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    Taxi costs.....

    Hi, I know me again but it's been a few years so I'm not sure anymore what it should cost me. A taxi from Costa Dorada to Sosua and to Cabarete? Thanks! :)
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    Dominican Food

    Hi, Anyone recommend a good Dominican Restaurant I can go for a nice lunch :) It's been a few years so not sure where to go now. BTW I'll be in POP :) Thanks, Sonia :)
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    Mangos

    Hi everyone, Just a quick question. When is mango season in the DR? I can't remember is it June? I'm heading down early May and I love mangos lol :)
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    Your assistance needed please........

    Hi everyone, It's been a few years since I've been in the DR I really have missed it. I'm heading to Puerto Plata and I am soooooo excited!!!! I'm booking for April as I have seen some good deals but I'm not sure what hotel since it's been a while some assistance please :) Here are some I...
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    Need advice and recommendations please.......

    Hi, I need a lazy vacation and I found some deals to Punta Cana for two hotels which one? I usually go to POP so I'm not sure about the hotels in PC. Last time I went to PC I believe was in 2000. Deals I found for these two hotels: 1. Sirenis Tropical 2. Occidental Grand I did a search...
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    Costs for getting around POP......

    Hi everyone, If you could please help me out it's been about 2 yrs and I can't remember the costs for taxi's from Grand Oasis to downtown POP? How much in pesos is the gua gua again going to Sosua and Cabarete? Thanks a bunch, 10 more days :classic:
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    I'm going to head down to POP......

    Hi everyone, I need your help, I have decided that I want to book something today an AI last minute cheap deal! Which hotel should I stay at they have deals for: Barcelo POP Gran Ventana Iberostar Costa Dorada I have never stayed at these hotels let me know which one you think I should...
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    Easter

    Hi everyone, I was discussing Easter cultural food traditions with my husband. I am Portuguese and one thing we bake is Sweet Bread so yummy and it's tastes even better with a cinnamon swirl mmmmmm, I can't wait to have some :) Is there any special Dominican food prepared at Easter?
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    Need your help please many questions

    Hi everyone, I have a friend who has booked a trip to Samana and staying at the Gran Bahia Principe Cayacoa hotel they got a great deal! My friends do like to leave the AI and tour the area. I have never been to Samana so I'm not much of a help to them for suggestions. But they have a lot of...
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    Tostones.......

    Hi, My friend made tostones and she used a special small dish to mash the plantains up, she got it in the DR. Does anyone know what it's called if I was to look for it? My friend can't remember what it's called lol I loooove tostones :D
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    Resort and Attractions suggestions.....

    Hi everyone, I have a proposal to write up for my class for a destination Incentive program for a company and I would like it to be in the Dominican Republic and I was thinking of Samana :) They are part of a President's Club so I need this to be upscale. I'm looking for unique places and...
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    I need some Dominican coffee....

    Hello, Does anyone know where or how I can get some Dominican coffee? I live in Toronto. I'm running low :) I do remember a website where you could order from but can't remember the website address? anyone? Thanks!! :)
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    Music questions?

    I've been hearing that there is a new Frank Reyes album coming out I heard a single called " Pienso en ti". Has anyone heard anything? I have searched everywhere I can think of and only at this website did I get to hear the song: bachata hits del mes By the way I think we should have a Music...
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    Problems sending a PM........

    Anyone else having trouble? I keep getting a message saying wait 60 seconds or something? :confused:
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    Trying to choose a hotel suggestions.......

    Hi, I have a friend who is trying to book a honeymoon, I've never stayed at these hotels but I've heard some good stuff. Which would you recommend for hotel and beach being the best: 1. Sun Village Resort 2. Riu hotels out of the three which one is the best, Bachata, Merengue or Mambo? 3...
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    Wedding/Vacation at Superclubs Breezes POP....

    Hi everyone, I was in POP for one week, got married and had a vacation lol It had been a while since I had been back but it felt like home when I go out of the airplane :) I was excited to have my husband and family as it was the first time for most of my guests. My husband loved it which...
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    Any upcoming concerts in POP??

    Hi everyone, I will in the DR this Sat woo hoo can't wait!! :) I was wondering if anyone has seen any posters or heard anything on the radio of any concerts in POP!! I would love to see someone perform, please let me know. When I get there I will be keeping my eye opened as well for any...
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    Where to donate supplies for school kids?

    Hi everyone, I will be heading to POP on July 15 and I have been collecting some items I'd like to give to a school. Books, pencils, erasers, crayons etc. Can anyone suggest where I can drop these off? It can either be a school in Sosua, Cabarete or POP as I will be around those areas. Thank...
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    Spanish Words For Clothing....

    I hope we didn't cover this already, I checked the list and didn't see anything sorry if we did. Ropas is clothes in Spanish correct? How do you say: shirt- camisa skirt shoes- zapatos purse socks pantyhose bikini underwear bra suit pants dress- vestido etc. Anything else anyone can think of...
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    Best place to buy Larimar necklace?

    Hi everyone, I'm heading to POP in July and I promised a friend that I would bring her a necklace back with the Larimar stone. I know I can find them everywhere, even by the beach vendors :) but does anyone know the best place to buy one at a decent price with good quality in Puerto Plata...