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    How can I contact english speaking school in Costambar?

    Does anyone know of this school and have an email or address for them? Mattie
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    what is the name of that juice?

    I had the most fantastic tasting fresh squeezed juice in POP last week. I cannot remember the name of it but it was brownish/pink in color and was something like tangadora I think. I may be way off on the name. What is this fruit and can it be purchased in the US? Mattie
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    Watch out for parasites!

    I just returned from my trip to Puerto Plata and have some helpful infor for those of you traveling. I came down with a parasite the second day I was there. I have no idea how this happened since I did not drink the water. I did in fact brush my teeth with it though. I also ate dinner at a...
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    jim

    jim..meant to post as a reply under "what card should i buy" thanks for replying. i have used this site to buy a card to call the DR from the US. i have had many problems with this card i purchased (dominican talk or something like that, no connection fee) i could not get through to one...
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    what phone card in DR should i buy?

    i will be vacationing in costambar in a couple of weeks. should i wait to buy a phone card when i get there? if so, where is the best place in costambar/pop area to get one and what brand is the best. can i purchase one online here before i go? that's what i have been using to call there now but...
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    Diana thanks so much..

    i just purchased Spanish for Gringos with the book and tape for $15 on half.com. they always have great deals on books and they come very quickly. i also checked out the website it is very helpful!
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    Dominicans seized after illegal entry..headline in todays paper

    Just read an article in the Buffalo News: Eight illegal aliens from the Dominican Republic were taken into custody Thursday after a smuggler made two boat trips from Canada. It also goes on to state (which I found somewhat humorous considering I don't think there are many Dominican terrorists...
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    corpus cristi holiday..whats closed today?

    I am just curious about this holiday. Is it a fairly big one? Are schools, post offices closed Etc.?
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    dominican spanish compared to other spanish speaking countries...differences?

    ok after studying spanish on my own with various books and tapes i think i have found some differences but correct me if I'm wrong. Do Dominicans frequently delete the "s" from the ending of words such as "adios" and "seis" If so are there any other Dominican spanish rules I should know about...
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    scuba diving close to costambar?

    i'm looking to get certified while I'm staying in costambar next month. can anyone recommend a place and approx cost close to this area? thanks!
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    scuba diving in costambar area?

    I am looking to get certified in scuba and will be staying in costambar. Is there somewhere close to here that i can do it at or should i go to sosua even though its quite a distance? if anyone knows the approx cost please let me know as well. thanks!
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    looking for people who work at the international school in sosua

    i am considering teaching in the DR and would like some feedback about this school. Please respond if you are employed there or know someone who has. thanks, dana
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    what is the cost of 1 bdrm apt in sosua/caberete area?

    Anyone know the cost of a nice/decent/clean/safe apt/condo in these areas. please let me know. Names of the complexes would be helpful as well. thanks, mattie
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    teaching at the international school in sosua- need some info please

    i have been looking into teaching at the international school in sosua as a possibility for next year. i'm just wondering how i would be living on 15,000 US a year in the DR. supposedly this is higher pay than the 12,000 they pay for a bachelors degree... does anyone teach there now?have any...
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    miami into puerto plata?

    does anyone know of any other airlines that fly from miami into pop besides American? i checked with aeromar and they only go to SD
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    sandtrap inn in costambar? what about small pop hotels

    does anyone have any information on good places to stay in costambar. i have been looking into the Sandtrap Inn. anyone have any info on it? what about residencia atlantico in comparison? i have been contemplating between these places in costambar or any others if anyone has any good...
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    best hotel- Lomar, parafino or french quarter or others in costabar

    best hotel- Lomar, parafino or latin quarter or others in costambar hi - i have read many posts about small non-inclusive hotels in pop but now i have to make a decision. How would you rate the following in order for cleanliness, friendless, room sizes etc? also how far is costambar from...