Recent content by Stephan

We are used to the fact that Pick-Ups with mounted speakers are cruising at daytime in Charamicos. We did not care, since it is very quiet in the night around the Hotel Villa Almonte, enjoying our stay. Today however, one of theses guys started at 5 am cruising back and forth, no end of the...

Hi, staying in Sosua right now, a friend is planning to rent a car for a 1 day-trip to Samana to get a first impression. Would you recommend such a short trip, what would be the driving-time and what would be a must-see ? Thank You

Anybody knows if there is a cockfight-arena in the Sosua-area and when these events are hold ?

I am looking for a nice 1 Bdrm furnished apartment or condo for Dec. to February 2006, for planning my retirement in the DR. I need high-speed internet access too. Would like something in a quiet part of Sosua or PP. While AC is not a must, a secure place is appreciated. PM`s welcome. Stephan

Hi at all, I am here in SD since 3 weeks, living at Hotel Metur at ciudad universitaria. Besides attending a school for learning the language, I enjoyed the living near malecon with all its activities very much. I am going to spend 1 week in POP, have been there never before. Anybody knows a...

Hi all, scheduled arriving at POP airport at 15:05 hours, I am not sure whether I can catch the bus to SDQ if there is any delay. Can You recommend me a reasonable hotel for one night ? Thank You Stephan

Hi at all I am coming to St.Domingo in July to look around at the southern area. Meanwhile retired at age of 59, I am not so into life at the beach and prefer urban life with some beach access like in the miami dade region. I am planning to stay the winter months in better climate than in...

Hi, could You tell me the best way to travel from POP Airport to Santo Domingo by bus ? Metro or Caribe ? I was told to go by taxi to Sosua and catch the Bus there. If it`s the right info, how much to spend for the taxi ? Is reservation for the Bus necessary ? Thanks a lot for Your help...