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Excellent advice, apart from the unnecessary mention of "illicit sexual encounters" which could only serve to alarm the OP. But otherwise very practical and economical.
Note to OP: Cabanas are clean and comfortable with good security. So are Caribe Tours and Metro buses. No need to pay through the nose for a taxi.
I agree with most of what you wrote but "don't use Uber " Get a taxi? I would strongly disagree with this advice. I live in Santiago and since my truck is in the shop until i recently rented a vehicle I was using UBER and overall the experience was very good. I even had 2 regular taxi drivers but why pay double? The Uber cars are all very clean late model cars and you know up front how much you will pay. IMHO Uber is SOOOOO much better than taxi service in this country.
See Post #16 and 20. You've had boots on the ground for a while. This is a first time visitor, who already had a slight problem booking a flight.
It might be a little strong, but some would consider extra marital encounters illicit so the word works. No self respecting cabana would be without a few of them. He did recommend using one.
I understand what you are saying but not sure you are better off with Taxi drivers. I have come very close to physical altercations numerous times in the past, especially in the capitol when they thought because of my gringo accent they could over charge me. I would insist they call dispatch (which they did NOT like) and 95% of the time I was correct on the cost of the trip. Uber not only lets you know pretty much up front but also has GPS so the customer's phone records shows exactly where they went.
Am I missing something that leads you to believe the Cab drivers are better/safer?
It's a matter of Taxis being a bit better organized in my opinion and can and should be taken from the Taxi stand at the airports. The same can be said for Uber drivers as far as altercations go. I can give you many stories. It's only advice and the OP should weigh all opinions very carefully.
I live here in Santiago. I recommend Uber. Taxi drivers are going to over charge you
and you will end up paying more with no one to hear your complaints. At least with Uber
you have the option to leave a customer experience review which, for better or worse,
will have an impact on the drivers ability to earn a living.
Uh I did not have a problem booking the flight the airline ONLY flys to Santiago so I figured I would stay there but my folks want to go where the water is and that's in Sousa
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OP, I only mentioned slight problem because in your opening post you stated, "We mistakinglt booked our Flint to fly into Santiago". It sounded like a slight problem, but hey, no problem. As far as which transportation option you decide to choose, you'll receive many good suggestions here, and it's ultimately up to you. I do think that most of us would agree that traveling at night is a no-no, so many here will also be able to steer you in the direction of a decent hotel in Santiago.
For the Uber vs taxi discussion, if members want to discuss it further in PM's, or on one of the many Uber threads, I'd be happy to, but I don't want the OP's thread to go off in a different direction.
For the Uber vs taxi discussion, if members want to discuss it further in PM's, or on one of the many Uber threads, I'd be happy to, but I don't want the OP's thread to go off in a different direction.
There is no reason to get a Hotel at that hour of the night .. Just get a Cabana as suggested before.. Some of them are really nice.. you might get a kick out of the experience.. they will even bring Beer to you , and coffee in the morning. there is a little revolving door they use, its pretty comical.. u will love it .
Then in the AM, , take a taxi to Metro Bus station, you are almost there .. once you are on the bus, take another Nap and before you know it you will arrive in Sosua by the Texaco Station,, from there they should be able to pick you up, you cant quite walk to Infinity blu, but you almost could ... down and back up Calle Dr Rosen, hang a left at Martinez by Bon Ice cream. just a short way down Martinez after Bologna Restaurant , you will see Infinity blu they also have a Restaurant there as well..
Easy peasy.. dont stress it any more than that .
I would not recommend driving to Sosua at that time of night , nor a taxi. unless you know the taxi driver ....
Anything can happen at night...especially since you new to all of this.
Then in the AM, , take a taxi to Metro Bus station, you are almost there .. once you are on the bus, take another Nap and before you know it you will arrive in Sosua by the Texaco Station,, from there they should be able to pick you up, you cant quite walk to Infinity blu, but you almost could ... down and back up Calle Dr Rosen, hang a left at Martinez by Bon Ice cream. just a short way down Martinez after Bologna Restaurant , you will see Infinity blu they also have a Restaurant there as well..
Easy peasy.. dont stress it any more than that .
I would not recommend driving to Sosua at that time of night , nor a taxi. unless you know the taxi driver ....
Anything can happen at night...especially since you new to all of this.
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You say your flight lands after midnight. That is if it is one time? At that time of day it probably won't take you very long to get through customs and immigration. Figure on 45 minutes to get your luggage and walk out of the airport. I would do two things. First, notify your hotel in POP that you will be arriving very late so they know that you will be checking in in the middle of the night. Second try to hire a car and driver in advance to drive you immediately to your hotel. It makes little sense to taxi to a hotel for a few hours when you can pay someone to safely get you there the same night. Make sure when you book your taxi you tell the driver that it will be round trip and you will need him for the return trip. Do you speak Spanish? This would certainly be helpful. Good luck and good travels.
We will have traveled the majority of the day, I personally would like to shower and relax some place nice clean quiet and comfortable . I booked a bed and breakfast spot that seems to be all of the above. We should sleep till 2pm wake up take a bus r Uber to Sousa and that's that.
My sister wants to hang out at the airport till Sunrise but that ain't happening lol
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So what exactly is a cabana ? It sounds like a Whore House
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No, it's not.
Usually very clean... always affordable.
They are keyed to 4 hr visits but accept longer for a slight increase.
In my area, on long weekends , they are filled with family's staying at the beach....
children playing , etc............. not always that way, but can be at times.
It will be an interesting sight to see 2 women checking in.....
hahahaha
Would that I were a fly on the wall.
Usually very clean... always affordable.
They are keyed to 4 hr visits but accept longer for a slight increase.
In my area, on long weekends , they are filled with family's staying at the beach....
children playing , etc............. not always that way, but can be at times.
It will be an interesting sight to see 2 women checking in.....
hahahaha
Would that I were a fly on the wall.
I doubt you would be allowed to stay the rest of the night in the airport. A cabana is a 4 hour hotel. One can pay for the entire night, but their usual use is for short stays.
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My experience has been that no one has to know who is checking in. You enter the gate, drive into an open garage, the garage door closes, you enter the room, someone comes to the service window for check in. If you want to sleep until 2PM it's most probably preferable to a bed and breakfast. The Dominican Republic is not known for its quiet neighborhoods, and (again by my limited experience) the room in a cabana will be well shielded form outside light. You can BYOW(s) if you want, but none are provided.
TEXAS!
Hi, I am from Dallas. Where are you from? I have been living here in Puerto Plata since May 1.
Hi, I am from Dallas. Where are you from? I have been living here in Puerto Plata since May 1.
Trust us, you would be treated with respect .. .Especially 2 gringas checking in.. they would be delighted to have you... they are pretty clean..
one mistake on my post before, you hang a right on Martinez at Bon Ice cream , not a left ... to get to infinity blu, but any taxi guy will know it ...should be not more than 200 pesos.