Recent content by Steve Costa Azul

My friend was also murdered in the Cabarete/Sabaneta area a week ago by his mechanic. He did it to sell his moto for 3500 pesos. Not sure why this never made the news here. Basura animal!

Where are good locations to buy a decent used car on the north coast, with a solid reputation? I did a search and didn't find much. I also checked the classified section and was surprised to find nothing. :) Thanks, Steve

There are some great deals right now heading to POP from YYZ! One direct flight left today for $68.00 return plus the $300.00 taxes. There are many more through all the typical web sites, like SellOffVacations.com - Guaranteed Lowest Price, Anytime You Travel. Mexico|Cuba|DR|Caribbean|Europe|Las...

I have been having trouble trying to find brugal in the liquor stores here in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). I even went to the massive Bayview store where an employee went to a computer and informed me that my favourite rum has been delisted right across the province! :ermm: Any suggestions...

Wow, I have seen some poster's reach way into 4 digits and was wondering who holds the record number of posts. So who is the Barry Bonds, or Wayne Gretzky of posts? Steve

What is the typical price one pays, for weekly swimming pool maintenance in the DR? Please make a note wether chemicals are included or not, as well as location. Thanks, Steve

What's the deal with these phone cards? I have bought several here in the Toronto area and they all worked, but the amount of time they claim, is not even close to the time you REALLY get. If you received the time that they claim, it would be a great deal. My first phone call I make, the...

I was wondering what would be the best way to get a satellite receiver from Toronto to Cabarete. If anyone is going from the Toronto area to the north coast anytime soon, that would be the best scenario if they could bring it with them. It's value is $200 Canadian and there is no customs or duty...

I was really surprised to find out that local Dominican's DON'T flush their toilet paper when they are done using it!? I remember seeing a sign at the Kite hotel stating the same thing."Please Don't Flush, blah blah" I have seen the 4" pvc septic pipe at my house in the DR and it's the same...

Looking for information on free to air sattelite or any DR friendly :) satellite. Both dish size, availability, receivers, installation, cost etc. Anyone with any information to pass along would be greatly appeciated. Thanks in advance. Steve

How much cheaper is it to rent a motorcycle over a small car in the Cabarete/Sosua area? Do you get the motorcycles at the airport too? Thanks in advance Steve

Here is an alternative to the higher prices on the beach in Cabarete. "Marco's" restaurant is located on the south side (right) of the road, just as you are leaving the main strip of Cabarete while heading east. He is Swiss, she is Dominican and the food is great and about half price compared to...

I don't get it! I started a thread stating a true fact about a brother killing his younger brother over cocaine money and the almighty axe came down and closed my OP. How is this not newsworthy Hlywood?/// You mention just before you chopped it down, that it happens all over the world...

On January 11 2007, a 30 yr old brother shot and killed his 27 yr old brother for drug money in the barrio La Sienagal (spelling?). This is the barrio just south of my villa in Costa Azul. It has been hard to get used to the gunfire at night over the holiday season, even knowing that most was...

About 5 days ago in Costa Azul, I was driving back from Cabarete beach and my kids and I saw a dead dog lying at the side of the road. It turns out that 4 dogs and 1 cat were poisoned to death. Quite disturbing for my kids to witness for the first time in their lives. I was wondering why would...