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    Huelleros

    can anyone tell me what this is? A huellero, someone who ties the huelle? what is this?
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    Cheers to Hillbilly!

    Cheers to Hillbilly! I hate to repeat things that have been posted on this site but I want to share something that I can never get tired of reading. 1 Word, 3 Syllables: Hillbilly As everyone knows, Hillbilly is the go-to-guy on this website. He is quick to answer questions, quick to give...
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    Hotel Gran Almirante SANTIAGO

    hi, just wondering if anyone has any connections or any info on getting a cheap rate for this hotel.......They quoted me $105 per night today...... thanks in advance!
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    Anyone going to be in Santiago June 3-6?

    Anyone going to be in Santiago June 3-6? Would love to get together with some of you guys!
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    Best way to get a cheap rate at a hotel?

    Hi, just wondering how I can get a cheap rate at a hotel in Santiago. My uncle just stayed at that Aloha Sol which I have stayed at before, I don't need much so this is fine........he paid about $76 a night.... 2,186.33 pesos a night. This seems high to me considering I paid about $40 a night 2...
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    Who lives in Santiago, What to do?

    Hi everyone.... sorry I haven't been posting much.... Just wondering who lives in Santiago? And if there is anything new to do there.....I will be going in two weeks just for 3 days....... anyone around who wants to be my tour guide? -Let me know if there is anything I should see-also, if...
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    Dominican singer ALIH JEY

    hi folks! Just wondering if anyone has heard of a young female dominican singer named Alih Jey. Think of the old Shakira albums... She is great-the album is called "Gotas de Piel". I love her! I bought her entire album on Itunes. It's great, her voice is amazing. Has the radio been playing her...
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    Rock en Espanol-What's on the radio?

    Hi there, can anyone tell me what's hot on the radio in DR? Specifically Rock en Espanol? Que lo que se esta oyendo alla? We don't get to hear much Rock en Espanol here in NYC.....so I need to know what's out there...... Mil Gracias!!!
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    Where is the best shopping area or mall?

    Hi, Just wondering where is the best place to go shopping-in Santiago and Santo Domingo. I especially want to stop by Oscar De La Renta's shops....Any malls that I must go to? Thanks in advance!
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    Malaria?

    Hi, as the only dominican at my company in NYC, I've been asked how is the supposedly malaria outbreak doing, especially in the Casa De Campo area. Should people be worried about that? What is going on? Is it controlled? what should foreigners do before they get there and during. Any insight...
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    Semana Santa 2005

    can someone tell me when Semana Santa is this year? What are the exact dates. thanks so much!
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    "Angelitos" in DR

    Hi, I am in my first Angelito (basically called pollyanna in english)...and I wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions of what to give my angelito...I need something funny, a saying or something typical that people give over there in DR. I haven't heard anything recently but I am out of the...
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    a Jack Veneno shirt

    can anyone tell me where I can find a shirt of Jack Veneno or any other merchandise on him? Hopefully there is a site that I can buy it from....I live in NY.....thanks.
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    country slogan or saying

    in costa rica everyone says "pura vida" ....It's on tshirts, signs and it's kind of like the countries slogan. is there one for DR?
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    Info for sites to see around Punta Cana

    hello, does anyone know of any sites or places to go see for a group. We will be in Punta Cana. Is there any company's that can arrange fun outings for groups? Large groups? We need fun things to do at night and not in the hotel. Any help is appreciated. Also, is there a website for the yellow...
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    Where to buy Faceless Ceramic Dolls

    hi, can you tell me where I can buy the faceless dominican dolls that are ceramic? I heard that they don't make them anymore. What stores can I buy them at and if you know of any websites that sells them too....I am looking for all sizes.........thanks!
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    Any new Hotels under construction???

    Hi, I am trying to investigate a new hotels in the country that are under construction right now and will be done by the begining of 2005. This is a big hotel. What is the name of it? thanks in advance.
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    For all the Locals! Need your Help!

    hi there, I am bringing a large group (500 l) to the country next January and would love it if anyone can help with anything amazing in the country to see or visit. We need to plan activities at night and parties. They must be fun and over the top.......does anyone know of a company that...