Recent content by jenpiel

Hola! I just wanted to share my experience from back in january - I've been meaning to write so the regulars on the site would get to hear a nice story. So, we flew in to Puerto Plata from JFK and it only took 3.5 hours I think... quick! We were greeted by very nice people and driven to the...

Where is the most reliable source/website to visit for weather updates in DR? I'll be there at the end of this week and currently looks like rain. Not what I'd like to have on vacation, but we'll make the most of it... Anybody who lives near Sosua, I'd really appreciate hearing if rain is...

Hola everyone! I'll be in Sosua next week, and I was wondering about baseball in DR. I see there are the baseball standings listed online. Does anyone know where the games are played, when they're played? (General info?) I'd like to try and catch a game while visiting. After all, Pedro Martinez...

I haven't seen much discussion on snorkeling or scuba diving around Puerto Plata or Sousa. Is this not a place to go do these activities? My travel agent said it was, but I can't seem to get a sense of other's experiences there. Any local people have an opinion? I'm considering doing my...

Hello all, I recently booked a stay for 4 days in January 2003 at Hacienda Tropical, and am now very worried from reading some bad bad bad reviews. We're flying into Puerto Plata Int'l, so I am wondering if anyone could recommend a nice place for my boyfriend and I to stay? We would love to...