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I just had to share the story I got from my pal in DR about another "friend". As the story goes, this guy (all of 20 yrs old) got himself a European girlfriend (who certainly looked well over 20 but I can't be sure). Anyway, he proceeded to come on to me (hard to resist too considering the...

I'm planning to visit RD in August but am having difficulty in finding flights and/or hotels for any place other than Punta Cana/Puerto Plata. My preference is Santo Domingo but I haven't been able to find much. A travel agent I called laughed and said "Who wants to go to Santo Domingo in the...

Hi All, Does anyone know the "new" name of this hotel and whether it is open? My travel agent said that it is closed for renovations, but I'm not sure if that's right. I'm looking to stay there again in August as it is (or was) cheap, laid-back, fun, and most importantly, a short guagua...

Does anyone know if this hotel is still around or whether it has changed hands? I had heard that the Barcelo lease of the buildings was expiring and after all of the complaints about this hotel (just read the reviews on Debbie's Dominican site!), it was looking like time for a change. Is it...

Well I've just returned from my trip to Jamaica and although I wasn't sure what to expect (as I was going to Kingston), Jamaica is awesome! The Air Canada seat sale ($290 return) was all the incentive I needed to pack up and go, so off I went with 3 friends to visit our friend who moved to...

I went to see Yoskar Sarante in Toronto and had a great time despite it not being a "full house." Mala Fe promises to be an even bigger event. I had a Dominican friend visiting from Montreal and as it turns out, he knew practically everyone at the concert! So, now I feel like I have an...

Again! Anyone know of Dominican-friendly establishments in Toronto for those that are "homesick"...I've been to the usual haunts on College & Bathurst but looking for something more Dominican. (Although I have to say that I find Dominican men in Canada to be more agressive and less charming...

I'm back in freezing Toronto after a couple of weeks in RD and in the midst of post-vacation blahs...This was my fifth trip in less than 2 years. I envy those of you who have made the big move but I'm afraid I haven't been able to make that leap just yet. Here in T.O, I have a great career...

But I can't seem to find the answer. If I would like a friend from DR to visit me here in Canada, what is this magical "invitation" letter that is required, and where do I get one? I assume there is more involved than merely writing a letter of invite and mailing it off, but for some reason...

I'm looking to book my next trip to RD just after Christmas - my 5th trip in less than 2 years but the first one at this time of the year. Is ringing in the New Year a big deal? Like my previous trips, I plan on staying on the south coast, between Juan Dolio. Consuelo, San Pedro etc. Any...

I'm sure this is not a new topic but please bear with me as I'm new. By way of background, I am of S. Asian heritage although I am quite fair-skinned. On my first trip to RD I was surprised at the color war...I had thought it was more apparent in other islands, ie. Trinidad, etc. My skin...