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    El cafe restaurant in Santiago

    I just ate at this restaurant in los jardines, santiago. Food is really good and cheap. Under 200 pesos. The also offer a cooking school. El cafe is located on calle dr. arturo grullo, behind omega tech. 809-241-6550
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    Hair Colorist in Santiago

    Hi - My sister is visiting me and would like to find a nice place to get her hair highlighted/low lighted with foils. She is american and would like to find someone who is familiar with this type of hair. Appreciate any suggestions along with prices if possible. Thanks.
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    Apple Computer Repair in Santiago

    Does any know where I can get my apple laptop fixed in Santiago? I know a few computer stores in Santiago, but I prefer a place that specializes in Apples.
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    Doctor in Santiago

    I am looking for a foot doctor in santiago. Any recommendations? I was told to go to Union Medical and see a general doctor and they would refer me to a specialist. That seems like a waste of money to me. Thanks for the help.
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    I hate to post on DR1.com because.....

    I hate to post on Dr1.com because I don't want to give aways my secrets. It took me a lot of time and money to discover this country and why do I want to share my information with other people???
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    Spanish Schools

    I am looking for a spanish school in Santiago or Santo Domingo with a homestay. I have found a lot of cheap schools, but they only offer 2 to 4 hours per week. These schools cost 1,200-2,000 pesos month. I am looking to take 20 to 30 hours per week and want to spend $300-$400 dollars per week.
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    Nice Hotel where I can relax?

    I am looking to find a nice hotel that is quiet. I want to lay by the pool and relax. Looking to spend around $100 night. Open to all areas expect the east coast.
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    Kitesurfing in Cabarete

    I will be in Cabarete next week and I want to learn how to kitesurfing. Should I enroll in a Kitesurfing or get a local on the beach to teach me? What is the best school in Cabarete?
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    Opening an account at ScotiaBank

    My friend is in Santo Domingo and he is trying to open an account at ScotiaBank. He has his dominican residency. Does anyone know what is required to open an account? When I opened an account at Bank Leon a few years, all I had to show was my passport and in 5 minutes I had a pesos account with...
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    Brokerage account

    Does anyone have any suggestions on how or where to open a brokerage account? Are there any firms that you recommend in the DR for this service?
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    Hotel Rooms for 3 people

    I have 2 friends coming to visit. My plan is to show them the country. Most hotels only allow 2 people per room. I really don't want to spend the extra money for a second room. I am looking for hotel for 3 people in Santo Dominigo, Santiago.
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    Pesos

    Where in the US can I exchange my Dominican pesos for dollars?
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    Help!!!!!!

    Last night, I was sitting in an internet cafe in Jarabacoa with my dad, his wife and a real estate agent from Cabarete. We payed our bill and then had a another drink. When I went to pay for the second round of drinks, the owner walked in and wanted me to pay the whole bill again. I tried to...
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    Free Taxis

    Paradise Beach Resort and Casino hands out flyers to get guest to come to thier Casino. It includes free casino chips, drinks, food, cigs and free transportation to the casino. Just wondering if anyone has recieved the free transportation. One night of dozens, they gave me 300 pesos to get back...
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    50 million dollars

    I meet with a General the other day,who is trying to sell his property for 50 million dollars. Do people actually buy? I think he expected me to open a briefcase with 50 million dollars and hand it to him. I tried to talk about financing or maybe spilting up the property, but that was not an...
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    Timeshare Jobs

    Here is some information on Timeshare jobs: You have provided accomodation for 6 weeks, after that you have to look for your own. Aptmts. rent for 300.00 to 600.00 US and are furnished and reasonable nice. If you want something upscale you can pay up to 1000.00 US too. The company provides free...
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    Santo Dominigo Real estate

    I am looking to buy a apartment in the Colonial Zone in Santo Dominigo. Does anyone know a Real Estate agent that can help me out? What do prices run in that area for a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment?