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    Need Phone Number ! Jaragua Hotel Sportsbook/Banca Deportiva del Jaragua Hotel

    Does anyone know where I can find the number to the sportsbook in the Jaragua Hotel/Casino ? I think its called the Banca Deportiva . I can't find it anywhere online and the hotel has given me nothing. Thanks
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    Is there road access to San Jose De Ocoa ?

    After Noel hit, I heard some rumors that there was some damage up in San Jose De Ocoa and parts throughout. Is there still access to the city by road ? Can you still bus it up to Ocoa ? Anybody have the latest status up there ?
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    No love for the Jaragua Hotel ?

    I've been browsing the forums and searching hotels and there seems to me that many people do not suggest the Jaragua Hotel as a fine place to stay. You'll hear Mercure, you'll here Palacio, or Napolitano. However, there isn't much love for the Jaragua . Why is that ? Maybe I am missing...
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    McDowell's

    Its been 10 years or so since I've been back to Santo Domingo. Is the McDowell's still there ? What street is it on if so ? Any idea how far it is from the Jaragua Hotel ?
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    QUISQUEYA Park Questions

    How far is it from Jaragua Hotel to Quisqueya Park ? What should one pay for taxi ? Can you buy your tickets at another location besides the park ?
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    Playa Palenque or Boca Chica ?

    I need a great beach to go to during the weekdays. Blue water, etc. I have never been east of Santo Domingo. I have been to playa palenque, nizao, and san rafael in Barahona. Does Boca Chica have anything that rivals these ? How close are they to Santo Domingo ( Jaragua Hotel ) ? Where are...
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    Best weeknight partying spots ?

    I will be heading down to Santo Domingo in November ( 18-23 ) . Is there any good weeknight partying spots that anyone would recommend ? Woman, Music, Dancing, Drinks... Would love to party on the week nights while I'm down there. Down time galore.
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    Best " Jugos " in the D.R. ?

    I am kinda set on the old school "jugo de limon." However, they tell me that the D.R. has some of the best jugos. What types are the favorites down there ? Any can't miss jugos if I'm headed into the city and need to find a refreshing drink ? What are some of your favorites ?
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    First time in the D.R. / Santo Domingo - Suggestions ?

    I am taking my cousin down to Santo Domingo for the first time. I've been to the island before about 10 years ago. My cousin hasn't. We are spending almost a week down there ( Sun to Sat ). Any must see things while were there ? Here is what I planned, let me know if I am leaving something...
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    Taxi question / Gua Gua questions

    What should a taxi cost from Las Americas Airport to Jaragua ( Renaissance ) hotel in Santo Domingo ? Where do you pickup the gua guas in order to head to Bani or San Cristobal ? Also, once in Bani, does anyone know how to get to San Jose de Ocoa ? Is there a gua gua pickup right at the...