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    Cigars in the DR

    Thank you very much for the info. We will be making a trip to the capital. I will stop in and check it out, I definitely appreciate a strong maduro cigar. I too am a fan of La Gloria Cubana and I just ordered some from the US and a relative is bringing them to Santiago for me. I also like LFD...
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    Tourist highway that will connect Santiago and Puerto Plata will be ready in a month

    How long does it take to get to POP on the new route? I’m planning on taking it next week.
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    Recommended 4-5 star hotels in santiago

    I’m certainly not as experienced or as knowledgeable as the others who have posted but for what it’s worth: I stayed at the Hodelpa Centro Plaza (3 stars ?) a couple years ago and I liked it. Our room had a view of the monument and the breakfast was pretty good. I liked the central location...
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    Cigars in the DR

    Thanks for the tip. I have driven through Tamboril before and I did notice a number of small cigar producers in the area but I will have to spend a bit more time there for sure. I did take the La Aurora tour a couple of years ago and it was a very good experience. I may do it again if they are...
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    Puerto Plata restaurant recommendations

    Thank you all for the great suggestions. It looks like we will have to try out a few of these spots. I’m feeling hungry 😋
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    Hi everyone- Re-joining after several year

    Awesome, thank you 👍
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    Puerto Plata restaurant recommendations

    Thank you, I will check it out
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    Puerto Plata restaurant recommendations

    Hi all, I’m looking for some good gastronomy in POP city. Some place that a couple can enjoy a high quality meal that has some good ambiance. Not too fussy on the type of cuisine as long as it’s good and somewhat elegant.
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    Hi everyone- Re-joining after several year

    Hi Luperon, my old screen name was just CanWest. I couldn’t remember my old password and the email I was using then is now inactive. So I just created a new account.
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    Cigars in the DR

    Thank you, I think that event is called ProCigar. I would love to attend if I had the opportunity.
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    Cigars in the DR

    Thank you for the info. I will keep my eyes open.
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    Cigars in the DR

    Ok, I guess I will start this off and see if it goes anywhere. When talking about cigars I am only referring to hand made cigars using only natural tobacco. I am not interested in flavoured cigars or mass produced machine made cigars. So that being said here are some questions or topics of...
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    Cigars in the DR

    I would like to start a discussion about all things related to cigars in the DR. I travel to the DR from time to time and my wife is Dominican, so I have a connection with the country and the people who are my extended family. I plan at some point to live in the DR, at least part time. I am...
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    Hi everyone- Re-joining after several year

    Greetings everyone. I was on DR1 a few years ago and I decided to check back in. I live in Canada with my Dominican wife and our two children. We travel back to the DR about every 12 to 18 months. We mostly stay in Santiago and travel to the north coast to get to the beach and relax. I am...
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    Visitor visa for mother-in-law?

    Greetings Visa Forum, My wife is expecting and she would like her mother to be here(Canada)for the birth. My mother-in-law does not have great credentials as far as "ties" to the DR, but she does have some property and a job and significant family ties. I realize temporary resident visas are...