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    Where do DR town names come from?

    Just read something surfing the net that amazed me. How the town of Cofresi got its name. Spent 2 great weeks there and never knew nor heard the story of the Pirate Cofresi. Are there any more interesting stories as to why or how town or provinces names were given? Kevin
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    Dominican Cattle

    Yes, it has been a long time between posts and reading this great website. I saw this video and thought of some of the things I have seen in the DR. So below is a link to the Dominican Republic Matrix Cow! Break.com - Funny Pics, Hot Chicks, & Cool Flicks That had to leave a mark. Kevin
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    Always see PUJ to North Coast?'s

    We always see the question of how to get from Punta Cana to a town on the North Coast. Everyone says it is 8 to 9 hours via cab or bus. Airlines are overpriced. Why not get this info updated? Punta Cana to Sabana de La Mar 90 minutes via Miches (1/2 the trip BAD Roads) Great views though...
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    North Coast pics posted

    15 day trip staying in Villa Aguila in Cofresi pictures have been added to our on line photo albums. http://www.imagestation.com/members/Drugdog Have a hundred more to add but my fingers are tired. Kevin
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    Ocean World / North Coast Article

    For those interested there is a very nice article on Ocean World and the North Coast in Fun World Magazine. So let me be the first to say Congats to the Meister family. It was wild to see an article talking about my company's line of work that covered an area that my family loves to travel...
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    Timeshare Points?

    I know it will be slam time here on DR1 But after searching old posts and being pressured by the misses, I need to get some answers. Sure wish the late Johnny Honda was around to get some pointers. South Carolina 2 bedroom condo is going at 66,500 points per year with RCI. They are offering...
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    8 to 9 inches

    Now that the title got your attention! This is one bummed DR lover in need of a good cheer! Awoke this morning to 8 to 9 inches of that white stuff that needs to be removed from walks and drives. Requesting your DR weather and DR day plans so when I take breaks from this stinking job I will...
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    Finding property owner

    How does one find the owner of property in the DR? A simple trip to the local courthouse does it in the States. Is this the same in the DR? If needed I could hire someone to investigate this.
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    ? for Dominican person

    My wife and I travel to the DR when ever the chance comes up. She is currently finishing a course that has a requirement of doing an interview with a person outside of the US. She would email the person a list of questions and would need their response. Since we both love the DR and the...
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    Narcotics Interdiction In DR

    I have visited the Punta Cana area several times in the last few years. I work as a K-9 (narcotics) handler in the U.S. We have been given general info concerning millions of dollars going to the Dominican Government for drug interdiction efforts. Would love to make a connection with some law...