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    Pool rental for a day POP

    Does anyone have a house available in August That can be rented for the day for a charitable group of well behaved and well supervised kids? Thanks
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    Manatee Sanctuary in Estero Hondo/Ensanada

    Has anyone been to the sanctuary? Is it wort the trip. I have seen the sign heading to Ensenada but how far down the road is it and how long does it take to hike to see the mammals. Are the guides there when you arrive and what is the cost? Did you see any manatees and is there a swimming bach...
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    looking for kids activities in Santiago

    Is there skating, bowling, any other amusements for kids in Santiago in February? Thanks
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    Restaurant in Santiago to host group lunch

    Looking for a clean, good but reasonably priced restaurant for a lunch for a group of 40 people. Thanks for any ideas.
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    Santiago to Jarabacoa

    How long does it take to get from the monument to Jarabacoa? What are the road conditions in February and are they in good condition? Thanks
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    Santiago to Salcedo

    How long does it take to get to the Museum from Santiago? How are the roads and is there anything interesting to stop at on the way there? Thanks
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    Drive to the Casa Mirabal in Salcedo

    How long does it take to get to the Museum from Santiago? How are the roads and is there anything interesting to stop at on the way there? Thanks
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    Fricolandia

    Has anyone been to Fricolandia. Is the swimming safe and is the food good? Thanks
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    Volunteering in Haiti

    Anyone have a connection to a school or church near Dajabon. Looking to bring a volunteer group to Haiti . Thanks
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    Looking for a reasonable restaurant to host kids from an orphanage and volunteer grou

    Trying to plan a meal for about 40(kids and teens) in Santiago that is reasonably priced but has room for all of us Last week in June on a weeknight. Ideas? Thanks
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    honey baked ham

    Anybody know if they sell the Honey Baked hams that are presliced anywhere in Santiago? if so where and are they super pricey? Thanks
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    Place to stay with group in Punta Cana

    I am looking for a rental or small hotel for a group of 20 the weekend of July 5th for 3 nights. We are a group of volunteers that will be volunteering the week before at an orphanage in Santiago. We do not want to spend a ton of money and are willing to rent several condos or rooms. Ideas? We...
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    Legal ways to bring workers to USA

    A friend has an environmental company that needs workers badly. The jobs pay about 20 bucks an hour and they have had trouble finding legal workers. Is there a program that we could use to bring people over, house them inexpensively, possibly cover insurance etc. Any leads would be appreciated...
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    Please help abandoned Santiago children

    Please help the kids from the Emiliano Tardif orphanage.They lost their home and were forced to move into an abondoned school without proper facilities to host 25 kids. I am raising funds to make the school house in Santiago liveable and eventually build a new more suitable home. Please...
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    Please help abandoned Santiago children

    I visited the Emiliano Tradif orphanage in la casa de joselito.com a few weeks ago with a volunteer group from the US. I have been bringing groups since 2005. While volunteering, hte orphanage was served with papers and forced to leave the only home many of these children have ever known...
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    Enrty or departure tax or both

    Is there still a 10 dollar entrance fee for Americans at the aiprt? is there also a departure tax? Thanks Stevi
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    Mosquito nets

    I have a student who is writing a grant to win mosquito nets foir malaria prevention in the Dominican Republic. He needs to knw specifics about what size is best, is there a cheap distributor in the country, how they are hung etc Can anyone help - thanls
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    Dajabon market

    Is the peace Bridge still open twice a week and the market running in light of the earthquake? Thanks
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    High School Pen pals,Blog pals or podcast exchangers

    I would like for my High School students learning Spanish to produce monthly podcasts about our class, our school and our area(in Spanish) I would like a Dominican School to do the same for us either in Spanish or English. All you need is a microphone and free downloadable software. If anyone...
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    can I BRING AN ORPHAN HOME

    I have fallen in love with many children at an orphanage in Santiago. Can I bring them to the states for a long visit-maybe next summer-many of these kids have parents who are alive but unable to care for them- they could stay with our families in the states and have a great summer or school...