Recent content by abe

Can anyone report on the construction status of the former Windsurf Report? I have tried to post this question in the Travel/North Coast blog, but don't know if it got through. Thanks.

Does anyone know the names of the individuals or entities that have developed Sosua Ocean Village? Their names do not appear to be on the website. Thanks.

http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/11/19/world/international-us-haiti-cholera-dominican.html?_r=1&hp North Coast tourism pros need to get way out ahead of this story. People only remember headlines and never the details. I don't mean to be alarmist, but with the season coming up, there's a...

I haven't taken the time to look closely, but it appears that the death of Theodore Kheel has not been covered on DR1. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/15/nyregion/15kheel.html?scp=1&sq=Kheel&st=cse

When things were "normal" what was the "sales per month" number at Georges Coutu's newer projects? Not the first one (Velero), but the Ocean Dream and its spawn? thanks

Hello--can someone tell me whether construction continues on the new units at the entrance to Pro-Cab? The website shows buildings in an unfinished state and no work crews. Thanks

What's up with this property? Does anyone know?

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/03/31/world/AP-Canada-27-Murders.html In case anyone thinks the Hell's Angels who are "retiring" to the North Coast are benign, check this out.

Can anyone report on the beachfront expansion of the Windsurf Resort in Cabarete, either by photo or by observation. They are supposed to be building a walkway up and over Cabarete's main street to a new phase they are building on the beach on the former site of Bill's Books. What's the...

A group of friends will be going to Casa de Campo for a tennis week in November. I am pretty confident that it will be very good, but would love to hear any insider tips on how to maximize their value and fun. I have read warnings about "check your bill", "check your bill", "check your bill"...

ESPN - Ex-Toledo player linked to point-shaving leaves his pro team - Men's College Basketball Innocent until proven guilty, but, alas...a Dominican player is implicated in a sports scandal in college basketball in the US.

Some friends are planning a tennis week at Casa de Campo in November. Does anyone have first hand info about the quality of the courts, instruction, etc. there? I have good expectations and am hoping they will be borne out. Thanks

Has anyone noticed if the new buildings next to the Windsurf Resort (the piece of land at the Pro-Cab entrance) have been started?

I have recently learned of a fractional ownership project touted for Kite Beach by a firm called Watermark. When you enter their website, you find references to their (perhaps) ownership of the Ramada Hollywood Beach and the Casablanca in Miami Beach, as well as some kind of vacation club...

I have recently learned of a fractional ownership project touted for Kite Beach by a firm called Watermark. When you enter their website, you find references to their (perhaps) ownership of the Ramada Hollywood Beach and the Casablanca in Miami Beach, as well as some kind of vacation club...