Search results

  1. A

    Is it just me?

    I just returned from vacation and nobody tried to Sankify me? Geez . . . how hideous must I be? :cheeky: I did enjoy some wonderful merengue dancing with one of the Animation team who never did offer me anything beyond dancing and didn't ask me for anything (I don't think asking for my email...
  2. A

    Sunwing - Toronto to Puerto Plata

    Just thought I'd offer some info regarding my experience with Sunwing as I just returned from Puerto Plata today. I will DEFINITELY be trying to book with Sunwing for future travel. Their flight was very comfortable. I had my carry on bag under the seat in front of me and was not hurting for...
  3. A

    Hair braiding

    Taking my daughters to BP San Juan Dec 7 - 14. I have told them we'll look into getting their hair braided as they both have very curly hair and it will make it easier to manage for the week. Anyone have an idea of what is a fair price?
  4. A

    Concert Band/Marching Band in Higuey?

    When I was at the Riu complex last New Year's Eve there was a little band from Higuey that played. They were very kind and let me join them (I'm a trumpet player and they had a trumpet there being unused). Anyhow, I'm wondering how to contact the trombone player from that group. I believe...
  5. A

    Malaria

    I have been told by my local health unit that they cannot prescribe Malaria meds to my daughters and that I would have to go to their doctor for that. So, we're looking at $35 for me to get malaria meds and the girls to get their Hep A shots as well as another $80 at their doctor to get malaria...
  6. A

    Rio San Juan shopping/schools

    Visiting Rio San Juan with my two daughters in December (7th to 14th). Anyone have: 1) Ideas of where to go to shop for gifts for locals 2) Contacts or suggestions re schools/churches to deliver gifts to Although we are going to an AI (partially because I feel safer doing that with my...
  7. A

    Best way to call Canada?

    I am going to visit Rio San Juan in December. How is the best way to call Canada from there? My children will, likely, have to check in with their father a time or two. Any suggestions?