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    Car Rental Santiago Area

    Who might have the best car rental in Santiago ?? Not necessaily the cheapest, but the most reliable and trustworthy. I'm not looking for someone to rip off a Gringo. Thanks for all responses.
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    Bar on El Conde

    Many years ago I used to frequent a bar on El Conde in Santo Domingo, and I would like to know if it is still in existence. I don't remember the name, but it was situated about one-half of the way down on El Conde, on the north side, was classy and very reminiscent of the 1940s/1950s. Many a...
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    Week in Santiago

    My 14-year old daughter and I just returned from a week in Santiago and the surrounding countryside. I was a former Peace Corps volunteer in this region 20 years ago, and reestablished contact with a family I knew at the time who live in the area known as El Higuerito, just south and east of...
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    La Isabela Historical Site - Is it worth it ??

    We were planning to take a day in mid-April, while staying in Santiago, and travel to the La Isabela historical site on the north coast. Is it worth the trip ??? what should we be aware of ?? and is there anything else along the way that we should see ??? Thanks.
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    Passports for Dominicans

    Does anyone know how much a passport costs for Dominicans who may wish to travel outside their country, and how long it might take to obtain one ??? Thanks.
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    Santiago Hotel Suggestions Please

    I'm travelling to Santiago in April for a week with my 14 year old daughter, and we are interested in staying in a safe, clean and inexpensive hotel, or boarding house. Luxury is not important, but sanitary conditions and security are, plus being somewhat convenient to walking around downtown...
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    DR1 Media Gallery

    How do I get to this DR1 Media Gallery people talk about in their messages. I've not found it, so I'm sure I'm missing something simple. Thanks.
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    Hotel Frances - Santo Domingo

    We're considering a stay at the Hotel Frances in the Colonial Section. Any comments, good or bad, about this place ???? we bring two pre-teens (not babies) with us. Thank you.
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    La Grand Mansion, Santo Domingo

    Can anyone help with the address, phone/fax number, e-mail site (if available) and other info re a small hotel called La Grand Mansion, located on Calle La Danae in Santo Domingo. Are they still open ??? What are rates ???? How is service ??? cleanliness ??? etc. Thanks for any info.
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    Pop

    Pardon my ignorance, but what does POP stand for, that I see often in many posts ????
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    Traveling to Santiago

    Greetings: I'm a former Peace Corps volunteer who lived in the Santiago/Moca area for over two years, albeit 20 years ago. It seems from the posts I have read that not much has changed. I was considering going back next year, with my wife and 2 daughters, to visit some of the people I knew...