Recent content by JRSYCOLL

Be back in the DR May 12 thru 22nd. It will be our 7th visit...we r looking forward to seeing our many "local" friends again..as well as hooking up w/ our friends from the UK. Love making new friends...give me an email. We r in our late 40's

Hi everyone....hope all is well. My husband & I really wish to purchase a condo ( Sosua/Cabarete area) We don't have a whole lotta money..but then again..we aren't looking at villas hahahaha ( wish I was) Of course..today's post w/ the murder in Sosua didn't help. ( what a pic!!) WE ARE SO...

I was going to ask this question of the people that answered my other questions, but didn't know if a whole new subject was "proper procedure". So here is yet another thread........ 1) I have read all the posts on cigars..and my husband would like to purchase some. The last time we purchased...

My husband and I will be back to Puerto Plata for our 4th annual visit. We have met so many nice people, and made so many friends it's like going home.... Anyway...it just so happens that our visit will coincide with both our anniversary and my b'day ( and no I'm not telling which one) "sigh"...

Okay.......I leave Monday the 11th for 10 days in Puerto Plata. ( for the 3rd time) I love the Dominican Republic.... ANYWAY.....can a local person please assuage my fears ( weather-wise) I am bringing a group of 15 people..and I am the (unofficial) tour guide. I have been on weather.com/yahoo...

I have been to the North Side on (2) prior occasions...December and May. I found no problems with bugs at those times. I am going in July ( not by choice) but as my friends have school age children, and that's the only time they are out of school....whaddya gonna do?? ANYWAY...my question is...

I have searched the threads and I must be entering the wrong words....the last time I was in the DR, I purchased a "Happy Hour Ring" at the Amber Museum gift shop. After "MUCHO MAMAJUANA".....( gotta love it), I neglected to ask WHY they call it a happy hour ring.I am back home "sob"..and going...

I will be in Puerto Plata the beginning of May....have booked a local person for a couple tour days. Last year we did the Jeep Safari ( luckily had school supplies in hand, thanks to this forum). This time I would like to see the country...the people... etc.. Kinda off your typical tour track...

I will be returning to the DR for my honeymoon in May 2004. We just love it!!! THIS time we wanna get out and see everything and have contacted a local fellow to act as a tourguide for us.. ANYWAY..I have searched the archives and find no answer to this...after being TOTALLY ripped off on phone...

I am getting married next year in the DR. We had planned on the Iberostar Costa Dorada, as the people were so nice, and not speaking spanish, we needed help big time!!! I have been trying to contact them with numerous different email addresses..and faxing... I have hesitated calling, as the call...

We had the luxury of visiting for the 1st time this past year, and loved it so much we are going back next year to get married. My question is regarding certified copies of marriage license. ( with the raised seal) In Jersey...USA..we have to show these copies in order to go to Motor...

HELP!!!! I know a lot of the people posting to this live in the DR. I will be arriving April 20 for 8 days. I have been looking at weather.com for reports, and according to THAT report..you've had all rain!!!! Never having been there before..( can't wait though) is your rain just showers and...

My husband and I will be in the Iberostar Costa Dorada The last 8 days of April. We have already decided on (2) tours..thanks to all of you "postees". I have searched the archives, along w/ Debbies page and haven't found an answer to my query, so I'm appealing to the board. I have read about the...

HI EVERYONE...I'm new to this site..discovered it by accident..thank goodness. My boyfriend and I will be staying at the IBEROSTAR COSTA DORADA end of April-May 2003. As it will be our 1st vacation ALONE ( sans children)..we wish to make the most of our time. We are in our late 30's and...