight with the guy who was in charge of the tv channel. He told me he has...