Recent content by Malevolent

Hi all.. We would like to share our trip with you - and maybe at the same time give a few suggestions and "look out for"-stuff as well.. Me and my girlfriend went for a "semi-budget-trip" to the DR. We thought that 130 USD (~ 4200 RD$) would be enough per day for both of us. I will come back...

A lot to say, but I will keep this post short; The hotel in it self might sound great, and look nice - from a distance!! * We got sick by the food - even after travelling the entire DR for a month!! * They try to con you for more money if they get the chance * The water in the showers, and...

Hi everyone.. We're going to the DR in less than 2 weeks, and would love to get some help to confirm whether there are any bachata or merengue events in July this year (-2007)? We love to dance, and the DR is (according to all rumors) supposed to be the land of Merengue and Bachata. And -...

Hi all, Just wanted to ask you all if someone could say anything about the Merengue Festival in the end of july? 1. When will it start (exact date)? 2. Is it two weeks straight? 3. Does this festival attract loads of tourists and natives, or will the hotels be available in the same sense as...

Hello - again! Another post from me, and this time strictly "travel". We will take a flight from SDQ (Santo Domingo) to HAV (Havana) to visit a more salsa-inluenced city as well. And to see a bit of the country as well of course.. BUT.. I tried to find flights, and finally found them through...

Forgot to worry about reptiles and sharks in the previous post from me... So - let's worry right here instead. Will I encounter reptiles in the DR? If so.. what kind? Will I be terrified?? :ermm: I have a great phobia for 'em.. Don't like 'em..!!!! :surprised And.. What about those sharks...

Hi, I just joined this forum after spending many hours (days) reading posts. Me and my girlfriend will be going to the DR in July this year (as the title told you), and we do have a few questions we would like to find answers to. If you have the time, we would appreciate any advice/help/answer...