Recent content by DAKRA

I received several PMs regarding my posts about the Maison Gautreaux Hotel. I figured that I would share my experiences and opinions about this hotel for others who are visiting the Santo Domingo area. This is NOT a paid endorsement of this hotel, this is just my opinion based upon my...

Just saw an news article on one of the Cable Shows that says that Summer Travel Flights and Deals are really kicking in soon. They claim that prices on selected cities to Europe have cut like 40 to 50 percent off. These deals begin after August 18th and run through the fall. The also said...

Flight arrives on a Friday morning at 2:30 am. By the time I claim bags, clear immigration and customs, it will be 3:30 am. Need to go to my hotel right on the malecon (near the Intercontinental) Options????? A) My regular taxi driver who I always use, most likely should be sleeping. - Don't...

Flight arrives on a Friday morning at 2:30 am. By the time I claim bags, clear immigration and customs, it will be 3:30 am. Need to go to my hotel right on the malecon (near the Intercontinental) Options????? A) My regular taxi driver who I always use, most likely should be sleeping. -...

Anyone know what types of jets that JetBlue have in their inventory? - I am headed to the DR in a few weeks and this will be my first time flying with JetBlue. My flight from BOS to JFK is on a plane with 2 seats on each side of the aircraft. It appears that there are about 24 rows of seats...

Hey All: Found this video on YouTube - Found it very interesting. Please share it and learn from it. Not ALL Dominican men are this way.... but there are many..... so please be respectful. :chinese: YouTube - Sex Trips For Girls | Holiday Toyboy | Channel 4

Questions Questions Questions! I am headed to SDQ in May and plan to rent a car. I plan on renting from one of the large brand companies like Thrifty or Budget or Avis. I found a pretty good deal on a compact car for like $18 USD per day plus tax. When I log on to the website to make my...

I just heard about a 10 or 20% off discount promotion code that was available for American Airlines. I am in the process of booking a trip to SDQ from BOS and was hoping that I could obtain the code to save myself some bucks. Does anyone know of this promotion code? - If so, drop me a...

My regular taxi is unavailable!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be arriving on Sunday, December 7th at 1:45 at the SDQ Airport - I am going to need a taxi from the airport to my hotel in Santo Domingo (next door to the Intercontinental). I know that I can grab one of those guys waiting out in front of the...

Just grabbed by American Airlines flight from Boston to Santo Domingo for $258 plus tax (Total $403) round trip. Will be flying December 7 - 16 Appears to be the best price for this route. If the DR Airport Taxes/Fees were not so high, then it would be a real bargin. :bunny:

I know! - This may be an odd question; but I need to ask. :o I love Peanuts in the Shell and want to bring a large bag of them with me to the Dominican Republic on my next trip. I was thinking of bringing a 2 or 3 pound bag with me packed in my checked luggage. The Peanuts are in a celephane...

All: I have a couple of co-workers of mine or are going to Santo Domingo for a 1 week vacation. These 2 guys are Gay:devious: and they want to go because they hear great things about the country. They are looking at the Oasis Hamaca because of the good deal of $649 per person (including...

My family and I are sitting back monitoring the progress of the Hurricanes (Gustav and Hanna) and had a question that none of us could answer. I know this just may be a stupid question, but we thought we would ask anyway: :confused: How does the Cuban Government get is official information...

Hola: Any Dominicans in the Rhode Island area? - I live in North Providence, Rhode Island and I am heading back to the DR in a couple of weeks. Just wanted to see if any of my neighbors from the great state participate in this forum... ;)

There are many stories and experiences regarding SDQ Taxi Drivers and the Tourists that they try to rip off with inflated prices. It has been posted before that if you go up to the departure level and stand there with your bags, a cabbie that has just dropped someone off will try to grab you...