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    Company offering Alternative Energy in the DR

    All - I hope this is permitted under the forum rules, but I wanted to let those interested know that there is a new company offering solar energy installations in the DR. I work for SKY Energy, S.A., Inc and we have years of experience in large commercial and residential installations in the US...
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    Looking to hire Electrical Engineer in Santo Domingo

    All - my company is looking to hire (beginning on a part-time basis, should be full-time within 60 days) in order to expand our operations in Santo Domingo. Individual should have a positive, go-getter (for sales) personality. English is preferred. Travel throughout Caribbean and Central America...
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    El Marinique Hotel in Las Galeras

    Hi all - do you recommend this hotel for a young couple? We do not need luxury, but do want a clean, very safe, hotel with close access to beach. A good on-site restaurant is a definite must. Thanks, RS
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    Travel Itinerary - Advice Appreciated!

    All, I am headed to the DR with my girlfriend for two weeks of holiday fun. We plan to travel beginning December 27. I am coming up with an itinerary, and all ideas are welcome and appreciated! Here is what I have so far: Days 1-3: Santo Domingo (We will stay at the Sofitel Nicolas de Ovando)...
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    Sofitel Zona Colonial - Guesy Friendly?

    Hi All - I will be in Santo Domingo on business soon and prefer to stay in the Sofitel in the Zona Colonial. Is this hotel guest-friendly? I have never needed to find out, so I am not sure. Thanks in advance, RS
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    Apart-Hotel for business traveler

    Hi all, I saw the recent thread on Apart-Hotels in Santo Domingo but it seems like they are more devoted towards cheaper-tourist stays. Can anyone recommend a nice Apart-Hotel in the US$100-125/night range for a business traveler? I can easily stay in the InterContinental, Hilton etc but...
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    La Base nightclub

    Hi all - can anyone confirm that La Base nightclub is still good these days (by good, I mean not a tourist trap, not overpriced, and where someone with fluent Spanish can meet some quality locals). Thanks!
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    Reliable Taxista in Sto Domingo

    All - I will be in Sto Domingo on business Aug 26-28 and will need a dependable taxi driver for those 3 days. Can anyone recommend a driver? Thanks, RS
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    Volunteer Work as an English Tutor??

    It looks like I'll be moving to the DR in October and would like to do some English tutoring while I'm there. I could do it as a volunteer, all I really want is some contact with college-age Dominicans. Where would be good places to start the search? Thanks!! :classic:
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    Homestays - Living with a Dominican Family?

    After reading so many posts and helpful answers, I finally have a question to ask! So here goes: I am looking to come to the DR in October/November and live with a Dominican family, mainly to practice Spanish and learn about the real culture, not what you get at resorts. That being said, I...