Recent content by palenque2012

Does any body have any info on the "Son Festival" that happens the last two weeks in March. Is the peak already over? What part of town has live son music during this time? Any info would be great. THANX

Is dancehall reggea popular in the DR? I haven't heard much about that style of music there. Can anybody recomend a club in SD or around Cabarete that plays dancehall, hopefully live? THANX

Does anybody know of a company of place in the DR that sells raw amber? Is there a main company that does most of the amber export out of the DR? Are there large scale ops that are putting the amber into jewlry? Any info would be great. THANX

Can anybody tell me what the blue folders at the far left of the threads means? THANX

I'm also hope to find some raw amber. Does anybody know where the amber mines are? About what is the price for a gram of raw red amber? THANX

I'm headed to the DR in a few months and am interested in getting some info on vanilla. I've been reading a few threads and mostly heared about extracted vanilla. Is whole bean vanilla avaliable there? What is clear or white vanilla? Is it a different bean/plant altogether? Any information...

Does antbody have any info on this hotel on the western part of Cabarete? How are the beaches just west of Cabarete Bay for bodysurfing and/or playing in the waves? Any and all info would be wonderful. THANX

I was wondering if anybody could give me any info on the Secret Gardens Guesthouse. It's located between Cabarete and Sosua (Perla Marina) just off the beach. Has anybody stayed there? How are the waves just west of Playa Encuentro? Are they good for bodysurfing? How safe is it to walk...

has anybody stayed at the Rendezvous Apartments just outside of Cabarete? Is it still around? I guess it is right on Cabarete Bay beach 2 km away from the town. Any info would be great. THANX

Any suggestions for budget places to stay in the Carebete area? Anyone stay at the casa blanca? Would you recommend staying in caberete or one of the towns nearby. Know of anything close to El Encuentro beach ? THANX

just wondering if anybody has any info on the cascading tours on the north coast? any safer tour outfits? better times to go? THANX