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Derfish
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I live in Puerto Plata and when ever I fly into STI at 3 AM I spend a half a night in a cabana awaiting the bus schedule at 7:00 AM
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The future of Sosua
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I live in Puerto Plata and when ever I fly into STI at 3 AM I spend a half a night in a cabana awaiting the bus schedule at 7:00 AM
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chico bill
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We use cabanas regularly instead of hotels when we travel, especially to StoDgo. No lobby for check in. Car parked in a secure garage and we don't have to take everything out of it. Big room, clean, a/c pumping on high. US$17 a night. We even have what we call our Cabana Bag with sheets, pillows, blanket, towels, toiletries, complete coffee maker and service, and multi-port charger. We can go on a moment's notice, throw the duffel in the car and scoot...
What size are the beds for the sheets ?
Are the floors clean or do you bring a swiffer and your own soap too
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Cdn_Gringo
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Never been to a cabana. Might consider going for a night just for the experience the next time we have to overnight somewhere.
Maybe a new thread about cabanas, recommendations, locations, pictures, onsite services offered if any etc. Hard to pass up for $17/night when out on the cheap. I've driven past the one's in Puerto Plata and of course from the bus on the way to Santo Domingo.
One of these times I'll have to stop and ask to see a room - They'll probably kill themselves laughing, foolish gringo...
Maybe a new thread about cabanas, recommendations, locations, pictures, onsite services offered if any etc. Hard to pass up for $17/night when out on the cheap. I've driven past the one's in Puerto Plata and of course from the bus on the way to Santo Domingo.
One of these times I'll have to stop and ask to see a room - They'll probably kill themselves laughing, foolish gringo...
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Big
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Sorry, but this notion is a complete fallacy.
It has already been discussed how the economy would, and can handle such a situation, in time of course.
Nobody, especially me, is interfering with your desire to live your life as you see fit, but I am only saying that in the future you may have to pursue alternative locales for the adventures you seek.
Unless you are a member of the Dominican legislative or executive branch your surmises are just like mine. Mine are based on 12 years of observation of Sosua and it hasn't changed other than to add a few more Hatian's.
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Big
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We use cabanas regularly instead of hotels when we travel, especially to StoDgo. No lobby for check in. Car parked in a secure garage and we don't have to take everything out of it. Big room, clean, a/c pumping on high. US$17 a night. We even have what we call our Cabana Bag with sheets, pillows, blanket, towels, toiletries, complete coffee maker and service, and multi-port charger. We can go on a moment's notice, throw the duffel in the car and scoot...
I am fortunate enough to never have to sleep in a 17 dollar a night room, ever. I use them for 45 minutes max and gone. Hope you bleach the floors.
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windeguy
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It's difficult to imagine the difference one person's agenda can make to so many other peoples lives.
Sosua, when I moved over here about 9 years ago was a flourishing caribbean town full of character,fun music and life.There was music all around, tourists and locals thronging the street,tables overflowing on the sidewalks,traders passing by with everything from chinese toys,'genuine' Rolexes to knock-off Viagra or bananas.
Beach bars were full,diving and excursions were booming and restaurants had enough trade to live off.Money was rolling in.
Apartments were tricky to get at a good rate and hotels turning over nicely.
The ladies of the night and their conquests were great to people watch and rarely bothered non-punters.Kids would do bike tricks for a few pesos,puppet man would make his magic.It was a great place to hang out till early morn.
For those who wished, reasonably priced nightclubs were within a few minutes walk,pica pollo ,Olly Pork or empanadas right on the street and a passing parade of fun and laughter.A couple of 24Hr places catered to the insomniacs and alkies.
Compare that to the morose and miserable shadow of its former self which it has since become.
As the wonderful Sosua committee has recently stated,it's fine if many places go out of business.An acceptable sacrifice to the sanitising plan.The irony that arresting chicas for no legal reason is illegal in itself seems to be lost on those up on high.
The saying "you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs" assumes that,
a)Somebody wants omelettes,
b)You have a kitchen that works
c)You have a plan
d)You know how to cook,or know somebody who can.
I remain unconvinced.............
But as many of us are non-voting guests here it's for sure not up to us.
It is not a sanitizing plan that ruined Sosua. Cabarete was doing great during the same period of time and resorts in Puerto Plata were doing well. Then Punta Cana came on the scene and everyone went there, the resorts on the north coast were no longer "hot" and airlines stopped flying and the prices for remaining flights went way up and the connections far worse. The tourism dropped everywhere on the north coast, not just Sosua. The Self So Called Saviors of Sosua who still come for the women felt increased importance because all of this, but the government would just as soon they stopped coming, and you are correct about that.
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Big
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What % of the Sosua economy do you think is from mongers?
Enough to keep Pedro clisante afloat
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windeguy
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Unless you are a member of the Dominican legislative or executive branch your surmises are just like mine. Mine are based on 12 years of observation of Sosua and it hasn't changed other than to add a few more Hatian's.
Here is my 16 years of observation on the north coast. The amount of money that would support all of the businesses on Pedro Clisante is so far down in the mud compared to the Cruise Ship tourist dollars, add in the Punta Cana tourist business that the Saviors of Sosua are so insignificant to the DR economy over all that the harm they do in the minds of Dominicans is likely to outweigh such small financial benefits.
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cobraboy
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cobraboy
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The one we stay in is incredibly nice and clean, and between the price, quality of room, safety and convenience is a great value.The only inconvenience is we have to check in after 9pm to get the $17 deal for all night, otherwise it's $25. No prob. A nice dinner takes us past 9pm anyway.I am fortunate enough to never have to sleep in a 17 dollar a night room, ever. I use them for 45 minutes max and gone. Hope you bleach the floors.
When we're in the capital on business, we don't care about all the niceties.
I'm sorry your cabana experience has been of lesser quality. Ours has been stellar.
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Big
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The one we stay in is incredibly nice and clean, and between the price, quality of room, safety and convenience is a great value.The only inconvenience is we have to check in after 9pm to get the $17 deal for all night, otherwise it's $25. No prob. A nice dinner takes us past 9pm anyway.
When we're in the capital on business, we don't care about all the niceties.
I'm sorry your cabana experience has been of lesser quality. Ours has been stellar.
When in S.D I stay at J.W Marriott only, all on the company dime however. I do love cabanas, for me only 45 minutes to an hour is good
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Caonabo
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Unless you are a member of the Dominican legislative or executive branch your surmises are just like mine. Mine are based on 12 years of observation of Sosua and it hasn't changed other than to add a few more Hatian's.
Actually, no. I possess a Dominican birth certificate which is slightly more than 12 years of age. 12 years does not begin to tell the tale upon us. Also, having investments in other regions of the country assists me in hearing some things, other than bump in the night.
Again, I am not trying to ruin your personal enjoyment, I am just being honest with you. History dictates that places such as Time Square, New York.....Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires.....Boca Chica, Santo Domingo.....and soon to be Sosua, Puerto Plata were/are places that used to be synonymous with adult recreational activities, but did indeed change a leaf. As well, it was said by masses of people that these changes could never occur. Time does change everything.
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Big
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Actually, no. I possess a Dominican birth certificate which is slightly more than 12 years of age. 12 years does not begin to tell the tale upon us. Also, having investments in other regions of the country assists me in hearing some things, other than bump in the night.
Again, I am not trying to ruin your personal enjoyment, I am just being honest with you. History dictates that places such as Time Square, New York.....Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires.....Boca Chica, Santo Domingo.....and soon to be Sosua, Puerto Plata were/are places that used to be synonymous with adult recreational activities, but did indeed change a leaf. As well, it was said by masses of people that these changes could never occur. Time does change everything.
I agree, "the only constant is change" I am sure a time will come when Sosua is unrecognizable, when that happens is the big guess.
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Timotero
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When in S.D I stay .............I do love cabanas, for me only 45 minutes to an hour is good
I guess your not a big advocate of foreplay?
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windeguy
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I guess your not a big advocate of foreplay?
Or time is money, in a manner of speaking.
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Big
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When in S.D I stay at J.W Marriott only, all on the company dime however. I do love cabanas, for me only 45 minutes to an hour is good
I guess your not a big advocate of foreplay?
Lol, at least 30 seconds worth
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ljmesg
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ljmesg
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Intercontinental is beautiful too. Not as many eating options but all so close.When in S.D I stay at J.W Marriott only, all on the company dime however. I do love cabanas, for me only 45 minutes to an hour is good
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ctrob
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I am sure a time will come when Sosua is unrecognizable, when that happens is the big guess.
Right now, they know what they're aiming for. They want Non payforplay tourists. And they're making a few moves, most of them haphazard at best. But they'll keep plugging away, chasing chicas, boarding windows, etc. But the minute a couple of large North Coast projects are ready to break ground, you'll see the P4P action wiped out faster than you could ever imagine. That's how they operate, they're not quite serious yet. So meanwhile, yeah, enjoy.
When you hear that D8 getting unloaded at Playa Sosua, grab your favorita and head for the hills!
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chico bill
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I guess your not a big advocate of foreplay?
I usually skip that and go right for the five-play
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