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    Grand Flamenco POP - Reservations Manager?

    Does anyone know the name of the Manager of Reservations at the Occidental Grand Flamenco in Puerto Plata? My friend and I have just booked an additional week to our stay and want to try to get rooms in the same area that we were in for our last visit. Thanks!
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    Casa Marina Reef?

    Looking to go back to the DR the week of September 18th. I'm getting a pretty good deal for the Casa Marina Reef, but I'm not sure if I will like it or not. What is the nightlife like in this area? I usually stay in Playa Dorada and head into Pto Pta in the evening for the discos. Anyone...
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    Live Bachata or Merengue in NY/NJ (May 20-23)

    I will be in the NY/NJ area this weekend (May 20 - 23) and am hoping that there will be a live bachata or merengue performance happening somewhere in the area. Has anyone heard about anything? Are there any websites with this information? Thanks! Debs
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    Raulin Rodriguez Lyrics

    Does anyone have the lyrics for Raulin's "Si Yo Pudiera"? Thanks! Debs
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    Toronto Fundraiser for the DR

    I found this event listed on TorontoHispano.com and thought some people in the Toronto area might be interested in attending. ********************************************************* Por Amor, fiesta pro fondos para Republica Dominicana PORAMOR Reunion Show. Building Movements piece by...
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    Questions about Grand Flamenco Pto Pta

    Does anyone know if there is a refrigerator in the rooms at the Grand Flamenco in Puerto Plata? What about bottled water? Is there any on the resort? From the reviews that I've read it sounds like there isn't any... Which building is closest to the beach (oceanview) for either the Deluxe...
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    Alex Bueno in Toronto - July 2nd

    Alex Bueno will be performing at the Forum Banquet Hall (Hwy 27 & Albion Rd.) on Friday July 2nd. No word of any opening acts at this time. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For more info: (416)508-0703 | (416)748-0062 | (416)604-7190.
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    Merengue Festival in Montreal?

    I could have sworn I saw a post this morning about the Merengue Festival in Montreal. I even thought I posted on it...where did it go? Does anyone have the link to the Festivals web site?
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    Live Music Events in Puerto Plata

    Is there a Web site that lists the live music events in the Puerto Plata area? I will be travelling to POP April 17 - 24 and would love to see some live performances. Thanks! Debs
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    Jack Tar Village

    Does anyone know the email address and name of the Front Desk manager at the Jack Tar Village? I would like to email them a request for a specific room for my upcoming visit. Thanks!
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    Fiest?n Navide?o 2003 - Toronto

    El Gato Productions Presents: EL GRAN FIESTON NAVIDE?O Friday December 19, 2003 Sheppard Station Nite Club 1230 Sheppard Ave. West Info: (416)892-5479 Ricky Franco - Salsa Carlos Cruz y Los Humildes - Bachata Banda Bella - Merengue DJ Victor Explosivo Tickets $15 in advance/ $20 at the door...
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    Extreme and Dominicanada Performing in Toronto

    Bachata Grupos: Extreme y Dominicanada en vivo Friday, Aug 29, 2003 Extreme y Dominicanada LAS BRISAS - 24 Rivalda Road, Toronto, Ontario (2 blocks east of Sheppard and Weston Rd.) Doors Open @ 7:00 pm Band @ 10:00 Cover $15 Style Code: No Runners
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    Dominicans marrying Canadians

    Nope, I'm not planning on marrying one...just curious about the process involved. So I know that the Canadian is financially responsible for their Dominican spouse for up to 10 years depending on their province of residence. But what I'm curious about is if there a length of time that one...
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    Wilson Manuel performing at Las Brisas in Toronto

    Just wanted to let any DR1'ers in the TO area know that bachata singer Wilson Manuel will be performing at Las Brisas on August 15th. I saw him at the Grand Opening of El Dorado Dominicano and all I can say is this man can sing! If you're in the area, be sure to drop by and support our local...
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    Riu Merengue

    Does anyone know the approximate taxi fare between Riu Merengue and the Playa Dorada complex? Riu Merengue and La Barrica or Orion? I'm considering staying at the Riu Merengue in June instead of at Playa Dorada, but I really don't want to be spending a lot on taxis every night to go out...
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    Presidente in Toronto?

    Does anyone know if Presidente is available in Toronto? I looked at The Beer Store in my area, but couldn't find any. Thanks!
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    Mala Fe Concert in Toronto - Feb 28

    Also joining the Mala Fe event is Toronto's own Banda Bella, DM2 y Carlitos Cruz y los Humides de la Bachata. We saw all of these guys at the Bacharengue Jam in November and all are top notch performers. DJ Ca?a Dulce and DJ Edwin, and MC Carlos Cuevas will also be in attendance. The event...
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    Upcoming Latin Events in Toronto

    Just wanted to let DR1 folks in the Toronto area know about some upcoming events... Latin DJ Festival - Friday January 31, 2003 at Sheppard Station (Sheppard and Keele area). Four of Toronto's best Latin DJs are getting together at Sheppard Station Nightclub to jam the best Latin Beats...
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    3 or 4 Day Packages From Canada??

    Does anyone know if it's possible to do a 3 or 4 day package travelling from Toronto? It doesn't matter which part of the DR...I just need to get away! Thanks! Deb
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    DR1 Toronto Christmas Get Together

    Gonzaga and I were talking about getting a group together and heading back to El Rancho for an evening of dinner and dancing. Anyone up for this? We were thinking early December...maybe Friday the 6th? Any other suggestions for date and venue are welcomed!